Schema Therapy in Kirkland, WA
Traverse Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LICSW-S, MHP, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkland, WA 98033
Hello, we are accepting new patients! Whether you're feeling down or anxious, struggling with hurtful and dysfunctional familial dynamics, having difficulty achieving a healthy work-life balance and/or enduring or wanting to heal from past or current traumas, you have found an ally. Developmental, relational and attachment trauma disconnects us from ourselves, our loved ones and even our spirituality. These types of traumas can leave us feeling isolated, unfulfilled and despondent. We all deserve to feel at peace - and that begins by learning how to heal.
Hello, we are accepting new patients! Whether you're feeling down or anxious, struggling with hurtful and dysfunctional familial dynamics, having difficulty achieving a healthy work-life balance and/or enduring or wanting to heal from past or current traumas, you have found an ally. Developmental, relational and attachment trauma disconnects us from ourselves, our loved ones and even our spirituality. These types of traumas can leave us feeling isolated, unfulfilled and despondent. We all deserve to feel at peace - and that begins by learning how to heal.
I am a psychotherapist specializing in complex trauma, disordered eating, emotional eating, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and addictions. I work with the intuitive, mental, emotional, spiritual and physical aspects of each individual. We will rewire the neural-pathways in your brain so new behaviors and experience of life come naturally. You are meant to be the fullest expression of your truest self and together we will uncover your true essence so you can thrive, instead of only survive. I also incorporate amino acid therapy for mood and addiction recovery.
I am a psychotherapist specializing in complex trauma, disordered eating, emotional eating, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and addictions. I work with the intuitive, mental, emotional, spiritual and physical aspects of each individual. We will rewire the neural-pathways in your brain so new behaviors and experience of life come naturally. You are meant to be the fullest expression of your truest self and together we will uncover your true essence so you can thrive, instead of only survive. I also incorporate amino acid therapy for mood and addiction recovery.
We all need help. Whether you’ve come to a crossroad in your life and need to plan out your next step, or you’re overwhelmed by current circumstances. Maybe emotions cloud your day, and you need help navigating through them. You want to see your life and direction clearly. Maybe you’ve suffered a loss, or you’re on a journey of healing. We are never complete. We finish one chapter, only to begin another. That’s why I am here. My purpose is to help individuals, couples, and families work through any and all adversity and to identify what is truly important to you.
We all need help. Whether you’ve come to a crossroad in your life and need to plan out your next step, or you’re overwhelmed by current circumstances. Maybe emotions cloud your day, and you need help navigating through them. You want to see your life and direction clearly. Maybe you’ve suffered a loss, or you’re on a journey of healing. We are never complete. We finish one chapter, only to begin another. That’s why I am here. My purpose is to help individuals, couples, and families work through any and all adversity and to identify what is truly important to you.
I offer results-driven therapy for bright, ambitious adults who are ready to take the necessary steps toward building a healthy, fulfilling life. Unlike traditional talk therapy, my approach is action-oriented. Our work together will focus not just on understanding the reasons behind your current challenges, but on the concrete actions you can take to create real, lasting change. I’ll help you identify, understand, and replace dysfunctional patterns in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together we will break through the emotional barriers preventing you from living the life you want.
I offer results-driven therapy for bright, ambitious adults who are ready to take the necessary steps toward building a healthy, fulfilling life. Unlike traditional talk therapy, my approach is action-oriented. Our work together will focus not just on understanding the reasons behind your current challenges, but on the concrete actions you can take to create real, lasting change. I’ll help you identify, understand, and replace dysfunctional patterns in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together we will break through the emotional barriers preventing you from living the life you want.
Jeannette Wyatt Mulvihill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SUDP
Verified Verified
Kirkland, WA 98034 (Online Only)
I help clients navigate difficulties related to change & identity. Changes are difficult, but inevitable, aspects of life. Whether breaking a habit, adjusting to new chapters, or coping with trauma, we are changed by pain. I help clients take back their power & create momentum to design - and become - their best selves in the face of adversity. You will find meaning & purpose in life again when you align with your values and goals. You can heal from your past, take control of your future, and find the resiliency to trust in yourself again. I have helped hundreds of clients find relief over the past ten years. I can help you, too.
I help clients navigate difficulties related to change & identity. Changes are difficult, but inevitable, aspects of life. Whether breaking a habit, adjusting to new chapters, or coping with trauma, we are changed by pain. I help clients take back their power & create momentum to design - and become - their best selves in the face of adversity. You will find meaning & purpose in life again when you align with your values and goals. You can heal from your past, take control of your future, and find the resiliency to trust in yourself again. I have helped hundreds of clients find relief over the past ten years. I can help you, too.
I see you looking for a therapist & making steps towards a more fulfilling life! I specialize in evidence-based approaches to mental health, meaning you can come to therapy knowing I honor your time and wellbeing. I specialize in working with tweens, teens and adults facing challenges like anxiety, depression, chronic stress, and life transitions. With over a decade of experience working with youth & school systems, I also provide academic-focused support. Therapy can also look like a safe, comfortable space to receive support reflecting on questions you have about life, relationships, your identity and more.
I see you looking for a therapist & making steps towards a more fulfilling life! I specialize in evidence-based approaches to mental health, meaning you can come to therapy knowing I honor your time and wellbeing. I specialize in working with tweens, teens and adults facing challenges like anxiety, depression, chronic stress, and life transitions. With over a decade of experience working with youth & school systems, I also provide academic-focused support. Therapy can also look like a safe, comfortable space to receive support reflecting on questions you have about life, relationships, your identity and more.
Angela R. Schellenberg
Counselor, LMHC, EMDR, K-8 cer
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkland, WA 98033 (Online Only)
As a trauma therapist and certified Mother Hunger Consultant, I specialize in helping individuals navigate the deep emotional pain of grief, loss, and trauma. With training in Attachment-based EMDR and years of experience, I provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each client's unique needs. My work centers around healing from early attachment wounds and maternal loss, and I’m passionate about supporting motherless daughters. I co-lead retreats with renowned authors and therapists Hope Edelman and Claire Bidwell Smith, creating nurturing spaces for women to explore their grief and reconnect with themselves. Whether
As a trauma therapist and certified Mother Hunger Consultant, I specialize in helping individuals navigate the deep emotional pain of grief, loss, and trauma. With training in Attachment-based EMDR and years of experience, I provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each client's unique needs. My work centers around healing from early attachment wounds and maternal loss, and I’m passionate about supporting motherless daughters. I co-lead retreats with renowned authors and therapists Hope Edelman and Claire Bidwell Smith, creating nurturing spaces for women to explore their grief and reconnect with themselves. Whether
Being a human can be hard work! Day-to-day challenges can range from the simply annoying to the downright overwhelming. By providing a safe and supportive environment, I help clients find answers, expand their perspectives, and build healthy habits. Using a mixture of assessment and therapeutic intervention, I am committed to assisting you in achieving your best life… and who knows, maybe we’ll have a little fun along the way!
Being a human can be hard work! Day-to-day challenges can range from the simply annoying to the downright overwhelming. By providing a safe and supportive environment, I help clients find answers, expand their perspectives, and build healthy habits. Using a mixture of assessment and therapeutic intervention, I am committed to assisting you in achieving your best life… and who knows, maybe we’ll have a little fun along the way!
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G'day! I’m Dr. William Waters, PsyD, a licensed psychologist in Washington with over 15 years in the mental health field and the founder of Peak Potential Psychology, PLLC. I offer online services to individuals, couples, and those navigating significant life transitions. My therapeutic approach is compassionate and client-centered, drawing from Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) to address a wide range of challenges, including work-life balance, relationships, depression, trauma, ADHD, and anxiety disorders.
G'day! I’m Dr. William Waters, PsyD, a licensed psychologist in Washington with over 15 years in the mental health field and the founder of Peak Potential Psychology, PLLC. I offer online services to individuals, couples, and those navigating significant life transitions. My therapeutic approach is compassionate and client-centered, drawing from Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) to address a wide range of challenges, including work-life balance, relationships, depression, trauma, ADHD, and anxiety disorders.
Jeffrey A. Kiilsgaard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98107 (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach is tailored to adults who are currently experiencing depression, anxiety, emotion dysregulation, interpersonal deficits, and other issues regarding the self. I am a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and work well with the individualistic and affirmative fashions in which human beings choose to self-identify. As a clinical social worker, I believe that the individual is part of system: the micro (familial), the mezzo (immediate community), and the macro (the world at large). I look forward to speaking with you.
My therapeutic approach is tailored to adults who are currently experiencing depression, anxiety, emotion dysregulation, interpersonal deficits, and other issues regarding the self. I am a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and work well with the individualistic and affirmative fashions in which human beings choose to self-identify. As a clinical social worker, I believe that the individual is part of system: the micro (familial), the mezzo (immediate community), and the macro (the world at large). I look forward to speaking with you.
My primary school of practice is Schema Therapy, with integrative perspectives from the Internal Family System, Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Feminist Therapy.
I graduated from the Graduate School of Education of the University of Pennsylvania with a master’s in counseling and mental health services (M.S.Ed.) and a master’s in professional counseling (M.Phil.Ed.). I have experience working with adults with diverse backgrounds, providing bilingual services (i.e., Mandarin and English), addressing a wide range of client problems, and managing different platforms for conducting therapy.
My primary school of practice is Schema Therapy, with integrative perspectives from the Internal Family System, Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Feminist Therapy.
I graduated from the Graduate School of Education of the University of Pennsylvania with a master’s in counseling and mental health services (M.S.Ed.) and a master’s in professional counseling (M.Phil.Ed.). I have experience working with adults with diverse backgrounds, providing bilingual services (i.e., Mandarin and English), addressing a wide range of client problems, and managing different platforms for conducting therapy.
***I accept First Choice Health insurance, which frequently contracts with some Kaiser plans. Please call to confirm I am in-network with your plan.*** I approach therapy from an evidence-based perspective by letting you know what the research has shown to be the most effective way of handling whatever problems you’re struggling with. From there, we can work together to adapt that type of therapy to fit your specific needs & life circumstances so we can figure out how to make our sessions most helpful for you. I specialize in CBT, DBT, CPT/PE, Schema Therapy & Mindfulness-based therapies amongst other evidence-based psychotherapies.
***I accept First Choice Health insurance, which frequently contracts with some Kaiser plans. Please call to confirm I am in-network with your plan.*** I approach therapy from an evidence-based perspective by letting you know what the research has shown to be the most effective way of handling whatever problems you’re struggling with. From there, we can work together to adapt that type of therapy to fit your specific needs & life circumstances so we can figure out how to make our sessions most helpful for you. I specialize in CBT, DBT, CPT/PE, Schema Therapy & Mindfulness-based therapies amongst other evidence-based psychotherapies.
Called Schema Therapy, it helps identify underlying causes for the difficulties clients bring in and enables us together to unlearn the patterns so they can move forward in a new direction.
I'm honored when clients contact me because I know it takes a lot of courage to reach out when you feel stuck in your life and don't know how to move forward. I recognize there are many ways a person or couple can feel stuck, including low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and lack of direction in their life. I see therapy as a collaborative effort between client and therapist, and requires more than just listening (though that is important) but also requires a framework or strategy to help individuals discover who they are beyond the problems that prompt them to seek a therapist.
Called Schema Therapy, it helps identify underlying causes for the difficulties clients bring in and enables us together to unlearn the patterns so they can move forward in a new direction.
I'm honored when clients contact me because I know it takes a lot of courage to reach out when you feel stuck in your life and don't know how to move forward. I recognize there are many ways a person or couple can feel stuck, including low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and lack of direction in their life. I see therapy as a collaborative effort between client and therapist, and requires more than just listening (though that is important) but also requires a framework or strategy to help individuals discover who they are beyond the problems that prompt them to seek a therapist.
Autumn Halliwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Redmond, WA 98052 (Online Only)
Hello! I'm Autumn Halliwell, LICSW. I seek to provide you-centered therapy in a friendly but gently challenging therapeutic space. I use an eclectic approach to therapy and growth that will help you take charge of your personal story, break barriers, and gain insight into the challenges you might face. As an eclectic practitioner, I approach each situation with a combination of several therapeutic methods and approaches. Person-centered, strengths-based, and humanistic therapy approaches make up the cornerstone of my approach. I also regularly use narrative therapy and schema therapy in our work.
Hello! I'm Autumn Halliwell, LICSW. I seek to provide you-centered therapy in a friendly but gently challenging therapeutic space. I use an eclectic approach to therapy and growth that will help you take charge of your personal story, break barriers, and gain insight into the challenges you might face. As an eclectic practitioner, I approach each situation with a combination of several therapeutic methods and approaches. Person-centered, strengths-based, and humanistic therapy approaches make up the cornerstone of my approach. I also regularly use narrative therapy and schema therapy in our work.
Matt Raymond
Mental Health Counselor License , LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98103 (Online Only)
I commonly draw from Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Schema Therapy, and DBT in my sessions.
Inside of yourself, you have the knowledge and the strength you need to face whatever challenges you—but listening to yourself isn’t easy, especially when the voices of self-doubt, anxiety, or trauma are so loud. I’m here to help you listen to your innate wisdom and reconnect with what matters most to you. I approach my work with humility, curiosity, respect, and humor, and I welcome all of your humanness (laughter, tears, messiness, apprehension, and swears) as we discover what is most true to you and dispose of the stories about yourself that no longer serve you.
I commonly draw from Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Schema Therapy, and DBT in my sessions.
Inside of yourself, you have the knowledge and the strength you need to face whatever challenges you—but listening to yourself isn’t easy, especially when the voices of self-doubt, anxiety, or trauma are so loud. I’m here to help you listen to your innate wisdom and reconnect with what matters most to you. I approach my work with humility, curiosity, respect, and humor, and I welcome all of your humanness (laughter, tears, messiness, apprehension, and swears) as we discover what is most true to you and dispose of the stories about yourself that no longer serve you.
I have been practicing as a mental health counselor for over 20 years, serving as a mental health counselor, counseling center director, and teaching college-level human development courses. I have also served as a domestic violence advocate and instructor within the Department of Corrections. I have expertise in not only addressing mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, parenting, and managing stress, but also helping people with college and career success, career exploration, and decision making, whether it's the beginning of your career or your next career opportunity.
I have been practicing as a mental health counselor for over 20 years, serving as a mental health counselor, counseling center director, and teaching college-level human development courses. I have also served as a domestic violence advocate and instructor within the Department of Corrections. I have expertise in not only addressing mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, parenting, and managing stress, but also helping people with college and career success, career exploration, and decision making, whether it's the beginning of your career or your next career opportunity.
Please be you. Maybe you don't know who that it is. Or you do––and you're not a fan. Either way, you deserve to be the proud narrator of your own life story. As a gay man, I'm all too familiar with masking for social and romantic success. Low self-esteem, social anxiety, and addiction issues are common results when you dislike the sound of your voice. Together, we can bring your inner voice out. I like to use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in offering you tangible tools that act as rose-colored goggles. For who you are today. Let's work on characterization and plot. And let's give your life story a rewrite, if necessary.
Please be you. Maybe you don't know who that it is. Or you do––and you're not a fan. Either way, you deserve to be the proud narrator of your own life story. As a gay man, I'm all too familiar with masking for social and romantic success. Low self-esteem, social anxiety, and addiction issues are common results when you dislike the sound of your voice. Together, we can bring your inner voice out. I like to use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in offering you tangible tools that act as rose-colored goggles. For who you are today. Let's work on characterization and plot. And let's give your life story a rewrite, if necessary.
Tera Hadassah Gold
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98101 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal client is someone who is committed to changing their lives for the better. I like to work with people who want to make a difference in the world in their own unique way. True healing and change is always a door we can walk through. Together, we can find out what works so that you can feel better about yourself, express yourself, and share your unique self or selves with the world.
My ideal client is someone who is committed to changing their lives for the better. I like to work with people who want to make a difference in the world in their own unique way. True healing and change is always a door we can walk through. Together, we can find out what works so that you can feel better about yourself, express yourself, and share your unique self or selves with the world.
My name is Paolo and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist providing therapy to adults, kids (10+), adolescents, groups, and families in the state of Washington. I offer a therapeutic setting that prioritizes privacy, convenience, and flexibility. From the start of therapy, we will take a collaborative approach meant to fit your specific needs. We'll create a space that welcomes and validates your full experience, along with simultaneously respecting your autonomy and boundaries. In addition to supporting your struggles, I offer just as much space to help you uncover and develop your strengths.
My name is Paolo and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist providing therapy to adults, kids (10+), adolescents, groups, and families in the state of Washington. I offer a therapeutic setting that prioritizes privacy, convenience, and flexibility. From the start of therapy, we will take a collaborative approach meant to fit your specific needs. We'll create a space that welcomes and validates your full experience, along with simultaneously respecting your autonomy and boundaries. In addition to supporting your struggles, I offer just as much space to help you uncover and develop your strengths.
Do you worry, overthink, feel anxious, have panic attacks, social anxiety, PTSD, or avoid certain situations because of anxiety/trauma? Your thoughts may be racing, spiraling, or making you feel like you’re experiencing distressing situations all over again. You may be left feeling overwhelmed, out of control, and not knowing how to cope. You may avoid people, isolate yourself, worry about others judging you, or feel anxious about relationships. Anxiety can sometimes consume your thoughts and make it hard to focus on anything else. At times, it can feel hard to function.
Do you worry, overthink, feel anxious, have panic attacks, social anxiety, PTSD, or avoid certain situations because of anxiety/trauma? Your thoughts may be racing, spiraling, or making you feel like you’re experiencing distressing situations all over again. You may be left feeling overwhelmed, out of control, and not knowing how to cope. You may avoid people, isolate yourself, worry about others judging you, or feel anxious about relationships. Anxiety can sometimes consume your thoughts and make it hard to focus on anything else. At times, it can feel hard to function.
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How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy is based on the idea that maladaptive thought patterns formed in childhood—that other people can never be relied on, for example—can interfere with healthy functioning in adulthood. Accordingly, schema therapy works by directly targeting such unhealthy schemas, identifying their consequences, and replacing them with more adaptive ways of thinking. To this end, schema therapists aim to “reparent” the client by offering what they didn’t get in childhood—validation, for instance, or compassion—to reorient their worldview.
Is schema therapy evidence-based?
Schema therapy is still considered relatively new, and research on its efficacy is still in progress. However, some studies have concluded that it can be effective at treating certain mental health conditions, most notably personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder. Evidence for its efficacy in treating conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD is promising but less conclusive, and experts warn that much of the existing research is of low quality.
Is schema therapy a type of CBT?
Schema therapy is based on many principles of CBT, most notably the process of recognizing and challenging maladaptive thought patterns. But because schema therapy also draws from other approaches,including psychoanalysis and Gestalt therapy, it is not considered a form of CBT. It also typically delves deeper into the client’s childhood than does CBT.
How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy does not call for a set number of sessions and is instead open-ended, with the treatment timeline depending on the client’s primary concern(s), progress, and preferences. Treatment that lasts between six months and two years is common, though many clients will start to see progress much earlier than that.