Welcome to Building Bridges Therapeutic Services PLLC
My name is Dr. Penelope Walker,
is Licensed Mental Health Counselor
here to help you.
Let's learn how I can best meet your needs
Together we can figure out what works for you!
IMMEDIATE APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE. Are you struggling with Women’s Issues? Do you need a safe place to process your feelings and stressors? Are you interested in improving your relationship issues, self-esteem, empowerment, transitions, career changes, relationship status, divorce, loss, trauma, sexual abuse, microaggression in the workplace and in society, intimacy, and sexuality? I enjoy collaborating with individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color or are apart of the LGBTQ+ community.
My therapeutic approach is centered around my belief that you deserve to be heard and understood. My passion is to empower and equip individuals and families experiencing invisible emotional wounds to heal themselves, build better relationships while strengthening connections and navigate through life challenges. You will discover your inner worth, love and acceptance. You have the power within yourself to do the work and awaken to your best-kept self! You are VALUABLE and deserve to have an opportunity to take care of your inner self.
As a Therapist, Army Veteran, and former military spouse, I have 27+ years of experience with diverse and vulnerable populations and situations. My experience includes working with children & families. My clients include those working through anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, stress, anger, gender dysphoria, internalized beliefs, and family and community relationships. As a Therapist, I also enjoy helping you work though trauma related to LGBTQ+ people who may be faced with discrimination, homophobia, transphobia, and bullying, which can contribute to post traumatic stress disorder. Let’s work together to change the ending of your story.
Exploring therapeutic resources indicates that you are already on the path towards self-improvement. I welcome you to reach out with any questions you may have and to schedule your consultation appointment.
Meet Dr. Penelope Walker,
PhD, MHP, LMHC
" The greatest glory in living lies not only in never failing but in rising every time we fall."
~ Nelson Mandela
Dr. Walker enjoys working with teens and families.
Dr. Walker's therapeutic approach is centered around the belief that you deserve to be heard and understood. Reaching out for help takes incredible courage and is one of the bravest things that you can do.
Services
My experience includes depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, relationships, domestic violence/abuse, divorce, parenting, and military issues.
Individual Counseling
Family Counseling
Assessments
Specialities
Teens - Supporting teens through their personal and social issues, and help develop healthy behaviors and habits.
Families - Assisting families in increasing their dialogue regarding their issues and concerns. Helping these families gain insight on ways to address their challenges.
Parenting – Assist parents in learning strategies to address challenges that arise throughout childrearing; managing stress and increasing support. Help parents identify, address, and manage their own past or present experiences that may be impacting the way they relate to their child.
Behavioral Modification – Assisting children and families in identifying harmful or negative behavior, and working together to replace them with healthy behaviors.
Anger & Stress Management- Helping individuals recognize their anger and take steps to identify the source of anger. Educating individuals on relaxation techniques to decrease their outbursts and anger.
Anxiety – Assist individuals in uncovering their underlying cause of their worries and fears. Help individuals learn how to relax and look at situations in a new and less frightening way. Provide assistance to help individuals develop better coping and problem-solving skills.
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing through hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder- Helping individuals reduce their emotional and physical symptoms, to improve daily functioning, and to help the person better manage with the event that triggered the PTSD.
Women’s issues – Helping women find their voice as a woman and learn to let go of shame. Increase their insight on self-care and healing.
Treatment Approach
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Emotionally Focused
Family Systems
Gestalt
Gottman Method
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Music Therapy
Narrative
Person-Centered
Play Therapy
Positive Psychology
Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Relational
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Structural Family Therapy
Trauma Focused
Service Location
Dr. Walker can help you no matter where you are in the State of Washington.
All sessions will be held virtually on a HIPAA compliant platform.
