Life is hard. I can help.
Compassionate, collaborative counseling in Bellevue, WA and online throughout Washington State
Does this sound like you?
You’ve been feeling emotionally “off” lately. Perhaps things look fine on the outside, but inside you feel unsettled, sad, anxious, or disconnected—from others, from your life, or even from yourself. You’re surviving, but you’re pretty sure there’s got to be a better way.
What you’re hoping for: to feel less stressed, less emotionally raw, and to be more present and peaceful. To live with authenticity and confidence. To feel more connected with people you care about. To find more meaning in your days, and more trust in your inner voice.
You’re not afraid to do the work—but you don’t want to do it alone.
The good news is that things can get better. Whether you've worked with a therapist before or are starting out for the very first time, I'm so glad you're here. I'll walk this journey with you from start to finish.
I don’t pretend to have all the answers, but I do know a thing or two about helping you process and understand your own experiences in a way that leads to a more fulfilling life based on your unique needs, goals, and values. I’ll be right beside you as we explore what’s no longer working and what might be ready to emerge. Together, we’ll help you understand yourself better, find new ways of doing things, grow compassion for yourself, and create more authentic connection, with yourself and with others.
Have a seat,
let’s talk.
Hi, I’m Kristy Swanson, MA, LMHCA. I provide therapy and counseling services in person in Bellevue, and virtually throughout Washington state.
I can help you with…
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Life Stressors
Sometimes, life throws you an unexpected curve ball. Divorce, loss of a loved one, career stress, family drama, and other plot twists can bring feelings of grief, anger, anxiety, burnout, and numbness. I can help you navigate through painful circumstances, make difficult choices and decisions, and find greater resilience, emotional stability, and well-being in the midst of uncertainty and upheaval.
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Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and depression can show up at any time in life, sometimes in response to particular circumstances, or sometimes for no identifiable reason. I can help you learn effective tools and practices that will help you find more peace, ease, and lightness, and leave you feeling grounded and stable even when working through difficult times.
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Relationships
Whether a friend, a life partner, a family member, or a coworker, relationships are at the heart of what gives our lives shape and meaning. Yet they can also be sources of stress and pain. Emotions and habitual behavioral patterns can get in the way of satisfying connections. I help you communicate with more clarity, set productive boundaries, navigate conflict with empathy and integrity, and build healthier relationships with the people you care about.
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Self Esteem
You’re extremely hard on yourself. Never good enough, pretty enough, smart enough—never enough, period. Negative self-talk, perfectionism, and feelings of shame or worthlessness lead you to playing small and shrinking away from the life you want. I can help you reconnect with your own intrinsic worth, and help you to give yourself the same empathy, compassion, and kindness that you give to others in your life.