Sondra Longbrake

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Sondra Longbrake

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

Seattle, WA 98107

(509) 619-1485

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Do discussions with your partner often lead to yelling or angry silence? Do you find yourselves arguing about the same issues year after year with no resolution? Learn to restore harmony in your home with communication skills that create guardrails for safety (I sometime call them training wheels or bumper pads). When couples feel like they’re walking on eggshells, life feels exhausting. When the best of intentions devolve into disappointment, misunderstanding, and hurt feelings, it might seem like there is no way back to the romantic bond you once enjoyed. It can be done, and together we will plot that course!

There is always something new to learn along the mindful path that will heal what hurts and enrich your life.

When you and your partner meet with me, I will show you how a couple’s conversation gets derailed and how to stay on track. We will practice how to self soothe and repair connection after a discussion goes south. You and your partner will build and maintain boundaries in your relationship, decrease defensiveness, and create mutual appreciation and trust.

The tools I will give you are simple to understand, but they are not always easy to apply. I will be with you all along the way. When you’re ready to start the process, please submit your request right here on Psychology Today. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation so you can ask questions before making your decision to enter therapy with me.

Take the first step to help. Call or Email Sondra Longbrake now - (509) 619-1485

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Seattle, WA 98107

(509) 619-1485

Burien, WA 98166

I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Anxiety and Depression

$175 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Let's Connect (509) 619-1485

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Seattle, WA 98107

(509) 619-1485

Burien, WA 98166

I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Anxiety and Depression

$175 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $175
Couple Sessions $175
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

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

Insurance

Aetna
Ambetter
Anthem EAP Bank of America
Asuris Northwest Health
BCBS of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna and Evernorth
Coordinated Care
First Choice Health | FCH
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Independence BC Pennsylvania
Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
Magellan
Optum
Oscar Health
Premera Blue Cross
Providence
Quest Behavioral Health
Regence
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Out of Network

Out of pocket fees are $175 for Individual sessions and $175 for Couples sessions. I am in Network with most major insurances, but I can also provide a super bill for my out of network clients to help with getting reimbursement from your insurance.

Sondra Longbrake

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Email me or call with questions - (509) 619-1485

Sondra Longbrake

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Email me or call with questions - (509) 619-1485

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LF61205220 Sondra Longbrake

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 15 years

Attended University of Phoenix Northern Nevada Campus, Master of Science in Counseling, Graduated 2011

Additional Credentials

Membership with AAMFT 129281 / 2009

I am now offering Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy as an adjunct to my mindfulness based practice to promote accelerated growth and healing. I am part of the Journey Clinical team of medical prescribers and clinicians that offer safe, conscientiously guided, therapeutic Ketamine experiences.

Sondra Longbrake

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Email me or call with questions - (509) 619-1485

Sondra Longbrake

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Email me or call with questions - (509) 619-1485

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Marital and Premarital
Anxiety
Depression

Expertise

Borderline Personality (BPD)
Chronic Pain
Codependency
Coping Skills
Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Emotional Healing
Grief
Life Transitions
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD

I work with couples to identify problems that can easily be solved as a catalyst for success in tackling more complex issues. I work with communication, trust and fidelity issues, and ways to navigate your differences while remaining on the same team. I can provide access to a program called Gottman Connect, a comprehensive assessment tool and teaching modules for building relationships.

Sondra Longbrake

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Email me or call with questions - (509) 619-1485

Sondra Longbrake

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Email me or call with questions - (509) 619-1485

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
EMDR
Gottman Method
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Ketamine-Assisted
Strength-Based

In our first session together, we will explore what brought you to therapy. I will take a brief look at your families of origin and contributing life events. We will begin to identify the strengths and challenges in your relationship dynamics. We will practice a specific communication structure. We will use relationship principles for restoring and maintaining closeness, warmth, and goodwill.

Sondra Longbrake

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Email me or call with questions - (509) 619-1485

Sondra Longbrake

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Email me or call with questions - (509) 619-1485