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Specialty: Individual Adult Therapist
credentials: MA LMFT (Marriage & Family Therapy), ADHD-CCSP
License: #LF61429911
I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a BA in Psychology and Masters of Arts in Couples and Family Therapy. I work with college students, young adults, and individuals phasing through life transitions, navigating change, and developing their identity and self-esteem. I support adults growing in academic and professional environments as we collaboratively forge therapy-guided strategies to support empowering narratives and sustainable mindsets.
My goal in therapy is to support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) tendencies, academic and professional related stress, navigating identity development and life transitions, and seeking to overcome generational trauma and family tension. I enjoy working with clients looking to obtain greater self-worth and healing trauma to further facilitate having a healthy relationship with oneself as well as others. This can often look like setting boundaries, understanding feelings at a deeper, more holistic level, taking responsibility and learning how to advocate for yourself, and improving interpersonal communication skills.
I like to think of myself as your handy Swiss Army knife, available with the different tools and resources you may need to navigate each day and the challenges you face as they come. I view my sessions as structured conversations, led by my clients’ goals. I bridge my sunny, non-judgemental disposition and therapy-minded strategies with a laid back approach to empower my clients to take charge of their unique healing journey and ultimately build a sustainable self-worth and positive mental wellbeing.
In my free time, I’m exuberantly passionate about travel, exploring the world around me, and getting to know new people. Beyond travel, I like to see myself as a hobby enthusiast, intermingling my (now a little rusty) classical training in opera with other creative outlets, such as painting and embroidery.
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Specialty: Marriage and Family Therapy Associate
credentials: MA LMFTA
License: MG61522677
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate
(LMFTA), certified in Neurodivergent-Affirming care. I specialize in working with individuals and couples navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and identity exploration. I have experience supporting neurodivergent individuals (ADHD and ASD), the Latin community, and LGBTQ+ populations, providing affirming care that fosters self-acceptance,
personal growth, and a better understanding of yourself and your relationships.
My professional approach is rooted in a culturally sensitive, client-centered, and collaborative framework. I strive to create a therapeutic space where clients feel safe to explore their experiences, explore and process their emotions, work through their problems, and gain insight into patterns that shape their lives. My role is to help clients make sense of their thoughts and behaviors while providing the tools needed to develop
self-awareness, resilience, and meaningful connections with others.
As someone who has lived in multiple countries and adapted
to diverse cultures, I understand the importance of honoring each individual’s unique experiences, values, and background. Fluent in both English and Spanish, I am committed to breaking down language barriers in therapy. While I acknowledge the challenges and complexities of mental health, I also believe in embracing humor and lightheartedness as part of the healing journey. Therapy is a space for growth, exploration, and transformation, and I am here to support you every step of the way.
Embarking on a mental health journey can feel
daunting, but it is also a courageous step toward healing and personal exploration. I am here to support you in addressing your unique needs and challenges, free from shame or judgment. Let’s work together to improve your quality of life, strengthen your relationships, and promote your overall well-being.
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Specialty: Individual Adult Therapist
credentials: MA LMHC (MA In Licensed Mental Health Counselor)
License: #LH7008481
Andie (she/her/hers) seeks to understand her clients in a well-rounded way that honors intersectionality and wholeness of the human experience. She collaborates with clients using a strength based, non-judgmental, compassionate approach. Sessions with Andie include identifying strengths, coping skills, practicing curiosity, and processing and gaining insight from the past and present. Her approach is informed by humanistic, somatic, and systemic theories.
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Specialty: Adolescent & Adult Therapist
credentials: MA LMHCA
License: #MC70016083
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我为青少年与成人提供心理咨询，专注于焦虑、抑郁、身份认同、
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Why I Do This Work
My journey into counseling began while volunteering at a psychiatric hospital during the pandemic. Witnessing the barriers people faced in accessing mental healthcare and the profound impact of simply being listened to inspired me to become a counselor. I am driven to create supportive spaces where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered, with a commitment to culturally responsive care that addresses how culture, power, and privilege affect well-being.
What I Offer
I provide individual therapy for teens and adults, delivered in both English and Mandarin Chinese to serve diverse populations. My approach is warm, curious, and authentic, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), feminist therapy, and relational-cultural therapy to meet each client’s unique needs.
How I Help
I foster a collaborative, trusting therapeutic relationship to help clients build meaningful insight, strengthen self-compassion, and develop practical tools for life’s challenges. My work focuses on supporting clients in finding clarity, healing, and greater self-acceptance while strengthening communication skills, relationships, and boundary setting.
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Specialty: Individual Adult Therapist
credentials: M.Ed LMHCA (Masters in Education in Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate)
License: #MC60894235
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate or an LMHCA. I have a master’s degree in psychology. I did my internship on the psychiatric unit of a hospital and I wrote my master’s thesis on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
In 35 years of professional experience, I have been an adjunct professor at a college teaching psychology classes, I have counseled hundreds of individuals and I heard a lot of painful life experiences. Even though I have had a lot of leadership roles, what I enjoy most is spending my day counseling and coaching with individual clients.
I take a laid-back approach to counseling and give my clients the space to explore life at their own pace. I am non-judgmental, creative and curious. I like to work with you to find the skills and resources that help you reach your goals.
My ultimate goal is that with each interaction, you walk away certain of these defining values:
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Specialty: Individual Adult Therapist
credentials: MA LMFT (MA in Licensed Marriage & Family Therapy)
License: #LF60731778
As a licensed marriage and family therapist with 12 years of experience, my expertise lies in studying how individuals function within systems, specifically relationships, which was a significant focus during my graduate school training. I work with individuals who are eager to gain self-insight and enhance their overall quality of life.
My approach is holistic, as I strive to understand each person’s background and acknowledge the strengths they already possess, tailoring therapy to their unique needs. I firmly believe that establishing a strong alliance with my clients is crucial for maximizing the benefits of therapy and fostering lasting change. Through this collaborative alliance, I partner with my clients to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that may hinder them from fully enjoying life.
In therapy, my approach centers around creating a safe and trusting space where individuals can freely share their deepest thoughts and emotions. I believe in providing unconditional positive regard to everyone I work with. Together, we identify patterns of dysfunction and collaboratively seek ways to change unwanted or unhelpful behaviors. I aim to empower people, helping them find their voice so they can confidently express their wants and needs in life.
The three values that guide my life are integrity, compassion, and kindness. I believe in approaching others with kindness, assuming that people are doing their best. Understanding that many individuals have experienced trauma allows me to meet gruff, hard, or angry people with compassion.
I recognize the significance of reducing anxiety and stress by providing predictability and reliability. Therefore, I strive to follow through with my commitments and do my best to fulfill what I say I will do.
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Specialty: Adolescent Therapist
credentials: M.Ed LMHCA
License: #MC61565816
I began my work post-undergrad as an advocate and violence prevention educator. I worked directly with clients, mostly young adults, and youth in middle and high school. This work led me to several other direct service roles in the Puget Sound region. During my work, I learned quickly that what most people could readily benefit from when tangible resources were not an option, was to be listened to. To have their experiences understood by someone else, or at least the earnest attempt to. This sparked an interest in counseling work and a desire to connect to clients in long-term and more mental health recovery-focused roles. I grew up a Latine, multiracial, military child- as well as being queer and gender-queer. This was a mixed bag of an experience growing up, however, the role of community and culture were prominent parts of my life which helped guide me through it all. I want to be able to support other folks like me, through their youth and young adulthood in similar ways as I have grown through.
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I generally approach counseling through a person-centered lens, a.k.a Rogerian therapy or psychotherapy. This technique is focused on developing a healthy and trusting relationship between client and counselor to model positive change and radical self-acceptance. Building the relationship up to a brave enough point where therapeutic breakthroughs can occur is the goal, and this can take some, time each client-counselor relationship is different. This approach can help with the more nuanced concerns of trauma processing. In addition, I use a combination of tools and principles from several theories, including; multicultural and social justice counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy (MCSJC and CBT) to individually tailor a treatment plan to a specific client (this is sometimes called eclectic style therapy). CBT can be useful for addressing day to day concerns and symptoms, we will mostly use this to help address behavior changes and your thoughts (cognitions) and beliefs as they relate to processing your symptoms and core concerns. MCSJC is a collection of ethical guidelines that emphasize the social position of the client and counselor. This informs the counselor of the many layers of power between them and the client as well as providing a framework to respectfully explore and consider the role of a client’s social position in the shaping of their mental helath. I use these and several other theories supplementary to my main person-centered approach. If you are interested in using tools from theories not listed here, feel free to inquire with me about my ability to use those approached.
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Specialty: Individual Adults, Professionals
credentials: MSW, LICSWA
License: # SC61567968
With almost a decade of experience working with Native American/Alaska Native tribes and immigrants from Southeast Asian communities, I offer a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed approach to therapy. As a first-generation Asian American immigrant and someone who has navigated my own healing journey, I deeply understand the challenges of overcoming generational trauma and adjusting to life’s transitions. This personal experience fuels my dedication to helping others find balance, peace, and growth.
I provide individual telehealth therapy for adults, working collaboratively with clients to create personalized treatment plans. My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). In addition, I specialize in grief counseling, having trained under David Kessler, a renowned expert in the field. My ongoing PhD studies in Mind-Body Medicine allow me to integrate holistic techniques that focus on the connection between mental and physical well-being.
I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients, where they can explore their emotions and experiences with compassion and trust. I believe that a strong therapeutic alliance is the foundation of meaningful change, and my goal is to empower clients to build resilience, increase self-awareness, and overcome personal
challenges. Whether you are struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, or navigating life transitions, I am here to guide you on your journey to healing.
When I’m not working, I enjoy exploring the Pacific Northwest through activities like hiking and snowboarding. I also love traveling, reading, and spending time with my family and close friends.
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Specialty: Child, Teen, Family, Individual Adult & Relationship Therapist
credentials: MA LMFT (MA in Licensed Marriage & Family Therapy)
License: #LF61114271
I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), passionate about creating sustainable counseling tactics for couples, families, and children, a Washington State DOH qualified Mental Health Professional (MHP) and Children Mental Health Specialist (CMHS). My goal in therapy is to promote the growth and well-being of older teens, adults, couples, and families who seek help for stressful situations or new transitions in life. I employ personalized, collaborative systems to strengthen communication and positively alter the mental health of my patients as they grow.
I received my education at Washington State University for Communications, where I focused on the values and tactics of establishing effective interpersonal communication strategies, and further pursued an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Antioch University. I am Level 2 Trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and adapt that education to enhance strategies of emotionally-focused, strength-based, solution-driven therapeutic methods, aiming to increase intimacy and improve communication efforts for my clients.
Raised in a family rooted in the core value of helping others, I find using my arsenal of honesty, integrity, and compassion and providing consistent support to build and strengthen trust helps guide my daily interactions with patients, children, teens, adults, and couples alike. I believe that my sense of humor, friendliness, and professional past experiences all contribute to positively influence my ability to meet client’s where they are.
In my free time, you can catch me enjoying life as a beach dweller, cracking jokes and entertaining friends and family. My ultimate goal is for when I die somebody to say “he sure helped people…” I would be very happy with that legacy!
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