MEET TREINA ARONSON, LPCC, LMHC
Helping you create a more peaceful, satisfying and authentic life.
I work with adults who are capable, thoughtful, and used to being responsible for others — often for much of their lives.
Many of the people who come to me have already been in therapy and understand their history. What they’re looking for now isn’t more insight, but help changing long-standing patterns that still shape how they live and relate.
THIS IS THE BEGINNING OF SOMETHING GREAT.
You’re ready to understand & manage your emotions so you can feel less stressed & more like yourself. I’m ready to help.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed and burnt out, you’re in the right place.
We’ll work well together if you…
Feel responsible for the well-being of the people and world around you—and often feel your efforts go unappreciated
Have tried to use logic or research to overcome your anxieties, but no amount of thinking or problem-solving has helped
Are independent, resourceful, introverted, or creative
Have trouble relaxing or feeling at ease, even when you can’t put your finger on what’s wrong
Often feel unheard by those around you and unsettled in your body
Are still affected by painful memories of something from your past
Want to stop making yourself small for the comfort of others and start taking up space
MY APPROACH
Let’s work together to set you up for success—whatever that looks like for you.
If you resonated with any of the qualities listed above, chances are you’ve been facing life’s challenges without much help. Let me assure you: you deserve the same level of care and support you give to others. So, if it seems harder than ever to manage your day-to-day tasks and responsibilities, know that you don’t have to carry that burden on your own anymore.
When we begin our work together, we’ll talk about what you’ve been struggling with most recently and start there. I’ll give you tools and skills to ground yourself, communicate effectively, and make your daily life a bit easier. I often pull these tools—things like breathing exercises or mindfulness techniques—from my experience as a certified yoga teacher. They’ll help you feel more present in your body and able to observe your emotions rather than letting them overwhelm you.
Once we’ve tackled the immediate issues, we’ll begin exploring more deeply to find their origins. We’ll move at whatever pace feels comfortable for you, but ultimately getting to the bottom of these issues will allow you to experience long-lasting relief. Through this deeper work, you’ll be able to let go of the things outside your control, express your needs and set boundaries, stop feeling bad or guilty about taking up space, and create a life you love.
Therapy with me…
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You’ve gotten yourself this far—that’s a huge achievement! I know that you’re a capable person, so I’ll give you all the relevant information I know about the opinions and theories of experts, and then let you chew on them and discover what insights they bring up.
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As someone with high expectations of themselves, it can be difficult to see all the ways in which you’ve succeeded in life. I want to help you see your strengths and build upon them in our work. For example, if you’re generally a logical or analytical thinker, I’ll help you understand the logic behind the methods we’ll use together. This will help you feel confident that this work is evidence-based and will get you where you want to go.
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I know caring for others and being independent are integral parts of your life. So, instead of asking you to give that up completely, I’ll help you figure out how to have more balance in your life while keeping those values intact. We’ll also identify your values regarding other areas of life, and use those as a compass to guide us on the path forward.
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It’s hard to move on from the past when your body is holding onto the feelings you felt then. Together, we can process and understand how the past impacts you today, and come up with solutions that can help you start feeling better.
My Training & Education
I’m a therapist with nearly 20 years of experience helping people overcome anxiety, burnout, and trauma—often using a method called EMDR. I serve clients virtually in Seattle and across Washington and California.
Master’s Degree in (Existential-Phenomenology) Psychology- Seattle University
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (minor in Culture Studies)-Antioch University, Seattle
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) -State of California
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) -State of Washington
Certified EMDR- EMDR Institute
Certified Yoga Teacher - Krishnamacharya tradition
Gottman Level 1 Training- The Gottman Institute
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)