Ann L.
LMHC
Seattle, WA
ABOUT
I have a Master’s Degree in psychology from Antioch University Seattle, as well as specialized training in trauma therapy, crisis intervention, counseling Hispanic/Latino clients, and counseling sexual and gender minorities. I have twenty-three years experience in mental health, during which time I have worked as a clinician, and as a crisis intervention specialist. In addition, I served on faculty at Antioch University Seattle’s School of Applied Psychology , Counseling and Family Therapy for 9 ½ years. My clients have included children and adolescents as well as adult individuals, groups, couples, families, and the wider community.
Therapeutic Approach – My philosophy toward helping people change is one of collaboration, cooperation, and respect for the client’s own resources and ability to arrive at solutions to problems.
I employ an integrative approach to therapy, with theoretical orientation dependent upon the needs of that individual, couple, or family. This integrative approach includes the use of client-centered, attachment-based, object relations, existential, cognitive behavioral, family systems, mindfulness-based, and emotion-focused therapies. This means that I will assist you in understanding yourself, your family, and those around you, and how your life experiences have helped to make you who you are. This process will be combined with the learning of new and healthier ways of seeing yourself and your relationships. All of this will be done in an atmosphere of honor and respect.
I work with children, adolescents and adults, in individual, group, couple and family contexts, specializing in working with complex trauma, attachment issues, family of origin issues, relationship issues, grief and loss, healing from sexual abuse, sexual and gender identity issues, and issues of internalized oppression. My approach tends to be long term, with the duration of therapy dependent upon the unique needs of each client. During the course of your therapy, we may deal with issues from the past as well as the present, in order to facilitate greater insight and open the door to further growth. We may also work with goals for the future, depending upon your needs.
SPECIALITIES
- Betrayal
- Compatibility conflicts
- Drifting apart
- Falling out of love
- Family system or in-law challenges
- Gender identity
- Improving your communication skills
- Intimacy or sexual issues
- Lack of trust
- Negotiation and decision making skills
- Polyamory or alternative relationships
- Pre-marital issues
- Trauma
Clinical Approach
Developmental Model
Years of Experience
23+
SERVICE LOCATIONS
- Washington
- United States
- Telehealth (virtual)
Credentials
- LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)
- LMHC Washington LH00007714
Advanced Training
- Developmental Model of Couples Therapy
- CCTP (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional)
Advanced Training
Languages
- English
Languages
SPECIALITIES
- Betrayal
- Compatibility conflicts
- Drifting apart
- Falling out of love
- Family system or in-law challenges
- Gender identity
- Improving your communication skills
- Intimacy or sexual issues
- Lack of trust
- Negotiation and decision making skills
- Polyamory or alternative relationships
- Pre-marital issues
- Trauma
Clinical Approach: Developmental Model
Years of Experience
23+CREDENTIALS
Credentials
- LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)
- LMHC Washington LH00007714
ADVANCED TRAINING
- Developmental Model of Couples Therapy
- CCTP (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional)
Advanced Training
LANGUAGES
- English
Languages
SERVICE LOCATIONS
- Washington
- United States
- Telehealth (virtual)