Helen Shields, LICSW — Psychologist in Seattle, WA
AddressColumbia Tower 701 5th Ave 42nd Floor WA, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone+1310-421-9917
Websitethrivingcenterofpsych.com
Helen Shields is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Seattle, Washington. She offers individual therapy for adults, adolescents, and children, as well as family and couples counseling. Shields specializes in supporting individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, emotional regulation challenges, and life transitions. Her therapeutic approach is collaborative, compassionate, and evidence-based, utilizing modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. She is committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space to empower clients toward meaningful change and help them reclaim their sense of self and confidence.
Best for
- Individuals with anxiety or depression
- Clients experiencing trauma
- Families seeking to strengthen relationships
- Adolescents and children
| Key services | Individual therapy, Adult therapy, Teen therapy, Child therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy |
| Languages | English |
| Tags | licsw, cbt, dbt, trauma therapy, anxiety counseling, depression support, family counseling, couples therapy, seattle therapist, virtual therapy |
Location
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