West Seattle Therapy
Help For Getting Unstuck
Specializing in Anxiety, Life Transitions, and Grief
In-Person in West Seattle | Online in WA & NY
Therapy in West Seattle and Online Throughout Washington State
Life is not what you expected.
You look around and part of you thinks you should be happy, satisfied, and dealing with whatever comes your way with more ease and gratitude, but instead you feel lost, like you are going through the motions. When you imagined what your life would feel like at this point, this was not it. Even if you can't put your finger on exactly what is wrong, something inside of you just knows there is another way. Maybe your world has been turned upside down by a big change or loss, or maybe you just feel “stuck”. Either way, you’re tired of doubting yourself and you’re ready for things to be different.
Alana Jaeck, West Seattle Therapist. Specializing in life transitions, anxiety, grief, and relationship issues.
Hi, my name is Alana (she/her). I am a therapist in West Seattle and I’m so glad you’re here.
I help people who are feeling stuck in their lives and realizing they want or need to make changes but aren’t sure how to move forward.
If you’re contemplating a big life transition (relationship changes, becoming a parent, relocating, starting college or graduate school, divorce/breakup, career changes, or a shift in identity or way of life) our counseling sessions will help you figure out what you want your life to look like and how to get there. Or if you’re already in the midst of a change, our sessions can help you navigate the uncertainty and overwhelm and find your path through the chaos.
If you’ve had a major loss in your life and are grieving, we work together to find a way through the pain. You don’t need to “get over it” or “move on”, but it is possible to get to a place where things don’t hurt so much all the time.
What could life look like if you trusted yourself?
Expect our weekly sessions to look authentic. We’ll create a safe and non-judgmental environment where you feel comfortable to freely express yourself. You’ll be both supported and challenged. We’ll take an approach that’s a good fit for you and if you know talk therapy isn’t enough we’ll use somatic tools such as Brainspotting to go deeper and help you get real relief. Therapy is often hard work but it doesn’t have to be all serious – there is plenty of room for laughter and profanity. Many of my clients begin to talk about how they feel clear about who they are and what they want. It's a relief to know that how life is today, isn't how it has to be forever.
You don’t have to stay stuck. Reach out today for your free consultation for therapy in West Seattle.
Life changes can be really hard and scary even when it is something you want. But you don’t have to do it alone. If you are ready to stop pretending everything is okay and start living life differently, contact me for a free 15-minute consultation at 646-543-7878, or here.
My specialties include life transitions, relationship issues, and grief.
FAQs About Therapy West Seattle
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I provide individual therapy for adults 18+. My foundation is holistic, trauma-informed, and person-centered (meaning, I believe you are the expert on you), and depending on the client I utilize the following types of therapy: Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment-based, mindfulness, and strength-based. I have over ten years of experience providing therapy to help people navigate grief, life transitions, anxiety, and relationship issues. It is crucial to take into account the whole person and their context when determining what therapy will look like. There is no one-size-fits-all approach and we will work together to determine what will be a good fit for you. If something isn’t working, we’ll try something else. I believe that we all have the capacity to grow and change, and at the same time, I recognize the very real limitations and challenges of oppression and other systemic and societal issues.
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In-person therapy sessions take place at my office in West Seattle. I also currently provide online therapy in Washington and online therapy in New York. All online therapy sessions take place via a secure video conferencing platform. You must be physically located in WA or NY during our sessions due to current licensing laws.
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My standard fee for a 50-minute session is $200. Extended sessions may be available. Many of my clients utilize their insurance benefits to cover the cost of therapy — if you have a PPO plan then it may be possible for you to seek reimbursement. I am happy to discuss this with you further during our consultation.
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The first step is to contact me for a free consultation. This 15-20 minute conversation gives you the opportunity to share your hopes for therapy, ask questions, and get a feel for what it might be like to work with me. It will also help me get a better understanding of what you’re looking for so I can determine if I’m the right person to help. If it seems like we’re a good fit then we will schedule your first appointment and get you set up in the secure online portal where you can complete your paperwork prior to our first session.
IFS Therapy and Brainspotting in West Seattle
In-person therapy for adults in Seattle and online throughout Washington State.
