Welcome! I’m so happy you’re here.
Skye White
MSW, LICSW, PLLC
Hi, I’m Skye (she/her).
I’m a licensed independent clinical social worker practicing individual therapy in the greater Seattle area.
I’m passionate about making therapy a success story for each of my clients.
Success in Therapy
What does success in therapy mean? It’s not about becoming perfect or never facing challenges again. It’s about equipping yourself with the right tools to better adapt to life’s hurdles. Success means understanding your patterns and making conscious choices in your thoughts and behaviors, rather than relying on unhelpful habits or coping mechanisms that don’t align with your values. Keep in mind that success varies from person to person, so focus on your unique path to healing.
Wondering what therapy is all about? It’s a conversation with someone outside of your daily life, where you can honestly examine your world. In therapy, you can explore your behaviors and patterns and practice new approaches. It’s a space for personal growth and learning.
About Me and My Approach
I’m good at helping people hold big, uncomfortable feelings. I enjoy helping people identify their needs and learn how to express them effectively. I also take pleasure in developing new skills and enhancing existing ones to boost resilience, making it easier to navigate life’s challenges. I like helping people explore aspects of their identities and navigate the world in ways that leave them feeling good about themselves and their actions.
My work utilizes an anti-oppression lens with a focus on intersectionality, and is informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Practice, and trauma-informed care. I enjoy working with adults throughout the lifespan, of any gender. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, trans*, queer folks, and other marginalized identities are more than welcome.
Therapy for You
Maybe you’re looking to manage symptoms of anxiety or depression. Or you might be noticing that boundaries are difficult to set and you’re feeling resentful of those around you. Maybe you’re just feeling smaller than you’d like to feel or that asking for what you need is too far out of reach.
Perhaps you’re looking for tools to cope with big issues in your life such as chronic illness or a life change. It could be that you’re interested in exploring your identities such as gender, sexual orientation, race, or other aspects of your positionality in the world.
Or maybe you’re looking to move through the world in accordance with your values rather than based on messaging you’ve received in your past. There are many reasons people seek therapy. Whatever your reasons are right now, the important thing is that you’ve identified that you would like the opportunity to benefit from therapy.
Ultimately, therapy is a partnership. I’ll bring my knowledge of human behavior and therapeutic interventions and you’ll bring your knowledge of yourself. I’ll roll up my sleeves and you’ll roll up yours. Let’s work together to discover more about you.
