Top in-person Washington children therapists who accept Premera Blue Cross

My name is Shawna Sunday, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have worked with various populations and have a diverse background working with individuals that have experienced trauma, crisis, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and relationship problems. I very much like a positive and holistic approach to therapy. I think it is important to find balance in your life, and it starts with improving self-esteem and good self-care. I like a person-centered approach, meaning you are in charge, we go at your speed, and things should always be comfortable for you during therapy. What you can expect from our first session My clients typically tell me how much better they feel after one session. Rapport building initially, and I want to hear your story! I don't want anyone to feel uncomfortable or like they are giving up their past to someone they don't know. I believe in a trust-based relationship and going at your pace as you are comfortable.

Welcome, it's my privilege to assist couples and individuals seeking a supportive and authentic space to to explore the challenges calling for their attention. I meet you with a high degree of care and commitment. Concerns can be specific and well defined or simply that gnawing feeling it's time to reach out. I have almost two decades of experience working intensively with couples, individuals and small groups in both brief and extensive therapy. My background includes in-depth DBT study, long time practice of mindfulness, and respect for insights across the field of psychology. I integrate science, compassion and non-judgmental self-inquiry. I see therapy as a calling, for both client and therapist. I am happy to meet you there.

My name is Oxana. I was never a big fan of small talk culture, so let’s get straight to the point: I am a professional catalyzer. In reality, it is called a licensed professional counselor. What I actually do ruins people’s illusions, and narratives that they have created, which hold them back from living a life they truly want. The challenging part is not ruining people’s illusions and narratives; it’s walking them through the thin ice of the fear that reclaiming the life they want to live is worth going through the letting go of things they used to comfort themselves with. I traveled to 40+ countries and lived in a few, so I believe I carry some cultural awareness, which helps me a lot in my work with multicultural practice as a therapist.

I am a licensed mental health counselor with a master’s degree from The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology (2012-2015). I have been in private practice since 2015. I am passionate about helping others find their voice, improve their relationships, and step into hard areas of life that are often neglected in our fast-paced world. I provide a comfortable space to both laugh and cry in, to be present with difficult feelings, and to offer a support in finding new ways of engaging old problems that often plague us in our human journey. I currently meet with adults under age 30.

I work from a client-centered approach & believe that our narratives, identities, and self-worth are shaped by our early attachment experiences & relationships. Through therapy, I am passionate about helping clients increase awareness, self-compassion, and relational security as we work towards re-authoring your story in a safe & accepting environment.

My name is Matthew Gilbert and I am a licensed individual, couple/marriage, and family therapist. For the past 20 years, I have provided effective psychotherapy support in the public and private sectors. I enjoy caring for clients of all ages and diverse backgrounds. I am trained primarily as a systemic solution-focused therapist and have additional advanced training in trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy (T-CBT) and anger management therapy. I utilize a wide range of therapeutic modalities specific to each client. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a Master of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy at Pacific Lutheran University. I am from the Midwest and relocated to the Pacific Northwest to complete an advanced degree and establish my private practice. My core philosophy is working with my clients to coauthor effective treatment outcomes.

I am a licensed clinical social worker and an approved clinical supervisor. I currently work with teens and adults. I have extensive experience working therapeutically to address trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress. Areas of interest include identity, attachment, resiliency, and impact of oppression. I believe in the capacity all of us have to heal and live fuller more present lives. I have been in the mental health field since 2003, work with clients of all backgrounds and have extensive experience working with the LGBTQIA community. In my free time I love spending time outdoors, with friends and family, and my dog Hugo. I am open to working with younger children (8-12) on a case by case basis, I am a LGBTQ identified therapist

I am a licensed mental health therapist with over 17 years of solid clinical experience helping adults who have been impacted by traumatic events, chronic illness, life transitions and grief/loss. I specialize in C-PTSD, post-traumatic growth (which may include issues around identity, boundaries, interpersonal relationships and self-worth to name a few), living with chronic illness and grief/loss/life transitions. In addition to this specialization, I have experience with short-term, solution focused intervention. Research shows that the relationship you have with your therapist is the single most important factor in therapy outcomes. My style is interactive and direct with lots of humor, compassion and commonsense added to the mix. I strive to create a warm, authentic partnership where people feel safe to explore and address the challenges they face.

I am a licensed clinical social worker, and I have worked with a wide variety of individuals that have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, and other struggles. Some of the types of therapy that I use to help individuals include Cognitive processing therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, EMDR among other therapies that I use. My therapeutical approach is client centered and my belief is that my client is the expert in their care.

My goal is to help people process emotional pain and to support them in achieving the best version of themselves. I received my BA in Psychology at the University of Massachusetts – Amherst, and, after five years of working in various therapeutic settings, completed my Master of Social Work degree at the University of Washington in Seattle. I have experience in community mental health, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings, as well as in wilderness therapy. Throughout my career, I am proud to have served patients from a broad range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and can provide therapy in Russian. I enjoy facilitating group therapy and working with individuals, couples, and families while using a collaborative, strengths-based, whole-person approach to therapy. By incorporating aspects of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing, we will create a treatment plan that meets your needs. Open to working with children ages 6 and older.