My approach focuses on the client being the expert of their own life, and having the resources to make personal changes. I provide the safe place for open dialogue and exploration for the client to find his or her internal resources. I serve both as a sounding board and as a brainstormer to help come up with creative ideas and strategies for change and relief. The first thing I focus on is to ease any discomfort of being in "therapy" and to assure a good connection. I am prone to use of humor! But I always take my clients seriously. I have described the therapy I do with clients as a heartfelt conversation leading to more satisfaction in relationships. I welcome potential clients to come in on a one time basis, with or without their partner, to see if we are a good fit. After that, I recommend weekly sessions to get some good momentum, but am very flexible as to what scheduling my client prefers.

I view successful therapy as an experience where your strengths and values are supported while you navigate toward your chosen life direction. You may struggle with tuning into your needs leading to challenges in maintaining the right balance. You may be working toward cultivating a more positive relationship with yourself. You may be experiencing anxiety due to painful and stressful life experiences. You may be feeling destabilized due to isolation, lack of structure, or self-doubt. Throughout my career and life, I gained valuable insight into the human capacity to be amazingly resilient when adequate supports are available. I believe that our spirit knows how to heal and I will partner with you as you align your life with your aspirations and pursue your goals. I have a collaborative style and my demeanor is personable, nonjudgemental, and empathetic and I provide a supportive space with warmth, humor (yes, humor), encouragement, and gentle challenging. As a member of the social justice and healing community for 30 years, I have a genuine affinity for people which comes through in my counseling style. **All sessions are provided virtually for your comfort and convenience.**

Ideally, I work with clients who are seeking deeper understanding and meaningful change, often after experiencing trauma, emotional pain, or life transitions. They come to my practice feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or searching for clarity and healing. Together, we create a safe, compassionate space, and I use evidence-based and insight-oriented approaches to help you build awareness, develop resilience, and move forward with greater purpose and stability. I work with couples and individuals. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida, I build trust with my psychotherapy clients by creating a safe, nonjudgmental space, listening deeply, and showing consistent respect for their experiences. I understand how difficult it can be to feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn, and you don’t have to face that alone. If you’re ready to take a step toward healing and understanding, I warmly invite you to reach out. Together, we can begin creating a path forward that feels safe, supportive, and meaningful.

Are you trapped in a cycle of perfectionism where your self-worth is entirely tied to your output? Do you experience intense performance anxiety, mental blocks, or imposter syndrome just when the stakes are highest? Do you feel more relief than joy after a win? Perhaps you’ve tried to force your focus or push through exhaustion, but your mind and body are signaling that it's no longer sustainable. You don't have to white-knuckle your way through it alone. Drawing on my own background in professional sports, media, and corporate environments, I am here to help you break free from these cycles. My approach is systemic, holistic, and deeply collaborative. To get to the root of your performance blocks efficiently, we will use tools like Brainspotting, in which I'm certified, to process stress and clear tension at a somatic level. I have had success working with clients who have plenty of talk-therapy experience but need a deeper, body-oriented shift. We will go at your pace, and I will always lead with my heart. Your mind wants to heal; when given the right conditions, you can reclaim your ease and move forward with confidence. If you are looking for a space to unpack these pressures, please feel free to reach out.

If there is one constant in life, it's change; a new child, a new job, a new relationship, marriage, or the loss of any of those. I enjoy helping people navigate uncertain times, helping them to find a way through, take a new tack, or tap into hidden strengths. Sometimes we can change the situation; sometimes we must change ourselves, tearing down limiting beliefs and narratives to create new beliefs and narratives that honor our true self, our true values, and our goals. And yet other times we must learn to make peace with what we cannot change. I can help you to distinguish between what can and cannot be changed so that you can reduce the struggle and be more empowered and equipped to move forward in your life as it is. If you are looking here you have most likely been struggling. Whatever you're wanting help with, I am likely helping people with those very same issues every day. Let's work together to create the change you would like to see in your life. Let's make today, the first day of the rest of your life.

Hello! I am Natralia Jaramillo, LICSW. As a licensed therapist in the state of Washington, I specialize in EMDR therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). My mission is to help individuals enhance their everyday lives by fostering self-awareness and a strong mind-body connection through therapy and mindfulness. I work collaboratively with my clients to identify both negative and positive patterns, empowering them to make meaningful improvements or reinforce beneficial behaviors. Together, we can navigate the journey towards a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Guilt Free Therapy aims to provide compassion without judgment throughout each interaction with our clients. This does not mean conversations and sessions are void of accountability and ownership, instead that the collaborative focus on healing and growing will evolve through the lens of compassion, absent guilt and judgment. We focus on adolescentsteenstweens as well as body imagedisordered eating across all ages. We are here to support our clients in their unique journeys. We offer a free 15 minute consultation with anyone who is considering therapy to see if this feels like a good fit. You can reach us through our website, at (786) 664-8458.

My work is influenced by the thought of existentialist philosophers and psychologists who speak with compassion to a profound and uniquely human dilemma: we are both burdened with and ennobled by a quest for meaning in the face of suffering. Psychotherapy provides a safe and intimate space in which we might expand our capacity to bear suffering and to find meaning within and through it. Depth psychology proposes that the psyche consists of both conscious and unconscious thoughts, impulses, fantasies, and ideas. Symptoms (depression, anxiety, addictions, etc.) are more than painful indicators of psychopathology; they are messages, metaphors, elements of a narrative moving us toward growth, insight, and individuation. Depth psychology embraces paradox. Caught in "complexes," we are simultaneously aware and unaware of how we are behaving in relation to self and others. We struggle to make sense of how our cherished relationships are falling apart and unable to articulate the source of our discontent. Depth psychology offers no "cure". Instead, it is a healing journey into the mystery of the psyche, a process of refinement and increased awareness, bringing us freedom to choose differently and creatively.

Compassion comes with knowledge and self-understanding. It is my belief that when we are not living a life that is true to who we are, we aren't able to make our lives fulfilling or enjoyable. Our culture presents us with many pressures and conflicting messages that we struggle to manage. I help people identify and build on their unique values and strengths. I believe that when you live authentically, you are more resistant to feelings of unhappiness, anxiety, and relationship struggles because you will have learned to respect and support your unique self. I believe in helping people in a thorough and holistic manner. In addition to exploring short-term solutions, I will help you understand the source of your feelings or frustrations and develop a sense of self-mastery and self-compassion. Equipped with a core understanding of self, we will create and work towards your life goals. I believe in a "bottom, up" approach because I feel that it is essential to creating stable, long-lasting change. My work with couples and families is also holistic in manner. I strive to champion the individual and joint strengths in order to address relationship challenges. Through various mechanisms, I aim to help couples recover the aspects of their relationship that brought them together, heal wounds from past hurts, and learn new ways of relating that will move them forward with strength. Life changes such as cohabitation and children can be wonderful and also necessitate changes that can lead to stress, frustration, and relationship dissatisfaction. I help my clients regain balance in their lives so they can more fully enjoy each chapter. My approach to counseling and therapy draws on a number of different techniques and I recognize that everyone has a unique story to tell. Unfortunately, social attitudes towards things like gender, sexual orientation, substance abuse, or family situations can make someone afraid to speak out. I will support and nurture you regardless of culture, gender, sexual orientation, or background. I strive to provide a safe and welcoming environment, free of judgment. Transparency and directness are two important things that I practice. I will give you feedback and communicate with you in a supportive way. I believe that the best therapy happens when there is collaboration and communication. To learn more about the specific techniques I use, please visit my website.

I am a psychotherapist in the Ballard area. I work primarily with adults in individual therapy. My approach is based on relational therapy and attachment-based, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed theories. You may long to be accepted as you are—fully, without judgment or restriction—and to feel truly seen, heard, and understood. Maybe you’ve noticed old relational patterns, shaped in childhood, repeating in your adult life, leaving you feeling disconnected, anxious, or stuck. You may want healing from wounds formed in past relationships and a new way of relating to yourself and others. You want to feel more genuine, confident, and free to live the life you truly desire. I hold a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. My approach is grounded in Relational therapy and supported by psychodynamic, attachment-based, and trauma-informed theories. If our wounds are formed in relationships, they can be healed within them. Together, we’ll explore your story with compassion, uncover patterns, and begin healing what has kept you from the life you want. I provide telehealth sessions only.

I work with clients across Washington state and the greater Seattle area, offering individual therapy using insight-oriented, and mindfulness-based approaches as well as EMDR. I meet with clients using an online or telehealth platform. My focus is on helping adult men facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions; working with them to build the self-awareness and tools needed to shift old patterns of thinking and behavior that no longer serve them. I help my clients to slow down, look inward, and meet life more skillfully. When trauma or emotional overwhelm occurs, the nervous system can get "stuck" in the experience. I am trained in EMDR, a technique that works to supporting and strengthen a client’s own nervous system's capacity to process difficult events, allowing that stuck experience to move and resolve. Sessions run about 55 minutes, with our first few focused on clarifying your goals. I know taking that first step isn't easy. If you'd like to explore whether we're a good fit, reach out to schedule a free 20-minute consultation - I'll answer your questions and we can talk through what you're looking for. I look forward to meeting you.