Prolonged Exposure Therapy in 98118

My goal is to help you become more at ease with yourself and your emotions so that you can feel less daunted by the day-to-day, experience more fulfilling relationships, and be more productive in the domains of life that matter to you. I primarily treat anxiety, depression, chronic pain, insomnia, and trauma. My approach focuses on heightening your awareness of the thoughts, negative core beliefs, and behaviors that get in your way and helping you master strategies to address them. This is done within the framework of a relationship in which you feel supported, accepted, and heard.

I welcome people who are facing any number of challenges including life transitions such as divorce, job loss, illness, death of a loved one; all shifting the ground beneath us in dramatic ways. What worked no longer works. My trMy training as a Mindfulness Meditation Teacher complements training and practice in psychotherapy addressing a dysregulated emotion system resulting in various symptoms such as anxiety, panic, depression, and identity disturbance and sometimes even a desire to die or hurt oneself. There can be a painful sense of isolation and feeling unmoored. There is a way out; first understanding, then tools to heal.

Welcome to Bravura Counseling. I proudly specialize in mental health wellness for active duty and retired first responders, as well as military members and veterans, and their family members, throughout Washington State. I focus on providing counseling that addresses some of the most urgent mental health conditions affecting our first responder and military communities, including: PTSD, critical incident trauma, anxiety, depression, suicide prevention, burnout/workplace stress, substance abuse, and work/life balance.

Do you have repetitive thoughts, worry or overthink things and can't perform as well as you could? Do you want to enhance your success socially or at work, on tests, public speaking or at sports? You can achieve your goals by learning the skills that Olympic athletes use to be calmer and more focused. You can be coached to be more consistently relaxed, and to more effectively handle stress. Call me to identify how you can be helped effectively and more rapidly. I have integrated Western & Eastern methods that complement and enhance the speed and quality of your results.

My treatment approach is rooted in my relationship with each individual, and blends client experience, clinical expertise, and evidence-based practices to move toward identified goals. It is collaborative, client-centered, and practical. My aim is to provide a context for healing and growth, so that clients can move toward what is most important and meaningful to them. I bring my personal values of compassion, curiosity, & present-centeredness to sessions. I am gentle & supportive, yet direct & goal-oriented. I am passionate about helping people suffer less and fully live their best lives.

I believe that every individual has the ability to make change, heal and grow. I will create a supportive environment where you will be heard, new skills can be learned and also practiced. My treatment methods are grounded in evidence-based models, while allowing for the flexibility to individualize to best meet your needs. I want to make therapy work for you and know that no approach is perfect for everyone. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), exposure, Mindfulness techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Together we will decide what works for you.

Welcome! For some, seeking help from a mental health professional can feel overwhelming, intimidating. Finding an understanding therapist who is best suited to your needs can be the first step towards a happier and more meaningful life. I work with adults and adolescents from a place of respect and compassion and believe that real transformation happens within the context of the therapeutic relationship. I value approaches that have been researched and proven to be effective, and tailor treatment to meet the needs of each individual. I have experience treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, sexual abuse, and gender dysphoria.

Do you sometimes feel like your emotions get the best of you? Or do you have difficulty feeling or expressing emotions? The focus of my practice is on helping people develop wise mind - the integration of emotions and intuition with reasoning and logic. I am a licensed clinical psychologist. My approach to therapy is client-centered, justice-oriented, strengths-based, and affirming. I work with you to understand your history (how you came to be who you are), clarify your present-day concerns, and teach you tools that support your growth and wellbeing.

Do you currently feel stuck in life no matter what you try to do? Do you wish things could change but you're not sure how to go about it? If so, you are not alone. We all stumble and fall sometimes, whether in our friendships, relationships, work, and more. The most important thing you can do for yourself is to ask for help - you do not have to do this alone! I enjoy actively participating in collaborative care with my clients. No matter the issue, you and I will work as a team to conquer all! I provide culturally-minded, comprehensive, and holistic care to adults, utilizing an integrative and collaborative treatment approach.