Women's Issues Therapists in Highland Park, Seattle, WA
I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence, relationship challenges, questions of identity, and significant life transitions. Many of my clients are thoughtful, insightful people who have spent much of their lives adapting to difficult experiences but find that the strategies that once helped no longer support the life or relationships they want today. Together, we'll explore the strategies you've developed throughout your life, understand the role they've played, and consider whether they continue to support the person you're becoming.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence, relationship challenges, questions of identity, and significant life transitions. Many of my clients are thoughtful, insightful people who have spent much of their lives adapting to difficult experiences but find that the strategies that once helped no longer support the life or relationships they want today. Together, we'll explore the strategies you've developed throughout your life, understand the role they've played, and consider whether they continue to support the person you're becoming.
Have you been feeling like it’s time to make a positive change? Are you tired of repeating the same patterns and getting the same results? As an EMDR-trained therapist, I help clients reprocess past experiences and transform them into stories of strength and resilience. Together, we’ll uncover the deeper roots driving your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so you can create meaningful, lasting change and step into the best version of yourself. For those seeking more focused and efficient healing, I also offer EMDR intensives designed to help resolve trauma more rapidly.
Have you been feeling like it’s time to make a positive change? Are you tired of repeating the same patterns and getting the same results? As an EMDR-trained therapist, I help clients reprocess past experiences and transform them into stories of strength and resilience. Together, we’ll uncover the deeper roots driving your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so you can create meaningful, lasting change and step into the best version of yourself. For those seeking more focused and efficient healing, I also offer EMDR intensives designed to help resolve trauma more rapidly.
Something brought you here. Maybe it's exhaustion that sleep doesn't fix. Maybe it's the quiet sense that you've drifted from yourself.
You've spent years showing up for everyone else. What you may have lost along the way is a sense of what you actually need.
Therapy is the space where that changes. We start with your story — what you've carried, what it cost, where you want to go. Then we build a path forward grounded in your values, strengths, and dreams.
You already hold more wisdom about yourself than you may think. My job is to help you find it and walk alongside you as you build it. If this resonates, I'd love to connect.
Something brought you here. Maybe it's exhaustion that sleep doesn't fix. Maybe it's the quiet sense that you've drifted from yourself.
You've spent years showing up for everyone else. What you may have lost along the way is a sense of what you actually need.
Therapy is the space where that changes. We start with your story — what you've carried, what it cost, where you want to go. Then we build a path forward grounded in your values, strengths, and dreams.
You already hold more wisdom about yourself than you may think. My job is to help you find it and walk alongside you as you build it. If this resonates, I'd love to connect.
Upcoming openings available. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience. Therapy is a collaborative process, you are the expert on your experiences and I assist you with improving and thriving in your life. Experiences, learning history, beliefs, culture, and values shape everyone and these are important to explore and understand. We will work together to identify your goals and areas for improvement, and then approach treatment from a strengths-based perspective. Our work will emphasize improving your psychological well-being, increasing resilience, enhancing your quality of life, and decreasing symptoms.
Upcoming openings available. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience. Therapy is a collaborative process, you are the expert on your experiences and I assist you with improving and thriving in your life. Experiences, learning history, beliefs, culture, and values shape everyone and these are important to explore and understand. We will work together to identify your goals and areas for improvement, and then approach treatment from a strengths-based perspective. Our work will emphasize improving your psychological well-being, increasing resilience, enhancing your quality of life, and decreasing symptoms.
I am a queer relational psychotherapist with a focus of working with the LGBT/Queer community. I work primarily with folks in the queer/trans/poly/kink community. Whether you want to use therapy to talk specifically about issues related to these identities or just want a space where you don't have to define a lot of terms, I could be a good fit. I tend to work with folks on relationship issues, gender transitions, long term trauma, managing mental health diagnoses (like biploar) and substance use issues. My official training is in psychodynamic relational therapy, which is a depth-orientated way of working.
I am a queer relational psychotherapist with a focus of working with the LGBT/Queer community. I work primarily with folks in the queer/trans/poly/kink community. Whether you want to use therapy to talk specifically about issues related to these identities or just want a space where you don't have to define a lot of terms, I could be a good fit. I tend to work with folks on relationship issues, gender transitions, long term trauma, managing mental health diagnoses (like biploar) and substance use issues. My official training is in psychodynamic relational therapy, which is a depth-orientated way of working.
Hi, I'm Marjorie. I provide collaborative, relational therapy to children, teens and adults. I believe in the power of healing through relationships. Through sitting, talking or playing together, I will support you to explore what is underneath and creatively uncover ways to move through, heal, and grow. I provide space to uncover and hold the multiple parts of yourself and your identities within the context of the world we live in. I prioritize exploring the ways systemic stress, harm, and trauma impact those with marginalized identities.
Hi, I'm Marjorie. I provide collaborative, relational therapy to children, teens and adults. I believe in the power of healing through relationships. Through sitting, talking or playing together, I will support you to explore what is underneath and creatively uncover ways to move through, heal, and grow. I provide space to uncover and hold the multiple parts of yourself and your identities within the context of the world we live in. I prioritize exploring the ways systemic stress, harm, and trauma impact those with marginalized identities.
Your weird is welcome. We're so glad you're here! Heartfelt Mental Health provides medication management and therapy services for the explorers and non-conformers. We focus on clients who are LGBTQIA+, kinky, poly, sex positive, gender queer, drag, ace, demisexual and all those who explore outside the norm. We strive to provide our services in an informed, welcoming, safe and fun environment.
Your weird is welcome. We're so glad you're here! Heartfelt Mental Health provides medication management and therapy services for the explorers and non-conformers. We focus on clients who are LGBTQIA+, kinky, poly, sex positive, gender queer, drag, ace, demisexual and all those who explore outside the norm. We strive to provide our services in an informed, welcoming, safe and fun environment.
Welcome! I work with individuals (18+) from all walks of life who find themselves stuck in patterns that are no longer serving them or their relationships. I believe it's in relationships that we find both harm and healing, and so I invite clients into deep exploration of historical and current relationships, including the experience of the authentic and unique therapeutic relationship.
Welcome! I work with individuals (18+) from all walks of life who find themselves stuck in patterns that are no longer serving them or their relationships. I believe it's in relationships that we find both harm and healing, and so I invite clients into deep exploration of historical and current relationships, including the experience of the authentic and unique therapeutic relationship.
Accepting New Clients. Your mental health is not expensive. Not investing in your mental health is, however. If your stress level is high, losing sleep, feeling anxiety, and fatigued? It's time to protect your peace. Let's make things easier starting today. If all of this has you feeling behind on your goals or you just want to pivot. Let's put some plans into action to make the progress you want to see. Making this investment into yourself is the first step in protecting your peace.
Accepting New Clients. Your mental health is not expensive. Not investing in your mental health is, however. If your stress level is high, losing sleep, feeling anxiety, and fatigued? It's time to protect your peace. Let's make things easier starting today. If all of this has you feeling behind on your goals or you just want to pivot. Let's put some plans into action to make the progress you want to see. Making this investment into yourself is the first step in protecting your peace.
I'm Jameela Muhammad, founder of The Melanated Therapist. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or carrying the weight of things that were never yours to hold, you’re not alone. I created this practice for people like you who are ready to heal from generational wounds, life transitions, and everyday stress that too often goes unspoken, especially in minority communities. I work with adolescents and adults navigating trauma, relationships, and identity, and I aim to make therapy feel like a real, grounded conversation because healing doesn’t have to be clinical to be powerful.
I'm Jameela Muhammad, founder of The Melanated Therapist. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or carrying the weight of things that were never yours to hold, you’re not alone. I created this practice for people like you who are ready to heal from generational wounds, life transitions, and everyday stress that too often goes unspoken, especially in minority communities. I work with adolescents and adults navigating trauma, relationships, and identity, and I aim to make therapy feel like a real, grounded conversation because healing doesn’t have to be clinical to be powerful.
Making the decision to enter therapy can be a difficult decision, especially when trying
to find a therapist who is the right fit. I don’t believe anyone should feel ambivalent
about their therapist. The priority is finding someone who provides a safe space for
sharing your story without judgment. Questions that might run through your mind: "Do I
need therapy?" "Will talking to someone help me?" "I (we) went before. How will this
time be different?" I recognize that not everyone needs therapy, but I think everyone can
benefit from the support of an objective and compassionate person to empower growth.
Making the decision to enter therapy can be a difficult decision, especially when trying
to find a therapist who is the right fit. I don’t believe anyone should feel ambivalent
about their therapist. The priority is finding someone who provides a safe space for
sharing your story without judgment. Questions that might run through your mind: "Do I
need therapy?" "Will talking to someone help me?" "I (we) went before. How will this
time be different?" I recognize that not everyone needs therapy, but I think everyone can
benefit from the support of an objective and compassionate person to empower growth.
My Clients: I regularly work with clients on common issues such as: major life transitions, depression, anxiety, struggles with work-life balance, racial identity, family of origin issues, grief, trauma, and addiction recovery. I am passionate about working with: People of color, Students, people who identify as possessing multiple minority identities, LGBTQIA+, relationship problems, bicultural stress, cultural adjustment, sexual trauma, and issues related to sexual identity and gender. I am also comfortable working with non-heteronormative relationship lifestyles; particularly navigating issues related to open/poly relationships.
My Clients: I regularly work with clients on common issues such as: major life transitions, depression, anxiety, struggles with work-life balance, racial identity, family of origin issues, grief, trauma, and addiction recovery. I am passionate about working with: People of color, Students, people who identify as possessing multiple minority identities, LGBTQIA+, relationship problems, bicultural stress, cultural adjustment, sexual trauma, and issues related to sexual identity and gender. I am also comfortable working with non-heteronormative relationship lifestyles; particularly navigating issues related to open/poly relationships.
You’ve been circling the same challenges for too long & it’s wearing you out. Anxiety, stress & trauma keep showing up no matter how hard you try. You’ve tried all the things & put in real effort, yet the peace and joy you’re searching for still feel out of reach. Giving up feels close, even though you know you don’t want to quit. Injuries still haunt you, showing you what still needs healing. You’ve tried therapy and gained some useful tools, but you’re still craving deep, lasting change. You’re done with band-aids and surface-level fixes. You’re ready for something deeper. Something that will bring greater peace & joy in life.
You’ve been circling the same challenges for too long & it’s wearing you out. Anxiety, stress & trauma keep showing up no matter how hard you try. You’ve tried all the things & put in real effort, yet the peace and joy you’re searching for still feel out of reach. Giving up feels close, even though you know you don’t want to quit. Injuries still haunt you, showing you what still needs healing. You’ve tried therapy and gained some useful tools, but you’re still craving deep, lasting change. You’re done with band-aids and surface-level fixes. You’re ready for something deeper. Something that will bring greater peace & joy in life.
My belief is that we are all human trying to learn and grow in an ever changing environment. Change for some can be difficult to cope with and result in maladaptive coping skills and other mental health concerns when emotions overwhelm us. I believe that the therapy relationship should always be collaborative and I approach every individual differently to meet their needs with where they are in life. In the therapy process we will assess your different environments and relationships to help understand your current barriers you are seeking help with.
My belief is that we are all human trying to learn and grow in an ever changing environment. Change for some can be difficult to cope with and result in maladaptive coping skills and other mental health concerns when emotions overwhelm us. I believe that the therapy relationship should always be collaborative and I approach every individual differently to meet their needs with where they are in life. In the therapy process we will assess your different environments and relationships to help understand your current barriers you are seeking help with.
Are you stressed, feeling overwhelmed, and focused on problems that negatively impact your wellbeing and those around you? If you're experiencing life or career transitions, financial issues, or in need of personal development, you'll learn how to be more aware, self-manage, and choose how to respond in challenging situations. Being stuck or unclear about who you are at your core, can lead to stress and overwhelm, relationship difficulties, the inability to think clearly, and much more. By focusing on solutions and strengths, you can be more hopeful about life, instead of dwelling on problems that are keeping you stuck in life.
Are you stressed, feeling overwhelmed, and focused on problems that negatively impact your wellbeing and those around you? If you're experiencing life or career transitions, financial issues, or in need of personal development, you'll learn how to be more aware, self-manage, and choose how to respond in challenging situations. Being stuck or unclear about who you are at your core, can lead to stress and overwhelm, relationship difficulties, the inability to think clearly, and much more. By focusing on solutions and strengths, you can be more hopeful about life, instead of dwelling on problems that are keeping you stuck in life.
Brave Heart Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, ACM-SW
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I believe you know yourself best. Sometimes we need to make time and space to reconnect with ourselves. I apply an integrative, holistic approach that examines each person's experience while taking into account the context in which they exist. The foundation of my work is establishing a brave space of safety and trust, while embracing compassion, empathy, non-judgment and openness.
I believe you know yourself best. Sometimes we need to make time and space to reconnect with ourselves. I apply an integrative, holistic approach that examines each person's experience while taking into account the context in which they exist. The foundation of my work is establishing a brave space of safety and trust, while embracing compassion, empathy, non-judgment and openness.
Gennarose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Therapeutic compatibility is the foundation for meaningful, transformative work. My approach resonates with those not only looking to ease distress, but to cultivate insight and emotional depth. Many are navigating grief, identity, life transitions, or relational challenges. Often part of the neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+ community, youth, men or womxn. These clients are often leaning into curiosity or unraveling tangled cords.
Therapeutic compatibility is the foundation for meaningful, transformative work. My approach resonates with those not only looking to ease distress, but to cultivate insight and emotional depth. Many are navigating grief, identity, life transitions, or relational challenges. Often part of the neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+ community, youth, men or womxn. These clients are often leaning into curiosity or unraveling tangled cords.
I am a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Washington. I have considerable experience working with many issues, in both brief and long-term therapy, including life transitions, stress, depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, abuse and trauma, disordered eating and body image, family and relationship issues, personality disorders, alcohol and drug issues, and thought disorders/schizophrenia. I have worked with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds including LGBTQ individuals.
I am a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Washington. I have considerable experience working with many issues, in both brief and long-term therapy, including life transitions, stress, depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, abuse and trauma, disordered eating and body image, family and relationship issues, personality disorders, alcohol and drug issues, and thought disorders/schizophrenia. I have worked with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds including LGBTQ individuals.
Hi, I’m Kaitlyn O’Neel, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Washington and deeply committed to the intersection of human and animal wellbeing.
My passion is supporting the people behind animal care (veterinary professionals, animal welfare teams, zoologists, and more) through practical, trauma-informed mental health services.
Hi, I’m Kaitlyn O’Neel, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Washington and deeply committed to the intersection of human and animal wellbeing.
My passion is supporting the people behind animal care (veterinary professionals, animal welfare teams, zoologists, and more) through practical, trauma-informed mental health services.
Our lives are really busy. We're busy. We are often running from one activity to another. Adding therapy to our busy lives can feel overwhelming. I specialize in working with busy individuals who are juggling work, parenting, and social pressures. I take a client-focused approach to address anxiety, depression, life transitions, and parenting stress. I welcome you to reach out to me whenever you feel ready to start therapy. I am here to create a space where you can be you and work on processing your needs.
Our lives are really busy. We're busy. We are often running from one activity to another. Adding therapy to our busy lives can feel overwhelming. I specialize in working with busy individuals who are juggling work, parenting, and social pressures. I take a client-focused approach to address anxiety, depression, life transitions, and parenting stress. I welcome you to reach out to me whenever you feel ready to start therapy. I am here to create a space where you can be you and work on processing your needs.
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.