Parenting Therapists in Lopez Island, WA

Sometimes the family and/or relationship process breaks down and people feel stuck. Relationships require us to be close in some ways and apart in other ways. This helps people be authentic with themselves and trusting of each other. With this trust and authenticity, people develop a new process for solving problems.

I am licensed in Washington with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Many individuals seek counseling with me because they have had painful or traumatic experiences that interfere with their ability to live a satisfying life, one filled with meaningful relationships, the ability to experience joy, and the ability to manage life problems skillfully. They often feel stuck and, although they've tried hard, they continue to experience problems in relationships and often suffer from anxiety, depression and the effects of trauma. They want to move forward in their lives with hope, confidence and a sense of purpose.

James Michael Seehof attained a Masters Degree in Psychology and was a licensed psychotherapist with a private practice in Idaho for 15 years. He is now practicing in the state of Washington on Orcas Island at the Healing Arts Center in Eastsound. He is currently licensed as an LMFT in the state of Washington and an LCPC and LMFT in the state of Idaho. He is comfortable working with diverse clients and respects their individuality. He tailors his technique to the needs of his clients, comfortable listening and exploring as well as discussing strategies needed to create change or solidify boundaries.

My approach is person-centered, relationally-based, and narrative. I work with a wide variety of clientele, but some of my strengths include working with children and families, working with men, and integrating culture and spirituality, especially Christian spirituality, into the treatment plan, if desired.

I am here to provide support for young people and their families through behavioral and/or emotional health concerns, transitions, difficult family dynamics, trauma, developmental milestones, school related challenges, social experiences, or something more general. I provide a trauma informed, psycho-education based, client/family centered, strength-based space that is more than typical talk therapy. Working as a bridge between children, teens, and their families our collaboration will focus on exploring behaviors, dynamics, and individual trauma responses in order to increase insight, communication skills, and familial strength.

Therapy provides a connection and opportunity to grow and change within challenging circumstances. My clients experience(d) abuse, neglect, or oppression; grieve unbearable loss; seek to modulate anger or battle low self-esteem; question religious/spiritual/political values; navigate conflict; express themselves creatively; integrate transformative events; and unlearn social conditioning. You can change course from your historical patterns! Siblings, parents & children, musicians and artists, gifted, professionals, highly sensitive people are among clients I find myself working well with. OR in-person; WA remote-only.

I understand that reaching out for help can be difficult and I am here to support you. I offer free consultation so we can meet to discus your or your child's therapy needs and determine if we will be a good fit. I have extensive training and experience working with children, tweens, teens, adults, and couples, My practice focuses on anxiety, depression, ADHD and other neurodiversity, puzzling behavior, learning disabilities, giftedness, trauma, and catastrophic illness. I am open to a phone call even if you just looking for information. I look forward to meeting you!

I work with a wide array of mental health concerns. Including, ADHD, self-harm, defiance, OCD, suicidality, self-harm, emotion regulation, depression, and anxiety. The majority of my career has been spent working in an emergency department and inpatient hospital setting. As an outpatient therapist, I combine these skills with additional therapeutic interventions to complete your treatment goals.

I see teens, college students, adults, and parents: One of the hardest things as a parent is watching your child/teen suffer, whether it be from anxiety, OCD, depression, intense emotion, or social challenges. You want to support your child but feel at a loss. You may feel like the tools you've used for parenting and connecting with your child no longer work. Navigating the demands on your time and the emotions of your child feels impossible. You're suffering, too.

Do you want to feel deeply listened to and understood, experience stress reduction, more hope and happiness, overcome fears or challenges, find greater meaning, purpose? Compassionate, respectful care for Individuals, Parents, Families: Life Transitions, ADHD, Autism, IDD, Anxiety, and more. I am opening up a few slots in March and am reaching out to my waiting list (many may have found other therapists) so get in touch if also interested.

AUG 2024- Accepting New Clients- I am a Stanford trained psychologist who works collaboratively with adults who are experiencing anxiety, relationships and attachment issues, divorce/betrayal trauma or challenging life circumstances. I also specialize in working with those going through life transitions associated with midlife such as parenting, aging parents, changing roles and women experiencing anxiety and moods issues related to menopause. My style is warm and casual and I like to bring humor to my sessions.

I offer psychoanalysis/psychoanalytic therapy for overcoming anxiety, depression and emotional difficulties at all phases of life. For many, a starting place in therapy may be describing concrete symptoms of pain and illness in your body, and/or life stressors such as finances, relationships, responsibilities, social/political stress, disease/chronic conditions. These topical, real-world struggles are important entry points to your emotional world and your inner life.

My approach to therapy is an integrated healing of the mind, body, spirit and soul to bring wholeness, which is available to every one of us. Through the lens of trauma-informed care, I specialize in betrayal trauma, childhood trauma, attachment concerns, grief and loss, parenting challenges, and mental health disorders that interfere with daily living. In addition, I work with those engaged in recovery from addictions.