Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Woodinville, WA

Seeking therapy can be good news! One of the deepest needs for people is wholeness, to be fully accepted as they are and to experience relationships as a healing force toward growth and self-understanding. In my practice, clients are met with the deepest respect, the knowledge of underlying needs and patterns to be explored, and a passionate curiosity about your irreplaceable and meaningful existence in life.

I have been practicing psychotherapy in the Seattle area in the past 20 years, provided service to clients who have anxiety, depression, bipolar, schizoaffective disorder and other conditions such as social difficulties, parenting skills, and stress management. I am a WS state approved supervisor, training MA level counselor toward their LMHC license. 我善长焦虑，忧郁，创伤治疗，也帮助顾客解决人际关系，工作压力，夫妻关系，亲子关系相关的问题。 综合我的学历，专业知识结构，临床经验，人生阅历，我相信如果有华语顾客需要心理咨询，我将是你们的最佳人选。 我会用我的专业知识和素养，为您提供优质服务。

With over 15 years of experience in mental health, I help individuals and couples discover, create, and sustain the positive changes they seek in their lives. I specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma. However, I have worked with many mental health issues over the years and frequently work with stress, addiction, motivation, intimacy issues, family conflict, life changes/adjustments, grief, communication issues, emotional regulation, parenting, self-esteem, and personal growth and discovery. I have extensive experience working with adults, teens, couples and families.

Hi! I’m Dani. I specialize in helping overfunctioning and overthinking women heal from relationship issues, painful childhood experiences, and major life transitions. Do these sound familiar? “Your dad will be home any minute! Hurry and make sure the house is clean!” (Modeling anxiety, people-pleasing, fear and performance-based relating to others, the list goes on.) “I have XYZ diagnosis and my spouse hasn’t left me because of it, you can’t just walk away when things get hard!” (Shame, judgment, religious trauma, ignorantly comparing abusive behavior to a mental health diagnosis, minimizing the effects, blaming the victim, etc.)

You feel overwhelmed by anxiety, paralyzed by self-doubt, or trapped by painful memories. It might feel hard to remember a time that you didn’t feel so stuck and unsure how to move forward. You’re tired of feeling tired, and you want to move forward. You’re ready to feel like yourself again. You’re ready to heal and live fully.

Life can be hard, and at times very painful. We can easily get stuck and need a little help to get back on track. I have over 18 years of clinical experience providing counseling to teens, adults, couples and families as they navigate and resolve some of life’s toughest challenges. I believe that all individuals possess an innate ability to heal and to grow with the right support and resources. I consider it an honor to work with my clients as they seek to regain balance and hope. Change is possible!!

Now Accepting New Clients! Do you describe yourself as a reluctant/recovering perfectionist, people pleaser, codependent, or a caretaker, the ‘mom’ of your friend group? Do you feel as though no one really knows or understands you? Do you have a hard time saying ‘no’ and end up overextending yourself or back out of things often? Are you good at anticipating the needs and feelings of others? My clients typically struggle with insecurity, thought spiraling, overthinking. They often struggle with their self-worth and have a hard time understanding who they are. They're self-aware, but unsure of what they need or how to change.

Individuals and couples crave a discerning witness to their experience. Someone to walk beside them who can hold what is true now, as well as hope for their future. Whether you are currently experiencing a difficult season, processing trauma, curious about how your story has impacted your life, or simply needing a witness to your current struggle- I'd love to help you toward health and transformation. Often, individuals and couples need help with communication issues in their relationships. Couples therapy addresses communication issues, as well as how your individual story impacts your current relationship.

Sometimes we encounter hardships that seem too overwhelming or painful to manage. These struggles may occur in marriage, family relationships, parenting, at work, or coping with every-day life. They can be destabilizing, leaving us feeling hopeless and helpless. I believe these uncomfortable emotions can often be a window of opportunity to look deeper into what has happened, our role in it, and our reaction to it. Within these moments, we can unravel our own inner wisdom to help us heal and grow.

Do you want to feel deeply listened to and understood, experience stress reduction, more hope and happiness, overcome fears or challenges, find greater meaning, purpose? Compassionate, respectful care for Individuals, Parents, Families: Life Transitions, ADHD, Autism, IDD, Anxiety, and more. I am opening up a few slots in March and am reaching out to my waiting list (many may have found other therapists) so get in touch if also interested.

You have drive, fire, and a passion for everything you do. You don’t waste your time and may have tried other therapeutic approaches, with limited results. You are relentless and are not satisfied until you achieve what you desire. You tend to specialize and surround yourself with like-minded people. You want to partner with someone who can match your level of motivation, intensity, focus, and enthusiasm. You set very high standards for yourself and others but are often disappointed. You are unique and gifted, but also feel alone, misunderstood, and on the outside.

Got ADHD? Got Anxiety? Me too… As a late ADHD-er/neuro-spicy (neurodiverse) individual I know how complicated things can be. It is overwhelming, lonely and can even lead to burn out and negative thoughts like “I’m not good enough”. I've worked 12 years in the mental health field with adults navigating issues of anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and burnout with the goal of partnering with people on their quest of improving self-esteem, quality of life, learning coping skills, combating negative thoughts, and figuring out that balance of acceptance and change.

Accepting clients. To survive in a traumatized, ego-centric culture filled with counterfeit images, we pay a steep price - trauma & pain in our disconnected bodies, loneliness & broken-heartedness in our relationships, an unmet longing for passionate, meaningful engagement with the world. Crisis, illness, pain, suffering & despair become the catalyst for change, awakening our yearning for a more courageous, authentic, embodied life. Speaking to us through symptoms, grief, images, longings, dreams- the soul calls- beckoning us into the unknown, asking us to surrender what no longer serves us. I help people navigate this wilderness.

As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Susie Winston is a Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has provided mental health counseling and therapy to individuals, children, and families for more than 40 years. Susie's long career in Community Mental Health, both in California and in Washington, has enabled her to develop a deep commitment to recovery and a strong belief in the ability of the human spirit to heal. Susie creates a safe place to explore past memories, feelings, and meanings that may be unhelpful; to empower individuals to become their best and most authentic self. Susie is also available for clinical supervision for therapists wanting to improve their skills

I provide a safe and compassionate space for you to reflect, find clarity, and feel supported as you make changes to make your life more what you'd like it to be. Sometimes this is after many years of trying to make relationships work without therapy. Sometimes this is when you realize you're too lonely and isolated and need some support to break those isolating habits. Sometimes this is when you have taken on all the stress and responsibility of your family and you feel at your breaking point. Psychotherapy can help you find ways to make your life the one you want to be living.

You deserve a voice in the therapy experience, after all, you are the expert of your life story. I believe therapy looks different for each client sitting with me and come with a variety of ways to help you realize your goals as you set them. The virtual space we occupy together during our sessions is incredibly important to me. I want you to feel heard and understood first and foremost. I work towards building a strong rapport with each client so as we progress forward we can work collaboratively to challenge aspects of your life that may not be working for you anymore.

We don’t always have control over the things that happen to us in life, but we do have control over how we choose to respond to them. When we know ourselves, and family patterns, & have the power to own our own history we are better equipped to meet these challenges & establish healthy patterns. I believe in a person-centered, integrative, strengths-based, bio-psychosocial approach. Regardless of your story, it is your own & as such you are the expert. My role is to help assist you along your journey by helping to facilitate a deeper understanding of who you are while reminding you of the importance of self-compassion & self-care.

I offer 100% teletherapy for adults (individuals and couples). The foundation of my practice is based on attachment and guided by research and work by Dr. Sue Johnson and Dr. John Gottman. I am passionate about helping others strengthen and build secure attachments. My work is centered around treating anxiety, depression, women’s issues, self-esteem issues, trauma, grief, and attachment disorders. The treatment modalities I utilize are attachment-based, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), feminist perspective, the Gottman Method, motivational interviewing, and Trauma Focused-CBT to name a few.