Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Sammamish, WA

I work with youth and adults of all identities using a relational approach that includes an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and healing focus. While engaging my training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) I partner closely with my clients to identify and support their counseling goals in an open and nonjudgmental environment. Together, we engage your strengths, interests, passions, and intersecting identities as the vehicle for your transformation and healing. I work with individuals and families to identify sources of friction or discomfort, embrace emotions, and understand distress.

I help people deal with painful thoughts, feelings, and symptoms that get in the way of living satisfying lives. My approach emphasizes values, acceptance, compassion for self and others, and living fully in the present. Treatment is tailored to your individual needs. We work together to clarify what you want your life to be about, identify factors that get in the way of living that life, and develop skills and a plan of action that works for you.

Currently accepting new clients. Are you a "super achiever" on the outside but suffering internally due to anxiety, depression, or trauma? Do you feel a deep sense of loneliness because no one can understand what you are going through? Having been an executive coach & psychologist in the corporate world for 20+ years, I have been in the trenches and understand your pain. I provide you with a safe and supportive space where you feel listened to, valued and empowered. I help you gain deeper insight, build better coping skills, and find effective ways to thrive.

As a therapist who specializes in the treatment of both mental health and substance use disorders, my approach centers around the strengths of the client while holding paramount the client's aspirations, needs, and goals. I believe in working collaboratively with clients to identify the issues they deem most important. Please visit my website for more details: www.andrewtherapy.com. I am available by phone and email Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 12 pm - 6 pm.

Securely request an appointment on our website: tinyurl.com/LHA-AppointmentRequest LightHeart provides therapy, medication management & assessment for children, adolescents & adults. We provide individual, family, and couples therapy. We work with all variety of concerns, including acute and chronic depression and anxiety, abuse & trauma, LGBTQ issues, conflicted relationships, & personality disorders. We also have experience working successfully with child behavioral problems.

Everyone has a story to tell and I'm here to listen to yours, to provide a warm, nonjudgmental space to reflect on your experiences and create lasting positive change that matters most to you. Anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and major life changes can often make us feel detached from ourselves and those around us. It is an absolute privilege for me to provide a space where you can feel supported and understood. I specialize in my work with adolescents and young adults, with extensive experience in this demographic. I also assist adults with anxiety and addiction and help couples improve communication.

I love working with folks across the lifespan (kids, teens, parents, adults)! Therapy provides tools to better navigate life’s challenges. I am passionate about helping my clients to overcome negative thought patterns and emotional hurdles like anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. Through empathetic listening and fresh perspectives, I offer a safe space for growth and healing. My core belief is that while life's events are uncontrollable, our responses are within our power. My work uses the Incredible Years Parenting Curriculum, Play Therapy, ACT, CBT, DBT, and ERP. Parents are regular collaborators during child/teen therapy.

Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship or work stress? Our therapists are standing by and ready to help. We accept all major insurance plans, offer a sliding scale and can set up your first appointment within days. You are in the right place! We offer in-person appointments at four office locations in Redmond, Kirkland and in Seattle on West Lake Union.

I have had the privilege of providing services to individuals, couples, and families facing a wide range of challenges including depression, loneliness, life transitions, perfectionism, relationship challenges, family conflicts, anxiety, body image, stress, trauma, identity concerns, and LGBTQIA+ issues. It is my role to meet you where you are in your life right now, support you during challenging times, and help you to know yourself better.

I'm a Mental Health Therapist and Substance Use Disorder Professional. My passion is working with individuals with complex trauma and those who experience somatic complaints. My primary modality used in therapy includes Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I incorporate somatic techniques in therapy as well such as Emotion Freedom Technique (EFT) and Brainspotting (BSP).

Accepting new clients> Have you ever felt like you're living one foot in the past and one foot in the present, but not by choice? You want to be all here, but there's something holding you back. To your surprise, it can even control your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, so it's naturally also affecting your present-day relationships. Do you ever find yourself fighting visual snapshots or memories of past trauma and its counterpart, shame? Have you ever wondered why certain topics or interactions provoke a strong reaction and leave you feeling raw? If your answer to any of these questions is, "Yes," I may be able to help.

My desire is to support you and your family through the challenges of life. I have over 20 years of experience working with school aged children/teens and parents. My preferred counseling theory is Cognitive Behavioral Theory, but I am familiar with a wide variety of other counseling theories (EMDR, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Systems) that may work better for you and your family. I completed both a M.S. degree in Psychology from Utah State University in 2005 and a M.A. degree in Counseling from Ottawa University in 2016. Currently I am licensed as a Mental Health Counselor.

You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them. -Maya Angelou. Do you want to take your power back? Therapy can help guide you to healing and restoration. You have the ability to turn your life around. If you are struggling with a mental illness, you are not alone. I would love to help you on this journey. My approach to therapy is very client-centered and I place a strong emphasis on improving your overall functionality. You are not defined by your past or diagnosis.

I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families dealing with depression, anxiety, academic challenges, parenting, relationship challenges, ADHD, grief, eating disorders, and trauma. I love helping people better understand themselves, get unstuck from whatever is holding them back, and create plans for their future that align with their interests, passions, and values. I am passionate about supporting adolescents, young adults, and parents as they strive to be their best selves. I use an approach called Emotionally Focused Therapy to help couples work through relationship problems and create emotional closeness.

I have experience working with a diverse population of clients with various backgrounds including, age, religion, and ethnicity. Specifically, I have worked with individuals, couples, teens, and children with a primary focus on adolescents, young, and older adults. Additionally, I have gained clinical experience through my work in a community mental health setting and integrated behavioral healthcare setting at a pediatric clinic. Through these experiences, I have found a passion for serving my community by promoting mental health wellbeing and providing support and tools for individuals to live with and lessen their pain.

You are in a committed relationship but feeling so lonely and frustrated. You try to communicate your needs to your partner, but each time the two of you end up in a disagreement, leaving you feeling worse than before. You feel you are out of options for how to have these discussions differently. You are unsure how the two of you can reconnect and get your needs met. You yearn for your partner to respond to your needs in a way that feels loving and accepting instead of reactive. You would love to rekindle the love you once felt in your relationship and move from being roommates back to loving partners with a satisfying sex life.

Are you a teen who feels like no one understands you? Are you a parent who is struggling with parenting challenges? Are you an adult having trouble in coping with anxiety, depression, ADHD, work stress, or a couple struggling with marital problems where it is so hard to connect with your partner? Life can be hard, and we often find ourselves stuck. I'm here to help you to cope with the life's struggles without feeling alone. I have 23 years of experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, adults and couples. I can assist you in finding solutions to your problems and guide you to the path of happiness and success.

If you have found yourself on this page you are likely searching for something. Relief, joy, acceptance, connection, healing, guidance, inspiration, personal growth- these things do not always come easily. Sometimes even starting the search for a therapist represents a tremendous act of bravery and a hopeful step toward that which you seek. In my practice I see your bravery, your struggle, your successes and your mistakes and I honor all of it because these are the ingredients of your humanity. I will come alongside you in this part of your journey through humanity and help explore how you might better show up for yourself.

Are you seeking a compassionate, culturally sensitive therapist who truly understands the unique challenges of diverse communities? I’m here to help. As a positive and approachable mental health professional, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. With a multicultural and bilingual background, I specialize in supporting individuals from various walks of life, ensuring that you feel understood and respected.