Hello!. The prompt I've been given here is to tell about "my approach to helping." To be honest, writing things like this feels a little cringey, because it’s one, hard to boil down an approach to psychotherapy, when psychotherapy is first and foremost client-centered--that means rather than coming in with preconceived ideas of w
Relational in nature, my approach to therapy is rooted in witnessing rather than analysis. I believe that healing is the result of being truly seen by a compassionate other. In our time together, you can expect me to set all judgments aside in order to create space for your unique complexities to unfold. In this opened clearing, we will do the work
Dr. Farina has 12 years of experience in the mental health field. She earned her MSW and PhD at Saint Louis University. She has been involved with community-based research and intervention research projects. Dr. Farina has experience working with adults, children and adolescents from a variety of backgrounds. Her main areas of practice include trau
I work with adults & adolescents who feel overwhelmed, have relational challenges, or struggle to move forward after a painful life event. Avoiding distressing emotionsexperiences can create more chaos in our lives, leading to feelings of hopelessness and pain. I focus most of my therapy practice on infidelity recovery and betrayal trauma treatment
I am currently licensed to practice in both Idaho and Washington. I have worked in a variety of settings, including intensive outpatient, with individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental illness. Over the years, I have focused my therapy practice on supporting survivors of trauma including those who have experienced domestic violence, sex
My approach to helping helping children is to offer them unconditional positive regard and provide opportunities for them to work through their difficulties at their own pace through play and creative art activities. My Everett office has a wide range of carefully chosen toys and activities designed to facilitate exploration and a strong sense of s
It isn't always easy to find the time and opportunity to process our thoughts and feelings. Friends and family are often preoccupied with their own struggles. As your therapist, my goal is to establish a safe place for you to explore your thoughts and feelings, as well as to assist you in developing new coping strategies to help you face life
I am accepting new clients. There is no question life has its ups and downs. Sometimes we all just need a little extra support. I work with people from many walks of life dealing with many different situations. I treat adolescents, adults, couples, and families with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, life changes, relationships, addiction, trauma,
GROWTH
Everyone goes through painful times. These times leave different marks on different people. It’s time to get healing for the pain and help to move on.
TIME TO HEAL
Through seeing the effectiveness of LifeSpan Integration in my clients’ lives, I have made LI my main treatment modality. LI is a gentle therapy that focuses
I am an existential, humanistic practitioner with a focus on finding meaning in both your suffering and success. I am well-rounded, non-judgmental, empathetic and analytical and can draw from a number of therapy models depending on your particular need. My approach to therapy is dialogue based and very conversational. I don't offer solutions
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