Michael Clawson

For over 20 years I have been in private practice in Seattle serving adult individuals and couples. I am an active and engaged therapist. Science is confirming that we are wired from birth to develop emotionally within the context of compassionate human relationships. Thus we will work together to create an atmosphere of emotional safety and nonjudgmental awareness. I will pay careful attention not only to your pain and challenges but to your strengths as well. Together we will generate a creative dialogue. New approaches to your dilemmas will emerge allowing emotional crises to become an opportunity for personal growth. I have extensive specialized training in Somatic and Mindfulness techniques. These gentle and non-invasive techniques facilitate deeper emotional healing. They support an enhanced sense of control of one’s emotional responses to stress. Clients report an experience of greater calm and connection with themselves. Whatever your goals I will work together with you to achi