True defiance is crafting your own path to success. It’s time to step up and live life on your own terms.
Offering online and in-person therapy in Washington
Hello! I'm Maleia.
I help individuals advance with determination and grit, enabling them to build resilience, uncover their purpose, and take charge of their own narrative.
Does this sound like you?
Feeling overwhelmed constantly by work and increasing work demands as a first responder.
Struggling with negative thoughts or beliefs following difficult calls.
Feeling like you failed or did not do enough to save a life.
Struggling with a lack of patience and getting into more frequent arguments with your family.
Feeling abandoned by your military or first responder spouse and embarrassed for being alone often.
Getting angry as a first responder or first responder spouse about shift work creating issues in being able to show up consistently for your kids.
Taking unnecessary risks or increased use of drugs/alcohol to ‘take the edge off’, ‘numb out’, or ‘forget’
Struggling with sleep due to nightmares/flashbacks or struggling to ‘turn off’ your thoughts
People seek therapy for a multitude of reasons, and while we could list countless struggles—each one being real, valid, and undeniably tough.
What if it didn’t have to be this way?
Whether you’re new to therapy or have been before, you deserve support, a space where you can prioritize yourself, and genuine understanding. It’s draining to constantly project that you’re managing everything perfectly and to hide behind a façade of okayness. Asking for help can feel daunting, but it’s not a sign of failure, weakness, or inadequacy; it’s an act of courage.
I specialize in working with active duty military, veterans, first responders, their spouses, and older teens. In our work together, you’ll benefit not just from my professional expertise, but also from my personal experience—I’ve walked these paths myself. When I say, ‘I understand,’ I truly mean it. Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, so my approach will be customized to meet your unique needs and goals.
It’s time to move beyond temporary fixes and stop managing everything alone. You deserve lasting change and a life filled with confidence, joy, and autonomy.
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Therapy for Military Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses
Military members and veterans often seek therapy to address issues such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and trauma related to their service. They may also seek help for difficulties with reintegration into civilian life, relationship problems, and struggles with identity and purpose. This can also affect their spouses, often leading to emotional strain, relationship challenges, and feelings of isolation. Therapy provides a space to process these experiences, manage symptoms, and build coping strategies for a healthier, more balanced life.
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Therapy for First Responders and First Responder Spouses
First responders often seek therapy to address personal issues directly linked to the chronic stress and trauma from their jobs. This can also affect their spouses, who may feel burdened, abandoned, overwhelmed, and isolated. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space for both first responders and their spouses to explore these challenges and identify barriers to moving forward.
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Therapy for older Teens
Adolescence can be a difficult time for both teens and parents. Teens can struggle between a need for autonomy and a strong desire to belong. Relationships with friends become their primary focus. Parents are often worried and confused about changes their teens are going through, and may find it difficult to distinguish between normal adolescent behaviors and recognizing when something is truly wrong. Teen counseling can help.