Life can feel messy, complicated, and overwhelming at times - usually more often than we want. We all come from some sort of family legacy, and we move forward into the world creating our own chosen or biological family. If you're reading this, it's probably because something in your own family story, past or present, is making it difficult to move into the unknown of the future. I have a particular warm spot for parents - those parenting young babies and kids, as well as those moving through the turbulent adolescent years. Parenting can bring up powerful beliefs, scripts, and expectations from our own childhood experiences. Whether you are striving to keep up with some model of parenting you hold inside, or trying to parent without using the same playbook as your own parents, finding your own voice as a parent can take a lot of work and patience.
I practice what's called relational psychoanalytic psychotherapy. That means we pay attention not only to what you're experiencing, but to the patterns that emerge between us in the therapy room. Together, we become curious about how your relationships have shaped you—and how a relationship with another person can become a place where something genuinely new becomes possible.
Therapy can be a space where you can slow down, take a deep breath, and start to untangle all the internal and external pressures life brings. I am a licensed therapist in the state of Washington (license #MC61530229). I work with individuals, as well as couples and parents. I believe that relationships are built on emotional expression, vulnerability and honesty, and I believe therapy can help to build different emotional and relational muscles. If you are looking for in-person therapy in Seattle, I look forward to hearing from you. My office is centrally located in Madison Valley, 8 minutes from Montlake/520, convenient to the Central District, University District, Beacon Hill, South Seattle and the Eastside. I also meet with people via telehealth as needed, though I find the person-to-person benefits of in-person therapy quite compelling. To schedule an appointment, email Rosanne at rosanne@rosannegreenway.com.