La Perla Counseling is a team of anti-racist therapists committed to providing innovative, timely, and culturally sensitive counseling services for people seeking effective relief from difficult life stressors, transitions, or trauma. We realize that different groups of people experience pain differently, so we strive to provide a safe place for those people who are marginalized or oppressed. We believe it is possible to heal and find peace with the help of a caring and trusted treatment profess...
Please note: I see clients from all over Washington State via online video. All you need is an Internet connection, microphone, webcam, and a private space to talk. First sessions are free, and I take sliding scale payments using Venmo. I provide person-centered therapy for people who are: 1) exploring LGBTQ+ identities, including coming-out to family and friends 2) adjusting to disability and associated life changes 3) questioning their religious faith/spirituality 4) working through ...
Do you find yourself gripped by anxiety and worry, no matter what you do? You’ve accomplished a lot in life, but don’t feel the sense of fulfillment you expected. A big life change—maybe a breakup, new job, new relationship, loss of a loved one, or change in family relationships—has highlighted the fact that you’re still not as happy or confident as you want to be. Something is telling you that you need to make a shift (even if you’re not quite sure what it is). You want to gain deeper insight i...
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I practice collaborative care, which means I want you to be a part of the process. I have a casual style and am always open to questions. It is, after all, your body. Check the website for more information, or contact the practice anytime....
Hello and welcome! I provide online therapy sessions via telephone and video chat to clients in Washington state. I strive to treat my clients as I would like to be treated in therapy. Your voice and your empowerment as a person are extremely important to me, and I see you as the expert on yourself. I see my role as one who comes alongside to journey with you: to listen, to notice your strengths, and to help you leverage them to face your challenges. It would be an honor to work with you to crea...
Being a person is hard work; our lives are complex and navigating the world is challenging even in the best of circumstances. What we all long for, a sense of wellness, is not just the absence of affliction, it is the presence of vitality. Each of us has the capacity for this vitality, where we live fully and whole-heartedly. Clients who find my services most helpful tend to be those who are looking for a new way of living, who seek a deeper understanding of their feelings, their relationships, ...
I am passionate about finding ways to help you discover a sense of calm. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, I draw from an anti-oppressive lens that welcomes and embraces people from all walks of life. My therapy style is warm, collaborative and practical. I have many years of experience working with individuals and families. I specialize in concerns regarding anxiety, trauma family conflict, self-esteem issues, transitions, relationship challenges, boundaries and life stresses. I...
Do any of these statements sound familiar? You worry too much. You must drag yourself out of bed every morning and often wake up feeling sad for no apparent reason. You have not been able to move past a traumatic experience. Your mind wanders, and you cannot focus on a task. My friend, welcome, you have come to the right place, and we will take good care of you. If you do not want medication, that is fine. We incorporate therapy, functional psychiatry, complementary/alternative treatment in our ...
Overwhelmed with the stress and demands of trying to be normal? Spending too much time feeling anxious about close relationships ? It can help you feel better to discuss these things with a therapist like myself, a supportive listener who will guide you toward goals without judgement or criticism. I support neurodivergent thinking, developing the superpowers of ADHD, and embrace creative beings....
Anxiety, depression, self doubt, and daily stress can be so pervasive. Does the stress of daily life feel anxiety provoking and overwhelming? Are your job, relationships or friendships feeling stressful? Perhaps feeling stuck or unsettled is becoming a daily reality. It may feel like its getting harder to thrive and telling people “no” feels hard or unmanageable. You may feel like you are alone, isolated and that you can’t talk with the people in your life about these issues. I want to help you ...
Counseling is your chance to talk to a Therapist about YOU, your life, your wants, needs, feelings, and relationships. This is your opportunity to be seen and heard and to get the support you need to feel better. Counseling can treat many many things from small concerns to major ones. You do not have to have a ‘mental illness’ to seek therapy and counseling support. You can be a well functioning individual who wants to make changes or improve your self awareness. We are telehealth based practic...
Your care and well-being remains at the heart of our journey. My practice is based on providing a trusting and non-judgmental safe space for us to work towards your personal goals. I believe therapy is a meaningful, collaborative, and intentional process. I work from a trauma-informed, social justice, and culturally competent framework....
MY APPROACH TO HELPING I help people who struggle with adult parent-child relationships. I help stop the vicious cycle of guilt, shame, and overly controlled behavior. My clients struggle as you do. My clients report a parent who ignored them literally. They tried everything they could to please the parent and get the parent to see them, but they never did. The feeling that they aren’t good enough is pervasive. Even in areas where they earn awards and respect, they worry that they will hear the...
I believe counseling is an unplanned journey guided by you, the client. Together we will create a safe and secure space for you to achieve your goals while fostering insight and self-compassion. I think that unconditional positive regard within the therapeutic relationship helps clients build upon their capacity to love others, as well as themselves. I provide a systemic approach to the treatment of couples, adolescents, and families to help foster emotional health and connection. I received ...
I pursued a degree in counseling because I have a strong desire to help others. I believe that each individual deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and equality despite one’s ethnicity or economic status. I desire to be a therapist that looks beyond a clinical diagnosis, assessing the many aspects that surround and impact a person. Some of the areas that I specialize in include treatment for anxiety, social anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship concerns....
At A Better Way Counseling Service, our mission is be of service to our community by offering quality mental health counseling, training, and classes on a variety of helpful topics. Our philosophy is to work with people from an individualized, needs-driven, and strength-based focus. We are committed to offering quality mental health services to all people regardless of religious preference, race, sex, income, sexual orientation, or education....
你说中文吗？可以点开看我的中文简介哦！ As a 1st generation Asian Immigrant and a relational therapist for almost a decade, I have been providing culturally sensitive care to clients from all walks of lives. With a training from the Northwestern University , I enjoys assisting individuals and couples working through pains to a deeply connected, authentic, and satisfying life for themselves and with each other. Using my knowledge in attachment theory, mindfulness and interpersonal neurology, I enjoy helping peo...
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), experienced Certificated School Psychologist (CSP) and Mental Health Practitioner with 15 plus years of experience. I believe strongly in the ability of people to overcome life challenges and have found that a competent professional can provide a great deal of assistance in helping people overcome challenges. I am a strong advocate for my clients and work diligently to help them achieve life goals....