• Couples & Families

• Life Transitions

• Identity Development

• Anxiety 

• Depression

 

As a relational therapist, I work with couples, families, and individuals, exploring current and past relationships, as well as our larger connection to community, culture and society. Together, we examine how these different parts of our system impact us and each other. I see therapy as a collaborative space where we can deepen our understanding of our experiences and move toward change and healing. 

I completed my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Pacific Lutheran University and my Bachelor’s degree in Art Education at Western Washington University. My approach is client-centered and incorporates Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy depending on the client’s specific needs and goals. I provide identity-affirming care and believe our histories and lived experiences inform our work together. I also draw from my background as an artist and educator to support an adaptable and creative therapy environment.

• Anxiety

• Trauma and somatic symptoms

• Depression

• Grief and loss 

• Relationships and intimacy

• Self-esteem and self-care

 

I see therapy as healing through understanding. Understanding of your hopes and how to bolster and nourish them, your sufferings and how to be with or relieve them. I strive to listen holistically and to provide a nonjudgmental space in which the layers of your identity and life contexts are invited and can be safely explored.

 

I believe that psychotherapy is relevant during times of grave distress as well as when you are feeling stable. The parameters of our work together will be defined by your priorities and needs. Mindfulness and cognitive work may be advised for symptom management, optimization of personal growth, or as supplementary to the foundational changes that can be made in longer-term psychotherapy. When working towards more foundational change, I often find it helpful to explore impressions and patterns based in early life experiences.

 

I hold a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The College of New Jersey and a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts from Alfred University. My postgraduate consultation and coursework have been focused on psychodynamic and psychoanalytic theory and practice, mindfulness techniques, acceptance and commitment therapy, and existential psychotherapy. I am also influenced by yoga and meditation. 

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Relationship issues

• Trauma and PTSD

• LGBTQ+ and gender identity

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I work with children, adolescents, and adults. It is my belief that therapy is a collaborative, vulnerable, and sometimes uncomfortable process that requires a genuine connection and compassion. When it is appropriate, I like to bring levity, humor, and creative, evidence-based interventions to the therapeutic space. It is my goal to work alongside my clients to better understand their challenges, needs, and areas for growth. I work from a strengths-based perspective and anti-oppression lens, believing that clients are the experts in their own lives and that everyone has inherent strengths regardless of maladaptive behaviors they have developed. I draw from various clinical modalities, including trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and play therapy.

 

I completed my masters degree at the University of Washington School of Social Work. Throughout my career, I’ve worked in a variety of settings, including in the client’s home, at a residential facility for homeless youth, and in both intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs. I am a cisgender, queer woman and am passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ community.

 

In addition to providing talk therapy, I am a community educator with a background in sexual health and creating LGBTQ+ affirming spaces for youth.

• Depression 

• Anxiety

• Grief & loss

• Maternal mental health

• Life transitions and identity development

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I believe therapy is a collaborative process where narratives can be explored and embodied, and placed within a cultural context to support healing, growth, and liberation. My therapeutic approach is client-centered and informed by an integrative orientation based upon my training background in intersectional feminist therapy, existential therapy and relational cultural theory.

 

I completed my Master’s degree in psychology at Seattle University in 2022, and am currently working toward completing an adoption competency for mental healthcare providers certificate. I have experience working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, complex racial and ethnic identity work, grief, separation & loss, and life transitions.

• Multicultural Issues

• LGBTQ+

• Grief and Depression

• Anxiety

• Mindfulness 

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Geriatric Psychotherapy

 

Much of my approach to therapy and healing are centered on the main idea that the problems and experiences that a person enters a session with is priority number one. Much of my current experience, and interests, are centered around working with individuals to live easier and more fulfilling lives. I focus my sessions to be open-minded and flexible based on whatever concern is the most important for a person at any given moment or time. Whether it be focusing on a single concern for an extended period of time or a session-by-session basis, therapy to me is focused on helping individuals feel like they have the say and control over what it is that they want to work on. 

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I received my Master’s degree in Psychological Sciences from Seattle Pacific University in 2021 and currently on track to receive a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Seattle Pacific University in 2025. I received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Seattle University in 2019. My training background includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I mainly working with young adults and individuals from many different diverse groups but also specialize in geriatric care.

• Trauma

• Anxiety related disorders

• Depressive disorders

• Grief and loss

• Identity and cultural issues

• Life transitions

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I offer individual psychotherapy for adults, age 18 and older. In order to provide the most holistic approach to your care, I utilize the biopsychosocial-spiritual model to incorporate your unique individual experience (e.g. identity, interpersonal relationship, culture…). My treatment approach is rooted within the framework of  cognitive behavioral therapy, which includes the use of a variety of possible treatment protocols depending on your individualized needs. After creating collaborative goals for your sessions, we may use techniques such as cognitive restructuring, and implementing behavioral/lifestyle changes while at times working on promoting a sense of autonomy and of acceptance to help you live in line with your values. Overall, my approach is a collaboration between client and clinician that utilizes your strengths in order to foster growth and resilience.

I earned a master’s degree in Psychological Science from Seattle Pacific University in 2022, and I am currently completing my doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Seattle Pacific University. I gained experience working in a variety of settings, including private practice, schools, teletherapy, and providing care for clients in home. I have worked with a wide range of ages including children, adolescents, and adults. I have experience working with individuals from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds as well as with individuals managing the impacts of disability. I am currently under the supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist within the practice.

I work with young children, adolescents, and adults, as well as provide parenting and behavior management. I provide psychotherapy services to adolescents and adults looking for help in coping with and managing a wide array of issues, such as:

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• ADHD

• Emotion regulation

• Anxiety & Depression

• Parenting & Behavior Management 

• Life Transitions

• Interpersonal Relations

• Self-esteem

• Mindfulness

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I view therapy as a collaborative process, where we partner together to make sense of the problems that have brought you in, and together generate solutions that are aligned with your values & personal goals. I am a strong believer in each person’s resiliency and their capacity to move toward healing and authenticity. My priority as a therapist is to create a safe and supportive environment where people can process emotions, reflect on experiences, identify unhelpful patterns, and develop a deeper sense of self-awareness and agency over their lives.

 

Work with young children, families, and adolescents: I enjoy working with young children, families, and adolescents. I have experience working with people from all walks of life and with diverse backgrounds to address issues of depression, anxiety, stress, ADHD, interpersonal skills, the parent-child relationship, and adjustment to life changes. I am a firm believer that therapy requires commitment and engagement so I appreciate working with clients who are curious, intentional, and ready to do the work. I have particular interest in emotion regulation, behavior management, and supporting those who struggle with anxiety/stress. I am honored and humbled to witness and hold space for people’s truth and vulnerability as I provide encouragement, perspectives, and professional strategies to support them in achieving their therapeutic goals. 

 

I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Michigan in 2017 after attaining an undergraduate degree (BA, Oakland University). My clinical approach is client-centered, strengths-based and holistic, utilizing tools from frameworks such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Psychodynamic Theory. I recognize the complexity of being human and strive to honor each person’s unique experience, acknowledging historical, familial, cultural, and social factors that contribute to their story and the challenges they face. 

• Anxiety 

• Coping Skills

• Depression

• Life transitions 

• Self-Esteem

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I have experience utilizing a range of evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and other mindfulness-based practices. I approach the space and each person individually in their journey in creating a meaningful life, however that might be defined for them personally. Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented. My approach is client driven, strengths-based and applying behavioral actions, working to integrate the spheres of wellness in balance and coherence as well as exploring  the mind-body connection, and processing in a holistic lens.   

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I completed my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from City University of Seattle. Throughout my career, I have worked in a variety of settings, including an outpatient clinic, a residential facility and a community health clinic. I have experience conducting individual and group therapy with adults in outpatient and residential settings, as well as a partial hospitalization program. 

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Relationship issues

• Loneliness

• Multicultural issues

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I believe that all of us essentially know what is good for ourselves. Yet, we are not always aware of it. In our sessions, we will meet together and work collaboratively to better understand your feelings and experiences by exploring the meaning(s) of your present and past experiences. For an example, why you feel and behave the way(s) you do. Increasing your awareness and understanding of your experiences would help you to gain alternative perspectives that would help you to no longer feel stuck and/or afraid. I will make observations, interpretations, and recommendations that assist you to gain a sense of congruence.

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I received Master’s degree in Existential-Phenomenological Psychology from Seattle University in 2003 and PhD in Clinical Psychology from Saybrook University in 2018. My training background includes Humanistic psychology, Person-Centered Approach, Psychodynamic Oriented Psychotherapy, Experiential Psychotherapy and Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapy.My approach reflects all my training. I work with individuals and couples with a diversity of issues and backgrounds.

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I am a certified Focusing Professional/Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapist. Focusing is a process that helps you to gain the deepest awareness. Focusing process guides you to understand your experience through bodily felt sense. Studies have shown, the clients who are able to access inner felt experience have a greater success rate in psychotherapy. For further information about Focusing, please visit Focusing Institute website.

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• LGBTQ+

• Trauma and PTSD

• Sex and variant sexuality

• Substance Use

• Developing coping skills for life's stressors

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I believe that therapy begins with safety, connection and communication, maintained by

a respectful and nonjudgmental relationship. When we work together in session, I will

be collaborative, flexible and open. My therapeutic method is one that utilizes

empowerment and coping skills to help you remain present and authentic in all that you

do.

 

I approach my work with an integrative lens; utilizing narrative, feminist, social-justice,

evidenced based and trauma- informed approaches. I specialize in the areas of sexual

orientation, gender transition, BDSM/ Kink, alternative relationship constellations, sex

work, trauma, microagressive trauma, death and dying, substance abuse, disordered

eating and body positivity.

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I received my Doctorate in clinical psychology from Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA in

2017, and have been working in the mental health field for 10 years. I completed my

pre-doctoral internship at the UCSF/ ZSFG Trauma Recovery Center in the

psychosocial medicine training program. There, I worked with survivors of religion and

gender- based persecution, gun violence and sexual assault survivors living in San

Francisco.

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In addition to providing talk therapy, I am a community educator, lecturer and have

expertise in consulting with organizations to create or improve LGBTQ+ affirming services.

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• Attention-deficit (ADHD) evaluations

• Intellectual functioning (IQ) assessment

• Personality assessment

• Testing for Diagnostic clarification

• School admissions testing

 

Hello, and thank you for choosing our practice. I am a licensed psychologist providing psychological evaluation services at Seattle Counseling and Wellness. My experience includes conducting a wide variety of psychological evaluations, as well as teaching master’s and doctoral-level courses in cognitive and personality assessment. I received my Doctor of Psychology degree from the Institute for the Psychological Sciences in Arlington, VA; completed a pre-doctoral internship at the Psychiatric Institute of Washington in Washington, DC; and obtained a postdoctoral supervised experience (residency) through private practice in Arlington, VA.

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My aim is to provide evidence-based psychological assessments to help clarify the nature of an individual’s psychological concerns and to make appropriate recommendations. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions regarding psychological evaluations.

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• Attention-deficit (ADHD) evaluations

• Intellectual functioning (IQ) assessment

• Personality assessment

• Testing for diagnostic clarification​

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I am a licensed psychologist providing psychological evaluation to adults at Seattle Counseling and Wellness. I strive to provide evidence-based psychological assessments to facilitate better understanding of your experiences and make appropriate recommendations. I earned my doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from University of Indianapolis. I completed my predoctoral internship at the University of Oregon.

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• Anxiety/Depression

• Relationship issues

• Emotional regulation

• Stress management

• Life transitions

• Grief counseling and Bereavement

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Everyone goes through times of change, challenge, or crisis that can be overwhelming. I work alongside clients on their journey towards healing by offering an environment of compassion, empowerment, and nonjudgement. My goal is to prioritize your story and experiences to ensure that you feel heard and understood. We will work together to identify your existing strengths, develop tools and techniques to build resilience. 

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I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, having earned both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from The Ohio State University. I’ve had the privilege of working in a variety of diverse settings such as pediatric hospitals, elementary schools, and nonprofit community programs, giving me the opportunity to support clients in various circumstances through major life transitions.

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I work with individuals seeking support with life transition, grief and bereavement, stress management, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, and a general feeling of needing someone to talk to. I practice with a strengths-based focus, utilizing solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness approaches. I'm informed by anti-oppressive practice, acknowledging the impact that systemic racism, oppression, and socioeconomic status have on mental health. To best serve clients' needs I strive to continuously learn, seek consultation and advocate for change.

• Interpersonal relationships

• Grief and Loss

• Anxiety/Depression

• Childhood trauma

• Substance abuse assessments and support

• Life transitions

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I believe that conflict, trauma, and ineffective ways of functioning result from negative relational experiences and that they can also be healed through positive ones. This is why I place great care and attention into fostering a deep connection with each client that rests on empathy, respect, and authenticity. Therapy can be a rewarding endeavor that allows an individual to overcome obstacles, deepen their understanding of themselves and their world, and achieve desired goals. In our time together, we will work collaboratively to uncover the root causes of conflict, utilize your strengths, and bring about lasting change.

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I work from a psychodynamic lens that examines how past relational experiences and events influence an individual’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in the here and now. I also incorporate evidenced based practices, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness, that help to bring symptom relief and positive growth. Issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, sexuality, personality conflicts, cultural issues, spirituality and/or identity matters can be addressed within our sessions together. I focus on the whole person and approach therapy as a holistic means to increase wellbeing in all areas of one’s life. 

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• Life transitions and identity development

• Anxiety

• Micro/Macroaggressions

• Boundaries and relationship Issues

• Trauma

• Professional burnout

• Coping skills

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Therapy is a space for healing and exploration. I am honored to join you in that space and to help you with your life challenges. People are shaped by both internal and external forces. I believe many mental health issues are caused by oppressive environments. Negative beliefs about the self, others, and the world result from adopting biased messages. We can free ourselves from these internalized stories by building insight into how we relate to the world. When we understand and accept ourselves, we are able to make lasting changes in our emotions and behaviors.

 

My approach to therapy is both compassionate and practical. I integrate therapeutic techniques from CBT, DBT, humanistic therapy, somatic therapy, mindfulness, and art therapy. I help people understand their past, so they are able to change the present. Our work together will be affirming, nonjudgmental, compassionate, and transparent.

 

I work with adults who are experiencing issues with life transitions, identity development, anxiety, depression, micro/macroaggressions, boundaries, relationship issues, trauma, low self-esteem, and other concerns. BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals are intentionally welcomed to my practice. I respect that your identity plays a significant role in therapy and will do what I can to honor that.

 

I am femme, cisgender, mixed race, Asian American, and heterosexual. I graduated from Antioch University Seattle with a master’s degree in counseling and art therapy.

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• ADHD

• Emotion regulation

• Trauma

• Life Transitions

• Mindfulness

• Spirituality

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Finding balance, creating meaning, and taking authorship of our life stories are the guiding principles of my approach therapy. Whatever external and internal pressures we face, I am a strong believer in each person’s capacity to adapt, grow, and find purpose. With an optimistic and collaborative approach, I seek to provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for people to explore values, identify and change unhelpful patterns, and practice being more of who they want to be in the world.

I enjoy working with people from all walks of life and with diverse backgrounds to address issues of depression, anxiety/stress, ADHD, trauma, relationship struggles, and adjustment to life changes. I have particular interest in late teen/young adult development, trauma recovery and growth, and supporting those who work in other “helping” professions (healthcare, childcare, education, etc). I am honored and humbled by the opportunity to share in each person’s journey, providing encouragement, asking questions, and helping them identify and connect with what adds value/meaning to their lives.

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I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2011 after attaining undergraduate (BA, Furman University) and graduate (MTS, Boston University) degrees in religion and social ethics. My clinical approach is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, utilizing tools from other frameworks, such as Compassion-Focused Therapy, DBT, and Internal Family Systems, to best support each person’s journey. I strive to honor each person’s unique context, acknowledging the complicated historical, familial, cultural, and social factors that contribute to the challenges they face.

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• Depression

• Anxiety, including OCD, panic, work and school stress

• Identity issues including LGBTQ+, ethnic and cultural, neurological differences

• Creating meaning and living authentically

• Life transitions

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When we understand our past and present selves, and begin to experience the full complex richness of our lives, we are freed to grow and change naturally. As your therapist, I will help you through this process with openness, curiosity, and respect for your individual experience.

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I approach psychotherapy with a relational and humanistic perspective, using the connection and working relationship between client and therapist to facilitate healing. Depending on your needs, we can utilize a variety of treatment modes including emotion-focused, mindfulness and mind-body therapies. We will work together to address your concerns and to explore possible new ways of being.

I received my M.A. in Existential-Phenomenological Psychology from Seattle University in 2000.

 

I work with individuals, couples, and teens experiencing depression, anxiety, panic, post-traumatic stress, anger, confusion and grief as well as issues around chronic pain/illness, life transitions, LGBTQ identity, ethnic and cultural identity, neurological differences, and work and school stress. I strive to help clients embrace their experience and strengths, discover value and meaning in their lives, and find new healthy and compassionate ways to be with themselves and others.

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• Relationship issues/Couples counseling

• Anxiety/Depression

• Life transitions

• Perfectionism

• Mindfulness

• ADHD evaluations

• EMDR

I work therapeutically with adults to help them find more effective ways of navigating life’s challenges. Overall, my therapeutic work reflects a combination of how our past relational experiences influence current functioning, with a focus on developing more adaptive, ways of coping and being. Together, we seek to understand the “whys” of your emotional distress and effective ways of resolving those concerns.

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I earned my Psy.D. at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, an APA-accredited program, in 2008. I completed my APA-accredited internship at Northwestern University's Counseling Center in Chicago, and postdoctoral fellowship through The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, splitting my time between working in the clinical training department of the Counseling Department and working with underserved, low income youth and teens at a residential center. I've had invaluable experiences working with people from all walks of life in various settings including university counseling centers, psychiatric hospitals, homeless shelters, therapeutic day schools, and pediatrician offices. I've been in private practice since 2010, and started SCAW in 2018.

 

Issues I often address with people include depression, anxiety, perfectionism, overachievement, control, workaholism; singlehood/couplehood; life transitions (new job/job loss, move, engagement, divorce/breakup, etc.); personal identity, existential questions (“Who am I? Why am I here?”). I also work with couples who are wanting to develop more effective ways of relating to one another. I utilize evidenced-based practices including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness-based approaches, and dialectical behavioral focused techniques to meet the individual needs of my clients. I take a collaborative approach in my work with clients to develop a treatment plan that will position clients to achieve their therapeutic goals.

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As SCAW's Administrative Assistant, Julia works with clients to learn what they're looking for and to help connect them to the right therapist for their needs. Julia manages the operations of the practice and brings a wealth of administrative experience and passion for health and wellness to the practice.

 

Julia holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Relations. She's completed a program at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and enjoys integrating her love for health and wellness as a health coach.

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