MODERN THERAPY FOR HIGHLY SENSITIVE PEOPLE

Relatable counseling for HSP’s and the people who love them.

Supporting the highly sensitive person with in-person and online therapy in Bellevue, WA and throughout Washington state.

You feel it all, and it’s a lot.

Are you here because you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or paralyzed by indecision? You are in the right place.

We specialize in working with Highly Sensitive People and the people who love them.

Does this sound familiar?

You’re tired of feeling caught in this cycle:

“I feel everything so deeply. It’s like I’m walking around with my heart on my sleeve.”

“I freeze when I have to make a decision. I’m sure I will make the wrong choice every time.”

“I’m constantly replaying interactions with people in my mind and have a hard time letting go of things that have happened.”

● You need to fix things for people in your life

● Difficulty saying no for fear of disappointing

● Constantly replaying past interactions

● Feeling drained and resentful towards others

● Setting up impossible expectations of yourself

● Struggling to set or enforce boundries

● Trouble taking care of your own needs or feeling guilty when you do

● Avoiding conflict at all costs

● Live for others approval instead of what feels authentic to you

…. And you don’t know how to do it differently. We can help.

how we can help

Therapy for highly sensitive people can help you find balance and relieve the guilt.

Alignwell can help you:

Shift from seeing your sensitivity as a hurdle or problem, to a strength and superpower
Identify and get the root of what is causing you the most overwhelm, anxiety, and guilt
Adjust and implement more helpful thought and behavior patterns around your reactions and emotions, leading to less struggles with perfectionism
Learn practical and effective ways to feel better using reframing techniques and boundary setting.
Challenge limiting beliefs and replace them with healthier cognitive coping strategies and actionable steps
Understand and change the constant people pleasing and avoidance of conflict.

It’s time to gain peace and confidence. We are here to help.

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imagine if you…

Felt free from the cycle of second guessing and replaying the past so that life felt lighter and you could fully embrace the present moment.

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Learn how to manage your anxiety, overwhelm, and control your spiraling thoughts.

Improved relationships and felt genuinely connected with coworkers, friends, and people you love (without always putting them first).

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Understand where your impossible expectations of yourself come from and how to change it. Work on setting and following through on healthy boundaries in your relationships.

Could spend time on taking good care of yourself without guilt or shame.

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Let’s focus on how you can put yourself first without feeling selfish or fearing that you are letting someone else down.

I want you to know:

Being a HSP is a strength and a superpower.

We know, because we are Highly Sensitive people too.

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faqs

Common questions about therapy for highly sensitive people

● Perfectionism
● Lack of confidence and indecision
● Guilt and shame
● Self esteem and self worth
● People pleasing
● Understanding boundaries and how to set them
● Irritability and exhaustion
● Obsessing and overthinking
We specialize in working with:
● Those who are overwhelmed by strong sensory input and are very aware of subtleties in the environment
● People who find themselves needing to withdraw on busy days or when there is too much stimulation
● Those who become overwhelmed by having a lot to do in a short period of time and annoyed when others try to get me to do too many things at once
● People who prioritize to arrange their life to avoid upsetting or overwhelming situations
● Folks that are bothered by loud noises, chaotic scenes, and violent movies.
● Those who are creative or enjoy fine scents, tastes, sounds, and works of art.
*The above is taken from Elaine N Aron’s criteria for self-testing HSP, 1996
We will meet weekly or every other week in office or via a completely confidential, HIPAA compliant video platform. The first few sessions will be about getting to know you, taking the time to understand the challenges that bring you to therapy and the things that have shaped your world, and making sure you feel aligned with your counselor. From there, we will create a treatment plan together which will focus on your goals and how to reach them. Though this will be our roadmap for therapy, sessions are not overly structured, so if you encountered something specific that week, we’ll work through it together.
Many clients find that they have reached their goals in 4-6 months and no longer require ongoing sessions. We also see clients who chose to stay in therapy much longer as they have seen improvements and really enjoy having a place to process their thoughts/feelings and have ongoing support on a regular basis. Your therapist and you will regularly check in on your progress and discuss your continued care.
Click here to contact us! We understand this process can be a bit overwhelming at times and we are here to make it as easy as possible on you.