Therapists in Seattle, WA
Marjorie Nelch
Counselor, Marjorie Nelch, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98121
Do you struggle with distressing thoughts, feelings, or relationships? I view these problems as both present and past, meaning what we learn early in life may be unknowingly affecting the way we behave in the present. The counseling process can help to illuminate personal strengths, goals, and solutions to fit your unique story and personal desires.
Do you struggle with distressing thoughts, feelings, or relationships? I view these problems as both present and past, meaning what we learn early in life may be unknowingly affecting the way we behave in the present. The counseling process can help to illuminate personal strengths, goals, and solutions to fit your unique story and personal desires.
Ed Rankin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98117 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My approach is direct. I tell people what I think and encourage them to take responsibility for their lives.
My approach is direct. I tell people what I think and encourage them to take responsibility for their lives.
Dr. Danielle Watkins
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98115
I am committed to creating a warm, inclusive, and compassionate environment where you are supported in becoming your best self. I work primarily with those seeking support for issues related to prenatal, pregnancy, and postpartum periods. This may include: life transitions, relational challenges, trauma, pregnancy, birth, postpartum period, infertility, reproductive losses and early years of parenting. I also work with those who have relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, and highly sensitive and/or empathetic persons.
I am committed to creating a warm, inclusive, and compassionate environment where you are supported in becoming your best self. I work primarily with those seeking support for issues related to prenatal, pregnancy, and postpartum periods. This may include: life transitions, relational challenges, trauma, pregnancy, birth, postpartum period, infertility, reproductive losses and early years of parenting. I also work with those who have relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, and highly sensitive and/or empathetic persons.
Kevin Drue Pringle
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98115
Not accepting new clients
People are the result of every event we have ever experienced, and these events can be joyous or traumatic. When the traumas are at the forefront, constantly creeping in, or just lingering in the background, it can feel like the trauma has taken over your life. There are ways to heal and it does not need to be alone. I want to support my clients through processing whatever past experiences they may have had. I want to shape therapeutic relationships to be what works best for each client based on their past experiences.
People are the result of every event we have ever experienced, and these events can be joyous or traumatic. When the traumas are at the forefront, constantly creeping in, or just lingering in the background, it can feel like the trauma has taken over your life. There are ways to heal and it does not need to be alone. I want to support my clients through processing whatever past experiences they may have had. I want to shape therapeutic relationships to be what works best for each client based on their past experiences.
Kendra Appe
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98136 (Online Only)
Who would you be if you were truly free to embrace your authentic self? In a world that often challenges us to conform, it's common to internalize beliefs that we are somehow inadequate as we are. This internal struggle can manifest as feelings of shame, resentment, hopelessness, and loneliness. As a therapist deeply committed to the principles of anti-oppression, social activism, and dismantling systemic barriers, my mission is to guide individuals on a transformative journey toward reconnecting with their genuine selves.
Who would you be if you were truly free to embrace your authentic self? In a world that often challenges us to conform, it's common to internalize beliefs that we are somehow inadequate as we are. This internal struggle can manifest as feelings of shame, resentment, hopelessness, and loneliness. As a therapist deeply committed to the principles of anti-oppression, social activism, and dismantling systemic barriers, my mission is to guide individuals on a transformative journey toward reconnecting with their genuine selves.
Michael Andrew Buchert
Counselor, MPS, ATR-BC, LMHC, LCAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98121 (Online Only)
I believe that our lives are guided by a few simple truths: we all long to be free to play, make things, and be seen by and connected to the world around us. By activating your own, unique creative potential and personal strengths, I believe that you can tap into your innate wisdom to create harmonious, lasting, and fulfilling relationships at home, at work, and with yourself. In our work together, we will utilize an intersectional framework to explore how the many facets of your cultural identity impact you, and use an array of both verbal and non-verbal modalities to help you achieve your goals.
I believe that our lives are guided by a few simple truths: we all long to be free to play, make things, and be seen by and connected to the world around us. By activating your own, unique creative potential and personal strengths, I believe that you can tap into your innate wisdom to create harmonious, lasting, and fulfilling relationships at home, at work, and with yourself. In our work together, we will utilize an intersectional framework to explore how the many facets of your cultural identity impact you, and use an array of both verbal and non-verbal modalities to help you achieve your goals.
Leah Gardner
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CHT
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98103
Three decades in private practice has reinforced my belief that much of our struggles are rooted in some of our earliest formative experiences. Our thoughts, emotions, perceptions and behaviors are largely shaped by impactful conditions and experiences. Patterns and strategies often become unconscious, automatic and at times destructive. This is often what brings us to therapy. My goal is to create a therapeutic relationship that allows doors to open through connection and compassion. My approach draws on many years of experience in the art of somatic based psychotherapies and depth oriented psychology.
Three decades in private practice has reinforced my belief that much of our struggles are rooted in some of our earliest formative experiences. Our thoughts, emotions, perceptions and behaviors are largely shaped by impactful conditions and experiences. Patterns and strategies often become unconscious, automatic and at times destructive. This is often what brings us to therapy. My goal is to create a therapeutic relationship that allows doors to open through connection and compassion. My approach draws on many years of experience in the art of somatic based psychotherapies and depth oriented psychology.
Trevor Slocum
Counselor, MA, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98115
Welcome. Are you looking for more joy and better relationships? My training has taught me to help people examine and describe the life they have, identifying areas in which they are "stuck," and reconnect to the life-goals that motivated them. Sometimes this stuckness has to do with certain feelings, sometimes it is about past traumas, often it shows up as repeating patterns in significant relationships, and sometimes it manifests as a malaise in which a direction in life seems impossible to find.
Welcome. Are you looking for more joy and better relationships? My training has taught me to help people examine and describe the life they have, identifying areas in which they are "stuck," and reconnect to the life-goals that motivated them. Sometimes this stuckness has to do with certain feelings, sometimes it is about past traumas, often it shows up as repeating patterns in significant relationships, and sometimes it manifests as a malaise in which a direction in life seems impossible to find.
Columbia City MIndfulness and DBT
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98118 (Online Only)
I welcome people who are facing any number of challenges including life transitions such as divorce, job loss, illness, death of a loved one; all shifting the ground beneath us in dramatic ways. What worked no longer works. My trMy training as a Mindfulness Meditation Teacher complements training and practice in psychotherapy addressing a dysregulated emotion system resulting in various symptoms such as anxiety, panic, depression, and identity disturbance and sometimes even a desire to die or hurt oneself. There can be a painful sense of isolation and feeling unmoored. There is a way out; first understanding, then tools to heal.
I welcome people who are facing any number of challenges including life transitions such as divorce, job loss, illness, death of a loved one; all shifting the ground beneath us in dramatic ways. What worked no longer works. My trMy training as a Mindfulness Meditation Teacher complements training and practice in psychotherapy addressing a dysregulated emotion system resulting in various symptoms such as anxiety, panic, depression, and identity disturbance and sometimes even a desire to die or hurt oneself. There can be a painful sense of isolation and feeling unmoored. There is a way out; first understanding, then tools to heal.
Steve Tutty
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98112
Dr. Tutty provides counseling (virtual) to youth and young adults struggling with issues relating to depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, parent-child conflicts, peer conflicts, and academic challenges. In addition, Dr. Tutty provides parent management training/coaching to parents, as well as psychological testing for autism, ADHD, complex mood conditions, gifted intelligence, and learning disabilities, which are often helpful for informing IEP and 504 plans.
Dr. Tutty provides counseling (virtual) to youth and young adults struggling with issues relating to depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, parent-child conflicts, peer conflicts, and academic challenges. In addition, Dr. Tutty provides parent management training/coaching to parents, as well as psychological testing for autism, ADHD, complex mood conditions, gifted intelligence, and learning disabilities, which are often helpful for informing IEP and 504 plans.
Stef Carlander
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98103
If you are exhausted from wondering why things seem more difficult for you, I see you. If you are trying to make sense of your life and find meaning, there is hope. Maybe you are feeling uninspired and stuck, or completely at wit’s end while going through a tough life transition, and wondering if this is just how life will always be. I believe that life can be so much more… and it is my hope that we can work together to rewrite your story and shift your perspective towards freedom and wholeness. I am proud of you for prioritizing yourself by starting therapy. Your commitment to this process will be worth it.
If you are exhausted from wondering why things seem more difficult for you, I see you. If you are trying to make sense of your life and find meaning, there is hope. Maybe you are feeling uninspired and stuck, or completely at wit’s end while going through a tough life transition, and wondering if this is just how life will always be. I believe that life can be so much more… and it is my hope that we can work together to rewrite your story and shift your perspective towards freedom and wholeness. I am proud of you for prioritizing yourself by starting therapy. Your commitment to this process will be worth it.
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Lauren Robinson
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98102 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, and as someone who has also been in the client seat, I consider it an honor to walk alongside you on your journey towards wholeness and healing. Our lives are woven with intricate relationships—with others and with ourselves—bringing both joy and pain. In our sessions together, we'll tenderly explore these past hurts, emotions, and perspectives, offering a space for transformation and growth.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, and as someone who has also been in the client seat, I consider it an honor to walk alongside you on your journey towards wholeness and healing. Our lives are woven with intricate relationships—with others and with ourselves—bringing both joy and pain. In our sessions together, we'll tenderly explore these past hurts, emotions, and perspectives, offering a space for transformation and growth.
Devin Sparrow
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98109
I am a client-centered therapist who takes an integrative approach combining Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Polyvagal Theory. I believe that reclaiming and re-authoring the stories we tell ourselves about identities is incredibly powerful, particularly so for folx who fall within the LGBTQ+ umbrella. Being a queer and nonbinary person myself, I feel especially driven to help individuals, couples, and other relational systems lessen their distress and live as their fully authentic selves without shame.
I am a client-centered therapist who takes an integrative approach combining Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Polyvagal Theory. I believe that reclaiming and re-authoring the stories we tell ourselves about identities is incredibly powerful, particularly so for folx who fall within the LGBTQ+ umbrella. Being a queer and nonbinary person myself, I feel especially driven to help individuals, couples, and other relational systems lessen their distress and live as their fully authentic selves without shame.
Max Rappaport
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98122
Do you feel stuck? Anxious? Tired of replaying the past and worrying about your future? Living with OCD and anxiety can be exhausting and isolating, so I want to commend you for taking this step to find a trusted therapist to walk with you on this journey. In my work with clients, strive to work collaboratively – you are the expert on you, and I see my job as using my experience and training to guide you toward living authentically and joyfully. Let's get started!
Do you feel stuck? Anxious? Tired of replaying the past and worrying about your future? Living with OCD and anxiety can be exhausting and isolating, so I want to commend you for taking this step to find a trusted therapist to walk with you on this journey. In my work with clients, strive to work collaboratively – you are the expert on you, and I see my job as using my experience and training to guide you toward living authentically and joyfully. Let's get started!
Chris Payne
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98109
Not accepting new clients
Please note: My practice is full as of November 1, 2023. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience, currently offering therapy to adults who live in Washington state. Maybe you’re seeking therapy for the first time to help cope with world events and related feelings of anxiety or loneliness. Or maybe you’re facing a major life transition, such as looking for work, moving, losing someone close to you, becoming a parent, retiring, or starting a new job or school. Therapy can really help, and in some situations it can be brief.
Please note: My practice is full as of November 1, 2023. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience, currently offering therapy to adults who live in Washington state. Maybe you’re seeking therapy for the first time to help cope with world events and related feelings of anxiety or loneliness. Or maybe you’re facing a major life transition, such as looking for work, moving, losing someone close to you, becoming a parent, retiring, or starting a new job or school. Therapy can really help, and in some situations it can be brief.
Mary Pat Traxler
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98107
Not accepting new clients
Meadowlark Psychology serves adults at all life stages. Located in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, my private practice is accessible by car or public transportation. As a licensed clinical psychologist and with 20 years of experience in medical, educational and private practice settings, I can help you with a wide range of concerns. Meadowlark Psychology offers individual therapy to help you navigate major life transitions of any kind, including job or school changes, marriage, parenthood, or retirement. Therapy can also help you with stress, anxiety, healing after loss, relationship concerns, motivation and self-confidence.
Meadowlark Psychology serves adults at all life stages. Located in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, my private practice is accessible by car or public transportation. As a licensed clinical psychologist and with 20 years of experience in medical, educational and private practice settings, I can help you with a wide range of concerns. Meadowlark Psychology offers individual therapy to help you navigate major life transitions of any kind, including job or school changes, marriage, parenthood, or retirement. Therapy can also help you with stress, anxiety, healing after loss, relationship concerns, motivation and self-confidence.
Ellina Bokov
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98188
Relationships are so beautifully complex. The relationship that was created has the power to be your source of joy or your most painful place in life. Unfortunately, many couples decide to stay in their discomfort as opposed to seeking out help and potentially transforming their lives together. If your relationship hit a roadblock, if you feel hopeless for the future, or if you are seeking greater fulfillment in your relationship, I would love to help you.
Relationships are so beautifully complex. The relationship that was created has the power to be your source of joy or your most painful place in life. Unfortunately, many couples decide to stay in their discomfort as opposed to seeking out help and potentially transforming their lives together. If your relationship hit a roadblock, if you feel hopeless for the future, or if you are seeking greater fulfillment in your relationship, I would love to help you.
Emily Preston, MA, LMHC, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, PLLC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98136 (Online Only)
Your uncomfortable symptoms may be what send you to therapy, but they can also serve you. You may feel overwhelmed or confused, and yet this is also an invitation for hope, curiosity, insight, and self-compassion. It is an opportunity to be able to access some of the deepest realms of yourself, to heal, and to move forward with greater confidence in your life. I work with individuals of all ages, and provide support for people experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, adoption, trauma, body image and eating disorders, life transitions, individuation, co-dependence, overall work and family stress, and multicultural issues.
Your uncomfortable symptoms may be what send you to therapy, but they can also serve you. You may feel overwhelmed or confused, and yet this is also an invitation for hope, curiosity, insight, and self-compassion. It is an opportunity to be able to access some of the deepest realms of yourself, to heal, and to move forward with greater confidence in your life. I work with individuals of all ages, and provide support for people experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, adoption, trauma, body image and eating disorders, life transitions, individuation, co-dependence, overall work and family stress, and multicultural issues.
Heidi Vander Pol
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98101 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
You might be here looking for a professional to talk with because you are feeling depressed or anxious or you are having difficulties in your relationships. You might find it hard to feel an adequate sense of motivation, direction, or meaning in your life. Maybe you've talked with friends or family but you continue to feel stuck in your unsatisfying emotions and relationship patterns. I believe that therapy offers a unique place for gaining a deeper understanding of your difficulties by reflecting on who you are, your thoughts and feelings, and your life history and experience.
You might be here looking for a professional to talk with because you are feeling depressed or anxious or you are having difficulties in your relationships. You might find it hard to feel an adequate sense of motivation, direction, or meaning in your life. Maybe you've talked with friends or family but you continue to feel stuck in your unsatisfying emotions and relationship patterns. I believe that therapy offers a unique place for gaining a deeper understanding of your difficulties by reflecting on who you are, your thoughts and feelings, and your life history and experience.
Gustavo A Parra
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98199 (Online Only)
I am a compassionate, culturally sensitive, solution-oriented mental health professional. I am dedicated to providing exceptional care and implementing effective treatment plans for individuals, couples and families. With an inherent ability to manage different types of personalities I am able to diffuse stressful situations to proactively resolve issues and meet challenging goals and objectives. As a client-oriented therapist I possess the innate ability to establish a genuine rapport and build the necessary trust for a solid client/therapist relationship. It is my belief that engaging communication and client advocacy can provide the motivation for growth and change.
I am a compassionate, culturally sensitive, solution-oriented mental health professional. I am dedicated to providing exceptional care and implementing effective treatment plans for individuals, couples and families. With an inherent ability to manage different types of personalities I am able to diffuse stressful situations to proactively resolve issues and meet challenging goals and objectives. As a client-oriented therapist I possess the innate ability to establish a genuine rapport and build the necessary trust for a solid client/therapist relationship. It is my belief that engaging communication and client advocacy can provide the motivation for growth and change.
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Number of Therapists in Seattle, WA
3,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Seattle, WA who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
86% | Depression |
79% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Self Esteem |
72% | Trauma and PTSD |
71% | Stress |
69% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
70% | Premera |
53% | Aetna |
47% | Regence |
How Therapists in Seattle, WA see their clients
51% | Online Only | |
49% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
75% | Female | |
21% | Male | |
4% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Seattle?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.