Therapists in Kirkland, WA

Diane is a trauma-informed, Asian American psychotherapist and Certified Therapist & Approved EMDR Consultant by EMDR International Association (www.emdria.org). She specializes in working with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), childhood trauma, and intergenerational trauma. Diane empathizes with the various struggles that come with immigrant families and skillfully integrates trauma-informed therapy.

Do you feel like life is so overwhelming that it’s hard to focus? Do you feel like sometimes your only option is to hide or leave this life? Depression and or anxiety win most of the time? I get that. Your feelings matter. You matter. I work with several individuals whom struggle with these overwhelming emotions, together we can find desires of life, set goals, and figure out what matters to you individually.

Are relationship issues, anxiety and/or depression keeping you up at night? The counselors at ECC will work with you to help you improve the quality of your your life and your relationships. Our dynamic team of counselors seek to understand and resolve the real-life, everyday challenges many of us face. We work with a wide range of issues and have a diverse team of therapists trained in a variety of specialties. This allows us to create a personalized treatment plan to meet your individual needs.

I work with adult women who are struggling with a variety of issues including (but not limited to) personal and professional transitions, relationships, identity, anxiety, and depression. I am interested in addressing the many unique challenges that women face while navigating their lives: not feeling seen, the mental burden of feeling overly-responsible for others, burnout, anger/irritability, emotional numbing, withdrawal and isolation, and issues of self-worth and self-esteem. I want to help women develop their sense of themselves and connect with their power.

I am experienced working with children, adults, couples, and families. Many times, people who call me are in distress, having tried what feels like everything, and they often feel frustrated and overwhelmed by their situation. My goal is to help individuals identify patterns of dysfunction that create problems for them. I work within the framework of an individual’s gifts and challenges to develop a strong relationship that allows for open communication and honesty. My strengths-based approach allows individuals to feel they have a voice and builds upon the good that is already taking place within their life and relationships.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My main focus is helping people heal and understand themselves. I think we can all make a huge impact in the world when we are centered, grounded, and balanced. I hope to help you understand how you are moving in the world and give you tools that will help you achieve your goals.

Everyone needs hope. We despair and turn to alcohol, food, shopping, sex and the infinite screen to fill our void. We think we know what we want: intimacy, confidence, inner peace and a sense of achievement. We want to matter. We are tortured at times by self doubt implanted by past traumas. I offer a secure place to be yourself to unravel your secrets, fears, shame and guilt. I have 26 years post-doctoral clinical experience counseling individuals, couples and families. I view human problems from a social systemic perspective addressing the individual and their social context.

Dr. Carr uses a unique blend of Cognitive-Behavioral, Gestalt, Integral, Primal, Transpersonal & Family Coaching techniques to focus on natural growth & healing thus expanding the common central emphasis on disorders & symptom reduction. Clients change as they heal their pain, get emotionally nourished, recognize what is toxic and become authentically themselves.

If you've ever felt uncomfortable with mental health diagnosis and thought "there's more to me than a diagnosis", you might be looking for an Enneagram Informed Therapist. I work with adults and couples who are typically diagnosed with anxiety, depression, or ADHD and use the personality framework of the Enneagram to help them understand their whole self, rather than just their diagnosis. I am a licensed Marriage & Family therapist, as well as an Enneagram coach who combines Western and Eastern treatment methods. I have additional training in Hakomi Method, Drama Therapy, and am certified by CP Enneagram.

I have 30 years of experience helping clients to identify and heal the sources of discomfort that bring them to counseling. Whether their concerning issues are situational, biochemical, or a long standing pattern of behavior, my approach is to always start with where the client is and what they are wanting out of counseling. I have extensive experience working with late teens and adults, both men and women. My practice includes individuals and couples work which also includes the LGBTQ community.

I am a strength-based Clinical Therapist whose goal is to walk with you through therapy to increase your own self-warmth, hope, insight and healing. I believe that addiction or mental health issues are just a small piece of the multi-faceted jigsaw puzzle of who you are. Both my Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts are from Santa Clara University, where my basketball jersey is retired as I hold the "All Time Men and Women's Rebounding Record". I believe that athletics were the genesis of my relentless positivity, embracement of strengths, and belief in the perseverance of the human heart.

Let's face it, life can be stressful. That stress can become even more pronounced as you navigate new transitions like becoming an adult, moving to a new city, starting a new job, or leaving a relationship. Often times we have the answer but just need help sorting things out. Sometimes family and friends can be too close to help you identify your challenges. Sometimes THEY are the challenge. Working and trying to manage day-to-day responsibilities is no simple task. This is why I a firm believer in therapy.

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.

I offer an integrated array of counseling services based on 40 years of work in human services, treating psychological, educational, and work issues. A trauma informed client centered approach to personal development informs my work. I focus on a healthy system of relationship dynamics, short and long term counseling with expertise in mind/body approaches as well as traditional therapy. I am certified as an employee assistance professional and am very capable with work related issues and have developed expertise in career development. I am also specialized in executive coaching and telehealth.

Do you find yourself feeling that something is missing in your life and you're wondering how to better serve your needs? Maybe work has left you burnt out, and you're feeling stretched at home. Perhaps you're struggling with pain past or present and are seeking a way out of the suffering. Therapy provides a safe space to explore these challenges. I am here to meet you where you are, and support you in crafting a way of living with greater alignment, meaning, and joy. Through a trauma and social justice informed practice, I honor your whole being and offer my help in empowering you to do the same.

My main focus is on youth and adults with anxiety, depression, self-identity and adjustment challenges. Changes to the environment, work, the people you love or close to will sometimes comes as anticipated, but other times as surprises and you may not feel equipped to deal with them just yet. Reaching out for counseling can be the beginning of getting things in line and pave the way of hope. 文化、信仰、性別、溝通方式、原生家庭經驗、現階段生活，這些塑造每個人成為自己的每一層，都是值得被傾聽和看見的。在諮商過程中我會陪伴您，一起找到自己的聲音、那個有力量的自己。

I have over 30 years experience, and can help you to resolve panic attacks, anxiety, complex trauma, religious trauma and/or sexual abuse; I also work with couples counseling, Military and Combat-related PTSD, sexual addictions, nightmares, sexual abuse, and depression. I also have a strong background in cross-cultural psychology, having lived in 7 countries and studied the nature of consciousness as a monastic for six years; this has given me a diverse and complex perspective on life and people. I currently live in Vietnam and the US.

We are accepting new clients. My name is Stefan Music. I am a mindfulness based, person-center, cognitive behavioral therapist. My specialty is in helping people recover from anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as other mood disorders, relationship conflicts, identity issues, substance misuse, and issues revolving around grief and loss.

What do you do when you find yourself struggling with problems? Do you let those issues, such as, relationships, weight, substance abuse, behaviors, emotions, thoughts, energy or finance victimize you? If this problem doesn't make you feel happy and yet there is a part of you that fears overcoming the problem, I believe there might be some healing work we can do together. I can help you access your subconscious mind and help you achieve this goal of conscious freedom.