Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Maple Valley, WA

Life can be overwhelming with all of the various circumstances, responsibilities, and pressures we face. Sometimes there are past issues, that no matter how hard we try to shake, they just won’t let go. We want to be able to figure it out on our own, but sometimes we need extra support.

Pregnancy and Parenthood changes, well... everything? Picture sipping a warm and comforting beverage while navigating, analyzing and being curious about the twists and turns of this transformative journey. In my approach we use our time intuitively, choosing curiosity over criticism. Let's explore the bumps, the messy moments, and embrace mistakes as stepping stones for growth and change. In our time together, we'll find laughter and tears amid sleepless nights, making therapy a space to celebrate the wild, beautiful ride of becoming a parent.

Often the struggles and barriers we face are opportunities to envision what we really want for our lives. I am here as a child & family therapist to join with you and your family where you are at in the moment, and to walk beside you towards where you hope to be. TOGETHER we will get to the heart of what really matters. I believe that each individual, from child to adult, has unique strengths to build upon. My approach establishes the foundation of treatment on these innate strengths to overcome challenges, as to move towards increased life satisfaction & healthy relationships.

My ideal client is a married couple with relationship challenges and I use some of the Gottman material. I also thrive while working with women or men facing depression or anxiety in addition to those who are transitioning to the golden years of life.

If you have been plagued with worry resulting in cycling and negative thoughts, fear and doubt, trauma, sadness, stress, sleep disruption, and substance abuse, I can help. Do you struggle to remain sober, drink, or use more than you realize? I can help you develop achievable goals and a healthy support system to decrease relapse potential.

First and foremost, what I do is about YOU! The fact that you are reading this says amazing things about the measurable quality of wholeness & excellence you have determined to possess; life should be deeply satisfying & fulfilling. No one has ever lived a life, where at some point, we look around & find we are somewhere we did not intend to be. Therapy is THE gift that allows you to tap into the resources that you already possess, which need to reconnect with your authentic self - where all of your inner values, intentions, and dreams are aligned & moving you towards the life you deserve to live. I welcome all people.

I believe that counseling is a practice of instilling, promoting, and maintaining hope and restoring the wounded person to wholeness. What inspired me to go into this field is a quote by Russell A. Barkley, “The children who need love the most, will always ask for it in the most unloving ways.” To some degree, this can be said about adults as well, so I dedicate what I do in helping individuals no matter how they ask.

Whether working on self-care, or working through life's challenges, investing time and effort into your mental health is important to overall health. I am here to help. I view clients as the expert on their lives, and our work together is a partnership combining your expertise on your life, with my clinical experience and training. Every client is unique, and I use an integrative approach tailored to your learning style, the presenting issue, and your goals in counseling. I consciously work to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and empathetic environment in which my clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.

If you are at a place in your life where you are open to growing and healing, I welcome the opportunity to partner with you. I will meet you right where you are and will offer a safe and confidential place to sift through life. There are always opportunities for each one of us to start over, create new patterns of thinking and living, pursue healing, and strive toward thriving. As a licensed clinical mental health therapist and professional certified coach, I can also offer support and coping skills for anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief, relational conflict, and other circumstances that arise.

I am most passionate about working with people who are not happy with their current situation and wanting to make a change. For individuals this might be wanting to analyze the relationship they are in, make a career change, challenge old mindsets that are no longer working for them or disuss current mental health symptoms they are experiencing. For couples this could be exploring compatability, communication challenges, lack of intimacy, ongoing conflict, confronting addiction or having experienced an affair. My training in trauma, addiction and recovering from affairs allows me to work with the most challenging circumstances.

What is the point of insight if nothing changes? What is the point of change if we lack insight as to why it even did? Through our conversations I’d like to help you to see, both yourself and your situation, in an authentic light with a new perspective that sticks with you long after you leave the therapy room.

As your therapist, my goal is to be an ally and collaborate with you to help you find balance in an otherwise chaotic world. One of my first priorities when working with a new client is to hear their story. Through that, I strive to empower you so that you can live the life you want and deserve. I will help you go inward and make sustainable changes so that you grow into the best version of yourself. I see clients as a whole person with many functioning parts/roles making up who they are and how they see the world.

I work with families, couples, and individuals needing support to be the best version of themselves. My clients often come to me with issues surrounding hopelessness and struggling with life transitions. I provide a safe, positive, and supportive place to process these issues and feelings without judgement. I hope to work collaboratively with you to reach attainable goals, whether it be individually or for your family.

Accepting new clients! Are you seeing your child struggle to keep up in school or socially? Feeling discouraged or hopeless? Being a child is tough at any age. And in recent years, the stresses and challenges have only increased, making it even harder for children to succeed. I bring a unique understanding of how brain function impacts behavior coupled with counseling skills to help children, pre-teens, and adults change their lives for the better. In addition to counseling, I am board certified in neurofeedback. I have worked hundreds of hours with clients to train their brains to shift into a more functional state.

I specialize in supporting those affected by chronic and progressive conditions that affect the brain; this can include, but is not limited to, Alzheimer's disease, related Dementias, Parkinson's, Stroke, PPA, Lewy Body, Frontotemporal Degeneration, Huntington's Disease. I work with those diagnosed, as well as their loved ones & caregivers. My support spans the whole journey; from recently diagnosed, into the later stages. Additionally, I offer guidance and navigation for those experiencing aging-related issues. I am available for sessions in-person, virtually, or through home-visits in select instances.

With twenty years in private practice, I’ve honed my ability to attune to a person’s unique lens and her lived experience. My passion is women's wellness: I holistically support women in all phases of life to thrive. My special focus is on those faced with infertility, pregnancy loss and birth trauma. Having lived through and healed from those challenges, my connection to women and mothering is intuitive. Drawing upon mindfulness and somatic (body-focused) training, I offer wellness skills for building trauma resilience, practicing mindful self-compassion, and managing the cumulative stress of womanhood and motherhood.

Do you want to master your goals with confidence? Create meaningful and positive relationships? Discover your authentic self while establishing trust with those you know and love? Experience more insight, more productivity, and more balance in your life? These are all attainable with the right set of skills and a mental health professional to support you on your path. In therapy, we will address your goals collaboratively and with compassion.

Welcome! Are you a young adult needing support? Or a parent needing additional parenting strategies, or guidance to better understand/support your child? Are you worried about your child/teen’s emotional well-being or social skills? I enjoy working collaboratively with children and parents alike to improve child and family well-being, often finding that working with both provides the best outcomes for everyone. I have special interests in working with gifted and twice-exceptional (2E) clients and homeschool/online school clients. Lastly I absolutely love working with teens and young adults - they make up a large part of my caseload!

Where are you trying to go? Is your past or fear for the future like a ball and chain, shackling you from the freedom you crave? Can you imagine your ideal life? I love to help my clients find a way toward living the life they envision. We all need a little help sometimes when life gets complicated. I always commit to working as hard as my clients in the time we spend together in sessions. I help clients gain practical skills and confidence for whatever challenges they are facing. Call me today and we will work together to break through to your best life!