Online Individual Therapy in Washington
Personalized. Affirming. Fully Online.
Life can be overwhelming, and you don't have to navigate every challenge on your own. I'm Mauvia Sorensen, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and Washington-licensed advanced registered nurse practitioner with a background in mental health counseling. I earned my master's degree from Seattle University in 2010 and have more than 15 years of clinical mental health experience.
I provide online individual therapy for adults throughout Washington State, offering a supportive, trauma-informed, and LGBTQIA+-affirming space to explore your emotions, work through difficult experiences, and build practical tools for everyday life. Whether you're facing a specific challenge or noticing recurring patterns, we'll work together to identify meaningful next steps.
Based in Wenatchee, I provide online sessions for clients across Washington, including Seattle, Spokane, Yakima, and smaller communities throughout the state.
I accept select insurance plans through Headway, where you can check your coverage and estimated costs before your first appointment.
Who Is Individual Therapy For?
Individual therapy offers dedicated time to understand yourself, work through challenges, and explore the changes you want to make. You don't need to be in crisis or have everything figured out to get started.
I work with adults experiencing a range of concerns, including:
ADHD and Neurodivergence
Explore executive functioning challenges, emotional regulation, and the ways ADHD or autism may affect your daily life. My approach emphasizes understanding your individual needs and experiences. Learn more about online ADHD treatment and online autism therapy. If you're seeking an evaluation or want to discuss medication options, I also offer psychiatric evaluations.
Anxiety, Depression, and Emotional Regulation
Work through persistent worry, low mood, anger, grief, and feelings of overwhelm. Therapy can help you recognize patterns, develop coping skills, and respond to difficult emotions in more manageable ways. Explore anxiety treatment and depression treatment.
Trauma and PTSD
Process difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable, understand how the past may affect the present, and develop tools for navigating triggers and emotional responses. Learn more about trauma therapy and online PTSD therapy.
Relationships and Attachment
Explore recurring relationship patterns, communication difficulties, boundaries, breakups, and attachment concerns. Individual therapy can help you better understand your needs and how you relate to others. I also offer couples and marriage therapy and family therapy.
Gender, Sexuality, and Identity
Explore questions about identity, coming out, relationships, and life transitions in an LGBTQIA+-affirming environment. Learn more about my LGBTQIA+ therapy services.
Parenting and Life Transitions
Work through parenting challenges, changes in family roles, postpartum adjustments, and other major life transitions.
Body Image and Health Challenges
Explore concerns related to body image, eating, chronic illness, and the emotional effects of health-related changes.
Benefits of Individual Therapy
Therapy offers a dedicated space to slow down, reflect on your experiences, and understand patterns that may be affecting your daily life. The work looks different for everyone, depending on what brings you to therapy and what you hope to gain from it.
Through individual therapy, you can work toward:
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Greater self-awareness
Understand your emotions, recurring patterns, and past experiences, and how they influence your choices today.
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Practical coping skills
Develop tools for managing stress, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and difficult situations.
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A better understanding of past experiences
Explore grief, trauma, and painful memories at a pace that works for you.
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Healthier relationships
Recognize communication patterns, establish boundaries, and better understand your needs in relationships.
Therapy isn't about becoming someone else or following a predetermined path. It's about understanding yourself more clearly and finding approaches that fit your life.
As a trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+-affirming provider, I aim to create a space where you can discuss your experiences without feeling pressured to hide or justify who you are.
Is Online Therapy as Effective as In-Person Therapy?
Online therapy can be an effective option for many people, including those seeking support for anxiety, depression, and other common mental health concerns. Research comparing online and in-person therapy has found comparable outcomes for certain conditions and treatment approaches, although effectiveness varies by individual and clinical need.
Online therapy also offers practical advantages:
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Attend from home
Meet with your provider without commuting to an office.
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Access care across Washington
Work with a provider from your community, including rural areas where local options may be limited.
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Fit appointments into your routine
Avoid travel time when balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.
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Choose a familiar setting
Some people find it easier to talk about personal experiences when they're in a comfortable, private environment.
Therapeutic Approaches
There's no single approach that works for everyone. I draw from different therapeutic methods based on your concerns, experiences, and goals. We can discuss which approaches may be useful and adjust our work as your needs change.
Attachment Therapy
Attachment-focused therapy explores how early relationships and past experiences may influence how you connect with others today. We can examine patterns involving trust, emotional closeness, fear of abandonment, or pulling away in relationships, with the goal of developing a better understanding of your needs and responses.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT focuses on the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we identify patterns that may contribute to anxiety, depression, or stress and develop practical ways to respond differently.
Learn MoreCognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
CPT is a structured form of cognitive behavioral therapy used to address post-traumatic stress. It helps you examine how traumatic experiences may have affected your beliefs about yourself, other people, and the world.
Learn MoreDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT focuses on skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, practicing mindfulness, and navigating relationships. These skills can help you respond to challenging situations more intentionally.
Learn MoreEmotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
EFT explores emotional responses, attachment needs, and relationship patterns. Although often associated with couples therapy, EFT-informed work can also help individuals better understand their emotional experiences and connections with others.
Learn MoreInternal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS explores the different parts of yourself that may influence your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. For example, you might notice a self-critical part, a people-pleasing part, or a part that tries to protect you from painful experiences. The goal is to approach these experiences with curiosity and compassion.
Learn MorePerson-Centered Therapy
Person-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration. It provides space to explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment while developing a clearer understanding of yourself and your needs.
Learn MoreSchema Therapy
Schema therapy examines long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that may have developed through earlier experiences. By understanding these patterns, you can begin exploring different ways of responding to yourself and others.
Learn MoreYou don't need to choose a therapeutic approach before your first appointment. We'll discuss what brings you to therapy and determine which methods may be appropriate for your goals.
How to Get Started With Individual Therapy
Starting therapy doesn't require you to have all the answers. Here's what the process looks like.
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Schedule an Appointment
Book your first session through Headway. You can enter your insurance information and review your estimated costs before your appointment.
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Talk About Your Goals
During your first session, we'll discuss what brought you to therapy, relevant background, and what you'd like help with. You can share at a pace that feels comfortable, and we'll begin identifying goals for our work together.
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Begin Working Toward Your Goals
We'll meet regularly by video and use approaches suited to your needs. Over time, we can review what's helping, address new concerns, and adjust your therapy plan as needed.
You don't need to know exactly where to begin. We can figure that out together.
Book NowFrequently Asked Questions
What is individual therapy?
Individual therapy is a one-on-one process in which you work with a mental health provider to explore concerns, understand patterns, and develop ways to cope with life's challenges. Sessions are tailored to your needs and may focus on emotional health, relationships, trauma, life transitions, or other personal concerns.
How much does individual therapy cost?
Your cost depends on your insurance plan, benefits, and any applicable copay, coinsurance, or deductible. Through Headway, you can check your insurance coverage and estimated cost before booking.
Visit the insurance and payment information page for more details.
What insurance do you accept?
I accept select insurance plans through Headway. Available coverage depends on the plan and provider network.
Review the current list of accepted insurance plans or contact me if you have questions about coverage.
How long are therapy sessions?
Individual therapy sessions typically last 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the appointment type and your needs. Confirm the available session lengths when booking.
How often will we meet, and how long does therapy take?
The frequency and length of therapy depend on your needs and goals. Some people begin with weekly sessions, while others meet less frequently. We can discuss a schedule that fits your circumstances and review your progress as we go.
What happens during the first session?
Your first session is an opportunity to discuss what brings you to therapy, share relevant background, and talk about what you hope to change or understand. You don't have to share everything at once. We'll work together to determine what to focus on and how to proceed.
Do I need to live in Washington to work with you?
You must be physically located in Washington State during your therapy sessions. Because services are provided online, you can attend from communities throughout the state, including Seattle, Spokane, Wenatchee, Yakima, and rural areas.
Can you also help with medication?
Yes. In addition to therapy, I offer psychiatric evaluations and medication management. We can discuss whether these services may be appropriate for your needs.
What should I do if I'm in a mental health crisis?
Online individual therapy is not an emergency service. If you're in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. If you're experiencing emotional distress or thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for support.