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Leo Whisten
Counselor, MCouns, LMHCA

Leo Whisten

Counselor, MCouns, LMHCA (he, him)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
2719 East Madison Street, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98112
Waitlist for new clients
Let's Connect (206) 495-0969
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You may be overwhelmed by anxiety or stuck in depression, knowing only that you need help. You may have lost, or never found, a sense of fulfillment or passion at work or in school. You may be finding yourself in patterns or dynamics in relationships that are no longer serving you. I am here to provide you with a space that offers something different - a relationship focused on supporting your journey towards an authentic life. Through warmth, acceptance, empathy, and sometimes supportive challenges, I will help you align yourself with the person you are meant to be.
I offer a perspective that embraces your anxious, depressive, and other conflicting feelings as natural and important. Rather than "fix" yourself, we can explore together how to integrate these experiences so they can be used to inform you how, when, or where you might need healthy changes in your life. I want to strengthen your right to choose your path.
By listening to yourself and recognizing something is wrong, you have already taken the first step towards utilizing those inner resources. Next, we can build a collaborative and real therapeutic relationship where we can understand together how best to reach your unique goals. I am excited for you to see who you might become in and beyond our work together.
Call or Leo Whisten now for a free 15 minute consultation - (206) 495-0969

My Practice at a Glance

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Bene Therapy, PLLC

2719 East Madison Street

Suite 200

Seattle, WA 98112 map

(206) 495-0969
Please contact me for a place on my wait-list until further availability opens up.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Men's Issues 
$190 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (206) 495-0969
Photo of Leo Whisten, Counselor, MCouns, LMHCA

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

Bene Therapy, PLLC

2719 East Madison Street

Suite 200

Seattle, WA 98112 map

(206) 495-0969
Please contact me for a place on my wait-list until further availability opens up.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Men's Issues 
$190 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $190
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
  • Optum
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Regence
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Insurance covers the majority of session costs, either up front with copay plans or once you've reached a deductible that varies on a plan by plan basis. For self-pay, I offer sliding scale. I can try to help with any questions or concerns.
Photo of Leo Whisten, Counselor, MCouns, LMHCA
Leo Whisten
Counselor, MCouns, LMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 495-0969
"
Insurance covers the majority of session costs, either up front with copay plans or once you've reached a deductible that varies on a plan by plan basis. For self-pay, I offer sliding scale. I can try to help with any questions or concerns.
Photo of Leo Whisten, Counselor, MCouns, LMHCA
Leo Whisten
Counselor, MCouns, LMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 495-0969

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Washington / MC61529095 Leo Whisten
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 1 year
  • Attended University of Edinburgh, Master of Counseling, Graduated 2023
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Having received my education in the UK, I carry a perspective that differs from the mainstream, medicalized view of mental health in the US. I approach and understand my clients as people in context, beyond their diagnosis.
Photo of Leo Whisten, Counselor, MCouns, LMHCA
Leo Whisten
Counselor, MCouns, LMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 495-0969
"
Having received my education in the UK, I carry a perspective that differs from the mainstream, medicalized view of mental health in the US. I approach and understand my clients as people in context, beyond their diagnosis.
Photo of Leo Whisten, Counselor, MCouns, LMHCA
Leo Whisten
Counselor, MCouns, LMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 495-0969

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Men's Issues

Expertise

  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Spirituality
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I encourage my clients to bring all of the themselves to our sessions. While one presenting problem may be the focus, I find it most helpful to explore the wider contexts of our lives. This open exploration allows an acknowledgement of our complexities, and often leads to surprising discoveries.
Photo of Leo Whisten, Counselor, MCouns, LMHCA
Leo Whisten
Counselor, MCouns, LMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 495-0969
"
I encourage my clients to bring all of the themselves to our sessions. While one presenting problem may be the focus, I find it most helpful to explore the wider contexts of our lives. This open exploration allows an acknowledgement of our complexities, and often leads to surprising discoveries.
Photo of Leo Whisten, Counselor, MCouns, LMHCA
Leo Whisten
Counselor, MCouns, LMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 495-0969

Endorsement

Tim Vermeulen
Tim Vermeulen
CounselorDrLMHC
Leo embodies a genuine presence, creating space for others while remaining warm and attentive. I'm grateful for the lightness he offers around dark edges while absolutely ready to meet in those difficult places. He brings respect and care for the work!

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Existential
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
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Each therapeutic relationship I have looks and feels different, depending on the client. They move in different directions, exploring different issues, at different paces. Different theories ebb and flow in sessions depending on what might be most relevant or helpful for what each unique client is bringing. This adaptability, however, is always built upon a consistently warm and genuine empathy.
Photo of Leo Whisten, Counselor, MCouns, LMHCA
Leo Whisten
Counselor, MCouns, LMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 495-0969
"
Each therapeutic relationship I have looks and feels different, depending on the client. They move in different directions, exploring different issues, at different paces. Different theories ebb and flow in sessions depending on what might be most relevant or helpful for what each unique client is bringing. This adaptability, however, is always built upon a consistently warm and genuine empathy.
Photo of Leo Whisten, Counselor, MCouns, LMHCA
Leo Whisten
Counselor, MCouns, LMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 495-0969

Location

Primary Location

Bene Therapy, PLLC

2719 East Madison Street

Suite 200

Seattle, WA 98112

(206) 495-0969

Nearby Areas

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Please contact me for a place on my wait-list until further availability opens up.
Photo of Leo Whisten, Counselor, MCouns, LMHCA
Leo Whisten
Counselor, MCouns, LMHCA
Call for a free consultation now - (206) 495-0969
"
Please contact me for a place on my wait-list until further availability opens up.
Photo of Leo Whisten, Counselor, MCouns, LMHCA
Leo Whisten
Counselor, MCouns, LMHCA
Call for a free consultation now - (206) 495-0969