Can you see yourself in These stories?
These are fictional profiles, created with the help of artificial imagination.
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Aisha (58) recently moved with her spouse to a rural property. Despite her spacious new art studio, she feels isolated. She seeks a therapist who understands the challenges of rural creatives and can support her desire to use art to express her environmental values. She hopes to join a Bellingham-based therapy group for artists and activists.
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Sarah (21) is navigating emergence from a high-control religious upbringing while working as a part-time nanny and attending WWU full-time. Often held back by shame and self-doubt, she seeks a therapist experienced with religious trauma to support her in making confident relational and career choices.
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Jordan (32) works for a successful tech startup, and grapples with an ethical dilemma: while their company thrives, their community struggles. Diagnosed with ADHD as a child despite their school’s limited resources, they crave meaningful challenges and seek a therapy group focused on building agency and hope through real-world projects.
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Ava (42), a seasoned architect, finds her work life increasingly unsatisfying. After her recent divorce, she wonders if it is too late to become a parent. She seeks a therapist to help her design a life that aligns with her values and goals.
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Melinda (36) feels isolated and overwhelmed since her wife returned to work after parental leave. She plans to attend in-person therapy with her baby as she navigates adjustments to parenthood and builds a stronger support system.
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Lila (42), a Seattle-based author, weaves themes from her Indigenous heritage into her work. Amidst creative pressures and a new relationship with a father of young children, she seeks a culturally competent telehealth therapist to support her journey.
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Chris (45), a recently remarried father of two, feels frustrated and inadequate as he struggles to connect with his new wife’s children. His own history with a challenging stepfather amplifies these feelings. He seeks a therapist to help him navigate the complexities of his blended family.