Premera Blue Cross Therapists in Shoreline, WA

Change, worry, and upsets are a given. But so is the ability to adjust, heal, create, plan and live more fully. Challenging life experiences can cause us to feel stuck: grief, trauma, unending decision-making, constant fear or worry. We suffer when we are not flowing in heart, head and body. When we carry too much emotional pain, we need to move from isolation to connectedness, gain insight, and find our way.

I want to recognize the courage it has taken you to begin the search for counseling as you face something unsettling that is occurring in your life or the life of a loved one. Maybe you find yourself navigating a difficult relationship or unexpected tragedy. Maybe you feel mired in a loss of meaning or a deep uncontrollable fear. I would consider it a privilege to journey together with you. I believe that in the relationship that we form together we can access your wisdom and courage, and mobilize your resilience and resources in order for you to move towards a fuller, richer life.

There may be places in your heart that you are afraid to go. Feelings you don’t want to acknowledge. Struggles you don’t want to face. Brokenness you don’t want to experience. You may be surprised at the strength, beauty, and courage that you find inside. And, you don’t have to do it alone. You will find that meaning and purpose — a sense of self — are created by being where you are, feeling what you feel, without judgment or evaluation. And in this surrender, in the place of your greatest need, you will find movement toward what you desire most. My belief is that a heart at rest is where change happens.

I earned my Master’s in Social Work degree from Eastern Washington University in 2010 and I currently hold a credential of Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker Associate. I have experience with individuals, couples, and groups in outpatient and intensive residential settings. I specialize in helping people overcome trauma. My passion is working with adults looking to heal from their past and thrive.

I am passionate about providing holistic, strength based and person-centered therapeutic services. My practice is rooted in compassion. I honor all identities, complexities and experiences. My areas of specialty: anxiety, trauma, exploring identity, religious trauma, LGBTQIA2S+, body acceptance, difficult life changes, depression, work life balance, improving communication skills, and creative expression. In our work together, we will not look at what is 'wrong' with you, rather what has happened in your life and where to go from here.

Baine Craft is a Master's-level, Marriage and Family Therapy Intern with a PhD in Experimental Psychology. He brings openness, curiosity, emotional balance, and sensitivity to diversity to individuals and families seeking to grow or heal. Baine’s supportive energy engages couples who are struggling to communicate and resolve daily differences or the unplanned crisis. Baine’s knowledge of cognition and behavior, family systems perspective, and calm presence are a gift to his work with adolescents struggling with ADHD, social issues, and life transitions, while meeting with youth individually or with the family.

There are many things in this world that can complicate life and it can be challenging to navigate it. Societal pressures place unrealistic standards and oppressive systems create barriers. This takes a toll on our bodies and minds. It makes us feel as though we will never be enough. Everyone deserves to have connection, love, and to live authentically as themselves. That includes yourself. My goal is to create a safe space for us to explore your authentic self together. I provide a person-centered, anti-oppressive, harm-reduction therapeutic approach. This allows us find ways to work with your body and mind instead of against it.

I have experience working with everything from situational depression and anxiety to alcoholism/addiction, to more severe cases of chronic mental illness. I work as a collaborator with clients seeking to become their best possible selves in the midst of the various setbacks and stressors that modern life confronts us with. I am here to be a compassionate witness to your growth and transformation, to assist you with getting on course to being the best person that you are capable of becoming.

The only person you will spend every single day of your life with is yourself. Meaning that you ought to come to know, accept and eventually love that person. As a therapist, my approach functions through the lens of learning to understand ourselves and our own unique needs. This often involves the process of undoing how unfairly we’ve learned to treat ourselves, releasing our reliance on maladaptive coping mechanisms and moving on from our previously needed survival strategies. The work we do in therapy enables us to create the life we’ve always desired and deserved.

Everyone struggles from time to time with negative thoughts and feelings that contribute to depression, anxiety, increase in stress, low self-esteem and many other mental health symptoms. If you find that you are struggling to cope or have difficulty functioning with day-to-day living, I can help you navigate those feelings and work with you to create a plan to move forward. Whether your beliefs/feelings come from childhood experiences, trauma or current life situations I am here to support and guide you to achieve your individual goals and live your best life.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and stuck, unsure how to make life more fulfilling? When stress becomes too much a part of our daily lives it helps to have a space and time in which we can talk through it all with someone who can help us find a new perspective. Counseling is an investment in yourself and your well-being. It can be just what is needed to calm the chaos and find energy and motivation that helps you to move from just getting by to living a full, engaging life.

Now accepting new client requests. I work with individuals and couples, with a special focus on couple counseling. I love helping people fall in love again. I work with people of all ages and backgrounds, am highly effective with anxiety disorders, men's concerns, and trauma.

I know life is hard and relationships can be full of conflict. I try to create a safe and compassionate environment in which you can share freely and find renewed hope. I look forward to helping you deal more effectively with the interpersonal struggles, depression, anxiety and/or relational issues which may be hindering your sense of well-being. I specialize in assisting individuals and couples to better understand the complexity of family of origin relationships, establish better boundaries, handle difficult emotions, and navigate stressful life events. I work with people who are hurting and desperately want to feel better.

If you are struggling with multiple complex issues and haven't been able to figure out where to start or which end is up, we can work together to figure out how it all connects and what you would like to address . I appreciate the interconnection between physical and mental health issues, relationship struggles and the complications of addictions and habits. At our initial appointment, I will take some basic history, learn more about your current situation and your goals and then introduce the Cognitive Behavior Therapy TEAM model that I utilize to structure treatment. Check out feelinggood.com for more information and resources.

I help individuals and couples in all stages of life find healing and growth in the face of anxiety, depression, challenging relationships, and life transitions. I am passionate about supporting women who are striving to cope, rediscover their identities, and find belonging. I also love working with premarital and newlywed couples as well as collaborating with couples experiencing disconnection, conflict, addiction, or infidelity and creating space for emotional and relational healing.

I'm Nathan Mayes, and it's an honor to welcome you to Opening Heart Therapy. Whether you are experiencing the deep pain of loss, the loneliness of heartbreak, or the heavy weight of grief, your journey is unique, and so is the healing process. Here, you’ll find a safe haven where your heart can begin to heal.

Having worked in the social work field for over a decade, I have seen clients recover, adapt and grow time and time again. My role as a therapist is to support you holistically in reaching your personal goals and navigating life challenges.

I am currently FULL other than Nature Therapy meet ups! I am an Attachment-Focused Trauma Therapist for 10 years now and I find joy working with all ages, including children, teens, families, parents and adults. My specialty is working with families (biological, foster or adoptive) to heal from trauma and to build better attachment/attunement. Also, individuals who are seeking therapy who have been deeply affected by grief, developmental trauma, ptsd, domestic violence, anxiety/depression will benefit from my integrative, solution-focused trauma-informed therapeutic approach that builds attunement and interconnectedness.

Sometimes in our lives, we can become overwhelmed by emotions that feel like they could blow us over. Letting ourselves feel these emotions may seem like too much or too inconvenient. As a result, we may begin to hide these emotions through denial, isolation from loved ones, or by acting out. Of course, over time, this can be exhausting and lonely. It can also take a toll on our relationships, as well as our physical, emotional and spiritual health. My hope for you and I is to collaboratively discover ways to meet moments of challenge with openness and kindness.