Empowering Adults to Live a Happier, Healthier Life
At Kirkland Psychotherapy, we understand the importance of taking care of one's mental health. Our team, led by Sue Moreland, MSW, LICSW, is dedicated to providing creative and effective counseling and psychotherapy services to adults in Kirkland, Washington. We believe that everyone deserves a chance to live a happy and fulfilling life, and we are committed to helping our clients achieve their desired outcomes.
Our Services
Our services are designed to address a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, phobias, relationship issues, and transition and loss. We understand that each individual's journey is unique, and we take a personalized approach to care. Our adult counseling and psychotherapy services include:
- Managing Anxiety and Phobias: We help clients explore the root causes of their fear and anxiety, develop coping strategies, and learn to manage their symptoms.
- Creating New Patterns and Habits: We use cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness training to help clients change their thought patterns and behaviors.
- Relationship Strategies: We help clients understand themselves in the context of their relationships, build trust and intimacy, and develop healthy communication skills.
- Coping With Transition and Loss: We provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to process their emotions, find resilience, and heal.
Our Approach
At Kirkland Psychotherapy, we believe that care should be individualized, creative, and effective. We take a thorough and evidence-based approach to assessment, identifying our clients' needs and goals. We then develop a clear and concise plan for care, providing effective and efficient therapy sessions. Our practice is based on empowerment and strength, affirming our clients' experiences and exploring their ethnicity, race, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
Meet Sue Moreland, MSW, LICSW
Sue Moreland, MSW, LICSW, is a licensed social worker with over 25 years of experience in mental health. She has worked in community mental health settings, counseled college students, and worked with adolescents and families in public schools and correctional settings. Sue has built a private counseling and psychotherapy practice, providing attentive, respectful, and individualized care to her clients. She is honored to join her clients on their journey toward a more meaningful, satisfying, and happy life.
Therapist Review: Sue
Disappointing Experience
The reviewer, Kate, had a negative experience with Sue as her therapist during high school. She found Sue to be unhelpful and made her feel judged and uncomfortable. This led to Kate changing therapists after months of working with Sue.
Lack of Support and Belief
Kate expressed disappointment in Sue's inability to believe in her and support her during their therapy sessions. She felt that Sue did not have faith in her abilities, which made her feel discouraged.
Comparison to Later Therapy Experience
Kate contrasted her experience with Sue to her later therapy experience, which she found to be much more helpful and supportive. She reported doing well in school and attributed this to her new therapist.
Recommendation
Kate explicitly stated that she would not recommend Sue as a therapist due to her negative experience.
