Emotionally Focused Therapists in Woodinville, WA
I admire the courage it takes to seek help and make change, and believe everyone has the capacity for healing. I bring compassion and curiosity to my person centered work with clients. My approach is collaborative, feedback driven, strengths based, and often infused with play, art, and nature therapy techniques. While the work we do will be as unique as each client, I am most inspired by internal family systems, emotionally focused therapy, solution focused brief therapy, and AEDP.
I admire the courage it takes to seek help and make change, and believe everyone has the capacity for healing. I bring compassion and curiosity to my person centered work with clients. My approach is collaborative, feedback driven, strengths based, and often infused with play, art, and nature therapy techniques. While the work we do will be as unique as each client, I am most inspired by internal family systems, emotionally focused therapy, solution focused brief therapy, and AEDP.
Mary Picardal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Woodinville, WA 98072 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Jeff Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodinville, WA 98072 (Online Only)
I work through a multimodality system including Emotionally Focused therapy, Gottman, CBT, EMDR, Systemic and structural theories.
If you are looking to transform yourself or your relationship and have healthier forms of communication, more intimate and emotional forms of connection and ,overall, improve your sense of self and relationships let your journey begin. With over 20 years of mental health experience and 14 years practicing therapy, I have learned to specialize in relationship/couples therapy and work as well as individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and other life and circumstantial issues. If you are looking to repair, strengthen, regain connection, improve intimacy, or generally work on your relationships or your mental health I can help.
I work through a multimodality system including Emotionally Focused therapy, Gottman, CBT, EMDR, Systemic and structural theories.
If you are looking to transform yourself or your relationship and have healthier forms of communication, more intimate and emotional forms of connection and ,overall, improve your sense of self and relationships let your journey begin. With over 20 years of mental health experience and 14 years practicing therapy, I have learned to specialize in relationship/couples therapy and work as well as individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and other life and circumstantial issues. If you are looking to repair, strengthen, regain connection, improve intimacy, or generally work on your relationships or your mental health I can help.
Richard V Dalke
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Woodinville, WA 98072 (Online Only)
The techniques I use are primarily Mindfulness based – meditation, journaling, EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques or "Tapping"), Guided Imagery and deep breathing exercises.
Through the use of EFT (Tapping) and other Mindfulness modalities, I provide processes and exercises that help my clients reduce stress, regulate their emotions and work through the emotional pain from triggering memories. My aim is to help clients release the thoughts and patterns that block their progress in order to enhance their ability to achieve the life they desire. I have helped clients work through grief, phobias, cravings, emotional pain, limiting beliefs as well as childhood memories that were still impacting their lives in the present. My clients leave the session feeling more grounded, centered, mindful, and at peace.
The techniques I use are primarily Mindfulness based – meditation, journaling, EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques or "Tapping"), Guided Imagery and deep breathing exercises.
Through the use of EFT (Tapping) and other Mindfulness modalities, I provide processes and exercises that help my clients reduce stress, regulate their emotions and work through the emotional pain from triggering memories. My aim is to help clients release the thoughts and patterns that block their progress in order to enhance their ability to achieve the life they desire. I have helped clients work through grief, phobias, cravings, emotional pain, limiting beliefs as well as childhood memories that were still impacting their lives in the present. My clients leave the session feeling more grounded, centered, mindful, and at peace.
Currently Taking New Clients. I understand you are looking for help and this is the first step to healing your life. I specialize in working with couples, as well as adult individuals struggling with addiction. I see you as a whole person and am mindful of the pain you have experienced and get there are many ways to recovery. In my work with substance abuse I understand the feelings that come along with the burden of addiction. Will I be accepted; am I enough to be loved; do I belong? These are normal questions for most people suffering and questioning addiction. I create safety to help explore these questions.
Currently Taking New Clients. I understand you are looking for help and this is the first step to healing your life. I specialize in working with couples, as well as adult individuals struggling with addiction. I see you as a whole person and am mindful of the pain you have experienced and get there are many ways to recovery. In my work with substance abuse I understand the feelings that come along with the burden of addiction. Will I be accepted; am I enough to be loved; do I belong? These are normal questions for most people suffering and questioning addiction. I create safety to help explore these questions.
Sondra Beres
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Woodinville, WA 98072 (Online Only)
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.
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.
I am an art therapist, artist and creative person who understands emotions and the body and how they work together. I am also a life-long learner who will always be honing her skills because I want to be someone who can serve every population I am working with in the best way that I can. Additionally, I am a human who believes in Spirit, so I believe there is a reason we come across one another's paths. We will teach one another and grow together if you choose to work with me.
I am an art therapist, artist and creative person who understands emotions and the body and how they work together. I am also a life-long learner who will always be honing her skills because I want to be someone who can serve every population I am working with in the best way that I can. Additionally, I am a human who believes in Spirit, so I believe there is a reason we come across one another's paths. We will teach one another and grow together if you choose to work with me.
Jennifer Reed
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
Woodinville, WA 98077 (Online Only)
My style as a therapist is warm, empathetic and compassionate, while also being direct and active in the therapy process. I strive to be flexible and collaborative in my approach with each client in order to help meet my client’s goals. I am trained in a variety of evidence-based therapy approaches and primarily use a combination of emotion-focused, solution- focused, and cognitive behavioral therapy, allowing clients to process underlying thoughts and feelings while also looking towards positive lasting solutions to make changes and improve quality of life.
My style as a therapist is warm, empathetic and compassionate, while also being direct and active in the therapy process. I strive to be flexible and collaborative in my approach with each client in order to help meet my client’s goals. I am trained in a variety of evidence-based therapy approaches and primarily use a combination of emotion-focused, solution- focused, and cognitive behavioral therapy, allowing clients to process underlying thoughts and feelings while also looking towards positive lasting solutions to make changes and improve quality of life.
I am a licensed mental health counselor (LH6060868) in WA state with over 20 years of experience working with individuals and couples. 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. I create a safe and supportive environment where you feel empowered to explore your thoughts and feelings. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy where we work together to develop effective strategies for coping and growth.
I am a licensed mental health counselor (LH6060868) in WA state with over 20 years of experience working with individuals and couples. 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. I create a safe and supportive environment where you feel empowered to explore your thoughts and feelings. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy where we work together to develop effective strategies for coping and growth.
Rachel's therapeutic approach is founded in attachment and relational therapies. She believes relationships are the foundational piece upon which healthy and functional lives are built; that we all flourish when we live in connection with others, engaging mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. These same relationships may also be the cause of one’s greatest pain or struggle. The therapeutic relationship you will develop will serve as the foundation in addressing past and present wounds. Together, her hope is that you can find healing and growth.
Rachel's therapeutic approach is founded in attachment and relational therapies. She believes relationships are the foundational piece upon which healthy and functional lives are built; that we all flourish when we live in connection with others, engaging mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. These same relationships may also be the cause of one’s greatest pain or struggle. The therapeutic relationship you will develop will serve as the foundation in addressing past and present wounds. Together, her hope is that you can find healing and growth.
Jewel M Peot
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Woodinville, WA 98072 (Online Only)
Exhale. Inhale. Repeat. Simple things help us focus while the perspective of another gently reminds us who we really are. As a provider of mental health services for over 40 years and a middle-aged woman, I am able to provide insight through my professional and personal experience. Therapeutic techniques are based in heartfelt mindfulness specific to your individual needs. I believe everyone has inherent and intuitive desires towards positive emotional and physical health, my job is only to remind you of what you already know.
Exhale. Inhale. Repeat. Simple things help us focus while the perspective of another gently reminds us who we really are. As a provider of mental health services for over 40 years and a middle-aged woman, I am able to provide insight through my professional and personal experience. Therapeutic techniques are based in heartfelt mindfulness specific to your individual needs. I believe everyone has inherent and intuitive desires towards positive emotional and physical health, my job is only to remind you of what you already know.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CDPT
Verified Verified
Woodinville, WA 98072
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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!!
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!!
Beck Judy Therapy
Mental Health Counselor Associate, MACP, LMHCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodinville, WA 98072
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 experiencing a difficult season, processing harm, curious about how your story has impacted your life, or simply needing a witness to your current struggle- I'd love to walk with you toward health and transformation. Often, couples seek help for communication issues in their relationships. Couples therapy addresses communication and how your individual stories impact your current relationship.
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 experiencing a difficult season, processing harm, curious about how your story has impacted your life, or simply needing a witness to your current struggle- I'd love to walk with you toward health and transformation. Often, couples seek help for communication issues in their relationships. Couples therapy addresses communication and how your individual stories impact your current relationship.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 19 years experience in the counseling field. I offer support and tools for change for all who struggle with painful emotions and damaging behaviors, with a specialty in helping women and teen girls overcome anxiety, depression, eating disorders, christian faith struggles, and relationship problems/boundaries. I will support you using the best counseling approach for your needs while encouraging your faith as a fundamental tool for healing. In the end, my hope is to help you find healing and wholeness, so you can continue to thrive beyond time spent in counseling.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 19 years experience in the counseling field. I offer support and tools for change for all who struggle with painful emotions and damaging behaviors, with a specialty in helping women and teen girls overcome anxiety, depression, eating disorders, christian faith struggles, and relationship problems/boundaries. I will support you using the best counseling approach for your needs while encouraging your faith as a fundamental tool for healing. In the end, my hope is to help you find healing and wholeness, so you can continue to thrive beyond time spent in counseling.
If you are a person who is willing to put the work in, ready to be vulnerable in the process, and wants a therapeutic relationship that is collaborative, I am here for you. I have experience in dealing with depression, anxiety, and multicultural issues. I also have experience with teenagers and young adults dealing with different life transitions and acculturative stress. I am bilingual in English and Arabic, and want to help you express yourself in the language you feel most comfortable in.
If you are a person who is willing to put the work in, ready to be vulnerable in the process, and wants a therapeutic relationship that is collaborative, I am here for you. I have experience in dealing with depression, anxiety, and multicultural issues. I also have experience with teenagers and young adults dealing with different life transitions and acculturative stress. I am bilingual in English and Arabic, and want to help you express yourself in the language you feel most comfortable in.
We all want to be seen and understood and at the same time are afraid of what we and others will find. We don't trust ourselves or our decisions. We suffer from anxiety, depression, traumas and a myriad of other relational issues. In counseling we learn to understand ourselves and others by telling our stories well. As a greek philosopher once said, "An unexamined life isn't worth living". When we learn to examine ourselves with curiosity, compassion, and truth our life becomes clear hopeful and fullfilling.
We all want to be seen and understood and at the same time are afraid of what we and others will find. We don't trust ourselves or our decisions. We suffer from anxiety, depression, traumas and a myriad of other relational issues. In counseling we learn to understand ourselves and others by telling our stories well. As a greek philosopher once said, "An unexamined life isn't worth living". When we learn to examine ourselves with curiosity, compassion, and truth our life becomes clear hopeful and fullfilling.
Dani Best
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Woodinville, WA 98072 (Online Only)
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 l eft 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.)
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 l eft 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.)
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
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
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.
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.
Whether you have been through a traumatic experience, or dealing with difficulties in life, I offer a unique approach in learning to regulate your emotional and psychological states, in which your world becomes a better place to manage and ENJOY. I use a variety of methods for children and adults to help strengthen their relationship and improve communication skills, as well as provide a safe and nurturing environment where children and families can reach their potential to be more successful in the world. Treatment may include: * Neurofeedback Training * Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions * Collaborative problem solving approach * EMDR
Whether you have been through a traumatic experience, or dealing with difficulties in life, I offer a unique approach in learning to regulate your emotional and psychological states, in which your world becomes a better place to manage and ENJOY. I use a variety of methods for children and adults to help strengthen their relationship and improve communication skills, as well as provide a safe and nurturing environment where children and families can reach their potential to be more successful in the world. Treatment may include: * Neurofeedback Training * Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions * Collaborative problem solving approach * EMDR
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.