Imagine having less stress in your life and escaping the negative cycles that hold you back! By engaging in therapy at Renton Family Therapy, you can take a big step toward feeling more satisfied and happy with your life and relationships. I work with teens, adults, and couples that are looking for the next level of success and fulfillment. My approach to counseling is based on Mindfulness Based Therapy, Lifespan Integration, and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, which are all proven techniques that help you take charge of your healing process effectively and quickly. I also offer coaching in Mindfulness and Positive Discipline Parent Education. I am located in downtown Renton.

I will work with you to define your priorities and goals, examine what has interfered in achieving those goals, and strategize how you can more effectively achieve those ambitions. Each person brings a unique set of strengths and problems - I work with my clients to: Overcome Anxiety & Depression Address Past Traumas Champion Life’s Changes Deepen Meaning in Their Life I am trained in Gestalt and other Humanistic interventions as well as Cognitive Behavioral techniques. I also incorporate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when appropriate.

I work with adults (individuals and coupled) who are having a hard time working with what life is having to offer. My specialty is anxiety and related concerns, though I have extensive experience helping with depression and personal achievement interests. I am accepting new clients now. Call and reserve your session time. I look forward to hearing from you.

“My therapeutic approaches/techniques are tailored specifically to you, providing you with a higher level of comfort and facilitating change.CHILDREN: Use of play therapy techniques to provide a positive experience and means to openly express themselves.TEENS: An open, accepting, and safe environment for self expression so that together we may address their individual challenges in a positive manner.COUPLES: A neutral and structured atmosphere where each individual may feel comfortable to express and address their concerns. Together we work to introduce new elements into the relationship to resolve conflict and strengthen the relationship bond. I am client/family focused and utilize multiple techniques to provide my clients with a positive therapeutic experience. My strenghts include a strong ability to relate well to those of all ages, flexibility, commitment to change, and being solution oriented.” My practice serves individuals, couples, and specializes in children and families. I use a wide variety of therapeutic techniques to fit your individual needs so that you can successfully meet your goals.

Welcome I am a master level psychotherapist in private practice in Seattle since 1990 working with individuals, couples, and families. The variety of issues I assist people with include: Depression Stress Anxiety Relationship Career and Life Transitions Divorce Physical/Sexual Abuse Adoption Roadblocks to Getting Started With Counseling What being in counseling means Sometimes people feel embarrassed that they are unable to resolve their problems on their own and need professional help. Needing assistance makes them feel weak. It actually takes personal strength to admit you have a problem and take the action to solve it. One of the goals of counseling is to help you to ultimately adopt tools that would be conducive to preventing a similar experience/situation in the future. Will the counselor understand? Will I be criticized? Problems that people discuss in counseling are very personal and therefore people feel vulnerable. Being concerned about how the counselor will respond is common, especially if you have been criticized or ridiculed for sharing your versions of your experiences with those important to you. Am I helpless? Part of being depressed is a feeling of helplessness. Feeling helpless and being helpless are not the same thing. You are not helpless. You have begun the process of seeking help with a personal problem and reaching some resolution to these problems. How do I get started? It is important to find a counselor with whom you would be comfortable working. Choosing one that works on issues you are dealing with and meeting with them is a good start. Sometimes people meet with more than one counselor before deciding which one to continue with. If you have insurance you can contact them and ask if a certain provider is on their preferred provider list. They may also cover a non-preferred provider but at a different rate. If you don’t have insurance many providers offer a sliding scale or an every other week appointment schedule might be arranged. If an arrangement with that counselor cannot be worked out they may have information concerning other resources in your area that would be appropriate.

Psychotherapy is a means by which we realize acceptance, solutions and understanding for what life throws our way. The process facilitates a sacred relationship which allows for us to be known and seen for who, what and where we are. Doing my own work in the patient seat has made it possible for me to use all my life challenges to do the work with others.

I have lived, played, and worked in Seattle and the Puget Sound Region since 2002. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor I work as a full-time Therapist in Seattle and Redmond. I received a Masters in Counseling and Certificate in DV Advocacy from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology in December 2006. In my counseling practice I come from two primary perspectives. The first perspective is that examining the themes and stories of my past will enhance my ability to lead a healthy and fulfilling life today. Stories about our families, caregivers, schools, friends, breakups, successful relationships and abusive ones all can have power in the here and now. In other words I strongly promote the idea of the examined life as the quickest and surest way to happiness and fulfillment. The second perspective I bring to my practice is as follows. There really is no point to doing 'therapy' if I am currently not living a life where my basic needs are being met. Sudden tragedy, compulsive behaviors and addictions, financial stresses, changing careers, and other significant "disruptions" can all be reasons to seek help from therapy. Emergent issues and basic needs will be addressed first and foremost.

I use traditional "talk therapy" to meet you where you are while applying the techniques of mindfulness based stress reduction, cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal neurobiology and other approaches to help you uncover your authentic self and ultimately reach your optimum potential. I believe that no one understands your experience as well as you do. I also believe real growth and positive change are most possible when a person feels safe and supported. For that reason, I strive to create an honest, sincere, non-judgmental and personable environment for the purposes of counseling and therapy. Autism and Asperger's are my specialties. I have over 15 years of clinical experience working with Children, Teens and Adults with ASD. I also provide counseling and support for parents and family members who are caring for a loved one with ASD and conduct workshops on academic skill development. I offer Social Awareness and Confidence Group for Children, Teens and Adults. Groups are intentionally small (no more than 3 in a group) and carefully selected to ensure a good fit for all. Rates for groups are much lower than individual therapy.

I’m a Licensed Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC). Since I have an associate license, I still receive supervision from a licensed provider. I’m originally from New York State but have also lived in Illinois and Kansas. I’m passionate about working with adolescents and providing treatments that are based on scientific research showing that it’s effective in treating the problem. I have many years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and families. I believe it’s important to involve parents in treatment while working with adolescents so that we can work as a team to meet goals while also allowing adolescents to take the lead in their treatment. I work with individuals ages 9-25 and their parents. I have training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical-Behavior Therapy, Family Based Treatment for eating disorders, Exposure Therapy, Behavioral Parent Training and a strong passion working with adolescents, young adults and families. Diagnoses that I’ve worked with include but are not limited to: Anxiety Disorders, Depression/Mood Disorders, Adjustment, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), ADHD, eating disorders, emotional dysregulation and transitions. I also offer ADHD evaluations. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions about treatment I provide or disorders that I treat!

Our Providers are trained in a variety of therapeutic styles. Your experience will be tailored to address your specific issues and may include a number of different types of therapy. Our goal is to creatively and naturally integrate these therapies into each session. If you are interested in a particular type of psychotherapy or psychiatric care, feel free to discuss this with your Provider. We offer a variety of therapists, therapy styles and services to meet the needs of our Greater Eastside community. Quick Facts about Salveo Counseling • Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Accepting New Clients) • 20 Licensed Therapists (Accepting New Clients) • Immediate Appointments Available • Sliding Scale • Accepting Many Insurance Plans • Coordinated Care with Local Healthcare Providers • Counseling – Medication – Holistic Mental Health Care

We are each unique and precious expressions of something vast and perfect - of True Nature. Our lives unfold naturally as this expression when we are able to see through our "conditioned self" and connect with what is most real in us. To see through our "conditioned self", we need to develop the capacity to discriminate between what is deeply true for us and what we've taken to be the truth through our conditioning. We need to learn to be there for ourselves with openness, curiosity, strength, and kindness as we do this challenging work. It is a tremendous support to have a seasoned professional that you can trust to gently yet firmly support and guide you in this work.

Looking for an effective alternative to traditional therapy? I have over 20 years experience as a Psychotherapist and Counselor as well as additional training in Psychosynthesis (Transpersonal Psychology), EMDR, Hypnosis and NLP. I am also a Reiki Master and trained in other energy modalities including sound healing and have found energy work to be extremely effective as an adjunct to Psychotherapy. Each person is unique and I have found that different modalities can help individuals heal more quickly on a deeper level. Working with you I draw upon my experience, education and my own spiritual and contemplative practices to help you clear away blocks from the past and discover and live from your true self. I offer talk therapy and energy work either individually or combined. Finding the right therapist is important so I would be glad to talk with you to help determine if I would be a good fit. Best Wishes on your journey.

**Please note: I am not accepting new psychotherapy clients at this time** Jessi Eden Brown, MS, LMHC, LPC, NCC offers psychotherapy services to residents of Colorado and Washington. Professional coaching services for targets of workplace bullying are available throughout the United States, Canada, and worldwide. Mental Health Services and Therapeutic Modalities Include: * Therapy for adolescents, adults, couples, and families * Marriage counseling and communication skills for couples * Counseling and strategies for targets of workplace bullying * Psychotherapy groups, workshops, and educational programs * Counseling and skill-building for parents of at-risk youth * Workplace bullying support groups * Cognitive Behavioral Therapy * Solution-Focused Therapy * Family Systems Therapy * Wilderness Therapy * Customized interventions and programs * Clinical consultation for therapists working with targets of workplace bullying Jessi's Mission * Promote responsible living and interpersonal success * Utilize only evidence-based, individualized mental health interventions * Bring the best in therapeutic care to my clients

I'm an experienced counselor in Seattle, Washington who specializes in Nice Guys and People Pleasers. I provide individual counseling as well as couples counseling. My work focuses on relationships, anxiety and depression primarily, as well as work and counseling. As a former corporate IT professional, I understand high-tech work, too.

I work with children, adults, and couples. My main training is in the psychodynamic orientation, but I also have experience in cognitive-behavioral and brief psychotherapy. In addition to general psychotherapy, I have specific training and experience in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which is especially suited to those who have been traumatized, are anxious, or have experienced debilitating loss. The nature and extent of psychological treatment varies according to the issues involved. In general, treatment entails an identification of problem areas, an increasing understanding of the external circumstances and internal thoughts and feelings that contribute to the difficulties, and an exploration of the clients' strengths suited to addressing their issues. When appropriate, treatment may also involve an exploration of patterns of relationships formed in the past, their influence on current difficulties, and changes the client may want to make to secure more stable relationships in the future.

I work with individuals and groups who intend to live fully, in mind, body and spirit. The way I see and practice psychotherapy can help you to come to terms with emotions and experiences; and can give you a new start to live your life to your full potential. My goal is to assist you in gaining tools for transformation and to support you in realizing your abilities and making them a reality. If you are interested in the more technical aspect of my work, my theoretical training includes the approaches of Rogers, Jung , Adler, Perls, and Maslow. My PhD studies focused on studying altered states of consciousness, dreams, symbols and archetypes. For clients interested in the transpersonal approach, I can offer processes to awaken the wider dimensions of consciousness. This provides a larger perspective to life, looking at questions like “What is my purpose?” or ” What did my soul come to accomplish?” The transpersonal approach may include cultivating expanded states of consciousness such as meditation, inter-life experiences, hypnosis, and intuition. This can help you to unfold your own intuitive and subconscious awareness so you can foster your own self-healing and experience a greater self-expression.

Eastside Family Renewal Service uses Evidence-Based Behavioral Practices to guide individuals and families to a successful resolution of problematic symptoms or states. This means that we consider many elements at individual and systemic levels and strive for an understanding of the biological, social and psychological factors that have brought you or your family to this place seeking renewal. We provide support that will help you make lasting change using essential knowledge and tools acquired from our service. Goals are reached with support in how to modify behaviors, the environment, and/or relationships with thoughts or feelings. The process is collaborative, empowering and confidential, with a practitioner that values and celebrates the inherent diversity of individuals and their families.

My intent in a counseling session is to show up as my whole self, and make space for you to show up as your whole self. I believe that people have an innate ability to heal, and I know that the keys to balance and well being exist inside of you. My work as a therapist is to use the tools and skills that I have learned and those that are inherent in me, to unblock the barriers on your path to health and wholeness. It is my hope, that I may aid you in calling home the lost and wounded parts of yourself and integrate that back into the complete and amazing you. I maintain a commitment to anti-oppression in my practice and my personal life. I hold in my awareness the realities of privilege and oppression and work continuously to seek new information in service of liberation. I abide by the code of ethics of both the State of Washington and the American Counseling Association.