"It takes heart to live in even ordinary times"  (Rick Hanson). As humans, we can become depressed, anxious, angry, overwhelmed and even forget who we are. That is why it helps to have a guide, especially during times of transition and change. Maybe your life looks OK on paper, but you still feel anxious or depressed. As a collaborative therapist, I can help you access the wisdom within you to take heart even when the bottom falls out.  With my help, you can ride out the storm, gain perspective and equanimnity, and even become stronger than you were before.

I am here to reduce your distress during your reproductive years, through PMDD, infertility, pregnancy, after the birth or adoption of your baby or transition to a child-free life. I also support women through menopause and perimenopause, the years leading up to menopause. I can support you through general trauma or perinatal trauma, and parenting in the early years.  I can help you process a miscarriage, still birth, loss of your baby during the first year of life or infertility. Half of my clients come for trauma treatment alone without any issues related to the perinatal years. I am her to support all women with trauma no matter the age or life circumstances.

If you are anxious, depressed, angry/rageful, experiencing intrusive images/thoughts that flash through your mind, or feel like you are "losing it", please seek the help that you need and deserve.  Even if you are just having more bad days than good, you still deserve to feel better! 

Dr. Buysse specializes in women's mental health issues, and has specialized training in trauma, whether it's perinatal, single incident events like car accidents, or more long-term relational trauma . Her in-person office is located in Everett, Washington.

1. For any parent or potential parent of reproductive age: In light of the reversal of Roe v. Wade, your provider, Terri Buysse, wants all women and individuals with gestational capacity (and their partners) to know that she respects any and all choices that you make with your body related to pregnancy including the right to terminate a pregnancy if that is the correct choice for you. Your decision will be completely honored. Dr. Buysse is here to empower you to create the life that is best for you and your family.

Current clients please call 425-249-9618 or email me through your Therapy Appointment portal.

For information on working with Dr. Buysse,  please go to the "Getting Started" section of this website. Call 425-249-9618 or email motheringvoice@proton.me with questions.

For medical emergencies, call 9-8-8 or head directly to your nearest hospital emergency room.

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