Therapists in Columbia City, Seattle, WA

I have in-person openings for nature-based therapy. I offer nature-based therapy to LGBTQ+ witches, pagans, and other practitioners of earth-based spirituality of all ages. My work is supporting folx to grow self-esteem, co/self-regulation, compassion & belonging. I use the tools of nature-based therapy and magical/spiritual practice. These include ritual, divination, spell-work, song, mindfulness, and movement. I support clients in connecting with elements, nature, ancestors, and other guides. I help people access healing through connection with nature, parts work, family systems therapy, healing internalized oppression & play.

Often times, the only way out is through. You don’t have to make that journey alone. I will teach you skills to cope with your immediate challenges and support you with identifying and processing past experiences that are interfering with the life you want to live. Real change can be a scary & sometimes painful process but I will be in your corner, cheering you on & helping you access your strengths to move forward. I work with a wide variety of issues & I have specialization in supporting people with alcoholic & dysfunctional families, navigating racial & cultural identity, ADHD, LD, blended families, & parenting.

I have spots open! Are you finding yourself engaged in patterns that used to serve you but are now getting in your way? You’re dealing with a lot–from everything going on in the world around you and your own suffering too. You may be wondering if things can be better - to become your more authentic self. When people are well supported relationally, it creates an expansiveness for living. In our therapeutic relationship, we’ll examine patterns & systems that are keeping you from your full self. Together, we’ll work to make sense of your experiences, identify difficulties & integrate resources to find meaning to live a fuller life.

Awareness is everything. How often do we ask ourselves: "How did I get back here again?" - repeating patterns of self-defeating behavior. Raising our awareness of these patterns can help free us from re-engaging in them. The rewards of this exploration are bountiful - as we watch new, healthier behaviors emerge. We get a glimpse of the gifts that life can offer us by simply getting out of our own way. In my practice, I have had the privilege of witnessing the emotional freedom that change can bring and its powerful healing of depression, anxiety and trauma.

It takes a lot of courage to begin therapy. That is why I use a warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach. I hope to create a safe therapeutic space to help you feel supported while you take steps towards desired change so you can live a more meaningful and fulfilling life. I believe in the profound impact of relationships and connection on our lives. Yet, when things aren’t going well in this area it can be all-consuming. Specializing in working with both individuals and couples, I address issues like anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout, and work to enhance intimacy and satisfaction in relationships.

Something feels unsatisfying right now. You may or may not know what it is that feels off or why you feel that way. You want to understand what's going on so you can live a fulfilling life.

I love working with children and their families! I offer individual counseling for children aged 4-12 to address a range of issues including anxiety, anger, grief, trauma, and significant life transitions. Many families I see are seeking support for their children in the area of executive function skills such as staying focused and regulating emotions and impulses. I enjoy helping parents feel more confident and joyful and working with them to strengthen their connections with their children.

If you are wanting a deeper and more authentic connection to yourself and the people in your life, I'd love to help. I can support you in strengthening your innate sense of wellbeing and self awareness so that you can face life's inevitable challenges with more ease. I can help you to untangle painful parts of your past that may be getting in the way of your ability to enjoy life. Ideally leading to more fulfilling relationships, authentic joy, and connection to yourself and your goals.

I have worked in a variety of settings with virtually all walks of life. My areas of specialization include chronic pain, life transitions, loss, sleep issues, caregivers, issues associated with aging, and disabilities.

Everyone should have the mental health resources to live their best lives, which includes a strong sexual voice and confident gender expression. There is an immense amount of guilt and shame in our culture that negatively affects how we perceive and receive sex, sexuality, and gender. Vulnerable populations have been targeted with specific, hurtful sexual and gendered stereotypes that can increase psychological distress. As a person of color, I am happy to contribute my perspective and lived experience to the field and your choice of therapists. Sex affects everyone, and it merits focused attention in the mental health field.

I am very open and accepting. I will believe your experiences and help you navigate a world that is neither just nor equitable. I focus on being kind, curious, and compassionate, rather than judgmental of your experiences and challenges.

I believe therapy should be a collaborative, empowering experience. I'm passionate about working with BIPOC/multiracial, LGBTQIA+, and/or neurodiverse (ADHD/autism) individuals who value deep reflection and would like to co-create a vision for their healing. Past traumas and oppressive systems can impact our sense of self, belonging, agency, and safety. We can navigate these complexities together while also seeking out moments of joy.

DO YOU FIND YOURSELF THINKING... "I wish I hadn't reacted that way. ​I feel like I am giving too much of myself to others. I feel burnt out. I wish I had a stronger sense of self. I've heard about intergenerational trauma, but I'm not sure what that might look like." If any of those statements sounded familiar, then you're in the right place. I'm here to help you explore those thoughts and behaviors in a trauma-informed, creative, and individualized way. Let's get curious together.

I work with parents and caregivers who are motivated to improve relationships and restore harmony to their lives. Do you wish your kid(s) would just cooperate? Are you tired of yelling, using bribery and/or punishment? Perhaps you've tried one or more of the popular parenting approaches, but without lasting success. Parenting children and adolescents is hard work, but it can also be fun and rewarding. I help parents who love their children, to like their children.

For over three decades I have been supporting individuals through challenging transitions in their lives.

Everyone has the potential to feel secure and connected. We will work collaboratively to identify sources of stress, embrace difficult feelings, question limiting thought and behavior patterns, and develop both internal and external resources for finding more joy and fulfillment in life. I have a passion for working with people experiencing life transitions, including but not limited to life stages, pregnancy and postpartum, career, relationships, and illness.

Welcome! I am a licensed psychologist specializing in challenges with self-worth and relational trauma, as well as the feelings of depression, anxiety, or numbness that often occur with these experiences. My work is rooted in attachment-focused and trauma-informed approaches - I help people understand how relationships (especially the earliest ones in our lives) impact being able to feel emotionally safe with themselves and others. I especially enjoy helping people get out of their heads and into their hearts, or do the opposite when it would help to slow down our emotional experiences to make sense of them.

Are you creative? In transition? Depressed? Different? Parenting? Re-discovering YOU? Are you wanting to make changes in your life or to heal from old wounds? Do you want to develop self-compassion? Do you want to learn how to be present for your life, to learn mindfulness to help you through the tough times? If so, let’s see if we can create a compassionate, interactive and authentic therapeutic relationship to work collaboratively towards healing. In therapy, I can help you identify your goals, look at what is and isn't working for you, explore your stories, emotions, and experiences (past and present), develop new skills, and embrace your learning styles and talents. I also provide consultation and supervision to therapists.

In a success driven society the demands on one's life can feel endless. Most people are experiencing the necessity to juggle several competing roles and responsibilities simultaneously. The human capacity to grow, expand, adapt and thrive is amazing and inspiring. However, there is no human on this earth who is perfect and not effected by prolonged states of stress & pressure. This pressure leads to depression, anxiety, disconnection, isolation and many other ailments. Compassion focused therapy is a central component to my therapeutic approach. Treatment incorporates empowering your voice to optimize your path towards healing. Change is within reach.