My work is influenced by the thought of existentialist philosophers and psychologists who speak with compassion to a profound and uniquely human dilemma: we are both burdened with and ennobled by a quest for meaning in the face of suffering. Psychotherapy provides a safe and intimate space in which we might expand our capacity to bear suffering and
Something needs to change, you can feel it! The confusion, sense of loss, and unpredictable flashes from one emotion to another seem to turn every day upside down. Struggling to find the answers, the way to move forward, is painful and exhausting. Gratefully, stepping from where you and your loved ones are to where you long to be is so much more po
Any time we are faced with the need for more support, whether physical or emotional, it can feel like weakness, or something is inherently wrong with you. There are so many messages in our families and culture that we are to strive for greatness, and that an ailment means failure. This can really impact feelings of loneliness and shame.
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When we get stuck and trapped by the overwhelming feelings and demands in our life, it is possible to find hope, choice, and voice around what is happening, particularly when there is someone to accompany us in those places with much thoughtfulness and care. My approach to supporting you will be to provide a safe space and warm relationship for yo
I bring compassion, devotion, curiosity, and humor, to my counseling practice. I enjoy the art of cultivating therapeutic relationships that foster growth and change. I come to the work with an extensive background in complex trauma, grief, gendersexuality expression, and end of life transitions. As a therapist, I work to create a gentle and dynami
I am the director of MacPherson Pacific Counseling Services, a dynamic new option in the treatment of chemical dependency, problem gambling, and sex addiction in the Seattle area. Your experience will be individualized and goal-focused. You will develop the tools to reclaim your life from addiction and compulsive behavior and begin to develop a pat
Are you going through a difficult life transition right now and don't know where to turn for help? For example going through a divorce, job relocation or a death in the family is difficult enough without doing it alone. Together we can make sense of what you are feeling and become clear on what actions you need to take to move through this trou
Are you and your partner feeling disconnected? Maybe you’ve been arguing a lot these days. Or perhaps you want to strengthen your relationship and learn the skills to prevent problems before they even begin. You're ready to experience new ways of connecting with each other, but you aren't sure where to start. Couples therapy is a spac
Are you functioning well on the surface but struggling with feelings of being too much, too sensitive, or misunderstood? Are existential concerns or a significant life transition proving difficult to manage on your own? Does a sense of constant overwhelm linger in the background of your life? Whether you're grappling with anxiety, loss, navigat
The journey of recovery from trauma can be an isolating and terrifying thing to endure. Our bodies carry the emotional wounds of the past into our present form, and glimpses of that pain can appear unexpectedly. But we do not have to be prisoners to our histories. If we learn to release this pent up energy; to sooth our inner children that have exp
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