I am a licensed mental health counselor with a MA in Applied Behavioral Science from the Bastyr University (LIOS) with an emphasis in Systems Counseling. My approach is holistic, practical, straightforward, and lighthearted. My intention is to engage you actively and collaboratively to help you find the courage and confidence to explore and overcome your barriers.
My background
I come from a diverse educational, cultural and racial background and I rely on my training as a psychotherapist, yoga teacher, and natural foods expert to integrate a whole-body approach in order to promote optimal health at all levels of being while embracing limitless possibilities.
My approach
My approach is holistic, practical, straightforward, and lighthearted. My intention is to engage you actively and collaboratively to help you find the courage and confidence to explore and overcome your barriers. My counseling practice is influenced by Mindfulness-based, Nonviolent (Compassionate) Communication, Narrative, Humanistic, Attachment, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Internal Family System (IFS).
Life transitions and adjustments:
Depression, anxiety, anger, loneliness, stress, grief and loss
Develop effective coping skills to address challenging life issues
Self esteem, self worth, existential issues
Ease emotional stress and pain
Family of origin influence:
Improve interactions with family members
Recognize triggers and emotional hooks
Improve communication
Identify negative attributes and qualities you learned from family interactions and expectations
Identify and break unhealthy patterns
LGBTQIA community
Sexual orientation and gender identify
Coming out
Self acceptance
Community related challenges
20 MINUTE CONSULTATION
I provide an initial free 20-minute consultation, during which you can inquire about me and my approach to counseling to determine if we may be a good fit, before scheduling an appointment.
CANCELATION POLICY
I have a strict cancellation policy and require a minimum of 48-hours notice for cancellations. Cancellations without 48-hours notice will result in your responsibility for my full fee, not just your co-pay.
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday 9-5
Thursday 9-5
Omid Roustaei
Psychotherapist