Black and African American Therapists in Redmond, WA

I’m Black, non-binary, and a queer-identifying therapist, committed to honoring lived experiences and creating a warm-hearted environment for healing and growth. I want to establish moving away from the belief ‘what’s wrong with me’ and transitioning into a space where we make sense of what happened to you. I’m not here to fix you, because you are not broken or damaged goods. I’m here to support you on this yellow brick road we call life.

My approach counseling is to promote hope, healing, contentment, and lasting growth, for the clients I have the privilege of serving. My mission is to provide a safe, nonjudgemental, and empathetic space, to dive deeper into the inevitable ebb and flow of our collective human experience. While at the same time, I'll introduce tools to help you enhance your strengths and uncover your greatest potential to evolve and heal from within. I'll utilize contextual, historical, intersectional, and cross-cultural techniques, in order to uniquely foster sustainable and transformative change to achieve and maintain holistic wellness.

I am an open book that listens and shares. Your concerns, challenges, and aspirations matter deeply to me. By listening attentively and with empathy, I strive to truly understand your needs and goals. This allows me to tailor my approach to best support you on your journey. I work with clients who suffer with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, Low Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence, Trauma and Abuse. Pre and Adolescent teens dealing with academic pressure, family dynamics, processing emotions, Bullying and peer pressure, Identity and Self-Discovery and Sexual Health. Black women navigating their Blackness in todays society.

Update: As of 6/14/24 I am am holding a full schedule for both counseling and coaching, with the exception of University of Washington Athletes Program and C-LMA's seeking supervision My Ideal Client is predominantly high-functioning people focused towards mental wellness and health strategies across a variety of challenges. Using CBT and Narrative Therapy, I help you discover deeper relational connection. I'm adept at helping those with Depression and Anxiety, Fatigue, Eating Disorders, Autoimmune Dz/Chronic illness, marital conflict, and Life Transition issues. BIPOC and LBGTQ+ are welcome. I am NBH-WHC board certified.

Your immediate concerns and goals are my primary interest. I see therapy as a process of self-discovery, self-understanding, and reaching a more fulfilling lifestyle. I provide a personal and caring approach that can help you put your life into perspective, give you the strength to cope with life's challenges and ultimately help you maintain happy and healthy relationships with the ones you love. We explore how you can grow and develop to generate rewarding relationships, self-care, self-esteem, and work satisfaction.

Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Counseling Center. If you are looking for trauma-informed counselors to work through some things you are dealing with in your life, you have come to the right place. We are a group of humanistic counselors who specialize in trauma, childhood trauma, grief, loss, and attachment, We listen to what our client's specific needs are and build a treatment plan using the modality that best fits you. Building a supportive relationship with your therapist is key. Research shows that building a relationship with unconditional positive regard helps aid in the healing process as well as attachment.

Do you have days where you feel like your relationships (friends, coworkers, family, significant other) are not meeting your expectations? Relationships can be challenging because they require us to change. Life transitions like starting a new job, having a baby, or being diagnosed with cancer also require us to change. When we feel "unprepared" for these changes, our mental health declines. This is why I'm a firm believer in therapy.

Labeling emotions is challenging; if you often find yourself stuck, confused, perhaps avoidant, experiencing isolation, racing thoughts, ruminating, withdrawn these are symptoms or perhaps warning signs regarding underlying mental health issues. It’s exhausting and finding a moment of silence from your thoughts or peace seems never-ending. I believe together, we can work through it! I enjoy meeting with adults, teens, and families, homing in on your background to identify your current problems and goals.

Living a human life is inherently difficult, especially when trying to learn to navigate it on your own. It is so important that individuals in our community feel connected to others that genuinely care about their wellbeing. That is where I come in. I work hard to make sure that each client of mine feels supported, heard, and accepted in the counseling room. When we are critical of ourselves, our experiences, and the path that we choose to heal, then we are doubling down on our pain and further creating an environment that feels suffocating. This is why compassion, empathy, and kindness are the cornerstones to my style of therapy.

No matter what you are going through, know that I am here to listen, support you and help you figure it all out! Welcome to the newest generation of self care and mental health- this is easy, accessible, no-stress, stigma free help for whatever you are going through. Feel free to wear your sweatpants, sit on the couch and have a session on your phone or lap top. Prefer in person? No problem, come visit my office in a charming 1900's Craftsman home near the Junction in West Seattle! Check out www.nostressnostigma.com for details!

Does a basic discussion turn into an all day argument?Do you feel like you are in a relationship with a stranger? Relationships, regardless of what kind, are the responsibility of both parties involved. Each relationship has its own fingerprints and no two are the same. I help couples along with individuals identify and resolve the underlying cause of their conflict whether it’s current or historic.

Our psychologists and therapists are among the most respected in the area and have been selected because of their expertise in a variety of presenting issues and vast experience of therapeutic approaches. And because each of our clients are unique, our therapists offer an exciting and varied approach for each of their clients struggling with issues preventing them from living their best life.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist. Passion for my work, empathy, and excellence in clinical training (several years at University of Pennsylvania) allow me to provide effective, lasting results. I use an integrative, eclectic approach combining psychodynamic and interpersonal therapies to help adolescents and adults gain insight and work through varied life concerns. I see symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and relationship conflict as opportunities for change and personal growth.

My name is Jordan Griggs, and I am a LSWAIC-Associate in Washington, supervised by Kristen Jacobson (LICSW- Supervisor). I also hold an LMSW-Associate license in Georgia.  I have a Master of Social Work degree from Florida State University and a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Troy University.

I provide caring, compassionate & open-minded counseling to individuals, couples & families; specializing in Sex Therapy, relational/marital counseling, LGBTQ+ issues & adolescent/family communication & Multiracial/Multicultural counseling. Counseling can be a difficult process & my goal is to help you through that process in the most comfortable & successful way, as it is a lasting investment in an improved sense of self & life. I pride myself on creating & maintaining an open, honest & non-judgemental environment, allowing & supporting personal growth in all areas of your life. As a LMHC, Certified Sex Therapist & KINK Knowledgeable Professional, I enjoy providing therapy & advocacy for those I counsel.

I have been counseling since 1981 and opened my private practice in 1988. I have expertise in working with individuals around their history of sexual victimization, people healing from trauma and LGBTQ life issues. I also specialize in working with couples whether poly, open, heterosexual and/or gay. Included within my expertise is the breadth of issues surrounding sexuality and attachment. I also specialize in helping people become aware of and channel their emotions in a healthy way. Moreover, people who are grappling with existential issues, developmental transitions or life changes find meaning in working with me as well.

Karen, MA, PsyD(c) is a dedicated doctoral student in clinical psychology at Antioch University, currently pursuing her Psy.D. She brings extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults across various settings, addressing a wide range of clinical needs. Her clinical training includes providing therapeutic services at Madigan Child and Family Behavioral Health Clinic and Antioch Community Counseling and Psychology Clinic.

Changes and transitions in our lives can provide opportunities for growth and insight. My approach is tailored to each client's need- whether you have a specific goal or need a supportive space. Everyone has inherent strength that can be drawn upon. Our work together will center around diminishing your struggles and increasing your enjoyment of life.

Hola! Starting therapy is a big step, I am glad you’re taking this step with me. As your therapist, I will provide a safe, genuine and inclusive place for you to speak your own narrative. I believe everyone has their own unique experiences worthy of being heard. If you are currently experiencing challenging times, I am here to help you cope, grow and reach your full potential. Together, we can explore what overwhelms, disempowers and makes you feel unsafe. I will encourage you to be curious about yourself, find balance and empower your authentic being.