Female Therapists in Port Ludlow, WA
Dr. Jessica MacKinnon, PhD is a Licensed Clinical and Forensic Psychologist in Washington State. She is trained in psychological and forensic assessment and consultation with a specialty in child abuse reporting, parenting custody evaluations and trauma research. She is the owner of Blue Cedar Psychological Assessments, LLC which provides concierge psychotherapy, psychological assessments, consultation, and supervision/training hours for associate mental health professionals who are seeking clinical licensure.
Dr. Jessica MacKinnon, PhD is a Licensed Clinical and Forensic Psychologist in Washington State. She is trained in psychological and forensic assessment and consultation with a specialty in child abuse reporting, parenting custody evaluations and trauma research. She is the owner of Blue Cedar Psychological Assessments, LLC which provides concierge psychotherapy, psychological assessments, consultation, and supervision/training hours for associate mental health professionals who are seeking clinical licensure.
Sarah Sterling, Mindfulness-Based Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
5 Endorsed
Online Only
As a mindfulness-based counselor, I help individuals, adolescents and couples transform their struggles into opportunities for growth, learning and adventure. I help you turn your problems into pathways. This journey is an opportunity to unearth the home that is your deep and abiding sense of self. Drawing on nature wisdom, archetypal patterns, myth, mindfulness and the mind-body connection, I am here to be a guide as you dive into your own depths. I look forward to accompanying you on your journey toward wholeness, freedom and purpose.
As a mindfulness-based counselor, I help individuals, adolescents and couples transform their struggles into opportunities for growth, learning and adventure. I help you turn your problems into pathways. This journey is an opportunity to unearth the home that is your deep and abiding sense of self. Drawing on nature wisdom, archetypal patterns, myth, mindfulness and the mind-body connection, I am here to be a guide as you dive into your own depths. I look forward to accompanying you on your journey toward wholeness, freedom and purpose.
I am passionate about helping teenagers and adults discover how to make profound changes in themselves, and I am committed to helping individuals gain confidence in their ability to make positive, lasting changes in their lives.
My therapeutic approach is collaborative, holistic and supported by evidence-based practices.
I am passionate about helping teenagers and adults discover how to make profound changes in themselves, and I am committed to helping individuals gain confidence in their ability to make positive, lasting changes in their lives.
My therapeutic approach is collaborative, holistic and supported by evidence-based practices.
You've done so much, for so many, and now you're wondering how to get your life back on track. Sometimes it feels hopeless, but guess what—If you're taking care of so many responsibilities, you already have what it takes to solve your problems! Stop putting it off. Commit to making life a little easier, less stressed, using cognitive behavioral therapy—the best evidence-based treatment. Your time is important. You deserve your best life, and we'll establish new habits and patterns to make that happen.
You've done so much, for so many, and now you're wondering how to get your life back on track. Sometimes it feels hopeless, but guess what—If you're taking care of so many responsibilities, you already have what it takes to solve your problems! Stop putting it off. Commit to making life a little easier, less stressed, using cognitive behavioral therapy—the best evidence-based treatment. Your time is important. You deserve your best life, and we'll establish new habits and patterns to make that happen.
Are you ready to explore who you are, your values, and your aspirations? Life coaching is not merely about setting goals; it is about understanding the essence of who you are, dismantling self-limiting beliefs, and celebrating the intricate tapestry of your individuality. Every woman possesses a unique story, a constellation of experiences, and a reservoir of potential that makes her distinct. Life coaching seeks to illuminate these dimensions, helping women recognize their worth and appreciate their singular paths.
Are you ready to explore who you are, your values, and your aspirations? Life coaching is not merely about setting goals; it is about understanding the essence of who you are, dismantling self-limiting beliefs, and celebrating the intricate tapestry of your individuality. Every woman possesses a unique story, a constellation of experiences, and a reservoir of potential that makes her distinct. Life coaching seeks to illuminate these dimensions, helping women recognize their worth and appreciate their singular paths.
Are you feeling stuck where you are currently? Often, how we present to the world is driven by how we learned to survive in it. At our core, we seek to feel seen, heard, loved, and valued. However, our own beliefs that we are unworthy or undeserving of these basic desires lead us to feel anxious or depressed, lonely, disconnected, misunderstood or overwhelmed. Such beliefs about ourselves are built on years of messaging that tell us who we "should" be and bring us further away from who we are at our core. By exploring these beliefs, we can work together to heal and to bring you closer to your truest, most authentic self.
Are you feeling stuck where you are currently? Often, how we present to the world is driven by how we learned to survive in it. At our core, we seek to feel seen, heard, loved, and valued. However, our own beliefs that we are unworthy or undeserving of these basic desires lead us to feel anxious or depressed, lonely, disconnected, misunderstood or overwhelmed. Such beliefs about ourselves are built on years of messaging that tell us who we "should" be and bring us further away from who we are at our core. By exploring these beliefs, we can work together to heal and to bring you closer to your truest, most authentic self.
In my 40 years as a psychologist my goal has been to provide the safe nurturing environment that creates a productive client/therapist relationship. I have never forgotten my early experiences in seeking help from a therapist, wondering what it would be like, and if it would really help. I appreciated the understanding and insight I received then, and throughout my life, sometimes with my husband, I have found different kinds of therapy that were helpful to me and to my clients.
In my 40 years as a psychologist my goal has been to provide the safe nurturing environment that creates a productive client/therapist relationship. I have never forgotten my early experiences in seeking help from a therapist, wondering what it would be like, and if it would really help. I appreciated the understanding and insight I received then, and throughout my life, sometimes with my husband, I have found different kinds of therapy that were helpful to me and to my clients.
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Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted? You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. I specialize in helping adults and teens manage ADHD, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and relationship struggles. Many of my clients appear high-functioning on the outside but feel burnt out, disconnected, or stuck in self-doubt. Therapy can be a space to feel seen, supported, and begin real change—one step at a time.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted? You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. I specialize in helping adults and teens manage ADHD, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and relationship struggles. Many of my clients appear high-functioning on the outside but feel burnt out, disconnected, or stuck in self-doubt. Therapy can be a space to feel seen, supported, and begin real change—one step at a time.
I believe that healing occurs when people are given the space to explore their unique emotional experience to better understand how it colors their worldview, sense of self, and relationships with others. Within a safe therapeutic relationship, I work with my clients to make meaning out of both mundane and extraordinary moments, unlocking their ability to live a more fully present, authentic life.
I believe that healing occurs when people are given the space to explore their unique emotional experience to better understand how it colors their worldview, sense of self, and relationships with others. Within a safe therapeutic relationship, I work with my clients to make meaning out of both mundane and extraordinary moments, unlocking their ability to live a more fully present, authentic life.
Hello and welcome! My name is Bonnie Ayotte, Licensed Mental Health Counselor 60996772 in the state of Washington. I specialize in trauma-informed, person-centered care for those struggling with anxiety, depression, and other performance impairments, and PSTD. Clients come to me from a variety of backgrounds and strengths. I love to hear people's stories and have a geeky sense of humor.
Hello and welcome! My name is Bonnie Ayotte, Licensed Mental Health Counselor 60996772 in the state of Washington. I specialize in trauma-informed, person-centered care for those struggling with anxiety, depression, and other performance impairments, and PSTD. Clients come to me from a variety of backgrounds and strengths. I love to hear people's stories and have a geeky sense of humor.
Yasmin is a compassionate and skilled social worker with 10 years of experience in the field. She specializes in working with individuals who are struggling with a range of mental health issues, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, body image problems, relationship problems, and life changes. Yasmin holds a master's degree in social work from the University of Washington and is a licensed Washington state social worker.
Yasmin is a compassionate and skilled social worker with 10 years of experience in the field. She specializes in working with individuals who are struggling with a range of mental health issues, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, body image problems, relationship problems, and life changes. Yasmin holds a master's degree in social work from the University of Washington and is a licensed Washington state social worker.
Welcome! It can feel overwhelming, beginning the hunt for a therapist that best supports your needs. I commend you for advocating for yourself and getting the ball rolling. As a collaborative and relational therapist, I take pride in working to best understand your needs and creating a space of safety and security in the (virtual) room. I look forward to the opportunity to move through this experience with you.
Welcome! It can feel overwhelming, beginning the hunt for a therapist that best supports your needs. I commend you for advocating for yourself and getting the ball rolling. As a collaborative and relational therapist, I take pride in working to best understand your needs and creating a space of safety and security in the (virtual) room. I look forward to the opportunity to move through this experience with you.
I can help you living beyond the distress of life. If you are feeling stuck and don't see any way out you are not alone. Whether you worry too much, have recurrent panic attacks and/or you are getting in your own way I can help you to gain your life back. I am a clinical psychologist in private practice offering individual and couples therapy. In my work with couples, I help partners to effectively address marital conflict to build intimacy and a strong connection. My therapeutic style is warm and engaging, collaborating closely with you to tailor the treatment to your specific needs.
I can help you living beyond the distress of life. If you are feeling stuck and don't see any way out you are not alone. Whether you worry too much, have recurrent panic attacks and/or you are getting in your own way I can help you to gain your life back. I am a clinical psychologist in private practice offering individual and couples therapy. In my work with couples, I help partners to effectively address marital conflict to build intimacy and a strong connection. My therapeutic style is warm and engaging, collaborating closely with you to tailor the treatment to your specific needs.
Are you a parent, couple, or individual feeling stuck or overwhelmed? You're not alone. It's easy to believe that struggling means something is wrong with you or your relationship. I don't believe that's true. Asking for support isn't a sign of failure—it's courage. We all face challenges, which does not mean you are broken—just human. How you see yourself shapes how you show up in life and in your relationships. Therapy isn't about fixing you; it's about uncovering your true self, embracing your worth, and recognizing your strengths. Therapy can create space for healing, growth, and lasting change for couples and individuals.
Are you a parent, couple, or individual feeling stuck or overwhelmed? You're not alone. It's easy to believe that struggling means something is wrong with you or your relationship. I don't believe that's true. Asking for support isn't a sign of failure—it's courage. We all face challenges, which does not mean you are broken—just human. How you see yourself shapes how you show up in life and in your relationships. Therapy isn't about fixing you; it's about uncovering your true self, embracing your worth, and recognizing your strengths. Therapy can create space for healing, growth, and lasting change for couples and individuals.
I primarily work with women and members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are navigating the lasting effects of religious trauma, emotionally manipulative or rigid childhood environments, and emotional abuse in their relationships. In a collaborative talk therapy setting, I draw from various therapeutic modalities to help you examine and reframe beliefs or patterns that may no longer serve you. Together, in a space that supports honesty and authenticity, we’ll explore emotions and memories that may have been overlooked, dismissed, or silenced—creating room for deeper understanding and healing.
I primarily work with women and members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are navigating the lasting effects of religious trauma, emotionally manipulative or rigid childhood environments, and emotional abuse in their relationships. In a collaborative talk therapy setting, I draw from various therapeutic modalities to help you examine and reframe beliefs or patterns that may no longer serve you. Together, in a space that supports honesty and authenticity, we’ll explore emotions and memories that may have been overlooked, dismissed, or silenced—creating room for deeper understanding and healing.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and work with children/teens, individuals, couples, and families. Many are in pain or feel helpless from their struggles: A child/teen shows anxiety; an adult has difficulty in social relationships, or couples/families experience discord in conflict. My passion is to come alongside and help children/teens, couples, and their families with a systemic and holistic approach while they go through life challenges so they can thrive in their lives. 부부 및 가족관계 치료사, 아동 및 청소년 상담치료사로 이민사회에서 불안, 우울증, 관계불화로 갈등하는 분들을 돕고 있습니다. '불안한 아이 및 청소년'을 돕는 상담치료법과 '정서중심적 부부치료' 방법으로 상담치료를 합니다.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and work with children/teens, individuals, couples, and families. Many are in pain or feel helpless from their struggles: A child/teen shows anxiety; an adult has difficulty in social relationships, or couples/families experience discord in conflict. My passion is to come alongside and help children/teens, couples, and their families with a systemic and holistic approach while they go through life challenges so they can thrive in their lives. 부부 및 가족관계 치료사, 아동 및 청소년 상담치료사로 이민사회에서 불안, 우울증, 관계불화로 갈등하는 분들을 돕고 있습니다. '불안한 아이 및 청소년'을 돕는 상담치료법과 '정서중심적 부부치료' 방법으로 상담치료를 합니다.
Searching for a therapist is difficult, especially while trying to navigate the challenges that brought you here, so I commend you for taking this huge step towards working on your mental health. Living in a state of fight/flight, fear, anxiety, stress, uncertainty, and instability can wreak havoc on the mind and body. Therapy with me means you'll have the chance to gain deeper understandings, insights, and perspectives into yourself and your world, how to work with various stuck parts of yourself, how to recognize your own power and choices, and how to process difficult feelings.
Searching for a therapist is difficult, especially while trying to navigate the challenges that brought you here, so I commend you for taking this huge step towards working on your mental health. Living in a state of fight/flight, fear, anxiety, stress, uncertainty, and instability can wreak havoc on the mind and body. Therapy with me means you'll have the chance to gain deeper understandings, insights, and perspectives into yourself and your world, how to work with various stuck parts of yourself, how to recognize your own power and choices, and how to process difficult feelings.
Are you ready to create change in your life? Feeling motivated by significant life events, major life changes, lacking goals/motivation in life or simply wanting to know/understand/love self? Taking the first step in seeking professional support is usually the hardest step.
The counseling environment I strive to facilitate is a safe, non-judging and open to support the areas of life you choose to focus on.
I provide support and a wealth of psycho-education as you process and articulate your struggles. I help you keep a steady focus on hope, creating change and embracing the positive possibilities for your life.
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Are you ready to create change in your life? Feeling motivated by significant life events, major life changes, lacking goals/motivation in life or simply wanting to know/understand/love self? Taking the first step in seeking professional support is usually the hardest step.
The counseling environment I strive to facilitate is a safe, non-judging and open to support the areas of life you choose to focus on.
I provide support and a wealth of psycho-education as you process and articulate your struggles. I help you keep a steady focus on hope, creating change and embracing the positive possibilities for your life.
Y Hablo Espanol!
Caseload currently full, accepting waitlist.
Welcome! Reaching out for help can feel difficult. The stress of everyday life- work, school, family, finances, relationships, the economy, etc. can feel difficult to manage. I find it is important to build a strong therapeutic relationship built upon trust, empathy, and compassion. I am here to offer an inclusive, non-judgmental, safe space where you feel comfortable to explore areas of your life that feel complex or troubling.
Caseload currently full, accepting waitlist.
Welcome! Reaching out for help can feel difficult. The stress of everyday life- work, school, family, finances, relationships, the economy, etc. can feel difficult to manage. I find it is important to build a strong therapeutic relationship built upon trust, empathy, and compassion. I am here to offer an inclusive, non-judgmental, safe space where you feel comfortable to explore areas of your life that feel complex or troubling.
My work focuses on supporting adults with anxiety/depression, ADHD/executive functioning support, stress management, navigating difficult changes/transitions, and building healthy relationships with yourself and with others. I emphasize a collaborative approach in my practice: you are the expert of your own experience. I tend to bring a human approach to my work and frequently use humor in my sessions (I'm absolutely the therapist who will laugh at your jokes- and then unpack them). I also fully endorse the concept that the therapeutic relationship itself has a great capacity for healing.
My work focuses on supporting adults with anxiety/depression, ADHD/executive functioning support, stress management, navigating difficult changes/transitions, and building healthy relationships with yourself and with others. I emphasize a collaborative approach in my practice: you are the expert of your own experience. I tend to bring a human approach to my work and frequently use humor in my sessions (I'm absolutely the therapist who will laugh at your jokes- and then unpack them). I also fully endorse the concept that the therapeutic relationship itself has a great capacity for healing.
Nearby Female Therapists Searches for Port Ludlow
- Chimacum
- Clinton
- Edmonds
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- Kingston
- Langley
- Mukilteo
- Port Hadlock
- Port Townsend
- Poulsbo
- Silverdale
- Suquamish
Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.