Derek Harris

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC

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Derek Harris

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC

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Available both in-person and online

1728 East Madison Street Seattle, WA 98122

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You want your life back. You've experienced something that has left you fundamentally changed and you’re so tired of feeling trapped in the same cycles, the same loops, the same thoughts. You’re tired of being stuck. If you’re having difficulty moving through daily life or feel weighed down by past experiences, you don’t have to carry it alone. Whether feeling powerless, struggling with making sense of what's happening to you or in the world, or are just feeling plain lonely all the time, relief is possible. Therapy can help you feel seen, heard, and held, while also moving towards living instead of just going through the motions.

I bring warmth, compassion, humor, and honest reflection to help you feel seen and understood. With deep experience supporting people through grief, trauma, isolation, and relational challenges, I work from an existential and relational lens to help you make meaning, deepen connection, and move toward healing.

You don’t have to have it all figured out before coming to therapy. If you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or weighed down, that’s often where meaningful change begins. Reaching out can be hard, but it’s also a step toward not facing things alone. I’d be glad to meet you there and see what unfolds. Check out my website or email me for more information.

Call or Email Derek Harris now for a free 15 minute consultation - (206) 201-1865

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1728 East Madison Street

Seattle, WA 98122 map

(206) 201-1865

My website

I offer in-person and telehealth sessions Monday - Thursday.

I specialize in Peer Relationships, Life Transitions and Self Esteem

$175 Per Session, I accept insurance

Let's Connect (206) 201-1865

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1728 East Madison Street

Seattle, WA 98122 map

(206) 201-1865

My website

I offer in-person and telehealth sessions Monday - Thursday.

I specialize in Peer Relationships, Life Transitions and Self Esteem

$175 Per Session, I accept insurance

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $175
Couple Sessions $200
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

Premera Blue Cross
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

Currently taking United Healthcare and Premera. I provide an out-of-network superbill for all other insurers. Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Derek Harris

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 201-1865

Currently taking United Healthcare and Premera. I provide an out-of-network superbill for all other insurers. Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Derek Harris

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 201-1865

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LH70004089 Derek Harris

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 3 years

Attended Seattle University, MA in Existential Phenomenology, Graduated 2023

Before becoming a therapist, I spent a decade working in the business world. For several years, I also volunteered with a crisis line, where I gained extensive experience supporting people through moments of distress. I'm trained in EMDR, DBT, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness-based approaches.

Derek Harris

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 201-1865

Derek Harris

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 201-1865

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Peer Relationships
Life Transitions
Self Esteem

Expertise

Anger Management
Anxiety
Career Counseling
Depression
Emotional Disturbance
Grief
Internet Addiction
Men's Issues
Mood Disorders
Relationship Issues
Trauma and PTSD
Video Game Addiction

Many of the folks I've seen in my practice present with underlying themes of loneliness and grief, issues exacerbated by a lack of community and close relationships. When left to fester, loneliness and grief can manifest into anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues - you name it. In therapy, we'll begin the work of tenderly unpacking, naming, and tending to these emotions together.

Derek Harris

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 201-1865

Derek Harris

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 201-1865

5 Endorsements

Gabby Santerre

Counselor, MA, LMHCA

Derek brings a relational, down-to-earth style that helps put others at ease. His work is rich and deep, while also grounded in a common sense style. Derek excels at creating supportive, non-judgmental spaces for those around him.

Megan Luning

Counselor, LMHC, NCC

I genuinely enjoyed learning from and working with Derek in community mental health. He is passionate yet grounded while helping his clients create meaning and discover their authentic selves with his warm and welcoming style.

Michelle Solomon

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW

Derek comes with extensive experience in community mental health, offering a compassionate, patient, and intentional approach to his clients. He specializes in grief, trauma, and chronic illness and helps clients create meaning and accomplish their goals!

Alex A Gomez

Counselor, PsyD, LMHC

Derek shows a strong theoretical understanding of, as well as passion for, individual and couples modalities, while being such a very real, very caring, and tremendously interesting and lively person.

Geoffrey Thomas

Counselor, LMHC

Derek has a natural gift of putting people at ease with his presence and his genuinely caring attitude. He brings his natural warmth and curiosity about others to his work, and helps clients feel safe and understood.

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Eclectic
EMDR
Existential
Experiential Therapy
Humanistic
Interpersonal

Derek Harris

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (206) 201-1865

Derek Harris

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (206) 201-1865

Groups

Men's Group

Hosted by

Derek Harris

This group offers a space for men to connect, reflect, and speak openly about their inner lives. Part support group, part process group, it focuses on the here-and-now; how we relate to ourselves and each other in real time. Together, we’ll explore the many meanings of masculinity, how it shows up in relationships, work, and identity, and what it means to live authentically in the midst of it all. It’s a place to share experiences, challenges, and insights with other men who are also working toward greater self-understanding, emotional awareness, and connection.

Expertise

Men's Issues

Peer Relationships

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$60-$70

Group Meets

Every Tue 6 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

Location

Harris Psychotherapy

1728 East Madison Street

Seattle, WA 98122

Email Derek Harris about this group or call - (206) 201-1865

Process Group

Hosted by

Derek Harris

This is an experiential, unstructured therapy group where members are invited to bring in whatever feels most alive or important each week. The focus is on the here-and-now; the interactions and connections that unfold within the group itself. Together, we pay attention to how patterns of relating emerge, repeat, and shape our experience of others. The group becomes a living reflection of your relationships outside of it, offering opportunities for awareness, feedback, and new ways of engaging that feel more genuine and connected.

Expertise

Peer Relationships

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$60-$70

Group Meets

Every Thu 6 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

Location

Harris Psychotherapy

1728 East Madison Street

Seattle, WA 98122

Email Derek Harris about this group or call - (206) 201-1865

Location

Primary Location

1728 East Madison Street

Seattle, WA 98122

(206) 201-1865

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I offer in-person and telehealth sessions Monday - Thursday.

Derek Harris

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC

Call for a free consultation now - (206) 201-1865

I offer in-person and telehealth sessions Monday - Thursday.

Derek Harris

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC

Call for a free consultation now - (206) 201-1865

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