Anna Kim Douglass

I am a licensed mental health therapist who is passionate about helping individuals lead more connected, balanced, and fulfilled lives. I have been working in the mental health field since 2017 after graduating from the University of Washington with my Master's in Social Work with a clinical focus on mental health. I serve adult women and hold all sessions via telehealth. I specialize in anxiety and trauma treatment, and I also have extensive experience helping clients navigate through life transitions, attachment issues, family of origin stress, depression, women’s issues, and parenthood.

I provide compassionate evidence-based care as I use my clinical expertise to support clients. My approach to therapy is integrative and holistic, drawing from a blend of evidence-based techniques like CBT and the grounding principles and skills of DBT, such as mindfulness and emotion regulation. I also interweave the neurobiology of attachment and trauma into my work and use EMDR to help address deep mental and emotional wounds that feel stuck and stored in the mind and body. My work with clients relies heavily on neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to rewire and heal through new neural connections.

My clients are the experts in their life story. I offer support and clinical tools that can help individuals take charge of their mental health with confidence and lead the life that is most meaningful to them. As a clinical social worker, I operate from a strengths and systems based perspective and ensure that I leverage my clients' naturally occurring inner strengths and wisdom in our therapy journey together. Rather than treating a mere diagnosis, I collaborate holistically with my clients in their environment to achieve the sustainable positive change and healing they seek and deserve.

The initial session generally entails an assessment of client presenting concerns, needs, and goals. It also marks the start of us establishing our therapeutic alliance as provider and client. In my practice, I prioritize forming empowering therapeutic relationships with my clients to cultivate a sense of safety and trust. Helping my clients feel safe and seen is a top priority in my practice as a therapist. Clients can expect that I will attune to their needs and emotional states as I sit with them and hold space without judgment. They can also expect authentic connection and warmth from me as a provider. I would be honored to walk alongside you in your journey of self-discovery and growth as we work collaboratively toward your goals together.