Dena Nichols, MS, LMHCA

A Warm and Compassionate Therapist in Kirkland, WA

I'm Dena Nichols, a licensed mental health counselor associate with a Master's degree in Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy from Seattle Pacific University. I run a private practice in Kirkland, Washington, and I'm passionate about helping adults, families, and couples reach their full potential and live fulfilling lives.

My Approach to Therapy

My counseling style is warm, compassionate, flexible, collaborative, interactive, and non-judging. I believe in building a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship with my clients, where they feel safe enough to explore their concerns and grow.

I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches to address your specific needs and goals, including:

• Psychodynamic therapy: Exploring past experiences and unconscious patterns to understand current behaviors.
• Family systems therapy: Focusing on how family dynamics and relationships impact well-being.
• Developmental therapy: Examining how past experiences influence current development and relationships.
• Solution-focused therapy: Identifying and building on strengths to achieve lasting change.
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): Changing negative thinking patterns and behaviors to manage anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions.

Areas of Expertise

I have extensive experience in working with clients struggling with:

• ADD/ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and its impact on relationships and daily life.
• Anxiety: Overcoming debilitating worry and fear to live with greater peace and purpose.
• Depression: Finding hope and managing sadness and low mood to experience joy and fulfillment.
• Grief and loss: Processing painful experiences and developing coping mechanisms to move forward.
• Infertility: Understanding and navigating the emotional challenges of fertility struggles.
• Major life transitions: Managing anxiety and uncertainty associated with changing jobs, relationships, or moving.
• Relationship struggles: Strengthening communication and intimacy in romantic and family relationships.
• Parenting: Providing guidance and support to parents of children with various needs.

Discover Your Path to Healing and Growth

If you're ready to take control of your life and live a life of purpose and joy, I encourage you to contact me for a consultation. I look forward to accompanying you on your journey to healing, growth, and fulfillment.