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Counselor, MDiv, MA, LMHC
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Mikaela Serafin

Counselor, MDiv, MA, LMHC (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
Seattle, WA 98121
Life is both beautiful and brutal—and you don't have to navigate it alone. Therapy with me goes deeper than coping skills. Together, we’ll understand the patterns shaping your life and gently shift them at the root. I'm a relational, trauma-informed therapist with specialized training in Lifespan Integration—a gentle, powerful, neuro-based method that creates rapid, lasting healing at the deepest level. As a certified trauma professional, I don't just help you cope. I help you integrate and heal.
I work with individuals facing trauma, shame, relationship challenges, life transitions, and spiritual questions. My approach goes beyond surface-level strategies—we work from the core of who you are, so the changes you make actually stick.
My style is warm, direct, and deeply attuned. Clients often come to me when they’re ready for real change—not just insight, but lasting transformation. If you’re ready to feel more grounded, connected, and fully yourself, I’d love to connect.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Core Counseling

Seattle, WA 98121

My website
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Issues 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Connect with Mikaela Serafin
Photo of Mikaela Serafin, Counselor, MDiv, MA, LMHC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Core Counseling

Seattle, WA 98121

My website
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Issues 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180
  • Couple Sessions $245
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • BCBS of Massachusetts
  • Out of Network
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Mikaela Serafin
Counselor, MDiv, MA, LMHC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
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Mikaela Serafin
Counselor, MDiv, MA, LMHC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LH61499705 Mikaela Serafin
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, Masters in Counseling Psychology; Masters in Divinity
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Certified Trauma Professional 2022
  • Certificate from Lifespan Integration - Level 3
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Mikaela Serafin
Counselor, MDiv, MA, LMHC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
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Mikaela Serafin
Counselor, MDiv, MA, LMHC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Body Image
  • Child
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Transitions
  • Spirituality
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Mikaela Serafin
Counselor, MDiv, MA, LMHC
Do these issues align with your needs?
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Mikaela Serafin
Counselor, MDiv, MA, LMHC
Do these issues align with your needs?

4 Endorsements

Michelle Rogers
Michelle Rogers
Mental Health CounselorMALMHC
Mikaela is a compassionate, insightful therapist who creates deep safety and trust. She is highly attuned to her clients and brings thoughtful expertise in anxiety, depression, shame, and grief, helping people feel seen, supported, and empowered to heal.
Blaire McCreary
Blaire McCreary
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
Mikaela brings a huge amount of knowledge to the therapy room while meeting clients right where they are at. She is warm and kind and attuned to the variety of needs clients might have.
Kendall Matthews
Kendall Matthews
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateMALMFTA
Mikaela is a thoughtful, compassionate therapist who creates a space where clients feel safe, understood, and supported. She brings genuine curiosity and clinical expertise to her work, and I highly recommend her!
Lauren Alfieri
Lauren Alfieri
CounselorMALMHC
Mikaela is a profoundly compassionate human. Her robust knowledge + wisdom along with her grounded + authentic presence enable her to truly meet people where they are at and help navigate their complex journeys with radical love. A phenomenal therapist.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Lifespan Integration
  • Narrative
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Trauma Focused
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Mikaela Serafin
Counselor, MDiv, MA, LMHC
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Mikaela Serafin
Counselor, MDiv, MA, LMHC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.

Location

Primary Location

Core Counseling

Seattle, WA 98121

Nearby Areas

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Mikaela Serafin
Counselor, MDiv, MA, LMHC
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Mikaela Serafin
Counselor, MDiv, MA, LMHC