Anxiety Therapists in Seattle, WA
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Kate Elizabeth Ramstedt
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
It can be difficult to admit that life is hard, but all too often the pressures of the modern world cause
anxiety
spiral to a place where it feels overwhelming and unmanageable. We worry about performance at work only to come home to the same feelings of uncertainty with friends and family. We want to feel close to others but end up spending so much time second-guessing our choices and pushing for perfection that we struggle to really connect. We may want to slow down, but how can we, when the world is moving so fast? Mindfulness-based counseling offers real tools that can help us be more aware, focused and effectively compassionate
Waitlist for new clients

Lynsey Isaacs
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CDPT
Verified
Verified
I'm experienced in treating depression and
anxiety
, getting to the root cause of problematic thought and behavioral patterns.
Even when you check all the right boxes in life, it can be overwhelming and feel like your emotions are in control. Maybe you feel "stuck" or hopeless that real change is possible. There are a multitude of reasons why we seek treatment. Regardless of the why, your pain is real and you deserve support. With your willingness to do the work, I will show up and meet you wherever you are at on your journey. If you are ready to invest in yourself, feel free to reach out for a consultation.

Heath Foster
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MS
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
I am passionate about helping you deal with
anxiety
, depression, turmoil in personal relationships, social and academic struggles, parenting, divorce, grief, and life and career transitions.
I am an experienced Seattle psychotherapist with a practice in Madrona counseling couples, individuals, and families. I create a supportive, accepting environment for people to regain hope and create positive, lasting changes in their lives. I believe the key to life-altering therapy is an honest, warm and trusting relationship with your therapist - a place both laughter and tears are welcomed. Most of my clients come to therapy to reduce the suffering in their lives, connect better with the people around them, and cultivate passion and purpose. We work together to develop healthier coping skills and relationships and ultimately more contentment and peace.

Dominick Camber, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds experiencing symptoms related to
anxiety
, depression, ASD/autism, ADHD, life-transitions, healing from trauma, identity exploration, family of origin issues, and relationship issues.
I provide individual psychotherapy for adults using insight-oriented and mindfulness-based approaches. I'm especially interested in supporting clients who have been unjustly marginalized because of race, gender identity, neurodiversity, and/or sexual orientation.

Adria Chiu
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified
Verified
Do you feel like you're maintaining or surviving, rather than thriving? Maybe you're not sure what the next step is, but you know you want to feel less stress,
anxiety
, and fear and more peace, joy, and confidence. I believe that many distressing feelings are often responses to a world that tries to tell us who we are and who we should be, through inherited belief systems, culture, relationships, experiences of trauma, and systems of oppression. I love working w/ people to reveal what those stories are, the meanings you've held in them, and how to discover and make space for the self inside you that felt small, boxed in, or stuck.

Cameron Martin
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I work with individuals and couples with a variety of needs and goals. I commonly work with people looking to improve their intimate or family relationships, establish healthy boundaries, and develop the skills to communicate hard things in a loving way. I also have experience helping those in career or life transitions, those struggling with social
anxiety
, depression, and those reporting low self-esteem. While working with me as your counselor, you'll learn how to make meaning of your life experience, identify what it is that you most need or desire, and make a plan for how to implement positive changes.

Maegan Lovell
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified
Verified
I hope to provide tools and support to help you gain clarity, communicate more effectively, have healthier boundaries, and reduce stress and
anxiety
.
Being a person in the world today is hard. You might be feeling overwhelmed and stressed. You might be feeling stuck, depressed, or weighed down. Perhaps you have difficulty identifying how you even feel in the first place. Learning how to cope can sometimes seem like an impossible undertaking, but I know that together we can explore ways for you to feel more aligned and energized. I know it can be difficult to find a therapy relationship that feels like a space where you can be vulnerable. I approach our work together with humor, warmth, and realness that I hope will create an authentic space for healing and growth.

Victoria Coen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
With 30+ years of clinical experience, I enjoy supporting and inspiring adults to overcome depression,
anxiety
, relationship and career issues, PTSD, childhood or adult abuse and trauma, codependence, grief, addiction and major life transitions.
My clients' holistic healing and my passion for my work both come from the co-creative process of building a caring, supportive and trusting relationship. Therapy is an amazing transformational journey of exploring your concerns with care, compassion and curiosity. By learning to know and trust yourself, you can heal stuck emotions, access inner strength and wisdom, and gain positive self-acceptance. Let's work together to break old patterns that distance you from those you love and from yourself, realizing that you are already OK, enough and lovable. See how making more empowered choices brings greater clarity, happiness and peace.
Not accepting new clients

Jori Mcchesney
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified
Verified
My scope of practice has included a wide range of clients. I have worked with children, families, and adults with diagnoses from Generalized
Anxiety
, Major Depression, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar I and Bipolar II.

Elizabeth Speranza
Mental Health Counselor, MA , LMHC
Verified
Verified
As your therapist, I will help you discover and listen to the inner wisdom that is often buried by self-limiting beliefs and
anxiety
.
Creating change in your life can be exciting, scary, hopeful, and challenging. Whether you are experiencing relational distress, going through a crisis or significant life change, or simply feel that you are not living the life you would like to be living, my goal is to create a supportive, non-judgmental and collaborative client/therapist relationship in which you can begin to effect real change. My hope is that you will find more peace, joy, and balance in life — and greater fulfillment and connection in your relationships.

John Maulding
Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, SUDP
Verified
Verified
Addiction,
anxiety
and depression stink, but recovery from them is pretty cool.
Accepting New Patients! (Updated 4/5/23). People who care about you say that you need help - and you are worried they might be right. You want to be free from intrusive, negative thoughts or leaning on substances. You want your life to be more balanced. I am looking forward to hearing your story and learning what happened to you. I can help you move in the direction of your goals.
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Aubrey G. Bruce
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I frequently work with clients' concerns related to relationships,
anxiety
, depression, and struggles with identity.
My practice focuses on helping people develop healthy, meaningful, and satisfying lives and relationships. Sometimes negative thoughts and feelings - about ourselves, other people, or the world - get in the way of us being our best selves. Clinically, clients and I collaborate to reinforce adaptive behaviors, and understand your unique strengths so that you may live a meaningful and satisfying life and improve the quality of important relationships. In therapy, we focus on both problem-solving difficult situations, as well as developing an understanding of long-term patterns that contribute to your distress.

Molly McGrew
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with a wide array of mental health concerns. Including, ADHD, self-harm, defiance, OCD, suicidality, self-harm, emotion regulation, depression, and
anxiety
. The majority of my career has been spent working in an emergency department and inpatient hospital setting. As an outpatient therapist, I combine these skills with additional therapeutic interventions to complete your treatment goals.

Adrienne Kandhari
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified
Verified
Are you a woman with ADHD or wonder if you might have it? Does your ADHD experience feel misunderstood or feel invisible because all you can find are resources geared towards men or kids and it just doesn't fit your lived experience? Do you struggle with tasks at home, in your job or within your relationships due to the symptoms of your ADHD? Is your self-esteem, perfectionism and imposter syndrome keeping you from attaining your goals in life? Perhaps you have struggled with
anxiety
and depression and aren't sure why medication and past therapy haven't worked and are curious if it might be undiagnosed ADHD.

David Shirk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington State. I've been working for 25 years with people struggling with mental health issues including depression,
anxiety
, bipolar, and personality disorders. I help people with stress, relationships, and finding meaning in their life.

Claudia Mason Psychotherapist
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I offer practical and realistic strategies related to life transitions,
anxiety
and self-esteem issues with individuals and couples.
I will respond to your courage, presence and willingness to trust our confidential sessions with respectful and goal-focused support. Wellness and mindfulness practice is integrated into each session. I work with adults facing, and attempting to balance, complex personal and professional obstacles to experiencing a satisfying everyday life. Marriage and couples counseling is a strong focus. Your unique and creative strengths orient us to discovering, and working through, challenging issues. My therapeutic style is compassionate and goal-focused, joining with you to understand your values, thoughts and actions.

Michael R Duryea
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
As a couples therapist, I am dedicated to helping couples, families, and individuals navigate a variety of challenges and struggles, including
anxiety
, OCD, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I am an ally and member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and poly friendly. My therapeutic approach is grounded in humanistic principles, and I utilize a range of evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and experiential techniques to help my clients achieve their goals. I am also informed by the latest research from the Gottman Institute, which focuses on the health and longevity of relationships.

Davis K Brimberg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Areas of focus: Relationship (and dating) problems, workplace stress, depression,
anxiety
, breakups/divorce, issues related to sexual orientation and gender, fertility, public speaking, lack of confidence, low self-esteem, test
anxiety
, substance abuse, animal-related issues and helping clients recover from relationships with narcissists.
I help clients live more authentically and develop a greater love for themselves and others. My client-centered sessions are collaborative. Together, we help you gain insight, take action and achieve positive change. I trained at Harvard University (doctoral intern and postdoctoral fellow). In addition to my work with clients, I have taught for several universities such as UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine and Pepperdine University.
Not accepting new clients

Vicki Sween
Counselor, MA, LMHC, SEP
Verified
Verified
NOTE: Currently I am not accepting new clients. This notice will be updated when that changes. There are times it can be hard to know which way to turn. If you are struggling, feel stuck or are in pain, therapy can help. I work with adults seeking support in times of grief and loss, in transition, living with the effects of complicated trauma or with general feelings of
anxiety
, restlessness, sadness and/or depression. Depending on your goals, our work may include practical solutions, traditional talk therapy, mindfulness practices or Somatic Experiencing. Most often some combination of all of these is helpful.
Not accepting new clients

Elizabeth A Bellmer
Counselor, MA, LMHC, AT
Verified
Verified
Elizabeth is a licensed Mental Health Counselor and Art Therapist. She earned her MA Psychology Degree from Antioch University Seattle. Elizabeth has a great deal of experience in assisting clients who are experiencing depression/
anxiety
/stress; life transitions and change; medical issues/concerns and follow-up after leaving the doctor's office with a life-changing diagnosis. She has experience with grief & loss; death & dying, along with PTSD symptoms and trauma. Elizabeth brings a great deal of life experience and training to assist those in need.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.