Aneta merlino, MS, LMFTA
About Aneta
Hello, my name is Aneta Merlino and I offer mental health counseling for individuals, couples and families. I’m passionate about creating a space where therapy feels accessible, supportive, and free of judgment where you are met with care and respect. My background consists of a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of Washington and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, from Seattle Pacific University. I have obtained post graduate training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and families, allowing me to focus on helping clients build strong and fulfilling relationships which feel supportive and emotionally connected. I have worked in both community mental health and group practice settings and understand the complexity of how our personal histories show up in the now and influence who we are and what we are seeking. To me the purpose of therapy is to improve the quality of your life which could mean addressing feelings of anxiety, depression, processing overwhelming events, getting support as you go through a difficult period or circumstance or reconnecting with your partner and building a foundation for a safe and secure connection.
Approach
My work is influenced by Attachment Theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Experiential Therapy, and Mindfulness Techniques. For individuals looking to process past traumatic experiences I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and can offer this modality in addition to talk therapy. As we start our work together, I look to first clarify your therapy goals and understand how you naturally experience life in order to provide the best match of clinical interventions to meet your goals. Our work is always collaborative, and I strongly believe you are the expert on your experience. I look to you to guide on what resonates and utilize the therapeutic space to practice being in an authentic relationship with both yourself and others.
When working with couples I understand the complexity of feelings and experiences intimate relationship can bring out in us, and the yearning for feeling support, emotional safety and connection. My goal is to help you first see what obstacles have been preventing you from experiencing the life and relationships you yearn for and then move to new ways of being, in which your are free to experience life in the now.
Details
Aneta is in network with Premera as well as out of network coverage.