Relational Therapists in Monroe, WA
This means I not only consider your emotional and intellectual needs, but your physical, spiritual, relational, and environmental necessities as well.
I am passionate about working with people, sharing in their stories, offering compassion, and providing guidance as able. In my counseling approach, I aim to present a personal and supportive therapeutic relationship, reinforced by strong and safe boundaries. You can expect a space that is distinctly warm, respectful, and deeply relational. I believe all individuals are full of the potential for self-actualization. With compassion and tenderness, I seek to be direct when calling out the best in individuals. I hope to help you obtain full responsibility for your health and well-being.
This means I not only consider your emotional and intellectual needs, but your physical, spiritual, relational, and environmental necessities as well.
I am passionate about working with people, sharing in their stories, offering compassion, and providing guidance as able. In my counseling approach, I aim to present a personal and supportive therapeutic relationship, reinforced by strong and safe boundaries. You can expect a space that is distinctly warm, respectful, and deeply relational. I believe all individuals are full of the potential for self-actualization. With compassion and tenderness, I seek to be direct when calling out the best in individuals. I hope to help you obtain full responsibility for your health and well-being.
Stories Of Hope- Rosy De Prado
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, MHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monroe, WA 98272
We are trained in diverse systemic- relational approaches and discuss with the person which could fit with their emotional, relational, and behavioral concerns.
Stories of Hope offers liberating healing processes with experience and evidence-based approaches. We celebrate diversity and are especially committed to QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Color). We are rooted in social justice perspective and cultural humility for understanding diverse living contexts, values, and traditions. We provide bilingual and bicultural counseling in English and Spanish. Our identities, behaviors, emotions, and personalities are affected and shaped by relationships with family, friends, and people in general. Talking about relationships is an important piece of our counseling approach.
We are trained in diverse systemic- relational approaches and discuss with the person which could fit with their emotional, relational, and behavioral concerns.
Stories of Hope offers liberating healing processes with experience and evidence-based approaches. We celebrate diversity and are especially committed to QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Color). We are rooted in social justice perspective and cultural humility for understanding diverse living contexts, values, and traditions. We provide bilingual and bicultural counseling in English and Spanish. Our identities, behaviors, emotions, and personalities are affected and shaped by relationships with family, friends, and people in general. Talking about relationships is an important piece of our counseling approach.
As your therapist, my goal is to provide you with a warm and welcoming environment where you are free to explore the areas of your life you wish to improve for holistic healing - physical, emotional, mental, relational, and spiritual. I offer a warm and empathetic environment as I use a person-centered approach that allows me to understand you through your own unique experiences and walk alongside you on this journey to achieve your personal goals. My primary focus is in child, individual, and couples/family counseling as well as working with neurodivergent populations using neurodiversity-affirming language and approach.
As your therapist, my goal is to provide you with a warm and welcoming environment where you are free to explore the areas of your life you wish to improve for holistic healing - physical, emotional, mental, relational, and spiritual. I offer a warm and empathetic environment as I use a person-centered approach that allows me to understand you through your own unique experiences and walk alongside you on this journey to achieve your personal goals. My primary focus is in child, individual, and couples/family counseling as well as working with neurodivergent populations using neurodiversity-affirming language and approach.
Stories Of Hope - Abby Shobe
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Monroe, WA 98272
I have worked with youth, adults, families, and couples from diverse backgrounds including BIPOC, LGBTQIA, neuro-diverse, and various cultural and religious communities. I believe everyone deserves to feel love, joy, and safety. Current and past experiences and environments can change the way we see ourselves and the world. Our human responses to trauma, oppression, and unfortunate circumstances may manifest as anxiety, depression, and many other mental health symptoms. I prefer to look beyond the symptoms to see the entire story and person.
I have worked with youth, adults, families, and couples from diverse backgrounds including BIPOC, LGBTQIA, neuro-diverse, and various cultural and religious communities. I believe everyone deserves to feel love, joy, and safety. Current and past experiences and environments can change the way we see ourselves and the world. Our human responses to trauma, oppression, and unfortunate circumstances may manifest as anxiety, depression, and many other mental health symptoms. I prefer to look beyond the symptoms to see the entire story and person.
CH Counseling- Mandah Gombosuren
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monroe, WA 98272
Current 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 love the work of therapy because it can help people to heal. Life can be stressful and we find ourselves lonely in it. I believe we humans need to have a safe environment where we are heard and validated. In today’s busy world it is not easy to find that someone who can be there for you to listen to your struggles in life and help you to heal.
Current 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 love the work of therapy because it can help people to heal. Life can be stressful and we find ourselves lonely in it. I believe we humans need to have a safe environment where we are heard and validated. In today’s busy world it is not easy to find that someone who can be there for you to listen to your struggles in life and help you to heal.
Feeling overwhelmed has sent you looking for a therapist. It’s tough to find one right now. You’re looking though for a place to unload. A place to receive support with the stress and difficulty that is your life right now. Juggling work, family, friends, responsibilities—plus added anxiety and/or depression. Things have been getting challenging. You need some help to cope with it all. It is a big step to reach out for help. I recognize the step you are taking. You can’t do this alone.
Feeling overwhelmed has sent you looking for a therapist. It’s tough to find one right now. You’re looking though for a place to unload. A place to receive support with the stress and difficulty that is your life right now. Juggling work, family, friends, responsibilities—plus added anxiety and/or depression. Things have been getting challenging. You need some help to cope with it all. It is a big step to reach out for help. I recognize the step you are taking. You can’t do this alone.
CH Counseling Services- Lizzie Krawczak
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MFT , Intern
Verified Verified
Monroe, WA 98272
Immediate openings! Therapy is a space to expand self-knowledge and foster connectedness. As a therapist, I meet you where you are with acceptance, compassion, and curiosity. I seek to honor your experience as the expert of your life, and foster this knowing in a collaborative, strengths-based, and culturally aligned manner. Depending on your needs, I also incorporate psychoeducation and coping tools to support you in your growth. My training emphasizes relationships and examining how the facets of our lives interact as an avenue for insight and growth.
Immediate openings! Therapy is a space to expand self-knowledge and foster connectedness. As a therapist, I meet you where you are with acceptance, compassion, and curiosity. I seek to honor your experience as the expert of your life, and foster this knowing in a collaborative, strengths-based, and culturally aligned manner. Depending on your needs, I also incorporate psychoeducation and coping tools to support you in your growth. My training emphasizes relationships and examining how the facets of our lives interact as an avenue for insight and growth.
Stories Of Hope - Emily Estrada
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Monroe, WA 98272
I am now accepting new clients - I believe everyone’s story is worthy of being heard, explored, acknowledged, and appreciated. I also believe that the stories we have about ourselves shape the way in which we move with the world. My goal as a therapist is to hold the space for my clients to come as they are. I want to create an environment of safety, understanding, and acceptance for my clients to be authentically themselves, explore where they are, and collectively work towards where they want to be. I want to assist my clients in shaping a story that serves them, one that acknowledges resilience and acceptance of oneself.
I am now accepting new clients - I believe everyone’s story is worthy of being heard, explored, acknowledged, and appreciated. I also believe that the stories we have about ourselves shape the way in which we move with the world. My goal as a therapist is to hold the space for my clients to come as they are. I want to create an environment of safety, understanding, and acceptance for my clients to be authentically themselves, explore where they are, and collectively work towards where they want to be. I want to assist my clients in shaping a story that serves them, one that acknowledges resilience and acceptance of oneself.
I believe the moment you show up to therapy, you've already begun the changes you're probably looking for. I'm ready to work for couples and families who feel stuck in their patterns and are looking to create meaningful change to support themselves in these trying times. Whatever your circumstances, I offer a non-judgmental space to be witnessed and open to curiosity and kindness. My formal education background in human rights reinforces my belief that anyone who comes to my practice is worthy of support and to be heard in a therapeutic space.
I believe the moment you show up to therapy, you've already begun the changes you're probably looking for. I'm ready to work for couples and families who feel stuck in their patterns and are looking to create meaningful change to support themselves in these trying times. Whatever your circumstances, I offer a non-judgmental space to be witnessed and open to curiosity and kindness. My formal education background in human rights reinforces my belief that anyone who comes to my practice is worthy of support and to be heard in a therapeutic space.
Stories Of Hope - Mariana Marban Maldonado
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
Monroe, WA 98272
My goal is to open a space of trust and confidence for my clients. My background has taught me to be curious about the diverse context of living and cultures of my clients. I am a very empathic and welcoming individual who will be fortunate to hear your story. We can work together to find your preferred self, make space for reflecting about how you want to handle difficulties, and find ways to grow stronger relationships. As a family therapist, I am interested in how to improve relationships with your children, siblings, parents or someone else in the family, we can work through that together.
My goal is to open a space of trust and confidence for my clients. My background has taught me to be curious about the diverse context of living and cultures of my clients. I am a very empathic and welcoming individual who will be fortunate to hear your story. We can work together to find your preferred self, make space for reflecting about how you want to handle difficulties, and find ways to grow stronger relationships. As a family therapist, I am interested in how to improve relationships with your children, siblings, parents or someone else in the family, we can work through that together.
Does this sound familiar? You feel like you aren’t enough. You’re exhausted from trying so damn hard. You’ve lost yourself in relationships or work. You doubt yourself and don’t feel confident. You have anxiety and endless worry. You feel stuck, not sure how to break free. You find yourself in unfulfilling relationships You work hard to avoid conflict and make others happy – yet it doesn’t seem to work. You’re tired of feeling this way! I believe that within you lies the strength to navigate through challenges and manifest the changes you seek. As the saying goes, "The only way out is through."
Does this sound familiar? You feel like you aren’t enough. You’re exhausted from trying so damn hard. You’ve lost yourself in relationships or work. You doubt yourself and don’t feel confident. You have anxiety and endless worry. You feel stuck, not sure how to break free. You find yourself in unfulfilling relationships You work hard to avoid conflict and make others happy – yet it doesn’t seem to work. You’re tired of feeling this way! I believe that within you lies the strength to navigate through challenges and manifest the changes you seek. As the saying goes, "The only way out is through."
Many of us seek therapy at different periods of our lives for different reasons, such as couple and family conflicts, losing loved ones, life transition issues, addiction, sadness, anxiety, and depression. We sometimes may not figure out what we are going through. Unknowns and uncertainties may increase in our lives and become unmanageable, or we are unable to fulfill our search for meaning. Therapy helps us cope with difficult and painful emotions, figure out what we are going through, and name it. Carl Rogers defines growth as any kind of movement toward “self-esteem, flexibility, or respect and compassion for self and others."
Many of us seek therapy at different periods of our lives for different reasons, such as couple and family conflicts, losing loved ones, life transition issues, addiction, sadness, anxiety, and depression. We sometimes may not figure out what we are going through. Unknowns and uncertainties may increase in our lives and become unmanageable, or we are unable to fulfill our search for meaning. Therapy helps us cope with difficult and painful emotions, figure out what we are going through, and name it. Carl Rogers defines growth as any kind of movement toward “self-esteem, flexibility, or respect and compassion for self and others."
Struggling in your relationships or within yourself? Seeking ways to foster healthier connections? I'm here to assist! Through attentive listening, I guide clients in understanding life challenges and uncovering root causes of distress.
Struggling in your relationships or within yourself? Seeking ways to foster healthier connections? I'm here to assist! Through attentive listening, I guide clients in understanding life challenges and uncovering root causes of distress.
Natalie Goobes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFTA, MedFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Monroe, WA 98272
Currently Accepting New Clients! I work with couples, families, and individuals with a systems perspective. I have experience working with Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Depression, adjustment to a change or stressor, and self-development skills. I am currently in training to work with people dealing with Cancer and additional chronic medical conditions. I have supplementary education in social justice and cultural studies.
Currently Accepting New Clients! I work with couples, families, and individuals with a systems perspective. I have experience working with Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Depression, adjustment to a change or stressor, and self-development skills. I am currently in training to work with people dealing with Cancer and additional chronic medical conditions. I have supplementary education in social justice and cultural studies.
Eric Gordon Huffman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Monroe, WA 98272
Not accepting new clients
For 20+ years I have been providing individual psychotherapy. You might be thinking about therapy because you have a sense that something is wrong or something hurts. Sometimes all you know is you have not felt happy for a long time. Perhaps you are experiencing confusion about a relationship or are having anxiety or depression. You have Bipolar Disorder or ADHD and want help beyond medications. Perhaps you are going through a transition such as divorce. You may find yourself up against the "same old problems" at work or home. You may be trying to manage trauma. I can help.
For 20+ years I have been providing individual psychotherapy. You might be thinking about therapy because you have a sense that something is wrong or something hurts. Sometimes all you know is you have not felt happy for a long time. Perhaps you are experiencing confusion about a relationship or are having anxiety or depression. You have Bipolar Disorder or ADHD and want help beyond medications. Perhaps you are going through a transition such as divorce. You may find yourself up against the "same old problems" at work or home. You may be trying to manage trauma. I can help.
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HopeLife Therapy Danielle Thayer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, BA, MS, LMFTA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Snohomish, WA 98290
Therapy approach: Narrative, Emotionally Focused, Solution-Focused, and Systemic Relational.
I am passionate about people and helping them become all they are created to be. I engage my clients with compassion, openness, and curiosity where we can learn and grow together. My hope is that every client moves toward a greater understanding of their preferred self, while experiencing more hope to create healthy goals and changes in their life. I believe therapy provides an opportunity to deeply explore oneself and our relationship with others. I understand that life can be challenging, and sometimes we need support to navigate through difficult times. At HopeLife Therapy, I provide a safe and confidential space to grow.
Therapy approach: Narrative, Emotionally Focused, Solution-Focused, and Systemic Relational.
I am passionate about people and helping them become all they are created to be. I engage my clients with compassion, openness, and curiosity where we can learn and grow together. My hope is that every client moves toward a greater understanding of their preferred self, while experiencing more hope to create healthy goals and changes in their life. I believe therapy provides an opportunity to deeply explore oneself and our relationship with others. I understand that life can be challenging, and sometimes we need support to navigate through difficult times. At HopeLife Therapy, I provide a safe and confidential space to grow.
I hold a trauma- informed relational psychodynamic approach, meaning the relationship we build in therapy will cultivate a collaborative partnership, empowering you with greater awareness and agency.
I love working with adult individuals/couples struggling with the effects of betrayal trauma and problematic sexual behavior/ relational issues. You may feel overwhelmed by emotional pain and shame with little insight of how you got to this lonely and isolated place. I want you to connect with your story and compassionately understand how you came to be who you are in the hopes to restore balance. Certs./Trainings: Gottman & EFT trained -Early Recovery Couples Empathy Model Trained - Associate Couples Betrayal Recovery Therapist & CSAT Candidate- APSATS trainee APSATS- EMDR trained EMDRIA- .
I hold a trauma- informed relational psychodynamic approach, meaning the relationship we build in therapy will cultivate a collaborative partnership, empowering you with greater awareness and agency.
I love working with adult individuals/couples struggling with the effects of betrayal trauma and problematic sexual behavior/ relational issues. You may feel overwhelmed by emotional pain and shame with little insight of how you got to this lonely and isolated place. I want you to connect with your story and compassionately understand how you came to be who you are in the hopes to restore balance. Certs./Trainings: Gottman & EFT trained -Early Recovery Couples Empathy Model Trained - Associate Couples Betrayal Recovery Therapist & CSAT Candidate- APSATS trainee APSATS- EMDR trained EMDRIA- .
Bre Arthur
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Snohomish, WA 98290
Waitlist for new clients
I am a relational depth-centered therapist who specializes in anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. I am passionate about helping people, especially women, grow and heal. I utilize psychoanalytic, Internal Family Systems, ecotherapy, and person-centered methods. My approach is both practical and deep, exploring coping skills that work best for you to manage your everyday life, as well as connecting your past to your present to get to the root of the issue. It is a joy to be able to walk alongside individuals and watch their brain’s profound ability to change through the process of therapy.
I am a relational depth-centered therapist who specializes in anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. I am passionate about helping people, especially women, grow and heal. I utilize psychoanalytic, Internal Family Systems, ecotherapy, and person-centered methods. My approach is both practical and deep, exploring coping skills that work best for you to manage your everyday life, as well as connecting your past to your present to get to the root of the issue. It is a joy to be able to walk alongside individuals and watch their brain’s profound ability to change through the process of therapy.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. I specialize in individual, couples and family therapy with mental health diagnoses as well as relational conflicts. I strongly believe that family is the fundamental yet the most important and influential factor for each individual's physical and emotional well being. I have witnessed many individuals broken and wounded because of their dysfunctional family systems and lack of courage to seek out the help they need when they needed.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. I specialize in individual, couples and family therapy with mental health diagnoses as well as relational conflicts. I strongly believe that family is the fundamental yet the most important and influential factor for each individual's physical and emotional well being. I have witnessed many individuals broken and wounded because of their dysfunctional family systems and lack of courage to seek out the help they need when they needed.
I primarily work from a relational psychodynamic perspective with a focus on interpersonal neurobiology and trauma-informed narrative and somatic therapy, as well as Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.
Welcome to Hawthorn Trail Therapy; I'm so glad you're here. Human-ing is hard. As relational beings our hearts are broken by grief, loss, and harm, and we can become disconnected from ourselves, others, and the world. The hawthorn tree symbolizes courage and resilience, and is known for healing of the heart. It takes courage to seek therapy; it is a step on the path of compassionate awareness toward healing and home. For me, this path is one of developing safety and flexibility in the nervous system, moving out of bracing or collapse toward openness and connection, finding new ways of being that lead to freedom and flourishing.
I primarily work from a relational psychodynamic perspective with a focus on interpersonal neurobiology and trauma-informed narrative and somatic therapy, as well as Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.
Welcome to Hawthorn Trail Therapy; I'm so glad you're here. Human-ing is hard. As relational beings our hearts are broken by grief, loss, and harm, and we can become disconnected from ourselves, others, and the world. The hawthorn tree symbolizes courage and resilience, and is known for healing of the heart. It takes courage to seek therapy; it is a step on the path of compassionate awareness toward healing and home. For me, this path is one of developing safety and flexibility in the nervous system, moving out of bracing or collapse toward openness and connection, finding new ways of being that lead to freedom and flourishing.
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Relational Therapists
How does relational therapy work?
Relational therapy was developed by psychologist Jean Miller, whose ideas stressed that having strong connections with others encourages better health and well-being when compared with a lonely existence. Conversely, poor interpersonal relationships do not foster growth and learning. Relational therapy also encourages trust in others and patience with others, along with better communication and less conflict.
Is relational therapy evidence-based?
Relational therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating certain mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral or acceptance and commitment therapy. However, relational therapy uses techniques found in cognitive behavioral therapy as well as psychodynamic therapy, which are both well-studied with empirical research.
How long are people typically in relational therapy?
Clients may see improvement after a few weeks or months of therapy. Like cognitive behavioral therapy, relational therapy can reduce symptoms within 10 to 20 weeks, at 45 to 50 minutes once a week. But like any type of therapy, improvement depends on the person and the severity of the problem.
Does relational therapy work?
While no therapy type will work for everyone, some evidence suggests that this therapy can be effective. Relational therapy can help a person manage problematic relationships as well as the mental health conditions that accompany difficult relationships like depression or anxiety. This therapy type may offer benefits that are hard to measure but can be just as valuable—including feelings of higher self-worth or healthier connections with others.