Welcome to Sound Therapy of Seattle, if you are thinking about individual counseling for yourself, or couples counseling for you and your partner, Sound Therapy of Seattle offers these services. Looking for a therapist can feel overwhelming, and finding the “right fit” for you, you and your partner can feel like a daunting task.
At Sound Therapy of Seattle I offer a free 20 minute phone consultation so you can get an idea of how I work and a feel for whether I am the right therapist for you. The therapeutic relationship we will build together is essential to your success.
Therapy is a journey towards self-discovery, empowerment, self-awareness, and balance. Life can be stressful; unexpected change, life -transitions, and current or previous past trauma can disrupt our day-to-day functioning. This can often leave us feeling dysregulated; out-of-control with our thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Finding the right balance for you is at the heart of the therapeutic work we will do together.
About Lisa
I obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Washington, and a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology at City University of Seattle. I have over 16 years of experience working in the mental health field providing clinical services to adults, couples, adolescents, college-age adults, and families. My areas of focus include: Anxiety, depression, relationship and communication issues, emotional regulation struggles, trauma work, grief and loss processing, sexual identity conflicts, and navigating life transitions such as divorce, pregnancy, new parents, and menopause.
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My approach to therapy is based on a collaborative relationship that offers safety, support, insight, self-discovery, and empowerment. Through connection and understanding I strive to foster a therapeutic relationship that promotes trust, acceptance, and growth so that you are able to meet your goals. Through our partnership we will work towards finding a balance in your life, developing a deeper sense-of-self, and unlocking your potential in an effort to embrace the possibilities that life holds.
Specializing in Anxiety Treatment, Depression and Couples Therapy
Anxiety
Understanding anxiety, where the symptoms of anxiety come from, what your triggers are, and how to manage panic attacks, obsessive thought loops, automatic thinking, perfectionism traits, people-pleasing behaviors, and fears around what others think of you is at the heart of working with anxiety.
Depression
Depression often disrupts the way we want to live our lives. It can distort the way we see ourselves, others, and the world. Exploring why our depression exists, what triggers it, and how to care for ourselves during an episodes is at the heart of the work you will do around managing depression.
Grief & Loss
When we lose someone we love, grieve the loss of a way life once known, or the loss of part of ourselves, we often feel helpless and stuck. Loss comes in many forms: Romantic, health, friendship, job, pets, and former self. These losses are painful and can be debilitating. Learning how to live with our loss is part of grief and loss work in therapy.
Couples Therapy
Communication, intimacy, trust, parenting, life transitions, and connection struggles can be at the root of couples therapy. Learning how to navigate these challenges while gaining effective coping skills is part of the therapeutic work in Couples Therapy.
Trauma & PTSD
Trauma symptoms can feel like something that happens out of the blue. Trauma can be delayed in the onset of symptoms, or can be immediate. Past or present trauma can disrupt our sense of safety, sleep patterns, appetite, mood, anxiety, concentration and focus.
Emerging Adulthood
Emerging Adulthood can be a stressful time in a young person's life. Moving from adolescence to young adulthood, and preparing for the future can be overwhelming. This can create a disruption in one's mental health. Feeling supported at this stage of life is imperative.