Therapists in Seattle, WA
Yi-An Lo Burleson
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98102 (Online Only)
Use of CBT, DBT, family theories as well as play therapy expands my abilities to provide integrated solution-focused and exploration-oriented therapy.
I believe that everyone can explore internally and foster potential to create a brighter outlook of life. Through open-minded and non-judgmental collaboration, I work with many individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, interpersonal, family dynamic issues, career concerns, trauma, grief, parenting, and body image issues. Almost 20 years of experience, I assist children, adults, families, and couples exploring self-understanding, identifying emotional and behavioral patterns, develop new perspectives and emotion and stress management skills, making meaningful interpersonal connections, and making career decisions.
Use of CBT, DBT, family theories as well as play therapy expands my abilities to provide integrated solution-focused and exploration-oriented therapy.
I believe that everyone can explore internally and foster potential to create a brighter outlook of life. Through open-minded and non-judgmental collaboration, I work with many individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, interpersonal, family dynamic issues, career concerns, trauma, grief, parenting, and body image issues. Almost 20 years of experience, I assist children, adults, families, and couples exploring self-understanding, identifying emotional and behavioral patterns, develop new perspectives and emotion and stress management skills, making meaningful interpersonal connections, and making career decisions.
Seattle Counseling and Wellness
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98105
Sometimes life poses challenges, and we need some extra support to get us through. Are you wanting to make improvements in your relationship? Or maybe with yourself? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Depressed? Stuck? Therapists at SCAW bring a diverse range of academic and clinical training to their work with adults, teens, and children (ages 2+). We provide individual and couples counseling, psychological testing, parent training, PCIT, and play therapy.
Sometimes life poses challenges, and we need some extra support to get us through. Are you wanting to make improvements in your relationship? Or maybe with yourself? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Depressed? Stuck? Therapists at SCAW bring a diverse range of academic and clinical training to their work with adults, teens, and children (ages 2+). We provide individual and couples counseling, psychological testing, parent training, PCIT, and play therapy.
Amy Chilcote MA LMHC
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98101
In Person Appointments Available. In times of trouble, our thoughts and emotions can become overwhelming and painful. Talking with a counselor can reduce confusion and help you feel better. I will listen carefully to your point of view, ask questions about your life - past and present - and provide input on issues you raise. Over time, this process can provide perspective, insight, and tools for meaningful change.
In Person Appointments Available. In times of trouble, our thoughts and emotions can become overwhelming and painful. Talking with a counselor can reduce confusion and help you feel better. I will listen carefully to your point of view, ask questions about your life - past and present - and provide input on issues you raise. Over time, this process can provide perspective, insight, and tools for meaningful change.
Mineko Takada-Dill
Counselor, MA, LMHC, ATR
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98117
Not accepting new clients
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed and stuck? Looking for changes in your life through therapy? I am an Art Therapist/Psychotherapist offering art therapy and counseling services to children, teens, adults and families in Bellevue. Through art therapy or talk-therapy, I can guide you toward improving the problem areas of your life and bringing back happiness, conflict free family life with your children and spouse, and good problem solving skills without anger, sadness and stress. In art therapy, the creating art process itself is relaxing, joyful and visual images itself helps us to come up with creative solutions.
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed and stuck? Looking for changes in your life through therapy? I am an Art Therapist/Psychotherapist offering art therapy and counseling services to children, teens, adults and families in Bellevue. Through art therapy or talk-therapy, I can guide you toward improving the problem areas of your life and bringing back happiness, conflict free family life with your children and spouse, and good problem solving skills without anger, sadness and stress. In art therapy, the creating art process itself is relaxing, joyful and visual images itself helps us to come up with creative solutions.
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Margo Maxon
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98004
Therapy with me is not just about talking; it’s about play, laughter, and exploration.
Hello wonderful families! I’m here to create a safe, fun, and transformative space for your child, your adolescent, or even yourself. My goal is to make therapy an adventure where we discover and celebrate the unique brilliance of you. As a neurodivergent individual, I get the wonderful quirk of young minds. I specialize in providing multicultural, neurodivergent/sensory, and gender-affirmative care. Tailoring each session to honor your child or teen’s unique neurobiological blueprint. From ASD, ADHD, OCD, and complex diagnostic patterns, to creative souls, I have a passion for guiding each young person to thrive.
Therapy with me is not just about talking; it’s about play, laughter, and exploration.
Hello wonderful families! I’m here to create a safe, fun, and transformative space for your child, your adolescent, or even yourself. My goal is to make therapy an adventure where we discover and celebrate the unique brilliance of you. As a neurodivergent individual, I get the wonderful quirk of young minds. I specialize in providing multicultural, neurodivergent/sensory, and gender-affirmative care. Tailoring each session to honor your child or teen’s unique neurobiological blueprint. From ASD, ADHD, OCD, and complex diagnostic patterns, to creative souls, I have a passion for guiding each young person to thrive.
Wen Shao Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98004
If you have ever felt alone or out of place, I want to help you learn ways to interact with the world so that it doesn't seem so overwhelming or foreign. If you've struggled figuring out who you, where you belong, or what your values are, you're not alone - it's a natural part of the human experience!
If you have ever felt alone or out of place, I want to help you learn ways to interact with the world so that it doesn't seem so overwhelming or foreign. If you've struggled figuring out who you, where you belong, or what your values are, you're not alone - it's a natural part of the human experience!
Online Therapists
Hiromi Fujiwara
Counselor, MA, MS, MSW, LMHCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027
I also offer Non-Directive Play & Sand Play Therapy for children and teens.
Are you feeling helpless, lonely and tired of your struggles? Why are you getting caught in repetitive, unwanted pattern of life? Do you want to make sense of your life and gain more control? Do you need someone who can listen to you with keen observation, respect and compassion, who can empower and equip you to overcome your chronic or more acute struggles? You probably want more than just to alleviate your pain, but to understand your life and relational patterns, to explore your deep seated belief and fear, your unmet desire and longing, and to live your life well. If this resonates you, I welcome you to contact me.
I also offer Non-Directive Play & Sand Play Therapy for children and teens.
Are you feeling helpless, lonely and tired of your struggles? Why are you getting caught in repetitive, unwanted pattern of life? Do you want to make sense of your life and gain more control? Do you need someone who can listen to you with keen observation, respect and compassion, who can empower and equip you to overcome your chronic or more acute struggles? You probably want more than just to alleviate your pain, but to understand your life and relational patterns, to explore your deep seated belief and fear, your unmet desire and longing, and to live your life well. If this resonates you, I welcome you to contact me.
Daniel Masler
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Bellingham, WA 98226 (Online Only)
Children often relax through play.
I am passionate about helping people make sense of their lives in complicated times. I am an actively involved psychotherapist. I believe in developing a strongly collaborative relationship. With mutual curiosity, we can explore meaningful ways to find relief and make lasting, positive changes. I do psychotherapy with children, teens, families, and adults in English, Spanish, French, Italian, and in Japanese. I also do psychological evaluations for Attention Deficit Disorder.
Children often relax through play.
I am passionate about helping people make sense of their lives in complicated times. I am an actively involved psychotherapist. I believe in developing a strongly collaborative relationship. With mutual curiosity, we can explore meaningful ways to find relief and make lasting, positive changes. I do psychotherapy with children, teens, families, and adults in English, Spanish, French, Italian, and in Japanese. I also do psychological evaluations for Attention Deficit Disorder.
Rina Brown-Ono
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Everett, WA 98208
I am certified in AutPlay Therapy and am in the process of becoming a certified play therapist.
I work with a diverse range of people from across the lifespan, focusing on the neurodivergent population from different cultural backgrounds. I use a culturally competent and strengths-based approach in therapy. I can help you find who you are as a person and communicate your needs with others. I am here to support your journey.
I am certified in AutPlay Therapy and am in the process of becoming a certified play therapist.
I work with a diverse range of people from across the lifespan, focusing on the neurodivergent population from different cultural backgrounds. I use a culturally competent and strengths-based approach in therapy. I can help you find who you are as a person and communicate your needs with others. I am here to support your journey.
Evan Holmstrom
Counselor, MS, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Bellingham, WA 98225
Growth, healing, and change. It is my privilege and joy to work with clients to achieve these in their lives. We begin by building trust, exploring together, developing new insights, taking meaningful action, then sustaining new ways of being. I use mindfulness and nature to help clients, which can be done indoors or out. Similarly, looking at clients' internal parts, relational dynamics, and cognitions can help with transition, trauma, stagnation, depression, and more. I work to restore clients' sense of harmonious connection. I work with ages 7 and up.
Growth, healing, and change. It is my privilege and joy to work with clients to achieve these in their lives. We begin by building trust, exploring together, developing new insights, taking meaningful action, then sustaining new ways of being. I use mindfulness and nature to help clients, which can be done indoors or out. Similarly, looking at clients' internal parts, relational dynamics, and cognitions can help with transition, trauma, stagnation, depression, and more. I work to restore clients' sense of harmonious connection. I work with ages 7 and up.
Traverse Therapy Services
Pre-Licensed Professional, LSCWA, MSW
Verified Verified
Lynnwood, WA 98036
We are currently accepting new clients! My name is Kendra M, I am a therapist at Traverse Therapy Services. My goal as a therapist is to work together with you collaboratively to find treatments and solutions to the issues and needs that you are facing. Whether you feel like you’re not understood or no one truly understands what you are trying to say or are struggling with anxiety, depression or other mental health needs I have experience and success in helping people on their journey to living healthy, fulfilling lives whether it is their first step or their last. My main goal is to support and help you in any way I can.
We are currently accepting new clients! My name is Kendra M, I am a therapist at Traverse Therapy Services. My goal as a therapist is to work together with you collaboratively to find treatments and solutions to the issues and needs that you are facing. Whether you feel like you’re not understood or no one truly understands what you are trying to say or are struggling with anxiety, depression or other mental health needs I have experience and success in helping people on their journey to living healthy, fulfilling lives whether it is their first step or their last. My main goal is to support and help you in any way I can.
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Play Therapy
Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.
Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behavior and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.
What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.
What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.
How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behavior.