Therapists in Bellevue, WA

Sometimes life feels overwhelming and we need the space to process our emotions and develop coping strategies. Therapy is hard work - it is both challenging and rewarding. We will collaborate together to achieve your goals and work towards growth and healing. I am passionate about helping people create positive change. I work with individuals, families, and couples. I specialize in working with issues of anxiety, grief/loss, relationship issues, trauma, stress management, and life transitions.

A meaningful life and sense of freedom await on the other side of healing. Congratulations on taking the first step! I specialize in individual therapy for adults, adolescents (ages 12+), and children. My focus areas include anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, bereavement, and struggles with adjustment. I work with clients who want a better understanding of their feelings as well as invested in their own healing and self-development.

"The best way out is always through" - Robert Frost. I believe in individualized, client centered care, designed to fit your life and empower you to live your best life. I have over 18 years of experience with a variety of modalities and clinical techniques. I am passionate about providing counseling that best suits the needs of the client. I have experience with diverse populations and persons from every walk of life.

Are you experiencing feelings of not being "good enough?" Do you struggle with people pleasing and chronic self-blame? Are you starting to wonder if you're in an antagonistic relationship in which your needs/YOU don't matter? Do you experience gaslighting that has you struggling with self-doubt? Do you struggle with feelings of guilt and shame? Are you struggling to navigate a relationship with an emotionally immature or emotionally abusive person in your life? Are you looking for a therapist that truly understands the heartache of grief and loss you're feeling from the kinds of relationships and/or life you wish you had?

Transition, trauma, and transformation are my specialties. Life transition, career transition, transition in relationships, racial trauma, the trauma of loss, sexual assault trauma, imposter syndrome, and personal transformation. Healing is complex and not linear. Using the mind, body, and soul connection I support you in finding healing, and a new sense of being. Healing is done in connection with others through embodied connection, awareness, and meaning or faith. Together through connection, you can bring healing into your life.

My approach to counseling is holistic, humanistic and client-centered. I am trained in EMDR and trauma. I work with you and together we create an individualized approach to counseling that supports your goals. My professional background is in Trauma, PTSD, Grief, Loss, Early Parent loss. Anxiety, Depression. CBT, Family Systems Counseling, Narrative Therapy, Restorative Retelling, EFT, Matrix Reprinting, Multicultural Cultural Counseling, Feminist, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Since 2000, I have had the experience of living abroad as an elementary K-8 Certified teacher in Shanghai, China, Chiangmai, and Saudi Arabia.

Welcome, I am so happy you are here! My practice focuses on the intersection of mental health and the human-animal bond. I whole-heartedly understand the importance of the interconnectedness between humans, animals, nature, and the therapeutic value between these relationships. I will honor and support your unique connection with the human-animal bond and how that impacts and enriches your mental health, therapeutic process, and healing at every level. I will companion you in finding hope, growth, healing, and transformation. I provide sessions virtually, in my office, or as walk-and-talk. My interns provide reduced fee sessions.

I specialize in providing support for grief, loss, intimate partner betrayal, and building healthier relationships. I am here to assist you in healing, whether it's from pain, grief, loneliness, or shame. Together, we will bring clarity to unresolved events from your past and work through any current relationship struggles. My focus is on exploring and identifying your internal strengths, promoting stability, and fostering personal growth. I genuinely enjoy collaborating with individuals who are seeking ways to adapt, thrive, and find meaning within themselves.

I perceive life as a journey, consisting of searching meaning and coping: Meaning in different roles and aspects of life motivates us to move forward; coping is strategies to get there from here. However, at different life stages, we often got stuck because of different reasons. Thus, either we no longer can see the life meaning(s) and/or our coping strategies are no longer effective. We are likely stuck under these circumstances, which leads to sufferings. I believe that counseling is a catalyst to facilitate the needed changes & adjustments to get unstuck and to have a meaningful life again.

I am an Asian family therapist serving therapeutic needs of children, individuals, couples and families. I help clients gain awareness of their internal processes and the way they engage their loved ones and community meaningfully. People can integrate this self-understanding into their current life narratives, or in another word, 're-story' their life experiences. As we change the way we see ourselves, people and the world, we can choose to live differently and purposefully. When coming to my office, you will be invited to share your life stories, and I will listen as your editor.

Everyone experiences loss and grief in their life, and every person goes through the grief process in their own way and at their own rate. I like to serve as a guide/facilitator as each client works toward "healing" on their unique journey through grief. I have been a Hospice Bereavement Counselor for 12 years and enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, adults and seniors. I believe in active listening, and provide caring support and resources to grieving clients.

You should feel seen, heard and understood. You should never feel judged, and you should always feel welcome. If you choose to spend your time with me, that is what you can expect in therapy. Therapy is at your pace, and it starts with us building a relationship. I listen to your story, get to know you and your goals and learn how to best support you. Together, we look at who you are, what you believe and how you cope with challenges to determine a treatment plan that is right for you.

As a therapist, I focus on supporting clients in navigating the unique challenges in their lives. I draw on my training and 20+ years of experience in many treatment techniques including family systems, psychodynamic, gestalt, transactional analysis, EFT, mindfulness, bereavement and cognitive behavioral therapies in my work. I tailor my work to the client's needs while building on their existing skill sets and supporting their innate strengths.

I hope that therapy will be a safe place to process life and better understand who you are. My main therapy focus is grief and loss, AND grief is a universal lived experience. Many challenges and complications we encounter fall under that umbrella from trauma to fertility to relationship dynamics evolving to identity changing. I'd be honored to walk with you through this season of grief (both death and non-death losses) and the myriad of feelings that come with it. It's okay to ask for help and prioritize yourself. I'm glad you're here.

Engaging in therapy is an act of bravery and self-love. I have immediate in person, telehealth, & weekend availability. I offer a safe and sex positive place where you will feel seen and heard. My approach is collaborative, non-judgmental and gently direct. I work with clients who may be healing from trauma, experiencing grief and loss, exploring their identity, or grappling with anxiety. I tailor each session to the unique needs of my clients. If you suffer from awful panic attacks, I'll give you strategies to tolerate and manage them so you can stop canceling plans at the last minute and gain control over your anxiety

We carry on our day to day lives, hope for change, work hard and at times still feel like nothing is working; we feel like these challenges make it impossible to move past or live the life we intend to live. I provide counseling for individuals, and couples of all kinds dealing with challenges that leave them feeling stuck. It is my privilege to work alongside you to provide you the space to experience, examine and process what is going on in your life right now.

Welcome to Eastside Mental Wellness. Whether you are experiencing a long-standing issue or a sudden change in your life, you will find help and hope here. I have been a psychologist for 9 years, working with couples undergoing infertility or pregnancy loss, and individuals facing a new medical diagnosis, depression and anxiety. Together, we will infuse new hope into your life and better tools to handle the challenges facing you.

Do you feel stuck? Are you sad or anxious? Are you having difficulty managing your relationships or experiencing self-esteem issues? My psychotherapy practice can help you rediscover and expand your personal strengths and self-knowledge in order to deal with the challenges in your life. I understand the courage it takes to make the first step into therapy and I focus on creating a safe environment for you to build towards a happier life. I have extensive training in issues related to loss and grief, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma.

I believe that people are constantly changing and inside each of us is the ability to achieve a happy and meaningful life. I am passionate about helping my clients become aware of their authentic-selves, and empowering them to identify and pursue their goals. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My practice style is interactive and encouraging. I am compassionate and empathetic, yet I can be direct. I use a variety of traditional and alternative principals in order to meet the unique needs of each client. I have extensive experience and training in grief, loss, and hospice care.