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Alefia Delhiwala

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15 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98109
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Do you ever feel like the problem isn’t love or respect but something that keeps getting lost in communication? The right things aren’t said, or they come out at the wrong time, in the wrong way, or to the wrong person. And sometimes, the hardest conversations are the ones you need to have with yourself. The inertia is so strong it makes you believe this is the best you will feel. But that’s not true. The first step is the hardest as anxiety resists it, because once you feel lighter, you won’t return to the darkness. I use EMDR to help you navigate this maze with self-awareness & rewrite your story. Trust yourself & the process.
My style is warm, relational and direct. I translate complex inner experiences into simple, clear language. I don’t rely on heavy therapy jargon — I often use metaphors and everyday examples to make emotions easier to understand and work with. Even in individual therapy, I consider the broader family and relational systems shaping your experience.
Therapy with me is having a space where you don’t have to perform. You get to show up as you are. Over time, clients often feel more confident, more grounded, and more able to build relationships that feel authentic instead of exhausting. If you're ready to feel more understood — and to understand yourself more clearly — I’d love to connect.
Call or Alefia Delhiwala now for a free 15 minute consultation - (425) 699-4540

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Seattle, WA 98109

(425) 699-4540

Bellevue, WA 98004

My website
I offer therapy via telehealth. I have weekday and late evening openings to accommodate busy schedules.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Relationship Issues 
$65 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Therapy is not problem solving. It is better living.
Alefia Delhiwala
Let's Connect (425) 699-4540
Photo of Alefia Delhiwala, Pre-Licensed Professional

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Seattle, WA 98109

(425) 699-4540

Bellevue, WA 98004

My website
I offer therapy via telehealth. I have weekday and late evening openings to accommodate busy schedules.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Relationship Issues 
$65 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Therapy is not problem solving. It is better living.
Alefia Delhiwala

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $65
  • Couple Sessions $85
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare
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I am in-network with Molina Medicaid for individual therapy. For couples & family therapy, sessions are private pay on a sliding scale of $65-$85. I am also registered with Open Path Collective with low cost therapy of $30 per hour. I can provide invoices for FSA/HSA, but not superbills.
Photo of Alefia Delhiwala, Pre-Licensed Professional
Alefia Delhiwala
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (425) 699-4540
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I am in-network with Molina Medicaid for individual therapy. For couples & family therapy, sessions are private pay on a sliding scale of $65-$85. I am also registered with Open Path Collective with low cost therapy of $30 per hour. I can provide invoices for FSA/HSA, but not superbills.
Photo of Alefia Delhiwala, Pre-Licensed Professional
Alefia Delhiwala
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (425) 699-4540

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Brittany Steffen (Washington / LF60567460 ) Alefia Delhiwala
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended University of Mumbai, Bachelor, Graduated 2005
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Master of Science in Marriage in Family Therapy, Seattle Pacific University Master of Science in Marriage in Family Therapy
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I am a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern graduating from Seattle Pacific University in 2027. I am trained in EMDR. Having worked as a copywriter for several years, I understand unspoken words and how to give a voice to unexpressed emotions. I work with teens, adults, couples, elders and families.
Photo of Alefia Delhiwala, Pre-Licensed Professional
Alefia Delhiwala
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (425) 699-4540
"
I am a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern graduating from Seattle Pacific University in 2027. I am trained in EMDR. Having worked as a copywriter for several years, I understand unspoken words and how to give a voice to unexpressed emotions. I work with teens, adults, couples, elders and families.
Photo of Alefia Delhiwala, Pre-Licensed Professional
Alefia Delhiwala
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (425) 699-4540

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Body Image
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Hoarding
  • Infertility
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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You don't have to know what's your struggle. You just need to know you're struggling. I use EMDR therapy to help with social anxiety, loneliness, low self-esteem, stress-related fatigue or pain to name a few. As a multilingual therapist, I understand cultural and family pressure. My treatment often involves understanding emotional and relational pattern.
Photo of Alefia Delhiwala, Pre-Licensed Professional
Alefia Delhiwala
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (425) 699-4540
"
You don't have to know what's your struggle. You just need to know you're struggling. I use EMDR therapy to help with social anxiety, loneliness, low self-esteem, stress-related fatigue or pain to name a few. As a multilingual therapist, I understand cultural and family pressure. My treatment often involves understanding emotional and relational pattern.
Photo of Alefia Delhiwala, Pre-Licensed Professional
Alefia Delhiwala
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (425) 699-4540

15 Endorsements

Bree Mirus
Bree Mirus
Pre-Licensed Professional
Alefia is a kind and compassionate therapist who will truly listen to your needs and support you through your mental health journey. I highly recommend her!
Anna Stevens
Anna Stevens
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateMALMFTA
I am happy to welcome Alefia to SCS and endorse her for any clients seeking couples or family therapy services!
Tristen Mills
Tristen Mills
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateLMFTA
Alefia is an empathetic clinician with the ability to explore a wide range of treatments. I highly recommend her to clients seeking support in areas of individual, couple, and sex therapy!
Mollie Player
Mollie Player
CounselorLMHC
Alefia is a practical, empathetic, and sincere therapist who will meet you with thoughtful solutions.
Jaye Minor
Jaye Minor
CounselorLMHCA
I work with Alefia at Steffen Counseling Services, and recommend her to folks looking for a couples therapist!
Callie Houk
Callie Houk
CounselorMACPLMHCA
I am happy to endorse Alefia for individual, couples, and family therapy!
Alyse Bradway
Alyse Bradway
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateLMFTA
I am excited to endorse our newest intern Alefia. She is understanding, has great insight, and has a warm presence.
Alisha Le Beau
Alisha Le Beau
Marriage & Family TherapistMSLMFT
Alefia is kind, compassionate, and sincere. I highly recommend her services for couples therapy
Aishleen O'Brien
Aishleen O'Brien
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateLMFTA
I endorse Alefia for anyone seeking couples or sex therapy. She is a wonderful clinician!
Jessica A Emerson
Jessica A Emerson
Pre-Licensed Professional
I am happy to endorse my fellow intern colleague Alefia. She is an insightful clinician and you will be well-tended to and heard in her care.
Sage Elizabeth Robins
Sage Elizabeth Robins
Pre-Licensed ProfessionalMFT
Alefia provides genuine care and curiosity when meeting with clients and colleagues. I highly recommend!
Hailey Clum
Hailey Clum
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateLMFTA
Alefia is a wonderful clinician with a great deal of insight to offer! Her educational and professional background equips her with the skills to support her clients.
Devi Viswanathan
Devi Viswanathan
Pre-Licensed Professional
Alefia is both bold and sensitive. We are in the same graduate class at SPU and she often raises thoughtful questions in class, which I'm sure will be beneficial skill in therapy sessions. I'm glad to endorse her!
Hunter Hansen
Hunter Hansen
Pre-Licensed ProfessionalB.S.
Alefia cares very deeply about the people she supports. I greatly appreciate her respect for language and her use of metaphor for understanding.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

I also speak

Gujarati
Hindi
Urdu

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

I also speak

Gujarati
Hindi
Urdu

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • EMDR
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Narrative
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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In our first session, we'll talk about what's been wearing you down and what you hope might change—no perfect words required. My focus is helping you understand what's happening inside you so it stops running the background commentary of your life. Along the way, you won't just feel understood by me—you'll better understand yourself, and things will start to feel more manageable.
Photo of Alefia Delhiwala, Pre-Licensed Professional
Alefia Delhiwala
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (425) 699-4540
"
In our first session, we'll talk about what's been wearing you down and what you hope might change—no perfect words required. My focus is helping you understand what's happening inside you so it stops running the background commentary of your life. Along the way, you won't just feel understood by me—you'll better understand yourself, and things will start to feel more manageable.
Photo of Alefia Delhiwala, Pre-Licensed Professional
Alefia Delhiwala
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (425) 699-4540

Location

Primary Location

Seattle, WA 98109

(425) 699-4540

Additional Location

Bellevue, WA 98004

(425) 699-4540
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I offer therapy via telehealth. I have weekday and late evening openings to accommodate busy schedules.
Photo of Alefia Delhiwala, Pre-Licensed Professional
Alefia Delhiwala
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call for a free consultation now - (425) 699-4540
"
I offer therapy via telehealth. I have weekday and late evening openings to accommodate busy schedules.
Photo of Alefia Delhiwala, Pre-Licensed Professional
Alefia Delhiwala
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call for a free consultation now - (425) 699-4540