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You’ve taken the first step towards improving your mental health. One of the most important factors in a successful therapy experience is finding the right therapist. At Self Space, we try to match each client with the perfect therapist. Our tried and true matching process takes your needs and our therapists' personalities and expertise into account to help you find the best fit.
We started Self Space with one simple goal in mind: to provide a trusted place for people to find healing. We are excited for you as you take this meaningful step to make space for yourself.
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I thought I was going to become a guidance counselor. When I was in high school, that was the plan.
I went on to study psychology as an undergraduate, and even though I did not have many people in my life who had gone to graduate or who could help me navigate that path, I moved forward. I applied to programs all over the country. Arizona State, Minnesota, Washington. Seattle felt the most aligned with the kind of life I wanted, so when I discovered they did not have a guidance counseling program, I enrolled in school psychology instead.
Almost immediately, I knew it was not the right fit.
When I think about what therapy means to me, it’s really about transparency, bringing light to the parts of our lives that feel too heavy or hidden. I once heard another therapist say, “My job isn’t to fix people; it’s to understand them.” That idea has stayed with me.
So much of my work is about creating safety. I pour my heart into developing trust in the relationship we have because that’s what allows the deeper work to happen. I’ve learned that safety often comes through the smallest gestures: tone of voice, pacing, presence. I tend to speak softly, especially when a client brings in chaotic energy, when it feels like emotions are spilling over after being bottled up for too long. I see that as the steam rising from a pot that’s been boiling for years. Once the steam settles, we can sit in the warmth together and really feel what’s there.
Every therapist sitting across from a client today was shaped by the training they received early in their career. The supervision they got (or frankly, didn't get!) The environment of their training either encouraged them to slow down and stay present, or pushed them move fast, check symptom boxes, and get through a high volume of clients quickly.
Starting therapy can feel surprisingly vulnerable. Even people who are excited for support often wonder: What am I supposed to say? Do I need to prepare? What if it feels awkward?
If you’re searching for a therapist in Seattle or Kirkland, it’s important to know that you do not need to have everything figured out before your first session. You don’t need the “perfect” words, a clear diagnosis, or a complete understanding of what’s wrong. Your first therapy session is simply a place to begin.
I grew up in church. My first career was in ministry, working in a nonprofit and serving people who were trying to make sense of life. In many ways, it made sense for who I was…But eventually, it stopped working for me. What I realized through all of it was that I loved being with people when they were slowing down, when they were honest, when they were searching. That’s what led me to therapy. It felt like the natural next step…
As AI enters the therapy space - through chatbots, mental health apps, self-help algorithms, and endless streams of psychological content - I find myself thinking often about what therapy actually is. Not the idea of therapy. Not the language of therapy. But the lived experience of it.
In this article from HuffPost, our very own Hannah Scheuer joins other leading therapists to discuss why well-intentioned "accommodation"—the habit of rescuing children from stressful or anxious situations—can actually fuel long-term anxiety in kids.
When it comes to politics and existential dread these days - many of us have a lot of questions.
If I disengage, am I giving up?
If I stay engaged, will I burn out?
What does it mean to care in a sustainable way?
There isn’t a simple answer - but there is a more compassionate way to hold the question.
Many families search for family therapy in Seattle because communication at home feels tense, repetitive, or exhausting. The same arguments keep happening. Someone shuts down, someone else raises their voice, and everyone leaves the conversation feeling misunderstood.
The good news is that meaningful change in families often starts with small shifts in communication. In family counseling, therapists often focus less on solving every problem and more on helping families talk to each other in ways that create understanding rather than escalation. We want to explore the way families are relating, not just solve for one particular conflict.
For much of my adult life, I believed that my worth was defined by how much I achieved.
Growing up, I learned to perform. I was the only daughter and the middle child in a family of five. My parents provided many opportunities, and in many ways, I felt supported. My mother was loving and kind, but her presence could feel inconsistent, and what worked for my brothers did not always work for me. I began swimming competitively at a young age, and the pool became an important space, one where I could explore a different part of myself and thrive within the structure and competition.
But over time, I began to feel a quiet disconnection from myself…
Let’s be honest: starting therapy can feel a little like a first date… with your entire inner world on the table. You’re sharing personal things with someone you just met, hoping they “get you,” and quietly wondering, Is this worth it? Should I come back?
Families go through seasons of closeness and seasons of tension. Disagreements, miscommunication, and stress are part of normal family life. But sometimes patterns of conflict, distance, or overwhelm start to feel stuck. When that happens, family therapy can help families reconnect and find healthier ways of relating.
If you’re searching for family therapy in Seattle or Kirkland, or wondering whether family counseling might help your family, you’re not alone. Many families reach a point where outside support creates the space for meaningful change.
At Self Space, we believe that no one should have to navigate their darkest moments alone. Recently, our very own Gabe Solseng was featured in a moving HuffPost article discussing the power of community and connection in suicide prevention.
The tension between strength and vulnerability has been a big part of my journey, both personally and professionally. In many ways, working in mental health has been my way of pushing back against some of the unhealthy masculine attitudes that were common where I grew up…
There is a particular kind of loneliness that comes from loving someone who is hurting themselves. It doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it looks like an extra drink at dinner. A promise to cut back that never quite sticks. A partner who feels present one minute and gone the next.
There’s nothing weak about being vulnerable. The truth is, it takes tremendous courage to soften when every instinct tells you to armor up.
When I talk about masculinity, this is what I mean. We’re told that to be a man is to push through pain, to hold the line, to be the protector. But what strikes me as far braver is the willingness to crack that shell, to let the world see you as you are, and to accept yourself even when it feels risky.
Long ago, our survival depended on noticing danger quickly. The brain learned to treat negative experiences as more important, more memorable, more worthy of attention.
The COVID-19 pandemic created a rapid and lasting shift in how therapy is delivered, with telehealth moving from a necessity to a viable long-term option. One of the biggest questions for trauma therapists was whether EMDR could be delivered effectively and ethically through a screen.
Work stress is something that brings many folks to therapy, but lately we’ve noticed an uptick in anxiety around work here in Seattle and Kirkland.
This Coping Behavior Is Super Common Right Now - And It Says So Much About Where We Are As A Country
Dissociation - the brain’s way of mentally “checking out” during extreme stress - can either serve as a protective mechanism or become a chronic challenge. Learn more in Kayla Ritchie’s Huffington Post article.
Pull up a chair and enjoy our new series Shared Space: Stories from our Therapists. This series is an invitation to get to know the people who may sit with you in hard moments. You’ll find candid conversations, personal stories, and reflections on how each therapist approaches connection and healing. No clinical jargon, just real stories to help you get a feel for each therapist’s voice, values, and vibe before you ever book a session or make a recommendation. Enjoy!
In Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), many of the concepts and skills focus on increasing our ability to think flexibly and find balance. One area that I often explore with clients is their ability to balance maintaining the relationships in their lives with maintaining their own self-respect.
Stress is a large part of the human experience. But sometimes, it doesn’t even seem possible to manage our stress. It’s too big, too uncertain, too quick moving, and too mind-boggling to even begin to sort out. This feeling might actually be overwhelm and not stress, but distinguishing these two emotions can be tricky.
If you look up the definition of health, you will likely see descriptions of a person having total physical, emotional, and mental well-being. But even this definition continues to be updated and built upon. Finding one singular explanation of health is challenging, especially when you include larger cultural ideas regarding health.
Defined by the medical community as pain lasting three months or longer, chronic pain is closely linked to mental health, and can have an immense impact on a person’s psychological well-being.
Read therapist Tucker Robinson’s thoughts in this Seattle Times article.
When I started my journey as a therapist, I carried a mix of excitement and uncertainty. I knew why I was here. I wanted to become the kind of person I didn’t have supporting me while growing up. As an Asian American man, therapy wasn’t something we talked about in my community or in my family. There was a strong message, spoken and unspoken: push through, don’t complain, keep the family in mind. Emotions were often seen as distractions, even threats to harmony. So when I first found the language to describe my own internal experience in college, it was like a dam breaking.
Therapists say it's an important way to reconnect with yourself and help combat the anxiety so many of us are feeling.
Read therapist Tychelle Graham-Moskowitz’s thoughts in this Huffington Post article.
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Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Chronic Pain/Illness, Grief/Loss, Relationships, Anger, Multicultural Identities, Trauma, Arabic Speaking, Work/Life Issues
Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Chronic Pain/Illness, Grief/Loss, Relationships, Anger, Multicultural Identities, Trauma, Arabic Speaking, Work/Life Issues
Mohamed works with individuals dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, loss of religion/culture, loss of a relationship, yearning for meaning and purpose, and feelings of being stuck or unfulfilled. As a meaning-based therapist, he will emphasize your agency and empowerment, helping you utilize your strengths to align your life with your values.
Couples, Grief/Loss, Life Transitions, Parenting, Perinatal Mental Health, Trauma, Work/Life Issues, Relationships, Anxiety, Infertility
Couples, Grief/Loss, Life Transitions, Parenting, Perinatal Mental Health, Trauma, Work/Life Issues, Relationships, Anxiety, Infertility
Lauren views her clients as resilient, unique individuals who can simultaneously honor and shift their life experiences. Lauren works with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, loss, infertility, postpartum challenges, career and life transitions, and a desire for change in their life.
Brian supports individual adults who find themselves wondering who they are outside of their productivity or performance. He specializes in treating career exhaustion, anxiety, depression, and the intersecting pressures of parenting and living multiculturally. Through a collaborative lens, Brian helps clients slow down, clarify what actually matters to them, and take steps toward meaningful, sustainable change.
Therapy here is a relational, judgment-free space where all of it can surface: the anxiety, the grief, the pressure you put on yourself, the moments you're not proud of. Together we'll work on new ways of approaching life and relationships, building the kind of self-understanding that doesn't just reduce distress now but bears fruit for years to come: more ease within yourself, more closeness in your relationships, and clearer movement toward what you actually want.
Multicultural Identities, Family Therapy, Relationships, Adolescents, Couples, Depression, Kids, Low Cost Therapy, Parenting
Multicultural Identities, Family Therapy, Relationships, Adolescents, Couples, Depression, Kids, Low Cost Therapy, Parenting
Charlotte’s approach is collaborative and strengths-based. She strives to create a warm, accepting space where couples, families, children, and adults can be authentically themselves while exploring and working towards the life they want to live.
Anxiety, Depression, Multicultural Identities, Relationships, Low Cost Therapy, Adolescents, Couples, Family Therapy
Anxiety, Depression, Multicultural Identities, Relationships, Low Cost Therapy, Adolescents, Couples, Family Therapy
My approach is grounded in authentic curiosity, transparency, and mindfulness. I'm heavily influenced by somatic, relational, and meaning-centered therapies - which means we pay attention not just to what you're thinking, but to what you're carrying in your body, your relationships, and your sense of purpose. I believe therapy provides a window into the soul and the human experiences we carry.
Anxiety, Multicultural Identities, Adolescents, Parenting, Neurodiversity, Work/Life Issues, Low Cost Therapy
Anxiety, Multicultural Identities, Adolescents, Parenting, Neurodiversity, Work/Life Issues, Low Cost Therapy
I work with adults navigating stress, change, identity questions, and the feeling that something in their life is not quite lining up. I have a particular interest in working with people in fast-paced, high-stress environments, as well as parents raising neurodivergent kids with more complex emotional needs.
Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Couples, Family Therapy, Adolescents, Kids, Low Cost Therapy, Parenting, Work/Life Issues
Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Couples, Family Therapy, Adolescents, Kids, Low Cost Therapy, Parenting, Work/Life Issues
I believe strongly in each person's power to expand their self-knowledge, break through stagnation, and access new experiences of themselves and others - writing their stories in new ways while staying fully authentic to who they are. I genuinely enjoy the unique journey I take with each client in finding their own internal strengths and sense of resonance in life.
Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Trauma, Multicultural Identities, Relationships, Couples, Family Therapy, Low Cost Therapy, Work/Life Issues
Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Trauma, Multicultural Identities, Relationships, Couples, Family Therapy, Low Cost Therapy, Work/Life Issues
Therapy with me is deeply relational. I show up as a real person: curious, warm, and willing to go to the hard places with you. The approach draws on Emotionally Focused Therapy, mindfulness-based practices, and narrative therapy. The focus is never only on what feels broken - your innate resilience and what's already working matter too.
Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Trauma, Depression, Multicultural Identities, Relationships, Low Cost Therapy, Work/Life Issues, Couples
Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Trauma, Depression, Multicultural Identities, Relationships, Low Cost Therapy, Work/Life Issues, Couples
Elise is a counseling intern currently completing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Seattle University. As a Korean immigrant who has lived between cultures, Elise brings warmth and cultural sensitivity to her work with clients navigating burnout, life transitions, grief, and identity questions.
Relationships, Depression, Anger, Life Transitions, Chronic Pain/Illness, Grief/Loss, Trauma, Anxiety
Relationships, Depression, Anger, Life Transitions, Chronic Pain/Illness, Grief/Loss, Trauma, Anxiety
Brian works with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and addiction. He has over 30 years of experience in the mental health field, working with people from diverse walks of life. His approach is guided by patience, curiosity, and compassion.
Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Grief/Loss, Relationships, Adolescents, Parenting, Sexual Issues, Couples, Perinatal Mental Health, Trauma, Family Therapy
Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Grief/Loss, Relationships, Adolescents, Parenting, Sexual Issues, Couples, Perinatal Mental Health, Trauma, Family Therapy
Kathy works with individuals and couples to navigate life transitions, cope with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and explore issues around faith and spirituality. She specializes in working with people living with chronic health conditions and parents coping with a child’s diagnosis of a developmental difference. Kathy loves helping clients increase self awareness and make meaning in their life.
Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Trauma, Eating Disorders, Grief/Loss, LGBTQ+, Multicultural Identities, Parenting, Relationships, Sexual Issues, Neurodiversity, Queer Therapist
Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Trauma, Eating Disorders, Grief/Loss, LGBTQ+, Multicultural Identities, Parenting, Relationships, Sexual Issues, Neurodiversity, Queer Therapist
Sam works with individuals—especially LGBTQ+, Neurodivergent, and abuse survivors—dealing with trauma, loss, shame, self-esteem issues, and identity struggles. His focus often lies in helping clients understand and accept themselves, while fostering deeper connections with others.
Life Transitions, Adolescents, Depression, LGBTQ+, Trauma, Parenting, Kids, Grief/Loss, Family Therapy, Anxiety
Life Transitions, Adolescents, Depression, LGBTQ+, Trauma, Parenting, Kids, Grief/Loss, Family Therapy, Anxiety
Hannah works with children, teens and families navigating a variety of adverse experiences including relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, depression, and anxiety. She loves helping her clients become more grounded, connected, and empowered.
Anxiety, Chronic Pain/Illness, Couples, Depression, Grief/Loss, Life Transitions, Relationships, Trauma, Adolescents, Family Therapy
Anxiety, Chronic Pain/Illness, Couples, Depression, Grief/Loss, Life Transitions, Relationships, Trauma, Adolescents, Family Therapy
Stephanie believes deeply in the importance of healthy relationships and is passionate about guiding couples and individuals through relationship challenges. She offers compassionate support to help clients strengthen their connections with themselves and others while fostering deeper self-awareness. Drawing from an attachment-based approach, she brings a gentle, empathetic, and curious mindset to her practice.
Anxiety, Relationships, Adolescents, Depression, Anger, Life Transitions, Couples, Kids, Family Therapy, Grief/Loss, Sexual Issues, Trauma
Anxiety, Relationships, Adolescents, Depression, Anger, Life Transitions, Couples, Kids, Family Therapy, Grief/Loss, Sexual Issues, Trauma
Gabe helps individuals and couples better understand themselves and their relationships in order to cultivate a more intentional life. He enjoys working with a diverse range of clients, but mostly adults navigating depression, anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, and life transitions.
Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Life Transitions, Trauma, Adolescents, Depression, Kids, Perinatal Mental Health, Relationships, Neurodiversity, LGBTQ+, Work/Life Issues
Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Life Transitions, Trauma, Adolescents, Depression, Kids, Perinatal Mental Health, Relationships, Neurodiversity, LGBTQ+, Work/Life Issues
Sadie supports adults and adolescents who are experiencing anxiety, life transitions, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, aging, chronic pain, and women’s issues. She helps people orient towards their body’s innate wisdom and find more connection, bridging the gap between the body and the mind.
Relationships, Multicultural Identities, Couples, Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Life Transitions, Sexual Issues, Trauma, Kids, Adolescents, Parenting
Relationships, Multicultural Identities, Couples, Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Life Transitions, Sexual Issues, Trauma, Kids, Adolescents, Parenting
Mark helps couples and individuals communicate effectively and become better connected to themselves and their romantic partner(s). He has a passion for working with multiracial couples and men of color. He has a particular interest in challenges associated with identity and worldview, life transitions, and self-esteem/confidence.
Anxiety, Depression, Grief/Loss, Life Transitions, Low Cost Therapy, Relationships, Adolescents, Anger, Chronic Pain/Illness
Anxiety, Depression, Grief/Loss, Life Transitions, Low Cost Therapy, Relationships, Adolescents, Anger, Chronic Pain/Illness
Louis works with adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, stuckness, or just feel like something is missing. He is particularly interested in exploring questions of belonging, meaning, and authenticity.
Aaron Kapin is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and is passionate about using his training to help people lower their anxiety levels, improve their boundaries, and increase their enjoyment of life. Somatic Experiencing helps people step into their strength through a series of gentle, incremental nervous system exercises.
Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Life Transitions, Multicultural Identities, Relationships, Trauma, Work/Life Issues, Adolescents, Depression, Kids, Parenting, Perinatal Mental Health, Sexual Issues, Family Therapy, Anger, Menopause
Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Life Transitions, Multicultural Identities, Relationships, Trauma, Work/Life Issues, Adolescents, Depression, Kids, Parenting, Perinatal Mental Health, Sexual Issues, Family Therapy, Anger, Menopause
Nicole works with children, teens, adults, and families who are experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, interpersonal challenges, grief and loss, trauma, and women's issues. She enjoys helping individuals understand themselves better and navigate life with more compassion and empowerment.
Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Work/Life Issues, Relationships, Anger, Couples, LGBTQ+, Multicultural Identities, Trauma, Grief/Loss, Parenting, Perinatal Mental Health, Sexual Issues, Family Therapy
Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Work/Life Issues, Relationships, Anger, Couples, LGBTQ+, Multicultural Identities, Trauma, Grief/Loss, Parenting, Perinatal Mental Health, Sexual Issues, Family Therapy
Tychelle works with individuals and couples who are looking to explore who they are and how they can make sense of the world around them more clearly. Folks who may be experiencing anxiety and depression, or even trying to figure out if that is what they should call it. In my work with couples I look to support and facilitate health communication and individual and collective understanding.
Anger, Anxiety, Couples, Chronic Pain/Illness, Depression, Grief/Loss, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Relationships, Sexual Issues, Trauma, Work/Life Issues, Neurodiversity, Multicultural Identities
Anger, Anxiety, Couples, Chronic Pain/Illness, Depression, Grief/Loss, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Relationships, Sexual Issues, Trauma, Work/Life Issues, Neurodiversity, Multicultural Identities
Dan works with individuals and couples who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and ambiguity or apathy in decision-making or roadblocks in intimacy. He has a particular interest in grief and loss, high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism, and men’s issues and masculinity.
Adolescents, Anxiety, Couples, Depression, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Multicultural Identities, Relationships, Trauma, Work/Life Issues, Family Therapy
Adolescents, Anxiety, Couples, Depression, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Multicultural Identities, Relationships, Trauma, Work/Life Issues, Family Therapy
Amisha works with individuals, couples, families and adolescents to address life's challenges. She specializes in relational issues, self-esteem, and has a passion for working with women of color. She also works with those struggling with anxiety, depression and issues arising from divorce and other relational challenges.
Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, LGBTQ+, Relationships, Trauma, Multicultural Identities, Grief/Loss, Anger, Chronic Pain/Illness, Parenting, Queer Therapist
Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, LGBTQ+, Relationships, Trauma, Multicultural Identities, Grief/Loss, Anger, Chronic Pain/Illness, Parenting, Queer Therapist
Kayla works with individuals living with past and present trauma, who often experience the most profound impact of this trauma in anxiety, depression, grief, and isolation. She works particularly well with people in helping professions or in caretaking roles in their relationships.
Relationships, Perinatal Mental Health, Parenting, Life Transitions, Trauma, Grief/Loss, Anxiety, Chronic Pain/Illness, Neurodiversity
Relationships, Perinatal Mental Health, Parenting, Life Transitions, Trauma, Grief/Loss, Anxiety, Chronic Pain/Illness, Neurodiversity
Kelly sees her clients as experts on their own lives and helps them explore their identities. She works with people experiencing anxiety, trauma, women’s issues, blocked creativity, life transitions including divorce, fertility issues, spirituality, and grief/loss.
Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Grief/Loss, Relationships, Trauma, Work/Life Issues, Adolescents, Perinatal Mental Health
Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Grief/Loss, Relationships, Trauma, Work/Life Issues, Adolescents, Perinatal Mental Health
Therapy is a space for self-exploration, healing, and growth, and Becca works collaboratively to help you uncover new perspectives and move toward the life you want. Becca specializes in working with individuals looking to address attachment wounds, to enhance communication with loved ones, and address anxiety, depression and trauma symptoms, tailoring therapy to your unique needs.
Anxiety, Depression, Grief/Loss, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Low Cost Therapy, Multicultural Identities, Parenting, Perinatal Mental Health, Relationships, Sexual Issues, Work/Life Issues, Trauma
Anxiety, Depression, Grief/Loss, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Low Cost Therapy, Multicultural Identities, Parenting, Perinatal Mental Health, Relationships, Sexual Issues, Work/Life Issues, Trauma
Susan works with caregivers and individuals struggling in the process of life transitions. She invites clients to look inward with curiosity and compassion, and works collaboratively with clients as they bring their actions and choices into alignment with their personal values.
Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Sexual Issues, Grief/Loss, Chronic Pain/Illness, Life Transitions, Trauma, Adolescents, Couples
Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Sexual Issues, Grief/Loss, Chronic Pain/Illness, Life Transitions, Trauma, Adolescents, Couples
Josh is a therapist who specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate relational challenges, grief, and the lasting impacts of harmful religious experiences. Josh has a deep passion for supporting men and LGBTQIA+ clients, helping them move through obstacles with compassion and curiosity. He’s here to walk alongside you as you find your way back to yourself.
Anxiety, Depression, Grief/Loss, Life Transitions, Trauma, Kids, Menopause, Work/Life Issues, LGBTQ+
Anxiety, Depression, Grief/Loss, Life Transitions, Trauma, Kids, Menopause, Work/Life Issues, LGBTQ+
Emily has experience serving kids, teens, and adults through grief and loss, trauma, and major life transitions, including menopause, empty-nesting, and career changes. She particularly enjoys supporting people who might identify as “late bloomers” and are exploring the deeper life questions about purpose, meaning, and choice.