West Seattle Therapy

In-person Therapy for Adults in West Seattle and Online throughout Washington

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 more to life than this. Maybe your world has been turned upside down by a big change or loss, or maybe you just feel “stuck”. You’re tired of doubting yourself and you’re ready for things to be different.

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 need to make changes but are struggling to do so.

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 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 we’ll do more than just talk – 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, anxiety, and grief.