Therapists in Snohomish County, WA

I enjoy working with individuals who have experienced scary or stressful childhood experiences and would like a safe space to process those experiences. Sometimes those experiences turn into mood disorders, PTSD, anxiety, or failure to thrive in relationships. I am interested in helping guide you to working through these struggles and finding peace in your life. I also enjoy working with couples who feel disconnected in their relationships and would like a new direction with their partner.

Whether you're dealing with complex PTSD, a survivor of abuse and/or trauma, facing perinatal challenges, grieving, aging with dignity, or part of the LGBTQiA+ community, I want you to feel safe and valued during our therapeutic sessions. As your needs and experiences are the priority, tailored care is especially important to me and we will work together to determine what works best for you and your goals for treatment, even as they evolve over time. The process is yours and we will take things one step at a time; even when feelings or challenges seem overwhelming, you don't have to be alone.

I offer client focused counseling for late adolescence, teens, adults and mature adults 65 and over.  I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, Life change, relationships and family.  With specific experience and expertise with individuals of all ages seeking a change in life. Things like finding your passion and life path, navigating through life, depression, emotional stress, anxiety and creating balance. Using different techniques, practices and theories. I offer a gentle, warm, non-judgmental, real life in approach to counseling . Using different techniques and counseling styles to fit your unique needs.

My clients reach out to me for a variety of reasons: unhappiness, discontentment, or a general sense of unrest or chaos within themselves or their family. It takes immense courage to seek therapy, and then to show up and bring your experiences and needs into our sessions with the ultimate aim of decreases the conflict you feel inside. I have journeyed with many and firmly believe that psychotherapy is a worthwhile investment into yourself.

I'm not sure that I have an "ideal client". I am someone who is immensely curious about the human mind, who loves a challenge, and who always wants to help. I work with anyone and everyone and I'm always looking to experience something new! I am experienced in areas such as criminal justice issues, anger management, self-harm, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, trauma, addictions, mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety, maternal issues, family issues, and more. I have worked in crisis stabilization, corrections, and residential trauma treatment, allowing me to develop a very well-rounded and diverse clinical background.

Our services are designed to help you and the ones you love overcome personal, relationship and family difficulties. Whether you are experiencing challenges in your personal relationships, or struggling with depression, anxiety, stress or addictions, we are here for you. We help you develop skills and insights that can immediately make a positive difference in your life. We know that everybody needs help through tough times. Our Mill Creek Family Services counselors are here for you, helping you get your life back on track.

I work from an object relations perspective and draw from a variety of therapies including but not limited to narrative, solution-focused, experiential, and cognitive-behavioral. I work with individuals, couples, and families to decisively identify and treat anxiety disorders, codependency, depression, grief and loss, and marital/other relational issues. I welcome any questions you have about my counseling approach and plan for achieving your desired outcomes. To maximize our time in-session, I often give assignments between sessions such as keeping logs of certain thoughts or behaviors, relevant reading, and skills practice.

My name is Maggie (Gigi) Ishaq. I am the owner and one of the many therapists here at Balanced Living Therapy. We are a Behavioral Health Agency offering Co-Occurring Services; Mental Health & Substance Use Counseling. We recognize that finding a therapist is a very personal and individual choice. Please visit our website to learn more about us. We are happy to help you find the best fit! Each therapist will offer compassion, understanding, and empathy. We are respectful and non-judgmental. We believe that each person has core value as a human being. Our Interns offer a reduced out of pocket rate or accept our Medicaid plans.

Our uncertain times has likely increased stress and the “What if’s” into your or a loved one’s life. The constant change and uncertainty can foster stress and other emotional reactions. This may look/feel like feeling isolated, frightful, irritable, outraged, sad, guilt or even exhibiting maladaptive behaviors (e.g., substance use, risky behaviors, eating habits, sleeping habits, etc.). While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, having a harm-reduction approach, focusing more on what we can control and less on what we can’t, decreasing stress, reducing your triggers and focusing on our strengths and supports can help.

I have a dual Master of Arts Degree in Mental Health Counseling and Child, Couple, Family Therapy. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), a Child Mental Health Specialist (CMHS), a Certified Anger Resolution Therapist (CART), a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider (CTMH), a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), and a Certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapist (C-DBT). I have experience with Inpatient & Outpatient Treatment, School and Work Support, Probation Requirements as well as facilitated Couple, Family and Group Therapy since 2001.

I have a bachelor’s degree in social work from Stockton State University in Pomona NJ and a master’s degree in mental health Counseling from City University in Bellevue WA. I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist through the WA state Department of Health. I have over 15 years of experience in varied mental health counseling settings I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Suicide Assessment and Treatment.

I counsel the following populations: individuals struggling with anger, depression, grief, anxiety and/or trauma (such as acute trauma or PTSD); couples struggling with communication, trust, infidelity, and/or abusive patterns; and teens struggling with motivation, self-esteem, suicidal preoccupations, anti-social or other behavioral issues. I counsel individuals struggling with psychotic disorders, personality disorders and dissociative disorders. I provide family counseling as well as conflict resolution and mediation services. I provide coaching for wellness, psycho-spiritual growth, communication skills, relationship skills and parenting skills. Also, I provide psychosocial assessments.

People treated at Westwinds Behavioral Health get better. The front line treatment is predominantly CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy) along with Narrative Therapy. Clients prioritize & identify goals they desire to reach. They learn the tools to construct the functionality & desired outcomes for their lives. Therapy is a client centered approach regardless of the presenting issues. When things are not working out in life folks discover that each of us has within us resources to author our desired next chapter of life. Personalized success is identified by individual, couple & family accomplishment & achieving desired results.

I welcome clients who are contemplating making positive changes in their lives. This might consist of guidance in making adjustments during career or general life transitions and challenges. Finding the right therapist can be challenging and you are courageous in taking action. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with addiction and underlying emotional disturbances. I invite family members to participate when appropriate and together we work on building a healthy support system. Coping and stress management skills are implemented to achieve your long and short-term goals.

No matter the reason a person seeks counseling, a listening ear and safe place to share can foster healing and allow progress toward wholeness. As your counselor, I hope to provide a space for you, free of judgement, where we address your concerns and help you work toward a fulfilled and free life. I work with a variety of different issues, including anxiety, depression, relationships, low self-esteem, grief, family systems, anger management and parenting concerns. I see women, men, adolescents, couples and families. My experience and education has given me knowledge on diverse approaches and orientations to use in counseling.

It takes courage to prioritize your emotional well-being, and I'm honored to be part of your journey. As a therapist, my heartfelt mission is to help you feel better and find the peace and happiness you deserve. Together, we'll swiftly address the blocks that hinder your deep self-exploration and understanding. By delving into the root causes of your struggles, we can untangle old patterns and guide you towards a life of renewed purpose and fulfillment. With a focus on trauma processing and a gentle approach rooted in Internal Family Systems (IFS), I'm committed to supporting you in discovering profound healing and lasting change.

For Individuals: Are you feeling overwhelmed, preoccupied or emotional for no reason? Are you struggling in your relationships or experiencing divorce? Dr. Ellen McMahon can help you meet life's challenges as you explore how past experiences, thought patterns, and family systems influence your internal beliefs and relationships in the here and now. She provides a compassionate, safe environment for you to share your stories and she utilizes multiple therapy interventions that promote healing, growth, and healthy relationships depending on your unique needs.

Are you struggling through a high conflict divorce or custody arrangement? Is the ex-partner using your child as a weapon to lash out at you in increasingly odd ways? Does it seem like there is nowhere to turn as Guardian ad Litem, Judges, inexperienced counselors and CPS social workers seem uninterested in examining the root causes? Does your ex-spouse refuse to productively co-parent? Is your child now "parroting" their words and hatred to you? If so, you may be suffering from one of three stages of Parental Alienation. In severe forms, your child even may refuse to see you and appears to be programmed by the other parent.

LAUNCHING's mission is to assist young people transtion to successful adult independence. Our participants are "stuck", a.k.a. "failing to launch. They may not be in school, not have a job, be socially isolated, and almost always living with their parents, who are usually exhausted, overwhelmed and hopeless, and, therefore, also "stuck". Their specific issues may be ADHD/ADD, social and other anxiety, depression, high funtioning autism, gaming addiction, a significant physical illness, or any one of a myriad of other problems. They often do not know what they want, or if they do, don't know how to achieve their goals.