Behavioral Issues Therapists in Snoqualmie, WA
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Daesoleil Peterson Henry
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFT, LMFTA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Daesoleil works with clients experiencing a wide range of challenges including: communication difficulties, life transitions, school transitions/problem behavior, anxiety, depression, impulse/emotional regulation, post-traumatic stress disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, and others.
Daesoleil is a Marriage and Family Therapy Associate who strives to create a supportive, authentic, and challenging environment for her clients. Daesoleil believes that individuals are shaped by their families, society, and experiences. She aims to help her clients gain insight into their emotional experience and use that insight to improve their relationships. Daesoleil has spent the last several years working with children, teens, and their families.
Daesoleil works with clients experiencing a wide range of challenges including: communication difficulties, life transitions, school transitions/problem behavior, anxiety, depression, impulse/emotional regulation, post-traumatic stress disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, and others.
Daesoleil is a Marriage and Family Therapy Associate who strives to create a supportive, authentic, and challenging environment for her clients. Daesoleil believes that individuals are shaped by their families, society, and experiences. She aims to help her clients gain insight into their emotional experience and use that insight to improve their relationships. Daesoleil has spent the last several years working with children, teens, and their families.
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I've worked as a child, family, and adult therapist since 1999. I'm committed to helping people better understand and manage events in their lives which they find challenging. In addition to child, family, and adult therapy, I also specialize in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, enhancing parenting skills, anger management, attachment issues, mood disorders, grief issues, posttraumatic stress, self-esteem, drug/alcohol problems, self exploration, career issues, depression, anxiety, oppositional/defiant behavior, and others. I am also trained to use EMDR to help people work through traumas they have been through.
I've worked as a child, family, and adult therapist since 1999. I'm committed to helping people better understand and manage events in their lives which they find challenging. In addition to child, family, and adult therapy, I also specialize in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, enhancing parenting skills, anger management, attachment issues, mood disorders, grief issues, posttraumatic stress, self-esteem, drug/alcohol problems, self exploration, career issues, depression, anxiety, oppositional/defiant behavior, and others. I am also trained to use EMDR to help people work through traumas they have been through.
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All Valley Integrated Counseling
Counselor, MS, MHP, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Whether you need a little help getting unstuck or struggling with lifelong complex issues, I can help. I have worked with clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, DV, Complex trauma, personality disorders, sexual assault/ abuse, and substance abuse. I work with LGBTQ, polyamorous, alternate lifestyles, and multicultural. As each person’s issue is different and their counseling should be as unique as they are. Most counselors work within one school of training, or theoretical practice. I have experience integrating a variety of therapy techniques and approaches to assist clients in gaining mental and behavioral health wellness.
Whether you need a little help getting unstuck or struggling with lifelong complex issues, I can help. I have worked with clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, DV, Complex trauma, personality disorders, sexual assault/ abuse, and substance abuse. I work with LGBTQ, polyamorous, alternate lifestyles, and multicultural. As each person’s issue is different and their counseling should be as unique as they are. Most counselors work within one school of training, or theoretical practice. I have experience integrating a variety of therapy techniques and approaches to assist clients in gaining mental and behavioral health wellness.
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I also specialize in substance use issues and recovery, as well as other behavioral addictions, offering a caring, non-judgmental approach for adolescents and adults.
There are times in life we all need help and understanding. I am here to guide you to find the answers you seek within yourself and your relationships. My focus is relational and attachment based, client centered, and solution-focused. I work with individuals, couple and families – pre-teens to adults who are seeking development in their internal life as well as in relationships, specializing in helping to improve emotional connection, communication and conflict resolution between couples and among family members.
I also specialize in substance use issues and recovery, as well as other behavioral addictions, offering a caring, non-judgmental approach for adolescents and adults.
There are times in life we all need help and understanding. I am here to guide you to find the answers you seek within yourself and your relationships. My focus is relational and attachment based, client centered, and solution-focused. I work with individuals, couple and families – pre-teens to adults who are seeking development in their internal life as well as in relationships, specializing in helping to improve emotional connection, communication and conflict resolution between couples and among family members.
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Individual Therapy is designed to help with immediate crises as well as ongoing emotional or behavioral problems.
Avanti is a place where children, adolescents, young adults, couples and families can receive counseling and support. The foundation of therapy is the relationship with a trusted and trained therapist who can help teens and young adults deal with the causes of distress and help them acquire the skills to cope more successfully in the future. We are here to help you achieve healing, insight and growth in your life. We offer both in-person and telehealth services.
Individual Therapy is designed to help with immediate crises as well as ongoing emotional or behavioral problems.
Avanti is a place where children, adolescents, young adults, couples and families can receive counseling and support. The foundation of therapy is the relationship with a trusted and trained therapist who can help teens and young adults deal with the causes of distress and help them acquire the skills to cope more successfully in the future. We are here to help you achieve healing, insight and growth in your life. We offer both in-person and telehealth services.
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Insight Mental Health Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Insight Mental Health Group is a network of skilled mental health professionals dedicated to providing individuals, couples, and families with a safe space to explore, understand, and evolve problematic perspectives, beliefs, and patterns of interaction. With values rooted in compassion, collaboration, integrity, and individuality; we are committed to providing each client with the individualized care needed to reach their mental health and relationship goals. To ensure our clients' needs and preferences are met, our providers offer both in-office and virtual visits. Whether it is to assist in addressing anxiety or depression, to help to resolve marital or family conflict, to facilitate healing from the effects of trauma and loss, to aid in dealing with grief or coping with stress, or to provide support and direction for any number of other issues arising from interpersonal relationships, the workplace, school, or self-exploration and personal growth, we are here for you.
Insight Mental Health Group is a network of skilled mental health professionals dedicated to providing individuals, couples, and families with a safe space to explore, understand, and evolve problematic perspectives, beliefs, and patterns of interaction. With values rooted in compassion, collaboration, integrity, and individuality; we are committed to providing each client with the individualized care needed to reach their mental health and relationship goals. To ensure our clients' needs and preferences are met, our providers offer both in-office and virtual visits. Whether it is to assist in addressing anxiety or depression, to help to resolve marital or family conflict, to facilitate healing from the effects of trauma and loss, to aid in dealing with grief or coping with stress, or to provide support and direction for any number of other issues arising from interpersonal relationships, the workplace, school, or self-exploration and personal growth, we are here for you.
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Heather Bradshaw
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, MEd, LMHC, ESA
Verified Verified
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
I specialize in providing compassionate and effective therapy to individuals navigating the challenges of anxiety, depression, relationships, and life stressors. I support both youth and adults on their journey towards their goals. In my practice, I take a client-centered and evidence-based approach to mental health. I committed to understanding your unique experiences and providing a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. I believe in the power of collaboration, working together to develop effective strategies that promote healing and resiliency.
I specialize in providing compassionate and effective therapy to individuals navigating the challenges of anxiety, depression, relationships, and life stressors. I support both youth and adults on their journey towards their goals. In my practice, I take a client-centered and evidence-based approach to mental health. I committed to understanding your unique experiences and providing a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. I believe in the power of collaboration, working together to develop effective strategies that promote healing and resiliency.
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Nina Erichsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCAPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Waitlist for new clients
I work in collaboration with clients to discover the keys to finding a more meaningful connection with those around them in order to develop a more satisfying life, while identifying and incorporating client’s strengths, resources and resiliency. Creating an environment that is compassionate, empathetic, safe and non-judgmental for each individual in the room is as important as the therapy itself. I enjoy working with diverse cultures, ethnicities, religions, and the LGBTQ+ communities, using people’s own experiences and understanding of their world to process individualized and meaningful change towards a more satisfying life.
I work in collaboration with clients to discover the keys to finding a more meaningful connection with those around them in order to develop a more satisfying life, while identifying and incorporating client’s strengths, resources and resiliency. Creating an environment that is compassionate, empathetic, safe and non-judgmental for each individual in the room is as important as the therapy itself. I enjoy working with diverse cultures, ethnicities, religions, and the LGBTQ+ communities, using people’s own experiences and understanding of their world to process individualized and meaningful change towards a more satisfying life.
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Alex E Gerace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LICSW
Verified Verified
Snoqualmie, WA 98065 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with individuals and couples. I assist people who are struggling with identity issues. depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic stress disorder, relationship concerns and everyday stressors. I assist couples with intimacy issues, communication and conflict. I provide a warm, supportive environment so the client feels comfortable and is able to open up. I am located on Snoqualmie Ridge. Please go to my website for more information and to book your appointment today.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples. I assist people who are struggling with identity issues. depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic stress disorder, relationship concerns and everyday stressors. I assist couples with intimacy issues, communication and conflict. I provide a warm, supportive environment so the client feels comfortable and is able to open up. I am located on Snoqualmie Ridge. Please go to my website for more information and to book your appointment today.
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Dawn Marie Finney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LICSW
Verified Verified
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
As a therapist, I am dedicated to establishing a trusting relationship where you feel safe, heard, supported and understood throughout our work together. With empathy, compassion and professional expertise, I will help you discover practical, achievable steps toward a healthy thriving life, strengthen your sense of self and develop coping skills for life's challenges.
As a therapist, I am dedicated to establishing a trusting relationship where you feel safe, heard, supported and understood throughout our work together. With empathy, compassion and professional expertise, I will help you discover practical, achievable steps toward a healthy thriving life, strengthen your sense of self and develop coping skills for life's challenges.
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Centered Mind Counseling - Issaquah Location
Counselor, LMHC, PsyD, LMFT, LICSW, ARNP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Centered Mind Counseling Services offers counseling, nutrition & medication management services. Our caring and skilled professionals provide services to children, teens, individuals, couples, and families. In-Person or Telehealth Video Sessions. We offer you a wide range of clinical expertise, more specialty treatment areas to help you, and an expanded availability of services. We are committed to working with you or your child to create the long-lasting changes you desire. Call or text us at (425) 269-3277. Together, we can determine how we can help you!
Centered Mind Counseling Services offers counseling, nutrition & medication management services. Our caring and skilled professionals provide services to children, teens, individuals, couples, and families. In-Person or Telehealth Video Sessions. We offer you a wide range of clinical expertise, more specialty treatment areas to help you, and an expanded availability of services. We are committed to working with you or your child to create the long-lasting changes you desire. Call or text us at (425) 269-3277. Together, we can determine how we can help you!
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Rebecca Pearce -Centered Mind Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Snoqualmie, WA 98065 (Online Only)
I have dedicated my career to helping individual adults, families, children and teens to better manage through anxiety, depression and life difficulties. I am dedicated and committed to working effectively and efficiently with you or your child to create the long-lasting changes you desire. I am Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Certified and incorporate this into my practice, as I have seen tremendous results for people struggling with life trauma, single incident trauma, and even more general anxieties.
I have dedicated my career to helping individual adults, families, children and teens to better manage through anxiety, depression and life difficulties. I am dedicated and committed to working effectively and efficiently with you or your child to create the long-lasting changes you desire. I am Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Certified and incorporate this into my practice, as I have seen tremendous results for people struggling with life trauma, single incident trauma, and even more general anxieties.
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Dr. Julie Hjelm
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Waitlist for new clients
Now accepting NEW clients! Individuals and couples need to discover new ways of dealing with life's stressors. Working from a family systems and trauma focused perspective, clients explore healthier ways of interacting with themselves, friends, family, and work associates. Change occurs when people recognize their relationship patterns. This allows people to improve communications and interpersonal connections. Having worked extensively with Amazon.com, Microsoft, and Google employees and executives from other high tech or start up companies, I help people manage work expectations and develop a healthy home life.
Now accepting NEW clients! Individuals and couples need to discover new ways of dealing with life's stressors. Working from a family systems and trauma focused perspective, clients explore healthier ways of interacting with themselves, friends, family, and work associates. Change occurs when people recognize their relationship patterns. This allows people to improve communications and interpersonal connections. Having worked extensively with Amazon.com, Microsoft, and Google employees and executives from other high tech or start up companies, I help people manage work expectations and develop a healthy home life.
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For 31 years I have counseled adults and couples depressed, anxious or insecure with life's challenges, while others struggled in relationship or the responsibilities of parenting. Some hurt from a difficult loss or transition. And some clients arrived wondering if there is yet more to their existence. My practice allows me to give focused attention to the needs of each client. I am a compassionate listener, yet also recognize that change requires a measured degree of challenge and ultimately concrete action. I am engaging, proactive and creative, always looking for solutions tailored to my client's personal needs.
For 31 years I have counseled adults and couples depressed, anxious or insecure with life's challenges, while others struggled in relationship or the responsibilities of parenting. Some hurt from a difficult loss or transition. And some clients arrived wondering if there is yet more to their existence. My practice allows me to give focused attention to the needs of each client. I am a compassionate listener, yet also recognize that change requires a measured degree of challenge and ultimately concrete action. I am engaging, proactive and creative, always looking for solutions tailored to my client's personal needs.
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Anne Magnin Masin -Centered Mind Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Therapy can help you overcome stress, anxiety and depression. If it's your child or teen who is struggling, you probably feel desperate for help. If you as a parent are struggling, you may be feeling inadequate, ill-equipped, and unprepared. Or you may be dissatisfied in your life, unmotivated, tense, stressed or overwhelmed. Life can get hard at times. You are not alone. I am comitted and dedicated to helping you move through and beyond your suffering. I invite you to call, email or visit our website for more information.
Therapy can help you overcome stress, anxiety and depression. If it's your child or teen who is struggling, you probably feel desperate for help. If you as a parent are struggling, you may be feeling inadequate, ill-equipped, and unprepared. Or you may be dissatisfied in your life, unmotivated, tense, stressed or overwhelmed. Life can get hard at times. You are not alone. I am comitted and dedicated to helping you move through and beyond your suffering. I invite you to call, email or visit our website for more information.
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If you have found my profile then you are likely seeking help. I provide guidance in defining more clearly your areas of difficulty and challenge; so they become more manageable. From there we identify therapy goals. I want you to feel progress as quickly as possible. I offer expertise and knowledge in developing tools and action steps towards success. Success we will define together and work hard towards achieving. There are no judgments or expectations regarding where you are in life or where you should be. I meet you where you are. Be proactive - it dramatically increases your success.
If you have found my profile then you are likely seeking help. I provide guidance in defining more clearly your areas of difficulty and challenge; so they become more manageable. From there we identify therapy goals. I want you to feel progress as quickly as possible. I offer expertise and knowledge in developing tools and action steps towards success. Success we will define together and work hard towards achieving. There are no judgments or expectations regarding where you are in life or where you should be. I meet you where you are. Be proactive - it dramatically increases your success.
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Emma Kowalinski
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MDFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Snoqualmie, WA 98065 (Online Only)
Pregnancy and Parenthood changes, well... everything? Picture sipping a warm and comforting beverage while navigating, analyzing and being curious about the twists and turns of this transformative journey. In my approach we use our time intuitively, choosing curiosity over criticism. Let's explore the bumps, the messy moments, and embrace mistakes as stepping stones for growth and change. In our time together, we'll find laughter and tears amid sleepless nights, making therapy a space to celebrate the wild, beautiful ride of becoming a parent.
Pregnancy and Parenthood changes, well... everything? Picture sipping a warm and comforting beverage while navigating, analyzing and being curious about the twists and turns of this transformative journey. In my approach we use our time intuitively, choosing curiosity over criticism. Let's explore the bumps, the messy moments, and embrace mistakes as stepping stones for growth and change. In our time together, we'll find laughter and tears amid sleepless nights, making therapy a space to celebrate the wild, beautiful ride of becoming a parent.
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Our mind-body connection is extremely powerful. When we are stressed, we might experience bodily discomfort and/or mental health concerns that cause difficulty functioning in everyday life. This is completely normal! I encourage you to close your eyes and listen for two to three minutes. Do you hear that little voice in your head? It takes awareness and practice to navigate that little voice, that speaks to us 24/7, for it to be an asset in our healing, growth, and self-regulation.
Our mind-body connection is extremely powerful. When we are stressed, we might experience bodily discomfort and/or mental health concerns that cause difficulty functioning in everyday life. This is completely normal! I encourage you to close your eyes and listen for two to three minutes. Do you hear that little voice in your head? It takes awareness and practice to navigate that little voice, that speaks to us 24/7, for it to be an asset in our healing, growth, and self-regulation.
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Lauren Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Snoqualmie, WA 98065 (Online Only)
Lauren is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She received her Bachelor’s in Social Work from University of Utah and her Master’s in Social Work from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Lauren has graduate and post-graduate clinical training in assessing, diagnosing, and treating OCD, ADHD, PTSD, school refusal, and other areas of need. Lauren specializes in treatment of adolescents and family systems, and is dedicated to this work and enjoys helping others.
Lauren is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She received her Bachelor’s in Social Work from University of Utah and her Master’s in Social Work from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Lauren has graduate and post-graduate clinical training in assessing, diagnosing, and treating OCD, ADHD, PTSD, school refusal, and other areas of need. Lauren specializes in treatment of adolescents and family systems, and is dedicated to this work and enjoys helping others.
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Katie Zundel - Reflections Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
North Bend, WA 98045
I provide couple's therapy & therapy for individuals. Whether I'm working with you individually or as part of a unit, I'm always curious about how other people or systems impact you. I interweave aspects of Emotion-Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. When working with couples, I primarily use the Gottman Method. I see people as a part of an intricately woven tapestry of relationships. Like a thread in the tapestry, a person cannot be excluded from relationships to function on their own.
I provide couple's therapy & therapy for individuals. Whether I'm working with you individually or as part of a unit, I'm always curious about how other people or systems impact you. I interweave aspects of Emotion-Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. When working with couples, I primarily use the Gottman Method. I see people as a part of an intricately woven tapestry of relationships. Like a thread in the tapestry, a person cannot be excluded from relationships to function on their own.
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Behavioral Issues Therapists
What happens in therapy for behavioral issues?
No matter the type of therapy, individuals form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is often therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Individuals learn to identify situations that are especially troublesome for them and acquire new patterns of thinking and behaving. In therapy for ADHD, one of the most common behavior issues for children, individuals learn how to improve frustration tolerance, control impulsivity, manage attentional focus, and gain skills of self-organisation.
What therapy types help with behavioral issues?
Many types of therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Perhaps best-known and most widely tested is cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT), in which individuals learn new behavioral strategies and curb reactivity to frustrating or distressing situations that trigger disruptive behaviour. Anger, anxiety, mood disorders, impulse control problems are commonly addressed in CBT. Family therapy or parent management training is often helpful to reduce parent-child conflict and behavioral difficulties at home.
How long does therapy last for behavioral issues?
Among popular approaches to treating behavioral concerns, CBT is considered a short-term therapy intended to be administered in 15 to 20 weekly sessions. Parent training in behavior management, often used when the underlying cause of behavior issues is ADHD in children under 12, usually occurs in weekly sessions for 8 to 16 weeks. When behavioral issues stem from persistent aggression or defiance, therapy may last for months, and usually targets both children and their parents.
How effective is therapy for behavior issues?
Studies show that therapy for behavior issues in children is highly effective and may prevent the development of antisocial behavior later in life. Family intervention—parent management training or family therapy, both of which involve parents and children together—is considered most effective, notably for children under age 12 who persistently engage in aggressive, defiant, rule-breaking or other disruptive behavior. Whether provided alone or in combination with medication, CBT is highly effective in helping people regulate their emotions, and for people with ADHD, it addresses impulsiveness, hyperactivity and attentional focus.