Narrative Therapists in Newcastle, WA
Angel Asuncion-Reed
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA, EMDR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Newcastle, WA 98059
I practice Narrative Therapy, EMDR-trained (trauma-focused), Internal Family Systems Therapy, Child-Centered Play Therapy, Multicultural Therapy, Family Constellations (Ancestral Healing) Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy; also, integrating art & experiential therapy modalities.
My therapy work is rooted in a systemic approach with children, adolescents, couples, and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting challenges, grief, etc... . Through my own identities and experiences as a 1.5 generation immigrant from the Philippines, being raised in Los Angeles, and as an educator for over 20 years, I understand the impact of harm and losses that carry from generation to generation caused by systems that are not made for us. They surface in our lives and within our relationships.
I practice Narrative Therapy, EMDR-trained (trauma-focused), Internal Family Systems Therapy, Child-Centered Play Therapy, Multicultural Therapy, Family Constellations (Ancestral Healing) Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy; also, integrating art & experiential therapy modalities.
My therapy work is rooted in a systemic approach with children, adolescents, couples, and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting challenges, grief, etc... . Through my own identities and experiences as a 1.5 generation immigrant from the Philippines, being raised in Los Angeles, and as an educator for over 20 years, I understand the impact of harm and losses that carry from generation to generation caused by systems that are not made for us. They surface in our lives and within our relationships.
Hi, I’m Brian. Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, struggling with life transitions, or simply seeking personal growth? I understand that the journey toward healing and personal growth can feel daunting, and together we can create lasting change in your life. My work isn't just about alleviating symptoms; it's about transformational change, one session at a time. My goal is to help you live a fulfilled life.
Hi, I’m Brian. Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, struggling with life transitions, or simply seeking personal growth? I understand that the journey toward healing and personal growth can feel daunting, and together we can create lasting change in your life. My work isn't just about alleviating symptoms; it's about transformational change, one session at a time. My goal is to help you live a fulfilled life.
Trust, initially, is not earned, it is a risk. And so it means if you experience distrust upon our first encounter, well then you might just be a member of the human race. The safer someone is, the more likely they are to venture into trust, and so this is the primary specialization of therapy, to create a space that is safe. There are varying degrees of safety, but for the most part it comes when: you can be yourself, feel acceptance and positive regard, do not have to protect yourself from abusive behavior, experience confidentiality and kindness, a willingness by someone to help, and that the person before you is authentic.
Trust, initially, is not earned, it is a risk. And so it means if you experience distrust upon our first encounter, well then you might just be a member of the human race. The safer someone is, the more likely they are to venture into trust, and so this is the primary specialization of therapy, to create a space that is safe. There are varying degrees of safety, but for the most part it comes when: you can be yourself, feel acceptance and positive regard, do not have to protect yourself from abusive behavior, experience confidentiality and kindness, a willingness by someone to help, and that the person before you is authentic.
Erin Dierickx
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFTA
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Newcastle, WA 98059 (Online Only)
Are you hoping to better communicate, manage conflict and revamp your connection with your partner? Or are you in the midst of a major life transition? My clients struggle like you. Despite their brilliance, creativity and drive, the pressures of adapting to life's changes or communicating with their partner seem overwhelming. Before my clients came to see me, they figured that it was “too late” to make a change, and their life “is what it is.” They feared that if they took any drastic steps to improve their lives, it would be considered “selfish.” The fear of change, but also the fear of never changing created tension and anxiety.
Are you hoping to better communicate, manage conflict and revamp your connection with your partner? Or are you in the midst of a major life transition? My clients struggle like you. Despite their brilliance, creativity and drive, the pressures of adapting to life's changes or communicating with their partner seem overwhelming. Before my clients came to see me, they figured that it was “too late” to make a change, and their life “is what it is.” They feared that if they took any drastic steps to improve their lives, it would be considered “selfish.” The fear of change, but also the fear of never changing created tension and anxiety.
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Sound Guidance: Expressive Arts Counseling
Counselor, LMHC, MT-BC, NMT
Verified Verified
Renton, WA 98059 (Online Only)
At Sound Guidance, we integrate the Expressive Arts therapies - art, music, movement, poetry, play - into more familiar modalities like CBT, Jungian, Narrative, Internal Family Systems and other more talk-based therapeutic approaches, to engage in a more whole-brain experience.
From early childhood, we are surrounded by expectations - from family, friends, culture, society. We internalize those expectations and experience their impact on our health, career, finances, relationships. Sometimes it manifests as perfectionism or Imposter Syndrome…sometimes as anxiety, grief, depression and stress. In the effort to please everyone, we are often left exhausted, defeated, feeling like a failure. So maybe it’s time to rewrite that script imposed upon you…or the one that you imposed upon yourself.
At Sound Guidance, we integrate the Expressive Arts therapies - art, music, movement, poetry, play - into more familiar modalities like CBT, Jungian, Narrative, Internal Family Systems and other more talk-based therapeutic approaches, to engage in a more whole-brain experience.
From early childhood, we are surrounded by expectations - from family, friends, culture, society. We internalize those expectations and experience their impact on our health, career, finances, relationships. Sometimes it manifests as perfectionism or Imposter Syndrome…sometimes as anxiety, grief, depression and stress. In the effort to please everyone, we are often left exhausted, defeated, feeling like a failure. So maybe it’s time to rewrite that script imposed upon you…or the one that you imposed upon yourself.
Svetlana Shjerven
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Renton, WA 98055 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I also draw from CBT, MI, Narrative, strengths-based, somatic and mindfulness approaches.
I believe in the importance of feeling connected in relationships, to our environment, and to ourselves. Addressing the “here and now” that arises during therapy allows our sessions to adapt and work with the difficult emotions or thoughts that come up, in an environment that is judgment free and safe. I specialize in working with those who are experiencing anxiety, depression, agoraphobia, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem issues, grief and chronic pain, among other issues. I am LGBTQIA+, gender-affirming, and enjoy working with clients along the spectrum of neurodiversity and disability. Learn more about me here: cicadamh.org
I also draw from CBT, MI, Narrative, strengths-based, somatic and mindfulness approaches.
I believe in the importance of feeling connected in relationships, to our environment, and to ourselves. Addressing the “here and now” that arises during therapy allows our sessions to adapt and work with the difficult emotions or thoughts that come up, in an environment that is judgment free and safe. I specialize in working with those who are experiencing anxiety, depression, agoraphobia, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem issues, grief and chronic pain, among other issues. I am LGBTQIA+, gender-affirming, and enjoy working with clients along the spectrum of neurodiversity and disability. Learn more about me here: cicadamh.org
Anand, coined in Eastern Philosophies, embodies human happiness or bliss. Our past experiences can act as barriers to this experience. In therapy, a journey of self-discovery, we co-create a space to unwind your narrative and find healing. I invite you to explore a heightened self-awareness to guide your everyday expierencing. As a guide, I assist with individuals facing grief and loss, anxiety, OCD, depression, life transitions, bipoc/immigrant issues, and trauma/attachment concerns. Together, let’s seek out to discover your definition of Anand—an essence of contentment.
Anand, coined in Eastern Philosophies, embodies human happiness or bliss. Our past experiences can act as barriers to this experience. In therapy, a journey of self-discovery, we co-create a space to unwind your narrative and find healing. I invite you to explore a heightened self-awareness to guide your everyday expierencing. As a guide, I assist with individuals facing grief and loss, anxiety, OCD, depression, life transitions, bipoc/immigrant issues, and trauma/attachment concerns. Together, let’s seek out to discover your definition of Anand—an essence of contentment.
Instead, we'll use a field-tested mix of narrative therapy, existential approaches, everyday mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
Welcome! My name's David Flack. I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Substance Use Disorders Professional. For over two decades, I’ve provided counseling to teens and young adults with a wide variety of mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and histories of trauma. I can help you, too. Together, we'll make choices about what to change, identify behaviors to leave behind, and develop the insight and skills needed for the journey ahead.
Instead, we'll use a field-tested mix of narrative therapy, existential approaches, everyday mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
Welcome! My name's David Flack. I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Substance Use Disorders Professional. For over two decades, I’ve provided counseling to teens and young adults with a wide variety of mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and histories of trauma. I can help you, too. Together, we'll make choices about what to change, identify behaviors to leave behind, and develop the insight and skills needed for the journey ahead.
My approach is integrative with elements of acceptance and commitment therapy, relational cultural theory, interpersonal process, narrative practice, and guided by intersectional feminism, social & transformative justice models, anti-racism, and body liberation frameworks.
PEAK Psychological Wellness is a group practice that provides culturally responsive individual therapy and psychological evaluation. As a Latina counselor, I wholeheartedly value identity, intersectionality, and autonomy as fundamental to the therapeutic process. I believe that therapy provides us with the opportunity to express ourselves to the fullest extent without fear of judgment or retaliation. My goal as a therapist is to create an affirming space for you to explore difficult feelings by harnessing your strengths and honoring your boundaries, all while providing and receiving constructive feedback along the way.
My approach is integrative with elements of acceptance and commitment therapy, relational cultural theory, interpersonal process, narrative practice, and guided by intersectional feminism, social & transformative justice models, anti-racism, and body liberation frameworks.
PEAK Psychological Wellness is a group practice that provides culturally responsive individual therapy and psychological evaluation. As a Latina counselor, I wholeheartedly value identity, intersectionality, and autonomy as fundamental to the therapeutic process. I believe that therapy provides us with the opportunity to express ourselves to the fullest extent without fear of judgment or retaliation. My goal as a therapist is to create an affirming space for you to explore difficult feelings by harnessing your strengths and honoring your boundaries, all while providing and receiving constructive feedback along the way.
Trained in Narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, DBT, CBT, and Solution-focused brief therapy.
As an immigrant in the U.S., there may be nuances to your experiences at work or family. Without the support you had 'back home', you may be lonelier and more overwhelmed than ever before. But it doesn't have to be this way. Through individual therapy, or single-session consultations, I can support you in understanding your experience and reconnecting with the strengths that have brought you this far in life. To book a meeting, visit my website. Email me to request a 15-minute consultation at no-charge. To know more about me you may visit pranhwellness.com
Trained in Narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, DBT, CBT, and Solution-focused brief therapy.
As an immigrant in the U.S., there may be nuances to your experiences at work or family. Without the support you had 'back home', you may be lonelier and more overwhelmed than ever before. But it doesn't have to be this way. Through individual therapy, or single-session consultations, I can support you in understanding your experience and reconnecting with the strengths that have brought you this far in life. To book a meeting, visit my website. Email me to request a 15-minute consultation at no-charge. To know more about me you may visit pranhwellness.com
Lori Kimmerly Therapy and Coaching, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Renton, WA 98059
I've been influenced by many therapy treatment models - Narrative, Emotionally Focused Therapy and CBT.
I'm a relationship therapist. I love relationships, creating connection and figuring out how and why things disconnect us. If you feel stuck in one of yours - family, friend, partner - I'd love to collaborate on what might get you unstuck. I know many of us say "communication" is the problem in our relationships. While that's true, it's often a lot deeper than just that and I help you understand what's underneath and work through it. i also specialize in grief and loss in relationships and in general. Healing is not linear and therapy can be helpful in processing loss and grief.
I've been influenced by many therapy treatment models - Narrative, Emotionally Focused Therapy and CBT.
I'm a relationship therapist. I love relationships, creating connection and figuring out how and why things disconnect us. If you feel stuck in one of yours - family, friend, partner - I'd love to collaborate on what might get you unstuck. I know many of us say "communication" is the problem in our relationships. While that's true, it's often a lot deeper than just that and I help you understand what's underneath and work through it. i also specialize in grief and loss in relationships and in general. Healing is not linear and therapy can be helpful in processing loss and grief.
Lauren McKee
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CN, RYT
Verified Verified
Renton, WA 98057
Waitlist for new clients
Do you struggle with an inner voice that tells you that you are failing or not enough? Is it difficult to identify what you want? Do you consistently prioritize others over yourself? We live in a world that bombards us with messages about who has value and who does not. We are told “just try harder” and things will change. My clients come to therapy because despite a commitment to this hustle for worth, they remain dissatisfied. They feel stuck and resonate with the idea of putting their life on hold until they lose the weight, get the promotion, etc. Many say they are ready for something different but aren't sure where to start.
Do you struggle with an inner voice that tells you that you are failing or not enough? Is it difficult to identify what you want? Do you consistently prioritize others over yourself? We live in a world that bombards us with messages about who has value and who does not. We are told “just try harder” and things will change. My clients come to therapy because despite a commitment to this hustle for worth, they remain dissatisfied. They feel stuck and resonate with the idea of putting their life on hold until they lose the weight, get the promotion, etc. Many say they are ready for something different but aren't sure where to start.
Daryllyn Harris Renewed Essence Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, Phd C
Verified Verified
Renton, WA 98055 (Online Only)
We all have a story and a journey that has contributed to who we are today. If you have come to a place in your life where you need support for your journey, curious about how to grow through deep pain, want to learn how to center yourself, establish boundaries, and live in liberation Renewed Essence may be a good fit for you.
We all have a story and a journey that has contributed to who we are today. If you have come to a place in your life where you need support for your journey, curious about how to grow through deep pain, want to learn how to center yourself, establish boundaries, and live in liberation Renewed Essence may be a good fit for you.
Immediate openings available! I specialize in perinatal mental health, but enjoy supporting parents all along the spectrum of their journey to growing a family. I have specialized training and experience working with people that are facing the challenges of trying to conceive, pregnancy/postpartum, unexpected birth experiences, parenting small children, and loss. In addition to this speciality, I have focused my work in supporting children and adults around themes of trauma, attachment challenges, mood issues (depression/anxiety), identity exploration, self-esteem, relationships, body image, parenting, spirituality, and grief/loss.
Immediate openings available! I specialize in perinatal mental health, but enjoy supporting parents all along the spectrum of their journey to growing a family. I have specialized training and experience working with people that are facing the challenges of trying to conceive, pregnancy/postpartum, unexpected birth experiences, parenting small children, and loss. In addition to this speciality, I have focused my work in supporting children and adults around themes of trauma, attachment challenges, mood issues (depression/anxiety), identity exploration, self-esteem, relationships, body image, parenting, spirituality, and grief/loss.
Leah Hayes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Renton, WA 98056
I work with young adults, teens, families, and individuals from the BIPOC community who are navigating various mental health concerns such as anxiety, mood disorders, relationship struggles, life transitions, multicultural challenges, and family conflicts. Many of my clients find it difficult to connect with someone who truly understands the unique experiences and pressures they face. They seek a safe, supportive space where they can be seen, understood, and valued. Together, we focus on building resilience, enhancing relationships, and cultivating self-compassion, empowering them to share their stories and pursue personal growth.
I work with young adults, teens, families, and individuals from the BIPOC community who are navigating various mental health concerns such as anxiety, mood disorders, relationship struggles, life transitions, multicultural challenges, and family conflicts. Many of my clients find it difficult to connect with someone who truly understands the unique experiences and pressures they face. They seek a safe, supportive space where they can be seen, understood, and valued. Together, we focus on building resilience, enhancing relationships, and cultivating self-compassion, empowering them to share their stories and pursue personal growth.
Hello! If you're looking for a deeply empathic therapist who is committed to traveling the emotional terrain with you, I'm right here. I have a lot of experience exploring Family of Origin dynamics, supporting those who've been in co-dependent relationships, and who have experienced emotional and/or religious abuse. I understand that life transitions of any kind, even positive ones, can bring up a deep sense of grief, and I am unafraid to wade through that uncertainty and discomfort alongside you.
Hello! If you're looking for a deeply empathic therapist who is committed to traveling the emotional terrain with you, I'm right here. I have a lot of experience exploring Family of Origin dynamics, supporting those who've been in co-dependent relationships, and who have experienced emotional and/or religious abuse. I understand that life transitions of any kind, even positive ones, can bring up a deep sense of grief, and I am unafraid to wade through that uncertainty and discomfort alongside you.
Accepting new clients and most insurances. Offering telehealth and in-person. Are you struggling with change or transition? Changes throughout our lives can challenge our sense of who we are and where we ended up. After years of struggle and pain, how did everyone else matter and not you? They say that change is the only constant, but for most, change sweeps into our lives creating crisis, relationship problems, grief, loss, trauma, depression or anxiety. Do the same hurdles keep stopping you from getting on with the life you always imagined? It can be stressful and overwhelming to navigate everything you have had to deal with.
Accepting new clients and most insurances. Offering telehealth and in-person. Are you struggling with change or transition? Changes throughout our lives can challenge our sense of who we are and where we ended up. After years of struggle and pain, how did everyone else matter and not you? They say that change is the only constant, but for most, change sweeps into our lives creating crisis, relationship problems, grief, loss, trauma, depression or anxiety. Do the same hurdles keep stopping you from getting on with the life you always imagined? It can be stressful and overwhelming to navigate everything you have had to deal with.
You may be feeling that the strands of your life are unraveling and you want to make sense of it all. My private practice, Tapestry Therapy, is founded upon the belief that your life is like a tapestry, consisting of strands of stories that have been woven together to make one larger story. Our story is part of the larger tapestry of our family, race, culture, country and world. Through the work of therapy, we come to understand our stories and be empowered to decide how we will write future chapters. I utilize process therapy and Lifespan Integration, which is a somatic therapy, to help my clients reach their goals.
You may be feeling that the strands of your life are unraveling and you want to make sense of it all. My private practice, Tapestry Therapy, is founded upon the belief that your life is like a tapestry, consisting of strands of stories that have been woven together to make one larger story. Our story is part of the larger tapestry of our family, race, culture, country and world. Through the work of therapy, we come to understand our stories and be empowered to decide how we will write future chapters. I utilize process therapy and Lifespan Integration, which is a somatic therapy, to help my clients reach their goals.
Natalie Goobes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFTA, MedFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Renton, WA 98057
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 also a Medical Family Therapist with experience working with Cancer patients and chronic medical conditions such as PCOS, IBS, Hashimoto's, etc... I am trained in Prepare Enrich which is a program for pre-marital, cohabitating, and married couples. 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 also a Medical Family Therapist with experience working with Cancer patients and chronic medical conditions such as PCOS, IBS, Hashimoto's, etc... I am trained in Prepare Enrich which is a program for pre-marital, cohabitating, and married couples. I have supplementary education in social justice and cultural studies.
Robert Fontana
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, DMin
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Renton, WA 98055
You can succeed in life especially in love, marriage, and family! Even though you may be experiencing great pain because of personal trauma and/or relationship conflicts, you can turn things around. However, you may need assistance from a trained, compassionate professional to help you, either as an individual or with your loved ones, to restore trust, friendship, joy, and deep love.
You can succeed in life especially in love, marriage, and family! Even though you may be experiencing great pain because of personal trauma and/or relationship conflicts, you can turn things around. However, you may need assistance from a trained, compassionate professional to help you, either as an individual or with your loved ones, to restore trust, friendship, joy, and deep love.
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Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.