Therapists in Seattle, WA

Whether you would like to process trauma or burdens and possibly release them; grow towards less shame and more self-love; increase understanding of next steps that are most congruent and life-giving for your personal or professional life; or discuss tools to support the most effective communication and relating in your relationships; all are welcome. I draw from 15 years in psychotherapy, education and spirituality, and bring respect for all identities, histories, heritages and overall social locations including the path of immigrants and refugees.

When that gap between how you want your life to be, and how it is right now gets too big, reach out. Look for an ally to create room for you. To listen deeply. To clarify choices. Clear the way to live in alignment with your values. Find strength to navigate challenges. Maybe you seek to be more free or kind in relation to yourself and others; or to find and hold boundaries to increase safety and well being. Perhaps you would like to unburden your mind and body from past distress.

I believe that we all experience suffering and that we are not meant to go through it alone. My own suffering brought me to therapy and it was in that relationship where I was met with unconditional positive regard and felt truly seen and heard for the first time. Having this experience allowed me to begin to find self-love and compassion, both requisites for healing from whatever kind of suffering we have endured. I want to help others find their way to healing and am committed to providing a safe and caring space for them to do so.

Do life's questions take hold of you? Does life itself become questionable? You may struggle to articulate this, let alone discuss it with others. It may seem unspeakable. Yet we need companionship to uncover and address our deepest questions. They cannot be answered bluntly. They have to be lived, and that takes courage, dialogue, and time. I offer attention, patience, and trusting relation as a way to explore your questions and the concerns in which they are rooted.

Before therapy, many of my clients think: My past relationships and experiences are still really impacting me, and I want to understand why and how. I don’t feel very good about myself. I think what I’ve been through is my fault, even if I “shouldn’t” think that. I feel tense or stressed a lot of the time. My emotions make me feel overwhelmed- it sounds scary to talk about them with other people. If this sounds like you, I can help. Therapy can be a safe, non-judgmental place to process your experiences and learn skills that will help you for the rest of your life. I can support you through the process of coming to know yourself.

We come into the world built for connection, belonging, and joy. Our traumatic experiences and the systems we live in so often remove our access to the people we are destined to be. Have your experiences led to shame, disconnection, loneliness, or hopelessness? Have they led you to consistent fear, panic, or alienation that feels intense or uncontrollable? No matter what identities you hold or how long you’ve been facing your most significant struggles, I work with folks to fully understand their experiences and co-create new possibilities from those experiences.

Are you feeling stuck? Unsure how to manage your emotions and balance your needs? Individual or Family Therapy, may be an ideal support for you. I work with teens, couples, and family members that want to improve their mental and emotional health. I specialize in Art Therapy, offering support with LGBTQ+ issues, chronic conditions, life transitions, and processing trauma. All people need more support at times, especially in times of great stress, uncertainty, and change. Together, we can help you develop skills and expand your personal story for a brighter future.

I work with Seattle's busy professionals and families to provide therapy that targets stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, parenting challenges, child behavioral issues, and more. I work from a systemic perspective to understand the many roles you play in your life, as well as the influences of the past through a psychodynamic lens. My goal is to help you understand the root of your challenges, strengthen your mindset and resolve, and help you feel healthier and happier. Let's talk.

I work with teens and adults who are in search of relief from stress, anxiety, panic, anger, low-self-esteem, depression, and relationship issues such as codependency. In my practice, I recognize that being human is complex. Big and small traumas can hold someone back from taking care of themselves, seeing their potential, forming meaningful relationships, taking aligned risks, and living an authentic life. If you are interested in getting to the root of lifelong patterns and emotional triggers that are keeping you from living your best life, then I would love to join you on your healing journey.

Welcome to my practice. I am a clinical social worker and have worked in the mental health field for 18 years. Anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, feeling stuck and wanting to shift patterns are all common reasons people may contact me for therapy. I frequently work with clients to understand their inner world, how their environment has shaped them and to make steps towards healing and long lasting change.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor I am experienced in treating a variety of mental health disorders. I work with children, adolescents and adults. My goal is to partner with my clients to work through various mental health issues, and move beyond their pain and distress so that they may experience more health and well-being in their lives. I feel honored and privileged to be on healing journeys with my clients. Additionally I am fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese.

Often, our past stories of trauma and heartache play out in the present and keep us from fully living the lives we desire. Therapy is a place for us to reflect on how these stories have impacted you so that you can regain agency and freedom over your life. Through understanding your past wounds more deeply, I believe we will come to see that these places of pain and trauma are the very grounds for beauty, gifting, and the rebirthing of desire in your relationships and life.

Marilyn McCune, MA, LMHC, Ph.D. Candidate, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor providing psychotherapy services to preteens, adolescents, and adults. I currently have openings for telehealth only for adult clients that can do morning sessions 9am til Noon. Marilyn McCune holds Masters degrees in Cognitive Science from University College Dublin, Ireland, and Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, CA, and she is a Ph.D. Candidate (2022) in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in neuropsychology at Fielding Graduate University.