Therapists in Seattle, WA

In seeking support, you have shifted your perspective toward growth and healing. Human beings are social creatures. We need others. We are hurt by others. We heal in relation to others. We all need support during the challenging times life throws our way. You may feel like you have been here before, and that's normal. You have likely tried countless approaches to resolve a conflict and have run out of solutions. Some days and some conversations feel impossible to start. You might call it stress, anxiety, fear, depression, or heaviness, or see those traits in your child or loved one. Whatever its name, your work has begun.

I am an interventionist and an addictions therapist. My ideal client is family, employer, individual, and stakeholders that need addiction services and family consultation. I have worked extensively with families and persons of concern in guiding them to treatment. I work with clients with a need for referral to follow up services following treatment such as therapy, psychiatry, medical, dental, and legal. I specialize in coaching and case managing the addicted in this phase of their recovery.

Did you grow up in a controlling religious environment? Did you receive shaming messages leaving you to feel divided on the inside? These experiences can be confusing, making it difficult to know who you really are or what you want out of life. Even though you’ve left the church where you grew up, you still feel shame, guilt, anger, and more. Your family relationships are strained because you no longer fit in with the family culture. These problems have negatively affected the way you interact with romantic partners, authority figures at work, and even with your own body.

Life is a difficult and confusing journey for all of us. Occasionally we get "stuck" along the path. Sometimes that growth is blocked because of issues, patterns and behaviors from the past which affect the way we feel, do or react in the present. If you are experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, stress and relationship concerns. I can offer you: a combination of heart, skill, and understanding to help you find your own solutions to these problems that face you. Through the use of solution-oriented, emotionally focused, and reality based techniques, can help you and your relationships overcome obstacles and achieve your goals.

With genuine positive regard and a creative approach, my practice is committed to fostering awareness, healing and empowerment. The therapeutic relationship ultimately deepens the relationship with oneself and how we navigate challenges in the art of living. I facilitate with getting to the heart of the matter, gleaning meaningful insight, and building upon internal and external strengths. I have worked professionally for over 20 years, supporting a diverse population of hundreds of adults, youth, children, couples and families through and beyond, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, life transitions and relationship difficulties.

Life can be complicated and stressful at times and change can include triggers making the journey complicated. During these times it is human to reach out for empathy, support, and safety. My therapy approach is guided by the needs of each individual I work with. We will collaboratively create affirming, safe space to share and address your needs and concerns, explore potential solutions, and honor growth, no matter what stage your are at along your journey to a more fulfilled life. I employ a psychodynamic approach to therapy for healing of trauma and identity exploration. I treat all individuals with dignity and respect.

I work with anyone who is feeling stuck in their life- helping them be seen, heard, and understood, as we approach problems with curiosity and empathy. While we can't control what happens to us, we can control how we respond- and therapy is the best way to get all the tools you need to respond to life's ups and downs. If you're motivated and engaged in the process, therapy can give you the set of tools you need to improve (or completely change) your life. I support clients in their goals, applying psycho-education, in-depth therapeutic training, 10+ years of experience, and (always optional) out of session homework.

You are likely searching for a therapist because there is something in your life that is not working well. You may be feeling overwhelmed, distressed, hopeless, or noticing things in your life or in your relationships that you no longer find satisfying. Therapy provides time to consider who you are; it is a collaborative conversation that helps you to explore the ways your experiences have shaped your beliefs, feelings, and assumptions, and to identify the factors which prevent you from making the changes you desire in your life.

Have you heard a lot about "mindfulness" lately, but felt like there's a lot that gets left out? Increasing our awareness is a crucial first step... I specialize in contextualizing and translating that increased awareness into greater liberation and tangible action. Our bodies exist within larger systems — many of which serve to disconnect us from ourselves and each other. My work exists at this intersection of the individual and collective body: working with the nervous system to employ creative means by which to help us reconnect: including breathwork, dance, myth, ritual, and imagination.

Do you find it challenging to show up for yourself? Are you making decisions that aren’t aligned with the way you want to live your life? Do you struggle with boundaries in your relationships? Are there things from your past that are impacting your life now? I’m passionate about helping my clients develop a grounded and secure sense of self so that they can build a meaningful and fulfilling life. The majority of my practice focuses on helping clients’ relationship with themselves and relationships with others. I often work with those who are feeling lost, stuck, depressed, and anxious.

The primary focus of my work is providing diagnostic, neuropsychological, psycho-educational, and psychological assessments and intervention planning for children, adolescents, and families. Assessment services are available to most school-aged children, teenagers, and young adults. I offer psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents and young adults with social, emotional and behavioral challenges and a wide range of diagnostic issues including (but not limited to): Depression, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Issues related to Sexual Identity, Autism Spectrum Disorders, OCD, and Tourette's Syndrome. I use evidence-based treatments (including CBT) and incorporate various therapeutic styles in my work with children and families.

In seeking counseling, you are taking a brave step in taking ownership of your life. If you find yourself in need of developing or establishing healthy boundaries, healthy communication or battling unhealthy internal narratives (negative self-talk) or maybe you are experiencing depression, anxiety, or unexpected life transitions and need help navigating the noise that life throws your way, I invite you to pause. You do not have to do this alone. Let's work together to find solutions, regain a sense of control, peace of mind and behavioral skills that support a healthy balance. Feel free to reach out for a free 15-min consultation.

I work with individuals and with non-traditional relationships including polyamory, ethical non-monogamy and I have over 20 years of experience serving the QUILTBAG (queer or questioning, undecided, intersex, lesbian, trans, bisexual, asexual or allied, gay or gender diverse). I don't name issues and disorders because labels are important to the people who pay the bills. Help, Support, and Knowledge from a person willing to stand with you when life is becoming hard and solutions aren't easy to see are more important then any diagnostic name or code for what ails you.

My work empowers clients by helping them find clarity amidst the chaos of distractions that impede engagement in their present experience. I believe the fundamental vehicle of change is the relationship between the counselor and the client. For me, therapy is a collaborative approach in which the therapist helps clients confront issues by staying present and exploring their narratives and relationships through different dynamics and perspectives.

I provide psychotherapy in Seattle and coaching for clients around the world. Special focus on couples, cultural adjustment issues and sexuality. With more than 30 years of experience, my approach is based on your strengths, focused on empowering you, centered on your goals, and connects you with other resources. I was born in Turkey and have lived and worked in the US, Turkey and Europe. I provide individual, couple, family and group therapy, consultation and training from Seattle's University District.

Compassionate listening with a comforting environment to be heard is what my clients experience. I concentrate on the heartache of grief/loss, infertility, managing everyday stress, and concerns around adoption reunion. Are you one in the twilight years of life reflecting on the past and wanting to share life experiences and plans for a legacy. I am here to listen and reassure you are not alone. A faith tradition can be vital to ones healing. Christianity is of personal importance to me and if desired will bring that perspective into our meetings and can offer prayer for strength and comfort.

Currently I'm not accepting new clients, as soon as I'm able I will update this site, sorry about any inconvenience. Please be good to you, on your journey. As your therapist, I will help you use the emotional and relational challenges in your life as opportunities for personal growth. Together, we will remove the psychological barriers that keep you stuck, which will help you gain insight, hope, and stability. We will then work to rediscover the inner wisdom, strength and clear vision within you. Leading you back to enjoying your life and having a more fulfilling relationship with yourself and others.

I am Toni Napoli, Director and founder of Counseling West Seattle. I have been in private practice since 1995. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has spent the past thirty years providing the best comprehensive care to my clients. As current director, no longer practicing, I have enjoyed my mission of helping others and watching them grow and have passed the baton on to the experienced counselors at Counseling West Seattle: Elliot Grossman, Ernie McGarry, Stefani Morris, Gayle Zeller, Crystal Shipos, Larisa Wendfeldt, Aubrey Hardesty and Colette Swenson.

My name is Jonny Hiett. I am a licensed mental health counselor in the Seattle area. I moved to Washington to train at The Seattle School in relationally focused therapeutic approaches to counseling. Since then, I have worked multiple years in community mental health, supporting clients as they work to better their mental wellbeing. As I have practiced, I have become even more passionate in working with LGBTQ+ specific issues, religious harm, neurodivergence, attachment, depression, anxiety, identity, and trauma. I take an intersectional approach to therapy, focusing on the whole person to best meet their goals.