Put your life into action.
We all dwell about what we might start someday, finishing that one project we’ve been meaning to get to, or even nervously anticipating the paralyzing ‘what ifs’ of life. In therapy, we will work to find your values, your voice, and your actions you are wanting to take in life.
How will we know if we are a good fit?
The best way is just to try it out and see! I offer a free 30-minute consultation to get to know each other because I think it is very important for you to feel confident before committing to sessions together. Finding the right therapist can be a lot of work, and I want to help make that process as seamless as possible for you. If at the end we feel like we make a good fit, then we can move forward with scheduling an intake. If not, that is also okay, and I will help find you some referrals for a therapist that might be a better fit.
Although it does not take the place of therapy, a consultation is a great place to ask questions, learn what you are looking for out of therapy, and to get to know each other briefly before proceeding forward with therapy.
ACT
ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) is a fundamental part of my approach to therapy, as utilizing mindfulness to make contact with the present moment can provide a lot of insight into how we might relate to, and even identify with, our thoughts and emotions. By slowing down our minds, we can become the observer of our lives in the moment, and the more present we become allows us to be more intentional with how we take actions towards the values that matter to us the most.
Somatic Therapy
From how we sleep, to our diets and exercise, to how we carry stress in the body, our physiology informs our emotional states, whether we are aware of it or not. In therapy, we will work together to bring insight into physiology, and connect to the body in the here and now to help normalize, bring into awareness, and better affirm how it relates to your emotional experiences. Stress is a normal part of life, but it can be greatly exacerbated when it occurs out of our understanding of what may be happening on a physiological level.
What Type of Therapy Do I Use?
I utilize concepts from Psychodynamics, ACT, and Somatic Therapy—often highlighted by Existential themes and what it means to be human.
Psychodynamics
In session, we might try to better understand what behaviors you are wishing to change by looking into previous relationships, attachment figures, and early patterns that have informed these behaviors. In other words, we will work collaboratively to bring insight into unconscious factors that may drive behaviors and coping mechanisms.
Office Details
Walk and Talk Therapy
For those interested, I offer walk and talk therapy. Prefer to have therapy on the Burke-Gilman or overlooking Lake Union? That is always an option. Add some fresh air to therapy!
Located next to Gasworks Park in Fremont, our building has a spacious and comfortable waiting area. There is ample street parking, as well as delicious cafes, restaurants, and other hangs in the immediate vicinity. For those with ADA based needs, I offer telehealth therapy and am happy to accommodate however I can.
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