Welcome to Roots of Compassion Therapy
Specialized therapy for adults with bipolar disorder, stress and burnout, and for mental health caregivers in Seattle and across Washington.
Does This Sound Familiar…
As someone with bipolar disorder?
Feeling overwhelmed trying to manage your mood and daily stressors
Struggling to achieve routine and balance
Trying to regain a sense of control when life feels chaotic
Finding ways to prevent your symptoms from getting worse
As a caregiver supporting a loved one in crisis or with a chronic mental illness?
Feeling exhausted and needing more tools to prioritize yourself
Looking for support from someone who knows what you are going through
Needing help figuring out which boundaries to set and maintain with your loved one
Wanting a safe space to process what is going on and the impact this has had on you
Hi, my name is Michelle. I’m here for you!
I can help you…
Feel LIGHTER
Feel HAPPIER in your routine
Set HEALTHY BOUNDARIES with yourself and others
Be more fulfilled in your WORK-LIFE BALANCE
PROBLEM SOLVE stressors
Prioritize your SELF-CARE
Services
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You’re looking for a warm, compassionate, and knowledgeable therapist that can support you through the ups and downs, and all that’s in between. Things may feel confusing, overwhelming, and frustrating, as you are learning what works best for you, but it’s critical to feel heard and accepted. I want to help you create healthy routines and problem solve how you can still live a life that is fulfilling where you are not defined by your diagnosis.
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You’re carrying a heavy load supporting your loved one navigating a crisis, hospitalization, or a chronic mental illness. You’ve been so focused on caring and advocating for them that you have not been able to care for yourself or maintain healthy boundaries on how much bandwidth you have. It feels lonely and helpless at times when there are so many barriers to getting adequate care for your loved one. I can help you lift the weight and feel supported and prioritized again.
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You’re overworked, underpaid, unsupported, and unappreciated in your emotionally draining workplace, perhaps in a helping profession or high-performance role. You feel stuck and are having trouble achieving good work-life balance. Let’s change that! I can help you sort through how you want to move forward and work towards finding happiness and balance again.
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Anxiety can feel scary, unmanageable, and like a never-ending cycle. You may be feeling anxious from daily demands, feel pressure from work or relationships, or struggle with constant worrying. I will help you prioritize which anxiety areas in your life to address first and explore ways to relax and give your thoughts and worries a break.
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Depression can feel very isolating, hopeless, and lonely at times. You may have experienced a small or large event or life change, a series of small challenges adding up, or perhaps you have just been feeling down for no particular reason. I can help get you to a place where you feel lighter, happier, and notice your depressive symptoms lifting.
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Supporting mental health professionals needing assistance with clients with chronic suicidality, safety planning needs, or inpatient hospitalizations. I offer consulting services, bringing in my extensive background from almost a decade working inpatient behavioral health. I want to help you feel more comfortable, confident, and clear on what steps to take with your client that is in both your best interests.
Service Fees
Free 15-Minute Consultation
Duration: 15 Minutes
Pricing: FREE
Share briefly about why you are seeking therapy at this time and what you hope to get out of it. Get your all questions answered to make sure we are a good fit and you feel comfortable moving forward!
Intake Session
Duration: 80 Minutes
Pricing: $225
Deep dive into your background and current stressors. We’ll build rapport together and review some policies. I’ll support you with creating your therapy goals and making a plan for how to address them.
Individual Therapy Session
Duration: 50 Minutes
Pricing: $150
This time is all about YOU! We can discuss your stressors and how to cope or problem solve, process life events or emotions, or work on your goals. I’ll help guide you and give you options and tools to grow, and check-in and get feedback to best support you in your therapy journey.
Payment Information
I am an out-of-network provider and do not accept insurance, but am happy to provide you with a superbill you can submit to your insurance for possible full or partial reimbursement. Please first contact your insurance about out-of-network benefits for reimbursement and let me know if you would like to receive superbills. Accounts are automatically charged to process the credit card payment the night of each session through the electronic health record (EHR) system I use.