Therapists in Kirkland, WA
Esther Karson
Psychologist, PhD, FIPA, BCPsa
Verified Verified
Kirkland, WA 98033
Emotional pain can feel awkward and difficult to express. I know how hard it can be to make that first move and turn to someone for help with anxiety, depression, panic,trauma, self-loathing, or concerns about relationships with important people in your life. I use an insight-oriented approach to help my patients make meaning of their feelings and current behavior in light of both their chorus of internal voices and their actual psychological histories.When a patient becomes aware of 'the past operating in the present', a space begins to open up in their minds for making different choices.
Emotional pain can feel awkward and difficult to express. I know how hard it can be to make that first move and turn to someone for help with anxiety, depression, panic,trauma, self-loathing, or concerns about relationships with important people in your life. I use an insight-oriented approach to help my patients make meaning of their feelings and current behavior in light of both their chorus of internal voices and their actual psychological histories.When a patient becomes aware of 'the past operating in the present', a space begins to open up in their minds for making different choices.
Michelle Michal Alpert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Kirkland, WA 98033
Experiencing stress and emotional pain can be overwhelming. It may be difficult to take the first step and seek help, but you don't have to face these challenges alone. As your therapist, I am here to help you navigate these difficulties. I use an insight-oriented approach to help you make sense of your feelings and behaviors. By exploring your internal world, you gain a deeper understanding of how your past experiences affect you today, and pave a way for change & growth. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions (pregnancy, relocation), concerns about relationships, parenting & identity.
Experiencing stress and emotional pain can be overwhelming. It may be difficult to take the first step and seek help, but you don't have to face these challenges alone. As your therapist, I am here to help you navigate these difficulties. I use an insight-oriented approach to help you make sense of your feelings and behaviors. By exploring your internal world, you gain a deeper understanding of how your past experiences affect you today, and pave a way for change & growth. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions (pregnancy, relocation), concerns about relationships, parenting & identity.
Galit Arad-Trutner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kirkland, WA 98033
Not accepting new clients
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Do relationships in your life feel challenging? We all need a little help sometimes with what life serves us. sometimes parts of us are working really hard to keep going, while other parts seem to be in the way. All parts of you are truly welcomed here, and through the lens of IFS (Internal Family Systems) and its tools you will get a chance to get to know and love yourself from the inside out. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment as we explore these parts of you, and find a path to your goals and a happier more fulfilling life.
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Do relationships in your life feel challenging? We all need a little help sometimes with what life serves us. sometimes parts of us are working really hard to keep going, while other parts seem to be in the way. All parts of you are truly welcomed here, and through the lens of IFS (Internal Family Systems) and its tools you will get a chance to get to know and love yourself from the inside out. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment as we explore these parts of you, and find a path to your goals and a happier more fulfilling life.
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Io Salant
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98115
I work with teens, adults, and families. I believe that counseling is, first and foremost, a relationship; positive change can only take place when the relationship is based upon honest and open communication, collaboration, and trust. With individuals, my goal is to help you build upon your existing coping skills, deepen your insight, and work with you to develop healthier approaches that will improve your ability to handle future stressors, challenges, and losses. With families, my goal is to help identify challenges and collaborate on an action plan for family success.
I work with teens, adults, and families. I believe that counseling is, first and foremost, a relationship; positive change can only take place when the relationship is based upon honest and open communication, collaboration, and trust. With individuals, my goal is to help you build upon your existing coping skills, deepen your insight, and work with you to develop healthier approaches that will improve your ability to handle future stressors, challenges, and losses. With families, my goal is to help identify challenges and collaborate on an action plan for family success.
Malka Maizel
Counselor, PhD, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mercer Island, WA 98040
My specialty is children and family mental health: Depression, anxiety disorders (like panic, social anxiety, and OCD), grief, adjustment to divorce, disrupted attachment, breakdown in family communication and problem behaviors as in ADHD/ADD.
Does your child seem depressed, anxious, hostile or irritable? Is he or she underachieving or misbehaving at school? Are you having power struggles at home? Is divorce stressing your family? You are doing the best you can, however, you need more guidance and support to improve your family's life? I'm here for you. I'll teach you and your child effective coping skills to reduce stress and increase well being and happiness in your family. I will coach you how to be both firm and kind so that you are an effective parent who feels empowered and hopeful.
My specialty is children and family mental health: Depression, anxiety disorders (like panic, social anxiety, and OCD), grief, adjustment to divorce, disrupted attachment, breakdown in family communication and problem behaviors as in ADHD/ADD.
Does your child seem depressed, anxious, hostile or irritable? Is he or she underachieving or misbehaving at school? Are you having power struggles at home? Is divorce stressing your family? You are doing the best you can, however, you need more guidance and support to improve your family's life? I'm here for you. I'll teach you and your child effective coping skills to reduce stress and increase well being and happiness in your family. I will coach you how to be both firm and kind so that you are an effective parent who feels empowered and hopeful.
Lena Berg
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98008
Growing up in a blended family; immigrating to the USA; coming to terms with partial eyesight, my gender identity, and my sexual orientation prepared me to be empathic with people of many walks of life and to hold the sacredness of our life voyages.
I bring working knowledge and skill to helping you navigate difficult life transitions, navigate healthier relationships, workplace challenges, or questions of meaning and purpose. I welcome working with individuals thirteen years old and up and anyone in the LGBTIQA+ community.
Growing up in a blended family; immigrating to the USA; coming to terms with partial eyesight, my gender identity, and my sexual orientation prepared me to be empathic with people of many walks of life and to hold the sacredness of our life voyages.
I bring working knowledge and skill to helping you navigate difficult life transitions, navigate healthier relationships, workplace challenges, or questions of meaning and purpose. I welcome working with individuals thirteen years old and up and anyone in the LGBTIQA+ community.
Miri Arie
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98008
Over 15y I have been helping children understand the hidden rules of successful social interactions with peers & with their family members. I found that when children understand their thoughts & feelings and can recognize those in others, barriers are removed. My experience includes helping children improve communication and problem solving skills, cope with anxiety, and parent training. In addition to individual therapy I have a special expertise in social skills groups for children aged 3-17y. I help children with no formal diagnosis who experiencing challenges as well as children with Asperger's, learning disabilities and ADHD.
Over 15y I have been helping children understand the hidden rules of successful social interactions with peers & with their family members. I found that when children understand their thoughts & feelings and can recognize those in others, barriers are removed. My experience includes helping children improve communication and problem solving skills, cope with anxiety, and parent training. In addition to individual therapy I have a special expertise in social skills groups for children aged 3-17y. I help children with no formal diagnosis who experiencing challenges as well as children with Asperger's, learning disabilities and ADHD.
Elina Kogan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, MFT
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98008 (Online Only)
I work successfully with adolescents and adults, offer support, insight, and compassion for people who want to know themselves, to transform and enhance relationships, to manage anxiety and depression, as well as to address current issues in the areas of parenting and life transitions.
I work successfully with adolescents and adults, offer support, insight, and compassion for people who want to know themselves, to transform and enhance relationships, to manage anxiety and depression, as well as to address current issues in the areas of parenting and life transitions.
Helene Russ
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98119
I have no ideal person who might consult me. I try hard to avoid placing people in theories. What matters is the relationship I will have with you. In collaboration, we formulate the therapy goals and how best to achieve them. Each person brings his/her own entrenched detrimental beliefs, that have blocked achieving such complex goals as satisfaction in love and in work. In therapy, I expect those beliefs to be tested. Where I intervene has more to do with fostering resilience, and with the challenging of fears/anxieties that often accompany the sense of incapacity and isolation.
I have no ideal person who might consult me. I try hard to avoid placing people in theories. What matters is the relationship I will have with you. In collaboration, we formulate the therapy goals and how best to achieve them. Each person brings his/her own entrenched detrimental beliefs, that have blocked achieving such complex goals as satisfaction in love and in work. In therapy, I expect those beliefs to be tested. Where I intervene has more to do with fostering resilience, and with the challenging of fears/anxieties that often accompany the sense of incapacity and isolation.
Hagit Shekel
Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Redmond, WA 98052 (Online Only)
If you are feeling frustrated with past or current relationship that has negative impact you wish to avoid, I invite you to a journey to better understand your perception and how it causes you to behave in a certain way. A journey that will help you realize your full potential and strengthen your relationship with yourself and others.
If you are feeling frustrated with past or current relationship that has negative impact you wish to avoid, I invite you to a journey to better understand your perception and how it causes you to behave in a certain way. A journey that will help you realize your full potential and strengthen your relationship with yourself and others.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.