Therapy Approaches
At Greenlake Wellness, therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all. Our clinicians draw from a range of evidence-based and trauma-informed modalities to support healing at every level — mind, body, and nervous system.
We tailor treatment to you, integrating approaches that align with your goals, history, and lived experience.
We usually have immediate availability
FLEXIBLE ACCESS
In-office in Seattle, or telehealth in WA
WHO WE HELP
Individuals, couples, families, and teens.
AVAILABILITY
Immediate openings
M-F, 7am-8pm
INSURANCE
Premera, Lifewise,
Blue Cross Blue Shield
A Personalized Approach to Therapy
Our therapists draw from a variety of approaches customized to you and your situation. We’re happy to discuss specific training upon request. Some clients prefer structured, skills-based work. Others benefit from deeper parts exploration or body-centered processing. We collaborate with you to determine what feels most supportive and effective.
Below are some of the approaches our clinicians may incorporate into your care.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors.
It focuses on practical tools and strategies that can create meaningful change in daily life.
CBT is often helpful for:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Stress management
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Negative self-talk
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Behavior change goals
Clients who appreciate clear tools and structured work often benefit from CBT.
Somatic & Nervous System Work
Somatic therapy focuses on the connection between the mind and body. Trauma, stress, and anxiety don’t just live in thoughts — they are stored in the nervous system.
By increasing awareness of physical sensations and gently working with the body’s stress responses, somatic approaches can help regulate overwhelm and restore a sense of safety.
Somatic therapy may support:
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Chronic anxiety or panic
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Trauma recovery
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Burnout
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Nervous system dysregulation
Attachment-Based Therapy
Our earliest relationships shape how we connect, regulate, and experience safety.
Attachment-focused therapy explores patterns in relationships and supports the development of more secure connection, both with others and with yourself.
This work can be especially supportive for:
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Relationship difficulties
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Fear of abandonment
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Difficulty trusting
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Repeating relational patterns
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Childhood emotional wounds
Emotion Regulation & DBT Skills
DBT is a skills-based approach that supports emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
It focuses on balancing acceptance and change, learning to tolerate difficult emotions while building new ways of responding.
DBT skills may support:
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Intense emotional swings
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Relationship conflict
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Impulsivity
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Distress tolerance
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Boundary-setting
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Emotional overwhelm
Parts Work (IFS-Informed)
Our therapists may integrate concepts from Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients understand different “parts” of themselves.
We all have parts: the inner critic, the perfectionist, the anxious protector, the overwhelmed child. IFS helps you build a compassionate relationship with these parts rather than fighting or suppressing them.
Through this work, clients often experience:
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Reduced inner conflict
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Greater emotional clarity
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Increased self-compassion
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Relief from shame and self-judgment
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
EFT centers on understanding emotional responses and strengthening secure connection, both internally and relationally.
By bringing awareness to emotional patterns and attachment needs, it creates space for more honest communication, deeper understanding, and meaningful change.
EFT principles may support:
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Communication difficulties
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Emotional reactivity
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Feeling disconnected
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Relational misunderstandings
