Emotionally Focused Therapists in Kirkland, WA

Life can bring pain and frustration into one's heart and mind. It creates sadness, anxiety, and a feeling of being stuck. It may feel hard to imagine that it is possible to see the light at the end of the tunnel. You may feel stuck personally or within your relationships. Therapy can offer clarity and strength as you work through, rather than avoid, that which causes you pain. Providing a safe space for someone to process is essential, and together we can traverse the inner journey of self-discovery. Exploring one's thoughts, feelings, and the unconscious can help illuminate what keeps one stuck in unhealthy patterns.

This first step is hard. I see you. I specialize in working with trauma and relational ruptures throughout the lifetime - this may be a single incident trauma, developmental or attachment trauma, trust violations, communication, intimacy, or emotional overwhelm. I currently have telehealth and in-person openings to work with adult individuals and dyadic relationships. I support those who are poly, ENM, kinky, queer, trans, living with HIV, and those who do consensual sex work.

Some seasons (or years) of life can leave us feeling stuck, disconnected, and fearful. Life can be devastatingly full of loss with little hope of recovery. I believe the best way to experience change and move towards recovery starts with acknowledging our unique strengths and resources - what are those things that keep us going? It also requires confronting the darker parts of life with a few trusted people. We are meant for connection. I would be honored to be a trusted person who walks towards healing with you. Are you open to exploring your own road of recovery with me?

Do you feel like past experiences continue to impact your daily life (ie. relationships with others, relationship with yourself, etc.)? Would you like to feel more at peace with your past and grounded in the present? Our past experiences form the foundations for the ways in which we think, feel, move, relate, cope, and operate throughout our lives. Talk/skills-based therapies are helpful in building awareness and stabilization, and body-oriented approaches are useful in processing past traumas because these are often stored physically in our bodies.

I currently have openings. I am a marriage and family counselor with over 20 years of experience, I have had the privilege of working with numerous Individuals, couples and families facing various traumas, as well as relational and communication challenges. I help clients deal with deep-rooted issues and past traumas that may be hindering their emotional well-being and relationships. Through my extensive work in this field, I have honed my skills in understanding the complexities of human relationships and guiding individuals towards healthier connections.

Life is not a flat line- often times there are peaks and valleys. Because of that we all need a space to feel safe. heard and valued. Being faced with these hurdles and challenges might feel unmanageable therefore, having another perspective and/or learning some new skills to ease this time can make a situation feel more endurable. My goal is to provide a spot where you can reach the outcomes that you desire. I strive to assist in this journey by using the strengths of each person so that they can achieve the life they so choose.

I have a passion for building relationship and connection. Our work together helps you connect with yourself, to identify the needs and desires you have, the changes you wish to make, then further to improve relationships with yourself and others to help you in your journey toward change. My current focus is on helping couples and adult individuals achieve healthier, more connected relationships with themselves and others, and I specialize in sex therapy and couples work around intimacy issues. I also specialize in postpartum issues with women and couples, families transitioning to parenthood, and stress/life transitions.

The current COVID-19 emergency has shifted the means of providing service from face to face sessions to tele-video voice and video sessions. I serve people who are suffering long periods of disruption. Therapy is a process that potentially bring about permanent relief. The journey is one where you explore your internal physical and cognitive world in the context safety. The journey is one where you explore your internal physical and cognitive world in the context safety.

I work with clients during big emotions like new parents or the roller-coaster of teen life. Identity of who you are can feel fragile. Responsibilities are mounting and the stakes of making a mistake feels overwhelming. It is hard to communicate or even know what you need. Diagnosis like anxiety, depression, PTSD are being thrown around and yet you know that is only part of the picture. I offer a safe space to feel empowered by the change and create a healthy way forward.

I love counseling, coaching and consulting. In delivering these approaches to enrich my clients’ lives, different modalities are used. These include and are not limited to cognitive behavioral, emotionally focused individual therapy, and humanistic/existential format – pinpointing where the client is at, promoting an understanding of their subjective experience while also honoring their past experiences. For some, recognizing and bringing awareness on how those experiences influence their present lives cultivates healing- one goal being maximizing an individual’s potential to enrich their lives according to their core values.

Unbridled Counseling helps clients find growth through multiple approaches to therapy. We offer traditional talk therapy, equine therapy, telehealth, and outdoor therapy. Our practice treats eating disorders, anxiety, depression, infertility, parenting, ADHD, autism, couples/families, OCD, trauma, pre/post natal support. We also offer lower cost/sliding scale sessions with graduate level interns to reach more of our community. Our interns and licensed therapists treat families, couples, kids, teens, and adults with a variety of topics and specialties.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My main focus is helping people heal and understand themselves. I think we can all make a huge impact in the world when we are centered, grounded, and balanced. I hope to help you understand how you are moving in the world and give you tools that will help you achieve your goals.

I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families dealing with depression, anxiety, academic challenges, parenting, relationship challenges, ADHD, grief, eating disorders, and trauma. I love helping people better understand themselves, get unstuck from whatever is holding them back, and create plans for their future that align with their interests, passions, and values. I am passionate about supporting adolescents, young adults, and parents as they strive to be their best selves. I use an approach called Emotionally Focused Therapy to help couples work through relationship problems and create emotional closeness.

Are you feeling "stuck" as a result of painful life circumstances or relationships? Do you have sexual intimacy concerns and unsure where to turn for help? Are you struggling to cope with issues related to parenting, illness, aging or other life transitions? Do you desire something different in your life, but are not quite sure where to start? I work with individual adults and couples who want to feel better and create deeper, more satisfying relationships.

Every person, couple and family struggles from time to time. Sometimes, it is hard to get through these rough patches alone. Having a compassionate, supportive and inquisitive individual attending to your concerns provides a safe environment to create positive change. As a marriage and family therapist, I am able to partner with you in this therapeutic framework while exploring your interactions with significant others and society at large. If you are seeking help for your partnership, your family or an issue in your life, let's get started today.

I am a respectful, open-minded, and compassionate mind/body psychotherapist who assists clients to find practical solutions to life challenges. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a somatic therapy that enables people to heal from trauma and emotional distress. I am also certified in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT), which addresses distress in couples and helps them to create a secure bond; and in the Hakomi Method, which studies how we organize internal experience. I am also trained in and Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy .

Struggling with your relationship or marriage? Suffering over a painful breakup? Having trouble finding the right partner? Suffering from pain of an affair? Feeling stressed about what is happening with your teen or want to connect more with your young adult? Relationship-related situations such as these are solvable with therapy! As your therapist, I will help you navigate your way through painful situations and move towards creating lifelong, loving relationships, rich in connection and communication. Along the way, you will find yourself releasing trauma, feeling better, functioning better, and creating a life you love.

Experiencing stress and emotional pain can be overwhelming. It may be difficult to take the first step and seek help, but you don't have to face these challenges alone. As your therapist, I am here to help you navigate these difficulties. I use an insight-oriented approach to help you make sense of your feelings and behaviors. By exploring your internal world, you gain a deeper understanding of how your past experiences affect you today, and pave a way for change & growth. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions (pregnancy, relocation), concerns about relationships, parenting & identity.

I specialize in working with individuals and couples struggling with trauma, codependency, and alcohol and substance use. I understand the interconnected nature of these challenges and the profound impact they can have on one's life and ability to cope with day to day stressors. I work collaboratively with clients to navigate through their struggles and cultivate resilience, self-awareness, and empowerment. Whether you're seeking support in breaking free from addictive patterns, unraveling the dynamics of codependency, or healing from past traumas, I'm here to provide a safe and compassionate space for your journey towards healing.