Female Therapists in West Seattle, Seattle, WA
Are you looking for help with your child’s difficult behaviors, emotional struggles, and support through life changes? Are you a parent that feels uncertain or overwhelmed and need some support? Do you need space to uncover the insights you hold within and strengthen your relationship with your self, child, or family?
I believe that a safe and accepting therapeutic relationship is necessary to process difficult experiences and rediscover the wisdom held within ourselves—no matter our age. I help children, parents, and women regain joy, uncover confidence, feel seen, and find insights that lead to desired changes.
Are you looking for help with your child’s difficult behaviors, emotional struggles, and support through life changes? Are you a parent that feels uncertain or overwhelmed and need some support? Do you need space to uncover the insights you hold within and strengthen your relationship with your self, child, or family?
I believe that a safe and accepting therapeutic relationship is necessary to process difficult experiences and rediscover the wisdom held within ourselves—no matter our age. I help children, parents, and women regain joy, uncover confidence, feel seen, and find insights that lead to desired changes.
Making a good connection with you, making sure you feel heard, understood, and validated: these are the foundation of a good therapeutic relationship. Having the experience of being deeply listened to helps turn down the noise, so you can hear what the Quakers call “the still small voice” within yourself. This experience is all some people need to start making progress in their lives. People who have worked with me have said, "I know myself better now" and "I'm on my side now."
Making a good connection with you, making sure you feel heard, understood, and validated: these are the foundation of a good therapeutic relationship. Having the experience of being deeply listened to helps turn down the noise, so you can hear what the Quakers call “the still small voice” within yourself. This experience is all some people need to start making progress in their lives. People who have worked with me have said, "I know myself better now" and "I'm on my side now."
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist serving clients in West Seattle, Wallingford (availability limited), and anyone in Washington via Telehealth. As a relational, client-centered therapist, I believe that our connections with others shape who we are. I offer a warm, respectful, non-judgmental space where clients can explore identity, values, and all that makes life meaningful. It is a privilege to walk alongside people on their path to healing, insight, and deeper connection. Whether you come alone or with loved ones, I offer a supportive space where your story is honored and meaningful change can take root.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist serving clients in West Seattle, Wallingford (availability limited), and anyone in Washington via Telehealth. As a relational, client-centered therapist, I believe that our connections with others shape who we are. I offer a warm, respectful, non-judgmental space where clients can explore identity, values, and all that makes life meaningful. It is a privilege to walk alongside people on their path to healing, insight, and deeper connection. Whether you come alone or with loved ones, I offer a supportive space where your story is honored and meaningful change can take root.
Katie Unterreiner West Seattle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
West Seattle, Seattle, WA 98136
Are you wanting to reclaim your inner power by prioritizing yourself? The life you dream of depends on how you communicate to yourself and how you translate this to others. Often women are conditioned to believe their worth is connected to how much we tolerate or endure. I can help you become unshakable by shedding the version of you that gave too much. I help women who are wanting to truly receive from themselves and align with an inner story that brings mind/body harmony. I use evidence based visualization, narrative reframing, and a holistic approach that shifts you from survival to soul led living.
Are you wanting to reclaim your inner power by prioritizing yourself? The life you dream of depends on how you communicate to yourself and how you translate this to others. Often women are conditioned to believe their worth is connected to how much we tolerate or endure. I can help you become unshakable by shedding the version of you that gave too much. I help women who are wanting to truly receive from themselves and align with an inner story that brings mind/body harmony. I use evidence based visualization, narrative reframing, and a holistic approach that shifts you from survival to soul led living.
Life has a way of bringing us to crossroads — moments when we sense there's more available to us than the life we're currently living. My ideal clients are adults ready to create meaningful, sustainable change. Sometimes that change is forced on us and sometimes we choose it, whether it's a career shift, walking away from what no longer fits, or overcoming what feels like it's holding you back. If you want a therapist who is direct and actively engaged in that process, I'm glad you found your way here.
Life has a way of bringing us to crossroads — moments when we sense there's more available to us than the life we're currently living. My ideal clients are adults ready to create meaningful, sustainable change. Sometimes that change is forced on us and sometimes we choose it, whether it's a career shift, walking away from what no longer fits, or overcoming what feels like it's holding you back. If you want a therapist who is direct and actively engaged in that process, I'm glad you found your way here.
I offer a holistic and caring approach to therapy that encompasses your unique lived experiences, and the goals that matter most to you. I specialize in supporting adults and teens who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships challenges, and issues around self-worth and identity. Rooted in a client-centered approach to talk therapy, I integrate intentional somatic awareness and mindfulness practices to support our sessions together— as well as provide you with sustainable tools that can build resilience, acceptance, and more ease in your day-to-day.
I offer a holistic and caring approach to therapy that encompasses your unique lived experiences, and the goals that matter most to you. I specialize in supporting adults and teens who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships challenges, and issues around self-worth and identity. Rooted in a client-centered approach to talk therapy, I integrate intentional somatic awareness and mindfulness practices to support our sessions together— as well as provide you with sustainable tools that can build resilience, acceptance, and more ease in your day-to-day.
Trusting yourself feels harder than it used to — harder than you think it should.
You’re here because your sense of self-trust feels shaken — you want to strengthen it in your relationships, your decisions, and your inner life. You understand why certain patterns exist, while your ways of relating and your body haven’t caught up to that information. You might feel hyper-alert, doubt your instincts and struggle to feel grounded. Some women come to me in the midst of betrayal trauma or relational harm. Others are in growth-oriented partnerships and want support showing up more fully, clearly, and authentically.
Trusting yourself feels harder than it used to — harder than you think it should.
You’re here because your sense of self-trust feels shaken — you want to strengthen it in your relationships, your decisions, and your inner life. You understand why certain patterns exist, while your ways of relating and your body haven’t caught up to that information. You might feel hyper-alert, doubt your instincts and struggle to feel grounded. Some women come to me in the midst of betrayal trauma or relational harm. Others are in growth-oriented partnerships and want support showing up more fully, clearly, and authentically.
I can help you find purpose and clarity in your personal life and in your relationships. You deserve to make fulfilling changes in your life and to feel better connected to the ones you love. Whether you are attempting to gain insight individually, want to feel better connected as a couple, or wish to improve your family and interpersonal relationships, I would be honored to support you in your goals.
I can help you find purpose and clarity in your personal life and in your relationships. You deserve to make fulfilling changes in your life and to feel better connected to the ones you love. Whether you are attempting to gain insight individually, want to feel better connected as a couple, or wish to improve your family and interpersonal relationships, I would be honored to support you in your goals.
Experienced and insightful, I help clients find their way back to themselves and their relationships by increasing curiosity, compassion, and insight through the ability to self-reflect. Employing mindfulness, emotionally-focused and body-awareness therapies along with traditional talk therapy, I share ways to recognize ineffective patterns, increase somatic and emotional intelligence, understand and develop new coping skills, and enhance empathy and positivity.
Experienced and insightful, I help clients find their way back to themselves and their relationships by increasing curiosity, compassion, and insight through the ability to self-reflect. Employing mindfulness, emotionally-focused and body-awareness therapies along with traditional talk therapy, I share ways to recognize ineffective patterns, increase somatic and emotional intelligence, understand and develop new coping skills, and enhance empathy and positivity.
I offer a friendly, respectful and collaborative approach to therapy. I place a high priority on listening, and attending to what you say you would like to accomplish together. Your issues will be addressed in a safe and nurturing atmosphere. I will help you look at your strengths and values and how your choices - material and spiritual - can support your goals. My education over the past 35 years - formal and otherwise - has given me a broad base of human experience, and I share my thoughts and insights with my clients when it seems appropriate.
I offer a friendly, respectful and collaborative approach to therapy. I place a high priority on listening, and attending to what you say you would like to accomplish together. Your issues will be addressed in a safe and nurturing atmosphere. I will help you look at your strengths and values and how your choices - material and spiritual - can support your goals. My education over the past 35 years - formal and otherwise - has given me a broad base of human experience, and I share my thoughts and insights with my clients when it seems appropriate.
I work with LGBTQIA+ adults, neurodivergent folks, and women who feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed. Whether you’re exploring your identity, navigating trauma, or seeking support in polyamorous or non-monogamous relationships, therapy with me offers a space to feel seen and supported. Together, we’ll build more compassion, clarity, and self-trust, so you can move through life with more ease and alignment. I offer virtual services throughout California, New Mexico, and Washington.
I work with LGBTQIA+ adults, neurodivergent folks, and women who feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed. Whether you’re exploring your identity, navigating trauma, or seeking support in polyamorous or non-monogamous relationships, therapy with me offers a space to feel seen and supported. Together, we’ll build more compassion, clarity, and self-trust, so you can move through life with more ease and alignment. I offer virtual services throughout California, New Mexico, and Washington.
My ideal client is someone who is feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, but also senses that these struggles are connected to deeper, long-standing patterns. They may carry the effects of painful relationships, trauma, low self-esteem, or the emotional impact of chronic health conditions. They're looking for relief from emotional overwhelm, along with a more stable sense of self, greater connection in their relationships, and renewed life purpose and meaning.
My ideal client is someone who is feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, but also senses that these struggles are connected to deeper, long-standing patterns. They may carry the effects of painful relationships, trauma, low self-esteem, or the emotional impact of chronic health conditions. They're looking for relief from emotional overwhelm, along with a more stable sense of self, greater connection in their relationships, and renewed life purpose and meaning.
I became a Marriage and Family Therapist because of my belief that to treat the presenting problem, it requires a look at the whole person and all the various systems involved. I am an active clinician, strengths-focused, and firm believer that therapy is a tool, meant to come in and out of your life as you need it.
I treat couples and families with myriad narratives and conflicts, and I specialize in parenting interventions. I also treat adults and adolescents (12+) struggling with anxiety, depression, mood related disorders, symptoms of trauma, relationship issues and eating disorders (AN, BED, ARFID).
I became a Marriage and Family Therapist because of my belief that to treat the presenting problem, it requires a look at the whole person and all the various systems involved. I am an active clinician, strengths-focused, and firm believer that therapy is a tool, meant to come in and out of your life as you need it.
I treat couples and families with myriad narratives and conflicts, and I specialize in parenting interventions. I also treat adults and adolescents (12+) struggling with anxiety, depression, mood related disorders, symptoms of trauma, relationship issues and eating disorders (AN, BED, ARFID).
I work with adults who want to better understand themselves, manage overwhelming emotions, and break free from patterns that feel stuck or self-defeating. My goal is to help you build self-compassion, heal from past experiences, and move toward a more authentic, connected, and meaningful life—one that aligns with your values and reflects who you truly are. I believe counseling offers a powerful opportunity to explore your unique life experiences and supports you in achieving your mental health and personal growth goals. Previously, I worked with U.S. military veterans and their families, helping them readjust to civilian life.
I work with adults who want to better understand themselves, manage overwhelming emotions, and break free from patterns that feel stuck or self-defeating. My goal is to help you build self-compassion, heal from past experiences, and move toward a more authentic, connected, and meaningful life—one that aligns with your values and reflects who you truly are. I believe counseling offers a powerful opportunity to explore your unique life experiences and supports you in achieving your mental health and personal growth goals. Previously, I worked with U.S. military veterans and their families, helping them readjust to civilian life.
It takes tremendous courage to work on yourself. Change is hard. While I can’t do this work for you, I will walk beside you. You will have my guidance and support as you learn how to examine your own actions, choices, and relationships. I love helping my clients figure out what they want and how to make it happen. Let’s work together to find, care for, and celebrate you; as you are, have been, and would like to be.
It takes tremendous courage to work on yourself. Change is hard. While I can’t do this work for you, I will walk beside you. You will have my guidance and support as you learn how to examine your own actions, choices, and relationships. I love helping my clients figure out what they want and how to make it happen. Let’s work together to find, care for, and celebrate you; as you are, have been, and would like to be.
Parents sometimes face very important questions about their children, including: Why is my child showing difficulties at school? Could they be struggling with dyslexia or dysgraphia? Does my child have ADHD? Why is my daughter having so many social difficulties? Is my son's defiance a normal part of his development? Is my teenager depressed? Are my child's worries normal for someone her age? Does my preschooler have a developmental delay? How can I help my college student? Psychological and neuropsychological evaluations are used to answer these and other kinds of questions, as well as provide recommendations for how to help.
Parents sometimes face very important questions about their children, including: Why is my child showing difficulties at school? Could they be struggling with dyslexia or dysgraphia? Does my child have ADHD? Why is my daughter having so many social difficulties? Is my son's defiance a normal part of his development? Is my teenager depressed? Are my child's worries normal for someone her age? Does my preschooler have a developmental delay? How can I help my college student? Psychological and neuropsychological evaluations are used to answer these and other kinds of questions, as well as provide recommendations for how to help.
Despite your best efforts, life is unknowable - you can't always predict or be prepared for what comes your way. Difficulties are inevitable. When they occur, you might need help sorting out what's going on and what to do next. The good news is, therapy helps. When you're feeling miserable, unlovable and afraid, therapy helps. When you find yourself asking the question "why me?", therapy helps. When you're ready to step into your life and take charge of it, instead of having it take charge of you, therapy helps.
Despite your best efforts, life is unknowable - you can't always predict or be prepared for what comes your way. Difficulties are inevitable. When they occur, you might need help sorting out what's going on and what to do next. The good news is, therapy helps. When you're feeling miserable, unlovable and afraid, therapy helps. When you find yourself asking the question "why me?", therapy helps. When you're ready to step into your life and take charge of it, instead of having it take charge of you, therapy helps.
Many people come to therapy feeling stuck in patterns that don’t seem to change, overwhelmed by stress, or still carrying the weight of past experiences. I primarily use EMDR therapy, an evidence-based approach that helps the brain process distressing memories so they lose their emotional intensity. Therapy offers a space to slow down, reflect, and begin working through what’s been difficult. Whether you're working through trauma, anxiety, or self-limiting beliefs, our work together can help you move toward greater clarity and freedom.
Many people come to therapy feeling stuck in patterns that don’t seem to change, overwhelmed by stress, or still carrying the weight of past experiences. I primarily use EMDR therapy, an evidence-based approach that helps the brain process distressing memories so they lose their emotional intensity. Therapy offers a space to slow down, reflect, and begin working through what’s been difficult. Whether you're working through trauma, anxiety, or self-limiting beliefs, our work together can help you move toward greater clarity and freedom.
I am an Approved Clinical Supervisor and I offer Individual Psychotherapy, Couples and Family Therapy to help people heal and develop skills for improving relationships and communication, find new ways to cope with stress, depression and anxiety, and create healthier and more adaptive patterns. My treatment approach is psychodynamic and client-centered, offered in a safe, compassionate and supportive environment. Attachment focused therapy can help strengthen bonds by resolving old patterns of interacting, and creating space for healthy, rewarding connections.
I am an Approved Clinical Supervisor and I offer Individual Psychotherapy, Couples and Family Therapy to help people heal and develop skills for improving relationships and communication, find new ways to cope with stress, depression and anxiety, and create healthier and more adaptive patterns. My treatment approach is psychodynamic and client-centered, offered in a safe, compassionate and supportive environment. Attachment focused therapy can help strengthen bonds by resolving old patterns of interacting, and creating space for healthy, rewarding connections.
Immediate openings available. As a therapist, my goal is to help you lead a meaningful, fulfilling life. I firmly believe that you are the expert on your experience and that your values, beliefs, and background have a powerful impact on your life and worldview. I view therapy as a collaboration where we will work together to identify what matters most to you and to develop a treatment plan that meets your needs. To do this, we will define specific treatment goals and targets as we begin to work together. We will also check in throughout the process to ensure that therapy continues to be helpful and enriching for you.
Immediate openings available. As a therapist, my goal is to help you lead a meaningful, fulfilling life. I firmly believe that you are the expert on your experience and that your values, beliefs, and background have a powerful impact on your life and worldview. I view therapy as a collaboration where we will work together to identify what matters most to you and to develop a treatment plan that meets your needs. To do this, we will define specific treatment goals and targets as we begin to work together. We will also check in throughout the process to ensure that therapy continues to be helpful and enriching for you.
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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.