Strength-Based Therapists in Seattle, WA

My two main focuses in therapy are men experiencing life transitions and adolescents needing support with self-esteem and emotional regulation. The men I work with are deep thinkers seeking to clarify their purpose in life while managing the uncertainty that comes with change. With a specific understanding of the tech workplace, I address existential concerns about finding fulfillment in one's career and rediscovering one's sense of self when self-confidence has been shaken. With adolescents, I focus on supporting big feelings and challenges with adjusting to live events such as divorce or loss in the family and school difficulties.

Returned from maternity leave, accepting new clients! As a trained clinical social worker, I see you as a whole person. My practice is deeply rooted in mindfulness, kindness & social justice. I practice from a client centered & trauma informed perspective. All of the work that I do is collaborative... I am so glad that you are here! I am passionate about Intergenerational family healing: both family of choice & biological families. I work with clients who are living with anxiety, depression, and trauma survivors. My specialty areas include: life transitions, self-esteem, family conflict, grief, relationship issues and spirituality.

Therapy can feel intimidating to step into and so I hope to meet every client where they are at, whether they have been to therapy before or not. I don't believe you need to have a huge "reason" to reach out for therapy, rather a desire for healing and wholeness in your life and relationships. As a queer therapist, I hold a unique understanding of some of the challenges LGBTQIA+ folks face as they navigate the complex and beautiful journey of living their authentic life and hope to walk alongside them in that journey.

Have you been struggling with difficult thoughts or feelings? Ever feel stuck or like you're living on auto-pilot? If so, I can help. I believe that we are healthiest when we allow ourselves to be exactly who we are. I have special interests in relational and religious trauma, as well as working with people with addiction issues, severe depression, anxiety disorders, and suicidal thoughts and actions. No matter where you are in your healing journey, I hope to join you and help you see that you are not alone in the struggle. You are your greatest healer, and I will be your guide along the way.

At Dream Big Wellness we warmly welcome our clients in taking this step to find support and compassionate care. We are a team of licensed and experienced clinicians in WA state & nationally registered art therapists. We specialize in supporting people impacted by cancer, medical illness, chronic illness/pain, trauma, stress, bereavement, grief & loss, adjustment & transition, anxiety & depression. Dream Big Wellness is an Art Therapy & Integrative Wellness 501(c)3 Nonprofit increasing access to mental health care, art therapy, and wellness services through our Pay it Forward Program. www.dreambigwellness.org/pay-it-forward/

AUG 2024- Accepting new clients. My name is Dr. Emily Andresen and I am a Stanford-trained clinical psychologist specializing in divorce recovery as well as betrayal trauma recovery. With years of professional experience, as well as personal lived experience, I provide compassionate, personalized therapy that addresses the deep emotional wounds left by these life-altering events. Whether you're dealing with overwhelming emotions, anxiety, depression or a sense of isolation or hopelessness, I am dedicated to helping you find clarity, resilience, and hope.

As a queer, neurodivergent counselor, I believe that an individual's identity is integral to the therapy process. I understand that each person has a unique perspective, shaped by their experiences and intersecting identities. My goal is to empower emerging adults by collaborating to share knowledge, reframe negative internalizations, and foster self-congruence. My theoretical orientation is primarily trauma-informed and person-centered, influenced by feminist and civil rights leaders. My approach is integrative, holistic, and process-focused, in service of identifying pragmatic, achievable solutions.

The best is yet to be! I strive to offer a positive atmosphere for real personal change. Helping people learn to manage and cope with emotions like, fear, frustration, sadness and worry is my specialty. Self defeating behavioral patterns that involve anger, phobias, procrastination, or poor impulse control can also be addressed. I assists individuals and couples by providing skills-based counseling so they can live life more peacefully and productively.

Hello! My name is Barbara and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) in the state of Washington, with over 25 years of experience in the mental health and social work fields. I want to help you navigate your emotional journey towards well-being and personal growth. You may have felt like a "black sheep"- different from others, neurodivergent, unconventional, outside the norm, quirky, on the edge, or even a bit rebellious. Or you may be someone who has followed a more direct route in the past, and now find yourself dealing with the twists and turns of life transitions. I am here to help guide you on your unique path.

My aim is to help folks get to the bottom of their concerns, and to support them in making meaningful changes in their lives. Sometimes we have the sense that something is not quite right, even if we cannot pinpoint what exactly it is. Other times we may want to get out of our heads and feel more present. Whatever your concern, I am here to support you in discerning what it is that’s in the way from allowing you to live the life you want to live. Together, you and I will work to identify and unpack your lived experiences and the values that inform where it is you want to go.

I am a Hispanic therapist skilled at supporting people through their anxiety and trauma. I am a LGBTQ+ ally, and value open-mindedness. My Mexican identity is an important part of me - growing up in a community that lacked diversity was difficult and I have made it a point to integrate my culture's strengths into my life and practice. I am able to create an environment that feels safe and non-judgmental. You are the expert in your life and I see my role as someone that comes beside as support. We will explore the things you would like to work on, as well as the things that bring you joy and make up your unique identity!

Most of my work is with sensitive, creative people - artists, entrepreneurs, visionaries, healers - who find themselves stuck in patterns of self-doubt, self-sabotage, paralysis, perfectionism, anxiety, or depression. If this is you, you may feel tangled in past traumas or trying to navigate a difficult experience in the present. Your ways of being might be at odds with "normal" systems and structures. Whatever it is, you want to make the shifts that allow you to bloom more fully in your life. I help you nourish your gifts and cultivate resilience in the face of life's challenges.

As a queer, Korean transracial adoptee, I understand the complexities of mixed and intersectional identities. I specialize in supporting teens and young adults navigating racial identity formation, minority stress, intergenerational trauma, anxiety, and depression. My clients often struggle with feeling connected in relationships or forming new, meaningful ones. They may find it hard to cope with the overwhelm of our ever-changing world. I strive to create a space where clients feel seen and understood. I utilize a systems-based approach that acknowledges both the struggles and resiliencies within marginalized communities.

I work with young adults in their 20’s navigating the unique challenges of emerging adulthood. Many of my client’s experience feeling lost and overwhelmed while navigating everything from the basics in daily life to relationships and career directions. In my practice we work together to support you in finding your way around this novel landscape of adult life. We will work to understand the root cause of symptoms to heal the source of the difficulty and open new pathways for you to move forward living with your integrity.

I have a passion to work along side clients to aim to empower them in their journey. I have a strong leaning towards serving the BIPOC community. I am bilingual in Spanish and English. I tends to have the client take the lead where they need to focus in therapy. My style of therapy is compassionate, culturally responsive, and attuned to your needs.

Have you reached a point where your own will has sabotaged your life? Either recognizing how small you are in the grand scheme of things, lack of ability to transcend stagnancy or break free from bad habits or symptoms that rob you of joy? I have found the difference between being alive and living is rooted in transcending your identity (or sense of self ) beyond one dimensional perspectives, and I utilize the medium of color (and archetypes) to create a bridge between the conscious and unconscious world that exists within, among, and around you.

As a therapist, I partner with clients to create a trusting relationship that fosters healing, personal growth and positive life change. I approach therapy from a relational model allowing the counseling relationship to be a healing vessel for the therapeutic process. Our work is to develop a vision for your life, set clear and meaningful goals, and together move towards personal growth and through healing process. We’ll develop the tools you need to make progress sustainable and transcend challenges standing in your way.

In therapy I connect with you in a deep way to empower you in your struggles. Most of us hope to connect with others in an intimate way and to have an impact on the world. I believe we internalize ways of relating in childhood and this informs the ways in which we relate with others in the present. The therapeutic relationship can be a safe place to see more clearly who we are in order that we might be freed to make different and conscious choices. This awareness can help you to know yourself more, to live an intentional life and have meaningful impact on the world.

I believe that our lives are guided by a few simple truths: we all long to be free to play, make things, and be seen by and connected to the world around us. By activating your own, unique creative potential and personal strengths, I believe that you can tap into your innate wisdom to create harmonious, lasting, and fulfilling relationships at home, at work, and with yourself. In our work together, we will utilize an intersectional framework to explore how the many facets of your cultural identity impact you, and use an array of both verbal and non-verbal modalities to help you achieve your goals.