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Frank Michael Bruno
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98004
I help people heal from old wounds, improve relationships among family members, and live less conflicted lives.
Understanding our emotions is a skill we all must learn to prevent relationship conflict and to promote inner peace. There are reasons we have the deep feelings we experience. We just need to understand why we have our feelings and what causes us to suffer so much from them. We suffer from our emotions because something else is going on inside of us that we may not understand. It does not need to be this way. You can learn to know yourself better, sooth your emotions and improve your relationships with partners, kids, co-workers and friends.
I help people heal from old wounds, improve relationships among family members, and live less conflicted lives.
Understanding our emotions is a skill we all must learn to prevent relationship conflict and to promote inner peace. There are reasons we have the deep feelings we experience. We just need to understand why we have our feelings and what causes us to suffer so much from them. We suffer from our emotions because something else is going on inside of us that we may not understand. It does not need to be this way. You can learn to know yourself better, sooth your emotions and improve your relationships with partners, kids, co-workers and friends.
(425) 329-3519 View (425) 329-3519
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Steven Katz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98004  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with makes the work of therapy easier and more productive. I try to help recognize and name the solutions which thankfully have helped us deal with the troubling events we have made it through. But those solutions- such as avoidance, doing too much for others and too little for ourselves, or over-focusing on work- can become entrenched and now get in the way of feeling at ease or fulfilled. Learning and trying new solutions helps us step away from these patterns. Let's see if we can accomplish something together.
Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with makes the work of therapy easier and more productive. I try to help recognize and name the solutions which thankfully have helped us deal with the troubling events we have made it through. But those solutions- such as avoidance, doing too much for others and too little for ourselves, or over-focusing on work- can become entrenched and now get in the way of feeling at ease or fulfilled. Learning and trying new solutions helps us step away from these patterns. Let's see if we can accomplish something together.
(206) 759-2818 View (206) 759-2818
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Dr. Anthony Osuna
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98004
Hello! I'm Dr. Anthony Osuna, a licensed clinical psychologist in Seattle, WA, with a specialization in evaluating adults for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). I'm dedicated to helping my clients uncover and understand their distinct challenges, while equipping them with effective strategies to enhance their well-being.
Hello! I'm Dr. Anthony Osuna, a licensed clinical psychologist in Seattle, WA, with a specialization in evaluating adults for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). I'm dedicated to helping my clients uncover and understand their distinct challenges, while equipping them with effective strategies to enhance their well-being.
(206) 895-3305 View (206) 895-3305
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Bryer Barmore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CMHS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98004  (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck in unhelpful cycles? Alone or misunderstood in your relationships? Angry, guilty, or powerless? You are capable of the life you desire. Of security, support, and respect. Authentic love as your whole self, with a purposeful life of joy and connection.
Are you feeling stuck in unhelpful cycles? Alone or misunderstood in your relationships? Angry, guilty, or powerless? You are capable of the life you desire. Of security, support, and respect. Authentic love as your whole self, with a purposeful life of joy and connection.
(360) 858-8561 View (360) 858-8561
Geoffrey A Wiegand
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98004
I like to start with a 2 session diagnostic evaluation to help identify the most appropriate evidence based treatment for the problem. Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for Depression, CBT for OCD, Parent Behavior Management Training for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Habit Reversal Training for Skin Picking, Nail Biting, and Trichotillomania, and Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics are some of the evidence based treatments that I commonly provide. My work with families focuses on providing skills to both the child/adolescent and parents.
I like to start with a 2 session diagnostic evaluation to help identify the most appropriate evidence based treatment for the problem. Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for Depression, CBT for OCD, Parent Behavior Management Training for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Habit Reversal Training for Skin Picking, Nail Biting, and Trichotillomania, and Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics are some of the evidence based treatments that I commonly provide. My work with families focuses on providing skills to both the child/adolescent and parents.
(206) 981-3119 View (206) 981-3119

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Better Together Counseling & Educational Services
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98112
Holcombe is board-certified in general clinical psychology, specialty trained in child and family psychology, has over 28 years of practice experience, and specific advanced training in multiple scientifically sound psychological testing and treatment approaches.
UPDATE: We are currently accepting new patients who are open to working with graduate level students under the supervision of Dr. Holcombe for significantly reduced private pay fees of $75.00 per individual session, $45.00 for group sessions, or $500.00 to $1,000.00 for learning or neurodevelopmental (e.g., ADHD, learning issues, Autism, etc.,) disability assessments. See our practice website for a list of groups starting within the next three months.
Holcombe is board-certified in general clinical psychology, specialty trained in child and family psychology, has over 28 years of practice experience, and specific advanced training in multiple scientifically sound psychological testing and treatment approaches.
UPDATE: We are currently accepting new patients who are open to working with graduate level students under the supervision of Dr. Holcombe for significantly reduced private pay fees of $75.00 per individual session, $45.00 for group sessions, or $500.00 to $1,000.00 for learning or neurodevelopmental (e.g., ADHD, learning issues, Autism, etc.,) disability assessments. See our practice website for a list of groups starting within the next three months.
(360) 763-0496 View (360) 763-0496
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Dr. Peter Matthew Rivera
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98119
Our work together may be informed by evidence-based therapies such as Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy or Internal Family Systems Therapy.
I am taking new clients and have 10+ years of experience helping individuals and couples strengthen their relationships, improve communication, and find healthy ways to cope with stress. Together, we will work to identify the root causes of your challenges and develop practical strategies to address them. I want you to know that there is no judgment here. Therapy is a safe space where you can express your thoughts, feelings, and concerns without fear. My goal is to create an atmosphere of trust, where you can open up and explore your thoughts and emotions openly and honestly.
Our work together may be informed by evidence-based therapies such as Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy or Internal Family Systems Therapy.
I am taking new clients and have 10+ years of experience helping individuals and couples strengthen their relationships, improve communication, and find healthy ways to cope with stress. Together, we will work to identify the root causes of your challenges and develop practical strategies to address them. I want you to know that there is no judgment here. Therapy is a safe space where you can express your thoughts, feelings, and concerns without fear. My goal is to create an atmosphere of trust, where you can open up and explore your thoughts and emotions openly and honestly.
(253) 214-3142 View (253) 214-3142
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Wayne E Carr
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98109  (Online Only)
Dr. Carr uses a unique blend of Cognitive-Behavioral, Gestalt, Integral, Primal, Transpersonal & Family Coaching techniques to focus on natural growth & healing thus expanding the common central emphasis on disorders & symptom reduction. Clients change as they heal their pain, get emotionally nourished, recognize what is toxic and become authentically themselves.
Dr. Carr uses a unique blend of Cognitive-Behavioral, Gestalt, Integral, Primal, Transpersonal & Family Coaching techniques to focus on natural growth & healing thus expanding the common central emphasis on disorders & symptom reduction. Clients change as they heal their pain, get emotionally nourished, recognize what is toxic and become authentically themselves.
(425) 358-2986 View (425) 358-2986
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Stephen Plotz
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98103
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Associate (LMFTA) in WA. I received my Master’s Degree in Couples and Family Therapy & a Play Therapy Certificate from Antioch University Seattle. I currently have limited availability, reach out to me using this form: hipaa.jotform.com/230046103107034
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Associate (LMFTA) in WA. I received my Master’s Degree in Couples and Family Therapy & a Play Therapy Certificate from Antioch University Seattle. I currently have limited availability, reach out to me using this form: hipaa.jotform.com/230046103107034
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Puget Sound Psychotherapy & Psychiatry
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98112
We are taking new clients for both in-person & telehealth! We are a group private practice offering therapy & psychiatric services. We have four main areas of expertise: 1) Adult individuals facing a wide variety of difficulties including anxiety, trauma, and depression. 2) We have child, teen, and family therapist experts to assist in both kids as well as help with parenting difficulties, difficult transitions like divorce and death 3) We specialize in helping people have more satisfying relationships from adult children & their parents to all kinds of couples. 4) We provide psychiatric support & medication management.
We are taking new clients for both in-person & telehealth! We are a group private practice offering therapy & psychiatric services. We have four main areas of expertise: 1) Adult individuals facing a wide variety of difficulties including anxiety, trauma, and depression. 2) We have child, teen, and family therapist experts to assist in both kids as well as help with parenting difficulties, difficult transitions like divorce and death 3) We specialize in helping people have more satisfying relationships from adult children & their parents to all kinds of couples. 4) We provide psychiatric support & medication management.
(206) 855-5920 View (206) 855-5920
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Juan Pablo Valbuena
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
I am a bilingual and bicultural licensed clinical psychologist with more than 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults (college-age up to 25), and their families from a variety of cultural backgrounds. I take an active role in my work with patients using cognitive-behavioral and family systems techniques in a supportive and compassionate environment.
I am a bilingual and bicultural licensed clinical psychologist with more than 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults (college-age up to 25), and their families from a variety of cultural backgrounds. I take an active role in my work with patients using cognitive-behavioral and family systems techniques in a supportive and compassionate environment.
(425) 903-8858 View (425) 903-8858
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Michael Kaufman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, MHP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
I have been a child and family therapist since 2009, and volunteered in the field of grief and loss for 14 years, working with grieving children (ages 3 to 18) who lost a loved one. I'm client-centered and strengths-based, and believe my job is to try to understand how my client's brain works, to best assist each individual understand her/ himself. I have learned from the last 9 years working with a wide variety of amazing individuals that I must be very creative and flexible. I'm grateful for how much I have and continue to learn from my clients.
I have been a child and family therapist since 2009, and volunteered in the field of grief and loss for 14 years, working with grieving children (ages 3 to 18) who lost a loved one. I'm client-centered and strengths-based, and believe my job is to try to understand how my client's brain works, to best assist each individual understand her/ himself. I have learned from the last 9 years working with a wide variety of amazing individuals that I must be very creative and flexible. I'm grateful for how much I have and continue to learn from my clients.
(253) 201-4196 View (253) 201-4196
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David Carlile
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CSWA, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98115  (Online Only)
As a therapist, I specialize in certain areas such as child and adolescent therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, addiction therapy, eating disorder therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and many more.
My ideal client is a person looking to improve their communication and mental health. They may have issues with accurately understanding and responding to other people, engaging with other people, or effectively analyzing and utilizing language commuinicaton skills. Their needs include efficient and accurate mental health, as well as the ability to integrate their coping skills capabilities into their existing systems and workflows. Their goals include improved satisfaction, increased productivity and efficiency, and the ability to make decisions. They want a reliable therapist to help empower them to grow.
As a therapist, I specialize in certain areas such as child and adolescent therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, addiction therapy, eating disorder therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and many more.
My ideal client is a person looking to improve their communication and mental health. They may have issues with accurately understanding and responding to other people, engaging with other people, or effectively analyzing and utilizing language commuinicaton skills. Their needs include efficient and accurate mental health, as well as the ability to integrate their coping skills capabilities into their existing systems and workflows. Their goals include improved satisfaction, increased productivity and efficiency, and the ability to make decisions. They want a reliable therapist to help empower them to grow.
(360) 774-4229 View (360) 774-4229
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Blue Dot Counseling - Michael Matthews
Counselor, MA, LMHC, SUDPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98102
Whether your symptoms are mild or severe, my belief is that everyone can benefit from exploring their mental health and psychology. Positive change, healing, and growth are available to anyone interested in pursuing them. My expertise lies in supporting children, adolescents, families, and parents with their mental health, and working alongside them to accomplish their goals. Through individual and family work, as well as parent training, I strive to provide my client's with the resources they need to support long lasting healing, and flourishing mental health.
Whether your symptoms are mild or severe, my belief is that everyone can benefit from exploring their mental health and psychology. Positive change, healing, and growth are available to anyone interested in pursuing them. My expertise lies in supporting children, adolescents, families, and parents with their mental health, and working alongside them to accomplish their goals. Through individual and family work, as well as parent training, I strive to provide my client's with the resources they need to support long lasting healing, and flourishing mental health.
(425) 399-8347 View (425) 399-8347
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Gregory Robert Rolnick
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98102
Waitlist for new clients
Our friendships, our love life, our success with work, community, and family can all be improved with dedicated effort in the right direction with the help we need.
What kind of life do you want? Is it important to have truthful and clear communication, loving relationships, and successful work? Whatever your traumas, losses, and fears have been, there are ways to work through and let go of the past, enjoy the present, and create hope for the future. Skills are available to handle grief, anger, depression, guilt, procrastination, and resentment while maintaining the connection to those we care for and love. Good self-esteem is produced when through positive intention and careful attention we meet our challenges and difficulties to the best of our ability and live a meaningful life.
Our friendships, our love life, our success with work, community, and family can all be improved with dedicated effort in the right direction with the help we need.
What kind of life do you want? Is it important to have truthful and clear communication, loving relationships, and successful work? Whatever your traumas, losses, and fears have been, there are ways to work through and let go of the past, enjoy the present, and create hope for the future. Skills are available to handle grief, anger, depression, guilt, procrastination, and resentment while maintaining the connection to those we care for and love. Good self-esteem is produced when through positive intention and careful attention we meet our challenges and difficulties to the best of our ability and live a meaningful life.
(206) 734-3905 View (206) 734-3905
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Glenn King
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CMHS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
Waitlist for new clients
Choosing to see a counselor is a courageous step full of possibility. If you have found yourself feeling stuck, pursuing counseling can restore balance and bring lasting change. I take the time to get to know a client's individual needs and work to form a collaborative partnership to gain insight and achieve goals. Most clients find my approach to be strong on empathy and helpful in identifying underlying causes for current struggles. I work well with clients who are looking to process through difficult feelings and gain perspective on themselves. I invite your questions and look forward to the possibility of working together.
Choosing to see a counselor is a courageous step full of possibility. If you have found yourself feeling stuck, pursuing counseling can restore balance and bring lasting change. I take the time to get to know a client's individual needs and work to form a collaborative partnership to gain insight and achieve goals. Most clients find my approach to be strong on empathy and helpful in identifying underlying causes for current struggles. I work well with clients who are looking to process through difficult feelings and gain perspective on themselves. I invite your questions and look forward to the possibility of working together.
(206) 745-4711 View (206) 745-4711
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Thomas Farmer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
Working with individuals and families is a collaborative process. I hope to use my many clinical experiences to help guide clients through a path toward more satisfaction in life. Therapy is not a process of simple "change," but rather a process of finding and developing aspects of satisfaction in careers, families, leisure, and relationships that likely exist when we weed through the days' challenges. Through my years as a clinician, I know how to challenge that process. Through my years of teaching, I know when I can simply step aside and admire the strengths that each of us have inside.
Working with individuals and families is a collaborative process. I hope to use my many clinical experiences to help guide clients through a path toward more satisfaction in life. Therapy is not a process of simple "change," but rather a process of finding and developing aspects of satisfaction in careers, families, leisure, and relationships that likely exist when we weed through the days' challenges. Through my years as a clinician, I know how to challenge that process. Through my years of teaching, I know when I can simply step aside and admire the strengths that each of us have inside.
(206) 222-3105 View (206) 222-3105
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Kerry V Ragain
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Mercer Island, WA 98040
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a private practice on Mercer Island, Washington. I have experience in providing therapy for a variety of mental health concerns with children, adolescents, and adults, including those associated with adoption, depression, anxiety and trauma. My services might be particularly suited to those individuals with long-standing mental health concerns.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a private practice on Mercer Island, Washington. I have experience in providing therapy for a variety of mental health concerns with children, adolescents, and adults, including those associated with adoption, depression, anxiety and trauma. My services might be particularly suited to those individuals with long-standing mental health concerns.
(425) 358-4857 View (425) 358-4857
Photo of Kyle Petricek, MA, LMHCA, Counselor
Kyle Petricek
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
You are likely seeking relief and clarity to thoughts, behaviors, and feelings that are not working for you. Simply put, something is stuck. I work with people to transform painful and frustrating experiences. For some, this looks like grief work. Others explore relationship struggles. I work with clients to bring awareness to their body, mind, and spirit to assist them in growing a deeper sense of their stories and desires. My ultimate goal is that you will have a growing sense of what it means for you to engage your world with a deepening sense of aliveness.
You are likely seeking relief and clarity to thoughts, behaviors, and feelings that are not working for you. Simply put, something is stuck. I work with people to transform painful and frustrating experiences. For some, this looks like grief work. Others explore relationship struggles. I work with clients to bring awareness to their body, mind, and spirit to assist them in growing a deeper sense of their stories and desires. My ultimate goal is that you will have a growing sense of what it means for you to engage your world with a deepening sense of aliveness.
(206) 752-5241 View (206) 752-5241
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Jim Dunn
Counselor, MA, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98102
Life is hard! Coping with unexpected challenges, parenting, dealing with memories we wish we didn’t have, learning about a new diagnosis or condition, starting a new career or job, all of these things push us out of our comfort zones and we struggle to deal with them. It is totally normal to feel like your world is a bit out of control at times and that you’re not sure what to do or how to do it. People like you reach out to me because they’re tired of their current state of mind, tired of feeling trapped in negative thought loops, and they’ve decided that now is the time for help.
Life is hard! Coping with unexpected challenges, parenting, dealing with memories we wish we didn’t have, learning about a new diagnosis or condition, starting a new career or job, all of these things push us out of our comfort zones and we struggle to deal with them. It is totally normal to feel like your world is a bit out of control at times and that you’re not sure what to do or how to do it. People like you reach out to me because they’re tired of their current state of mind, tired of feeling trapped in negative thought loops, and they’ve decided that now is the time for help.
(253) 465-7705 View (253) 465-7705
Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.