Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
As a licensed therapist in Washington, I bring 18 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenging life transitions, mental health concerns, and personal growth. I specialize in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship dynamics with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
My therapeutic work focuses on empowering individuals to develop deeper self-understanding, improve communication skills, and build resilience. I have extensive expertise in supporting women through various life stages, including pregnancy, parenting challenges, and personal transitions. My approach honors each client’s unique journey, creating a supportive environment where healing and personal growth can flourish.
I am committed to helping clients work through difficult emotions like guilt, shame, and isolation, and supporting those experiencing social anxiety, panic attacks, and attachment challenges. My goal is to provide thoughtful, affirming guidance that helps you reconnect with your inner strength and move toward more fulfilling life experiences.
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Shirley Barnes is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington (WA LMHC LH61374861) with 18 years of experience supporting individuals through complex emotional challenges. Her practice centers on guiding people through life transitions, mental health concerns, and personal growth with a steady, client-centered approach.
She specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship dynamics, and parenting, and has particular experience supporting women through life stages including pregnancy and the challenges of parenting. Shirley focuses on helping clients develop deeper self-understanding, improve communication skills, and build resilience to manage both everyday stress and major changes.
Shirley is committed to helping clients work through difficult emotions such as guilt, shame, and isolation, and to supporting those experiencing social anxiety, panic attacks, and attachment challenges. Her goal is to offer thoughtful, affirming guidance that helps people reconnect with their inner strength and move toward more fulfilling life experiences.
Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.
A major benefit is flexibility – you can connect with a therapist in the format that feels best for you, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility often makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule.
All participating clinicians are licensed professionals, and if you decide you would prefer a different fit you may switch therapists at any time. Online therapy can be a practical, accessible option for many people seeking support for everyday and longer-term mental health needs.
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