Are you weighed down by depression or overwhelmed with anxiety? Do your relationships cause unbearable pain? Are you lonely? Does it seem like you are on autopilot, not living the life you want? Or, do you feel bad and are not sure why? Going to therapy with the right therapist for you can help.
Experiencing these kinds of struggles can have a major impact on your life. As a result, you may not want to get out of bed, your relationships may suffer, and you may not enjoy your life. If you add these struggles on top of your many other responsibilities like working or raising a family, it can be overwhelming. It is normal to feel stressed, sad, angry, disappointed, and confused at times in your life. But, when these feelings are experienced for weeks or even months, then it may be time to find a therapist and turn your life around. We want to help you do that.
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Sequim counseling
Going to therapy can take a lot of courage (and sometimes a lot of pain). We know it can be difficult choosing which therapist can best support you. Sequim Counseling serves Sequim and the surrounding areas of Port Angeles and Port Townsend, where we work with individuals, couples, and families. We have many specializations including anxiety, depression, trauma and relationships. People of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and levels of ability are welcome.
We use a collaborative and holistic approach to help you create the life you want. And, it is important to us that you get what you need out of counseling, so we will regularly check in to ensure that your needs are met. The quality of our therapeutic relationship is important and will serve as the foundation for the work that we do in counseling. Feel free to tell us what is working and not working about our sessions. This way we can do our best to ensure that our time together is as productive as possible. We are counselors that want to help you get results.
Therapy can help you feel better
It is incredibly beneficial to talk about your challenges with a professional. We provide a nonjudgmental and supportive space for you to explore issues that are important to you. Our counselors will be with you no matter what you are feeling or experiencing. And, we will work on these concerns together.
Research shows that therapy works! Therapy can end anxiety, eliminate depression, restore relationships, and help you get your life back. Counseling can even change your brain and physiology.
Our clinicians are trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities and combine are committed to find what works best for you. We build a solid relationship with you that helps you do deep work. We help you develop awareness, learn skills, and practice these skills.
Sequim Counseling uses the following modalities:
- Mindfulness
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Person-Centered Theory
- Attachment Theory
- Body Awareness and Somatic Processing
- Existential Therapy
- Archetypal Psychology
- Play Therapy
- Trauma Informed Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Relational Cultural Theory
What is it like to talk with a therapist?
Therapy is an opportunity to heal, reconnect, and transform. We create a safe space where you feel comfortable opening up and changing your life. Sometimes this means sharing vulnerably, or sometimes it means laughing. Sometimes we explore the depths of what it is like being you. We can discuss the topics that are most important to you and confront that which prevents you from living the life you want. Therapy is a dynamic process, where your needs of the moment are explored in the context of your larger goals. You may have goals that you want to discuss or you may prefer free-form conversation. We adjust our style to match your needs.
It is important to know that Sequim Counseling does not prescribe medication. If you are interested in medication, we can provide a referral for you to see a doctor or nurse practitioner that prescribes.
Therapy takes a lot of time and money. I’m not sure it’s worth it.
Counseling is an investment of time and money. Healing your challenges now will make a big difference in the long run. The tools you will learn can be utilized for the rest of your life helping you and your family feel better. Your current struggles may impact your job, relationships, and social life. Not addressing these concerns will likely lead to more of the same. Counseling can boost your self-esteem and empower you to live the life you want.
I’m afraid that talking about my struggles may just make things worse.
Counseling will not make anything worse. Talking through painful experiences and circumstances is part of the healing process and will lead to more happiness and fulfillment in your life. Sharing your emotions allows you to experience resolution, clarity, and insight. Plus, you no longer have to store these unexpressed emotions in your body and psyche. We will be with you throughout the process and offer useful tools that will help you move through your emotions.
How do I know that you are the right therapist for me?
Like most things, you won’t really know for sure until you try it. We have a variety of clinicians that have unique gifts and approaches. Feel free to give us a call, so we can help you find clinician that works best for you. Therapy can be quite personal and you really want the right person by your side. We value creating a strong relationship with you and are always welcome to feedback.
We are passionate about helping people live more fulfilling and balanced lives. We love what we do. And, we would be honored to support you on your journey.