Gottman Method Therapists in Lynnwood, WA

Courageous You is based in Seattle Washington and is led by me, Sarah Wolfer; a licensed psychotherapist and ketamine-assisted therapist with training and lived experience around working with couples, queer folx, and non-monogamous humans. My life’s work is to provide safe spaces for queer and non-monogamous humans to explore their inner world and find the healing they need to live a fulfilling life. I use various therapeutic models I've learned over the last 12 years, including parts work, CBT, psychedelic-assisted therapy, the Gottman method, motivational interviewing, somatic healing, and trauma-informed care among others.

Are you struggling or stuck? Do you feel confused, overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, or afraid? Do you feel sad, lonely, empty, lost, worthless, ashamed, or guilty? I am here to help you to go through your emotional pain, difficult life issues, relational issues, adjustment issues, mental health issues, or other overwhelming troubles and brokenness. I will listen and work with you to solve your issues and achieve your goals, to adjust to changes, to find yourself, and to feel connected to the world around you. I will walk with you in your journey to facilitate your healing and to grow into your full potential.

Congratulations on taking the first steps to becoming the person you want to be. I believe in empowering people to overcome the difficulties in their lives. My passion is helping clients to overcome barriers to living their best life by bringing out their inner strength, using therapy for insight, self-exploration, healing, and personal growth. My theoretical approach is eclectic and relational. Together we can explore how your personal history and learned habits may influence your emotions, coping patterns, and behaviors,- ultimately affecting your sense of self for the better.

I help individuals and couples in all stages of life find healing and growth in the face of anxiety, depression, challenging relationships, and life transitions. I am passionate about supporting women who are striving to cope, rediscover their identities, and find belonging. I also love working with premarital and newlywed couples as well as collaborating with couples experiencing disconnection, conflict, addiction, or infidelity and creating space for emotional and relational healing.

Welcome! Making the choice to start therapy can be overwhelming. Knowing what to expect can help. Our sessions will take place via secure Telehealth or in person, depending on your needs. I have over 15 years of experience in working with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, chronic illness, grief/loss, motherhood, postpartum depression/anxiety and adults navigating life transitions. I utilize holistic, relational and strengths-based approaches to work with you towards growth and healing. I work with adults and couples. I am LGBTQIA+ and Neurodivergent Affirming therapist.

I am passionately committed to helping you with issues of loss, sadness, anger, anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD, trauma, and relationship problems. I am comfortable working with preteens, teens, young and older adults, couples, and families. I offer you a warm, safe nonjudgmental space in which you and I can work together to discover tools which will enable you to build more authentic joyful connections and intimacy with yourself and within your interpersonal relationships. I draw from a wide variety of theories, techniques, and approaches that will enable you to move deliberately and comfortably towards your goals.

Change can often be painful & challenging but can also open us up to creating the life we most desire. You’ve made a brave step towards your healing and I am here to support you with the shifts you want to see in your life. I work with individuals, couples and families who are navigating strained relationships, marginalization from oppressive systems, or who are simply looking to feel better. Together, we will create a safe space for you to process your experiences, gather the tools and resources you need to embody the change you want.

I am Nichole Speaks, a compassionate Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate who acknowledges the courage and vulnerability it takes to seek therapy. Consequently, I endeavor to create a secure and nurturing environment, encouraging you to openly explore your thoughts, emotions, and obstacles. Recognizing the power of connection and collaboration, I work alongside you to craft customized strategies that align precisely with your unique aspirations and requirements. I have a special interest, training and experience working with those experiencing substance use disorders, grief and loss, end of life, co-occurring and adolescents.

Are you feeling sad, overwhelmed, emotionally fragile, anxious or otherwise emotionally burdened? Are you feeling stuck in setting healthy boundaries, or are you wanting to recover from emotional abuse and gaslighting from a narcissistic partner? I offer care for a variety of mental health conditions. I will empower you in your mental health journey by equipping you with resources and knowledge to overcome obstacles. I approach mental health care with a patient-centered commitment. I am passionate about understanding YOU, not just the identified problem!

With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 22 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.

I enjoy working with individuals who have experienced scary or stressful childhood experiences and would like a safe space to process those experiences. Sometimes those experiences turn into mood disorders, PTSD, anxiety, or failure to thrive in relationships. I am interested in helping guide you to working through these struggles and finding peace in your life. I also enjoy working with couples who feel disconnected in their relationships and would like a new direction with their partner.

At Amber Vista Counseling, I want to work with you as you see yourself currently and help you move towards your goals of the future and learning to understand how to see yourself from a different lens. I want to help you see your past while also moving towards the future as well as find ways to do that on your own. Sometimes we need someone in our corner to help us through these difficult times and to be that support when you may be able to be that support for yourself.

Coming from the emergency medical field, I’ve seen firsthand how the mind, body, and soul are connected. We are all intersectional beings that encompass a vast amount of love and kindness, to give to ourselves and share with others.

As your therapist, my goal is to create a space where you feel safe and supported on your path of healing and self-discovery. I believe that we each have a unique story and as humans we are capable of holding many conflicting truths. We can love our lives and still experience anxiety and overwhelm from the responsibility of it all. I am here to listen and collaborate, with empathy and without judgment. Together, we can explore how therapy can help you develop deeper understanding and self-compassion, address self-limitations like perfectionism and shame, and discover deeper meaning and purpose from life.

Let me help you explore your connection to the personal and professional, the romance and friendship, physical and spiritual aspects for your life. This leads down an existential path driven by your exploration into your suffering and how to be with it. In my work, I am analytical, patient and kind to discovering strengths and stability. Let's discover what you know consciously and unconsciously.

Life can be isolating at times. This is especially true when you add in ADHD, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, chronic illness, and Queerness, cultural, and relationship issues. We hold so many identities and struggles that influence who we are and how we move through our place in the world. It is essential to find yourself among those identities and move into the whole version of yourself that finds comfort in the here and now. This includes finding your community and support through all that life throws at us.

Life is complicated and we are all products of our upbringing, life experiences, and personal coping mechanisms. We are aware of some of these mechanisms and others, we are not. Whether it is a temporary set-back or a chronic condition, helping to uncover what lays beyond our consciousness and how that affects our thoughts, feelings, and behavior is a process that will lead to greater well-being, increased self-awareness, and fulfilling personal potential. I will work to understand your worldview, current constraints, existing resources and strengths, and apply an integrative theoretical approach.

Working from a collaborative and eclectic approach, I facilitate and foster a warm, compassionate, and empathetic therapeutic environment providing mental health counseling services, specializing in holistic and humanistic counseling practices utilizing narrative, systems, and emotionally focused therapy (EFT) through an attachment and heart-focused lens to help individuals, partners, and families access their well-being, develop insight, and build relationships.

My goal is to travel with you on your pilgrimage to deeper self-knowledge, giving you tools for healing and emotional development as you shine a light into the shadow places of the soul. This goal is the same for individuals, couples, families, and groups. This can be a lengthy journey or a brief one, depending on what you need in your life right now. We will create a support plan together and have regular assessments in order for you to see how you are accomplishing your goals.