Transgender Therapists in 98195
WaterYourFire Wellness Collective- Dr. Winley K.
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, HSP-P
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98195 (Online Only)
The decision to pursue counseling can be a tough but courageous step. People choose to seek out therapy for a variety of reasons, whether it is to explore and better understand parts of self or to address specific areas of concerns. WaterYourFire Wellness Collective works with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and presenting concerns. WYFWC currently operates via Telehealth Therapy (online). WYFWC also provides services in any PsyPact state- see participating states here: https://psypact.site-ym.com/page/psypactmap)
The decision to pursue counseling can be a tough but courageous step. People choose to seek out therapy for a variety of reasons, whether it is to explore and better understand parts of self or to address specific areas of concerns. WaterYourFire Wellness Collective works with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and presenting concerns. WYFWC currently operates via Telehealth Therapy (online). WYFWC also provides services in any PsyPact state- see participating states here: https://psypact.site-ym.com/page/psypactmap)
Nicholas Ireland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98195 (Online Only)
Do you ever feel like you're constantly playing catch-up? Like your to-do list mocks you with its ever-growing length? Does the pressure to meet expectations leave you feeling overwhelmed and ashamed? You're not alone. Many people grapple with executive dysfunction, often leading to a cycle of self-blame and paralysis. It can feel like your brain operates on a different schedule, making it frustrating to navigate a world built for a different kind of mind. But here's the thing: you are not broken. You are worthy of love and success, just the way you are. I am a queer, anti-oppressive therapist who wants to find what works for you.
Do you ever feel like you're constantly playing catch-up? Like your to-do list mocks you with its ever-growing length? Does the pressure to meet expectations leave you feeling overwhelmed and ashamed? You're not alone. Many people grapple with executive dysfunction, often leading to a cycle of self-blame and paralysis. It can feel like your brain operates on a different schedule, making it frustrating to navigate a world built for a different kind of mind. But here's the thing: you are not broken. You are worthy of love and success, just the way you are. I am a queer, anti-oppressive therapist who wants to find what works for you.
Quinn Russell
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98195
Hi! I hope finding your way here is a step towards getting the support that fits you best. About me: I often work with LGBTQ+ clients. I'm a sex, kink and polyamory/ ethical non-monogamy positive therapist, a body liberation supportive provider and I celebrate neurodiversity. I often utilize connection with nature, creativity, and somatic tools for nervous system regulation. I also enjoy working with meaning making/ spirituality, and life transitions. I'd love to support you in creating more of the life you want. If you want to know more, check out my website!
Hi! I hope finding your way here is a step towards getting the support that fits you best. About me: I often work with LGBTQ+ clients. I'm a sex, kink and polyamory/ ethical non-monogamy positive therapist, a body liberation supportive provider and I celebrate neurodiversity. I often utilize connection with nature, creativity, and somatic tools for nervous system regulation. I also enjoy working with meaning making/ spirituality, and life transitions. I'd love to support you in creating more of the life you want. If you want to know more, check out my website!
Counseling Services for Wellbeing
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98195
Often the goal of therapy is for clients to develop the capacity to resolve personal problems with the support of a therapist. The clinicians at Counseling Services for Wellbeing work collaboratively with the clients to build on their existing strengths, enhance relationships, increase and procure a support system and obtain the necessary skills and tools to lead a happier and more fulfilling life. We strive to work in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, tailoring to each client’s individual needs and goals to help achieve the personal growth they are striving for.
Often the goal of therapy is for clients to develop the capacity to resolve personal problems with the support of a therapist. The clinicians at Counseling Services for Wellbeing work collaboratively with the clients to build on their existing strengths, enhance relationships, increase and procure a support system and obtain the necessary skills and tools to lead a happier and more fulfilling life. We strive to work in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, tailoring to each client’s individual needs and goals to help achieve the personal growth they are striving for.
Monica Farrar
Professional Counselor Associate, LPC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98195
Hello, brave one! I understand and admire the courage it takes to seek mental health support. If you find yourself grappling with anxious/intrusive thoughts, depressed mood, gender or sexual identity, challenges related to career or life transitions, or struggles associated with relationships and self esteem, therapy can be a safe, supportive space to process these experiences. Together, we may examine social, cultural, and environmental factors that impact the broader context of your lived experience, meaning-making process, and ability to implement change.
Hello, brave one! I understand and admire the courage it takes to seek mental health support. If you find yourself grappling with anxious/intrusive thoughts, depressed mood, gender or sexual identity, challenges related to career or life transitions, or struggles associated with relationships and self esteem, therapy can be a safe, supportive space to process these experiences. Together, we may examine social, cultural, and environmental factors that impact the broader context of your lived experience, meaning-making process, and ability to implement change.
Alex Kerney - N. W. Family Psychology
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98195
Alexandra Kerney, LMHCA, graduated from Central Washington University with a B.A. in Psychology and graduated from Seattle Pacific University with an M.Ed. in School Counseling. Alex uses evidence-based practices and strength-based approaches when working with child, adolescent, and young adult clients, and enjoys helping people overcome depression, anxiety, peer conflicts, low self-esteem, and bullying.
Alexandra Kerney, LMHCA, graduated from Central Washington University with a B.A. in Psychology and graduated from Seattle Pacific University with an M.Ed. in School Counseling. Alex uses evidence-based practices and strength-based approaches when working with child, adolescent, and young adult clients, and enjoys helping people overcome depression, anxiety, peer conflicts, low self-esteem, and bullying.
Jolene Nell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98195 (Online Only)
It feels like no matter how hard you try, that somehow you always end up right back where you started. Whether it is trauma, anxiety, depression, being plagued by nagging self-doubts, or life just feeling hard, it is taking a toll. The bending and contorting yourself to be what others think you should be leaves you feeling anxious or depressed and disconnected from yourself. And then there are those experiences that you just don’t talk about. The shame and guilt feel like too much. Every day feels harder than the last and you are so ready for that to change. Ready for healing and reclaiming yourself.
It feels like no matter how hard you try, that somehow you always end up right back where you started. Whether it is trauma, anxiety, depression, being plagued by nagging self-doubts, or life just feeling hard, it is taking a toll. The bending and contorting yourself to be what others think you should be leaves you feeling anxious or depressed and disconnected from yourself. And then there are those experiences that you just don’t talk about. The shame and guilt feel like too much. Every day feels harder than the last and you are so ready for that to change. Ready for healing and reclaiming yourself.
Liz Rivelin
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CMHS
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98195
I am a warm, empathic, and gently challenging counselor. I draw from a range of therapeutic treatment modalities to tailor therapy to you as a unique individual. I welcome enquiries from adults, children and teenagers experiencing a wide range of difficulties. I am dedicated to understanding the internal and external strengths that are inherent in each of us. My clients come to me because they enjoy the deep sense of trust, safety and mutual respect that I create. I look forward to meeting you and beginning the exciting and challenging journey towards positive and enduring change.
I am a warm, empathic, and gently challenging counselor. I draw from a range of therapeutic treatment modalities to tailor therapy to you as a unique individual. I welcome enquiries from adults, children and teenagers experiencing a wide range of difficulties. I am dedicated to understanding the internal and external strengths that are inherent in each of us. My clients come to me because they enjoy the deep sense of trust, safety and mutual respect that I create. I look forward to meeting you and beginning the exciting and challenging journey towards positive and enduring change.
Zachary G. Shaeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, MDiv
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98195
Therapy can help you to cope with heightened anxiety, depression, loneliness, and lack of purpose. With online video conferencing, I provide regular therapy without you coming into the office, in addition to in-person availability. Therapy provides a safe place to ask the questions that scare us, to find connection and healing, to feel good and be authentic, and take charge of our lives. I support clients' efforts to gain insight into the sources of their challenges and pain, find connection, make positive changes in relationships, identify strengths and resources, cope with personal history, and take charge of their life.
Therapy can help you to cope with heightened anxiety, depression, loneliness, and lack of purpose. With online video conferencing, I provide regular therapy without you coming into the office, in addition to in-person availability. Therapy provides a safe place to ask the questions that scare us, to find connection and healing, to feel good and be authentic, and take charge of our lives. I support clients' efforts to gain insight into the sources of their challenges and pain, find connection, make positive changes in relationships, identify strengths and resources, cope with personal history, and take charge of their life.
Leslie O'Donoghue
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC, CRC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98195 (Online Only)
Accepting new telehealth clients. Are you living with isolation, questions of belonging, issues with loving, anxiety, depression, grief, or loss? Maybe your career is in question? Talk therapy can be so helpful. Sometimes we need someone else to confidentially work through issues and come to a place where you feel more secure and enjoy the demands of your life. I offer a safe place to talk it out and discover what is beneath the surface to help you fully engage in your life. Urban or rural, high tech or low tech... I can meet you there.
Accepting new telehealth clients. Are you living with isolation, questions of belonging, issues with loving, anxiety, depression, grief, or loss? Maybe your career is in question? Talk therapy can be so helpful. Sometimes we need someone else to confidentially work through issues and come to a place where you feel more secure and enjoy the demands of your life. I offer a safe place to talk it out and discover what is beneath the surface to help you fully engage in your life. Urban or rural, high tech or low tech... I can meet you there.
Kayla E Rees
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98195 (Online Only)
I work with new mothers who are finding the transition to parenthood a bit more shaky than perhaps was expected. I work well with folks who crave to break generational patterns, who yearn to be better parents than the ones who've gone before them, and who are perhaps fearful at times that they may not be up to the task. I also enjoy and greatly relate to parents with highly sensitive, colicky, or neurodivergent babies/toddlers. If you want to feel calmer, more connected, more creative, and more alive in your parenting... I would love to help you get there.
I work with new mothers who are finding the transition to parenthood a bit more shaky than perhaps was expected. I work well with folks who crave to break generational patterns, who yearn to be better parents than the ones who've gone before them, and who are perhaps fearful at times that they may not be up to the task. I also enjoy and greatly relate to parents with highly sensitive, colicky, or neurodivergent babies/toddlers. If you want to feel calmer, more connected, more creative, and more alive in your parenting... I would love to help you get there.
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Meaghan Frost
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98195
Anxiety can be helpful in protecting us, but too much can be debilitating. In some cases, anxiety can be intertwined with complex traumatic experiences and through time we believe we "should be over it" by now. The guilt and shame can feel all too heavy. My practice is inspired by the belief that therapy is a space for healing and growth to occur. I work with individuals who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. My goal is to help you find calmness and confidence in navigating life's complexities.
Anxiety can be helpful in protecting us, but too much can be debilitating. In some cases, anxiety can be intertwined with complex traumatic experiences and through time we believe we "should be over it" by now. The guilt and shame can feel all too heavy. My practice is inspired by the belief that therapy is a space for healing and growth to occur. I work with individuals who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. My goal is to help you find calmness and confidence in navigating life's complexities.
Makenzie Muilenburg
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98195 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I’m so glad you’ve taken this first step to explore the counseling options available to you. I believe personal wellbeing is something we all naturally move towards and counseling can be a powerful way to gain insight, identify goals, and seek change and healing. I am experienced in working with clients facing wide range of mental health challenges, life transitions, and obstacles.
I’m so glad you’ve taken this first step to explore the counseling options available to you. I believe personal wellbeing is something we all naturally move towards and counseling can be a powerful way to gain insight, identify goals, and seek change and healing. I am experienced in working with clients facing wide range of mental health challenges, life transitions, and obstacles.
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Transgender Therapists
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.