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Chantel Ames
Counselor, MA, LMCH

Chantel Ames

Counselor, MA, LMCH (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98125
Let's Connect (206) 483-1907
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Are you struggling with deep emotional pain that leaves you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? You don't have to carry it alone. Healing happens through relationship. In therapy, you'll find an attuned, safe, and nonjudgmental space where "reparative processes" can unfold naturally. Resulting in a trustworthy connection that helps correct past relational hurts and helps you build self-trust. When you feel truly seen and understood, something profound shifts. Foundational wounds begin to soften and heal - old patterns rewire themselves. Healthier ways of relating emerge creating lasting change in how you experience yourself and you life.
My approach integrates multiple pathways to healing. I specialize in treating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression using psychedelic-assisted therapy, EMDR, and somatic processing - with particular focus on healing childhood trauma and relationship wounds. These modalities help access healing at the deepest levels - in your body, mind, and nervous system.
Ready to begin your healing journey? Contact me for a confidential consultation to explore how these transformative approaches can help you rediscover joy, reclaim your life and well-being.
Call or Chantel Ames now for a free 15 minute consultation - (206) 483-1907

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Seattle, WA 98125

(206) 483-1907
Jan 12 - Accepting new clients for in-person for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), EMDR, and therapy intensives.
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Trauma and PTSD 
$185 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Curious & want to learn more, visit my website AllThatHeals.com. From there, you can schedule a free consultation. Always happy to connect.
Chantel Ames
Let's Connect (206) 483-1907
Photo of Chantel Ames, Counselor, MA, LMCH

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Seattle, WA 98125

(206) 483-1907
Jan 12 - Accepting new clients for in-person for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), EMDR, and therapy intensives.
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Trauma and PTSD 
$185 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Curious & want to learn more, visit my website AllThatHeals.com. From there, you can schedule a free consultation. Always happy to connect.
Chantel Ames

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $185
  • Couple Sessions $220

Payment Methods

Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • LifeWise
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Out of Network
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I am in-network with Premera. Private pay and out of network (OON) for all other insurances. For out-of-network clients, I provide Superbill that can be used for reimbursement.
Photo of Chantel Ames, Counselor, MA, LMCH
Chantel Ames
Counselor, MA, LMCH
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 483-1907
"
I am in-network with Premera. Private pay and out of network (OON) for all other insurances. For out-of-network clients, I provide Superbill that can be used for reimbursement.
Photo of Chantel Ames, Counselor, MA, LMCH
Chantel Ames
Counselor, MA, LMCH
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 483-1907

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LH61672998 Chantel Ames
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Transpersonal Research Institute of Psychotherapeutic Psychedelics Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Clinical Training: Activity ID: 23056101 / 2024
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I have a MA in Marriage, Family, & Couples Therapy, am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and have provided counseling services for 7 plus years.
Photo of Chantel Ames, Counselor, MA, LMCH
Chantel Ames
Counselor, MA, LMCH
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 483-1907
"
I have a MA in Marriage, Family, & Couples Therapy, am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and have provided counseling services for 7 plus years.
Photo of Chantel Ames, Counselor, MA, LMCH
Chantel Ames
Counselor, MA, LMCH
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 483-1907

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Relationship Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Bisexual
  • Depression
  • Existential distress
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Spirituality
  • Transpersonal exploration via altered states
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I work with high functioning clients struggling with depression, anxiety, and PTSD from relational hurt and trauma. Together we'll address core wounds impacting your relationships and sense of self, patterns of emotional overwhelm or shutdown interfering with daily life, and existential questions about meaning and identity—helping you move toward renewed purpose, connection, and vitality.
Photo of Chantel Ames, Counselor, MA, LMCH
Chantel Ames
Counselor, MA, LMCH
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 483-1907
"
I work with high functioning clients struggling with depression, anxiety, and PTSD from relational hurt and trauma. Together we'll address core wounds impacting your relationships and sense of self, patterns of emotional overwhelm or shutdown interfering with daily life, and existential questions about meaning and identity—helping you move toward renewed purpose, connection, and vitality.
Photo of Chantel Ames, Counselor, MA, LMCH
Chantel Ames
Counselor, MA, LMCH
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 483-1907

3 Endorsements

Karla T Mancero
Karla T Mancero
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
Chantel is a warm and naturally empathic person who is dedicated to the people she has served in the community.
Michelle Henderson
Michelle Henderson
CounselorMALMHC
Chantel is an outstanding clinician with a warm, calming presence. She is highly self-aware and this informs her work with clients by how much empathy and patience she shows. She is skilled in a number of areas and helps her clients find true healing.
Maureen Kane
Maureen Kane
CounselorMALMHC
Chantel has the capacity to hold deep space for her clients. She is thoughtful about her clients and tailors her work to individual needs and preferences. She thoughtfully curates continuing education in modalities to best meet client needs.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Native American
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Religion

Buddhist

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Native American
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Religion

Buddhist

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • EMDR
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Ketamine-Assisted
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Transpersonal
  • Trauma Focused
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I am trained in EMDR and Ketamine-assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). I provide these modalities through an Internal Family System Informed (IFS) lens. When helpful, I integrate these modalities over the course of treatment.
Photo of Chantel Ames, Counselor, MA, LMCH
Chantel Ames
Counselor, MA, LMCH
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 483-1907
"
I am trained in EMDR and Ketamine-assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). I provide these modalities through an Internal Family System Informed (IFS) lens. When helpful, I integrate these modalities over the course of treatment.
Photo of Chantel Ames, Counselor, MA, LMCH
Chantel Ames
Counselor, MA, LMCH
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 483-1907

Location

Primary Location

Seattle, WA 98125

(206) 483-1907
"
Jan 12 - Accepting new clients for in-person for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), EMDR, and therapy intensives.
Photo of Chantel Ames, Counselor, MA, LMCH
Chantel Ames
Counselor, MA, LMCH
Call for a free consultation now - (206) 483-1907
"
Jan 12 - Accepting new clients for in-person for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), EMDR, and therapy intensives.
Photo of Chantel Ames, Counselor, MA, LMCH
Chantel Ames
Counselor, MA, LMCH
Call for a free consultation now - (206) 483-1907