I’m here to help you break unhealthy cycles, heal relationships, and embrace your authentic self.

You’ve made it through tough times and come out the other side - you are strong, resilient, and a cycle breaker. And yet, you still find it hard to make the decisions you know are best, get motivated, put yourself first, or love yourself as fully as you love everyone around you… it’s ok, it’s normal. Even cycle breakers need support to make it all the way to the finish line.

We may be a great fit if…

  • You’re a cycle breaker, ready to move beyond patterns that no longer serve you.

  • You’ve faced trauma, challenges, or cultural pressures, and want to build stronger relationships with yourself and others.

  • You’re ready to put yourself first, set boundaries, and embrace your authentic self.

Credentials

  • M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy, St. Thomas University

  • B.A. in English with Minors in Psychology & Spanish, Western Washington University

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) #LH 60511285

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) #LF 61441468

  • WA State Ethnic Minority Mental Health Specialist (EMMHS) – Latinx population

  • WA State Child Mental Health Specialist (CMHS)

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 1 Training Completed

Let's talk, no pressure
Red spiky flower representing growth and healing at Vibrant Life Counseling, Bellevue WA.

Specialty Areas

  • Relational Work: Helping individuals, couples, and families strengthen connections and communication

  • Couples Counseling: Using Gottman Method Couples Therapy to improve relationships

  • Multicultural & BIPOC Communities: Culturally attuned support for navigating identity and systemic experiences.

  • Women’s Issues: Guidance through life transitions, self-discovery, and personal empowerment.

See Change, Feel Different

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See Change, Feel Different ~

  • I take a systemic approach to therapy, which means we look at the bigger picture - the patterns, relationships, and experiences shaping what you’re going through.

    Together, we explore:

    • What’s keeping you stuck.

    • How your past shows up in the present.

    • What needs to shift for real change to happen.

  • Clients often share they appreciate how focused and intentional our work feels.

    Therapy can sometimes feel open-ended, but many people value having clear direction, practical tools, and a sense of progress along the way.

    You won’t be left wondering what you’re working toward—we’ll define it together.

  • I bring a unique blend of structure, cultural awareness, and relational focus to therapy.

    As both a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist, I’m trained to support individuals and relationships—not just one or the other.

    I’m also bilingual (English/Spanish) and an Ethnic Minority Mental Health Specialist, which allows me to bring a culturally responsive lens to our work.

    With a background in special education, I incorporate clear, goal-oriented strategies to help you stay on track and measure progress—while still allowing space for the natural process of therapy to unfold.

Jami Visaya, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist in Bellevue and across WA State standing in front of a flower at Vibrant Life Counseling, LLC in Bellevue, WA.
“I became a therapist because I’ve seen how small shifts in understanding and communication can flow into stronger relationships, greater clarity, and more fulfilled lives.”
— Jami Visaya, LMHC, LMFT