Female Therapists in Seattle, WA

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Caitlin Noelani Minniear
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, MDFT
4 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98109
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and AASECT certified Sex Therapist providing therapy to individuals and couples in Washington and Hawai'i. I believe that healing occurs when people are given the space to explore their unique emotional experience to better understand how it colors their worldview, sense of self, and relationships with others. Within a safe therapeutic relationship, I work with my clients to make meaning out of both mundane and extraordinary moments, unlocking their ability to live a more fully present, authentic life.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and AASECT certified Sex Therapist providing therapy to individuals and couples in Washington and Hawai'i. I believe that healing occurs when people are given the space to explore their unique emotional experience to better understand how it colors their worldview, sense of self, and relationships with others. Within a safe therapeutic relationship, I work with my clients to make meaning out of both mundane and extraordinary moments, unlocking their ability to live a more fully present, authentic life.
(206) 895-0722 View (206) 895-0722
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Elizabeth Ledesma
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LPC , LMHCA, NCC, ADDC
Seattle, WA 98115
I have a passion to work along side clients to aim to empower them in their journey. I have a strong leaning towards serving the BIPOC community. I am bilingual in Spanish and English. I tends to have the client take the lead where they need to focus in therapy. My style of therapy is compassionate, culturally responsive, and attuned to your needs.
I have a passion to work along side clients to aim to empower them in their journey. I have a strong leaning towards serving the BIPOC community. I am bilingual in Spanish and English. I tends to have the client take the lead where they need to focus in therapy. My style of therapy is compassionate, culturally responsive, and attuned to your needs.
(206) 278-6565 View (206) 278-6565
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Melissa Hadfield, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Your struggle with anxiety may be exhausting, frustrating and feel quite hopeless. Especially when your anxiety interferes with your ability to connect with people or to engage in daily activities. If you're experiencing symptoms on the OCD spectrum, you know how hard it is to have your life ruled by distressing thoughts and physical sensations. What possibilities would become available to you if your anxiety no longer ran your life?
Your struggle with anxiety may be exhausting, frustrating and feel quite hopeless. Especially when your anxiety interferes with your ability to connect with people or to engage in daily activities. If you're experiencing symptoms on the OCD spectrum, you know how hard it is to have your life ruled by distressing thoughts and physical sensations. What possibilities would become available to you if your anxiety no longer ran your life?
(206) 347-8140 View (206) 347-8140
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Jane Dirkse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Seattle, WA 98103
Waitlist for new clients
I offer a collaborative therapeutic process that helps you create meaningful change. By integrating empathy, insight and evidence-based strategies, I will support you on your journey toward emotional well-being and personal growth.
I offer a collaborative therapeutic process that helps you create meaningful change. By integrating empathy, insight and evidence-based strategies, I will support you on your journey toward emotional well-being and personal growth.
(206) 593-3893 View (206) 593-3893
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Emily Davinroy
Counselor, LMHCA
Seattle, WA 98107
I am a psychotherapist in the Ballard area working with children, adolescents, and adults. I work with clients around relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma (past and present), self-esteem, and other psychological concerns.
I am a psychotherapist in the Ballard area working with children, adolescents, and adults. I work with clients around relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma (past and present), self-esteem, and other psychological concerns.
(206) 279-6466 View (206) 279-6466
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Sara Hiatt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I have 30 years experience offering compassionate and goal-oriented therapy for adults with trauma/abuse histories and/or depression that are causing current mood problems, frequent upsetting memories, relationship problems, poor choices, self esteem issues, shame, numbness, sleep problems and anxiety. I specialize in EMDR and Lifespan Integration, two rapid trauma resolution techniques. Both can often quickly and effectively resolve past issues that are causing current life problems without re-traumatizing. I also use Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, which helps in gaining emotion regulation skills that will last a lifetime.
I have 30 years experience offering compassionate and goal-oriented therapy for adults with trauma/abuse histories and/or depression that are causing current mood problems, frequent upsetting memories, relationship problems, poor choices, self esteem issues, shame, numbness, sleep problems and anxiety. I specialize in EMDR and Lifespan Integration, two rapid trauma resolution techniques. Both can often quickly and effectively resolve past issues that are causing current life problems without re-traumatizing. I also use Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, which helps in gaining emotion regulation skills that will last a lifetime.
(253) 248-4320 View (253) 248-4320
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Amy Lynn Peterson
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Online Only
Many women reach a point where life looks fine on the outside but doesn’t quite feel aligned within. I work with women 30 and older who are generally well-adjusted and functioning, yet seeking a bit more clarity, confidence, and direction. My clients are not in crisis—they’re thoughtful, capable, and ready for meaningful reflection. Together, we gently explore what’s beneath the surface, reconnect with your inner sense of direction, and support you in moving forward with greater ease and self-trust.
Many women reach a point where life looks fine on the outside but doesn’t quite feel aligned within. I work with women 30 and older who are generally well-adjusted and functioning, yet seeking a bit more clarity, confidence, and direction. My clients are not in crisis—they’re thoughtful, capable, and ready for meaningful reflection. Together, we gently explore what’s beneath the surface, reconnect with your inner sense of direction, and support you in moving forward with greater ease and self-trust.
(425) 541-8810 View (425) 541-8810
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Alice Bravo
Verified Verified
Online Only
I am a behavior analyst and early childhood special educator licensed in Washington State. I have extensive experience supporting families of young children with autism and developmental differences. I aim to provide families with practical, research-based tools to reduce challenging behavior, support communication, and build positive daily routines. I primarily work with families of children ages 2-10, though I have experience supporting children from infancy through adolescence.
I am a behavior analyst and early childhood special educator licensed in Washington State. I have extensive experience supporting families of young children with autism and developmental differences. I aim to provide families with practical, research-based tools to reduce challenging behavior, support communication, and build positive daily routines. I primarily work with families of children ages 2-10, though I have experience supporting children from infancy through adolescence.
(206) 759-2339 View (206) 759-2339
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Lauren Medina
Counselor, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
All humans have the capacity for hope, healing, and happiness. I have devoted my life to being a therapist that will provide a safe space for clients to venture through this process with unconditional authenticity and support. As a therapist I commit to providing you with the individual, personalized healing space that you deserve.
All humans have the capacity for hope, healing, and happiness. I have devoted my life to being a therapist that will provide a safe space for clients to venture through this process with unconditional authenticity and support. As a therapist I commit to providing you with the individual, personalized healing space that you deserve.
(206) 558-9583 View (206) 558-9583
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Ali Clark
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CHT
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98136
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.
(425) 329-8783 View (425) 329-8783
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Andre Martin
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Seattle, WA 98121
Approaching therapy with a holistic lens, my focus is to uncover the unconscious sources of behaviors, thoughts, and feelings while bringing an awareness to what your body wants to communicate with you. I work to integrate the fullness of who you are—mind, body, and soul so you can feel more alive and connected to yourself and those around you. We will create a space together where deep understanding, self-care, and emotions that may feel scary can be explored without shame.
Approaching therapy with a holistic lens, my focus is to uncover the unconscious sources of behaviors, thoughts, and feelings while bringing an awareness to what your body wants to communicate with you. I work to integrate the fullness of who you are—mind, body, and soul so you can feel more alive and connected to yourself and those around you. We will create a space together where deep understanding, self-care, and emotions that may feel scary can be explored without shame.
(425) 585-4191 View (425) 585-4191
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Jurnee Murray
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Seattle, WA 98107
My approach is trauma-informed, decolonized, and holistic. I work with individuals who have experienced trauma/generational trauma/oppression; who are experiencing anxiety, depression, body image dissatisfaction, suicidality, self-esteem issues, identity issues; who are living with neurodivergence; and those belonging to BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. In my work I am warm, non-judgemental, non-pathologizing, and authentic. I also often use humor in the therapeutic space as this has been a traditional tool of healing within many Indigenous communities including my own.
My approach is trauma-informed, decolonized, and holistic. I work with individuals who have experienced trauma/generational trauma/oppression; who are experiencing anxiety, depression, body image dissatisfaction, suicidality, self-esteem issues, identity issues; who are living with neurodivergence; and those belonging to BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. In my work I am warm, non-judgemental, non-pathologizing, and authentic. I also often use humor in the therapeutic space as this has been a traditional tool of healing within many Indigenous communities including my own.
(206) 899-0653 View (206) 899-0653
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Skye White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Managing symptoms of anxiety or depression, exploring boundaries and intricacies of interpersonal relationships, managing chronic illness, and healing from grief are all topics that bring people to my practice. Maybe you’re just looking to move through the world in accordance with your values rather than based on messaging you’ve received in your past. There are many reasons people seek therapy. Whatever your reasons are right now, the important thing is that you’ve identified that you would like the opportunity to benefit from this form of healing.
Managing symptoms of anxiety or depression, exploring boundaries and intricacies of interpersonal relationships, managing chronic illness, and healing from grief are all topics that bring people to my practice. Maybe you’re just looking to move through the world in accordance with your values rather than based on messaging you’ve received in your past. There are many reasons people seek therapy. Whatever your reasons are right now, the important thing is that you’ve identified that you would like the opportunity to benefit from this form of healing.
(425) 510-0841 View (425) 510-0841
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Chantel Thurman
Counselor, MA, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98112
Waitlist for new clients
People seek therapy for many reasons. Sometimes, a feeling of overwhelm or crisis dominates. Alternately, one may feel "stuck" in one's life -- trapped in long-standing patterns. In our work together, we will address the issues bringing you to therapy and uncover the larger dynamics which are influencing the situations at hand.
People seek therapy for many reasons. Sometimes, a feeling of overwhelm or crisis dominates. Alternately, one may feel "stuck" in one's life -- trapped in long-standing patterns. In our work together, we will address the issues bringing you to therapy and uncover the larger dynamics which are influencing the situations at hand.
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Jessica Olstad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SUDP
Online Only
Do you ever feel stuck in a rut, or like you are self-sabotaging? Do you run on auto-pilot, struggle with discontentment, or low motivation? Do you know what is wrong but can’t seem to feel better? When stress increases, quality of life, health, and relationships can suffer.
Do you ever feel stuck in a rut, or like you are self-sabotaging? Do you run on auto-pilot, struggle with discontentment, or low motivation? Do you know what is wrong but can’t seem to feel better? When stress increases, quality of life, health, and relationships can suffer.
(425) 696-8289 View (425) 696-8289
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Amy Angeles-Valenzuela
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate , MS, LMHCA
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you struggling with feeling disconnected from yourself, life and/or others? Do you feel overwhelmed with day-to-day tasks, work and family responsibilities? If you are facing major life challenges/transitions and are not sure how to begin, let’s get to work! The ideal client is an adult navigating the complexities of relationship struggles, life transitions, ADHD, anxiety, depression, major emotional or nervous system dysregulation and/or the lasting effects of trauma, including PTSD.
Are you struggling with feeling disconnected from yourself, life and/or others? Do you feel overwhelmed with day-to-day tasks, work and family responsibilities? If you are facing major life challenges/transitions and are not sure how to begin, let’s get to work! The ideal client is an adult navigating the complexities of relationship struggles, life transitions, ADHD, anxiety, depression, major emotional or nervous system dysregulation and/or the lasting effects of trauma, including PTSD.
(509) 253-5313 View (509) 253-5313
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Amy Kovner
Counselor, MS, CN, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
I help women and mothers feel connected to their bodies, at home in their skin, and navigate anxiety, overwhelm, and life transitions with compassion and resilience. My therapeutic approach is grounded in somatic therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS), offering a space where every part of you is welcome. Whether you’re navigating pregnancy or postpartum, healing your relationship with food and your body, or wanting to feel more at home in yourself, I can help you slow down, listen inward, and live the life you want.
I help women and mothers feel connected to their bodies, at home in their skin, and navigate anxiety, overwhelm, and life transitions with compassion and resilience. My therapeutic approach is grounded in somatic therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS), offering a space where every part of you is welcome. Whether you’re navigating pregnancy or postpartum, healing your relationship with food and your body, or wanting to feel more at home in yourself, I can help you slow down, listen inward, and live the life you want.
(206) 456-2518 View (206) 456-2518
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Gillian B Vik
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Seattle, WA 98112
Are you feeling bad about persistent patterns in your life, but struggle to understand or change them? Does it sometimes feel like you are can't get traction on making changes you want in your life? Therapy can help you learn more about yourself teach you new ways to interact and connect. By exploring the past and the present, therapy can uncover old patterns you are unconsciously repeating.
Are you feeling bad about persistent patterns in your life, but struggle to understand or change them? Does it sometimes feel like you are can't get traction on making changes you want in your life? Therapy can help you learn more about yourself teach you new ways to interact and connect. By exploring the past and the present, therapy can uncover old patterns you are unconsciously repeating.
(206) 966-6187 View (206) 966-6187
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Elizabeth Burdzy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
Navigating mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, and trauma-related challenges can feel overwhelming, leaving you disconnected from yourself and those around you. These experiences can shape thoughts, emotions, and relationships in ways that feel isolating. Therapy is a space to explore these patterns, uncover new ways of coping, and build a sense of stability.
Navigating mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, and trauma-related challenges can feel overwhelming, leaving you disconnected from yourself and those around you. These experiences can shape thoughts, emotions, and relationships in ways that feel isolating. Therapy is a space to explore these patterns, uncover new ways of coping, and build a sense of stability.
(206) 495-0489 View (206) 495-0489
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Cindy Roach
Pre-Licensed Professional
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
If you're feeling stuck in anxiety, weighed down by past experiences, or just not like yourself lately—you're not alone. Life can feel heavy sometimes, especially when you're carrying things no one else can see. I’m here to offer a safe, supportive space where you can breathe, speak freely, and begin to heal at your own pace. Therapy doesn’t have to feel clinical or intimidating. In our work together, you can expect warmth, honesty, and a space that’s truly yours. Healing is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone. If you're ready to take the first step, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
If you're feeling stuck in anxiety, weighed down by past experiences, or just not like yourself lately—you're not alone. Life can feel heavy sometimes, especially when you're carrying things no one else can see. I’m here to offer a safe, supportive space where you can breathe, speak freely, and begin to heal at your own pace. Therapy doesn’t have to feel clinical or intimidating. In our work together, you can expect warmth, honesty, and a space that’s truly yours. Healing is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone. If you're ready to take the first step, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
(425) 475-2114 View (425) 475-2114

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FAQ - Therapist Gender
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.