Gottman Method Therapists in Lake Stevens, WA

Do you feel exhausted and drained all the time? Do you feel stuck, struggling with past traumas and their impact on your present life? If your answer is yes, then you have come to the right place - I work closely with my clients to unpack their past and help them heal from traumas, so they can find balance and overall health in their daily lives. I am passionate about working with couples and individuals and believe that our health is fundamentally tied to our relationships, including the ones we have with ourselves. With that in mind, I strive to create a strong therapeutic relationship that fosters health and healing.

Do you experience emotions you just can’t think your way out of?! Do you struggle to believe in yourself? Do you wonder if you’re really seen by those you love? How nice would it be to find relief from bothersome emotions, have belief in self, and feel like you belong? I’m here to explore these possibilities with you.

I believe that healing begins with connection; to yourself, your story, and to meaningful relationships. Therapy is, at its heart, an honest, human relationship and that’s what I want to offer as a clinician. I approach therapy as an open exploration of your full self. This means that you get to safely bring your unedited, unrefined self into the room, including your gender identity, sexual orientation, race, relational structure, and every other element of your identity mosaic. I have special interest in the intersection of sexuality, trauma, and religion. Wherever it is, I am here to meet you where you’re at.

My therapeutic approach to counseling is person-centered; I believe that each person should be understood, respected, and highly-valued from their own worldview. I believe past experiences have a profound effect in our present by informing thoughts and perceptions, and by shaping our decisions and opportunities. I will work with you to process your life experiences, both positive and painful, and encourage emotional and thought expression on a path toward healing, wholeness, and change. I will work with you to clarify the goals you want to work on in therapy.

My aim is to provide you with a warm and welcoming space for exploration, healing, and growth. I prioritize building a sound therapeutic relationship while supporting you in making the changes you want for your life including addressing depression and anxiety, overcoming shame, mending and building relationships, and helping you attune to your inherent wisdom and strengths. I provide individual (including teens), couple, and sex therapy. I incorporate Attachment Theory, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Gottman Couples Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).

Immediate openings! At CH Counseling, the clients we work with come into therapy with a variety of symptoms and concerns that are interfering with their every day life. I know from personal and professional experience that it is possible to live a life of joy and optimism. Within each of us are deep wells of untapped potential. No matter what our mistakes, no matter what our struggles, no matter how our past may have shaped us, each of us has the free will to rise above all obstacles and transform ourselves. . It is a courageous step to engage in the process of counseling, and well worth it!

We are a group practice that is seeing clients in person and teleheealth. Life can be difficult on many levels and it is easy to get stuck on the negative path with worries. We believe in listening and being present to help people process through their hurt, pain and doubt. We have worked with individuals that have had past trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem challenges and more. We provide a safe, understanding place for clients to be able to process and work through those emotions. Our approach is to offer a collaborative and conversational way for clients to process emotions in a safe setting.

Whether you're dealing with complex PTSD, a survivor of abuse and/or trauma, facing perinatal or postpartum challenges, grieving, aging with dignity, or part of the LGBTQiA+ community, I want you to feel safe and valued during our therapeutic sessions. As your needs and experiences are the priority, tailored care is especially important to me and we will work together to determine what works best for you and your goals for treatment, even as they evolve over time. The process is yours and we will take things one step at a time; even when feelings or challenges seem overwhelming, you don't have to be alone.

You deserve a voice in the therapy experience, after all, you are the expert of your life story. I believe therapy looks different for each client sitting with me and come with a variety of ways to help you realize your goals as you set them. The virtual space we occupy together during our sessions is incredibly important to me. I want you to feel heard and understood first and foremost. I work towards building a strong rapport with each client so as we progress forward we can work collaboratively to challenge aspects of your life that may not be working for you anymore.

***Please use email as communication***PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL***Life is a journey and there are times we experience great joy on this journey, as well as difficult times filled with frustration, pain, and confusion. You may be experiencing a difficult time, and need some help and support to assist you as you navigate through challenges. No matter how dark and desperate it may seem at the moment for you, there is always hope. Hope is powerful. It gives us the ability to believe that things can and will get better, in order for us to take steps toward change. Counseling can be a powerful tool to help you find hope and healing.