

Aetna members in Kirkland can access affordable mental health care through Headway, with copays ranging from $0-$30 per session. Our network of 2,045 providers offers flexible scheduling and free initial consultations.
I use a solution focused approach which means I use modalities that suit your needs best. They include CBT, DBT, EMDR, and mindfulness practices.
What can clients expect from their first session with you?During our initial therapy session, my priority is to create a safe space for you to share your story and understand how I can best support you. You can expect:
-Introductions & Overview: To discuss the framework for our work together and a chance for you to ask any initial questions about the process.
-Sharing Your Presenting Concerns: This is your opportunity to describe what brings you to therapy. We'll focus on the challenges and symptoms you are currently experiencing, giving me a clear understanding of your primary concerns.
-Brief History Taking: To provide comprehensive support, I'll ask some questions about your relevant personal history, including past experiences, family background, and any previous therapeutic experiences. This helps illuminate patterns and influences on your current situation.
-Collaborative Goal Setting: Together, we'll begin to identify what you hope to achieve through therapy. This isn't about having all the answers now; it's about forming initial goals that will guide our work and help you move towards the changes you desire.
By the end of our first session, my aim is for you to feel heard, understood, and have a clearer sense of how we can work together to support your journey towards healing and well-being. There will always be room for suggestions concerning our work together, including keeping each other accountable.
Hello,
My name is Dr. Christine Gomes and I have been licensed as a clinical psychologist for the past 9.5 years. I received my doctoral degree from Rosemead School of Psychology in Los Angeles County, California. While I was in training, I worked with a wide variety of clients in different settings. In recent years, I have focused heavily on trauma-focused therapy techniques.
My passion is to help individuals who are stuck in life's transitions move into a productive space. I have over seven years of experience working with adults, couples, and adolescents impacted by stress, anxiety, life transitions, work-related challenges, lack of fulfillment, and depression. I have advanced training in EMDR, trauma-based care, and relationship dynamics. I look forward to working with you.
I help adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that keep repeating. Many of my clients are working through depression, trauma, relationship stress, recovery challenges, and the desire to feel more grounded, connected, and in control.



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