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Seattle Neurocounseling
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC, MHP, CCPT-2
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kirkland, WA 98034
We have openings now. My name is Carmen Noel. I am the owner of a small multi-disciplinary practice in Kirkland. Each of our counselors has different specialty areas. We work with children, youth and adults of all ages. Some of our specialty areas include trauma, ADHD, parenting, behavioral issues, Perinatal and post partum issues, autism, injury and health related issues, OCD, depression and anxiety related disorders. Please email us to book.
We have openings now. My name is Carmen Noel. I am the owner of a small multi-disciplinary practice in Kirkland. Each of our counselors has different specialty areas. We work with children, youth and adults of all ages. Some of our specialty areas include trauma, ADHD, parenting, behavioral issues, Perinatal and post partum issues, autism, injury and health related issues, OCD, depression and anxiety related disorders. Please email us to book.
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Megan O'Laughlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98004
Waitlist for new clients
Do you struggle with anxiety or burnout that affects your work, your relationships, and your overall quality of life? Do events from your past continue to crop up and cause you distress? Do you wonder how your your life could feel more balanced and satisfying? With the many stressors in our world, so many people are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and unsure of what to do. I know therapy won't solve all the problems, but it can certainly help you build resilience so you can move forward. If you feel like you need a directive approach with practical techniques, then my style might be a good fit for you.
Do you struggle with anxiety or burnout that affects your work, your relationships, and your overall quality of life? Do events from your past continue to crop up and cause you distress? Do you wonder how your your life could feel more balanced and satisfying? With the many stressors in our world, so many people are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and unsure of what to do. I know therapy won't solve all the problems, but it can certainly help you build resilience so you can move forward. If you feel like you need a directive approach with practical techniques, then my style might be a good fit for you.
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Gwen Ingram-Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CEDS, MHP, CMHS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98029
I specialize in psychedelic integrations (harm reduction model) and eating disorders . You're seeking support for general struggles, such as stress, divorce, bad days or want to improve your relationship with food and/or body. Please know help is available and things can change. I provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families. I work with people age 16 and older. I regularly work with people who are overcoming trauma, anxiety and other life stressors. Families are welcome to be a part of the therapy process. I only offer telehealth sessions.
I specialize in psychedelic integrations (harm reduction model) and eating disorders . You're seeking support for general struggles, such as stress, divorce, bad days or want to improve your relationship with food and/or body. Please know help is available and things can change. I provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families. I work with people age 16 and older. I regularly work with people who are overcoming trauma, anxiety and other life stressors. Families are welcome to be a part of the therapy process. I only offer telehealth sessions.
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Veronica Hueso Minai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, EMMHS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98105 (Online Only)
You are not alone in your journey, other people feel this way, it is normal.There are reasons why you feel they way that you do. There is hope for all of us to feel better and live the life that was intended for us. I can help you explore those reasons that are keeping you guarded. You do not have to worry so much all the time. You can learn to trust yourself and the world again. Life is beautiful.
You are not alone in your journey, other people feel this way, it is normal.There are reasons why you feel they way that you do. There is hope for all of us to feel better and live the life that was intended for us. I can help you explore those reasons that are keeping you guarded. You do not have to worry so much all the time. You can learn to trust yourself and the world again. Life is beautiful.
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Sometimes in life we all need a “companion on the journey,” someone to partner with us and help make sense of our experience, ease our pain, and support our goals. As a therapist, I am committed to providing a safe environment where individuals can identify their strengths, recognize unhelpful patterns, and live into their goals. Working from an integrative, client-centered approach, I seek to support individuals wherever they are on their journey and my approach is holistic, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I value cultural humility and look forward to working with people of all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life.
Sometimes in life we all need a “companion on the journey,” someone to partner with us and help make sense of our experience, ease our pain, and support our goals. As a therapist, I am committed to providing a safe environment where individuals can identify their strengths, recognize unhelpful patterns, and live into their goals. Working from an integrative, client-centered approach, I seek to support individuals wherever they are on their journey and my approach is holistic, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I value cultural humility and look forward to working with people of all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life.
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Hi there and welcome! My name is Hanna Maple. I am so excited that you are here! I feel so honored to be a consideration in your mental health journey. :) As we navigate through life's many paths, we often encounter barriers to relationships with others and ourselves. Regardless of the situation, I am here to support you, listen to you, and help you reach your goals. You are not alone!
Hi there and welcome! My name is Hanna Maple. I am so excited that you are here! I feel so honored to be a consideration in your mental health journey. :) As we navigate through life's many paths, we often encounter barriers to relationships with others and ourselves. Regardless of the situation, I am here to support you, listen to you, and help you reach your goals. You are not alone!
![Photo of Sierra Osmers, MA, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/27662ac0-b977-4383-a2d7-d4ea8751d261/2/320x400.jpeg)
My purpose is to help individuals, couples, and families overcome adversity in their lives and relationships. I use a solution-focused approach to understand each person’s unique set of values, and direction. Together, we will strengthen and heal your relationships with yourself, and the people important to you. We will find meaning out of your past experiences, and use this to create a change for your future. To identify what is truly important to you.
My purpose is to help individuals, couples, and families overcome adversity in their lives and relationships. I use a solution-focused approach to understand each person’s unique set of values, and direction. Together, we will strengthen and heal your relationships with yourself, and the people important to you. We will find meaning out of your past experiences, and use this to create a change for your future. To identify what is truly important to you.
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Dr. Nicholaus Erber-LaPierre
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CCMHC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98004
I specialize in trauma work and 2S-LGBTQIA+ folks, particularly trans-identified individuals and people in polyamorous relationships. As a sex-positive therapist, I don’t shy away from discussing all aspects of someone’s life. I have nearly 20 years of experience in providing therapy services to many people from varying backgrounds. I specialized in treating all types of trauma, depression, anxiety, and healthy lifestyle choices. Additionally, I have trained in several therapeutic areas, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and parts work in Internal Family Systems therapy.
I specialize in trauma work and 2S-LGBTQIA+ folks, particularly trans-identified individuals and people in polyamorous relationships. As a sex-positive therapist, I don’t shy away from discussing all aspects of someone’s life. I have nearly 20 years of experience in providing therapy services to many people from varying backgrounds. I specialized in treating all types of trauma, depression, anxiety, and healthy lifestyle choices. Additionally, I have trained in several therapeutic areas, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and parts work in Internal Family Systems therapy.
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I specialize in treating anxiety and anxiety disorders such as panic disorder, sleep disorders and agoraphobia. I have extensive training in multiple evidence-based therapies, and experience with a wide array of issues adults face. PSYPACT. I am a licensed Psychologist and anxiety specialist serving under the PSYPACT license, and can practice in over 35 states in the USA. I work in a collaborative way, and I am engaged and active in session. In our work, you will experience new approaches to your emotions, new ways to connect with yourself and others, and an understanding of how to continue your growth after therapy.
I specialize in treating anxiety and anxiety disorders such as panic disorder, sleep disorders and agoraphobia. I have extensive training in multiple evidence-based therapies, and experience with a wide array of issues adults face. PSYPACT. I am a licensed Psychologist and anxiety specialist serving under the PSYPACT license, and can practice in over 35 states in the USA. I work in a collaborative way, and I am engaged and active in session. In our work, you will experience new approaches to your emotions, new ways to connect with yourself and others, and an understanding of how to continue your growth after therapy.
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Dr. Pamela Kaczmarek Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, AS, BA, MA, LPC, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98075
Waitlist for new clients
"Normal is just a setting on the dryer!" Https://pronkcounseling.com/about-pronk FOR DETAILED INFORMATION /// I enjoy working with individuals who are (not always) open to engage in the therapeutic process and allow themselves to transform into the unique, worthy person they’ve always been.....but perhaps have not yet met. I often work with profound unrecognized and misdiagnosed trauma, critical incidents & shame. The benefit about having various "tools" in my arsenal means we don't need to verbally go "into the muck" which can be re-traumatizing and contraindicated.
"Normal is just a setting on the dryer!" Https://pronkcounseling.com/about-pronk FOR DETAILED INFORMATION /// I enjoy working with individuals who are (not always) open to engage in the therapeutic process and allow themselves to transform into the unique, worthy person they’ve always been.....but perhaps have not yet met. I often work with profound unrecognized and misdiagnosed trauma, critical incidents & shame. The benefit about having various "tools" in my arsenal means we don't need to verbally go "into the muck" which can be re-traumatizing and contraindicated.
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Dr. Victoria Facciola Riverside Therapy Center
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LCPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98004
Now accepting new clients! I work with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Reaching out for help can be difficult sometimes! I want to honor that and I want to make your experience in therapy meaningful and purposeful in your life. We all experience mental health challenges throughout life and we are all deserving of help. I hope that you trust me with your life stories.
Now accepting new clients! I work with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Reaching out for help can be difficult sometimes! I want to honor that and I want to make your experience in therapy meaningful and purposeful in your life. We all experience mental health challenges throughout life and we are all deserving of help. I hope that you trust me with your life stories.
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Finding the right therapist can be scary. It takes a lot of courage to begin the search and build trust, especially when you’re feeling stuck in a constant loop of worst-case scenarios, self-criticism, and hypervigilance. Maybe it shows up when there’s a change in plans, when your partner seems “off,” or maybe you don’t even know what triggers it; you feel on edge or jumpy, maybe to the point of tears or panic. You’ve tried the self-help books, the deep breathing, the yoga… and you’re frustrated that it seems to be working for everyone else.
Finding the right therapist can be scary. It takes a lot of courage to begin the search and build trust, especially when you’re feeling stuck in a constant loop of worst-case scenarios, self-criticism, and hypervigilance. Maybe it shows up when there’s a change in plans, when your partner seems “off,” or maybe you don’t even know what triggers it; you feel on edge or jumpy, maybe to the point of tears or panic. You’ve tried the self-help books, the deep breathing, the yoga… and you’re frustrated that it seems to be working for everyone else.
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Melanie Vallee
Counselor, MA, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
Kirkland, WA 98034
Not accepting new clients
I enjoy working with teens, adults, couples and families, and I believe in the healing power of relationships: no matter the wounds, if all parties are willing to heal, I will help. In today’s changing environment, we are often disconnected and fragmented; this can be seen and felt on both micro and macro levels, contributing to high levels of stress and anxiety. I am fiercely committed to restoring essential connections in our relationships with one another, our environment and mother earth. One of my primary goals is helping others achieve optimal performance in personal, relational, and professional areas of one’s life.
I enjoy working with teens, adults, couples and families, and I believe in the healing power of relationships: no matter the wounds, if all parties are willing to heal, I will help. In today’s changing environment, we are often disconnected and fragmented; this can be seen and felt on both micro and macro levels, contributing to high levels of stress and anxiety. I am fiercely committed to restoring essential connections in our relationships with one another, our environment and mother earth. One of my primary goals is helping others achieve optimal performance in personal, relational, and professional areas of one’s life.
Online Therapists
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Vanessa Marin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98204 (Online Only)
Hello! I'm Vanessa Marin, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), that specializes in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with adolescents, families, individuals, and couples. I work with clients in adolescence through end of life, including couples & families; I am trained in CBT and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and currently working in training for EMDR & ART. Together, we can improve your mind/body connection- reducing somatic symptoms of nervous system dysregulation and increasing your peace/wellbeing.
Hello! I'm Vanessa Marin, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), that specializes in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with adolescents, families, individuals, and couples. I work with clients in adolescence through end of life, including couples & families; I am trained in CBT and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and currently working in training for EMDR & ART. Together, we can improve your mind/body connection- reducing somatic symptoms of nervous system dysregulation and increasing your peace/wellbeing.
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Sometimes it can feel alarming to realize our anxiety, depression or trauma is not just in our heads, but in our bodies as well. We might try to change the way we are thinking, but we still don't feel at home in our own skin. We can start to feel afraid that nothing will ever change. As a somatic (body-centered) psychotherapist trained in trauma across the lifespan, it is my honor to support clients in discovering that much more is possible than at first imagined. I enjoy helping clients identify what is right and natural about themselves, and to heal through their own fully-trustworthy inner wisdom.
Sometimes it can feel alarming to realize our anxiety, depression or trauma is not just in our heads, but in our bodies as well. We might try to change the way we are thinking, but we still don't feel at home in our own skin. We can start to feel afraid that nothing will ever change. As a somatic (body-centered) psychotherapist trained in trauma across the lifespan, it is my honor to support clients in discovering that much more is possible than at first imagined. I enjoy helping clients identify what is right and natural about themselves, and to heal through their own fully-trustworthy inner wisdom.
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Laura Merritt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98109 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing chronic stress or the effects of trauma? With over 20 years of experience, I've helped folks just like you heal from mental health concerns like anxiety, mood disorders and trauma. Together, we'll work towards lasting healing by getting to the root cause of your concerns, cultivating a calm body and develop skills to handle difficult emotions. We'll use modalities like EMDR, cognitive and somatic therapies, to facilitate sustainable change. Specializing in Anxiety, PTSD and life after trauma, I create a safe place for building a strong therapeutic relationship an open space to explore your most vulnerable parts.
Are you experiencing chronic stress or the effects of trauma? With over 20 years of experience, I've helped folks just like you heal from mental health concerns like anxiety, mood disorders and trauma. Together, we'll work towards lasting healing by getting to the root cause of your concerns, cultivating a calm body and develop skills to handle difficult emotions. We'll use modalities like EMDR, cognitive and somatic therapies, to facilitate sustainable change. Specializing in Anxiety, PTSD and life after trauma, I create a safe place for building a strong therapeutic relationship an open space to explore your most vulnerable parts.
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I have gained experience over the years in Somatic Therapy, DBT, CBT, CETA, Exposure Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), EMDR and KAP.
I believe in the strength, resiliency and beauty of the human spirit. I also believe in co-creating opportunities to bring forth our best self. By changing the stories we tell ourselves, we can overcome extreme adversity and trauma. Through self actualization and awareness we can become our true selves and live the life we truly want to live. In my training and career, the focus of my work has been in treating adolescents and adults suffering from mood disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, LGBTQ issues, Sex Positive & Kink issues as well as issues of Grief and Loss/Death & Dying.
I have gained experience over the years in Somatic Therapy, DBT, CBT, CETA, Exposure Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), EMDR and KAP.
I believe in the strength, resiliency and beauty of the human spirit. I also believe in co-creating opportunities to bring forth our best self. By changing the stories we tell ourselves, we can overcome extreme adversity and trauma. Through self actualization and awareness we can become our true selves and live the life we truly want to live. In my training and career, the focus of my work has been in treating adolescents and adults suffering from mood disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, LGBTQ issues, Sex Positive & Kink issues as well as issues of Grief and Loss/Death & Dying.
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I am trained in relational neuroscience exercises for safety and connection, somatic experiencing, and emotion focused therapy.
You may be struggling to see and believe in the goodness of yourself and others because of attachment challenges with a caregiver, patterning gifted to you, past experiences or trauma, and current reinforcing experiences. You desire a change in your relationships. I support my clients in finding a compassionate and just relationship with themselves and the world around them by exploring implicit and explicit material in their historical and current narratives. I engage and help clients in an emotionally-focused and somatically-present space. My clients are ready to accept my care, heal, grow, and step into the life they desire!
I am trained in relational neuroscience exercises for safety and connection, somatic experiencing, and emotion focused therapy.
You may be struggling to see and believe in the goodness of yourself and others because of attachment challenges with a caregiver, patterning gifted to you, past experiences or trauma, and current reinforcing experiences. You desire a change in your relationships. I support my clients in finding a compassionate and just relationship with themselves and the world around them by exploring implicit and explicit material in their historical and current narratives. I engage and help clients in an emotionally-focused and somatically-present space. My clients are ready to accept my care, heal, grow, and step into the life they desire!
![Photo of Vanessa Marin, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7f507901-8dcb-46a6-860f-b087bca29b29/1/320x400.jpeg)
Vanessa Marin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98208 (Online Only)
Hello! I'm Vanessa Marin, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), that specializes in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with adolescents, families, individuals, and couples. I work with clients in adolescence through end of life, including couples & families; I am trained in CBT and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and currently working in training for EMDR & ART. Together, we can improve your mind/body connection- reducing somatic symptoms of nervous system dysregulation and increasing your peace/wellbeing.
Hello! I'm Vanessa Marin, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), that specializes in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with adolescents, families, individuals, and couples. I work with clients in adolescence through end of life, including couples & families; I am trained in CBT and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and currently working in training for EMDR & ART. Together, we can improve your mind/body connection- reducing somatic symptoms of nervous system dysregulation and increasing your peace/wellbeing.
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Jasmine Nicole McCarthy
Counselor, MA, NCC, LMHCA, MHP
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98116 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with young adults, kids, teens, families, and groups through an eclectic person-centered approach utilizing modalities such as somatic, CBT, art, motivational interviewing, + more.
I work with clients to process trauma, emotions, and life stressors; cope with and ease symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and post-traumatic stress and expand their window of tolerance/what they are able to tolerate; rewire thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and thereby one’s environment to align with their authentic truth and desires; define and draw boundaries; and identify core beliefs. I love to help women create a life in alignment with their menstrual cycle (intentional scheduling, eating, intimacy, and socializing for optimal energy functioning), as well as help all people structure and deepen their spiritual path.
I specialize in working with young adults, kids, teens, families, and groups through an eclectic person-centered approach utilizing modalities such as somatic, CBT, art, motivational interviewing, + more.
I work with clients to process trauma, emotions, and life stressors; cope with and ease symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and post-traumatic stress and expand their window of tolerance/what they are able to tolerate; rewire thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and thereby one’s environment to align with their authentic truth and desires; define and draw boundaries; and identify core beliefs. I love to help women create a life in alignment with their menstrual cycle (intentional scheduling, eating, intimacy, and socializing for optimal energy functioning), as well as help all people structure and deepen their spiritual path.
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Somatic Therapists
How does somatic therapy work?
Somatic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on how the body and mind are interconnected. In this approach, physical symptoms are addressed because they may in fact signal emotional distress. Somatic therapists combine mindfulness, talk therapy, breathwork, yoga, dance, and physical manipulations of the body to help patients become more attuned to what their body is telling them.
Is EMDR a somatic therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of somatic therapy, as it incorporates mental and physical principles. EMDR involves remembering a traumatic experience while allowing one’s eyes to track a side-to-side visual stimulus from a therapist. This lateral eye movement is believed to diminish the painful power of the memory so that it can be discussed with a therapist.
Is somatic therapy evidence-based?
Somatic therapy has been researched and studied, and some forms of somatic therapy are found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Because somatic therapy encompasses many techniques, some, such as EMDR and meditation, have been studied more than others.
What is somatic trauma therapy?
Somatic trauma therapy is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, they can become stuck in the “freeze” part of a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In this state, trauma can manifest itself both mentally and physically—through tension in the muscles, anxiety, and stress. Popular forms of somatic trauma therapy include EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, and somatic experiencing.