My true passion in my clinical work as a therapist is helping people work through painful challenges they are confronting, connected to their family of origin dynamics (specifically adult children of a narcissistic parent), and how these dynamics may be negatively impacting their current relationships, whether with family, intimate partners, or work dynamics with supervisors.
I have deep compassion, patience, and understanding for my clients, as I know how painful and challenging it is to heal from grief and loss, people pleasing, guilt, shame, painful family of origin dynamics, the feeling of “not being good enough,” and how hard it is to learn and practice developing healthy sustainable boundaries both for yourself and in your relationships. It can feel overwhelming and discouraging when you’re eager to heal from relational trauma and you’re not sure where or how to start.
I have found great value in helping adult sons and daughters of a narcissistic parent/family system with Dr. McBride’s helpful recovery model as it addresses all the major struggles of one healing from narcissistic abuse: processing grief/loss, developing a stronger sense of self, setting healthy boundaries, improved self-confidence, and the ability to practice self-compassion.
I am a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (NATC). I’m passionate about the niche of therapy for narcissistic abuse, as I believe there is a great need for therapists trained to help with these challenges and not enough therapists with the knowledge and skillset to do so.
I have been offering individual therapy to adults since 2005. I currently work in private practice and my niche is helping adults heal from unresolved childhood trauma/relational trauma (i.e., emotional abuse/neglect) and grief/loss. My graduate school training is in Marriage and Family Counseling, so my therapeutic approach tends to be family systems and relational-based.
I take clients with Premera and First Choice/Kaiser PPO insurance as well as private pay. Please feel free to call or email me to set up an initial consultation to see if working with me will be a good fit for you.
License and Credentials:
Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington, #LH60083805
Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (NATC)
Contact Me:
9 Lake Bellevue Dr, Ste 217, Bellevue, WA 98005
Phone: 1-206-207-4612
Email: katie@empathicres.com
Website: www.empathicres.com
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