Amberlynne Claussen

...process traumatic events or a disability, identify and restructure unhelpful patterns, organize thoughts, develop understanding about a mental health diagnosis, reduce trauma or PTSD symptoms, amplify strengths and develop systems for challenging areas, or work to Improve communication with your partner or family.

...observant, providing the "why" behind techniques and activities, attuned, caring, and intentional.

...is to be asked questions. Lots and lots of questions! I will ask several biological, psychological, social, emotional, and spiritual questions to help create a snapshot of your experiences.

...people kept telling me to become one. All my life, I have been in leadership and mentorship positions. My favorite part is witnessing growth in confidence and developing new beliefs. As a therapist, I have the honor of helping clients, like you, break down old and unhelpful beliefs and rebuild with new perspective and intentionality.

I grew up in Pennsylvania and then lived in Paraguay, Canada, and Indonesia. After living abroad for 12 years, I landed in Washington. Before opening my private practice, I worked in women's prisons, teen centers, indigenous tribes, and community health centers. Each place challenged and helped me develop unique skills.