This writer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate in Washington who has been practicing since 2004. She has a Master of Teaching, Psychoanalytically oriented Counselor, MS in Clinical Counseling & Human Services. This writer is a professional psychoanalytically oriented Clinical Counselor. Psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy refers to a form of psychotherapy that is based on the theoretical and analytical principles of psychoanalysis. Psychotherapy for this writer is a creative process that is aimed at helping a person in a difficult situation. This writer can say psychotherapy is a touch to the soul of a person, to the history of their life, to their problems, and to the sources of their solutions. First, the therapist helps the client to see the essence of their difficulties, and then the factors that interfere with achieving the goal. The therapist helps the client separate their anxiety and excitement from real situations. This writer will help the patient establish harmonious relationships with loved ones, cope with stress, anxiety, and fear, survive changes: moving, breaking up, losing a job, grieving, understand why there are problems at work and lack of motivation, learn to say “no,” and defend personal boundaries. Outside of work, this writer enjoys reading, hiking, theatre, museums, tango dancing, and indoor flowers.