Therapists in Mercer Island, WA
Kaya Wynn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Over time we develop patterns of behavior that may have once supported us through a difficult time, but these ways of being may be hurting our ability to connect with loved ones or form new connections. Through our work together, we will reflect on how your past experiences may influence who you are today and identify interventions to support you in connecting with who you want to become. In addition to working with individuals, I enjoy supporting people better engage in the important relationships in their lives; this may be within a couple, but can also be in a parent-child relationship.
Over time we develop patterns of behavior that may have once supported us through a difficult time, but these ways of being may be hurting our ability to connect with loved ones or form new connections. Through our work together, we will reflect on how your past experiences may influence who you are today and identify interventions to support you in connecting with who you want to become. In addition to working with individuals, I enjoy supporting people better engage in the important relationships in their lives; this may be within a couple, but can also be in a parent-child relationship.
Rachel Lordkenaga
Counselor, MA, LMHC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Not accepting new clients
I am passionate about the therapeutic relationship. This work entails identifying issues and concerns and processing them in a constructive way. I am interested in holding hope for you on this journey, even when you are feeling hopeless. I think it is important to understand the connection between the mind and the body as well as the past and the present as challenges are confronted. I find the use of creativity, both in art making and perspective changing, very healing. It is an honor to guide you in the process of creating the life you desire.
I am passionate about the therapeutic relationship. This work entails identifying issues and concerns and processing them in a constructive way. I am interested in holding hope for you on this journey, even when you are feeling hopeless. I think it is important to understand the connection between the mind and the body as well as the past and the present as challenges are confronted. I find the use of creativity, both in art making and perspective changing, very healing. It is an honor to guide you in the process of creating the life you desire.
Stefanie Robbins
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Not accepting new clients
**NOTE: wait list available. Self-improvement. Relationship issues. Anxiety. Unhelpful thoughts or behaviors. These are some of the concerns that bring people, just like you, to my counseling practice. I value and work with the strengths, imperfections, gifts, genetics, history and humanity of each person or family, as these aspects inform and shape who we are. I support clients in identifying a values-based direction for positive change and explore both what motivates change and the barriers that are getting in the way. Together, we create a road map to a healthier life for you or your family.
**NOTE: wait list available. Self-improvement. Relationship issues. Anxiety. Unhelpful thoughts or behaviors. These are some of the concerns that bring people, just like you, to my counseling practice. I value and work with the strengths, imperfections, gifts, genetics, history and humanity of each person or family, as these aspects inform and shape who we are. I support clients in identifying a values-based direction for positive change and explore both what motivates change and the barriers that are getting in the way. Together, we create a road map to a healthier life for you or your family.
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Cyn Clarfield
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98126 (Online Only)
I also offer consultation to parents who may feel confusion, fear, or discomfort with their child's gender identity.
My practice specializes in gender identity development and sexual orientation. I primarily work with adolescents and young adults (as well as adults beginning to question their identity). Therapy focuses on anxiety management, gender dysphoria, coming out, improving self-esteem, connection to community, relationship skills, and the process of transitioning (if desired). Whether someone is exploring new feelings or has identified as LGBTQ+ for years, the challenges they face may bring up feelings of anxiety, stress, confusion, and even anger. Working with an experienced therapist trained in gender and sexual minority issues can help.
I also offer consultation to parents who may feel confusion, fear, or discomfort with their child's gender identity.
My practice specializes in gender identity development and sexual orientation. I primarily work with adolescents and young adults (as well as adults beginning to question their identity). Therapy focuses on anxiety management, gender dysphoria, coming out, improving self-esteem, connection to community, relationship skills, and the process of transitioning (if desired). Whether someone is exploring new feelings or has identified as LGBTQ+ for years, the challenges they face may bring up feelings of anxiety, stress, confusion, and even anger. Working with an experienced therapist trained in gender and sexual minority issues can help.
Abbie Spear
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98103
When working with children I encourage family involvement.
Every life is a series of transitions, some of which can feel impossible to navigate. People and families can often feel ‘stuck’ in their current struggles and unable to overcome the challenges and changes they are experiencing. Whether the tough moments are navigating issues in daily life or processing landmark events such as pregnancy or parenthood, the need for support is valid and you don’t have to push through alone. Therapy helps you develop the tools and knowledge needed to bring out your unique strengths and abilities. No matter what age or life stage you are in, healing is possible.
When working with children I encourage family involvement.
Every life is a series of transitions, some of which can feel impossible to navigate. People and families can often feel ‘stuck’ in their current struggles and unable to overcome the challenges and changes they are experiencing. Whether the tough moments are navigating issues in daily life or processing landmark events such as pregnancy or parenthood, the need for support is valid and you don’t have to push through alone. Therapy helps you develop the tools and knowledge needed to bring out your unique strengths and abilities. No matter what age or life stage you are in, healing is possible.
Rachel Brown
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Renton, WA 98055 (Online Only)
I have been a committed therapist for children/teenagers. My expertise involves assisting children from challenging backgrounds, including those in foster care, runaways, and children of divorced parents. I have received thorough training in managing internet gaming addiction and aiding teenagers in establishing a positive relationship with technology and gaming. Through incorporating playfulness, creativity, and meeting individuals at their level, I aim to establish a secure environment for building significant relationships and fostering transformative growth. Join me on a path towards personal development and empowerment!
I have been a committed therapist for children/teenagers. My expertise involves assisting children from challenging backgrounds, including those in foster care, runaways, and children of divorced parents. I have received thorough training in managing internet gaming addiction and aiding teenagers in establishing a positive relationship with technology and gaming. Through incorporating playfulness, creativity, and meeting individuals at their level, I aim to establish a secure environment for building significant relationships and fostering transformative growth. Join me on a path towards personal development and empowerment!
Eliana Fisher
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Medina, WA 98039
I work with people of all ages, although I also have specialization in the pediatric populations and work with parents to support their children.
I work with students: elementary school age, adolescents, college students/young adults and professionals. Parenting is challenging and a large part of my practice is directly focused on working with parents, providing support in the actual work as a parent. I incorporate a problem-solving, supportive approach to while utilizing evidence-based therapy interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques.
I work with people of all ages, although I also have specialization in the pediatric populations and work with parents to support their children.
I work with students: elementary school age, adolescents, college students/young adults and professionals. Parenting is challenging and a large part of my practice is directly focused on working with parents, providing support in the actual work as a parent. I incorporate a problem-solving, supportive approach to while utilizing evidence-based therapy interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques.
Weston Joshu Taussig
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98112 (Online Only)
Though I specialize in transitional-age youth, my 20+ years of experience serving children, young adults, and families have prepared me to work with clients from all walks of life.
Hi. I am so glad you are here. I hope you will find what you are looking for. Therapy is an art form that allows for tailored interventions addressing your concerns. While we all have the tools for a fulfilling life, we may experience feelings of being stuck, overwhelmed, helpless or trapped in an unhealthy world. This does not need to be your life! As a therapist, I will help you illuminate your path, gain self-understanding, and refocus your energy to build harmony.
Though I specialize in transitional-age youth, my 20+ years of experience serving children, young adults, and families have prepared me to work with clients from all walks of life.
Hi. I am so glad you are here. I hope you will find what you are looking for. Therapy is an art form that allows for tailored interventions addressing your concerns. While we all have the tools for a fulfilling life, we may experience feelings of being stuck, overwhelmed, helpless or trapped in an unhealthy world. This does not need to be your life! As a therapist, I will help you illuminate your path, gain self-understanding, and refocus your energy to build harmony.
Evelyn Prizont
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98118
I work with parents and caregivers who are motivated to improve relationships and restore harmony to their lives. Do you wish your kid(s) would just cooperate? Are you tired of yelling, using bribery and/or punishment? Perhaps you've tried one or more of the popular parenting approaches, but without lasting success. Parenting children and adolescents is hard work, but it can also be fun and rewarding. I help parents who love their children, to like their children.
I work with parents and caregivers who are motivated to improve relationships and restore harmony to their lives. Do you wish your kid(s) would just cooperate? Are you tired of yelling, using bribery and/or punishment? Perhaps you've tried one or more of the popular parenting approaches, but without lasting success. Parenting children and adolescents is hard work, but it can also be fun and rewarding. I help parents who love their children, to like their children.
Jennifer Reisberg
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98122
I see adults and teenagers who are struggling with social issues, adjusting to new environments, family conflicts, experiencing a crisis, or just going through a tough time. I specialize in helping people explore and work through issues and questions around gender and sexuality. I work with people to help them to heal and gain a better understanding of themselves and their lives.
I see adults and teenagers who are struggling with social issues, adjusting to new environments, family conflicts, experiencing a crisis, or just going through a tough time. I specialize in helping people explore and work through issues and questions around gender and sexuality. I work with people to help them to heal and gain a better understanding of themselves and their lives.
Joshua Aaron Ginzler
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98103
My mission is to help people & families understand their emotions so that they are less likely to be reactive & more likely to be responsive in life. During my earlier career as a research psychologist at the University of Washington I focused on working with youth & adults facing issues of homelessness & substance use problems. As a result I also studied & work with treatments for suicidality, personality issues, & a wide array of stress related disorders.
My mission is to help people & families understand their emotions so that they are less likely to be reactive & more likely to be responsive in life. During my earlier career as a research psychologist at the University of Washington I focused on working with youth & adults facing issues of homelessness & substance use problems. As a result I also studied & work with treatments for suicidality, personality issues, & a wide array of stress related disorders.
Steven Katz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98004 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with makes the work of therapy easier and more productive. I try to help recognize and name the solutions which thankfully have helped us deal with the troubling events we have made it through. But those solutions- such as avoidance, doing too much for others and too little for ourselves, or over-focusing on work- can become entrenched and now get in the way of feeling at ease or fulfilled. Learning and trying new solutions helps us step away from these patterns. Let's see if we can accomplish something together.
Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with makes the work of therapy easier and more productive. I try to help recognize and name the solutions which thankfully have helped us deal with the troubling events we have made it through. But those solutions- such as avoidance, doing too much for others and too little for ourselves, or over-focusing on work- can become entrenched and now get in the way of feeling at ease or fulfilled. Learning and trying new solutions helps us step away from these patterns. Let's see if we can accomplish something together.
Laura Weinstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC, CMHS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98112
My practice also offers unique parent coaching based in the experience I gained as an inpatient art therapist over the past few years at Seattle Children’s Hospital.
It's safe to say there is no one-size-fits-all way to come of age during a global pandemic and Youth Mental Health Crisis. As a youth and family art therapist, I am here to help, young adults, teens, and preteens learn to harness their strengths and turn them into coping skills they can use everyday to maintain emotional balance during these exceptionally stressful times. I am experienced in the full range of challenges facing young clients, but have particular expertise with depression / anxiety/ bi-polar disorder, major life transitions and stress, suicidal thoughts, gender exploration, PTSD, and chronic illness/ pain/ disability.
My practice also offers unique parent coaching based in the experience I gained as an inpatient art therapist over the past few years at Seattle Children’s Hospital.
It's safe to say there is no one-size-fits-all way to come of age during a global pandemic and Youth Mental Health Crisis. As a youth and family art therapist, I am here to help, young adults, teens, and preteens learn to harness their strengths and turn them into coping skills they can use everyday to maintain emotional balance during these exceptionally stressful times. I am experienced in the full range of challenges facing young clients, but have particular expertise with depression / anxiety/ bi-polar disorder, major life transitions and stress, suicidal thoughts, gender exploration, PTSD, and chronic illness/ pain/ disability.
Yarden Maya Solomon
Pre-Licensed Professional, Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98102 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients with weekly availability! I offer therapy that is compassionate, non-judgemental, and accepting of who you are and what you are carrying in the present moment. My work is creating a warm environment to explore different layers and parts of yourself, interpersonal relationships, goals and desires, as well as body-based mindfulness practices to process emotions in other ways besides talking. As a queer therapist centered in liberation frameworks, advocacy, and justice, I recognize how systemic oppression effects our mental health.
Accepting New Clients with weekly availability! I offer therapy that is compassionate, non-judgemental, and accepting of who you are and what you are carrying in the present moment. My work is creating a warm environment to explore different layers and parts of yourself, interpersonal relationships, goals and desires, as well as body-based mindfulness practices to process emotions in other ways besides talking. As a queer therapist centered in liberation frameworks, advocacy, and justice, I recognize how systemic oppression effects our mental health.
Emmaus Counseling Center
Psychologist, PhD, LMFT, LMHC, LICSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
Redmond, WA 98052
Our psychologists and therapists are among the most respected in the area and have been selected because of their expertise in a variety of presenting issues and vast experience of therapeutic approaches. And because each of our clients are unique, our therapists offer an exciting and varied approach for each of their clients struggling with issues preventing them from living their best life.
Our psychologists and therapists are among the most respected in the area and have been selected because of their expertise in a variety of presenting issues and vast experience of therapeutic approaches. And because each of our clients are unique, our therapists offer an exciting and varied approach for each of their clients struggling with issues preventing them from living their best life.
Hagit Shekel
Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Redmond, WA 98052 (Online Only)
If you are feeling frustrated with past or current relationship that has negative impact you wish to avoid, I invite you to a journey to better understand your perception and how it causes you to behave in a certain way. A journey that will help you realize your full potential and strengthen your relationship with yourself and others.
If you are feeling frustrated with past or current relationship that has negative impact you wish to avoid, I invite you to a journey to better understand your perception and how it causes you to behave in a certain way. A journey that will help you realize your full potential and strengthen your relationship with yourself and others.
Emmaus Counseling Center
Psychologist, PhD, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98004
Our psychologists and therapists are among the most respected in the area and have been selected because of their expertise in a variety of presenting issues and vast experience of therapeutic approaches. And because each of our clients are unique, our therapists offer an exciting and varied approach for each of their clients struggling with issues preventing them from living their best life.
Our psychologists and therapists are among the most respected in the area and have been selected because of their expertise in a variety of presenting issues and vast experience of therapeutic approaches. And because each of our clients are unique, our therapists offer an exciting and varied approach for each of their clients struggling with issues preventing them from living their best life.
Sophie Rose Mandel
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98112
Healing begins with connection. We need these connections to not only survive but thrive. So often our connections are fragmented. My work is trauma informed and helps you tap into your innate ability to heal and be whole. Through co-creating a safe space that honors your infinitely unique selfhood, while emphasizing the importance relationship has in the process of healing. Unfortunately, there is not a one-size-fits all solution to healing any growth. We will explore all of who you are to best guide us through your everyday lived experience. In this we foster a holistic method that focuses on nourishing your mind, body, and soul.
Healing begins with connection. We need these connections to not only survive but thrive. So often our connections are fragmented. My work is trauma informed and helps you tap into your innate ability to heal and be whole. Through co-creating a safe space that honors your infinitely unique selfhood, while emphasizing the importance relationship has in the process of healing. Unfortunately, there is not a one-size-fits all solution to healing any growth. We will explore all of who you are to best guide us through your everyday lived experience. In this we foster a holistic method that focuses on nourishing your mind, body, and soul.
David Fleit - South Seattle Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, MPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98118
I am a supportive, compassionate, and collaborative therapist. My goal is to build trust with you by creating a safe and supportive environment. You will always be the expert of your life story. I work with a systemic lens. I believe that everyone is impacted by the systems that surround them, which can include their relationships, family, community, and society-at-large. My hope is to partner and collaborate with you to better navigate the challenges you face and support you in your healing and growth journey.
I am a supportive, compassionate, and collaborative therapist. My goal is to build trust with you by creating a safe and supportive environment. You will always be the expert of your life story. I work with a systemic lens. I believe that everyone is impacted by the systems that surround them, which can include their relationships, family, community, and society-at-large. My hope is to partner and collaborate with you to better navigate the challenges you face and support you in your healing and growth journey.
Jessica Bahr
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98119 (Online Only)
I am a therapist with ADHD, so I love working with clients who have ADHD. I think our similar brains strengthen our understanding of each other and therefore our therapeutic connection. I will never tell you to just “try harder” or “buy a planner” or other things that neurotypicals have said to you (although I do love some good office supplies). Everyone with ADHD is different and deserves personalized exploration of their needs and barriers to help manage symptoms and achieve functioning goals. I also love working with couples who have ADHD, including mixed neurotype couples who are working to better understand one another.
I am a therapist with ADHD, so I love working with clients who have ADHD. I think our similar brains strengthen our understanding of each other and therefore our therapeutic connection. I will never tell you to just “try harder” or “buy a planner” or other things that neurotypicals have said to you (although I do love some good office supplies). Everyone with ADHD is different and deserves personalized exploration of their needs and barriers to help manage symptoms and achieve functioning goals. I also love working with couples who have ADHD, including mixed neurotype couples who are working to better understand one another.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Mercer Island, WA provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Mercer Island build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Mercer Island build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.