Family Therapy in Westlake, Seattle, WA

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Roberta Howell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Westlake, Seattle, WA 98109  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
For almost 20 years, I have been working with adults, children, and families in various roles: elementary school teacher, teacher trainer, caregiver advocate, parent coach, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
I work with parents and caregivers of neurodiverse children to help them navigate raising their unique humans. I also work with individuals struggling with anxiety and depression brought on by chronic or sudden life stressors. This work is largely about identifying and examining old beliefs, coping mechanisms, and patterns of communication from the person's past that are no longer useful in current situations. In this way, people can learn and grow beyond their old habits.
For almost 20 years, I have been working with adults, children, and families in various roles: elementary school teacher, teacher trainer, caregiver advocate, parent coach, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
I work with parents and caregivers of neurodiverse children to help them navigate raising their unique humans. I also work with individuals struggling with anxiety and depression brought on by chronic or sudden life stressors. This work is largely about identifying and examining old beliefs, coping mechanisms, and patterns of communication from the person's past that are no longer useful in current situations. In this way, people can learn and grow beyond their old habits.
(206) 222-6420 View (206) 222-6420
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Dan Fajans
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Westlake, Seattle, WA 98109  (Online Only)
As a husband in a long-term marriage and a father of two young kids, I understand the challenges of balancing family, career, and community, while striving to maintain a vibrant relationship.
Caught in a seemingly endless loop of arguments with your partner? Feeling like you're constantly walking on eggshells, afraid of triggering another conflict? You're not alone. Many couples experience challenging periods. But these patterns can and do change. I specialize in helping couples break free from their unhelpful conflict cycles, rekindle the spark that brought them together, and cultivate a relationship worth cherishing.
As a husband in a long-term marriage and a father of two young kids, I understand the challenges of balancing family, career, and community, while striving to maintain a vibrant relationship.
Caught in a seemingly endless loop of arguments with your partner? Feeling like you're constantly walking on eggshells, afraid of triggering another conflict? You're not alone. Many couples experience challenging periods. But these patterns can and do change. I specialize in helping couples break free from their unhelpful conflict cycles, rekindle the spark that brought them together, and cultivate a relationship worth cherishing.
(206) 452-4104 View (206) 452-4104
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Flor Fernandez Barrios
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Westlake, Seattle, WA 98109
I have a strong background in psychodynamics,cognitive behavioral, family systems and cross-cultural modalities.
" We are all broken and wounded in this world. Some choose to grow at the broken places." ~Harold J. Duarte-Bernhardt.~ You had the courage to travel this far in your quest for healing. As a Transpersonal therapist, I believe you are wise and that within you resides the ability to heal from pain and trauma. My role is to be a guide, a facilitator in your process of healing unhealthy patterns of behaviors causing you to feel anxious and depressed. My approach is holistic. I blend many disciplines in search of the most effective way to work with you.
I have a strong background in psychodynamics,cognitive behavioral, family systems and cross-cultural modalities.
" We are all broken and wounded in this world. Some choose to grow at the broken places." ~Harold J. Duarte-Bernhardt.~ You had the courage to travel this far in your quest for healing. As a Transpersonal therapist, I believe you are wise and that within you resides the ability to heal from pain and trauma. My role is to be a guide, a facilitator in your process of healing unhealthy patterns of behaviors causing you to feel anxious and depressed. My approach is holistic. I blend many disciplines in search of the most effective way to work with you.
(206) 922-8165 View (206) 922-8165
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Sarah Gibbs
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Westlake, Seattle, WA 98109
I have a passion for working with people experiencing life transitions, including divorce or loss, forming new step families, co-parenting, or struggling with parenting concerns. My approach is to explore problems systemically, viewing each client within the context of the world around them. In therapy sessions we will explore trans-generational patterns of behavior that exist within you, and within your family of origin and your family of choice.
I have a passion for working with people experiencing life transitions, including divorce or loss, forming new step families, co-parenting, or struggling with parenting concerns. My approach is to explore problems systemically, viewing each client within the context of the world around them. In therapy sessions we will explore trans-generational patterns of behavior that exist within you, and within your family of origin and your family of choice.
(425) 470-6606 View (425) 470-6606
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Brittany Ater
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake, Seattle, WA 98109
As a Couple and Family Therapist Intern, my specialty lies in assessing and supporting relationships of all kinds through a compassionate and non-judgmental lens.
I enjoy working with couples, intimate partners, and families from diverse backgrounds and relationship constellations. I seek to collaborate with my clients to explore their concerns and the experiences that have brought them to this moment in their lives. I believe that each of us already has a deep internal knowledge of what we need and what serves us, and my role is to help you uncover this knowledge for yourself and your relationships. From here, we can work together to find a path forward that feels authentic and in alignment with your values.
As a Couple and Family Therapist Intern, my specialty lies in assessing and supporting relationships of all kinds through a compassionate and non-judgmental lens.
I enjoy working with couples, intimate partners, and families from diverse backgrounds and relationship constellations. I seek to collaborate with my clients to explore their concerns and the experiences that have brought them to this moment in their lives. I believe that each of us already has a deep internal knowledge of what we need and what serves us, and my role is to help you uncover this knowledge for yourself and your relationships. From here, we can work together to find a path forward that feels authentic and in alignment with your values.
(206) 210-2328 View (206) 210-2328
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Jeff Fickes
Counselor, LMHCA, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake, Seattle, WA 98109
I’ll seek for us both to understand you in the many contexts of your life: family, culture, work, and important relationships.
Is there a story you’re carrying about yourself, a situation, or relationship that’s causing heartache, pain, or frustration? Is it something you just can’t shake or feel stuck carrying? Stories hold power, whether they’re told to us, learned consciously, buried deep, or what we tell ourselves. They can be instructional, revealing, occasionally harmful, but filled with endless possibilities. When we are aware of our stories, we get to determine the next chapter. I want to hear your story.
I’ll seek for us both to understand you in the many contexts of your life: family, culture, work, and important relationships.
Is there a story you’re carrying about yourself, a situation, or relationship that’s causing heartache, pain, or frustration? Is it something you just can’t shake or feel stuck carrying? Stories hold power, whether they’re told to us, learned consciously, buried deep, or what we tell ourselves. They can be instructional, revealing, occasionally harmful, but filled with endless possibilities. When we are aware of our stories, we get to determine the next chapter. I want to hear your story.
(206) 741-0802 View (206) 741-0802
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Matthew Monroe
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Westlake, Seattle, WA 98109  (Online Only)
My approach is rooted in trauma-informed CBT, Internal Family Systems, and depth psychology.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples with ADHD, high-functioning autism, Nice Guy & Nice Gal Syndrome, codependency, addiction, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, and grief. If you feel stuck and want to create new patterns in your life, let's talk. We can schedule a free 15-minute consult video call to chat about what you're looking for in therapy and to see if we'd be a good fit.
My approach is rooted in trauma-informed CBT, Internal Family Systems, and depth psychology.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples with ADHD, high-functioning autism, Nice Guy & Nice Gal Syndrome, codependency, addiction, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, and grief. If you feel stuck and want to create new patterns in your life, let's talk. We can schedule a free 15-minute consult video call to chat about what you're looking for in therapy and to see if we'd be a good fit.
(509) 571-2790 View (509) 571-2790
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Leith Counseling & Consultation, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake, Seattle, WA 98109
It can be hard to effectively navigate stressors related to work, home, family, or peers.
I work with individuals, families, and those in intimate partnerships who are experiencing distress in their relationships with one another and/or their peers, work, and community. I use goal oriented and solution focused approaches to help clients manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, and problems with communication. I am using my many years working with families in crisis to help clients manage the current circumstances, including feelings of isolation, financial hardship, anxiety, panic, sadness, low motivation, managing work at home with children, and balancing autonomy with togetherness.
It can be hard to effectively navigate stressors related to work, home, family, or peers.
I work with individuals, families, and those in intimate partnerships who are experiencing distress in their relationships with one another and/or their peers, work, and community. I use goal oriented and solution focused approaches to help clients manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, and problems with communication. I am using my many years working with families in crisis to help clients manage the current circumstances, including feelings of isolation, financial hardship, anxiety, panic, sadness, low motivation, managing work at home with children, and balancing autonomy with togetherness.
(206) 981-5338 View (206) 981-5338
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Alexandria Scalone
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westlake, Seattle, WA 98109
It can be discouraging to be a caregiver and effectively navigate stressors related to work, school, home, family, or peers.
I am a play therapist who specializes in teens and young adults. I empower parents and children of all ages to resolve relationship conflicts, boosting parental confidence in handling children's emotions, while equipping children with vital emotional skills for independent problem-solving, fostering stronger attachment bonds and healthier relationships. Your child may be experiencing anxiety, depression, perfectionist behavior, and stress. Sometimes it's hard to talk about our problems, that's why my therapy sessions are often experiential.
It can be discouraging to be a caregiver and effectively navigate stressors related to work, school, home, family, or peers.
I am a play therapist who specializes in teens and young adults. I empower parents and children of all ages to resolve relationship conflicts, boosting parental confidence in handling children's emotions, while equipping children with vital emotional skills for independent problem-solving, fostering stronger attachment bonds and healthier relationships. Your child may be experiencing anxiety, depression, perfectionist behavior, and stress. Sometimes it's hard to talk about our problems, that's why my therapy sessions are often experiential.
(425) 517-2647 View (425) 517-2647
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Lawrence G Watkins
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Westlake, Seattle, WA 98109  (Online Only)
I work best with clients who are struggling with their ethnic and cultural identities, particularly those with multiple ways of identifying. Specifically, how these conflicting identities may impact their relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners. Though culture is what I explore primarily, I also focus on intrapersonal exploration, including areas of personal and professional growth. In both instances, it is vital to identify the specific issues that are barriers to achieving what the client perceives as an ideal self. Setting several short-term goals to accomplish on the way until a long-term goal is achieved.
I work best with clients who are struggling with their ethnic and cultural identities, particularly those with multiple ways of identifying. Specifically, how these conflicting identities may impact their relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners. Though culture is what I explore primarily, I also focus on intrapersonal exploration, including areas of personal and professional growth. In both instances, it is vital to identify the specific issues that are barriers to achieving what the client perceives as an ideal self. Setting several short-term goals to accomplish on the way until a long-term goal is achieved.
(425) 395-8629 View (425) 395-8629
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Cat Buckley
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westlake, Seattle, WA 98109
As a systemic therapist, I recognize that your individualized experience is impacted by a labyrinth of systems: family, workplace, culture, spirituality, etc.
I love working with folks who are navigating a big life transition, who are wanting to understand themselves on a deeper level and who are open to creating more space for compassion and pleasure in their lives. Maybe you're coming out, maybe you're starting or ending a relationship, maybe you have experienced trauma in your life and want a better relationship with your body. I want to work with you! I am a collaborative therapist, meaning that we will work as a team to help you find your own best answers. While we will move at your pace, I will also compassionately and intentionally challenge you to expand your comfort zone.
As a systemic therapist, I recognize that your individualized experience is impacted by a labyrinth of systems: family, workplace, culture, spirituality, etc.
I love working with folks who are navigating a big life transition, who are wanting to understand themselves on a deeper level and who are open to creating more space for compassion and pleasure in their lives. Maybe you're coming out, maybe you're starting or ending a relationship, maybe you have experienced trauma in your life and want a better relationship with your body. I want to work with you! I am a collaborative therapist, meaning that we will work as a team to help you find your own best answers. While we will move at your pace, I will also compassionately and intentionally challenge you to expand your comfort zone.
(425) 537-4743 View (425) 537-4743
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Bridgette Graham
MA, LMHC, MHP
Verified Verified
Westlake, Seattle, WA 98109  (Online Only)
Wow the last couple of years have been a doozy, let's unpack some of that huh? I enjoy working with clients of all ages, genders, and sexualities. I like to understand you as a whole person, what's your family like, health issues that may impact you, what your hobbies are, etc. I can help with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, eating disorders, and just regular old feelings.
Wow the last couple of years have been a doozy, let's unpack some of that huh? I enjoy working with clients of all ages, genders, and sexualities. I like to understand you as a whole person, what's your family like, health issues that may impact you, what your hobbies are, etc. I can help with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, eating disorders, and just regular old feelings.
(425) 491-1561 View (425) 491-1561
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Envision Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD Can, LMFT, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Westlake, Seattle, WA 98109
Our specialties include: anxiety and depression, relationship struggles, infidelity, premarital counseling, family of origin exploration, personal and professional life transitions, academic and workplace performance, communication skills, family life-cycle transitions, identity development and self-acceptance.
Envision Counseling offers therapeutic and executive coaching services unmatched anywhere in the Northwest. Our counselors and therapists utilize strength-based therapies tailored to each individual's needs, considering the socio-cultural context of the client's life. The desire to enhance our lives, and lives of those we love is inherent in all of us. We are drawn to the possibilities that our hopes, aspirations and motivations present. As you pursue positive changes in your life, Envision Counseling will assist you in making these possibilities a reality.
Our specialties include: anxiety and depression, relationship struggles, infidelity, premarital counseling, family of origin exploration, personal and professional life transitions, academic and workplace performance, communication skills, family life-cycle transitions, identity development and self-acceptance.
Envision Counseling offers therapeutic and executive coaching services unmatched anywhere in the Northwest. Our counselors and therapists utilize strength-based therapies tailored to each individual's needs, considering the socio-cultural context of the client's life. The desire to enhance our lives, and lives of those we love is inherent in all of us. We are drawn to the possibilities that our hopes, aspirations and motivations present. As you pursue positive changes in your life, Envision Counseling will assist you in making these possibilities a reality.
(206) 489-3416 View (206) 489-3416
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Wayne E Carr
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Westlake, Seattle, WA 98109  (Online Only)
Dr. Carr uses a unique blend of Cognitive-Behavioral, Gestalt, Integral, Primal, Transpersonal & Family Coaching techniques to focus on natural growth & healing thus expanding the common central emphasis on disorders & symptom reduction. Clients change as they heal their pain, get emotionally nourished, recognize what is toxic and become authentically themselves.
Dr. Carr uses a unique blend of Cognitive-Behavioral, Gestalt, Integral, Primal, Transpersonal & Family Coaching techniques to focus on natural growth & healing thus expanding the common central emphasis on disorders & symptom reduction. Clients change as they heal their pain, get emotionally nourished, recognize what is toxic and become authentically themselves.
(425) 358-2986 View (425) 358-2986
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Sean Orpen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT-S, CST-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westlake, Seattle, WA 98109
As a therapist that works with couples and individuals, with a focus on intimacy and sexuality, I often work with people seeking deeper and more nourishing connections in their relationships and lives. Connection requires the courage to move into vulnerability and honesty to live one's truth about what they really need from their relationships. This is where I can help! I serve as a guide for individuals and couples in stepping into their own lives, to ask for what they need and to be present in and for their relationships.
As a therapist that works with couples and individuals, with a focus on intimacy and sexuality, I often work with people seeking deeper and more nourishing connections in their relationships and lives. Connection requires the courage to move into vulnerability and honesty to live one's truth about what they really need from their relationships. This is where I can help! I serve as a guide for individuals and couples in stepping into their own lives, to ask for what they need and to be present in and for their relationships.
(360) 529-4728 View (360) 529-4728
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Kristen Schaer
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Westlake, Seattle, WA 98109
As a therapist, I believe that my work is to help others locate the strength, courage, self-compassion, and tools to create the life they want. Pleasure is a vital part of our human experience, and I am interested in how identity, cultural background, history, trauma, gender, identity, ability, and relationships help us experience it in a way that feels profoundly personal, empowering, and connected to others.
As a therapist, I believe that my work is to help others locate the strength, courage, self-compassion, and tools to create the life they want. Pleasure is a vital part of our human experience, and I am interested in how identity, cultural background, history, trauma, gender, identity, ability, and relationships help us experience it in a way that feels profoundly personal, empowering, and connected to others.
(425) 678-3894 View (425) 678-3894
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D. Michael Louderback
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Westlake, Seattle, WA 98109
We are all alive and trying to learn something about living; we live the way that we feel. We do this automatically (and whether we know it or not) in relationship: in relating to our self and to others. Therefore, my philosophy is everything is emotional and relational and mindful; everything matters.
We are all alive and trying to learn something about living; we live the way that we feel. We do this automatically (and whether we know it or not) in relationship: in relating to our self and to others. Therefore, my philosophy is everything is emotional and relational and mindful; everything matters.
(206) 580-8338 View (206) 580-8338
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Seattle Grief Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Westlake, Seattle, WA 98109
Compassion and integrity are at the core of my practice. I honor the unique path of everyone I work with. My focus is to create a comfortable and safe space. I am a therapist specializing in grief and bereavement. I have 18 years' experience working with individuals and their caregivers living with serious illness. . A recognized leader for more than 17 years in the field of oncology. I provide-grief therapy and facilitate grief support groups . Working with the bereaved and companioning them through their journey has been a long-time passion for many years
Compassion and integrity are at the core of my practice. I honor the unique path of everyone I work with. My focus is to create a comfortable and safe space. I am a therapist specializing in grief and bereavement. I have 18 years' experience working with individuals and their caregivers living with serious illness. . A recognized leader for more than 17 years in the field of oncology. I provide-grief therapy and facilitate grief support groups . Working with the bereaved and companioning them through their journey has been a long-time passion for many years
(206) 202-0823 View (206) 202-0823
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Jamie Slaughter
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Westlake, Seattle, WA 98109  (Online Only)
It takes courage and strength to initiate and engage in therapeutic work. I respect and honor those seeking help and feel privileged for my role in their process. I work with adults to help relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve their quality of relationships, heal past trauma and a variety of other human concerns. I have particular experience working with individuals who have experienced complex trauma. I help clients to become aware of beliefs, patterns, and behaviors that may be preventing them from living as fully as possible and help illuminate their range of possibilities.
It takes courage and strength to initiate and engage in therapeutic work. I respect and honor those seeking help and feel privileged for my role in their process. I work with adults to help relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve their quality of relationships, heal past trauma and a variety of other human concerns. I have particular experience working with individuals who have experienced complex trauma. I help clients to become aware of beliefs, patterns, and behaviors that may be preventing them from living as fully as possible and help illuminate their range of possibilities.
(206) 452-4276 View (206) 452-4276
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Justin Pere
Counselor, LMHC, CST, CGT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westlake, Seattle, WA 98109  (Online Only)
Now Accepting New Clients! Our team of 7 therapists - Corey, Lisa, Stephen, Misa, Maggie, Lindsey and myself - can help you, with the specialty of our practice, Clarity Counseling Seattle, being Relationships / Couples / Marriage / Premarital and Sex / Sexuality/Intimacy. Couples often use our website (ClarityCounselingSeattle.com) to start receiving help with communication, conflict, and deepening emotional & sexual intimacy. The individuals who often seek us out are looking to feel less stress, less worry, less depression/anxiety, and wanting to experience more joy, contentment, and peace within themselves.
Now Accepting New Clients! Our team of 7 therapists - Corey, Lisa, Stephen, Misa, Maggie, Lindsey and myself - can help you, with the specialty of our practice, Clarity Counseling Seattle, being Relationships / Couples / Marriage / Premarital and Sex / Sexuality/Intimacy. Couples often use our website (ClarityCounselingSeattle.com) to start receiving help with communication, conflict, and deepening emotional & sexual intimacy. The individuals who often seek us out are looking to feel less stress, less worry, less depression/anxiety, and wanting to experience more joy, contentment, and peace within themselves.
(206) 855-3934 View (206) 855-3934

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Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.