Therapists in Skagit County, WA
Colby J. Rezayat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, GMHS, SUDPT, MSW
Verified Verified
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Perhaps you find yourself in a challenging life transition, processing a significant event or dealing with an obstacle that has left you feeling unsettled and disconnected from yourself. Whatever brought you here, you should be proud of yourself for taking this step toward personal growth. It's my belief that every person deserves the ability to discover, understand, and become the most authentic version of themselves. When we live authentically, it is about more than just being ourselves, it is understanding and owning who we truly are so that we may find more fulfillment and purpose in our lives.
Perhaps you find yourself in a challenging life transition, processing a significant event or dealing with an obstacle that has left you feeling unsettled and disconnected from yourself. Whatever brought you here, you should be proud of yourself for taking this step toward personal growth. It's my belief that every person deserves the ability to discover, understand, and become the most authentic version of themselves. When we live authentically, it is about more than just being ourselves, it is understanding and owning who we truly are so that we may find more fulfillment and purpose in our lives.
Jolanta Czaicka
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA, LMHCA, CCTP II, EMDR-C
Verified Verified
Mount Vernon, WA 98274 (Online Only)
Do you feel isolated and overwhelmed working from home? Would you like to improve the relationships in your life? Are you ashamed or embarrassed about your body? Through a therapeutic relationship, I will create a safe and confidential space to begin your exploration into healing. I am here not to teach you but to listen and help you discover your potential and build resiliency. I provide relational and individual therapy for couples, families, and individuals. With my experience working in Crisis and Suicide Prevention and Clinical Certification in Trauma Treatment, I am prepared to listen to complex and painful stories.
Do you feel isolated and overwhelmed working from home? Would you like to improve the relationships in your life? Are you ashamed or embarrassed about your body? Through a therapeutic relationship, I will create a safe and confidential space to begin your exploration into healing. I am here not to teach you but to listen and help you discover your potential and build resiliency. I provide relational and individual therapy for couples, families, and individuals. With my experience working in Crisis and Suicide Prevention and Clinical Certification in Trauma Treatment, I am prepared to listen to complex and painful stories.
Sex Addiction Counseling, Chris Hebron
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, SUDP, CSAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Mount Vernon, WA 98274 (Online Only)
Coping with sex or porn addiction often feels shameful and painful. The clients I work with share that they struggled alone for many years before reaching out to me. If you are feeling lost and overwhelmed with out of control sexual behaviors that are hurting you or someone you love, I am here to help. With nearly a decade of experience as a licensed therapist and certified sex addiction therapist I use specific tools to help you focus on moving past the grip of sexually destructive behavior. Please believe you can heal, rebuild trust with your loved ones, and create a healthy life with loving relationships.
Coping with sex or porn addiction often feels shameful and painful. The clients I work with share that they struggled alone for many years before reaching out to me. If you are feeling lost and overwhelmed with out of control sexual behaviors that are hurting you or someone you love, I am here to help. With nearly a decade of experience as a licensed therapist and certified sex addiction therapist I use specific tools to help you focus on moving past the grip of sexually destructive behavior. Please believe you can heal, rebuild trust with your loved ones, and create a healthy life with loving relationships.
Jentry Wright
Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, LMHCA, MFT
Verified Verified
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Accepting new clients for April & May for Private Pay in Arlington and Mt. Vernon. Some evening and weekend availabilities. Waiting list for insurance. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, families, & adolescence from all cultural, ethnic, spiritual, & socioeconomic backgrounds. With a Masters of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy and a Graduate Certificate in Systemic Couple & Family Therapy, l use mindfulness and holistic approaches to help you connect with your needs and goals, build better relationships with yourself and those around you, and help you overcome and face life transitions and challenges.
Accepting new clients for April & May for Private Pay in Arlington and Mt. Vernon. Some evening and weekend availabilities. Waiting list for insurance. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, families, & adolescence from all cultural, ethnic, spiritual, & socioeconomic backgrounds. With a Masters of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy and a Graduate Certificate in Systemic Couple & Family Therapy, l use mindfulness and holistic approaches to help you connect with your needs and goals, build better relationships with yourself and those around you, and help you overcome and face life transitions and challenges.
CradleStone, LLC
Counselor, MS, MAC, LMHC, SUDP
Verified Verified
Anacortes, WA 98221
Are you alone and feeling no support? Is your teenager struggling to be part of your family? Whether your teen is acting out through high-risk behaviors or isolating through technology, your family is probably feeling the strain. When you aren't sure how to help your teen or what they truly need, it can feel overwhelming and hopeless. I'm here to support you, your teen, and your family so you can move through your challenges together. Individuals seeking help with depressive or anxious feelings can find solutions through me as well.
Are you alone and feeling no support? Is your teenager struggling to be part of your family? Whether your teen is acting out through high-risk behaviors or isolating through technology, your family is probably feeling the strain. When you aren't sure how to help your teen or what they truly need, it can feel overwhelming and hopeless. I'm here to support you, your teen, and your family so you can move through your challenges together. Individuals seeking help with depressive or anxious feelings can find solutions through me as well.
Robert Mark Hutchings
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
I assist those who have become aware that the story they are currently living is no longer serving them well. Together we will create a therapeutic environment that cultivates this initial awareness. Through the learned application of compassionate boundaries and a mind/body integrative approach, we work to resolve the past dysfunctional or traumatic parts of your story. As we bring balance to our mind/body through awareness, we may align ourselves with our spiritual center to create a new intentional, energetic story that allows healing and the possibility of wellbeing. I further offer nature therapy and grounding/yogic guidance.
I assist those who have become aware that the story they are currently living is no longer serving them well. Together we will create a therapeutic environment that cultivates this initial awareness. Through the learned application of compassionate boundaries and a mind/body integrative approach, we work to resolve the past dysfunctional or traumatic parts of your story. As we bring balance to our mind/body through awareness, we may align ourselves with our spiritual center to create a new intentional, energetic story that allows healing and the possibility of wellbeing. I further offer nature therapy and grounding/yogic guidance.
Esther Grummel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SUDP
Verified Verified
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
The search for a therapeutic relationship founded on trust, compassion and understanding driven by your needs, goals and dreams is one of the most important decisions you will make. It takes a tremendous amount of courage and strength, built on the foundation of hope to begin the journey of finding ourselves. As both a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Substance Use Disorder Professional I believe we all have a unique story to share with the world. Our knowledge of ourselves; spiritually,mentally and physically drives our choices and is the catalyst for change in that narrative.
The search for a therapeutic relationship founded on trust, compassion and understanding driven by your needs, goals and dreams is one of the most important decisions you will make. It takes a tremendous amount of courage and strength, built on the foundation of hope to begin the journey of finding ourselves. As both a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Substance Use Disorder Professional I believe we all have a unique story to share with the world. Our knowledge of ourselves; spiritually,mentally and physically drives our choices and is the catalyst for change in that narrative.
Online Therapists
Terry Basolo & Associates, Psychotherapy
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, SMMHS
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98101
My male (cis, bi, queer, trans) clients of all ages, races, ethnicities, orientations and backgrounds tend to find solid connection with me and I get regular feedback that the approach and connection is very helpful.
Hello, I am a Seattle-based psychotherapist who utilizes an array of selected techniques to best adapt to each individual or group I see, based on their life transition point or difficulty motivating them to seek counseling. I believe both short- and long-term counseling are beneficial, dependent on my client's situation and their therapeutic goals.
My male (cis, bi, queer, trans) clients of all ages, races, ethnicities, orientations and backgrounds tend to find solid connection with me and I get regular feedback that the approach and connection is very helpful.
Hello, I am a Seattle-based psychotherapist who utilizes an array of selected techniques to best adapt to each individual or group I see, based on their life transition point or difficulty motivating them to seek counseling. I believe both short- and long-term counseling are beneficial, dependent on my client's situation and their therapeutic goals.
Jennifer Spektor
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, MHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98133 (Online Only)
Are you seeking your truth? Feeling stuck? Do you want a therapist who really gets you? Or perhaps you are part of a relationship or polycule, seeking to work on your communication in a non-judgemental environment. I am an art therapist and counselor working with individual adults and relationships from a person-centered lense. I am an artist and a DJ. I am a queer, anti-Zionist, Jewish trans woman. I know how important it can be to have a therapist with lived experience off the beaten path. I support people in the process of living their truths, creating the life and relationships that are genuine to them.
Are you seeking your truth? Feeling stuck? Do you want a therapist who really gets you? Or perhaps you are part of a relationship or polycule, seeking to work on your communication in a non-judgemental environment. I am an art therapist and counselor working with individual adults and relationships from a person-centered lense. I am an artist and a DJ. I am a queer, anti-Zionist, Jewish trans woman. I know how important it can be to have a therapist with lived experience off the beaten path. I support people in the process of living their truths, creating the life and relationships that are genuine to them.
Dr. Wonbin Jung
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98121 (Online Only)
As a queer Asian therapist, I know too well how difficult it is to find a therapist who understands your experience. I am here to make the process a bit easier for you. You may be experiencing emotional difficulties regarding your queer, racial, and other intersectional identities or feeling disconnected from your partner(s) because of an endless cycle of misunderstanding each other in your romantic relationships. I can help you find your more authentic voice in your relationship with your sense of self and with your loved ones.
As a queer Asian therapist, I know too well how difficult it is to find a therapist who understands your experience. I am here to make the process a bit easier for you. You may be experiencing emotional difficulties regarding your queer, racial, and other intersectional identities or feeling disconnected from your partner(s) because of an endless cycle of misunderstanding each other in your romantic relationships. I can help you find your more authentic voice in your relationship with your sense of self and with your loved ones.
Ryan Lindsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SUDP
Verified Verified
Lake Tapps, WA 98391 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am an LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist focusing on substance use disorders, bipolar disorders, codependency, and anxiety.
I have collaborated both with people working to address co-occurring substance use and mental health issues & many others addressing only one or the other. I am motivated by people seeking to change the way they walk through the world and the lens through which they view their world and themselves in it. Using a cognitive behavioral approach and emphasis on mindfulness, I strive to meet my clients where they are in their lives and help them move forward to where they want to be.
I am an LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist focusing on substance use disorders, bipolar disorders, codependency, and anxiety.
I have collaborated both with people working to address co-occurring substance use and mental health issues & many others addressing only one or the other. I am motivated by people seeking to change the way they walk through the world and the lens through which they view their world and themselves in it. Using a cognitive behavioral approach and emphasis on mindfulness, I strive to meet my clients where they are in their lives and help them move forward to where they want to be.
Marta Grissom
Counselor, LMHC, SUDP
Verified Verified
Auburn, WA 98002
Waitlist for new clients
Are you LGBTQIA, Straight, Gender Non-Conforming or Cisgender and between the ages of 10-50? Then I want to hear from you. You will receive a very laid back, casual and personable approach to individual therapy. The therapy will be gender affirming and welcoming to all.
Are you LGBTQIA, Straight, Gender Non-Conforming or Cisgender and between the ages of 10-50? Then I want to hear from you. You will receive a very laid back, casual and personable approach to individual therapy. The therapy will be gender affirming and welcoming to all.
Shannon Maricielo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
I have specialized experience working with people in the LGBTQIA+, Armed Forces, and Veteran communities.
Hello and welcome! My work is focused on helping clients strengthen any number of dimensions in their relationships, including emotional connection, safety and intimacy, communication, conflict resolution, self- and other-confidence, trust building and repair from infidelity. I am trained in systems theory, which means I approach therapeutic work through the context of your relational systems, interactions, and feedback loops that create and perpetuate the problems, patterns, and behaviors clients are seeking to resolve. This often translates to facilitating change within the system in contrast to only within the individual.
I have specialized experience working with people in the LGBTQIA+, Armed Forces, and Veteran communities.
Hello and welcome! My work is focused on helping clients strengthen any number of dimensions in their relationships, including emotional connection, safety and intimacy, communication, conflict resolution, self- and other-confidence, trust building and repair from infidelity. I am trained in systems theory, which means I approach therapeutic work through the context of your relational systems, interactions, and feedback loops that create and perpetuate the problems, patterns, and behaviors clients are seeking to resolve. This often translates to facilitating change within the system in contrast to only within the individual.
Ismael E Gerena
Counselor, ThD, MA, LMHC, CCHT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98112
I work with individuals and with non-traditional relationships including polyamory, ethical non-monogamy and I have over 20 years of experience serving the QUILTBAG (queer or questioning, undecided, intersex, lesbian, trans, bisexual, asexual or allied, gay or gender diverse). I don't name issues and disorders because labels are important to the people who pay the bills. Help, Support, and Knowledge from a person willing to stand with you when life is becoming hard and solutions aren't easy to see are more important then any diagnostic name or code for what ails you.
I work with individuals and with non-traditional relationships including polyamory, ethical non-monogamy and I have over 20 years of experience serving the QUILTBAG (queer or questioning, undecided, intersex, lesbian, trans, bisexual, asexual or allied, gay or gender diverse). I don't name issues and disorders because labels are important to the people who pay the bills. Help, Support, and Knowledge from a person willing to stand with you when life is becoming hard and solutions aren't easy to see are more important then any diagnostic name or code for what ails you.
Azur Jafari
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98136 (Online Only)
As a queer, mixed second-generation immigrant, my passions and experiences are rooted in working with LGBTQIA2sNB+, BIPOC, and people living in marginalized bodies. Our work together will seek to unearth and honor your strengths, what you value, and who you want to be in this life. My hope for you is to feel liberated, to engage in play, patterns and relationships that nurture you, and to help you feel at home in your body and safe in community. I use a combination of approaches including ACT, DBT, IFS, exposure, and psychedelic preparation & integration. I provide therapy that is poly, kink, gender, and neurodivergent affirming.
As a queer, mixed second-generation immigrant, my passions and experiences are rooted in working with LGBTQIA2sNB+, BIPOC, and people living in marginalized bodies. Our work together will seek to unearth and honor your strengths, what you value, and who you want to be in this life. My hope for you is to feel liberated, to engage in play, patterns and relationships that nurture you, and to help you feel at home in your body and safe in community. I use a combination of approaches including ACT, DBT, IFS, exposure, and psychedelic preparation & integration. I provide therapy that is poly, kink, gender, and neurodivergent affirming.
Dr. Kenta Asakura
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98101 (Online Only)
As a tenured professor, I have firsthand insights into the unique, demanding, and often problematic professional institutions. My practice specializes in working with professionals, who are highly successful in many ways but have (had to) set aside and not been able to prioritize their emotional and interpersonal wellbeing. I have especially built an expertise in working with people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, and others, who have been historically overlooked by the traditional framework of professional institutions. I work with those located in MA, WA, and TX (online only).
As a tenured professor, I have firsthand insights into the unique, demanding, and often problematic professional institutions. My practice specializes in working with professionals, who are highly successful in many ways but have (had to) set aside and not been able to prioritize their emotional and interpersonal wellbeing. I have especially built an expertise in working with people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, and others, who have been historically overlooked by the traditional framework of professional institutions. I work with those located in MA, WA, and TX (online only).
Rainbow Connection Counseling Collective
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98121 (Online Only)
Are you looking for a therapist who understands your unique experiences as a BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ person? Do you want to work with someone who is compassionate, affirming, and culturally responsive? Are you looking for a clinician with shared lived experiences? If so, then you're in the right place. Rainbow Connection Counseling Collective is a group of licensed queer and/or BIPOC therapists who are passionate about helping people heal and thrive. We provide culturally responsive, LGBTQ+ affirming, and compassionate psychotherapy and counseling.
Are you looking for a therapist who understands your unique experiences as a BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ person? Do you want to work with someone who is compassionate, affirming, and culturally responsive? Are you looking for a clinician with shared lived experiences? If so, then you're in the right place. Rainbow Connection Counseling Collective is a group of licensed queer and/or BIPOC therapists who are passionate about helping people heal and thrive. We provide culturally responsive, LGBTQ+ affirming, and compassionate psychotherapy and counseling.
Feng Qiu
Counselor, LMHC, MC, NCC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98109 (Online Only)
I have 6 years of experience working with people on trauma, depression, anxiety and relationships, including family, same-sex, cross-cultural, poly relationships. I value a lot working with people from the LGBTQ+ community and diverse cultural background. Traumatic experience comes in many looks. Trauma can be anything painful that you experienced in life, and still impacts your life currently. Sometimes without proper resources and appropriate support, trauma can bring a lot of emotional suffering and damage to your quality of life.
I have 6 years of experience working with people on trauma, depression, anxiety and relationships, including family, same-sex, cross-cultural, poly relationships. I value a lot working with people from the LGBTQ+ community and diverse cultural background. Traumatic experience comes in many looks. Trauma can be anything painful that you experienced in life, and still impacts your life currently. Sometimes without proper resources and appropriate support, trauma can bring a lot of emotional suffering and damage to your quality of life.
Kenneth K. Marshall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, MHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98133 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My approach to working with clients is based on building upon strengths, to generate solutions that empower the individual. I support my clients using various therapeutic modalities as they fortify their connection to themselves and others. Being multi-racial, gay, and having been raised in a bicultural household, I have learned that there are many ways to make meaning of the life that you were born into, while informing the life you create for yourself.
My approach to working with clients is based on building upon strengths, to generate solutions that empower the individual. I support my clients using various therapeutic modalities as they fortify their connection to themselves and others. Being multi-racial, gay, and having been raised in a bicultural household, I have learned that there are many ways to make meaning of the life that you were born into, while informing the life you create for yourself.
Whole Beings Counseling & Consultation LLC
Counselor, MA, CDP, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98107 (Online Only)
I began social work with young adults in transition, the LGBTQ+ pop, aging and disability individuals and at risk youth /fostercare variety of clinical settings for residential facilities/ community health agencies including inpatient/ outpatient care utilizing emotional regulation /mindfulness practices, trauma focused, and addictions treatment.
Welcome to counseling; to be helpful lets regain access to inner wisdom for self advocacy through review of your strength base building practices by use of expressive arts therapy (life has been your stage), explore dreams (Adlerian therapies), explore play& traumas to connect with your inner child/teen or find your inner parent, track sensations with the mind, body and spirit for grounding purposes in our sessions. Welcome and thank you for adding me to your search!
I began social work with young adults in transition, the LGBTQ+ pop, aging and disability individuals and at risk youth /fostercare variety of clinical settings for residential facilities/ community health agencies including inpatient/ outpatient care utilizing emotional regulation /mindfulness practices, trauma focused, and addictions treatment.
Welcome to counseling; to be helpful lets regain access to inner wisdom for self advocacy through review of your strength base building practices by use of expressive arts therapy (life has been your stage), explore dreams (Adlerian therapies), explore play& traumas to connect with your inner child/teen or find your inner parent, track sensations with the mind, body and spirit for grounding purposes in our sessions. Welcome and thank you for adding me to your search!
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.