Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Kirkland, WA

Healing starts when empathy is offered first to your own journey and then to the world around you. It would be my privilege to support you throughout your journey towards healing, uncovering a deeper comprehension of yourself, and the world around you. As a therapist I work alongside each of my clients by examining your lived experience and perspective to better understand how you comprehend and move through reality. It is through exploring our lived experiences and perceptions that we can become more aware how we operate, respond, and live in this world and can facilitate healing for ourselves and in our relationships.

Anxiety/depression, PTSD/trauma, peri-post partum issues, fertility struggles, life/work transitions, relationship challenges, and grief counseling are my primary areas of work. I use Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and Lifespan Integration to help resolve trauma and painful memories causing your anxiety and depression. I utilize Gottman andEmotionally Focused Therapy in my work with couples.

Are you a working professional feeling stressed or overwhelmed due to changes at your job or home? Are you feeling grief or trauma over losing loved ones, employment, or lifestyles and struggling to move forward? Do you feel like you are constantly setting goals you're unable to achieve? Life can be unpredictable and uncontrollable at times leading us to feel stuck and sometimes shifting our perspectives and focusing on the things we can change or learning healthy ways to cope can help us move forward.

My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.

Do you want to improve communication and understanding, work through past hurts such as infidelity, rebuild trust or increase intimacy? I am committed to helping people connect, heal and build mutually respectful, loving relationships. I work from a relational-experiential perspective which gives each person room to voice their desires and needs while learning to engage in new patterns and ways of being together. I enjoy working with adults in any stage of relationship. I am committed to working together to help you reach your goals.

I believe that people are inherently good, but reach hurdles that are life stressors such as relationship struggles, mental health issues, environmental/societal expectations, etc. Life is tough, but we are capable of culminating strength for change and growth. With a directive approach, I aim to aid clients in learning skills to help be the best and happiest versions of themselves

Are you struggling to maintain a healthy relationship, find yourself easily overwhelmed in life or lacking confidence in your own abilities? I am passionate about helping clients live life to the fullest. As a mental health counselor, I am committed to developing a positive and helpful partnership with each client during the therapy process. Working with individuals and couples, I look at how our environment, life experience, and current relationships affect choices and decisions made. I am trained in Parental care, and specialize in postpartum anxiety and depression. I also work with couples who are married, engaged or dating.

No issue is too small or too large to benefit from therapy. In addition to alleviating the symptoms of emotional pain and stress, one of the greatest benefits of therapy is personal and emotional growth. I specialize in creating a space for my clients to share their stories, identify dependable strengths, clarify values, and establish healthy ways of coping with struggles in life. My areas of expertise are in addressing critical life events, anxiety and ADHD.

Are you feeling trapped or flooded by the thoughts of past or ongoing trauma? Are you experiencing relationship issues? Do you have other mental health needs and learn best through art therapy? Life can bring about a number of painful and challenging experiences, often leaving us deeply impacted. While these moments can have a lasting effect on our relationships, therapy can help us find new ways of understanding our experiences and can help us rediscover our strengths as we move toward healing. Together, we can work to identify and meet your goals, and give you the resources to develop new insights.

We are accepting new clients! I'm Makaela I believe in the power of holding space for you while walking alongside you in your healing journey. Each individual has the ability to take power in their story and write their own chapters. At the foundation of this work, I make it a priority to work through the lens of equity and social justice. Who you are, the stories you carry, and the context of where you come from are important to me. I want this space to be a place where you feel empowered, gain insight, and learn skills to achieve the goals you have set for yourself in therapy.

As human beings, we have the capacity to experience life’s beauty, hardships, and everything in between. There will be times when we feel stuck, confused, or defeated. In these moments, our identity, values, and life goals may come into question. I believe therapy provides a nonjudgmental space to explore how life events impact us and others, and it is my goal to help my clients reach a better understanding of themselves in relation to their life experiences. I work with adolescents, adults, and families who are experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, burnout, disconnect, and symptoms of trauma/PTSD.

Accepting New Clients! Do you ever feel like no matter how much you achieve, it's never enough? Imposter syndrome can turn every workday into a battle, with the weight of past trauma adding to the pressure. You push yourself to the brink, worried about letting others down, even when you're giving your all. If this resonates, it might be time to seek support. Let’s create a plan to find peace and quiet your inner critic. Taking the step to start therapy could be a game-changer in your journey toward self-compassion.

Many individuals may see you as the person that has it all together, but on the inside you feel very different. The emotional disregulation you are experiencing is becoming to much. You are your own worst critic and feel defeated in life. Feeling lonely and isolated even when around others. No one knows or understands the perpetual anxiety and depression that continues during your daily living. Your loosing sleep because of the racing thoughts that just won't leave. Going through life constantly thinking that there is something wrong with you is leading to destructive and suicidal thoughts. Your at the point of giving up.

I am an open-minded trauma-informed and compassionate licensed mental health professional License LH 61256941 and substance use counselor who is able, and ready, to assist in best practices toward the goals and needs of your current situation. I invite you to reach out and follow through with finding the assistance you need. It is not easy to make a change. I have been trained in EMDR, EFT/Tapping Therapy, Trauma-informed cared, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I work with adults with trauma, addiction, and life issues.

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 believe in a collaborative therapeutic process that prioritizes creating an inclusive and nonjudgmental space rooted in empathy, vulnerability, curiosity, and trust. My experience includes working with individuals and families who have experienced trauma, challenging life transitions, anxiety, and depression. I work with children 6 and older, adolescents, adults, and families. I am committed to working with you to find the best approach to your unique needs and goals to help you navigate life’s challenges authentically and encourage you to find sustainable change.

Do you feel triggered by current experiences? Do past experiences continue to impact your daily life? Would you like to feel more at peace with your past, grounded in the present, and hopeful for the future? Our experiences contribute to our beliefs about ourselves, impacting the ways in which we think, feel, move, relate, cope, and operate throughout our lives. Because traumas are physically stored in our bodies with unhelpful beliefs and distressing sensations and emotions, somatic approaches are effective for processing trauma, allowing us to experience more adaptive beliefs and reduced distress.

Welcome! I am here to help support you in navigating through the challenges life can bring. I strive to create a space which is free of judgment and full of support, in order to foster healing and change. As a therapist, my goal is to encourage your strengths, support you in meeting your goals and identify patterns which may be hindering your growth. I practice from a strengths-based perspective, meaning that I believe each person has a valuable and unique life experience that shapes and informs the choices we make and how we live. I operate from a social justice perspective, am fat-positive and LGBTQIA+ affirming.

My ideal client is motivated, open-minded, and ready to embrace therapy. I seek individuals willing to challenge themselves, try new approaches, and commit to personal growth. I work best with curious, reflective individuals open to change. Honesty and engagement in the therapeutic process are vital to me. Together, we address anxiety, depression, and life's challenges, fostering healing and growth. I enjoy guiding clients to deeper self-understanding, aligning with their values, and fostering healthy lifestyle changes for a fulfilling life.