Emotionally Focused Therapists in Mountlake Terrace, WA
I utilize several different modalities, including CBT, Mindfulness, behavioral modification, EFT, Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma-focused, relational, motivational interviewing.
Hello, I'm Travis! I'm excited to meet you and start working with you on your therapy goals together. My ideal client is anyone who is struggling with navigating their life struggles. Additionally, it is constantly changing and often surprising. Assisting and strengthening others through turbulent times is what I enjoy doing. No matter what life presents us with, there is a way to capitalize on it—to grow, learn, progress, and be better (be even more successful) as a result of the action to the pain experienced. I know this professionally and personally. I have worked in trauma centers, emergency rooms.
I utilize several different modalities, including CBT, Mindfulness, behavioral modification, EFT, Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma-focused, relational, motivational interviewing.
Hello, I'm Travis! I'm excited to meet you and start working with you on your therapy goals together. My ideal client is anyone who is struggling with navigating their life struggles. Additionally, it is constantly changing and often surprising. Assisting and strengthening others through turbulent times is what I enjoy doing. No matter what life presents us with, there is a way to capitalize on it—to grow, learn, progress, and be better (be even more successful) as a result of the action to the pain experienced. I know this professionally and personally. I have worked in trauma centers, emergency rooms.
Mary Picardal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
I offer 100% teletherapy for adults (individuals and couples). The foundation of my practice is based on attachment and guided by research and work by Dr. Sue Johnson and Dr. John Gottman. I am passionate about helping others strengthen and build secure attachments. My work is centered around treating anxiety, depression, women’s issues, self-esteem issues, trauma, grief, and attachment disorders. The treatment modalities I utilize are attachment-based, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), feminist perspective, the Gottman Method, motivational interviewing, and Trauma Focused-CBT to name a few.
I offer 100% teletherapy for adults (individuals and couples). The foundation of my practice is based on attachment and guided by research and work by Dr. Sue Johnson and Dr. John Gottman. I am passionate about helping others strengthen and build secure attachments. My work is centered around treating anxiety, depression, women’s issues, self-esteem issues, trauma, grief, and attachment disorders. The treatment modalities I utilize are attachment-based, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), feminist perspective, the Gottman Method, motivational interviewing, and Trauma Focused-CBT to name a few.
Sarah Loux
Counselor, MA, LMHC, PLLC
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am hopeful to address the client's specific needs through my various training, including Emotionally Focused Therapy, attachment theory, and psychoanalysis.
Life can bring pain and frustration into one's heart and mind. It creates sadness, anxiety, and a feeling of being stuck. It may feel hard to imagine that it is possible to see the light at the end of the tunnel. You may feel stuck personally or within your relationships. Therapy can offer clarity and strength as you work through, rather than avoid, that which causes you pain. Providing a safe space for someone to process is essential, and together we can traverse the inner journey of self-discovery. Exploring one's thoughts, feelings, and the unconscious can help illuminate what keeps one stuck in unhealthy patterns.
I am hopeful to address the client's specific needs through my various training, including Emotionally Focused Therapy, attachment theory, and psychoanalysis.
Life can bring pain and frustration into one's heart and mind. It creates sadness, anxiety, and a feeling of being stuck. It may feel hard to imagine that it is possible to see the light at the end of the tunnel. You may feel stuck personally or within your relationships. Therapy can offer clarity and strength as you work through, rather than avoid, that which causes you pain. Providing a safe space for someone to process is essential, and together we can traverse the inner journey of self-discovery. Exploring one's thoughts, feelings, and the unconscious can help illuminate what keeps one stuck in unhealthy patterns.
Angeline Johnston
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, CHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
) to depth psychologies (psychodynamic, transpersonal, meditation) and for couples: EFT and PACT.
I work with people who are motivated to go deep because working on the surface has not brought results. If you are seeking therapy, it's likely that you are in some sort of pain and are looking to move through and beyond that pain to a place of greater safety and trust. Together we can commit to walking a healing path. We can address your needs for a fulfilling life in the here-and-now while processing old issues that perennially impact your ability to freely and joyfully relate to yourself and others.
) to depth psychologies (psychodynamic, transpersonal, meditation) and for couples: EFT and PACT.
I work with people who are motivated to go deep because working on the surface has not brought results. If you are seeking therapy, it's likely that you are in some sort of pain and are looking to move through and beyond that pain to a place of greater safety and trust. Together we can commit to walking a healing path. We can address your needs for a fulfilling life in the here-and-now while processing old issues that perennially impact your ability to freely and joyfully relate to yourself and others.
I am certified for Advanced Training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples ( EFT) and specialize in helping distressed partners step back from behavioral patterns of boundary intrusion and self-protecting to the underlying emotional needs that drive these behaviors.
The human need for inclusion, as well as separateness, exists in us all. In my practice with couples, I help partners identify these needs and the words that best express them. Partners can then feel more confidence discussing needs and differences with one another while traversing life’s separate and shared goals. When differences entangle into gridlock patterns, however, couple relationships can suffer conflict, avoidance, and even separation. I help partners step back from these repetitive patterns and find feeling words for their individual frustrations and unmet needs, to feel from the inside rather than project onto the other.
I am certified for Advanced Training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples ( EFT) and specialize in helping distressed partners step back from behavioral patterns of boundary intrusion and self-protecting to the underlying emotional needs that drive these behaviors.
The human need for inclusion, as well as separateness, exists in us all. In my practice with couples, I help partners identify these needs and the words that best express them. Partners can then feel more confidence discussing needs and differences with one another while traversing life’s separate and shared goals. When differences entangle into gridlock patterns, however, couple relationships can suffer conflict, avoidance, and even separation. I help partners step back from these repetitive patterns and find feeling words for their individual frustrations and unmet needs, to feel from the inside rather than project onto the other.
Dr. Peter Matthew Rivera
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
I am committed to evidence-based practice, such as Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Internal Family Systems therapy.
I am excited to welcome new clients and bring over 10 years of specialized experience in helping individuals and couples enhance their relationships, improve communication, and manage stress in healthy ways. Whether you're looking to rekindle intimacy, resolve conflicts, build trust, or navigate major life transitions, my approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs. Together, we will address the root causes of your challenges and develop practical, effective strategies.
I am committed to evidence-based practice, such as Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Internal Family Systems therapy.
I am excited to welcome new clients and bring over 10 years of specialized experience in helping individuals and couples enhance their relationships, improve communication, and manage stress in healthy ways. Whether you're looking to rekindle intimacy, resolve conflicts, build trust, or navigate major life transitions, my approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs. Together, we will address the root causes of your challenges and develop practical, effective strategies.
Sarah Hie
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
We are all authors to our own stories, and experts in our own lives. When our stories are silenced, harmed, or rejected, this can affect our lives and identities in many ways. It takes immense bravery to let a stranger look past the cover of your story, and you deserve a space where the chapters you wish to process will be handled with respect and care. Whether you are new to therapy or have been participating in therapy for years, I believe that my role is to sit with you wherever you are at in life. Therapy is hard work, and I honor this through taking our time together at your own pace.
We are all authors to our own stories, and experts in our own lives. When our stories are silenced, harmed, or rejected, this can affect our lives and identities in many ways. It takes immense bravery to let a stranger look past the cover of your story, and you deserve a space where the chapters you wish to process will be handled with respect and care. Whether you are new to therapy or have been participating in therapy for years, I believe that my role is to sit with you wherever you are at in life. Therapy is hard work, and I honor this through taking our time together at your own pace.
Michelle Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC, SUDP
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
Welcome! If you have found me, perhaps you have hit a point in your life when acceptance feels impossible and change might feel just out of reach. How we learn to navigate challenging and dark times also reminds us that we are capable of enduring difficult things! After all, you have found this page because you are determined to not only endure, but to overcome the obstacles you face. I am passionate about working with individuals who are feeling lost, depleted, and disconnected from themselves and their loved ones due to their mental health issues.
Welcome! If you have found me, perhaps you have hit a point in your life when acceptance feels impossible and change might feel just out of reach. How we learn to navigate challenging and dark times also reminds us that we are capable of enduring difficult things! After all, you have found this page because you are determined to not only endure, but to overcome the obstacles you face. I am passionate about working with individuals who are feeling lost, depleted, and disconnected from themselves and their loved ones due to their mental health issues.
Tabitha Citrine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
I’m dedicated to creating a warm and inclusive environment where you feel comfortable exploring your true self and addressing any challenges you're facing. I understand that deciding to seek therapy can be a daunting step, but I’m here to offer the support and guidance you need to navigate this journey with confidence. In our time together, we’ll focus on what matters most to you— whether you're looking to develop effective coping skills, work through past trauma, resolve interpersonal conflicts, or embrace radical self-acceptance, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
I’m dedicated to creating a warm and inclusive environment where you feel comfortable exploring your true self and addressing any challenges you're facing. I understand that deciding to seek therapy can be a daunting step, but I’m here to offer the support and guidance you need to navigate this journey with confidence. In our time together, we’ll focus on what matters most to you— whether you're looking to develop effective coping skills, work through past trauma, resolve interpersonal conflicts, or embrace radical self-acceptance, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
Brittany Parton, PLLC
Counselor, MS, MHP, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
Welcome to my practice! I'm dedicated to providing a nurturing and secure environment where you can embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and healing. My approach is rooted in the understanding of neuroscience and the Polyvagal Theory, offering insights into how our nervous system responds to trauma and stress. Through the lens of EMDR/ART (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, I specialize in addressing complex trauma, ADHD, Autism, grief, depression, and anxiety. My mission is to empower you with the tools and understanding needed to navigate life's challenges and cultivate resilience within yourself.
Welcome to my practice! I'm dedicated to providing a nurturing and secure environment where you can embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and healing. My approach is rooted in the understanding of neuroscience and the Polyvagal Theory, offering insights into how our nervous system responds to trauma and stress. Through the lens of EMDR/ART (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, I specialize in addressing complex trauma, ADHD, Autism, grief, depression, and anxiety. My mission is to empower you with the tools and understanding needed to navigate life's challenges and cultivate resilience within yourself.
Joey Bighouse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
You’re tired. Overwhelmed. Most things seem hard and it feels like there’s no space for even one more thing. Maybe your relationships or marriage are struggling. You’re unhappy with your weight or the way your body looks. If these things are true, there’s some work we can do together. My approach is client centered and goal-directed. We will have fun and celebrate your progress each step of the way! You will have a place to be accepted and receive support while learning the skills to manage the hardships of life. Whether you are seeking short -term or long -term care, I am committed to meeting you where you are.
You’re tired. Overwhelmed. Most things seem hard and it feels like there’s no space for even one more thing. Maybe your relationships or marriage are struggling. You’re unhappy with your weight or the way your body looks. If these things are true, there’s some work we can do together. My approach is client centered and goal-directed. We will have fun and celebrate your progress each step of the way! You will have a place to be accepted and receive support while learning the skills to manage the hardships of life. Whether you are seeking short -term or long -term care, I am committed to meeting you where you are.
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Barb A. Anderson
Counselor, MA, LMHC, PLLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
My aim is to help those clients who want to use therapy for insight, self-exploration, healing and personal growth. My theoretical approach is holistic and relational, which means - together, we can explore the ways in which your personal history and learned habits may still be influencing your emotions, coping patterns and behaviors -- ultimately affecting your sense of self. Together we’ll sort out your feelings so that you can more fluidly access your innate capacity for compassionate self-care. I encourage a mindfulness focus to engage your “in-the-moment” experience. Our therapeutic connection can serve as a rich resource.
My aim is to help those clients who want to use therapy for insight, self-exploration, healing and personal growth. My theoretical approach is holistic and relational, which means - together, we can explore the ways in which your personal history and learned habits may still be influencing your emotions, coping patterns and behaviors -- ultimately affecting your sense of self. Together we’ll sort out your feelings so that you can more fluidly access your innate capacity for compassionate self-care. I encourage a mindfulness focus to engage your “in-the-moment” experience. Our therapeutic connection can serve as a rich resource.
Alexi Bohling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to identify issues and goals to determine the best course of treatment and develop a treatment plan. I see the most progress with clients who are ready to talk about change or ready for change in their individual life and/or relationships.
I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to identify issues and goals to determine the best course of treatment and develop a treatment plan. I see the most progress with clients who are ready to talk about change or ready for change in their individual life and/or relationships.
Jessica Pike
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
Finding a therapist can be a difficult and vulnerable process. Some prefer going to the dentist over taking the leap to begin therapy. You might be drowning in your life currently or just trying to stay afloat. You may have significant trauma that infiltrates your day to day in various ways. The world can be incredibly difficult to exist in and it is okay to need extra help to navigate the complexities of what we go through. It is my goal to assist you in that navigation and help you function as best you can in a way that resonates with you, who you are, and where you want to be.
Finding a therapist can be a difficult and vulnerable process. Some prefer going to the dentist over taking the leap to begin therapy. You might be drowning in your life currently or just trying to stay afloat. You may have significant trauma that infiltrates your day to day in various ways. The world can be incredibly difficult to exist in and it is okay to need extra help to navigate the complexities of what we go through. It is my goal to assist you in that navigation and help you function as best you can in a way that resonates with you, who you are, and where you want to be.
I enjoy helping couples, families and individuals in working on relationship issues and concerns in a wide variety of areas these may be facing or dealing with. Some of the issues I can help with include depression, anxiety, health and medical problems, grief, loss, transitions, adjustment, self-esteem, troubled/at-risk youth or children, marriage and couple relationship issues, step-families, relationship concerns, sexual issues, teen concerns, child development, sibling and extended family concerns, and more. I work with clients on their issues and help them attain their goals. I focus on strengths, successes, emotions, thoughts and feelings in helping them.
I enjoy helping couples, families and individuals in working on relationship issues and concerns in a wide variety of areas these may be facing or dealing with. Some of the issues I can help with include depression, anxiety, health and medical problems, grief, loss, transitions, adjustment, self-esteem, troubled/at-risk youth or children, marriage and couple relationship issues, step-families, relationship concerns, sexual issues, teen concerns, child development, sibling and extended family concerns, and more. I work with clients on their issues and help them attain their goals. I focus on strengths, successes, emotions, thoughts and feelings in helping them.
Monica Edenholm
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, PA-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
I believe my job as your therapist is to create a safe place for you to be understood and accepted. Therapy can be a powerful place to create meaning and connection, growth and change. Together we can explore what this looks like for you. I will always offer a warm, empathic listening environment and you will know I authentically care about you and whatever you are facing.
I believe my job as your therapist is to create a safe place for you to be understood and accepted. Therapy can be a powerful place to create meaning and connection, growth and change. Together we can explore what this looks like for you. I will always offer a warm, empathic listening environment and you will know I authentically care about you and whatever you are facing.
Emily Nelson
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LMHC, SUDP
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
My clients often come to me facing challenges navigating life and trying to manage things like anxiety, stress, substance use issues, and relationships. Maybe traditional methods of recovery haven't worked for you and you're feeling stuck. Or maybe you want to continue working from a traditional recovery lense & fine tune some of your skills. My clients come wanting to explore their substance use, identify what their ideal recovery looks like and how to get there. You can expect us working together in sessions to develop realistic and attainable goals; things that you would like to see change in your life. Let me help you get there!
My clients often come to me facing challenges navigating life and trying to manage things like anxiety, stress, substance use issues, and relationships. Maybe traditional methods of recovery haven't worked for you and you're feeling stuck. Or maybe you want to continue working from a traditional recovery lense & fine tune some of your skills. My clients come wanting to explore their substance use, identify what their ideal recovery looks like and how to get there. You can expect us working together in sessions to develop realistic and attainable goals; things that you would like to see change in your life. Let me help you get there!
Alissa Hayes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
I am a clinical social worker licensed in Washington with over 8 year’s experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I have a person-centered approach and always aim to gather information from all aspects of a person’s life. From childhood to present and integrate diversity and multicultural aspects into treatment. I enjoy supporting clients in their counseling journey while providing them with resources and connecting them to services when needs are not being met. I value the insight of my clients and strive to provide a safe, nurturing environment for them to process whatever concerns they may be feeling.
I am a clinical social worker licensed in Washington with over 8 year’s experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I have a person-centered approach and always aim to gather information from all aspects of a person’s life. From childhood to present and integrate diversity and multicultural aspects into treatment. I enjoy supporting clients in their counseling journey while providing them with resources and connecting them to services when needs are not being met. I value the insight of my clients and strive to provide a safe, nurturing environment for them to process whatever concerns they may be feeling.
Paulette M Caswell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Waitlist for new clients
I know life is complicated and you would not be seeking therapy if you were not in one of those complicated moments in life, whether it be about a relationship with your spouse, your child or simply with yourself. My goal is to help you find a way to navigate those muddy waters and to make life not quite so rocky. I personally have a passion for parents and kids. I have worked in the field of child welfare and adoption and have seen the impact trauma has on the young and the old. I recognize how early childhood trauma impacts an individual throughout their life and impacts all relationships.
I know life is complicated and you would not be seeking therapy if you were not in one of those complicated moments in life, whether it be about a relationship with your spouse, your child or simply with yourself. My goal is to help you find a way to navigate those muddy waters and to make life not quite so rocky. I personally have a passion for parents and kids. I have worked in the field of child welfare and adoption and have seen the impact trauma has on the young and the old. I recognize how early childhood trauma impacts an individual throughout their life and impacts all relationships.
I work with women who are struggling with symptoms related to trauma, grief, depression, and chronic illness. I believe it is possible not only to recover, but to achieve greater resilience and post-traumatic growth. My goal will always be to help you find hope and strength in your journey while building greater insights and coping strategies. I hope to support and empower you to rise unbroken from whatever challenges you may face.
I work with women who are struggling with symptoms related to trauma, grief, depression, and chronic illness. I believe it is possible not only to recover, but to achieve greater resilience and post-traumatic growth. My goal will always be to help you find hope and strength in your journey while building greater insights and coping strategies. I hope to support and empower you to rise unbroken from whatever challenges you may face.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.