Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Kirkland, WA

Without judgment or pathologizing, I will help you accept "what is" so you can create "what can be." People naturally move toward healthier lives and choices with the right support: empathy, authentic compassion, sincere curiosity, and validation. Together we will establish a comfort zone in therapy. In the safe haven of my office, you can explore your inner world, discover your voice, put words to your story, and move through and beyond your suffering - to find healing, peace, and joy. My clients report increased self-awareness and personal growth, more meaningful insights, stronger connections, and greater satisfaction in life.

"Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." (Victor Frankel) I am a licensed mental health counselor with his PsyD from Argosy University. My training includes providing co-occurring disorder therapy meaning the simultaneous treatment of addiction and other psychiatric disorder. I treat individuals with and without addictions and specialize in the treatment of adolescents and adults with trauma, depression and anxiety disorders. Currently I am only accepting teletherapy clients.

With over 10 years of experience in providing client-centered therapy, I have become passionate about helping individuals uncover and work towards their personal life motivations and values as well as providing practical skills and strategies in working towards a rich and meaningful life. My approach not only helps individuals manage their mental health in the short-term, but also helps orient the individual towards greater connection with what they want in life for lasting change.

Welcome to my telehealth counseling practice for adults in Washington State. I specialize in helping you connect the dots of your life story. Just like a constellation of stars in the night sky, your life experiences may seem scattered and disconnected at times. I'm here to guide you in finding those meaningful connections that illuminate your path forward.

Life never goes the way we plan, especially during adolescence and young adulthood. It feels like you know everything yet as time goes by, you realize there is so much more to learn. Once you think you have it figured out, life happens and your path completely changes. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington State, I offer Individual Therapy to Adolescents and Young Adults. I support clients experiencing challenges with academics, socializing, communication, problem solving, and time management. We will work together to determine your strengths and how to help you move towards positive change.

My therapy practice specializes in mood disorders, working with individuals, couples and families. I am also a Board Certified Executive Coach and specialize in business coaching and leadership development with an emphasis on Emotional Intelligence. Through a fun, collaborative relationship, there is always a way to address the issues you face and learn coping strategies to help you both right now and in the future. Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, marital conflict, job stress, career and life transitions.

I am a psychotherapist specializing in complex trauma, disordered eating, emotional eating, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and addictions. I work with the intuitive, mental, emotional, spiritual and physical aspects of each individual. We will rewire the neural-pathways in your brain so new behaviors and experience of life come naturally. You are meant to be the fullest expression of your truest self and together we will uncover your true essence so you can thrive, instead of only survive. I also incorporate amino acid therapy for mood and addiction recovery.

People come to therapy for a variety of reasons: recognizing the need for change in their lives, facing changes difficult to accept, learning how to more effectively communicate or parent, or the need for an unbiased perspective. It can understandably be difficult to reach out for help regarding sensitive issues. I respect the courage it takes to set the intention for change & the effort involved in finding someone you feel comfortable with & can trust. I love this field of study & care about doing my best for my clients. My work with couples, individuals, teens & families, utilizes techniques garnered from 24 years of practice.

Society, family, culture, and other systems often send us mixed messages about how we should move in the world, creating dissonance and internal conflict. At times, we may lose sight of what we want for ourselves in the midst of competing voices and priorities that pull for our attention. I strive to create a safe space and work collaboratively with clients to step into the driver’s seat in discovering and reaching their own goals. Through shared exploration, we can clarify your understanding of yourself, your identity, and your story, and foster greater self-compassion and confidence to carry you through life's challenges.

I am an open and proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and have provided individual counseling to clients since 2019. I specialize in working with athletes and LGBTQ+ populations, particularly queer and non-binary adolescents/young adults as well as providing gender affirming care.

I am a Social Worker Associate Advanced License LSWAA/MSW and licensed to work with individuals, couples and families. My theoretical orientation is client-centered, psychodynamic, strength-based, and rooted in cultural humility. I take an integrative approach and work to provide each client with tailored interventions to honor their voice and preferences.

Let’s get started to bring about healing and improve the quality of your life. Together we will work closely enabling you to handle difficult emotions, treat yourself with kindness, and become rengaged and connected with life.

We are accepting new clients. My name is David Woldtvedt. Much of my clinical experience has involved working with adults, teens, and their families impacted by addiction, co-occurring mental health issues, anxiety, mood disorders, and adverse childhood experiences. As a practitioner I aim to build a relationship with each of my clients that involves the foundational elements of meeting individuals where they are at, developing trust, and displaying unconditional positive regard.

Creating compassion and understanding for yourself is different than making excuses for your behavior. When we are able to understand how our backgrounds and experiences influence the way we relate to the world around us, we are able to become more intentional in our relationship with ourselves and with others. Together we can explore how to best support you in living a life guided by your values and deepen your understanding of your identities.

Taking the first step to reach out for counseling takes a tremendous amount of courage. My approach to therapy is to meet the client where they are at to set attainable goals partnered with learning effective coping skills through eclectic therapies to find what works best for the client. Some of these include CBT or DBT; with families using FBT or EFFT; and expressive arts.

Please note I am NOT currently accepting new clients until Fall 2024 - awaiting licensure. If you’re potentially interested in working together, please reach out by email for details. I have a particular passion for working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community as well as anyone experiencing stress with their sexuality &/or religious or theological beliefs, as well as those struggling with self-confidence or depression.

Through my training and experience I developed an expertise in helping people of various back grounds move through life transitions. I believe our present is highly influenced by our past experiences, therefore understanding our life experiences and taking the responsibility to change our present is the ultimate goal in therapy.

Does this sound familiar? Negative experiences from the past are still disrupting your life, causing shame, fear and distrust. You are feeling disconnected from your partner and your sex life is not what you would like for it to be. Maybe you’ve stopped having sex altogether. Every attempt at communication about the issues in your relationship becomes an argument and you don’t know how you got into this cycle or how to get out of it. You’re wondering if these problems are beyond repair and you feel so alone. It doesn't have to stay this way.

We are accepting new clients! I'm Makaela I believe in the power of holding space for you while walking alongside you in your healing journey. Each individual has the ability to take power in their story and write their own chapters. At the foundation of this work, I make it a priority to work through the lens of equity and social justice. Who you are, the stories you carry, and the context of where you come from are important to me. I want this space to be a place where you feel empowered, gain insight, and learn skills to achieve the goals you have set for yourself in therapy.