Psychoanalytic Therapists in Anacortes, WA
Heather Hamilton
Counselor, PhD, LPC, DCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Anacortes, WA 98221
Opening 1 additional Day of appointments - 9 openings available beginning in October. With grace, and humor, we'll work with you to address challenges impacting your health, happiness, and relationships with others. It's our philosophy that whatever affects our emotional health (isolation, depression, anxiety, trauma) will affect our physical well-being (appetite, sleep, weight gain). Not too many people enjoy change and these past few years have been nothing but a roller coaster! I'd enjoy the opportunity to talk with you and understand how you're doing. How have you been affected by changes? Is BreakThrough! right for you?
Opening 1 additional Day of appointments - 9 openings available beginning in October. With grace, and humor, we'll work with you to address challenges impacting your health, happiness, and relationships with others. It's our philosophy that whatever affects our emotional health (isolation, depression, anxiety, trauma) will affect our physical well-being (appetite, sleep, weight gain). Not too many people enjoy change and these past few years have been nothing but a roller coaster! I'd enjoy the opportunity to talk with you and understand how you're doing. How have you been affected by changes? Is BreakThrough! right for you?
Deanne Wientge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Anacortes, WA 98221 (Online Only)
Specializing in working with adult anxiety, grief, depression and trauma, with a primary focus on Christian, trauma, military spouse and first responder based counseling and disaster response. Offering compassionate, competent, non-judgmental, and friendly ADULT only counseling via HIPPA compliant VIDEO CONFERENCING. Deanne has over 25+ years experience working with children and adults on military installations, in schools and in private practice with victims of crime, disasters, & trauma. Deanne has additional career experience in aviation & K9 SAR.
Specializing in working with adult anxiety, grief, depression and trauma, with a primary focus on Christian, trauma, military spouse and first responder based counseling and disaster response. Offering compassionate, competent, non-judgmental, and friendly ADULT only counseling via HIPPA compliant VIDEO CONFERENCING. Deanne has over 25+ years experience working with children and adults on military installations, in schools and in private practice with victims of crime, disasters, & trauma. Deanne has additional career experience in aviation & K9 SAR.
CradleStone, LLC
Counselor, MS, MAC, LMHC, SUDP
Verified Verified
Anacortes, WA 98221
Are you alone and feeling no support? Is your teenager struggling to be part of your family? Whether your teen is acting out through high-risk behaviors or isolating through technology, your family is probably feeling the strain. When you aren't sure how to help your teen or what they truly need, it can feel overwhelming and hopeless. I'm here to support you, your teen, and your family so you can move through your challenges together. Individuals seeking help with depressive or anxious feelings can find solutions through me as well.
Are you alone and feeling no support? Is your teenager struggling to be part of your family? Whether your teen is acting out through high-risk behaviors or isolating through technology, your family is probably feeling the strain. When you aren't sure how to help your teen or what they truly need, it can feel overwhelming and hopeless. I'm here to support you, your teen, and your family so you can move through your challenges together. Individuals seeking help with depressive or anxious feelings can find solutions through me as well.
Mary Susan Schwartz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Anacortes, WA 98221 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Perhaps you're hoping to improve your mood, increase your self-compassion, or enhance your romantic relationship. Maybe you're seeking a non-judgmental and supportive relationship with your therapist, within which you can learn strategies you can use right away. If so, I look forward to hearing from you!
Perhaps you're hoping to improve your mood, increase your self-compassion, or enhance your romantic relationship. Maybe you're seeking a non-judgmental and supportive relationship with your therapist, within which you can learn strategies you can use right away. If so, I look forward to hearing from you!
Online Therapists
Julia Clare Larsen
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98103
I am influenced by existential, psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, and humanistic approaches and am always learning from my clients as well.
Grappling with anxiety, depression, grief or a significant life transition can feel all consuming. Even if you have good support in your life, these experiences can exhaust your energies and feel isolating. It may be hard to see beyond a current painful time, or imagine things can feel different. In our therapy relationship, I will hold these challenges with care, and try to help you grow, find deeper meaning, peace, clarity, and ultimately more of yourself. It’s my belief that the therapy relationship invites more creative and authentic capacities to navigating life's inevitable changes and challenges.
I am influenced by existential, psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, and humanistic approaches and am always learning from my clients as well.
Grappling with anxiety, depression, grief or a significant life transition can feel all consuming. Even if you have good support in your life, these experiences can exhaust your energies and feel isolating. It may be hard to see beyond a current painful time, or imagine things can feel different. In our therapy relationship, I will hold these challenges with care, and try to help you grow, find deeper meaning, peace, clarity, and ultimately more of yourself. It’s my belief that the therapy relationship invites more creative and authentic capacities to navigating life's inevitable changes and challenges.
Talitha Bullock
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98119 (Online Only)
Welcome to a space where transformation begins, and the promise of a brighter future awaits. I work with individuals seeking profound change. My ideal client is someone ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Clients who resonate with my approach often seek a therapist grounded in curiosity, compassion, strength, and insight. They are drawn to a methodology influenced by attachment theory, psychoanalytic theory, somatic work, nervous system regulation, and neurobiology.
Welcome to a space where transformation begins, and the promise of a brighter future awaits. I work with individuals seeking profound change. My ideal client is someone ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Clients who resonate with my approach often seek a therapist grounded in curiosity, compassion, strength, and insight. They are drawn to a methodology influenced by attachment theory, psychoanalytic theory, somatic work, nervous system regulation, and neurobiology.
Ela Eland
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98121 (Online Only)
I blend Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic and Attachment frameworks to more gradually and deeply attend to past/present relationship issues, wounds, and forms of trauma you might have experienced.
My style is warm, genuine and open. Together we will take the time to listen to your inner and outer experience in order to better understand and attend to your unspoken needs, injuries, fears, and uncertainties. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship issues, relationship breakup, career and workplace issues, life transitions, abandonment, co-dependency, and loss and grief.
I blend Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic and Attachment frameworks to more gradually and deeply attend to past/present relationship issues, wounds, and forms of trauma you might have experienced.
My style is warm, genuine and open. Together we will take the time to listen to your inner and outer experience in order to better understand and attend to your unspoken needs, injuries, fears, and uncertainties. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship issues, relationship breakup, career and workplace issues, life transitions, abandonment, co-dependency, and loss and grief.
Susan Maltz Tesch
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Edmonds, WA 98020
It's been my great privilege to have practiced psychotherapy for over thirty years and I'm passionate about helping people move forward in their lives. I specialize in helping individuals overcome anxiety, depression and other conditions so they can live more fully within themselves and in relation to others. I draw from many approaches to wellness, including neuroscience, psychoanalytic theory and mindfulness meditation.
It's been my great privilege to have practiced psychotherapy for over thirty years and I'm passionate about helping people move forward in their lives. I specialize in helping individuals overcome anxiety, depression and other conditions so they can live more fully within themselves and in relation to others. I draw from many approaches to wellness, including neuroscience, psychoanalytic theory and mindfulness meditation.
Julie Ross
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MHP
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Waitlist for new clients
I graduated from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology in 2011 and have been working with children, teens, families and adults in a variety of settings ranging from church kids to registered sex offenders in the foster care system. The last three years, I have been in community mental health working with low income children and their families. I utilize PACE in therapy (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy) as my primary therapeutic stance and rely heavily on Narrative, Existential, and Relational Psychoanalytic therapies. Through Telos Transformational Therapy, I also provide Ketamine-Assisted psychotherapy.
I graduated from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology in 2011 and have been working with children, teens, families and adults in a variety of settings ranging from church kids to registered sex offenders in the foster care system. The last three years, I have been in community mental health working with low income children and their families. I utilize PACE in therapy (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy) as my primary therapeutic stance and rely heavily on Narrative, Existential, and Relational Psychoanalytic therapies. Through Telos Transformational Therapy, I also provide Ketamine-Assisted psychotherapy.
Janaki Tremaglio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98103
Waitlist for new clients
I approach counseling from a psychodynamic and psychoanalytic lens, which means I see the dynamic of the therapeutic relationship and understanding the dynamics throughout one's life as central to healing.
Are you looking for attuned support to explore your struggles? Do you wish to become mindful of how your life history impacts your present experience? Are you interested in intuitive and spiritual practices, and holistic supports (including food, herbs)? If these questions resonate with you, reach out to me! I offer relationship-focused therapy, drawing from wisdom traditions and holistic approaches.
I approach counseling from a psychodynamic and psychoanalytic lens, which means I see the dynamic of the therapeutic relationship and understanding the dynamics throughout one's life as central to healing.
Are you looking for attuned support to explore your struggles? Do you wish to become mindful of how your life history impacts your present experience? Are you interested in intuitive and spiritual practices, and holistic supports (including food, herbs)? If these questions resonate with you, reach out to me! I offer relationship-focused therapy, drawing from wisdom traditions and holistic approaches.
Lynn H Cunningham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MA, PhD, LICSW, FIPA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98112
I bring both academic and psychoanalytic training.
I help with trichotillomania. Although other people suffer with trichotillomania, the reason you pull your hair is unique to you. My ideal client is willing to look beneath anxiety to understand the role of trichotillomania in your life. I also work with people who find relationships difficult to maintain and are curious to learn why. In addition, I relate to mothers of twins. I understand how multiple births bring new frustrations and complicated emotions into the family dynamic. As an older woman who is outside the immediate family, I may offer some needed perspective and patience.
I bring both academic and psychoanalytic training.
I help with trichotillomania. Although other people suffer with trichotillomania, the reason you pull your hair is unique to you. My ideal client is willing to look beneath anxiety to understand the role of trichotillomania in your life. I also work with people who find relationships difficult to maintain and are curious to learn why. In addition, I relate to mothers of twins. I understand how multiple births bring new frustrations and complicated emotions into the family dynamic. As an older woman who is outside the immediate family, I may offer some needed perspective and patience.
Leslie Vriesman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98119
My approach is primarily relational but borrows from psychodynamic, psychoanalytic and attachment therapies.
**CURRENTLY OFFERING TELETHERAPY SESSIONS in ARIZONA & WASHINGTON** Relationships can be challenging, particularly the ones that are most important to us. We want to feel known, connected and loved but often end up hurt and lonely, stuck in patterns which aren't working. Relational pain can show up as anxiety, fear, depression or grief among other things. I have extensive training in Psychodyamic Therapy. I have also learned directly from masters in the field of Couples Therapy: John & Julie Gottman and Phil Ringstrom to address these very issues.
My approach is primarily relational but borrows from psychodynamic, psychoanalytic and attachment therapies.
**CURRENTLY OFFERING TELETHERAPY SESSIONS in ARIZONA & WASHINGTON** Relationships can be challenging, particularly the ones that are most important to us. We want to feel known, connected and loved but often end up hurt and lonely, stuck in patterns which aren't working. Relational pain can show up as anxiety, fear, depression or grief among other things. I have extensive training in Psychodyamic Therapy. I have also learned directly from masters in the field of Couples Therapy: John & Julie Gottman and Phil Ringstrom to address these very issues.
Michelle Largent
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Concrete, WA 98237
I am a depth centered trauma psychotherapist that specializes in healing from trauma, anxieties, and abuse. I utilize somatic, psychoanalytic, Internal Family Systems, and person centered models as we work through all the ways we feel not ok. I specialize in ERP and DBT for anxiety disorders. Together we will explore your life and stories and create space to deepen your connection to your inner world, give meaning to past experiences, transform thinking patterns, calm and quiet the anxieties of your body and mind, and explore new styles of being and relating.
I am a depth centered trauma psychotherapist that specializes in healing from trauma, anxieties, and abuse. I utilize somatic, psychoanalytic, Internal Family Systems, and person centered models as we work through all the ways we feel not ok. I specialize in ERP and DBT for anxiety disorders. Together we will explore your life and stories and create space to deepen your connection to your inner world, give meaning to past experiences, transform thinking patterns, calm and quiet the anxieties of your body and mind, and explore new styles of being and relating.
Cameron Shivers
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98467
By adopting a Psychoanalytic and Psychosocial approach, we delve into your past and examine your past relationships, so you can better understand yourself.
Discovering Your True Self: Empowering Women’s Mental Health and Interpersonal Relationships: My life's greatest passion is helping others discover their true selves. Together, we will explore your experiences and find ways to unleash your most genuine self, even in a world that doesn't always appreciate authenticity. I specialize in women's mental health and interpersonal relationships, including conflict resolution, marriage and couples counseling, anxiety, depression, trauma, and abuse. My counseling sessions are tailored to create a supportive environment where women can flourish.
By adopting a Psychoanalytic and Psychosocial approach, we delve into your past and examine your past relationships, so you can better understand yourself.
Discovering Your True Self: Empowering Women’s Mental Health and Interpersonal Relationships: My life's greatest passion is helping others discover their true selves. Together, we will explore your experiences and find ways to unleash your most genuine self, even in a world that doesn't always appreciate authenticity. I specialize in women's mental health and interpersonal relationships, including conflict resolution, marriage and couples counseling, anxiety, depression, trauma, and abuse. My counseling sessions are tailored to create a supportive environment where women can flourish.
Christine Scoville
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Bothell, WA 98011
I am a holistic, trauma-informed therapist and my focus is working with adolescents and adults on issues related to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and neurodivergence (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders). I also work with issues such as spiritual trauma and abuse, childhood emotional neglect and family systems. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, relational, and depth-based. I incorporate psychoanalytic depth work, existential psychotherapy, as well as somatic and mindfulness practices incorporating the body and strengthening a body-mind connection as it feels safe to do so.
I am a holistic, trauma-informed therapist and my focus is working with adolescents and adults on issues related to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and neurodivergence (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders). I also work with issues such as spiritual trauma and abuse, childhood emotional neglect and family systems. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, relational, and depth-based. I incorporate psychoanalytic depth work, existential psychotherapy, as well as somatic and mindfulness practices incorporating the body and strengthening a body-mind connection as it feels safe to do so.
Matija Petrovcic
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy is a collaborative process and a unique form of conversation. In this treatment modality we recognize the centrality of relationships in human development and explore constitutive effects that significant relationships have on our mind; how they guide our wishes, fears and conflicts. Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy also understands that our level of self-awareness is always limited and that our behaviors, choices, interests, and conscious beliefs are influenced by internal and external forces that we may not be fully aware of.
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy is a collaborative process and a unique form of conversation. In this treatment modality we recognize the centrality of relationships in human development and explore constitutive effects that significant relationships have on our mind; how they guide our wishes, fears and conflicts. Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy also understands that our level of self-awareness is always limited and that our behaviors, choices, interests, and conscious beliefs are influenced by internal and external forces that we may not be fully aware of.
Mimi Simon
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98105 (Online Only)
As a Doctoral Candidate supervised by Jeff Grant, Ph.D., owner of Portage Bay Clinic, my practice has been reliably successful with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, anticipatory grief, trauma, and PTSD. I have extensive experience as a mental health advocate for disabled and underserved individuals. Informed by depth psychological and relational psychoanalytic approaches, my goal remains to act as a guide identifying strategies and highlighting solutions to access inner strength, and tap into sources including insight, courage, and resilience critical in making important mental health and lifestyle changes.
As a Doctoral Candidate supervised by Jeff Grant, Ph.D., owner of Portage Bay Clinic, my practice has been reliably successful with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, anticipatory grief, trauma, and PTSD. I have extensive experience as a mental health advocate for disabled and underserved individuals. Informed by depth psychological and relational psychoanalytic approaches, my goal remains to act as a guide identifying strategies and highlighting solutions to access inner strength, and tap into sources including insight, courage, and resilience critical in making important mental health and lifestyle changes.
Peter Weiss
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98112
I work from a range of theoretical orientations, including behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, and psychoanalytic frameworks.
My practice is comprised of individuals and couples. I see adults, adolescents, and children who are managing a range of issues from anxiety and depression, to relationship issues, to trauma. The couples I work with are often struggling with feeling disconnected and unheard by their partner and are seeking help to regain connection in their relationship that has been compromised or lost over time.
I work from a range of theoretical orientations, including behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, and psychoanalytic frameworks.
My practice is comprised of individuals and couples. I see adults, adolescents, and children who are managing a range of issues from anxiety and depression, to relationship issues, to trauma. The couples I work with are often struggling with feeling disconnected and unheard by their partner and are seeking help to regain connection in their relationship that has been compromised or lost over time.
Christopher J Lowe
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98102 (Online Only)
I have advanced training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and I use third-wave cognitive behavioral (CBT) interventions to help individuals and couples build better coping skills.
I work frequently with individuals and couples who are motivated to gain more insight into themselves and who are struggling with career stress, overcoming early trauma and neglect, mild addictive behaviors, depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts and behaviors, relationship conflict, and those who are trying to find a sense of meaning and purpose in their lives. My aim is to not only treat or view you as a set of symptoms, but to also help you acquire a deeper understanding of your self and from where those symptoms might be coming.
I have advanced training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and I use third-wave cognitive behavioral (CBT) interventions to help individuals and couples build better coping skills.
I work frequently with individuals and couples who are motivated to gain more insight into themselves and who are struggling with career stress, overcoming early trauma and neglect, mild addictive behaviors, depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts and behaviors, relationship conflict, and those who are trying to find a sense of meaning and purpose in their lives. My aim is to not only treat or view you as a set of symptoms, but to also help you acquire a deeper understanding of your self and from where those symptoms might be coming.
David S Shen-Miller
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
I am passionate about helping you reach your potential. We accomplish this together through a psychoanalytic, interpersonal, mind-body-spirit integration that draws on your strengths and resources. I believe psychoanalysis and psychotherapy are not about fixing what is wrong, but about using what is working well for you and deepening your skills to increase your health, well-being, and overall freedom and flexibility. I care deeply about providing excellent care, and trying out new ways of relating and understanding yourself that will lead you to optimize your health and connections with others.
I am passionate about helping you reach your potential. We accomplish this together through a psychoanalytic, interpersonal, mind-body-spirit integration that draws on your strengths and resources. I believe psychoanalysis and psychotherapy are not about fixing what is wrong, but about using what is working well for you and deepening your skills to increase your health, well-being, and overall freedom and flexibility. I care deeply about providing excellent care, and trying out new ways of relating and understanding yourself that will lead you to optimize your health and connections with others.
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Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.