Women's Issues Therapists in Seattle, WA

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Liz Adcock
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98136  (Online Only)
I specialize in ADHD, women's issues, career counseling, life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and childhood trauma. When you encounter these things in adulthood, there's often no one to walk you through the difficulties they bring. You need help from someone who specializes in this, who understands how you're feeling and can be with you on your journey, and has tools to help. I'd love to hear how I might be able to support you. I offer Authentic + Empowering Therapy for Adults in Seattle, WA. Accepting New Clients (Updated 1/8/24)
I specialize in ADHD, women's issues, career counseling, life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and childhood trauma. When you encounter these things in adulthood, there's often no one to walk you through the difficulties they bring. You need help from someone who specializes in this, who understands how you're feeling and can be with you on your journey, and has tools to help. I'd love to hear how I might be able to support you. I offer Authentic + Empowering Therapy for Adults in Seattle, WA. Accepting New Clients (Updated 1/8/24)
(206) 312-9334 View (206) 312-9334
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Kathryn Hamilton
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98103
Special areas of emphasis include grief and loss, relationship concerns, coping with trauma, women's issues, and identity issues.
Welcome to my practice. People often seek out a therapist at a time of crisis such as a loss, transition, career change, or relationship problem. Therapy can be helpful with many such situations, and can also serve to cast a wider view on recurring themes in our lives. Thus, it can be just a few sessions, or a longer-term working relationship. I welcome, and honor, clients of all backgrounds and identities. I strive to provide a safe, open, respectful, and warm environment for you to explore your concerns. As a licensed psychologist, it is my privilege and my responsibility to offer a professional perspective on your concerns.
Special areas of emphasis include grief and loss, relationship concerns, coping with trauma, women's issues, and identity issues.
Welcome to my practice. People often seek out a therapist at a time of crisis such as a loss, transition, career change, or relationship problem. Therapy can be helpful with many such situations, and can also serve to cast a wider view on recurring themes in our lives. Thus, it can be just a few sessions, or a longer-term working relationship. I welcome, and honor, clients of all backgrounds and identities. I strive to provide a safe, open, respectful, and warm environment for you to explore your concerns. As a licensed psychologist, it is my privilege and my responsibility to offer a professional perspective on your concerns.
(206) 899-4093 View (206) 899-4093
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Ashley Jones
MA, LMHCA, LMFTA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98104  (Online Only)
My areas of expertise include women's issues, self-esteem struggles, depression, anxiety, trauma, religious trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, cult survivors, life transitions, couples therapy, substance abuse and I'm working on becoming EMDR certified.
Being a therapist is my passion. I consider it an honor to be able to work with everyone of my clients. I understand what it is like to struggle. I also know what it is like to find peace through healing.
My areas of expertise include women's issues, self-esteem struggles, depression, anxiety, trauma, religious trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, cult survivors, life transitions, couples therapy, substance abuse and I'm working on becoming EMDR certified.
Being a therapist is my passion. I consider it an honor to be able to work with everyone of my clients. I understand what it is like to struggle. I also know what it is like to find peace through healing.
(253) 525-5661 View (253) 525-5661
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Minjoo Bayers
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98104  (Online Only)
I specialize in childhood traumas, immigrant and People of Color experience, and women's issues.
If any relational or behavioral patterns are keeping you from living your best life, therapy may be able to help you experience greater freedom and healing. Whether it’s the pandemic, everyday stresses, or childhood trauma, I would be honored to join you in your therapeutic journey. I believe therapy is one of the best self-care practices you can have for yourself. It’s time dedicated just for you. 고민, 스트레스, 이민 생활, 트라우마 대해서 서로 이야기를 나눌 수 있는 자리를 준비해 드리겠습니다.
I specialize in childhood traumas, immigrant and People of Color experience, and women's issues.
If any relational or behavioral patterns are keeping you from living your best life, therapy may be able to help you experience greater freedom and healing. Whether it’s the pandemic, everyday stresses, or childhood trauma, I would be honored to join you in your therapeutic journey. I believe therapy is one of the best self-care practices you can have for yourself. It’s time dedicated just for you. 고민, 스트레스, 이민 생활, 트라우마 대해서 서로 이야기를 나눌 수 있는 자리를 준비해 드리겠습니다.
(502) 461-1762 View (502) 461-1762
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Joyce Moreno
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98188  (Online Only)
I have experience in working with folks with generational trauma, anxiety, and women's issues.
I work with people who need a safe space to explore their inner landscapes. Our current world and society is a place where there exists grief, anxiety, and great joy—sometimes all at once! My ideal clients are folks who seek to reroute negative thoughts and behaviors in order to create a life worth living. My ultimate goal is for clients to feel safe and supported in their work with me. I value the relationship with my clients, and that means some humor, kindness, and nudges towards yourself and your goals.
I have experience in working with folks with generational trauma, anxiety, and women's issues.
I work with people who need a safe space to explore their inner landscapes. Our current world and society is a place where there exists grief, anxiety, and great joy—sometimes all at once! My ideal clients are folks who seek to reroute negative thoughts and behaviors in order to create a life worth living. My ultimate goal is for clients to feel safe and supported in their work with me. I value the relationship with my clients, and that means some humor, kindness, and nudges towards yourself and your goals.
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Brave Heart Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, ACM-SW
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98116
Waitlist for new clients
Areas of focus include: grief and loss, coping with chronic or terminal illness, life transitions, discerning parenthood or adoption, women's issues, spirituality, self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, depression, career challenges.
I believe you know yourself best, but may need to make time and space to reconnect with you. I apply an integrative, holistic approach that examines each person's experience while taking into account the context in which they exist. The foundation of my work is establishing a brave space of safety and trust, while embracing compassion, empathy, non-judgment and openness.
Areas of focus include: grief and loss, coping with chronic or terminal illness, life transitions, discerning parenthood or adoption, women's issues, spirituality, self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, depression, career challenges.
I believe you know yourself best, but may need to make time and space to reconnect with you. I apply an integrative, holistic approach that examines each person's experience while taking into account the context in which they exist. The foundation of my work is establishing a brave space of safety and trust, while embracing compassion, empathy, non-judgment and openness.
(253) 893-6186 View (253) 893-6186
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Kara Hill
Counselor, LMHCA, NCC, MA, MBA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98195  (Online Only)
I also work with individuals and help them through a myriad of other mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, existential questions, grief & loss, faith transitions/crisis/journeys, moral injury, social anxiety, body image, eating disorders, suicide, trauma, women's issues, infertility, and many others.
Sometimes you just need a safe and confidential space to sort it all out. Life and relationships can challenge us to our very limits as we try to love other people and hold onto our own sense of self at the same time. It can feel overwhelming to navigate the emotions, interaction cycles, and patterns at play in relationships. As difficult as these challenges are, they are ultimately the key to our personal growth and development. I work with couples who want a better partnership, and want to feel heard, valued, and understood. I help them find genuine connection in their emotional, mental, spiritual, and intimate relationship.
I also work with individuals and help them through a myriad of other mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, existential questions, grief & loss, faith transitions/crisis/journeys, moral injury, social anxiety, body image, eating disorders, suicide, trauma, women's issues, infertility, and many others.
Sometimes you just need a safe and confidential space to sort it all out. Life and relationships can challenge us to our very limits as we try to love other people and hold onto our own sense of self at the same time. It can feel overwhelming to navigate the emotions, interaction cycles, and patterns at play in relationships. As difficult as these challenges are, they are ultimately the key to our personal growth and development. I work with couples who want a better partnership, and want to feel heard, valued, and understood. I help them find genuine connection in their emotional, mental, spiritual, and intimate relationship.
(360) 646-2093 View (360) 646-2093
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Rachel Baska
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MedFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103  (Online Only)
I work with women experiencing issues including: sexuality, sexual shame, relationship concerns, embodiment, spiritual trauma, and women's issues.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has a heart for empowering women to live joyfully inside their bodies through liberation-work and self-compassion. I approach therapy from a systemic, person-centered, feminist, sex-positive, and HAES lens that's rooted in social justice. I understand the ways that oppression and trauma influence how we connect with our bodies and I view coping mechanisms as survival strategies that develop in response to our experiences. I believe there is wisdom in our coping and I enjoy helping clients compassionately attune to their body’s needs and connect to their intuition.
I work with women experiencing issues including: sexuality, sexual shame, relationship concerns, embodiment, spiritual trauma, and women's issues.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has a heart for empowering women to live joyfully inside their bodies through liberation-work and self-compassion. I approach therapy from a systemic, person-centered, feminist, sex-positive, and HAES lens that's rooted in social justice. I understand the ways that oppression and trauma influence how we connect with our bodies and I view coping mechanisms as survival strategies that develop in response to our experiences. I believe there is wisdom in our coping and I enjoy helping clients compassionately attune to their body’s needs and connect to their intuition.
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Dr. Katherine Nordell Fort
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98119
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in women's issues, athlete mental health, and career coaching.
I hold a PhD in Counseling and am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the State of Washington, providing both short-term and long-term individual psychotherapy to adolescents (over 13 years) and adults. I aim to provide a safe, supportive, self-reflective, and healing environment where we will work toward a deeper understanding and appreciation of your authentic self. Together we will strengthen your personal awareness and confidence by exploring, uncovering and sharing your personal truths, life experiences, losses, achievements, fears, goals, and dreams.
I specialize in women's issues, athlete mental health, and career coaching.
I hold a PhD in Counseling and am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the State of Washington, providing both short-term and long-term individual psychotherapy to adolescents (over 13 years) and adults. I aim to provide a safe, supportive, self-reflective, and healing environment where we will work toward a deeper understanding and appreciation of your authentic self. Together we will strengthen your personal awareness and confidence by exploring, uncovering and sharing your personal truths, life experiences, losses, achievements, fears, goals, and dreams.
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Aisha N Charles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98101  (Online Only)
I use different evidenced based practices (such as CBT and EMDR), coupled with cultural responsiveness to lend support with trauma, anxiety, depression, immigration, and women's issues.
Hey there! Do you find yourself feeling anxious, unmotivated, sad? Are you experiencing uncertainty, sadness, nightmares or flashbacks as a result of trauma or difficult life experiences? If you are trying to heal from a difficult childhood, past traumas, postpartum or your fertility journey, now is the time to reach out to a therapist that can help. I am a proud veteran's wife and therapist that would love for us to work together to help you navigate your challenges.
I use different evidenced based practices (such as CBT and EMDR), coupled with cultural responsiveness to lend support with trauma, anxiety, depression, immigration, and women's issues.
Hey there! Do you find yourself feeling anxious, unmotivated, sad? Are you experiencing uncertainty, sadness, nightmares or flashbacks as a result of trauma or difficult life experiences? If you are trying to heal from a difficult childhood, past traumas, postpartum or your fertility journey, now is the time to reach out to a therapist that can help. I am a proud veteran's wife and therapist that would love for us to work together to help you navigate your challenges.
(509) 287-4358 View (509) 287-4358
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Aisha N. Charles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98101  (Online Only)
I use different evidenced based practices (such as CBT and EMDR), coupled with cultural responsiveness to lend support with trauma, anxiety, depression, women's issues and immigration.
Do you find yourself feeling anxious, unmotivated, sad? Have you been experiencing uncertainty, sadness, nightmares or flashbacks as a result of trauma or difficult life experiences? If you are trying to heal from a difficult childhood, past traumas, postpartum or your fertility journey, or perimenopause/menopause, now is the time to reach out to a therapist that can help. As a proud veteran wife and therapist, I would love for us to work together to help you navigate your challenges.
I use different evidenced based practices (such as CBT and EMDR), coupled with cultural responsiveness to lend support with trauma, anxiety, depression, women's issues and immigration.
Do you find yourself feeling anxious, unmotivated, sad? Have you been experiencing uncertainty, sadness, nightmares or flashbacks as a result of trauma or difficult life experiences? If you are trying to heal from a difficult childhood, past traumas, postpartum or your fertility journey, or perimenopause/menopause, now is the time to reach out to a therapist that can help. As a proud veteran wife and therapist, I would love for us to work together to help you navigate your challenges.
(512) 872-2459 View (512) 872-2459
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New Perceptions Counseling PLLC, Danielle Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CYT, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98110  (Online Only)
Dani is a dedicated and compassionate therapist, specializing in perinatal mental health, women's issues, and trauma. She is also a certified yoga instructor trained in hatha, prenatal, postpartum yoga, meditation and breathwork. Her treatment approach is collaborative, developmental, holistic, somatic, and mindfulness-based. When working with the perinatal community, she uses a developmental transition-to-motherhood framework (Matrescence) to facilitate education, understanding, and healing.
Dani is a dedicated and compassionate therapist, specializing in perinatal mental health, women's issues, and trauma. She is also a certified yoga instructor trained in hatha, prenatal, postpartum yoga, meditation and breathwork. Her treatment approach is collaborative, developmental, holistic, somatic, and mindfulness-based. When working with the perinatal community, she uses a developmental transition-to-motherhood framework (Matrescence) to facilitate education, understanding, and healing.
(425) 736-7882 x6 View (425) 736-7882 x6
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Hailey Hardin
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98103  (Online Only)
I am psychodynamically oriented and interpersonally trained in working with individuals and couples. My approach is empathic, collaborative and straightforward, while offering you space to expand self awareness and discover new ways of being in the world. I have experience in working with women's issues, anxiety, depression, forms of self-harm, relational issues, and self-acceptance and self-worth. In our work together, we will focus on repairing past wounds and establishing new styles of relating both to yourself and others.
I am psychodynamically oriented and interpersonally trained in working with individuals and couples. My approach is empathic, collaborative and straightforward, while offering you space to expand self awareness and discover new ways of being in the world. I have experience in working with women's issues, anxiety, depression, forms of self-harm, relational issues, and self-acceptance and self-worth. In our work together, we will focus on repairing past wounds and establishing new styles of relating both to yourself and others.
(206) 966-6882 View (206) 966-6882
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AWE Counseling PLLC
Counselor, MA, MHP, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98107  (Online Only)
I'm passionate about women's issues, mood disorders, pregnancy/postpartum, anxiety, depression and survivors of domestic violence.
My experience is heavily rooted in Forensic Mental Health. I've spent a total of 8 years working between the court and jail. The last 5 years were spent in King County Correctional Facility as a Psychiatric Evaluation Specialist. I was the primary clinician responsible for the treatment of the incarcerated women on the psych unit. I did a significant amount of work with our suicidal unit and was responsible for conducting the 4 hour suicide trainings assigned to all new staff and officers in the jail. I value the complexity of the human experience and strive to provide a safe non judgmental space for clients to heal.
I'm passionate about women's issues, mood disorders, pregnancy/postpartum, anxiety, depression and survivors of domestic violence.
My experience is heavily rooted in Forensic Mental Health. I've spent a total of 8 years working between the court and jail. The last 5 years were spent in King County Correctional Facility as a Psychiatric Evaluation Specialist. I was the primary clinician responsible for the treatment of the incarcerated women on the psych unit. I did a significant amount of work with our suicidal unit and was responsible for conducting the 4 hour suicide trainings assigned to all new staff and officers in the jail. I value the complexity of the human experience and strive to provide a safe non judgmental space for clients to heal.
(206) 309-3897 View (206) 309-3897
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Still Waters Christian Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98125  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, women's issues, and spiritual formation.
As a Christian counselor, I offer a safe, supportive space for individuals and couples to explore their struggles. I utilize evidence-based modalities to promote emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being. My priority is to listen to your story, making you feel seen, known, safe, and heard. We are not meant to carry burdens alone. While my work is based on a Biblical worldview, I understand everyone is at different places in their walk with God. The extent to which faith is integrated into therapy is entirely up to you. Together, we'll process your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, women's issues, and spiritual formation.
As a Christian counselor, I offer a safe, supportive space for individuals and couples to explore their struggles. I utilize evidence-based modalities to promote emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being. My priority is to listen to your story, making you feel seen, known, safe, and heard. We are not meant to carry burdens alone. While my work is based on a Biblical worldview, I understand everyone is at different places in their walk with God. The extent to which faith is integrated into therapy is entirely up to you. Together, we'll process your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment.
(425) 474-2686 View (425) 474-2686
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Dr. Jarryn Robinson-Ellis
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98121  (Online Only)
I am deeply committed to creating a safe and inclusive therapeutic space for individuals and couples. My passion lies in addressing the unique challenges faced by women, particularly in the realm of motherhood and parenting. I recognize the complexities and emotional nuances of these roles, and I'm dedicated to helping clients navigate their journeys with empathy, resilience, and self-discovery. In addition to my focus on women's issues and motherhood, I am passionate about exploring the experiences of BIPOC individuals, Couples, and those struggling with concerns like anxiety, depression, and attachment related concerns.
I am deeply committed to creating a safe and inclusive therapeutic space for individuals and couples. My passion lies in addressing the unique challenges faced by women, particularly in the realm of motherhood and parenting. I recognize the complexities and emotional nuances of these roles, and I'm dedicated to helping clients navigate their journeys with empathy, resilience, and self-discovery. In addition to my focus on women's issues and motherhood, I am passionate about exploring the experiences of BIPOC individuals, Couples, and those struggling with concerns like anxiety, depression, and attachment related concerns.
(206) 800-6366 x100 View (206) 800-6366 x100
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Tiffany Schultz
Counselor, MS, LMHC, DDMHS
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98117  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My clinical specialties include mindfulness & organizational support for ADHD, individual and family support in embracing neurodiversity, CBT for depression and anxiety, parent coaching/support, women's issues, family therapy, and navigating significant, challenging, and unexpected life transitions.
I believe one of the foundational components of healing is becoming empowered to develop the skills and acquire the tools necessary to manage life's stressors and reach a place of thriving. I use a solution-focused approach and evidence-based interventions to support clients in finding their power to make positive changes and improve their lives. I'm CBT+ certified and utilize cognitive-behavioral interventions to support clients struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, and other significant life stressors.
My clinical specialties include mindfulness & organizational support for ADHD, individual and family support in embracing neurodiversity, CBT for depression and anxiety, parent coaching/support, women's issues, family therapy, and navigating significant, challenging, and unexpected life transitions.
I believe one of the foundational components of healing is becoming empowered to develop the skills and acquire the tools necessary to manage life's stressors and reach a place of thriving. I use a solution-focused approach and evidence-based interventions to support clients in finding their power to make positive changes and improve their lives. I'm CBT+ certified and utilize cognitive-behavioral interventions to support clients struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, and other significant life stressors.
(206) 759-8350 View (206) 759-8350
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Ellie Valda
Counselor, LMHCA, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98115
Welcome! As a counselor I am committed to creating a safe space for healing and growth where clients can share their stories. I work with adults (18 and up) who have difficulties related to anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, trauma/PTSD, and identity. Additionally, I specialize in navigating multicultural issues. I am also passionate about women's issues, particularly women's health and the impact it can have on wellness. I am a board certified Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Welcome! As a counselor I am committed to creating a safe space for healing and growth where clients can share their stories. I work with adults (18 and up) who have difficulties related to anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, trauma/PTSD, and identity. Additionally, I specialize in navigating multicultural issues. I am also passionate about women's issues, particularly women's health and the impact it can have on wellness. I am a board certified Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
(206) 222-9062 View (206) 222-9062
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Insightful Behavioral Health PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98126  (Online Only)
Specialties: Military issues, Anger management, anxiety, occupational stress, parenting, depression, anxiety, divorce, grief, infidelity, life coaching, marriage counseling, communication skills, individual, women's issues, parenting, children 14+, self-esteem, Stress, life transitions, Trauma.
I'm a licensed Marriage and Family therapist for over 14 years working with people of all ages, genders, social, and cultural backgrounds. I aim at providing a safe, non judgmental environment where clients can heal, recognize their strengths, and rebuild their relationships. I work closely with clients to create a customized treatment plan that fits their needs.
Specialties: Military issues, Anger management, anxiety, occupational stress, parenting, depression, anxiety, divorce, grief, infidelity, life coaching, marriage counseling, communication skills, individual, women's issues, parenting, children 14+, self-esteem, Stress, life transitions, Trauma.
I'm a licensed Marriage and Family therapist for over 14 years working with people of all ages, genders, social, and cultural backgrounds. I aim at providing a safe, non judgmental environment where clients can heal, recognize their strengths, and rebuild their relationships. I work closely with clients to create a customized treatment plan that fits their needs.
(206) 746-3142 View (206) 746-3142
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Sasha Hamilton-Wooten
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98112  (Online Only)
As a experienced professional that has been in the social services field, for over 15 years, my clinical focus is: transracial adoptee families, parenting issues, women's issues, and general family therapy.
Hi there, and thank you for taking the first step towards healing. I know that life can be tough, and sometimes it can feel like the challenges we face are too much to handle. Whether you are transracial adoptee navigating life in a mixed race family, divorced, or a woman who's feeling lost and untethered, I want you to know that I understand. Taking take both a experiential and narrative approach to listening and understanding your story, I am passionate about working with individuals, families, and teens. I'll help you explore your inner strengths and resilience, and together, we'll find a path forward towards healing.
As a experienced professional that has been in the social services field, for over 15 years, my clinical focus is: transracial adoptee families, parenting issues, women's issues, and general family therapy.
Hi there, and thank you for taking the first step towards healing. I know that life can be tough, and sometimes it can feel like the challenges we face are too much to handle. Whether you are transracial adoptee navigating life in a mixed race family, divorced, or a woman who's feeling lost and untethered, I want you to know that I understand. Taking take both a experiential and narrative approach to listening and understanding your story, I am passionate about working with individuals, families, and teens. I'll help you explore your inner strengths and resilience, and together, we'll find a path forward towards healing.
(206) 451-1779 View (206) 451-1779
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Women's Issues Therapists

How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?

It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.

How can women prepare for therapy?

Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.

How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?

Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.