Find a Therapist in Duvall, WA

As one poet put it, "the one certainty we have in life is change". We can be thrust into change by unemployment, illness or losing a loved one. Sometimes these changes can be sudden and unexpected, while at other times we may have advanced notice. In seasons of transition, we may feel confused, depressed or alone. Whatever the circumstance, change presents various challenges in our journey and how we cope and face adversity can make all the difference. This requires the right kind of support and compassion to help us on our way. My approach to therapy is supportive and focused on your needs as a client. You will find a compassionate space to share your concerns and story. The therapy is holistic and incorporates a mind, body, soul and spirit framework to meeting your therapeutic needs. Therapy must be a sacred space where you can express your dreams, hopes, desires and fears. In this way, you are empowered to name your experiences free of judgment, which encourages you in accepting all facets of your identity.

My approach focuses on the client being the expert of their own life, and having the resources to make personal changes. I provide the safe place for open dialogue and exploration for the client to find his or her internal resources. I serve both as a sounding board and as a brainstormer to help come up with creative ideas and strategies for change and relief. The first thing I focus on is to ease any discomfort of being in "therapy" and to assure a good connection. I am prone to use of humor! But I always take my clients seriously. I have described the therapy I do with clients as a heartfelt conversation leading to more satisfaction in relationships. I welcome potential clients to come in on a one time basis, with or without their partner, to see if we are a good fit. After that, I recommend weekly sessions to get some good momentum, but am very flexible as to what scheduling my client prefers.

Do you find yourself caught in cycles of overthinking, intrusive thoughts, checking, or seeking reassurance? Maybe you're constantly analyzing your thoughts, questioning your decisions, or struggling with the need to feel certain. When anxiety or obsessive-compulsive challenges (OCD) start taking up too much space in your life, it can be exhausting. I work with adults navigating OCD, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts, incorporating approaches such as exposure and response prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Together, we can explore these patterns, practice responding differently to uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, and work toward a life guided more by your values than by fear. I incorporate exposure and response prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into my work with OCD and anxiety. ERP involves gradually facing feared thoughts, situations, or uncertainties while practicing not responding with compulsions. ACT focuses on changing how you relate to difficult thoughts and feelings so you can take meaningful action in line with your values, even when discomfort is present. Our work is collaborative and tailored to your needs, goals, and readiness for change. Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you've been trying to manage things on your own. You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. If you're looking for support with OCD, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or relationship concerns, I welcome the opportunity to explore whether we might be a good fit. Therapy is a collaborative process, and we'll work together toward goals that feel meaningful to you.

I approach therapy with the belief that healing is an innate human capacity. Often, unconscious patterns and old wounds keep us trapped in outdated stories about who we are and what is possible. Therapy can provide a safe, caring space to reconnect with what’s been obscured, allowing us to come into greater alignment with our true nature and access more freedom in how we relate to ourselves and others. My clinical focus includes developmental trauma and the lasting effects of early relational experiences, which can shape our nervous systems in ways that contribute to anxiety, depression, people-pleasing, and other problematic patterns. I integrate psychodynamic, somatic, mindfulness-based, and experiential perspectives, bringing attention not only to the stories you tell but also to what emerges through emotion, relationship, and the body. I warmly welcome clients of all identities and backgrounds who are interested in exploring themselves deeply. I also provide Brainspotting Therapy. I believe healing is a natural process available to everyone, no matter their history, and that therapy can be a safe, supportive space to reconnect with that innate capacity. I welcome clients of all identities and backgrounds and work best with clients who are ready to do deep work on themselves.

My approach is centered in helping people integrate what they have experienced in their lives to better understand their strengths and resilience in making next choices and accepting what has gone before. I believe in a person's natural drive to heal; physically, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually. People experience anger, self-doubt, grief, trauma, depression; it is call from your soul to look within and grow. Emotional turmoil is grist for the mill of our heart asking us to better care for ourselves and to lead a more authentic life. Therapy provides a place and time for honoring that growth. It is a place where your pain and growth is held in safety and with respect.

I work with clients across Washington state and the greater Seattle area, offering individual therapy using insight-oriented, and mindfulness-based approaches as well as EMDR. I meet with clients using an online or telehealth platform. My focus is on helping adult men facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions; working with them to build the self-awareness and tools needed to shift old patterns of thinking and behavior that no longer serve them. I help my clients to slow down, look inward, and meet life more skillfully. When trauma or emotional overwhelm occurs, the nervous system can get "stuck" in the experience. I am trained in EMDR, a technique that works to supporting and strengthen a client’s own nervous system's capacity to process difficult events, allowing that stuck experience to move and resolve. Sessions run about 55 minutes, with our first few focused on clarifying your goals. I know taking that first step isn't easy. If you'd like to explore whether we're a good fit, reach out to schedule a free 20-minute consultation - I'll answer your questions and we can talk through what you're looking for. I look forward to meeting you.

I'm passionate about working with those who grew up in a family where they were given adult responsibilities at a very young age. You took care of everything and everyone. Today, you’re still taking care of everything. You’re exhausted, but saying no or asking for help is uncomfortable, so you don’t. Instead, you stuff your feelings down, pretend like everything is good, and act like you have it all together. At times, it becomes too much, and you explode. Shortly after, you feel guilt, and you “help” more to ease it. Then you become angry, feeling disrespected and stuck. Hopeless. You want things to change and don’t know how to make change happen. As a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), I provide skills to help you manage your emotions and advocate for yourself, so you’re not controlled by others or your guilt. I can help you strengthen your boundary-setting skills, so others learn how to respect you in the ways that matter most. Working with me can help you know your value and your worth. Together, we will move you toward your desired goals and empower you to make the changes you’ve been wanting. Call me, and let’s talk about how we can work together. I’m an experiential relationship specialist with a trauma-informed lens. My therapy style is integrative, with a foundation in systems and relationships. What this means is that I’m comfortable working with multiple people in the room, as well as considering those who are not. I look at the relationships you are a part of and consider how your experiences influence your emotions, perceptions, actions, and patterns of behavior. This also means that I’m not a cookie-cutter therapist. I don’t believe my clients are made from a single mold or that therapy is one-size-fits-all. I create therapy to fit the client’s needs and meet them where they are at. You can expect sessions to be relational and collaborative, a human experience where I will get to know you as a person while working toward your desired goals. Key methods used: experiential therapy, emotionally focused therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and trauma-informed care.

Are you feeling lost, anxious, worried about your future or feeling stuck in life? Work with me to develop an action plan to move forward! My goal is to help you learn how to develop ways to change your thinking patterns, reduce anxious thoughts and alleviate depression. We are taught to suppress emotions and my hope is for you to feel safe in expressing your feelings and boundaries. Life is tough, but you are not alone. My areas of specialities include: anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, divorce, infidelity, life transitions, complex trauma, cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR. I am a certified divorce coach and can help you make informed decisions around your relationships. My goal is to help you learn how to develop ways to change your thinking patterns, reduce anxious thoughts and alleviate depression. We are taught to suppress emotions and my hope is for you to feel safe in expressing your feelings and boundaries. Life is tough, but you are not alone. My areas of specialities include: anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, divorce, infidelity, life transitions, complex trauma, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and EMDR. I am a certified divorce coach and can help you make informed decisions around your relationships. I also provide support to clients experiencing a cancer diagnosis. My passion is helping client's through life transitions, specifically postpartum depression, transition to parenthood and all stages of divorce. I have extensive experience working with people who are in emotionally abusive relationships andor have experienced infidelity. Certified EMDR clinician, Gottman trained and Bringing Baby Home Educator. You can count on me to provide you straightforward advice, help you develop goals and decide on an action plan for your life. I can challenge you to look at your core belief systems and make connections between your past and present. I am skilled at supporting helping professionals, who are dealing with life challenges and need support of their own.

There are a number of reasons people choose to seek out therapy: grief and loss, an unexpected crisis, or a difficult life transition just to name a few. Whatever your reason for seeking out therapy, my goal is to create a safe, supportive space for you to gain a fresh perspective, explore paths out of "stuckness," and build hope that change is possible. My approach involves providing support and challenging individuals and families to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behavior to make lasting, meaningful changes. I have additional training in Medical Family Therapy and am passionate about helping individuals and families navigate the complex road of chronic and acute physical health conditions.

No matter what you’re going through, whether it be life transitions, anxiety, grief, or depression, there is hope. Using pieces of traditional therapies, I hope to create a unique therapy experience for all of my clients. Through a collaborative effort, I like to have my clients leave feeling driven and accomplished. Let’s also not forget to insert playfulness wherever we can. Forming connection is a huge part of life. In the room, I’ve found its beneficial for my clients to notice how they create (or isolate from) connection. Using wonder and inquiry, I explore as much as I can about you. Tell me the details that make you. I work well with young adults and couples going through life changes and those suffering with depression, anxiety, hyperkinetic behaviors, perfectionism behaviors, obsessional thinking, grief, and loss. Please, connect with me to set up a session today!

I help couples and individuals change unwanted patterns in their lives so that they feel confident in themselves and in their relationships. Do you feel stuck in negative patterns in the important relationships in your life, with loved ones, coworkers, friends, or family? Have you felt depressed, anxious, or frustrated because these struggles in your relationships impact other areas of your life? Together, we can figure out what is really going on. There is an explanation for these patterns that keep repeating, and I want to help you discover what causes them and how they can be changed. I believe that healthy and fulfilling relationships are the beginning of change in all other areas of life. My goal is for us to understand the core struggles you are facing and to provide you with proven tools that lead to change in yourself and in the relationships that matter the most. If you struggle with depression, anxiety, loneliness, anger, or substance addiction, understanding and changing patterns is the beginning of healing. I have done extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method and studied what builds healthy relationships and how having our emotional needs met and understood by others builds self-confidence and leads to positive change in all other areas of our lives. I have created a safe, accepting place for you to discuss what is happening in your life so that together we can work to make the changes you desire to see so that your life feels better.

I believe that the struggles that bring you to therapy are often symptoms of deeper unsettledness. Thus to address the current symptoms of your distress we may need to look beneath the surface and reflect on your life up to this point. That data is then used to enhance your awareness and to help you deliberately and consciously choose who you want to be and how you would like to move forward. I believe that your past relational experiences are immeasurably influential upon the development of your beliefs, ideas, thoughts, and choices. Based on this premise, we will explore the intricacies of these relationships and their influence on your specific struggles in an effort to identify, understand and address the sources of these struggles. We will explore how your way of relating contributes to the nature of your relationships, with the hope of cultivating awareness, compassion, and volition. By seeking and attending to the source of your distress we will address the symptoms as well as the roots. Our relationship is the primary context for change. My role as a therapist is to create a safe space for you to discover and live out your truest self. We will work together to identify barriers that may stem from past experiences or limiting beliefs that keep you from relating most authentically with others. And we will work together to develop strategies and tools that may help you along the way toward greater authenticity and contentment.