Veterans Therapists in Mountlake Terrace, WA
Holly Shockley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
My specialty is working with first responders and veterans who have suffered trauma due to their professions.
I've been practicing mental health therapy for about 21 years. I currently work with adults 18+ in Washington, Colorado and Texas. I specialize in EMDR, Trauma Focused Therapy, CBT and DBT with clients who have experienced past trauma's.
My specialty is working with first responders and veterans who have suffered trauma due to their professions.
I've been practicing mental health therapy for about 21 years. I currently work with adults 18+ in Washington, Colorado and Texas. I specialize in EMDR, Trauma Focused Therapy, CBT and DBT with clients who have experienced past trauma's.
Robert Diaz
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Waitlist for new clients
My approach is grounded in humanism, recognizing your unique experiences and potential for growth. I believe in your ability to find your own answers and solutions, and I'm here to support you along the way and explore the challenges in your life. Sometimes we get stuck or lost on our journey in life, and that’s ok. Whether you’re grappling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or life transitions, I offer a compassionate and collaborative partnership. I use an integrated whole-person approach to understand who you are and what makes you, you. There is no perfect modality or a “one size shoe fits all” approach to therapy.
My approach is grounded in humanism, recognizing your unique experiences and potential for growth. I believe in your ability to find your own answers and solutions, and I'm here to support you along the way and explore the challenges in your life. Sometimes we get stuck or lost on our journey in life, and that’s ok. Whether you’re grappling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or life transitions, I offer a compassionate and collaborative partnership. I use an integrated whole-person approach to understand who you are and what makes you, you. There is no perfect modality or a “one size shoe fits all” approach to therapy.
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.
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.
Meliora Psychotherapy and Supervision
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPC, BC-TMH, NCC
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
I'm always striving to find a better way to counsel middle-aged women who are considering or are now serving as their parents' primary caregiver/carer—a role-reversal few are prepared for especially if there is a history of unreported sibling physical and sexual abuse. My lived experience as a primary and long-distance carer coupled with nearly 25 years of counseling caregivers across the lifespan provides the foundational knowledge, clinical experience, and compassion necessary to validate and empower women serving as caregivers for aging parents—often without the support needed to maintain their own mental health wellness.
I'm always striving to find a better way to counsel middle-aged women who are considering or are now serving as their parents' primary caregiver/carer—a role-reversal few are prepared for especially if there is a history of unreported sibling physical and sexual abuse. My lived experience as a primary and long-distance carer coupled with nearly 25 years of counseling caregivers across the lifespan provides the foundational knowledge, clinical experience, and compassion necessary to validate and empower women serving as caregivers for aging parents—often without the support needed to maintain their own mental health wellness.
Welcome and congratulations on taking the first step into your personal growth. Is life causing you undo stress that seems overwhelming? Are there things that you can identify about your life that you would like to change or work on? I believe that throughout life we all need some assistance in some way. I am thankful for being able to provide that assistance for those in need. I am here to walk with you on your journey to personal growth. Contact me today to start getting the help you need and deserve.
Welcome and congratulations on taking the first step into your personal growth. Is life causing you undo stress that seems overwhelming? Are there things that you can identify about your life that you would like to change or work on? I believe that throughout life we all need some assistance in some way. I am thankful for being able to provide that assistance for those in need. I am here to walk with you on your journey to personal growth. Contact me today to start getting the help you need and deserve.
Michael Creech
Counselor, LMHC, LMHCA, NCC, CAP
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
Greetings! Some of the demographics I have served have included inpatient and outpatient care, private practice, substance abuse issues, psychotic spectrum disorders, gender identity issues, personality disorders, sex addiction, family and relationship issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD, Spirituality, and men’s issues. Some of the experiences that have contributed to my professional identity and approach to mental health treatment are my formal education at Pensacola Christian College where I received a BA in Pastoral Ministry and Liberty University where I received a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Greetings! Some of the demographics I have served have included inpatient and outpatient care, private practice, substance abuse issues, psychotic spectrum disorders, gender identity issues, personality disorders, sex addiction, family and relationship issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD, Spirituality, and men’s issues. Some of the experiences that have contributed to my professional identity and approach to mental health treatment are my formal education at Pensacola Christian College where I received a BA in Pastoral Ministry and Liberty University where I received a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Lynn Hackstaff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, DCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Why go to therapy? You might seek therapy when experiencing emotional pain or stress, even confusion about a situation or about yourself. Life challenges can pile up and seem overwhelming. Worry can interfere with relationships, work, and sleep. One goal of therapy is to relieve stress and every session should offer greater understanding of issues and relief in some way. Maybe you feel all alone with your concerns—it’s normal to feel that way. Therapy offers a place of understanding and acceptance, a place to be heard, and for you to feel safe with all of your feelings and thoughts, even those that you feel no one else has.
Why go to therapy? You might seek therapy when experiencing emotional pain or stress, even confusion about a situation or about yourself. Life challenges can pile up and seem overwhelming. Worry can interfere with relationships, work, and sleep. One goal of therapy is to relieve stress and every session should offer greater understanding of issues and relief in some way. Maybe you feel all alone with your concerns—it’s normal to feel that way. Therapy offers a place of understanding and acceptance, a place to be heard, and for you to feel safe with all of your feelings and thoughts, even those that you feel no one else has.
Welcome! Accepting new clients for telehealth psychotherapy. To schedule a call to see if we'd work well together, please call me at 425-640-7009 x9375. I practice therapy that is trauma-informed and grounded in the present moment. My role is to listen as deeply and clearly as possible, not to "fix" you in any way. Let's journey to your health and to what's next for you together via what you need to say.
Welcome! Accepting new clients for telehealth psychotherapy. To schedule a call to see if we'd work well together, please call me at 425-640-7009 x9375. I practice therapy that is trauma-informed and grounded in the present moment. My role is to listen as deeply and clearly as possible, not to "fix" you in any way. Let's journey to your health and to what's next for you together via what you need to say.
Junae Lynette Ilimaleota
Counselor, MA, MHP, LMHC
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
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.
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.
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.
Herd Path Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
My passion is helping and empowering others to build self-confidence and create their own path and journey in life. Herd path term means when hikers create new paths and maintain those trails. Life's main trails and paths don't always bring us happiness. I am trained and experienced in many holistic therapeutic approaches to guide and help you toward your goals in therapy. www.herdpathcounseling.com
My passion is helping and empowering others to build self-confidence and create their own path and journey in life. Herd path term means when hikers create new paths and maintain those trails. Life's main trails and paths don't always bring us happiness. I am trained and experienced in many holistic therapeutic approaches to guide and help you toward your goals in therapy. www.herdpathcounseling.com
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Break The Mold Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
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.
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.
Time To Blossom Counseling PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
Hi and welcome to Time To Blossom Counseling! I am delighted that you took the opportunity to consider your own needs and reach out for help. Everyone could use a little help at times. Maybe life has been overwhelming recently and you just need to reposition yourself. Maybe your current challenges are not new, but you have finally grown tired and ready to make changes. Maybe you feel as if your primary relationships are suffering and you could use a mediator. Maybe you have ongoing mental health challenges and need to build your support system. No matter your circumstance I am here to help you bloom where you are planted.
Hi and welcome to Time To Blossom Counseling! I am delighted that you took the opportunity to consider your own needs and reach out for help. Everyone could use a little help at times. Maybe life has been overwhelming recently and you just need to reposition yourself. Maybe your current challenges are not new, but you have finally grown tired and ready to make changes. Maybe you feel as if your primary relationships are suffering and you could use a mediator. Maybe you have ongoing mental health challenges and need to build your support system. No matter your circumstance I am here to help you bloom where you are planted.
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 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 have some telehealth availability at this time. If you feel I may be a good fit, call 425-640-7009 and book an intake directly with me. Thank you for stopping by!
I have some telehealth availability at this time. If you feel I may be a good fit, call 425-640-7009 and book an intake directly with me. Thank you for stopping by!
Aloha! Welcome! As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I will meet you exactly where you are at and walk the therapeutic journey with you. The therapeutic journey is a relational one, and together we will discover or recover your essential self, so that you can be the best version of the largest vision you hold about yourself. My therapeutic style is casual yet professional, with plenty of laughter and space for tears.
Aloha! Welcome! As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I will meet you exactly where you are at and walk the therapeutic journey with you. The therapeutic journey is a relational one, and together we will discover or recover your essential self, so that you can be the best version of the largest vision you hold about yourself. My therapeutic style is casual yet professional, with plenty of laughter and space for tears.
My clients are families of children with special needs who seek understanding, support, and guidance in navigating the complex and often overwhelming world of special education and autism evaluations. They desire accurate assessments and a clear diagnosis to better comprehend their child's unique needs, strengths, and challenges. Their ultimate goal is to ensure their child receives the appropriate support, services, and accommodations tailored to their specific requirements, fostering their growth academically, socially, and emotionally.
My clients are families of children with special needs who seek understanding, support, and guidance in navigating the complex and often overwhelming world of special education and autism evaluations. They desire accurate assessments and a clear diagnosis to better comprehend their child's unique needs, strengths, and challenges. Their ultimate goal is to ensure their child receives the appropriate support, services, and accommodations tailored to their specific requirements, fostering their growth academically, socially, and emotionally.
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.
Micaela Leavell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Micaela is a passionate, empathetic therapist whose approach is based in collaboration, humor, and the therapeutic relationship. As a multi-racial, cis-gender woman, and AuDHD human, Micaela strives to utilize her privilege to advocate for changes in oppressive systems while also understanding the difficulties one can face. Micaela understands the importance of tackling the intersectional identities of those with whom she works. She strives to practice therapy in a compassionate manner and to practice critical self-awareness, through eliciting feedback throughout the therapeutic process.
Micaela is a passionate, empathetic therapist whose approach is based in collaboration, humor, and the therapeutic relationship. As a multi-racial, cis-gender woman, and AuDHD human, Micaela strives to utilize her privilege to advocate for changes in oppressive systems while also understanding the difficulties one can face. Micaela understands the importance of tackling the intersectional identities of those with whom she works. She strives to practice therapy in a compassionate manner and to practice critical self-awareness, through eliciting feedback throughout the therapeutic process.
Erin Heath
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
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.
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.
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Why is mental health important for veterans and the military?
Veterans are more likely to face mental health challenges than the general public, and such mental health challenges can make it difficult for them to navigate day-to-day life. Improved mental health can result in better interpersonal relationships, lower levels of stress, and decreased dependence on substances, such as drugs or alcohol, for many veterans. Addressing common mental health conditions can also help facilitate recovery from physical health challenges that are faced by many veterans, such as chronic pain, physical injury, or poor sleeping patterns. Therapists trained in working with veterans can help address these concerns and help improve veteran mental health.
How can veterans get access to mental health support?
There are many resources for veterans to get mental health support, including through the VA or through their primary care doctor. Many service personnel are eligible for free or reduced-cost mental health counseling through the VA, depending on their service history and current income. Veterans can also utilize online directories, such as Psychology Today, or nonprofit organization resources like the Wounded Warrior Project, to find a therapist or other healthcare professional that specializes in their specific mental health needs. Veterans may also benefit from community-based groups that facilitate social connection and/or address specific concerns, such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
What type of therapy is best for veterans?
Veterans may benefit from multiple types of therapy, depending on what mental health challenges they are facing. Veterans seeking therapy for anxiety or depression may benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which encourage clients to understand how their thought patterns influence their behavior. Veterans with PTSD may seek other more specialized forms of therapy to treat trauma symptoms, such as EMDR or exposure therapy. Many veterans and military personnel may also benefit from family or couples counseling to address the stress and adjustment challenges that can be associated with military life.
Can therapy for veterans help with trauma and PTSD?
Therapy can be highly effective in helping veterans with trauma and PTSD. Therapists specializing in veteran mental health often have extensive training and experience helping veterans navigate symptoms of trauma and can teach clients coping techniques to handle common symptoms associated with trauma and PTSD. Some therapists may use talk therapy as their primary approach, while others utilize more structured therapy modalities in sessions, such as EMDR. Veterans can try multiple therapy modalities to find the best fit for them. Therapists can also help make referrals or connect clients with available resources, such as VA benefits, to help address other life concerns.