EMDR Therapists in Seattle, WA

I work with adults who are struggling with challenging moments in their life and may be experiencing depression, anxiety or general unease. I believe that the therapeutic relationship can provide support for exploring life and relationship challenges. The therapeutic work can lead to healing traumas from the past. I invite clients to be curious about what is happening in their body, notice emotions, and identify thoughts that can deepen their awareness of their self and lead to empowerment. Creativity, mindful awareness, and honoring a person's experience are the foundation of my therapeutic approach.

Are you a woman or teen girl experiencing depression, anxiety, codependency, or who has experienced one or multiple traumas? Do you need to heal past wounds and resentments? Would you love to gain self-compassion and experience hope again? If you feel like something is keeping you from moving forward, I’m the kind of therapist who can help you manage current symptoms, find the root cause of your issues, work toward healing, and build a life you love! I provide online therapy for female-identifying and nonbinary adults and teens living in Oregon and Washington state and am trained in EMDR.

I work from a holistic, trauma-informed lens and offer a unique combo of talk and somatic therapy. A deeper level of healing can be achieved when we tap into the innate wisdom of the body to cultivate body-mind integration. My somatic approach is informed by yoga therapy, Polyvagal Theory, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. Together we get to know and befriend the nervous system and build new pathways toward connection and safety. My therapeutic yoga offerings support every-body. Clients are empowered to reclaim a greater sense of choice and respect for their bodies as they develop their resiliency.

I love a curious client! Curiosity is so helpful in sessions to help clients discover where their patterns developed and how their behaviors serve them. My passion lies in working with individuals seeking to understand their relationship with their bodies and sexuality. I enjoy assisting couples in navigating desire discrepancies, supporting those on the path to healing from trauma, and helping individuals of any age reclaim pleasure, intimacy knows no age limit.

I specialize in EMDR Therapy and Christian (integrated) counseling. I have experience in helping clients with Trauma (acute/Chronic/complex), stress and anxiety, Narcissistic Abuse, Premarital/marital/relationship issues, chronic pain, depression, and most mental health conditions. I work with my clients and believe in authenticity and transparency to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Learning coping strategies and skills to manage life stressors is great, but my goal ultimately is that you actually heal and grow in the abundant life.

My approach to working with clients is based on building upon strengths, to generate solutions that empower the individual. I support my clients using various therapeutic modalities as they fortify their connection to themselves and others. Being multi-racial, gay, and having been raised in a bicultural household, I have learned that there are many ways to make meaning of the life that you were born into, while informing the life you create for yourself.

Aloha! I’m glad you’re here. I believe that every individual deserves a space that is wholly about them. A space where they are seen, heard, known, and validated. My approach to therapy is to assist individuals in their courageous efforts to improve themselves through unconditional positive regard and acceptance. Life presents difficult circumstances, and I am here to support you as you navigate them. I have a deep appreciation for diversity and uniqueness, a passion to learn, and you can often find me in nature, bookstores, coffee shops, and exploring novel places whether domestically or internationally.

Brené Brown says that “sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up.” My clients are those who want to show up for themselves. They are often deeply-feeling, highly-sensitive people who have struggled to integrate all parts of themselves, but who are ready to experience the confidence that comes from owning painful chapters of their stories. My clients have often survived trauma and want to meet their past in a way that opens up freedom for their future. In other words, my clients are brave change-makers who haven’t yet fully realized that their sensitivity is perhaps their greatest superpower.

It takes courage to ask for help. Life seems to throw us one challenge after another and we can feel weighed down by the stress of daily living. Sometimes we can lose sight of what makes us feel special and valued. I am here to work with your individual needs. Feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, and loneliness can leave us feeling disconnected from others. If we do not take the time to understand where these feelings stem from and how they affect us, we cannot begin to heal and feel whole again. I value you as an individual and want to understand your unique experiences. I want to help you to feel safe and accepted at all times.

Making a good connection with you, making sure you feel heard, understood, and validated: these are the foundation of a good therapeutic relationship. Having the experience of being deeply listened to helps turn down the noise, so you can hear what the Quakers call “the still small voice” within yourself. This experience is all some people need to start making progress in their lives. People who have worked with me have said, "I know myself better now" and "I'm on my side now."

People come to therapy for many reasons. When we are in pain, confusion, fear or sadness we seek support and understanding. Sometimes we are going through a difficult transition and just need someone to talk to. Other times, we have specific goals we would like to reach, or coping skills we would like to learn. The therapeutic process is a creative and compassionate practice that is based in the respect and safety of the relationship between the client and the therapist. Challenges are often opportunities for growth, and often lead us to a greater understanding of ourselves.

Making the decision to see a therapist is a big one, my goal is to make sure that this decision is a worthwhile one. I hope my straightforward approach will help guide you to self-empowerment, radical acceptance & building relationships. We will laugh and often, we'll cry. But either way... You won't walk this journey of self-discovery alone. Even the strongest of us need support in forcing our inner critic to be silenced. Our goal will be to get you to a place where you can put on your dancing shoes and have the skills to help you conquer life.

Our bodies hold deep wisdom, but for many, as the result of trauma, relationship wounds, and oppression, that connection gets interrupted. This means we learn to ignore our needs, wants, and feelings, and turn to strategies such as perfectionism, eating disorders, and dissociation to help manage. You might notice you have difficulty connecting to your feelings or feel overwhelmed by them, and while people might think you are “ok” on the outside, it feels much different on the inside. I believe that healing this disconnection can happen in the context of a safe, supportive relationship, like therapy.

The Glory of God is a human being fully alive". -Saint Irenaeus As a clinician, I work with individuals struggling with a variety of issues and ailments. I believe that most recurring mental and emotional struggles are actually indicators of larger issues in need of resolution. In our work together we will both engage the symptoms you are experiencing AND trace their historical connections so that you can access a more transformative and holistic healing.

NOTE: Morning openings only. Is fear preventing you from doing what you need to do? When you look around you, does everyone else seem as though they have got their lives figured out, while you're still stuck in a rut? All of us carry beliefs about ourselves that were formed from our experiences and from what others have said about us. Even though we may be able to recognize some of these beliefs as untrue, sometimes we just cannot shake off the feeling that perhaps we are just not good enough. If this speaks to what you've been going through, I can help.

There is hope! What I specialize in: anyone who has experienced childhood trauma, and those with chronic health issues, EMDR certified. You can find life more peaceful, and simple with increased connection with yourself and others. Being willing to reprocess the past with EMDR is the most effective way to treat current symptoms. Connection with others is a basic human need. I am sure whatever your symptoms are they are impacting your relationships. This is what is causing the most suffering. We all need relationships to feel happy and content. We will explore past trauma, increasing contentment. This is NOT traditional talk therapy.

I am a licensed clinical social worker in practice since 2002. I am a Linehan Board Dialectical Behavior Therapy certified clinician. I have extensive training in treatments for trauma including Prolonged Exposure and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I have worked in a variety of settings including community mental health centers, hospital based care and in-home family therapy. I serve children 12 and up, teens, families, parents and adults. I treat a variety of diagnoses including Depression and other Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

Life is wild, beautiful, messy, and difficult. I believe the world can stand to be more compassionate, understanding, curious, and hopeful. That is why I chose to pursue counseling, and I strive to bring this into the therapeutic space. Therapy is a space for growth and healing, and I am here to explore that with you. If your goal is to live a big, full life, I want to help you get there. I am a big believer in living an intentional life, whether that looks like setting goals or creating an abstract path. If you're looking for a therapist with a direct and collaborative approach, let's chat.

Are you experiencing the lasting impacts of traumatic experiences, such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, shame, and negative beliefs about yourself? Have you heard of EMDR therapy and wondered how it may benefit you? Would you like to rediscover a sense of peace and empowerment as you journey towards healing from the aftermath of trauma? You are in the right place if you have said "yes" to any of these questions! I offer online therapy to clients in Washington and Oregon, and if you are ready to set down the heavy weight of past experiences, enjoy the present, and feel excited about the future - email me today!