Business Details
7 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Online Therapy & Coaching for Women and Athletes in Washington
Ahava Therapy and Wellness was founded on the belief that therapy should be a warm, non-clinical space where individuals feel empowered to address life's challenges. With a focus on high-achieving women and athletes, our practice integrates evidence-based techniques like Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Emotion-Focused methods to tackle anxiety, self-esteem issues, and relationship dynamics. Our therapist, Giuliana Pecota, brings personal and professional experience working with integrative medicine and mental health, emphasizing a holistic approach that bridges mind and body.We prioritize personalized care, collaborating with clients to develop coping strategies tailored to their unique needs, whether navigating career transitions, post-athletic identity shifts, or stress management. Our virtual services across Washington State ensure accessibility without compromising the therapeutic connection, fostering long-term growth and resilience.
Services
Online Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Self-Esteem Coaching
Couples Counseling
Athletes' Transition Support
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We specialize in evidence-based therapy for high-achieving women and athletes
- Our integrative approach combines mental health with lifestyle optimization
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals
- Therapist with lived experience supporting collegiate athletes' mental health
- Collaborative care model emphasizing client empowerment and self-compassion
Associations and certifications
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
- Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (WAMFT)
Services
Online Therapy
Our telehealth platform delivers secure therapy sessions from the comfort of your home. This evidence-based approach maintains therapeutic connection while offering flexibility for busy professionals. Clients receive personalized treatment plans addressing specific mental health concerns through a collaborative, non-judgmental framework.
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized programs identify anxiety triggers and develop coping mechanisms tailored to individual needs. We combine mindfulness techniques with lifestyle modifications to address physical symptoms and underlying causes. Treatment emphasizes reclaiming control through values-based living and evidence-based interventions for lasting relief.
Self-Esteem Coaching
Targeted sessions challenge negative self-perceptions and develop self-compassion practices. We address perfectionism and imposter syndrome through cognitive restructuring techniques. The process builds sustainable self-worth by aligning personal values with daily actions and relationships.
Couples Counseling
Emotion-Focused Therapy strengthens partner connections through improved communication and conflict resolution. Sessions create safe spaces for emotional vulnerability and rebuilding trust. We address specific challenges like intimacy issues while developing long-term relationship maintenance strategies.
Athletes' Transition Support
Specialized guidance helps athletes navigate post-sport identity shifts and body image concerns. We develop new purpose frameworks while maintaining healthy movement relationships. The program addresses unique stressors through performance psychology principles adapted for non-competitive life contexts.
People
Giuliana Pecota
Therapist
Giuliana Pecota, MS LMFT, specializes in women's mental health and athlete transitions. With integrative medicine training and personal athletic experience, she creates collaborative therapy environments. Her evidence-based approach combines ACT, motivational interviewing, and Emotion-Focused techniques for personalized care.
Questions
What therapy modalities do you use?
I utilize Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Emotion-Focused methods tailored to individual needs.
Do you accept insurance?
I don't process insurance directly but provide documentation for potential reimbursement.
Are sessions conducted online?
Yes, all sessions use secure telehealth platforms for Washington State residents.
What are your cancellation policies?
Please contact me directly for session scheduling and cancellation details.
How do you approach athlete-specific concerns?
My personal athletic experience informs specialized strategies for identity transitions and performance psychology adaptation.
What mental health issues do you specialize in?
I focus on anxiety, self-esteem challenges, relationship dynamics, and life transitions for women and athletes.
