Hi, I'm Kate. I provide counseling to individuals and couples in the north Seattle area. My approach to therapy begins with relationship as I believe both harm and healing happen within the context of relationships. Perhaps you are tired of feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or depressed. Maybe you've experienced a significant loss that has shifted your roles and beliefs. You don't have to figure this out alone. My focus is to develop a trusting relationship with you and provide a safe environment wh...
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....
I offer psychotherapy for college students and young professionals. In my practice I take time to understand what brings you to therapy and take a deep, collaborative approach to treatment. Whether you're looking for therapy to deal with a one-time event or to manage a lifetime stressor, we can facilitate change together to help direct your time and energy towards living the life you want. My training spans many areas of mental health and I have experience with many problems that bring peopl...
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For the last 17 years I have worked in various roles in the medical setting, mental health, and in education. Having worked as an adjunct faculty member in higher education, I also have a great grasp of the types of struggles college students face. I am adept at navigating the education system for students with disabilities, and really enjoy working with students. I am very comfortable working with individuals in life-rocking transitions, including trauma, grief/loss, and stress relate...
Are you often overwhelmed with feelings of hopelessness, low self-esteem, indecisiveness, frustration? Or maybe you feel unfulfilled in your daily routine, your work, or your relationships. The world is a challenging place to navigate right now, and you don’t have to do it alone. With mental health awareness at the forefront of the national conversation, therapy is becoming less and less taboo to seek out. I hope to join you on your journey of healing and embracing your authentic self. My app...
I see you. I hear you. I am here to support you. Currently seeing clients via telehealth in OR and WA....
As a first generation college student my self, I work well with most students who also struggle with the college culture, academic expectations, anxiety, and social stressors in these current times as well. I am direct, patient, accepting, able to follow most any communication style. I can help you set up and meet attainable goals, and provide a safe, controlled environment with minimal disruption to your daily life. I believe in helping you engage your mind, body and spirit to help you reach yo...
I am drawn to working with clients who are struggling with self esteem, anxiety, substance use, self-identity. I love working with folks struggling to overcome big barriers and who struggle to feel hope that things will ever get better. I have a personal history with addiction (in long term recovery) and trauma and am drawn to working with folks who have had similar experiences....
Thank you for considering me as a safe and trusted person to walk alongside you in your journey. I am here for you, to create a judgment free space for personal exploration and growth. Working together we can build strength to face painful truths that are hurting you and your relationship. We can work to give you freedom to see yourself and find the happiness you deserve. I offer individual and couples counseling specializing in sexual trauma and the impact it has on relationships. If you ha...
It feels like no matter how hard you try, somehow you always end up right back where you started. Plagued by nagging self-doubts that say you aren’t good enough, strong enough, or smart enough, you wonder how anyone could really love you. Fearful that if other people knew the “real” you, they’d turn away. Bending and contorting yourself to be what others think you should be, you end up feeling anxious or depressed most of the time. And then there are those experiences that you don’t talk about. ...
Are you finding it hard to enjoy the things you love, like school, hobbies, or because of your anxiety? Do you feel like your anxiety is getting in the way of your relationships, and causing physical symptoms like headaches or stomachaches? The good news is that with the right support and tools, you can learn to manage your anxiety and start living a more fulfilling life. I know how important it is to feel like your therapist is on your side and understands what you're going through. When you're...
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On the outside, you’re a success- but on the inside, you're secretly miserable. Your emotional reactions are unpredictable, extreme, or out of control. You feel helpless to change and you worry that you will feel this way for the rest of your life. You may have felt depressed, anxious, or both, for years - or have a history of trauma that still affects you. You wish that you had more control over the way that you feel - that you didn’t lose it so quickly. You’d love to strengthen the meani...
As you embark on this important phase of life, it can be quite overwhelming. Although it can be exciting to have new freedoms, it can also feel lonely and disorienting. I believe that this stage of life is such an opportunity to begin to discover who you and what you value. I would love to walk with you as you process past hurts, present difficulties and future fears. Whether you need to process family difficulties, sexuality and gender identity, anxiety or depression, as well as many other life...
LIFE HAD BECOME OVERWHELMING. You’re constantly on edge. The simplest tasks cause nausea, irritability, and tension all over. So you avoid life at all costs – not sure your body can take another day of this anxiety. IT FEELS LIKE YOU CAN'T BE YOUR TRUE SELF. You’re frustrated with the constant need to hide and make yourself small. Steering clear of any sort of conflict, you’ve become an expert at people-pleasing. You’re tired of society relentlessly telling you you’re a seco...
I am a clinical social worker with a passion for helping clients tap into their inner strengths and learn skills to lead a healthy, empowered life. I have experience in the areas of self-esteem, depression/anxiety, sexuality and disordered eating. My practice is inclusive to all gender identities and sexual orientations. I also have extensive experience with survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence. I use solution-focused, cognitive behavioral approaches that help clients build capacity...
- You want to do well at university — not just pass, but actually feel proud of what you get done. The problem is, your own expectations feel impossible to meet, and the fear of failing (even by your own standards) can make every class deadline and life chore feel like too much. If you’re a student with ADHD or autism, this pressure can feel even heavier — especially when traditional help doesn’t always work for you. I help neurodiverse students like you — through tutoring and coaching se...
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....
Many of the people I see are feeling overwhelmed as they navigate work, relationships, friendships, figuring out who they want to be, recovering from trauma, overcoming depression or anxiety, or beating an addiction, all while trying to keep their grades up and focus on school. Emerging adulthood is a challenging time full of different kinds of transitions and challenges, and it can be stressful to try to keep on top of everything when it feels like life is pulling you a million different direct...