Connect with Compassion Focused therapy in Kirkland, WA

Navigating life's challenges can be difficult; my goal is to help clients feel more grounded and confident as they grow, heal, and move forward. I have a passion for helping others see their true strengths to foster real change.

If you're feeling stuck in your feelings, old habits, or a relationship, it may be your body's way of telling you you're ready for change. We're meant to experience many emotions; the problem comes when we're immobilized by them or when our thoughts keep us from living our values. I won't promise to fix you because I don't believe you are broken.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over nine years of experience. My practice is geared towards individuals and couples aged 14 and older. It is my goal to empower and equip you with the tools to get past your present difficulties so that you can get the future that you desire and deserve.

I specialize in working with adults dealing with anxiety and depression because of trauma, relationship shifts, job changes, and life transitions. As a licensed addiction professional, I help you take an objective look at addictive behavior and identify strategies to move you back into your best life.

I’m a licensed therapist with 18+ years of experience helping high-achieving adults navigate trauma, anxiety, ADHD, and burnout. I offer a warm, collaborative space where we use approaches like EMDR, IFS, and CBT to create meaningful, lasting change—not just short-term coping. My goal is to help you feel more grounded and secure.

I plant the seeds of change in the lives I touch, taking clients on journeys of healing and hope. I have experience helping people through all kinds of life challenges, creating space for growth and transformation.

I’m the founder and creator of Well Within, Mind Body & Wealth. I specialize in creating restorative, emotionally attuned spaces for healing and growth. My practice blends therapeutic insight through self-exploration and supports emotional well-being, leading you to live your most authentic and autonomous life.

Welcome. I'm a therapist with over 20 years of counseling experience, which I uniquely integrate with 30 years of astrological insight. I offer a holistic mind-body-spirit approach to help you find peace, clarity, and achieve lasting personal growth.

Real talk, real healing! I support teens, young adults, and families untangle life’s knots with compassion, clarity, and a little bit of humor. – Jovonna

Are you seeking a compassionate, grounded space for healing? I support women through tender life transitions, including pregnancy, postpartum, and the emotional weight of caregiving. I help in managing anxiety, chronic stress, and grief, while fostering steadiness and meaning as you navigate your journey. Here, you can show up exactly as you are.

Welcome! So, your path has brought you here to Rula; it's likely you are looking for some assistance in dealing with something in your life or your current situation, and hope to find a person who can offer that assistance. Perhaps you have found that person right here!

I specialize in only working with young women ages 18–33 who are navigating stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma-related challenges. My approach is focused on the present moment, using practical tools and evidence-based strategies that help you feel better and achieve your therapy goals. Together, we'll create meaningful change.

You may be feeling hurt, stressed, anxious, worried, misunderstood, and unsure. Life can push and pull in many directions until you feel lost and disconnected. I get the opportunity to work collaboratively with you to manage these feelings and create positive change, and manage emotional distress.

Navigating a full human experience can feel like both a blessing and an incredible challenge. I've worked alongside people from many different backgrounds addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, attachment, and relational issues. Starting therapy is a great step in understanding our humanness and receiving support.

Thank you not only for taking an interest in me, but also for taking the time to potentially form a relationship with someone new with whom you can be vulnerable. I help clients navigate a range of issues to make them feel safe, heard, and understood so they can make sound decisions.

Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or depression? I offer a warm, curious, and supportive space where we can work together at your pace—helping you move toward your goals with encouragement, compassion, and steady guidance.

Did some things happen to you that make it hard moving forward and making sense of your situation? Do you feel your pain is hard to share with others and open up with confidence? My goal is to guide you through your narrative, and if not get back to your old self, then find the way to get out of your situation stronger and with more insight.

I support individuals through life’s challenges with a focus on fostering a sense of control and empowerment. Together, we explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviors with the goal of developing healthier and more productive patterns. If you are seeking to uncover the wisdom within yourself to transform your current situation into the life you desire

Sometimes, knowing how to move forward is the hardest part, and engaging in therapy can be a difficult first step towards change. My goal is to provide a supportive environment for you to express yourself, improve your insight, address struggles, process difficult experiences, and grow as an individual.

I help individuals and couples heal and grow by addressing relationships, fostering forgiveness, and building assertiveness and boundaries. Through talk and experiential therapies, we approach challenges with respect, compassion, and hope. I honor your values and beliefs, creating a supportive space for growth.

I’m a trauma-informed psychotherapist specializing in anxiety, emotional overwhelm, spiritual fatigue, and life transitions. I’m Kimberly M. Brooks, LCSW, and I help people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally drained find clarity, peace, healing, and emotional restoration.

I provide affirming, compassionate care to LGBTQ individuals, especially transgender and gender-diverse clients. My practice is a safe space for those navigating identity exploration, systemic challenges, and interpersonal trauma. I also work with individuals recovering from narcissistic abuse.

I help adults make sense of patterns that keep showing up in their relationships, their parenting, and their inner world. My work is rooted in trauma awareness, attachment, and cultural identity, and I care a lot about creating a space where you can be fully yourself, not “the polished version.”

I believe counseling is a powerful tool for self-discovery, identity affirmation, navigating life challenges, and building stronger relationships through collaboration. My specialties include disability, grief and loss, work/life balance, and spirituality.

Feeling stuck, exhausted, or overwhelmed? If you know something needs to change, I’m here to help. I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and life transitions with curiosity and courage. Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself and the life you want to build.