Solveig Frivold , LMFT

Solveig Kristina Frivold is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a National Certified Counselor, credentials that reflect training in treating relationship and family dynamics as well as general counseling skills. She is licensed in Washington State and brings five years of clinical experience to her work, including several years practicing in cross-cultural settings in Asia since 2018.

Solveig has built experience offering marriage, family, and parenting counseling and supporting people through relationship challenges, trauma, life transitions, cross-cultural adjustment, anxiety, and depression. Her caseload has included individuals across the lifespan as well as couples and whole families, and she has worked with clients from North and South America, Europe, and Asia. This international experience informs her sensitivity to cultural differences and practical challenges that arise in relationships across contexts.

Trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), she draws on these methods alongside an eclectic toolkit tailored to each person’s needs. With a style marked by compassion and honesty, Solveig helps clients explore patterns, access inner strengths, and move toward improved wellbeing. She looks forward to accompanying people on their paths toward healing and greater connection.

Therapeutic Approaches Offered Online

Solveig often integrates Emotionally Focused Therapy and EMDR alongside trauma-focused methods depending on a client’s needs. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people and couples identify and change interaction patterns that interfere with secure connection - it is useful for relationship distress, attachment-related concerns, and difficulties with emotional expression. EMDR is a structured approach that supports processing of distressing memories and traumatic experiences by combining focused recall with guided bilateral stimulation - it is commonly used for post-traumatic stress and trauma-related symptoms. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on safely addressing the effects of trauma and building skills to manage triggers and day-to-day functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Solveig collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, history, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and makes it easier to access support from different locations. Many clients find that these options allow them to maintain continuity of care around work, family, or travel, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists who can tailor treatment to their needs.