Premera Therapists in Mountlake Terrace, WA

I strive to provide a respectful and supportive environment, where you can feel comfortable and safe. In this setting, we can collaborate on how best to understand your situation, identify your goals, and find solutions. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties utilizing evidenced based therapeutic modalities and techniques to address the issues that are interfering with your quality of life.

My approaches are client centered, solution focused and strength based. I utilize processes that are interactive, collaborative and holistic. I honor each clients unique healing journey and guide them through self-compassion and self-care.

I assist clients with exploring, understanding, and reflecting on themselves and creating their unique treatment plan, based on their unique needs, goals and strengths to improve their quality of life. As well as, monitoring their progress regularly.

I approach therapy with a person-centered focus, tailoring my methods to meet your unique needs and concerns. Together, we will explore your strengths, values, and goals to create a personalized plan for growth and healing. Whether you're dealing with issues related to relationships, personal development, or mental health, my aim is to provide support and guidance as you navigate the complexities of life. My commitment to our therapeutic relationship is built on trust, empathy, and collaboration. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can freely express your thoughts and feelings.

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 have over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families across a variety of settings. Across this time, I have successfully helped individuals struggling with a variety of issues across the spectrum of life-challenges. At present, I most commonly work with individuals who find themselves struggling to manage symptoms related to anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, chronic illness, grief, and/or trauma-related issues.

My therapy practice is centered in helping people discover the strength they already have, but have been struggling to use. Therapy can be useful for anyone, but sometimes finding the strength to seek out help can be the hardest part. I use a non-judgemental, empathetic, and casual approach with my clients to meet them wherever they are in their lives. Together, we establish goals and solutions. I work with those who are struggling with self-expression and effective communication as well as those who are having difficulty with identity exploration within and outside of relationships.

I am extremely passionate about supporting your process through providing a safe and inviting experience that goes at the pace in which you feel most comfortable and tailors to your specific needs. I am also an avid believer in empowering individuals to feel self-sufficient through the process of recognizing your own strengths, allowing those strengths to expand and grow, and gain tools that you will be able to internalize and apply outside of our sessions to help you with your everyday life.

I have a bachelor’s degree in social work from Stockton State University in Pomona NJ and a master’s degree in mental health Counseling from City University in Bellevue WA. I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist through the WA state Department of Health. I have over 15 years of experience in varied mental health counseling settings I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Suicide Assessment and Treatment.

I work toward helping to increase your tolerance for what may seem to be overwhelming by creating a trusting therapeutic relationship in a safe and non-judgmental environment. I believe that establishing a trusting relationship is foundation to provide you with strengths to look inward, recognize patterns of your thinking processes, and explore quality of relationship(s) that you have with yourself as well as with others.

I believe that for therapy to be effective, a space must be created in which the client feels safe to become their full authentic self. When the individual is seen and heard without judgement, acceptance and growth can begin to unfold.

Emotions can be both wonderful and scary. Feeling alone in a crowd, or feeling crowded when alone, can happen to anyone. We may ask ourselves: "What am I afraid of?", "Why am I angry?", "Why did I just do that?", or "Why is this happening?" We may also tell ourselves, "I don't deserve this.", "I always mess things up.", or "No one can help me." If you can relate to these types of questions or statements, I may be able to help.

Hello! My name is Awilda. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington. I hold a Master's Degree in Social Work from Boise State University and a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Lewis-Clark State College. I have 14 years of professional experience within the social work field, primarily in child welfare and adult services.

There are many reasons you might seek psychotherapy: to renew your self-confidence, relieve stress and anxiety, heal from trauma, conquer obstacles, and improve your capacity to manage feelings and fears; to heal old wounds, make sense of current and past relationships, or resolve repeated disappointments. No matter the issue, I believe that insight-based psychotherapy can help you to better understand yourself, break old patterns, and give you more options to create the more fulfilling life you deserve.

"Danielle understands that showing up is half the battle." --- Anonymous

Many people decide to come to counseling because they feel stuck. Often, this "stuckness" is based on a belief or value that has been imposed by someone else. Sometimes, we need help to break out of an unhelpful "mold." My goal is to build a unique relationship in your life where I can provide an unbiased, outsiders perspective on the situations and emotions you are dealing with. Life can be good, and life can also be really hard. How do you cope with the hard stuff? I seem to click really well with teens and young adults. I enjoy working with anyone one-on-one and will do my best to provide a safe and accepting environment.

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.

** My practice is currently closed to new clients.** I work with individual adults providing psychotherapy. My practice is focused on those with worries, fear, low energy, sadness, irritability, a lack of confidence, as well as parenting, relationship, and medical issues. As you consider therapy, you may feel overwhelmed or uncertain. I offer a compassionate, caring, and respectful relationship. In the safety of this relationship, we will explore the changes you would like to make and I will assist you in making them happen.

My passion is people, and my goal in therapy is helping individuals work through issues in order to improve their overall quality of life. I help the client to identify their own strengths and ways that these might be useful in the healing process, as well as helping them to build new strengths to implement in the management of emotions, traumas, and/or mental illness. I use tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Common Elements Treatment Approach, and Motivational Interviewing.