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Natasha Wahi
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98118
I aim to empower others like me who have constantly heard “it is not okay to go to therapy and share your personal life with anyone,” to help shift this tabooed narrative into a more positive one. It is OKAY to share your personal life with someone who can help build that trusting relationship with you, and it is also okay to express your feelings and emotions without feeling the pressures of shame and guilt. I use the space we create together to encourage deconstructing harmful internalized messages, processing experiences of attachment and trauma, and managing relational and personal challenges.
I aim to empower others like me who have constantly heard “it is not okay to go to therapy and share your personal life with anyone,” to help shift this tabooed narrative into a more positive one. It is OKAY to share your personal life with someone who can help build that trusting relationship with you, and it is also okay to express your feelings and emotions without feeling the pressures of shame and guilt. I use the space we create together to encourage deconstructing harmful internalized messages, processing experiences of attachment and trauma, and managing relational and personal challenges.
(206) 589-2056 View (206) 589-2056
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Surinder Antal
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98115  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My experience includes working with relationship challenges, affairs, sexual identity, depression, anxiety, high tech work related stress, career concerns, loss, infertility, parenting, and various life transitions.
The stressors of day to day tasks can drown out the voice that may have deeper connection to your intuitive and wiser self. Being in therapy can potentially allow you to listen to yourself in a unique and meaningful way. My hope is to provide an empathic environment to explore and challenge some of the barriers, often self-created, keeping you from your goals. I have over 15 years of experience working with adults, couples and families.
My experience includes working with relationship challenges, affairs, sexual identity, depression, anxiety, high tech work related stress, career concerns, loss, infertility, parenting, and various life transitions.
The stressors of day to day tasks can drown out the voice that may have deeper connection to your intuitive and wiser self. Being in therapy can potentially allow you to listen to yourself in a unique and meaningful way. My hope is to provide an empathic environment to explore and challenge some of the barriers, often self-created, keeping you from your goals. I have over 15 years of experience working with adults, couples and families.
(425) 247-3947 View (425) 247-3947
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Kids and Family Counseling PLLC.
Counselor, MS, MA, LMHC, BCBA, MHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98105
My clientele: Kids, teens, parents, families, couples and adults.
Empowering children, teens and adults to overcome challenges in their everyday life and help them rediscover their strengths and interpersonal competencies is the focus of my practice. Are you or someone you know, experiencing lack of motivation, facing friendship and self worth challenges, are defiant, aggressive, anxious, depressed, moody and lonely? Is your family in crisis? If so, do give me a call. People come to me for help with mood/ anxiety issues, Autism, ADHD, Anger problems, depression, OCD, PTSD , stress., multicultural and relational issues, social skills support and behavioral, parenting and school based challenges.
My clientele: Kids, teens, parents, families, couples and adults.
Empowering children, teens and adults to overcome challenges in their everyday life and help them rediscover their strengths and interpersonal competencies is the focus of my practice. Are you or someone you know, experiencing lack of motivation, facing friendship and self worth challenges, are defiant, aggressive, anxious, depressed, moody and lonely? Is your family in crisis? If so, do give me a call. People come to me for help with mood/ anxiety issues, Autism, ADHD, Anger problems, depression, OCD, PTSD , stress., multicultural and relational issues, social skills support and behavioral, parenting and school based challenges.
(425) 549-9710 View (425) 549-9710
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Dr. Puja Kakkar
Counselor, PhD, PsyD, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98109
Are you a teen who feels like no one understands you? Are you a parent who is struggling with parenting challenges? Are you an adult having trouble in coping with anxiety, depression, ADHD, work stress, or a couple struggling with marital problems where it is so hard to connect with your partner? Life can be hard, and we often find ourselves stuck. I'm here to help you to cope with the life's struggles without feeling alone. I have 23 years of experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, adults and couples. I can assist you in finding solutions to your problems and guide you to the path of happiness and success.
Are you a teen who feels like no one understands you? Are you a parent who is struggling with parenting challenges? Are you an adult having trouble in coping with anxiety, depression, ADHD, work stress, or a couple struggling with marital problems where it is so hard to connect with your partner? Life can be hard, and we often find ourselves stuck. I'm here to help you to cope with the life's struggles without feeling alone. I have 23 years of experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, adults and couples. I can assist you in finding solutions to your problems and guide you to the path of happiness and success.
(425) 578-5986 View (425) 578-5986
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WA Mental Health
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98195  (Online Only)
I offer virtual therapy for clients residing in WA state. I specialize in working with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, narcissistic abuse, grief, stress management, and relationship issues. If you feel stuck in your current situation and don’t find joy in life, I can help you connect to your inner strengths and resilience and live an authentic, meaningful, and balanced life. I strive to create a safe, judgement free space to explore patterns of thoughts and behaviors that are of concern to the client. Together we identify the most appropriate goals for therapy to improve your current quality of life.
I offer virtual therapy for clients residing in WA state. I specialize in working with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, narcissistic abuse, grief, stress management, and relationship issues. If you feel stuck in your current situation and don’t find joy in life, I can help you connect to your inner strengths and resilience and live an authentic, meaningful, and balanced life. I strive to create a safe, judgement free space to explore patterns of thoughts and behaviors that are of concern to the client. Together we identify the most appropriate goals for therapy to improve your current quality of life.
(509) 258-5449 View (509) 258-5449
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Ata U. Karim
Psychologist, PhD, MSIO
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98119
Execs, managers, busy professionals struggling with Stress. Anxiety, Burnout, unhappy with your life and or feeling stuck in your relationships or career. High demands taking their toll? You’re used to being at the top of your game in your career, but confronted by these challenges you never anticipated. If you are a professional of color, international or recent immigrant you face additional challenges of bias, prejudice and microaggressions in the workplace. Reclaim your happiness, energy and empowerment? Be your best self in your personal & professional life.
Execs, managers, busy professionals struggling with Stress. Anxiety, Burnout, unhappy with your life and or feeling stuck in your relationships or career. High demands taking their toll? You’re used to being at the top of your game in your career, but confronted by these challenges you never anticipated. If you are a professional of color, international or recent immigrant you face additional challenges of bias, prejudice and microaggressions in the workplace. Reclaim your happiness, energy and empowerment? Be your best self in your personal & professional life.
(206) 489-3126 View (206) 489-3126
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Binit Kaur Mehta
Counselor, MSc, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98108  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Are you at a crossroads in your life? Do you have relationship challenges? Are you trying to clarify your identity and values? Are you adjusting to a new reality in your life - maybe a culture change, a new life stage? Are you struggling with anxiety, looking for guidance as you navigate current challenges and stressors? I have a decade of experience supporting folks through such struggles. Additionally, I can support you through severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression, insomnia, bipolar, ADHD, trauma, and more. Let's talk!
Are you at a crossroads in your life? Do you have relationship challenges? Are you trying to clarify your identity and values? Are you adjusting to a new reality in your life - maybe a culture change, a new life stage? Are you struggling with anxiety, looking for guidance as you navigate current challenges and stressors? I have a decade of experience supporting folks through such struggles. Additionally, I can support you through severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression, insomnia, bipolar, ADHD, trauma, and more. Let's talk!
(206) 589-1639 View (206) 589-1639

More Therapists Nearby

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Westcoast Divine Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LACSW
Verified Verified
Renton, WA 98056
Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. You may be feeling scared, overwhelmed, confused, anxious, or even indifferent. This list can go on, however, these emotions are normal and it's okay to feel them! By being here today, you already took the first step of seeking professional help to further assist you in coping with these emotions that you may be going through. I like to provide a safe and respectful space for my patients to develop the skills for successful emotional regulation, interpersonal relationships, and to provide the right tools and support to help you succeed.
Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. You may be feeling scared, overwhelmed, confused, anxious, or even indifferent. This list can go on, however, these emotions are normal and it's okay to feel them! By being here today, you already took the first step of seeking professional help to further assist you in coping with these emotions that you may be going through. I like to provide a safe and respectful space for my patients to develop the skills for successful emotional regulation, interpersonal relationships, and to provide the right tools and support to help you succeed.
(425) 215-0286 View (425) 215-0286
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Bina Bakhtiar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSWA, MHP
Not Verified Not Verified
Bellevue, WA 98007
Sometimes we encounter hardships that seem too overwhelming or painful to manage. These struggles may occur in marriage, family relationships, parenting, at work, or coping with every-day life. They can be destabilizing, leaving us feeling hopeless and helpless. I believe these uncomfortable emotions can often be a window of opportunity to look deeper into what has happened, our role in it, and our reaction to it. Within these moments, we can unravel our own inner wisdom to help us heal and grow.
Sometimes we encounter hardships that seem too overwhelming or painful to manage. These struggles may occur in marriage, family relationships, parenting, at work, or coping with every-day life. They can be destabilizing, leaving us feeling hopeless and helpless. I believe these uncomfortable emotions can often be a window of opportunity to look deeper into what has happened, our role in it, and our reaction to it. Within these moments, we can unravel our own inner wisdom to help us heal and grow.
(206) 745-0960 View (206) 745-0960

Online Therapists

Photo of Krupali Joshi, Pre-Licensed Professional in Seattle, WA
Krupali Joshi
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redmond, WA 98052
I hope to establish a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship that becomes a foundation for healing and growth.
Hello! If you are grappling with mental health, navigating a difficult phase of life, dealing with work-related stress, facing difficulties in school, or experiencing problems in relationships, I am here to help. In doing therapy, I embrace and honor the multifaceted identities of my clients, recognizing the significance of their family, work, ethnicity, language, and all the systems they are part of.
I hope to establish a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship that becomes a foundation for healing and growth.
Hello! If you are grappling with mental health, navigating a difficult phase of life, dealing with work-related stress, facing difficulties in school, or experiencing problems in relationships, I am here to help. In doing therapy, I embrace and honor the multifaceted identities of my clients, recognizing the significance of their family, work, ethnicity, language, and all the systems they are part of.
(206) 203-8681 View (206) 203-8681
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Amnah Ali
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Redmond, WA 98052
I am trained in talk therapy, Play Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, expressive art and TF-CBT to provide support to my clients. My people are children 3+, tweens, teens, adult individuals, and couples. I provide support to people from a variety of cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds and focus more on an individual than their diagnosis. I believe every human being deserves compassion, love and respect. I will hold your hand and join you on your journey of self compassion and peace. My motto is 'embrace your elements, attain your peace'.
I am trained in talk therapy, Play Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, expressive art and TF-CBT to provide support to my clients. My people are children 3+, tweens, teens, adult individuals, and couples. I provide support to people from a variety of cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds and focus more on an individual than their diagnosis. I believe every human being deserves compassion, love and respect. I will hold your hand and join you on your journey of self compassion and peace. My motto is 'embrace your elements, attain your peace'.
(206) 203-5701 View (206) 203-5701
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Raman Kaur
Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Everett, WA 98208
I work with a wide range of clients across the life span with a specialty in trauma, generational trauma, generational healing, and identity. I use a person-centered and strengths-based approach in therapy. I have experience doing evaluations and therapy with neurodivergent individuals. I can support you with individual growth and wellness, self-discovery, trauma processing, and healing. I use a holistic approach in my work and believe that healing requires integrating mind, body, and spirit.
I work with a wide range of clients across the life span with a specialty in trauma, generational trauma, generational healing, and identity. I use a person-centered and strengths-based approach in therapy. I have experience doing evaluations and therapy with neurodivergent individuals. I can support you with individual growth and wellness, self-discovery, trauma processing, and healing. I use a holistic approach in my work and believe that healing requires integrating mind, body, and spirit.
(425) 437-2190 View (425) 437-2190
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Amy A. Rinker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Sumner, WA 98390
We are wired for connection. Are you feeling disconnected from important people in your life, let down, or not feeling fully accepted or valued? Are you experiencing anger, sadness, loneliness, or don't feel understood? I or my team of therapists may be the therapist for you if you are interested in addressing relational struggles, difficulty with interpersonal communication, sexual struggles, repairing connection, improving intimacy, improving your sexual health, healing from trauma, addressing sexual shame, life transitions, identity, and many others. Our goal is to get to the roots to help people thrive not merely survive.
We are wired for connection. Are you feeling disconnected from important people in your life, let down, or not feeling fully accepted or valued? Are you experiencing anger, sadness, loneliness, or don't feel understood? I or my team of therapists may be the therapist for you if you are interested in addressing relational struggles, difficulty with interpersonal communication, sexual struggles, repairing connection, improving intimacy, improving your sexual health, healing from trauma, addressing sexual shame, life transitions, identity, and many others. Our goal is to get to the roots to help people thrive not merely survive.
(253) 785-9564 View (253) 785-9564
Couples Counseling Therapists

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.