Child, Teen, & Adult Therapy
Seattle, WA
About Me
Hi, I'm Dr. Trent! I help kids, teens, and adults struggling with mental health challenges such as anxiety, OCD, and depression. See below for more about my specialties. For more info about me, please see my bio.
Education
University of Washington, PhD, Clinical Psychology
University of California San Diego, APA Clinical Psychology Internship
Professional Credentials
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Washington, PY 61361179
Services
I provide therapy services for children, teens, and adults.
Specialties
Anxiety
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Stress and coping
Depression (mild to moderate)
Child behavioral challenges (e.g., opposition, school refusal)
Treatments
I use a variety of evidence-based treatments to meet the unique needs of my clients, many of which are consistent with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) including:
Exposure therapy
Exposure and response prevention (ERP)
Behavioral Activation (BA)
Cognitive therapy
I also specialize in behavioral parent training for challenging child behaviors.
I do not provide neuropsychological testing services, including formal diagnostic evaluations for ADHD and ASD.
Service Times
In-person appointments: Monday - Wednesday
Virtual (Telehealth) appointments: Monday - Thursday
Therapy Style and Values
Personalized: The joy of my job is getting to know my clients and creating treatment plans that integrate their cultural identities, personal values, and individual interests. I value working with my clients in a holistic way to create sustainable change in their lives rather than merely treating a diagnosis. My "style" is marked by compassion, fun, humor, and a down-to-earth attitude.
Specialized: I primarily specialize in treatment for anxiety and OCD. However, I also provide evidence-based treatment for a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns (see specialties listed above). Because I value providing high-quality care within the scope of my expertise, I may not be the best fit for certain clients and conditions. I offer a free consultation appointment to help prospective clients determine if my practice is a good fit.
Action-oriented: Less talk, more rock! Therapy involves talking, but it is also requires taking action. I help clients identify ways to think and act differently in response to their mental health concerns so they feel better and leave therapy equipped to manage future challenges. This requires active practice, which is why clients are assigned weekly goals to build confidence using acquired skills in their everyday lives.
Coordinated Care: When indicated, I coordinate care with other health providers such as primary doctors or psychiatrists for medication management. For child and teen clients, I coordinate with school staff as needed to help support clients with social-emotional and academic functioning at school. Additionally, for child (and sometimes teen) clients, I require caregiver involvement in the therapy process. Sometimes this involves separate meetings with caregivers in addition to, or instead of, individual child/teen sessions.
Based in Science: As a trained research scientist and clinical practitioner, the care I provide is firmly rooted in evidence-based treatments and principles. I regularly review new research findings, participate in continual education trainings, and consult with colleagues to ensure that I am offering the best care available.