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Ismael E Gerena
Counselor, ThD, MA, LMHC

Ismael E Gerena

Counselor, ThD, MA, LMHC

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
12 Endorsed
2910 East Madison Street, Suite 306, Seattle, WA 98112
Let's Connect (206) 535-1544
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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.
It is important to remember that counseling is an art as well as a science and that it is part of a worldwide, centuries-old helping/healing tradition. I work by fostering changes, working with the unique strengths of the individuals and teaching the skills to apply them to resolve their unique challenges.
Currently the demand for services is rapidly outpacing the supply of mental health professionals, but I invite you to reach out for the help you need to resolve the suffering or disharmony that brought you to search these pages.
Call or Ismael E Gerena now for a free 15 minute consultation - (206) 535-1544

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Indigo Mental Health PLLC

2910 East Madison Street

Suite 306

Seattle, WA 98112

(206) 535-1544
I am using Zoom & VSee Clinic telehealth, In-office sessions, are available if fully vaccinated. Medical grade UV-HIPAA air purifier in use.
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Transgender and Ethical Non-monogamy (Polyamory) 
$185 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (206) 535-1544
Photo of Ismael E Gerena, ThD, MA, LMHC, Counselor

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Indigo Mental Health PLLC

2910 East Madison Street

Suite 306

Seattle, WA 98112

(206) 535-1544
I am using Zoom & VSee Clinic telehealth, In-office sessions, are available if fully vaccinated. Medical grade UV-HIPAA air purifier in use.
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Transgender and Ethical Non-monogamy (Polyamory) 
$185 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $185
  • Couple Sessions $225
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Coordinated Care
  • First Choice Health | FCH
  • First Health
  • Healthcare Management Administrators
  • Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of WA Options
  • LifeWise
  • Moda Health
  • MultiPlan
  • Mutual Of Omaha EAP
  • Optum
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Providence
  • Regence
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (206) 535-1544
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Ismael E Gerena
Counselor, ThD, MA, LMHC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (206) 535-1544
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Ismael E Gerena
Counselor, ThD, MA, LMHC

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of Washington / LH60729996 Ismael E Gerena
  • In Practice for 10 Years
  • Certificate from GLMA-Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality 2017
  • Certificate from Washingtton State Department of Health HP60645971 / 2016
  • Attended LIOS Graduate College of Saybrook University, MA Psychology, Systems Counseling, Graduated 2014
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (206) 535-1544
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Ismael E Gerena
Counselor, ThD, MA, LMHC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (206) 535-1544
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Ismael E Gerena
Counselor, ThD, MA, LMHC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • LGBTQ+
  • Transgender
  • Ethical Non-monogamy (Polyamory)

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Body Positivity
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Lesbian
  • Life Transitions
  • Male Survivors of Sexual Assault
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
Do these issues align with your needs? or (206) 535-1544
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Ismael E Gerena
Counselor, ThD, MA, LMHC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (206) 535-1544
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Ismael E Gerena
Counselor, ThD, MA, LMHC

12 Endorsements

Timi B Fair
Timi B Fair
CounselorMALMHC
I wholeheartedly recommend Ismael because he is very skilled at what he does. Beyond being skilled, he is warm, empathetic, and has a great sense of humor (which is often needed in the therapeutic process). Ismael does superior work with relationships (b...
Karin Yeung Matthews
Karin Yeung Matthews
Marriage & Family TherapistJDMALMFT
Izzy is one of the most intelligent people I know. He is a fount of information and is incredibly generous in sharing his knowledge with others. He offers his unique personal experience in non-traditional relationships and in the IT industry to better con...
Case E Lovell
Case E Lovell
CounselorMALMHC
With a wealth of personal experience, finely honed clinical skills, and a calm and welcoming presence, Ismael is an outstanding therapist. It is easy to see his passion for his work, and his commitment to serving others in his community. I recommend him...

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Heart Centered Therapies
  • Humanistic
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Jungian
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (206) 535-1544
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Ismael E Gerena
Counselor, ThD, MA, LMHC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (206) 535-1544
Photo of Ismael E Gerena, ThD, MA, LMHC, Counselor
Ismael E Gerena
Counselor, ThD, MA, LMHC

Location

Primary Location

Indigo Mental Health PLLC

2910 East Madison Street

Suite 306

Seattle, WA 98112

(206) 535-1544
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I am using Zoom & VSee Clinic telehealth, In-office sessions, are available if fully vaccinated. Medical grade UV-HIPAA air purifier in use.
Call for a free consultation now - (206) 535-1544
Photo of Ismael E Gerena, ThD, MA, LMHC, Counselor
Ismael E Gerena
Counselor, ThD, MA, LMHC
"
I am using Zoom & VSee Clinic telehealth, In-office sessions, are available if fully vaccinated. Medical grade UV-HIPAA air purifier in use.
Call for a free consultation now - (206) 535-1544
Photo of Ismael E Gerena, ThD, MA, LMHC, Counselor
Ismael E Gerena
Counselor, ThD, MA, LMHC