I am a licensed mental health counselor in the State of Washington and have been in practice since 1997. Prior to my interest in therapy I was an educator which informs the work I do in therapy from a developmental perspective.
I have a broad base of experience in mental health from my work with community and non-profit agencies, as a supervisor/consultant, and from public and community presentations.
It is my belief that a great deal of our human suffering comes from relationship difficulties – be that in relationship to oneself or in relationship to others. Because of this, I see the relationship between the therapist and client as central to the work of therapy.
The basis of my approach to therapy involves both symptom reduction goals and exploration of deeper core issues.
Symptom reduction addresses current function, coping skill, and immediate life circumstances, and support systems and may be a necessary first step in the therapy process.
The deeper work of psychotherapy addresses the roots of mental and emotional woundedness and suffering. It is often the inevitable wounds of living this life that disrupt relationship with self and others. It is my experience that, as humans, our deepest longing is for the intimacy of relationship. The journey to explore layers of deeply held pain is a courageous and often emotionally difficult journey. I believe that the relationship of therapy may provide a safe space to explore both woundedness and the possibilities of growth and healing.
The basis of my approach to psychotherapy is existential, an humanistic approach which addresses the importance of making meaning and seeking authenticity in one’s life. From this broad base, I utilize a range of approaches including cognitive-behavioral techniques, emotional processing, mindfulness.
A great deal of my work is working with individuals who have experienced childhood trauma or abuse. It is my experience that healing and growth may emerge from the deep pain of childhood suffering, regardless of the passage of time.
I work with individual adults. Issues I often address are:
I have a broad base of experience in mental health from my work with community and non-profit agencies, as a supervisor/consultant, and from public and community presentations.
It is my belief that a great deal of our human suffering comes from relationship difficulties – be that in relationship to oneself or in relationship to others. Because of this, I see the relationship between the therapist and client as central to the work of therapy.
The basis of my approach to therapy involves both symptom reduction goals and exploration of deeper core issues.
Symptom reduction addresses current function, coping skill, and immediate life circumstances, and support systems and may be a necessary first step in the therapy process.
The deeper work of psychotherapy addresses the roots of mental and emotional woundedness and suffering. It is often the inevitable wounds of living this life that disrupt relationship with self and others. It is my experience that, as humans, our deepest longing is for the intimacy of relationship. The journey to explore layers of deeply held pain is a courageous and often emotionally difficult journey. I believe that the relationship of therapy may provide a safe space to explore both woundedness and the possibilities of growth and healing.
The basis of my approach to psychotherapy is existential, an humanistic approach which addresses the importance of making meaning and seeking authenticity in one’s life. From this broad base, I utilize a range of approaches including cognitive-behavioral techniques, emotional processing, mindfulness.
A great deal of my work is working with individuals who have experienced childhood trauma or abuse. It is my experience that healing and growth may emerge from the deep pain of childhood suffering, regardless of the passage of time.
I work with individual adults. Issues I often address are:
- Depression
- Anxiety and Stress
- Relationship difficulties
- Childhood abuse and trauma (including sexual abuse)
- Family relationship difficulties
- Grief
- Personal Identity/Existential Concerns (Who am I? Finding meaning in life)
- Life Transitions
Janice M. Palm, MA, LMHC
206.781.3532