Narrative Therapists in Issaquah, WA
In my counseling sessions, I desire to provide holistic care drawing from cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, narrative and person-centered therapies.
My role as a counselor is that of a fellow journeyer, coming along side you for a time to collaborate with you and provide assistance. There are times during any journey that we feel lost, unsure, or afraid and would like a companion to help as we find a new direction and path. My goal is to provide a safe space for you to try out new directions and to assist you as you discover your true north.
In my counseling sessions, I desire to provide holistic care drawing from cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, narrative and person-centered therapies.
My role as a counselor is that of a fellow journeyer, coming along side you for a time to collaborate with you and provide assistance. There are times during any journey that we feel lost, unsure, or afraid and would like a companion to help as we find a new direction and path. My goal is to provide a safe space for you to try out new directions and to assist you as you discover your true north.
I work with both Narrative and Solution Focused Therapies.
As a dedicated mental health therapist, I specialize in Family Systems therapy and Somatic Experiencing. My approach is rooted in creating a safe and collaborative space for individuals and families to explore, understand, and navigate the challenges they face. Family Systems therapy allows us to delve into the interconnected dynamics within relationships, fostering healing and growth. Additionally, my training in Somatic Experiencing enables me to guide clients in reconnecting with their body's wisdom, promoting resilience in the face of trauma and stress.
I work with both Narrative and Solution Focused Therapies.
As a dedicated mental health therapist, I specialize in Family Systems therapy and Somatic Experiencing. My approach is rooted in creating a safe and collaborative space for individuals and families to explore, understand, and navigate the challenges they face. Family Systems therapy allows us to delve into the interconnected dynamics within relationships, fostering healing and growth. Additionally, my training in Somatic Experiencing enables me to guide clients in reconnecting with their body's wisdom, promoting resilience in the face of trauma and stress.
My approach is person-centered, relationally-based, and narrative. I work with a wide variety of clientele, but some of my strengths include working with children and families, working with men, and integrating culture and spirituality, especially Christian spirituality, into the treatment plan, if desired.
My approach is person-centered, relationally-based, and narrative. I work with a wide variety of clientele, but some of my strengths include working with children and families, working with men, and integrating culture and spirituality, especially Christian spirituality, into the treatment plan, if desired.
Justin Salazar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027 (Online Only)
I approach our work together from a Narrative Therapy perspective, while integrating other modalities.
I want to learn about your unique life experiences that have made you who you are. Your perspectives, passions, interests, and aspirations serve as invaluable tools in therapy and can help guide us towards the growth and future you envision. I strongly believe that therapy is an experience that must be built from trust and collaboration and I aspire to maintain a space same and judgment free. As such, I believe that being respectful and mindful of contextual factors that impact our lives (e.g., race, gender, sexual orientation, and religion/ spirituality) is an integral aspect of therapy.
I approach our work together from a Narrative Therapy perspective, while integrating other modalities.
I want to learn about your unique life experiences that have made you who you are. Your perspectives, passions, interests, and aspirations serve as invaluable tools in therapy and can help guide us towards the growth and future you envision. I strongly believe that therapy is an experience that must be built from trust and collaboration and I aspire to maintain a space same and judgment free. As such, I believe that being respectful and mindful of contextual factors that impact our lives (e.g., race, gender, sexual orientation, and religion/ spirituality) is an integral aspect of therapy.
Suzanne Reilly
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027 (Online Only)
I work with individuals, couples, and families impacted by addiction and compulsive behavior, relational betrayals, sexual abuse, recurring conflict, spiritual/religious abuse, relationship problems, and family of origin issues. Working with me you can expect an open, non-shaming, collaborative stance and a clinical approach that is trauma-informed, attachment-based, and tailored to your needs. I am a research-oriented practitioner and I use empirically tested tools and interventions. I am a passionate advocate for equity and social justice.
I work with individuals, couples, and families impacted by addiction and compulsive behavior, relational betrayals, sexual abuse, recurring conflict, spiritual/religious abuse, relationship problems, and family of origin issues. Working with me you can expect an open, non-shaming, collaborative stance and a clinical approach that is trauma-informed, attachment-based, and tailored to your needs. I am a research-oriented practitioner and I use empirically tested tools and interventions. I am a passionate advocate for equity and social justice.
Janeen McGuire Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a Marriage & Family Therapist and I help teenage girls, adults, and couples overcome obstacles to happiness. I give you my warmth, support, guidance, humor, and years of experience. Positive change is the natural result of positive discovery, whether you seek individual, parental, or couples counseling; in my opinion, this process should be more fun than work. You are stronger and braver than you think!
Hello! I am a Marriage & Family Therapist and I help teenage girls, adults, and couples overcome obstacles to happiness. I give you my warmth, support, guidance, humor, and years of experience. Positive change is the natural result of positive discovery, whether you seek individual, parental, or couples counseling; in my opinion, this process should be more fun than work. You are stronger and braver than you think!
Immediate openings available! I specialize in perinatal mental health, but enjoy supporting parents all along the spectrum of their journey to growing a family. I have specialized training and experience working with people that are facing the challenges of trying to conceive, pregnancy/postpartum, unexpected birth experiences, parenting small children, and loss. In addition to this speciality, I have focused my work in supporting children and adults around themes of trauma, attachment challenges, mood issues (depression/anxiety), identity exploration, self-esteem, relationships, body image, parenting, spirituality, and grief/loss.
Immediate openings available! I specialize in perinatal mental health, but enjoy supporting parents all along the spectrum of their journey to growing a family. I have specialized training and experience working with people that are facing the challenges of trying to conceive, pregnancy/postpartum, unexpected birth experiences, parenting small children, and loss. In addition to this speciality, I have focused my work in supporting children and adults around themes of trauma, attachment challenges, mood issues (depression/anxiety), identity exploration, self-esteem, relationships, body image, parenting, spirituality, and grief/loss.
Kyle Takacs
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, LMHCA, MA, BA
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98027
I'm here to help, whether you need individual, couple's, or family therapy. I am committed to creating a safe space for everyone, as an ally for the LGBTQ+ community, and as an advocate for social justice. I serve a diverse clientele of those struggling with, but not limited to, complex trauma, sexual compulsivity/addiction, couple reconciliation, spiritual/religious trauma, family of origin issues, communication, emotional regulation, and relational issues. I will work holistically with you to collaborate and gain a thorough understanding of your unique situation.
I'm here to help, whether you need individual, couple's, or family therapy. I am committed to creating a safe space for everyone, as an ally for the LGBTQ+ community, and as an advocate for social justice. I serve a diverse clientele of those struggling with, but not limited to, complex trauma, sexual compulsivity/addiction, couple reconciliation, spiritual/religious trauma, family of origin issues, communication, emotional regulation, and relational issues. I will work holistically with you to collaborate and gain a thorough understanding of your unique situation.
I believe that people are constantly changing and inside each of us is the ability to achieve a happy and meaningful life. I am passionate about helping my clients become aware of their authentic-selves, and empowering them to identify and pursue their goals. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My practice style is interactive and encouraging. I am compassionate and empathetic, yet I can be direct. I use a variety of traditional and alternative principals in order to meet the unique needs of each client. I have extensive experience and training in grief, loss, and hospice care.
I believe that people are constantly changing and inside each of us is the ability to achieve a happy and meaningful life. I am passionate about helping my clients become aware of their authentic-selves, and empowering them to identify and pursue their goals. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My practice style is interactive and encouraging. I am compassionate and empathetic, yet I can be direct. I use a variety of traditional and alternative principals in order to meet the unique needs of each client. I have extensive experience and training in grief, loss, and hospice care.
Katie Kitzing
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, SUDP, CECP, CBCP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027
Are you done with traditional talk therapy and looking for a unique approach? If you are someone ready to get out of your brain and into your body to find healing, then you’re in the right place. Instead of trying to find the “why” behind your struggles with your thinking brain, lets allow your body to show you the roots to your struggles. I do this with the use of somatic exercises (including mindfulness and Brainspotting), and Muscle Testing. Muscle Testing is a natural form of bio-feedback that aims to find and release unprocessed emotions , beliefs, and trauma from the body. I incorporate CBT and DBT approaches in my therapy.
Are you done with traditional talk therapy and looking for a unique approach? If you are someone ready to get out of your brain and into your body to find healing, then you’re in the right place. Instead of trying to find the “why” behind your struggles with your thinking brain, lets allow your body to show you the roots to your struggles. I do this with the use of somatic exercises (including mindfulness and Brainspotting), and Muscle Testing. Muscle Testing is a natural form of bio-feedback that aims to find and release unprocessed emotions , beliefs, and trauma from the body. I incorporate CBT and DBT approaches in my therapy.
Thrive Integrative Health - Halie Carey
Counselor, LMHC-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients! I am a licensed mental health counselor associate who is passionate about supporting individuals in navigating the intersections of their physical, cognitive, and emotional health. I believe in supporting clients with their well-being from an integrative wrap-around care perspective that focuses on addressing the roots of the concerns while also supporting symptom relief is essential to providing the best care for the client.
Accepting New Clients! I am a licensed mental health counselor associate who is passionate about supporting individuals in navigating the intersections of their physical, cognitive, and emotional health. I believe in supporting clients with their well-being from an integrative wrap-around care perspective that focuses on addressing the roots of the concerns while also supporting symptom relief is essential to providing the best care for the client.
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Individuals, couples and families are all seen as my ideal client. I typically see clients from the ages of 13 and up, but I do make some exceptions. Clients who are having difficulties with communicating their emotions, identifying their strengths and their core self, or having dysfunctional dyadic or family patterns are clients who I know I can help. Clients coming regularly and genuinely working with me to accomplish the goals we set out at the beginning of therapy are ideal. If you want to better yourself in any way, shape or form, I will be the person who will try my best to help you become the better self you aspire to be.
Individuals, couples and families are all seen as my ideal client. I typically see clients from the ages of 13 and up, but I do make some exceptions. Clients who are having difficulties with communicating their emotions, identifying their strengths and their core self, or having dysfunctional dyadic or family patterns are clients who I know I can help. Clients coming regularly and genuinely working with me to accomplish the goals we set out at the beginning of therapy are ideal. If you want to better yourself in any way, shape or form, I will be the person who will try my best to help you become the better self you aspire to be.
Jayne R Steinbach
Pre-Licensed Professional, MAEd, LMHCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027
I love working with folks across the lifespan (kids, teens, parents, adults)! Therapy provides tools to better navigate life’s challenges. I am passionate about helping my clients to overcome negative thought patterns and emotional hurdles like anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. Through empathetic listening and fresh perspectives, I offer a safe space for growth and healing. My core belief is that while life's events are uncontrollable, our responses are within our power. My work uses the Incredible Years Parenting Curriculum, Play Therapy, ACT, CBT, DBT, and ERP. Parents are regular collaborators during child/teen therapy.
I love working with folks across the lifespan (kids, teens, parents, adults)! Therapy provides tools to better navigate life’s challenges. I am passionate about helping my clients to overcome negative thought patterns and emotional hurdles like anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. Through empathetic listening and fresh perspectives, I offer a safe space for growth and healing. My core belief is that while life's events are uncontrollable, our responses are within our power. My work uses the Incredible Years Parenting Curriculum, Play Therapy, ACT, CBT, DBT, and ERP. Parents are regular collaborators during child/teen therapy.
Does stress in life feel overwhelming? Struggling with diminished focus, difficulty motivating yourself or managing negative thoughts in your head? Is grief or loss overwhelming causing it to feel as if no one understands your pain? Do you have a history of negative self talk or critique? Need a new perspective or learn behaviors to help manage stress that causes us to feel insecure and sad?
Does stress in life feel overwhelming? Struggling with diminished focus, difficulty motivating yourself or managing negative thoughts in your head? Is grief or loss overwhelming causing it to feel as if no one understands your pain? Do you have a history of negative self talk or critique? Need a new perspective or learn behaviors to help manage stress that causes us to feel insecure and sad?
With a background in education, life certificate in school psychology and neuropsychology and training at the University of Washington Medical Center and Children's Hospital Los Angeles, I work with all ages 6-96. My unique interests include Non Verbal Learning Differences and family interventions that assist for a lifetime. Creativity, science, and disciplined application are the tools in a cognitive behavioral, object relations approach that moves the client forward with responsibility, boundaries, and wise choices.
With a background in education, life certificate in school psychology and neuropsychology and training at the University of Washington Medical Center and Children's Hospital Los Angeles, I work with all ages 6-96. My unique interests include Non Verbal Learning Differences and family interventions that assist for a lifetime. Creativity, science, and disciplined application are the tools in a cognitive behavioral, object relations approach that moves the client forward with responsibility, boundaries, and wise choices.
Summer Feaster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027
Waitlist for new clients
My goal is to assist my clients with healing from old wounds, coping skills, adjusting to life transitions, goal setting, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and provide encouragement and compassion along the way. My passion is listening to others, offering support and empowering you to reach your goals whatever they may be. I have an extensive background working with all ages but my focus is working with women and men between ages 18-55 yrs of age. I genuinely enjoy working with clients to help find hope, peace and acceptance of themselves and difficult situations.
My goal is to assist my clients with healing from old wounds, coping skills, adjusting to life transitions, goal setting, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and provide encouragement and compassion along the way. My passion is listening to others, offering support and empowering you to reach your goals whatever they may be. I have an extensive background working with all ages but my focus is working with women and men between ages 18-55 yrs of age. I genuinely enjoy working with clients to help find hope, peace and acceptance of themselves and difficult situations.
Anna Kim Douglass
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Issaquah, WA 98029 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients> Have you ever felt like you're living one foot in the past and one foot in the present, but not by choice? You want to be all here, but there's something holding you back. To your surprise, it can even control your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, so it's naturally also affecting your present-day relationships. Do you ever find yourself fighting visual snapshots or memories of past trauma and its counterpart, shame? Have you ever wondered why certain topics or interactions provoke a strong reaction and leave you feeling raw? If your answer to any of these questions is, "Yes," I may be able to help.
Accepting new clients> Have you ever felt like you're living one foot in the past and one foot in the present, but not by choice? You want to be all here, but there's something holding you back. To your surprise, it can even control your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, so it's naturally also affecting your present-day relationships. Do you ever find yourself fighting visual snapshots or memories of past trauma and its counterpart, shame? Have you ever wondered why certain topics or interactions provoke a strong reaction and leave you feeling raw? If your answer to any of these questions is, "Yes," I may be able to help.
Thom's passion is to help couples achieve healthy intimate relationships. He specializes in helping couples and individuals heal from the impacts of addiction, infidelity and sexual betrayal using a combination of his training as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Candidate (CSAT-C) through the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals and his training as an Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples developed by Sue Johnson. He also uses his specialized training in Emotional Intelligence to help couples connect. Thom’s mission is to provide a safe environment for you to grow, heal and know yourself.
Thom's passion is to help couples achieve healthy intimate relationships. He specializes in helping couples and individuals heal from the impacts of addiction, infidelity and sexual betrayal using a combination of his training as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Candidate (CSAT-C) through the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals and his training as an Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples developed by Sue Johnson. He also uses his specialized training in Emotional Intelligence to help couples connect. Thom’s mission is to provide a safe environment for you to grow, heal and know yourself.
Monica Lynne
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027
Waitlist for new clients
I am continually seeking to grow as a therapist and expand in my knowledge and capacity to care for the diverse clients I serve. I approach my work with clients as a scaffolding experience of combining our knowledge, lived experiences and ability to navigate collaboratively with compassion, non-judgement, cultural awareness and empowerment. I work best with individuals and couples who lead with openness, curiosity and a true desire for personal growth. I feel most effective at working with those who have experienced infidelity/relationship ruptures, sexual assault/trauma, emotional stuck points related to sexuality and relationship.
I am continually seeking to grow as a therapist and expand in my knowledge and capacity to care for the diverse clients I serve. I approach my work with clients as a scaffolding experience of combining our knowledge, lived experiences and ability to navigate collaboratively with compassion, non-judgement, cultural awareness and empowerment. I work best with individuals and couples who lead with openness, curiosity and a true desire for personal growth. I feel most effective at working with those who have experienced infidelity/relationship ruptures, sexual assault/trauma, emotional stuck points related to sexuality and relationship.
Hi, I am glad you found me, It is hard to find someone you can trust that has the knowledge to help you. I invite you to come sit with me, find trust, honoring your own life experiences. I approach mental health integratively for a thorough complete healing path. I work thru a telemedicine hipaa compliant App in which you will find treatment easier at your finger tips as we work thru your sessions together at a convenient time for you. Contact me to thrive in your life. I Look forward to meeting you.
Hi, I am glad you found me, It is hard to find someone you can trust that has the knowledge to help you. I invite you to come sit with me, find trust, honoring your own life experiences. I approach mental health integratively for a thorough complete healing path. I work thru a telemedicine hipaa compliant App in which you will find treatment easier at your finger tips as we work thru your sessions together at a convenient time for you. Contact me to thrive in your life. I Look forward to meeting you.
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Narrative Therapists
Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.