Kristen Schaer
LMHC
- Elliott Bay, Washington
- In-Person
- Couples Therapy
- Individual Therapy
- she/her/hers
- Serves Ages 18 to 99
Primary Specialties
- Sexuality
- Intimacy Issues
- LGBTQ Specialized
- Creativity
Also Experienced With
- ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
- Anxiety
- Attachment Issues
- Attachment Therapy
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Biofeedback
- Communication Issues
- Depression
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Stress
- Transgender Issues
- Trauma
Overview
As a therapist, I believe that my work is to help others locate the strength, courage, self-compassion, and tools to create the life they want. Pleasure is a vital part of our human experience, and I am interested in how identity, cultural background, history, trauma, gender, identity, ability, and relationships help us experience it in a way that feels profoundly personal, empowering, and connected to others.
I’ve worked with a variety of populations, including LGBTQIA, trans, neurodivergent, kinky, polyamorous, disabled, and asexual. Decolonization, anti-racism, inclusivity, Transformative Justice, and understanding how we are all responsible for dismantling systems of oppression are central to my framework of practice. I try to decenter myself as an “expert” and strongly endeavor to foster a person-centered, hope-based, bio-psycho-social minded, collaborative experience.