Trauma Focused Therapists in Renton, WA

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.

I love helping people create vibrant, joyful lives outside of traditional conventional boxes. The goal of my work is to help people in emotional turmoil experience relief. I work with depression, anxiety, trauma, identity questions, life transitions, relationship issues and more. I specialize in working with clients from the LGBTQ community, as well as those in non-traditional relationship structures and those with alternative sexual practices. That includes couples who are trying non-monogamy, gender queer clients searching for euphoria, and anyone searching for authenticity.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate and a Nationally Certified Counselor. I believe growth, healing, and restoration are made possible in safe and supportive relationships, which is why my goal in the therapy room is to always cultivate a space that is warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative. I primarily work from a psychodynamic and narrative therapy framework. This means that in therapy together we will deconstruct the story behind your story, identify and understand reoccurring patterns, and unpack the why’s. We all carry wounded parts and it is my aim to partner with you as you journey toward healing.

Life can bring seasons of goodness, joy, and fulfillment, however, we sometimes find ourselves feeling stuck in painful patterns or feeling lost. Maybe you are finding yourself or your relationships feeling disconnected, unfulfilled, or hopeless. I center my work around building an authentic and trustworthy therapeutic relationship where you can work through your life experiences, past or present, in a space of non-judgment and compassion. I offer individual or couples therapy and specialize in identity development and self-esteem, relationships, trauma, life transitions, and sex/sexuality.

Life can be difficult and painful at times but it doesn't have to involve so much suffering. How may we find the calm stillness in the eye of our storm so as to relate to our mind and our present experience compassionately and even learn and grow from it? I invite you to open to your life in a new way: a way that relieves your suffering and promotes your health and expands your awareness. Through mindfully listening to the body and courageously opening and relating to the uncomfortable/painful, somatic therapy provides a practice of gentle self-exploration toward discovering your connection to your truth, purpose and life.

Does your life or path look very different than those around you? Do you have a hard time saying "no" to others & feeling guilty or resentful in your relationships? If this sounds like you; I can help. I am honored to do this work & it is a privilege to work alongside clients as you learn to accept your own path, set healthy boundaries with those around you, and learn how to build a life of peace & authenticity.

Support you crave by providers who are caring and competent. Immediate/Discreet/Confidential. Experienced Doctors and Nurse Practitioners who treat the WHOLE person. We utilize Licensed Professionals. Partnered with the finest ancillary support for chemical dependency counseling and group therapy/support groups. Come to a non-judgmental environment. Feel like you're truly heard-we do listen. Convenient consultations in a warm, inviting appointment setting, serviced by friendly staff who understand your situation. We take nearly all insurances.

Throughout our lives, there are a number of experiences that lead us to feeling alienated and disconnected from our bodies, our relationships to others, and our sense of worth. I hope to support you in returning home to yourself in all of your complexities. I believe in leaning into discomfort in an effort to uncover the wisdom behind strategies used to cope. It is through this learning that you can gain the tools to shift in ways that bring you to a place of greater abundance, connection, and radical self-love.

Stressed? Overwhelmed? Angry? Reactionary? Trouble in relationships - personal, professional, intimate? Feeling down or frustrated too often? Christian provides a professional, evidence-based approach to working with sub-clinical issues through a systematic hypnotherapy model. Oftentimes in a matter of just a few sessions, clients report startling and sustainable change, new insights into themselves and old patterns of beliefs or reactions, and more freedom to be their best selves.

"Email for faster response" As a clinical professional counselor with over 12 years of experience, I provide an individualized and diverse approach to help you achieve your needs and have worked with a wide range of concerns such as: LGBTQ, addictions, behavioral issues, personal wellness, depression, stress/anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, and many other issues you may be struggling with. With me you can expect a warm, safe, trusting, empathetic, and compassionate person who truly understands and cares about your well-being on a very personal level.

Hello and welcome! I am a licensed psychologist offering in person and remote therapy. I work with children, teens and young-mid adults working to manage anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, attention/executive function challenges, relationship difficulties and life transitions. I know starting therapy can be an intimidating process, and work hard to build a safe and trusting relationship from the start. I will do my best to help you achieve your goals and improve your well-being, which often includes taking the skills you learn during our time together into other relationships/settings in your life.

Are you experiencing anxiety, fatigue, numbness, sadness, insomnia, disordered eating, or have survived abuse, neglect, domestic violence? Perhaps you are starting anew in midlife or addressing a wide range of issues such as grief, depression, OCD, spiritual conflict, work stress, and matters affecting the LGBTQIA2S+ community? Regardless of your reason for entering therapy, I am here to offer compassionate support, understanding, and recovery and stand committed to also assisting individuals through systemic challenges and life transitions, offering guidance to those grappling with guilt, anger, or self-doubt.

You've come into adulthood as a queer and/or trans person, and you’re realizing that everything is harder than you envisioned. Some of what happened in your past is coming back to affect you or maybe it has for quite some time. You’re learning more and more that many places in the world haven’t been designed for you, or that the spaces you find yourself in don’t account for the real you. You don’t feel very good about yourself, and what you've tried so far hasn't made the impact that you've wanted it to. You’re stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, lonely, or scared...or all of the above.

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.

The way we experience life in and outside of our bodies is profoundly informative. I operate from the view that individuals have an innate wisdom and collection of strengths that guide their ability to heal and grow. Trauma and dislocation from the genuine self- whether experienced individually or systemically- influences how we live, how we love, and how we interpret the world. Painful experience can also connect us with our humanity and be deeply transformative. It can be the source of our healing, growth and resilience.

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.

My joy as a therapist comes from working with kids, teens, and young adults (ages 5-25) who struggle to manage their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Kids, just like adults struggle to manage their emotions, however, unlike adults, they don’t quite have the developmental skills yet to communicate what they are experiencing. I utilize multiple therapeutic approaches to creatively approach each client and session based on the needs presented. I especially enjoy incorporating art and play into my sessions, which helps build on the normal communicative processes of kids that are not limited by traditional talk therapy.

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.

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.