Dana
Counselor, MA, LMHC (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Let's Connect (206) 472-1556
You might feel stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand. I want to help you make sense of what’s happening internally and how it shapes the way you treat yourself and others. My work is grounded in helping people build a more compassionate relationship with themselves, especially when that feels unfamiliar, difficult, or out of reach.
Many of the people I work with are navigating grief and loss, the aftereffects of trauma, or long-standing habits of self-criticism, avoidance, or emotional overwhelm. Others come in simply feeling disconnected from themselves or unsure how to move forward in a meaningful way.
Starting therapy can feel uncertain, especially if you’re new or it's been a while. That’s a normal part of the process. I’m happy to answer any questions and help you decide what feels right.
Call or Email Dana Paik-Simerly now for a free 15 minute consultation - (206) 472-1556
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- First Choice Health | FCH
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- LifeWise
- Premera Blue Cross
- Regence
- Out of Network
Dana Paik-Simerly
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (206) 472-1556
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LH61102837 Dana Paik-Simerly
- In Practice for 9 years
- Attended Bastyr University, MA in Counseling Psychology
Education and Years In Practice
Dana Paik-Simerly
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (206) 472-1556
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Grief
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Cancer
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Emotional awareness and regulation
- First Responders
- Infertility
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
Dana Paik-Simerly
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (206) 472-1556
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Dana Paik-Simerly
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (206) 472-1556