Live life with compassion, purpose, & authenticity.
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING IN SEATTLE, WA
natura : from Latin, meaning nature
It is in our nature as humans to be struck with questions that have no clear answers. “Do I stay? Should I leave?” “Am I happy? Do I feel content?” “What is my purpose in life?” Though as your therapist I cannot answer these questions for you, I am honored to collaborate with you on this part of your life, as you find what speaks to you authentically.
Learn more about my approach to therapy, here.
Hi, I’m James. I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington state and proud owner of Natura Psychotherapy, PLLC.
“Let’s find where compassion and curiosity intersect.”
I am passionate about helping individuals find their voice to make changes in life. Whether struggling with confidence, stuck in a pattern of negative self-talk, or creating more purpose in life, therapy is a great first step to being more intentional.
As a therapist, I show up collaboratively and with curiosity, and hold a nonjudgmental space for you to explore anything you wish to discuss. I do not give advice and fully believe you already possess everything to take actions in life that give you meaning.
I offer a free 30-minute consultation to all prospective clients, because I really believe in finding the right fit for therapy. During consultation, you can get a sense of my style as a therapist, ask whatever questions you might have, and we can discuss what you are hoping to get out of therapy.
“But the highest and really most lasting gift given to us is always our essential nature, with which we are gifted in such a way that we are what we are only through it.”
Areas of Focus
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Whether you are struggling with second-guessing decisions, replaying conversations from last night's party, or immediately jumping to the worst-case outcome you can think of, recognizing and giving language to these patterns is a crucial first step towards quieting the anxious noise in our brains.
I utilize both ACT and Somatic therapy to both bring a mindful "here and now" awareness into anxiety, as well as how stress in the body might influence and impact anxiety levels.
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Sometimes it can be difficult navigating life in a neurotypical designed world. By helping give language to, understand more in-depth, and validate your neurodivergent experiences, we can work together to see how neurodivergency informs your existence and find some tools to help navigate moving forward.
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Maybe you don't feel like doing the things that make you "you" anymore, or look forward towards events that used to excite you, or have stopped reaching out to friends. I want to validate that it can feel so difficult to get out of these places, and therapy can be a great place to start getting some traction. I believe in emotional awareness as a pillar of emotional well-being, and work collaboratively to help you find more of your purpose in life.
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Maybe you’re facing cutoff with a family member, or find yourself unfulfilled in your social group. Maybe there is a struggle saying what you really want, or how you really feel, or find yourself putting others’ needs before your own. Let’s find your authentic voice to help establish and maintain relationships that are more inline with your well-being, and learn to employ boundaries when needed.
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How we talk ourselves is a major aspect to how we feel, simply put. Are you your biggest advocate? If at some point in time you learned not to be, therapy is a great place to help understand the importance of positive self-talk, and how it shapes our confidence, strengthens our relationships, and let's us be able to become less vigilant about what people may or may not be thinking about us.
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From social media use to doom scrolling and beyond, what are your relationships to your devices? Is there a struggle to go periods of time without needing to “check in” on your phone? In therapy, we can focus on a mindfulness approach so that you can engage with tech intentionally and create boundaries with it, rather than have it be a default or habitual behavior taking you out of the present moment.
In-person therapy in Seattle & online therapy for anywhere in Washington state.
Located in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood for in-person therapy. Online therapy utilizes a HIPAA compliant, secure telehealth platform.
Reach out through email or schedule a free consultation to discuss therapy options.
Natura Psychotherapy 3301 Burke Ave N Seattle, WA 98103
Email: james@naturapschyotherapy.com