Cancer Therapists in Seattle, WA

I am so glad you are here! If you are reading this, you are likely struggling with something in your life that won’t go away on its own. You may find yourself worried to reach out, or feel like you should be able to deal with everything on your own. By seeking support for yourself you may feel uncomfortable, but you are allowing your vulnerability to be your strength. You are making a choice to focus on yourself, your life and your goals in an effort to make meaningful change. Therapy is a space where we can explore, grow, and connect in ways we did not know possible. Take your first step and let’s connect!

Sometimes we start therapy not feeling clear about what brings us to the work. We just know we want to feel better. I strive to cultivate a compassionate, safe environment for my clients, enabling them to clarify goals, identify inherent strengths and build skills to better cope with challenges they face. Although I am grounded in a psychodynamic approach to therapy, I am well-trained in a variety of modalities. I tailor my approach to fit what you need at a particular point in time so that you feel more informed, grounded and agile- better able to manage how you experience life.

I offer intervention and assessment services for people with cognitive (memory, attention) difficulties, traumatic brain injury, strokes, and other chronic health conditions. I aim to help people understand their personal strengths and use tailored coping tools to improve their lives. I offer evidence-based therapy interventions including cognitive behavioral therapy focused on coping with health conditions, pain, and changes in physical abilities linked to injury, illness, and aging. I also offer learning disability, ADHD, and comprehensive neuropsychological assessments. I work with teenagers and adults (ages 12 and up).

I work with adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, grief, chronic pain, issues of personal identity (race/gender/sexuality orientation), and life transitions (relational/ academic/professional). Navigating into the depths of who we are reveals we are so much more than what we sense at the surface. Having support on our journey can allow us to develop tolerance for our full range of emotions, gain awareness of what we feel in our bodies, discover new insights into past events, expand our ability to discuss fears, increase empathy for ourselves, experience more meaningful relationships.

I am currently accepting new clients for Telehealth sessions. As we all try to navigate life’s highs and lows, I believe it is important to remember that we don’t have to do it alone. I am here to help you in exploring whatever stage of life you are in through a holistic lens. Together we can explore what you would like to work on within therapy.

You don’t have to be alone. Today, your journey to healing begins. I aim to know my client. This allows me to undertand their issues, their needs and their goals. Growing up with disability provided an opportunity for me to rise above discrimination, bullying, racism, oppression, marginalization, anxiety, depression, and face life’s unending challenges. I am fluent and can provide therapy in three languages fluently, English, Ilokano, Tagalog. I am trained in Eastern and Western approaches. I use evidenced based treatment interventions including but not limited to EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Approach.

I love helping clients explore their sexuality, intimacy, and relationship issues. I specialize in Sex and Intimacy Therapy, LGBTQ+ therapy, Kink/BDSM and consensual non-monogamy. I support folx exploring gender identity and sexual orientation. Relationship clients want support in increasing intimacy and connection within relationships or navigating differences in sexual desires. Some folks need help with sexual dysfunction, sexual pain, healing from sexual trauma, low/high libido, and creating healthy boundaries in Ethically Non-monogamous relationships. All sexual challenges, interests and questions are welcome!

I will journey with you in a compassionate and interactive manner towards your therapy goals. We'll tailor your therapy to your concerns, goals, strengths, and learning style. We'll explore the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that are affecting your life, and some practical interventions. You will have a safe and supportive space for your growth and grief.

Anxiety, Depression, and other issues seem like they can never get any better. You might also feel like things will never change in life or that perhaps you are going backwards. When you first call, you will experience compassion and empathy from me that will assist you in making the decision to find resolution to these problems. In therapy, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space to hear your story and work to give hope to hopeless situations. Call to schedule a session and begin therapy. In addition to therapy, I am able to conduct assessments and evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD for both children and adults.

I work with variety of individuals within various stages of change. I work with individuals ages 8 - 64 with a multitude of mental health diagnoses. I love to see the changes people are able to make by meeting their therapy goals and making changes to better their lives.

I work with people individually, and in relationships that struggle to effectively communicate their needs. Because of how they were brought up, or conditioned through experience, they might have vastly different ways of showing up in relationships, especially through conflict. We all want to work on what drives our behavior so that we can better understand ourselves and each other. This allows us to be vulnerable with one another and experience our real selves, so we can connect and love on a much deeper and more meaningful and satisfying level.

Everyone has the potential to feel secure and connected. We will work collaboratively to identify sources of stress, embrace difficult feelings, question limiting thought and behavior patterns, and develop both internal and external resources for finding more joy and fulfillment in life. I have a passion for working with people experiencing life transitions, including but not limited to life stages, pregnancy and postpartum, career, relationships, and illness.

Accepting Couples and Individuals at this time - Are you struggling with boundaries, expectations that are self-imposed, exhaustion and feeling "not enough"? If you are having difficulty navigating your relationships, parenting, life transitions - there is a way for you to orient back to yourself so you can make decisions from a place of clarity and find more connection and meaning in your life. Whether you're trying to connect better within or with others - It’s hard to remember who you are in when you are burning from both ends of the candle. Contact me to further your connection with your body, with others & relationships.

Are you looking for change and support in the New Year? Let's work together and find a path forward. Specializing in first responder trauma, perinatal mental health, and ADHD, I have immediate telehealth availability. I work primarily with adults and couples. 15 minute intro calls available.

Changing Old Patterns to Allow New Choices *** Are you struggling to create positive lasting changes in your life? Wanting the changes is not enough. Willpower alone is not enough. To create lasting change, you need to let go of the limitations that hold you back. You need to release old patterns and learn new skills. Hypnosis and counseling -powerful tools to create the changes you desire. Hypnosis is a deeply relaxed state of mind that allows you to tap into your deeper wisdom and unlimited possibilities. In this state of mind, you suspend old beliefs and limitations, and allow the changes you desire to begin.

I believe therapy can hold the key to processing the suffering that life brings. Often when there is trauma, change or transitions in life it can cause feelings of helplessness, confusion and despair. I believe processing these events and how they are connected to your thoughts, feelings and actions can bring about self-insight and healing. My approach is client centered and strength based utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy and cognitive processing therapy. My goal is to walk alongside you and facilitate a safe place for you to engage with the work of untethering yourself to the things that no longer serve you.

It is important to feel supported and encouraged as you begin your courageous journey of self-discovery. Together we will create a safe space that will enable us to identify blockages and access your inner strengths and resources. As your insight and awareness increase, you will find yourself breaking free from the barriers that have been restricting your growth and desire for change.. I have long-term training and experience in couples and family therapy and an affinity for working with couples going through the divorce process or trying to recover from infidelity.

I am a collaborative, directive, and supportive therapist, who can help you find new ways of thinking about life problems in a supportive and safe environment. My goal is to build trust and collaborate with you if you are dealing with problems related to anxiety, depression, relational issues, and other life challenges and transitions.

Pull up a bean bag chair, grab your favorite fidget, and let's talk. Maybe you describe your life as "a lot," and struggle to find the spoons to get all your stuff done as well as make meaningful change. Maybe anxiety takes up so much space in your day that it leaves little room for the things you want. Maybe your story includes trauma, and that burden is getting so heavy, it hurts. You want to pursue fulfillment, satisfaction, meaning, and peace in your world. If any of these or other painful places in your heart are true, I would love to get a chance to walk alongside you and find what you're looking for together.