Therapists in Seattle, WA
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Melissa Anderson
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
My practice helps individual teens, adults, older adults, closely study their lives so they can make effective and meaningful change. I draw on the extensive transpersonal approach to counseling and art therapy training I received in my studies at Naropa University. I hold the view that my clients' problems and pain, no matter how distressing and debilitating, stand to be their greatest teachers. As such, I choose to see the potential and not pathology in the people I serve. I respectfully meet my clients at their door so that we may embark on this journey of unfolding together.
Hannah Jean McIlhargey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Sometimes as humans we encounter overwhelming and confusing emotions, feeling like we are out of control and difficult experiences that cause us to feel stuck, confused and disoriented. I view therapy as the process of building a relationship as we explore together both what is difficult and places where you feel successful. In the process of therapy we will discuss and attend to your family of origin and the ways that your formative relationships are impacting you currently. I will also encourage curiosity around unwanted emotions.
Bil Kareta
Counselor, MAPC, LMHC, SD
Verified
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.
Sarah Matthews
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
I believe therapy can hold the key to processing the suffering that life brings. Often when there is trauma, change or transitions in life it can cause feelings of helplessness, confusion and despair. I believe processing these events and how they are connected to your thoughts, feelings and actions can bring about self-insight and healing. My approach is client centered and strength based utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy and cognitive processing therapy. My goal is to walk alongside you and facilitate a safe place for you to engage with the work of untethering yourself to the things that no longer serve you.
Jordyn Arroyo
Counselor, LMHC-A, NCC
Verified
Hi there! I am a queer-identified therapist specialized in LGBTQIA+ mental health. My approach to therapy involves developing a safe and collaborative relationship in which a client can explore various aspects of their life while feeling supported as well as challenged to grow. My theoretical approach is rooted in existentialism, where I work with clients to find and create meaning. I often draw from other therapeutic modalities based on the needs of each individual client.
Rebekah Sieg
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, NCC
Verified
I provide therapeutic care and support for children and young adults facing changes or challenges. In my work with this age-group over the past 7 years, I have found that an incredible amount of development, exploration, and identify formation occurs during these stages of life. It can be difficult at times to separate out who we really are, from the problems and situations we may face. Through my strengths-based approach, I aim to provide a safe and encouraging space for each of my clients to work through their unique experiences, identify their individual strengths, find healing, explore their goals, and recognize their potential.
Bonnie Walchuk at Dream Big Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR
Dream Big Wellness is a 501c3 nonprofit with a team of providers & Art Therapists in Washington state, Seattle area. We provide art therapy psychosocial support through individual, group, workshop, and retreat services. We offer private pay, sliding scale, and scholarship-based care (free and reduced). We specialize in cancer care, supporting clients and their loved ones through the creative arts; chronic illness, with a specialization in chronic pain and art therapy-based mindfulness and relaxation exercises; Grief and Loss; and care for caregivers. We are a community creating safe spaces for renewal and creative expression.
Jessica May Christie
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
At times in life we all get stuck and come to places where change is necessary. I aim to create with my clients a space where we listen to what your thoughts, feelings and symptoms are telling you about your story. I believe that we are built for relationship, that both our greatest wounds and deepest healing occur within relationship. Together we will explore the patterns that emerge in therapy, and how old ways of relating are being recreated in present day. I believe therapy in a mutual work and that the answers to your healing are within you and the relationship we build.
Anna Gray Baker
Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified
Feeling like you are caught in a cycle that ends in frustration and pain? It is EXHAUSTING. Cycles within ourselves, with our partners, our kids, work, and friends. Life starts to feel really vicious. Whether I am working with you as an individual, couple, or family, I want to help loosen the grip of the loneliness that inevitably happens. I work from a place of relentless empathy. My style is authentic, direct, and compassionate. Much of my work and passion is influenced by my belief in a good God; however, how much (if at all) we discuss faith and spirituality is totally directed by you.
Stardust Therapy
Counselor, MA, LMCHA, SUDPT
Verified
I enjoy working with folks who can feel overwhelmed in life and need help maintaining focus and help finding their way to rest on a harsh planet. My focus is working with anxiety and traumas and helping clients navigate transitions in many areas in many forms and sizes. I use an approach that looks at how we exist in the world and examines suffering from a personal perspective, but also from a social justice, feminist and transformative justice perspective. I believe this is your time, space and story to tell.
Kate Payne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MEd
Verified
I am guided by the principles of self-acceptance and living authentically, as they inform my approach to both my personal and professional relationships. I approach therapy from humanistic and relational perspectives that focus on the strengths and uniqueness of each individual. I believe in the importance of finding a space where you can explore your true self, thoughts, and feelings and to be able to take that into your daily life. I have experience working with adult individuals and couples focusing on a variety of topics including sexuality, the LGBTQ+ communities, and trauma. I am also a trained Premarital Counselor.
Elizabeth MacKenzie
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
I provide testing services for children, adolescents, and college students. My testing practice include learning disability assessment and ADHD/ADD diagnosis. Many of my patients have co-occurring issues such as behavior problems and anxiety. My reports are used by schools and districts to inform (I.E.P.) and 504 accommodations plans. I also attend school meetings for planning and advocacy. When my caseload allows, I provide behavioral parent training for some of the families with children whom I've assessed.
Dan Woodard
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
If you are browsing through this website then you're most likely trying to find help with something in your life that you've been struggling with for for years. Maybe it's depression or anxiety and you need help trying to manage it, someone to hold it with you. Perhaps you have a hard time staying in a relationship for any length of time? Or maybe you're holding onto the secret of sexual abuse as a child or teen and have never told anyone. Sometimes things shatter and we don't know why, but it does. Life shatters us. I would love the privilege of walking with you. We can do it together. You don't have to do it alone anymore.
Matt Erdman
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified
Does your life look good on paper, but you still feel sad and lonely? Are you finding it harder to enjoy things that used to bring you hapiness and fulfillment? Work is "fine," but you feel a lack of motivation that you once had. Do you find yourself forcing a smile on your face, even though inside you feel sad and maybe even a little guilty for not enjoying your life? There's a reason for all this sadness and together we can figure out what's really going on so that you don't have to feel this way anymore.
Allora Tvedt
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
I am not currently accepting new clients. My treatment style is relational and holistic. I will provide an honest and compassionate space for you to grow your understanding of yourself, who you have been, and who you're becoming. Whether you are finding yourself repeating a pattern that you'd like to change, feeling overwhelmed or out of control, or simply looking for a place of support, therapy is a place where you can grow an authentic connection with yourself and others. I believe that you are your own best expert and my role is to walk alongside you in your path towards healing.
Jennifer Alsdorf
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified
“Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you doesn’t mean you need to do it alone.” - Lisa Olivera. Change isn’t easy—I don’t need to tell you that. You’ve been trying to do this on your own for a while now. You may feel stuck, wondering how you can get out of your self-defeating patterns, move forward from trauma or grief, or gain more self-confidence to reach your goals. If you face systemic oppression due to being BIPOC, LGBTQ, an immigrant, or disabled, you have probably faced even more obstacles to your healing, including in the therapy room. I’m here to help with culturally informed, compassionate care.
Celeste Sargin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified
(Accepting New Clients) During these unprecedented times, it can feel like what we once knew is no longer there. All generations and people are feeling the impact that Covid-19 has had on their lives. If you are feeling the urge to seek out therapy, I admire you for taking the leap. Sometimes, the hardest part of therapy can be searching for a therapist or making that first appointment. Going through therapy is a journey, and together with support, I am confident that it will be an experience you are proud of. Let's work together to create a story that fits exactly where you are in life.
Ash Anthony
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Do you need support with personal growth, healing trauma, cultivating a secure attachment to yourself and others, family and ancestral healing, sex and intimacy, relationship issues, psychedelic support, unlocking your creativity, burnout or identity integration? Together we will co-create an attuned, sex positive, trauma-informed therapeutic space to support you on your path of growth for however long is needed. I balance holistic practices informed by Mindfulness, Somatic Therapy, Metaphysics, and modern empirical modalities like Narrative Therapy, Expressive Arts, Psychedelic Therapy, Neuroscience, and EMDR.
WiseTherapy
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CAMS-II
Verified
"The most common form of despair is not being who you are." -Kierkegaard. My office is a safe place to remove roadblocks to 'who you are', recognize and honor your strengths, then make them public. As you start living life through this authentic self, you may find friends, family or coworkers uncomfortable dealing with your new, personal power; therefore, I'll teach you skills to mange them, until they come to realize . . . just who you are!
Casey C. Stevens
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, MCC, CCHT
Verified
Clients who feel at home in my practice are seekers, empaths, gifted & successful types ready & willing to create lasting radical change. You crave meaning, fulfillment, integrated awareness & true intimacy with Self. You consistently move towards regulation & safety in relational frameworks through Conscious connection. You value holistic & traditional psychologies. You embody your light & shadow aspects. You believe the science of change, organization & healing requires repair on ALL layers & multiple psycho-spiritual methodologies. Women, Men & Couples struggling, stuck or lost, internally or in relationship, are core clients.
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
Some of the most common types of mental health providers in Seattle are psychologists, licensed counselors, therapists, psychotherapists, and licensed clinical social workers, all of whom diagnose mental health conditions and provide individualized treatment.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Seattle then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Seattle then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
How to find a specialist?
You can refine your search using the filters on this page. There are several categories you can filter by to find mental health professionals with the experience you are looking for. You may want to filter for CBT Psychologists in Seattle, or Child Psychologists in Seattle.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Seattle psychologists specializing in EMDR.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Seattle psychologists specializing in EMDR.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in Seattle specialize in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
How to use my insurance?
Many therapists accept health insurance. Check to see if your insurance is covered. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the therapist.