Stress Therapists in Seattle, WA

I work with Seattle's busy professionals and families to provide therapy that targets stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, parenting challenges, child behavioral issues, and more. I work from a systemic perspective to understand the many roles you play in your life, as well as the influences of the past through a psychodynamic lens. My goal is to help you understand the root of your challenges, strengthen your mindset and resolve, and help you feel healthier and happier. Let's talk.

The decision to pursue therapy is a courageous one, and finding the right therapist can feel daunting but it is possible. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in WA with 15+ years serving clients who are ready to navigate significant life changes, heal from trauma, overcome anxiety, & manage ongoing stress while still pursuing bold dreams and goals. I'm passionate about helping clients live their most fulfilling & integrated life possible, even if it means taking big risks and making hard changes. You and your loved ones are capable of living a fulfilling & joyful life and I would be honored to support you in that journey.

I work alongside my clients, as they bravely take the risks involved in introspection. I believe in meeting each client where they are and moving at a pace that each person feels comfortable with. I want to guide you as you explore and overcome the obstacles disrupting your functioning or behavior; I want to support you as you explore feelings of stress, trauma, sadness, confusion, worry, anger, pressure… I don’t see clients as diagnoses: I see them as complex people experiencing emotional crises who will show me how to give them the help they need getting through it.

You may be experiencing a great loss, or even many losses from the pandemic, or feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve your growth. You may be experiencing pain or conflict in relationships, anxiety at work, stress from trying to “balance it all”, or residual pain from the past. There may be a sense of increased collective grief and eco-anxiety. The discomfort brings us back into conversation with ourselves- all the parts. From here we begin the process of healing and meaning making, to come to inhabit your life in a more embodied, present, and clear way.

We will explore your own “inner dialogue” and/or “parts,” as well as important narratives (aka the stories you tell yourself about yourself and the world around you). I encourage your evaluation, adaptation and/or complete overhaul of these sometimes unhelpful thoughts and stories in favor of newer, healthier, and more useful ones that we develop together!

I seek to create a warm, down-to-earth, and accepting experience for you to explore the hard-ass things in life. Many of us, myself included, were rarely taught how to connect with and understand our emotions, and so when we experience difficult feelings like shame, fear, grief, and pain, and we don’t know how to engage them in a helpful way. But that can change. We will work together to promote positive change and restore direction, meaning, and resilience during these difficult times. We will be teammates in our work together.

With over 20 years of experience as a doctoral level clinical psychologist, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and effective therapy to my clients. I have worked in diverse environments, including practice and corporate settings. I believe that these experiences grant me unique perspective into the challenges that my clients face at work and in their personal lives. I specialize in helping clients clarify goals, manage mood, and advance their personal and professional aims.

Have you found yourself feeling worried, struggling with your confidence, or having a hard time managing your mood? All of these feelings can lead to feeling stuck, but I can help! During each session with my clients, I hope to inspire and encourage self-awareness, self-confidence and empowerment. Every person has strengths, and my goal is to find practical strategies to reduce stress to help your strengths shine. I am accepting new clients for in-person or virtual appointments! Virtual appointments are offered to anyone in WA. In-person appointments are at my office in Lower Queen Anne, Seattle.

I work with adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, grief, chronic pain, issues of personal identity (race/gender/sexuality orientation), and life transitions (relational/ academic/professional). Navigating into the depths of who we are reveals we are so much more than what we sense at the surface. Having support on our journey can allow us to develop tolerance for our full range of emotions, gain awareness of what we feel in our bodies, discover new insights into past events, expand our ability to discuss fears, increase empathy for ourselves, experience more meaningful relationships.

Are you neurodiverse and trying to navigate a world that doesn’t feel made for you? Are you in the midst of transition, whether that includes school, work, relationships, identity, aging, spirituality, or something else? Do you find yourself stressed and stuck in patterns and habits that are no longer meeting your needs? Are you questioning the core values and beliefs that you grew up with? If you connect with any of these challenges I would love to be able to support you in cultivating a life that you are proud of and excited to live. I offer walk-and-talk therapy in the Central/North Seattle area, ask me about it!

Having obtained my specialization in trauma and abuse while navigating the pandemic, I am deeply prepared to work through the complex and compound trauma that individuals experienced in the last few years. Working from an attachment and interpersonal neurobiological approach, I engage with clients relationally, and work to invite them into exploring their own patterns of relating and behaving. Our trauma deeply impacts our ability to connect with and relate to ourselves and others, thus impacting our ability to handle life's stress and many challenges. I hope to create a structure of hope and stability for each client I work with.

I’m a relational depth-oriented therapist which means that I believe our therapeutic relationship is the transformative engine in therapy for long-term healing. I hold faith in and listen deeply for the inner wisdom of my clients that is sometimes overlooked because of doubt, shame, trauma, and external voices that promote self-abandonment. I believe this work is sacred and that it is as much about creating more capacity for joy and vitality as it is about processing harm. I consider it an honor to journey with each and every person who walks into our shared therapeutic space.

Welcome! I provide individual evidence-based therapy, as well as psychodiagnostic and psychoeducational assessment for adults (ages 18+). Areas of expertise include the spectrum of psychological challenges, such as mood (e.g., depression), trauma (e.g., PTSD), and anxiety (e.g., social anxiety, generalized anxiety). Additional areas of expertise include managing problems in life, including stress management, medical conditions (e.g., cancer, transplant, HIV/AIDS), grief/loss, sleep problems, life transitions, and experiences of bias, harassment, and discrimination.

I work with women who experience high anxiety and panic attacks, have a history of trauma or neglect, and feel disconnected from their bodies. I believe in a Body + Brain approach to healing, informed by neuroscience, to help us feel more integrated and whole inside ourselves. This approach is particularly wonderful for women who tend to over-function when stressed, and can help you feel more safe, kind, and connected. I also love working with women during the perinatal season.

Accepting new clients for virtual afternoon appointments! Searching for a therapist is difficult, especially while trying to navigate the challenges that brought you here, so I commend you for taking this huge step towards working on your mental health. Living in a state of fight/flight, fear, anxiety, stress, uncertainty, and instability can wreak havoc on the mind and body. Therapy with me means you'll have the chance to gain deeper understandings, insights, and perspectives into what is going on, how to work with various stuck parts of yourself, how to recognize your own power and choices, and how to process difficult feelings.

These beautiful, unpredictable, messy moments of life shape us, & I've learned that defining who we are through these moments helps us build the life we want. As a trauma-certified EMDR trained therapist, I work with a wide range of issues, & I specialize in grief, trauma, & illness/medical trauma. Whether recent circumstances are stressful, or aspects of the past need to be reconciled & faced, my clients are working to process, cope, & move toward holistic healing. They want to own their lives & feel better. They want clarity, meaning, understanding, & support working through daily challenges, anxieties, and stress management.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the stresses of life or struggling to maintain a sense of self? You are not alone. In today's world, various social and societal pressures can significantly impact our decisions and well-being. I am dedicated to helping adolescents, college students, and adults find balance and fulfillment in their lives. I work with individuals and couples, addressing a wide range of issues including depression, low self-esteem, general anxiety, academic issues, social anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and career-related stress.

Are you looking for a safe, nonjudgmental haven to explore what might be preventing you from living a fulfilling life? May it be depression, anxiety, stress, family/relationship issues, when life is unbalanced it can seem overwhelming. I will embrace your unique background and qualities to provide support and guidance through periods of stress, searching, or imbalance. I believe that forming a trusting relationship with each client is the foundation for personal growth. We will work as a team to help you reach your personal goals and to overcome any obstacles along the way.

I work with people of all ages—child, adolescent, and adult. I have strengths in working with children, with people experiencing depression, anxiety, and trauma reactions, and with people who have been abused in the past. My goals are to help you make the changes you are ready to make, and to help relieve the struggles you are having.