Existential Therapists in Kirkland, WA

I am committed to working with adults, offering a holistic, client-centered therapeutic approach to help clients seek relief and obtain treatment goals. Counseling presents a space for healing and growth, where you have to opportunity to make positive, long-lasting changes in your life. My clients have the right to expect unconditional positive regard in a safe and validating environment.

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.

Changes and transitions in our lives can provide opportunities for growth and insight. My approach is tailored to each client's need- whether you have a specific goal or need a supportive space. Everyone has inherent strength that can be drawn upon. Our work together will center around diminishing your struggles and increasing your enjoyment of life.

Life is often peppered with difficult feelings, heavy responsibilities, and tumultuous changes, chances are you’ve weathered many storms in your life. I work with clients who are looking to change their relationship to their feelings to cultivate a more peaceful and joyful life. Whether you are managing anxiety, depression, or a life transition, therapy can help you develop perspective and a tangible toolkit that builds your confidence in your ability to endure the seasons of life. I work with reflective and motivated teens and adults helping them reclaim power over their stories and develop skills that work for their unique needs.

Trauma can disconnect us from ourselves by creating shame and guilt and also with those we seek to be in relationship with by altering our sense of safety and trust. I want you to know that you are not broken. I want you to know your relationship can get unstuck. You do not have to choose between the parts of you- integration is possible. It is your body’s natural desire to heal that has led you here. Therapy is a safe space where you can open your heart and be yourself without judgment. It is a space to gain an awareness and understanding of the pain. I look forward to working with you to discover meaning, purpose, and hope.

I am a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Washington. I have considerable experience working with many issues, in both brief and long-term therapy, including life transitions, stress, depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, abuse and trauma, disordered eating and body image, family and relationship issues, personality disorders, alcohol and drug issues, and thought disorders/schizophrenia. I have worked with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds including LGBTQ individuals.

Christian St. Jacques is a licensed mental health care associate (LMHCA) in Washington State who received his Masters in Counseling and Mental Health at Northwest University. He specializes in working with teens, young and older adult males, and couples. Christian draws from a variety of evidence-based approaches including Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment, Family Systems model, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy.

My therapy practice specializes in mood disorders, working with individuals, couples and families. I am also a Board Certified Executive Coach and specialize in business coaching and leadership development with an emphasis on Emotional Intelligence. Through a fun, collaborative relationship, there is always a way to address the issues you face and learn coping strategies to help you both right now and in the future. Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, marital conflict, job stress, career and life transitions.

I help people who are stuck figure out what is going on, understand it, and then move boldly forward towards a more fulfilling life experience. I specialize in working with clients who experience anxiety, depression and ADHD issues across the lifespan. We have all struggled. It's learning how to move through these challenges WELL that is the focus of my work. I also have advanced training in LENS Neurofeedback which is available at both of our Novo Life locations.

If you’ve found your way here, chances are you’re struggling in some way right now. Maybe you’re looking for support or perspective during a particularly challenging time in your life, or hoping to finally address some long-standing issues and heal old wounds. Perhaps you’re wrestling with anxiety or stress, struggling in a relationship, dealing with creative blocks, or trying to redefine (or re-find) yourself. Or maybe you just feel stuck lately, and need somebody to talk to about things.

Some people ask why I became a couples therapist, and my response is: "I was born a therapist." I enjoy the uniqueness of each client and their situation, how they have attempted to solve their problems, and how they are stuck. There are many situations that are similar among clients, but the interplay with each individual and their situation is infinite. Congruency for me is key. Being the person I ask others to be, holding each person with tenderness and creativity while we move toward their goals is transformative in the therapeutic process.

I specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ and Neurodiverse communities. I enjoy working with adults in all phases of life, and especially with adolescents and emerging adults. I have joined clients on their therapeutic journeys processing PTSD/Trauma, emotion regulation, identity exploration, Anxiety/Depression, and learning to accommodate their ADHD/Autism. In addition, I work with the First Responder community in processing PTSD/Trauma, emotion regulation, and stress management.

I am a Social Worker Associate Advanced License LSWAA/MSW and I am licensed to work with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in working with clients who experience confusion regarding behavioral patterns and unconscious beliefs that undermine their well-being. It is my goal to bring a conscious awareness of these beliefs and their origin. Many of my clients struggle with shame and ambivalence, which can make them to feel trapped.

Welcome! If you have made it this far, then I want to say: keep going. You deserve a safe place to grow and heal, in an environment that is completely different from the traditional talk-therapy. I created Stable Ground Therapy in order to bring Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy to those who are left out of the trauma and PTSD conversation: First Responders, LGBTQ+ community, as well as other communities. By partnering with a horse and a co-therapist like myself, you can start your journey towards healing on stable ground. In addition, I offer telehealth services for those seeking traditional talk-therapy services.

My path has led me to work with many individuals from diverse backgrounds, each with their own unique story. Whether you've experienced childhood trauma, complex situations, or simply life changes that have caused anxiety, I'm here to offer personalized support. In our sessions, I create a safe and understanding space where you can freely explore your challenges. It's a space for gaining insights, building resilience, and, ultimately, finding your own inner strength. My top priority is your well-being, and I aim to empower you to live a fulfilling life aligned with your values.

If you're reading this, you or someone you love are in some level of distress. I'm glad you're here. Keep reading. People generally do the best they can with what they know. Sometimes in life, we need additional support in order to work on areas that are beyond us- either because we've experienced trauma, tried everything we know, or we're too entangled. Sadly, many people wait so long to seek help that things are extremely overwhelming by the time they call. The good news is, you're here now and things can get better. I offer a free initial consultation, so please feel free to call and speak with me.

You are ready to dive deep and explore the inner workings of your life in order to understand, heal, and thrive. You'll find my services particularly effective if you are going through transition (career/livelihood, relational, geographical, physical, gender, financial, and so on), wanting to explore traumatic experiences, seeking support for learning or acquired physical disabilities, you are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, and parts of your life that feel out of control. You might also be seeking support through use of nature and mindfulness-based or somatic therapy modalities, dream exploration, and spirituality.

What do you do when you find yourself struggling with problems? Do you let those issues, such as, relationships, weight, substance abuse, behaviors, emotions, thoughts, energy or finance victimize you? If this problem doesn't make you feel happy and yet there is a part of you that fears overcoming the problem, I believe there might be some healing work we can do together. I can help you access your subconscious mind and help you achieve this goal of conscious freedom.

Everyone needs hope. We despair and turn to alcohol, food, shopping, sex and the infinite screen to fill our void. We think we know what we want: intimacy, confidence, inner peace and a sense of achievement. We want to matter. We are tortured at times by self doubt implanted by past traumas. I offer a secure place to be yourself to unravel your secrets, fears, shame and guilt. I have 26 years post-doctoral clinical experience counseling individuals, couples and families. I view human problems from a social systemic perspective addressing the individual and their social context.