New Leaf Counseling — Bothell, WA

You don’t have to navigate this alone.

Individual therapy for life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, and emotional wellness.

Welcome

A place to explore, heal, and grow

I’m Angela Maeda, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in private practice in Bothell, Washington. I offer therapy for individuals navigating life transitions, relationship difficulties, and emotional challenges.

People who come to see me often feel overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted by anxiety and depression. I provide a safe, compassionate space for you to explore what’s happening, find clarity, and begin to heal.

As e.e. Cummings wrote, “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” I’m here to support you in that journey.

More About Me
Angela Maeda, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
How I Can Help

Therapy Approaches

I draw upon several evidence-based modalities, always tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Existential Therapy

Explore questions of meaning, purpose, and identity. Together we navigate life’s fundamental concerns and your capacity for self-determination.

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Psychodynamic Therapy

Uncover the deeper roots of emotional distress by exploring unconscious patterns and past experiences that shape your present life.

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CBT — Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Identify and shift self-defeating thought patterns that keep you stuck, replacing them with healthier, more balanced ways of thinking.

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DBT — Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Build essential life skills — mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness — to navigate difficult emotions.

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ACT — Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

Cultivate psychological flexibility so you can handle stress and difficulty more effectively and move toward a life that matters to you.

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EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing helps reduce the emotional weight of traumatic memories so they no longer define your present.

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From My Clients

What People Are Saying

She created an immediate sense of care and compassion; an environment in which I quickly felt secure enough to share and explore what were some very difficult and painful feelings. She is an incredible listener, retaining tiny details, connecting thoughts and experiences. Even now 2–3 years after we finished working, I continue to draw upon our conversations and the tools we focused on.

— H.S.

Angela was so crucial in my journey to deeper self-understanding that when we were no longer living in the same country we continued our sessions by Skype. Even over the distance, she was always present, warm, supportive and insightful. I would recommend Angela without hesitation to anyone ready to honestly and profoundly explore their life.

— A.M.

Ready to take the first step?

I offer a complimentary 30-minute phone consultation so we can talk, and you can decide if we’d be a good fit.

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