
Else Trygstad-Burke
(She/Her/Hers)
Counselor
We are accepting new clients! My name is Else Trygstad-Burke and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate in Washington State.
I hold a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Indiana University and work with clients of all ages, including children and families. My goal as a therapist is to help clients develop the skills and confidence needed to navigate and overcome the many challenges that can arise throughout the lifespan. My practice is trauma-informed, affirming, and inclusive for clients of all backgrounds and identities. I specialize in working with clients who are seeking support with life transitions, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship issues, and self-esteem. As an athlete and former professional cellist, I also have training and experience working with athletes and performers of all ages and abilities on issues of performance anxiety and injury recovery. I aim to make my counseling practice into a welcoming and safe space for all clients. I am attentive to the unique needs of each individual client and maintain a practice that is strengths-based and culturally sensitive. I believe that the power to heal and grow is already there for each individual - my role is to walk alongside you as you discover it!
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Athletic/Sports performance
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Binge-Eating Disorder
- Body Image
- Depression
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
Age groups
- Children (under 10)
- Preteens (10-12)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Athletes
- Body positivity
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Couples Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Play Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Location
Remote options
- Chat
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Washington
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Washington
- Cigna – Washington
- First Choice Health – Washington
- LifeWise – Washington
- Optum – Washington
- Premera – Washington
- Regence Blue Shield – Washington
- United Health Care – Washington
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-network insurance
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Credentials
Licenses
LMHC
Department of Health
LH61168084, Washington
Education
Indiana University
MS (Master of Science), 2023
Mental Health Counseling