Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Seattle, WA

The power of personal narratives and story-telling dates back to our origins as human beings. We feel seen and heard when our stories are held with compassion and dignity. How would it feel to be witnessed without being pathologized? Healing is a collaborative process and I want to be a witness to your story, to your history and to your healing. Our inner-world matters as much as the universe outside of us. My aim is to explore these worlds with you and connect the different threads of your stories so you can witness yourself as whole.

Thrive Psychology is the premier therapy & counseling center dedicated to women’s wellness. We empower clients to overcome life’s toughest challenges and reach their highest potential. Thrive has helped thousands of clients live their best lives through a growing network of in-person and online services. Thrive therapists are the top of their field and use only the most advanced evidence based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unfulfilled, reach out to us and let us help you THRIVE.

Life comes at us fast and we’re not always ready for it but that’s okay! I believe that we all crave connection with our peers, friends, family, and partners. And when we aren’t working on those connections, we’re working to build our connection with ourself. To fully work through that and make progress, I use a direct approach in helping clients address concerns that may arise from their connections with others or with themself. I believe that the most progress can be made when it’s accompanied with empathy and unconditional positive regard - two pillars of therapeutic work to foster growth and a sense of safety.

I see individuals for all types of issues; anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting, relationship issues, identity issues, life transitions, and more. All of these are important reasons to seek out counseling. Whether you don't know where to start, or you have a specific issue you want to work on, that's okay; we'll figure it out together. So much of therapy is about the relationship between client and therapist, which is used as a guid to process challenging dynamics.

Caught in a seemingly endless loop of arguments with your partner? Feeling like you're constantly walking on eggshells, afraid of triggering another conflict? You're not alone. Many couples experience challenging periods. But these patterns can and do change. I specialize in helping couples break free from their unhelpful conflict cycles, rekindle the spark that brought them together, and cultivate a relationship worth cherishing.

I specialize in helping couples, families, and men deal more effectively with their emotions and difficulties in their important relationships. I also offer executive coaching and support for leadership development and proactive personal growth. My style is warm, interactive, holistic and direct, and the strength of my approach rests on forging a genuine and trusting working relationship so that you can feel comfortable in getting real about what's happening with you. As your sense of trust and readiness deepens, we'll take stock of what changes are needed and find personal, realistic and creative ways to help you move forward.

Throughout life's most interesting or challenging journeys, it is helpful to walk with and share your experiences with someone. I would love to work with you and your family! My goal is to provide an environment of safety, trust and respect, where you feel comfortable expressing your thoughts and feelings.

Have you found yourself, and your partner(s), wanting some extra support? Needing to reflect on and better understand your relationships, with both yourself and the people in your life? I provide a safe place for you, and your partner(s), to talk through life's problems. I offer the support, understanding, and objectivity that most friends and family cannot. Some words clients have used to describe their experience, our work together, and my approach include: relatable, honest with humor, collaborative, supportive, and conversational.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and work with children/teens, individuals, couples, and families. Many are in pain or feel helpless from their struggles: A child/teen shows anxiety; an adult has difficulty in social relationships, or couples/families experience discord in conflict. My passion is to come alongside and help children/teens, couples, and their families with a systemic and holistic approach while they go through life challenges so they can thrive in their lives. 부부 및 가족관계 치료사, 아동 및 청소년 상담치료사로 이민사회에서 불안, 우울증, 관계불화로 갈등하는 분들을 돕고 있습니다. '불안한 아이 및 청소년'을 돕는 상담치료법과 '정서중심적 부부치료' 방법으로 상담치료를 합니다.

Dr. Brunette Dawson provides evidence-based psychotherapy and psychological/diagnostic assessment for, children, teens, adults, and families. In her clinical work, she utilizes an integrative approach, choosing techniques that are uniquely tailored to fit the individual needs of each client. Dr. Dawson is a clinically trained psychotherapist with a PhD and MA in Clinical Psychology. She has specialized training and experience in providing comprehensive psychological and forensic mental health evaluations and individual psychotherapy.

We all have a story and a journey that has contributed to who we are today. If you have come to a place in your life where you need support for your journey, curious about how to grow through deep pain, want to learn how to center yourself, establish boundaries, and live in liberation Renewed Essence may be a good fit for you.

Hi there! Wherever you are in your journey, I am happy you are here. I specialize in helping adolescents and adults in their recovery from anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, low self-esteem, life transitions, and other issues that can be challenging to face alone. Challenges come from many sources and I want to partner with you to identify problems and find solutions that will allow you to engage more fully in your life starting now.

My practice is catered to promoting the mental health of adolescents and adults. My specialties include depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, interpersonal issues, and self-esteem. My goal is to provide a safe place for individuals to share their stories, provide coping strategies and perspective, and empower individuals to make changes according to their goals and values. I am a female Christian therapist with experience in both faith-based and traditional counseling. It is a passion of mine to integrate faith into our work together. I am happy to base my care on your preferences and will work with what is comfortable for you.

We experience life through all of our senses and can enlist them in the therapeutic process to address feelings of anxiety, depression, uncertainty, grief, burnout, or anger (among many more!). I approach therapy from a narrative and expressive arts perspective. This means using visual arts, music, movement, creative writing, reading, and/or play in the therapy space, in addition to talk therapy, to assist you in exploring and rewriting the stories you engage with on a daily basis — both about yourself and the world around you. I work best with people who may have been told that they “think outside the box”.

I currently take Aetna and United Healthcare/Optum plans. You appreciate education and are not looking for a faith-based place to heal. You also need a place where you are comfortable swearing and discussing life events. You struggle speaking your mind at times and may be your worst critic. Chronic stress, constant worry, or past trauma may also be contributing. Your relationships, emotional management, physical health, or sense of progress is being affected. You may recognize you are no longer being your best self and are searching for a better mindset. If you consider yourself neurodivergent, we may also be a good fit.

My approach is rooted in the belief that how we relate to ourselves mirrors how we experience life and develop relationships. Not many of us were taught how to compassionately attend to our painful feelings, critical thoughts, or impulsive behaviors. Instead, we may have been scolded, shamed, or sent away for showing big feelings such as anger or sadness, praised for being self-reliant, or withdrawn from by parents who did not have the capacity to be with our feelings. When we can begin to shift from judgment and avoidance of the parts of ourselves that we may not approve of to curiosity; healing can begin.

I specialize in spirituality, existential anxiety, identity, and grief and loss, in both teens and adults. I incorporate creative and dramatic expression in my work, including storytelling, role exploration, imagination, embodiment, spontaneity, and play. I support clients processing religious trauma; doubting, questioning, or exploring a faith; and entering or leaving a faith tradition. I help people navigate questions of meaning and purpose, and I work with them to deepen their experience of personal and cultural identity. When clients encounter loss and step into grief, I share in holding space for every stage of that pain.

May 2024, NOW accepting NEW clients. I'm a licensed clinical psychologist with 30 years of experience. I have extensive clinical, research, and academic experience working with people who have experienced trauma and serious mental illness. I work with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, perfectionism and relationship concerns helping them discover deeper fulfillment through healing and building healthier relationships. I'm relationally focused and can hold space for those in need and skilled at getting to the heart of the matter, working at a pace that feels right to you.

My ideal client would be searching for a counselor who is genuine, empathetic, unconditionally holds them in positive regard, and can connect to their experiences. They would have a goal of learning new skills, working on behavioral and cognitive change, and are willing to look at multiple solutions to achieve their goals. They would want to strive for success as they see it and want support in removing any barriers for a better and healthier future.