Marianne Esterly, a compassionate Counselor with credentials including a MACP and LMHC, understands that life can often leave individuals feeling stuck, anxious, confused, and alone. Instead of merely surviving, she believes life is meant to be fully lived with freedom. Through her therapeutic practice, she recognizes that our understanding of the world is shaped by relationships, and it is within a safe therapeutic relationship that individuals can learn new ways of relating to themselves and others. Marianne is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where individuals can rediscover a sense of fullness and purpose in their lives. Specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, and relationship issues, she effectively supports clients, including First Responders, in healing from overwhelming experiences. As the founder of Thrive Counseling Kirkland, she leads a group practice that prioritizes quality care and support. By helping clients restore balance and navigate through grief and trauma, Marianne seeks to unravel unfulfilling relational patterns, empowering them to lead lives filled with presence, joy, honesty, confidence, and meaning. With her guidance, individuals come to know and believe that they are enough.