Trauma Focused Therapists in Medical Lake, WA

I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression and trauma related disorders. I offer a unique perspective specifically for law enforcement, military and first responders and their families, as well as pregnancy, post-partum, and the journey of motherhood. My passion is for those serving and raising our communities, those who grapple with crisis, traumas of others, and/or their own traumas. I provide a safe place to debrief these experiences, identify tools to manage the aftermath, and an avenue to continue serving with pride.

Are you concerned with a personal issue, overwhelmed by stress or worries, burdened by depression or anxiety? Are you trying to deal with a traumatic event in your life, past sexual abuse or emotional abuse? Are you struggling with family or relationship conflicts? Everyone encounters situations when one feels lost, unable to cope, or needs support and guidance. If you're looking for relief from pain; compassionate, nonjudgmental support and guidance; hope for improvement; and lasting change, counseling can help! Research shows that therapy can lead to increased happiness, productive coping mechanisms, fulfilling relationships and improved physical health.

I work with adults who are seeking help with past traumatic events such as sexual assaults, car accidents, medical trauma, relationship traumas,life threatening diagnoses, major life changes. Also clients who may suffer from anxiety disorders or panic. I also have an interest in working with clients who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered and issues surrounding sexual orientation and gender.

Are you looking for a therapist that thinks outside of the box? Are you struggling in an area of life? I combine art and other creative therapies with talk therapy to enhance the therapeutic process. My expertise lies in working with trauma, creative blocks, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, stress resilience and life transitions. My passion is helping others discover the depths of their strength and resiliency. My love for people, creativity and nature greatly influence my approach to counseling.

Are you experiencing anxiety? Have you or your child gone through a traumatic event or experienced a major loss? Are you having trouble maintaining a healthy relationship? Do you struggle from low self-esteem and/or low self-confidence? I practice client centered strengths based approaches that teach the client skills to successfully become their own therapist for the times they face barriers in their life.

Some days, maybe even most days, you feel at war with yourself. You burn through all of your mental (and physical) energy just by convincing yourself to do the tasks that make you a “productive” person. Some days, you win that war and accomplish what you wanted; other days, you feel like you lost it and beat yourself up for not doing better. You may not know where to start because everything feels overwhelming and maybe failure feels inevitable. Therapy can help you by identifying where to start and improving your ability to combat the negative voices in your head.

I work with couples and individuals who are struggling to connect or to repair from difficult situations. If you find yourself feeling disconnected and struggling with communication or trust, therapy may help. Whether you are looking for an individual therapist, couples therapist, or family therapist there is hope. I would like to provide a space for you to both process and gain tools that will be helpful in your everyday life.

Life can become so overwhelming at times.During these times sometimes we need assistance in navigating. I work with children, adolescents, families, individuals and couples. When we are facing life struggles I believe in having a safe environment for you to share your concerns. We can create a plan together to assist you with feeling more in control of your life. Using a person centered approach that is focused on your individual needs.

Accepting New Patients with for Ketamine Guided Therapy in my practice with evening, weekend, day, morning slots available Telehealth and In person. I specialize in Psychedelic Ketamine and THC Guided Therapy which is billed at private pay Only all other treatments cam be billed with insurances using therapists at our practice. I am a proud Army Veteran working in the field of counseling since 2015. I have experience working with combat veterans, CPS, couples, children, teens, adults, families, first responders, LGBTQ community, Licensed Approved Supervisor to Supervise Therapists, and a prior Director of a Psychiatric Hospital.

Do you feel stuck in patterns that are no longer serving you? Do you want to be more fulfilled at work and home? Do you have a history of trauma or abuse that is impacting your daily life? Wherever you are in your journey, I am here to support you with a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space. My goal is to help you understand yourself and to develop practical skills that align with your values and empower you to live a more gratifying life.

First of all, I am a Veteran. I have most likely had similar experiences to what you are going through right now. If you want to talk with someone who has experienced similar situations and has the advanced training to help you with your situation, I believe we can get your course corrected to reach your goals. I primarily work with Veterans, Military, Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and other Frontline workers. That's why Frontline Counseling was created.

Maybe you've been hearing about stepping into "main-character energy" or becoming the hero/heroine of your own story. A voice nags, quietly but persistently, that life is passing you by or reminds you that you really "should" do that thing you've been meaning to do. You long to be in alignment with your core values and feel proud of the person your unique life's journey has shaped you into. Perhaps you'd simply like to be able to identify what your dream life looks like. Maybe the idea of becoming more attached to your growth than your suffering intrigues you, you're just not sure how one makes that shift. What's an author to do?

At my very core, I enjoy and cherish people and your stories. That I get to be a part of your process of discovery, growth or healing is a great honor and one that I do not take lightly. I believe in the ability for people to heal, grow and change and draw from a holistic, person-centered approach. I specialize in assisting you through life's adjustments; meaning making, loss, grief and mourning; counseling with counselors; trauma, relationship challenges and struggles with a variety of mental health needs (e.g., anxiety, depression, anger, etc.). I believe in walking alongside you with your healing.

I am currently Focusing on Military Veterans in my practice: We can all use a little help now and then. I bring a diverse skill set of life and counseling experience. I grew up with a tumultuous household in a small community. I joined the military at a young age and have lived and worked throughout the world. I have had my own family, raising children weathering many successes and failures in the process. I have experienced counseling as a client; my personal experience enhances my great respect for my clients' vulnerability in our sessions. I am a fellow traveler in life, as you learn and grow so do I.

I provide therapy not only because I strive to support others, but because I believe therapy works. I admire the vulnerability and strength that go into the healing process. I know you have within you what it takes to heal, but that doesn't mean you have to do it alone. You deserve to feel safe enough in both your mind and body to fully engage in life. My clients are seeking out therapy for relief from their complex trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and/or anger. I work with anyone ages 14 and up.