Daja Isom , LMHC

Daja Isom is a Washington-licensed mental health counselor with 5 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. As an LMHC - which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she blends practical strategies with empathetic listening to help clients navigate life transitions and build greater confidence and motivation.

Daja focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and explored. She collaborates with clients to identify meaningful goals and to develop coping tools that fit their day-to-day lives. Her practice also addresses relationship dynamics, communication difficulties, and the emotional effects of change, as well as concerns related to body image, aging, and workplace stress.

Grounded in evidence-informed methods, Daja integrates approaches such as EMDR, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs. She aims to support clients through the courageous step of seeking help, offering steady guidance as they work toward clearer perspectives and more satisfying ways of relating to themselves and others.

Therapeutic approaches and remote care

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured therapy that guides clients to process distressing memories and intense past experiences through specific bilateral stimulation and focused recall; it is commonly used when past events continue to affect daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation of thoughts and feelings, helping people reduce reactivity to stress and improve emotional regulation. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on strengths and small, achievable steps toward concrete goals, making it useful for relationship concerns, motivation, and coping with life changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will help figure out the best fit based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences, and this plan can be adjusted collaboratively as progress is made.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility in how and when people connect with licensed professionals and therapists. These options can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and select the communication style that feels most comfortable.