Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Seattle, WA
My primary modalties of expertise are Internal Family Systems (IFS), Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and mindfulness/compassion-focused interventions (e.g. DBT, ACT).
Living with chronic pain—especially when doctors can’t find a clear cause—can leave you feeling invalidated, stuck, and exhausted. You may feel like your body is betraying you, or that the pain has taken over your life. I have over 10 years of experience specializing in chronic pain therapy grounded in neuroscience and nervous system regulation. My approach integrates Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you unlearn pain and reconnect with your body in a safer, more empowering way.
My primary modalties of expertise are Internal Family Systems (IFS), Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and mindfulness/compassion-focused interventions (e.g. DBT, ACT).
Living with chronic pain—especially when doctors can’t find a clear cause—can leave you feeling invalidated, stuck, and exhausted. You may feel like your body is betraying you, or that the pain has taken over your life. I have over 10 years of experience specializing in chronic pain therapy grounded in neuroscience and nervous system regulation. My approach integrates Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you unlearn pain and reconnect with your body in a safer, more empowering way.
I offers holistic mental health care, including medication management, mindfulness therapy, emotion focused couples therapy and ketamine therapy.
Over fifteen years I have learned that although we all face very similar core challenges, the tone of our individual experiences, and hence needs vary. The only place to start is right where you are.
I offers holistic mental health care, including medication management, mindfulness therapy, emotion focused couples therapy and ketamine therapy.
Over fifteen years I have learned that although we all face very similar core challenges, the tone of our individual experiences, and hence needs vary. The only place to start is right where you are.
I utilize the power of mindfulness to help clients connect with their inner wisdom and gain deeper self-awareness.
Our relationships—with ourselves and others—are fundamental to our overall wellbeing. Yet, for many, past wounds can create barriers to connecting in the ways we long for. I work with clients to identify the coping mechanisms that once helped them navigate life but are no longer serving them in the present. By exploring these survival strategies, we create space to cultivate compassion for ourselves and others. Through this practice of self-acceptance, we can begin to build the deeper, more meaningful connections we've been longing for. I see therapy as a safe space to practice the vulnerability that brings true intimacy.
I utilize the power of mindfulness to help clients connect with their inner wisdom and gain deeper self-awareness.
Our relationships—with ourselves and others—are fundamental to our overall wellbeing. Yet, for many, past wounds can create barriers to connecting in the ways we long for. I work with clients to identify the coping mechanisms that once helped them navigate life but are no longer serving them in the present. By exploring these survival strategies, we create space to cultivate compassion for ourselves and others. Through this practice of self-acceptance, we can begin to build the deeper, more meaningful connections we've been longing for. I see therapy as a safe space to practice the vulnerability that brings true intimacy.
K’Leia Wilson
Pre-Licensed Professional, EdS, NCSP, LMHCA
Seattle, WA 98115
Waitlist for new clients
By taking time to develop a therapeutic relationship and explore mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral strategies, I will support you to notice, cope, and appreciate your own range of emotions, and those of others, without judgement.
Mood Check Therapy empowers individuals to build a solid self-love practice early in their lives that they will lean on when experiencing uncomfortable emotions and thoughts. Clients may have difficulty going to school or being flexible with others, getting started or finishing a task, and looking to feel comfortable and confident more of the time.
By taking time to develop a therapeutic relationship and explore mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral strategies, I will support you to notice, cope, and appreciate your own range of emotions, and those of others, without judgement.
Mood Check Therapy empowers individuals to build a solid self-love practice early in their lives that they will lean on when experiencing uncomfortable emotions and thoughts. Clients may have difficulty going to school or being flexible with others, getting started or finishing a task, and looking to feel comfortable and confident more of the time.
My specialty is EMDR, but I employ somatic work, mindfulness, and "parts" work for trauma healing.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected? Whether you're navigating anxiety or trauma, iIf you’re navigating a major life transition, the challenges of new parenthood, or the lasting impact of childhood trauma, you don’t have to do it alone. I work with individuals who are ready to engage in deep, meaningful healing—whether that means untangling old wounds, finding balance in neurodivergence, or reclaiming a sense of safety and wholeness after trauma. Many of my clients are deep thinkers, sensitive souls, or those who have felt "different" in some way—together, we explore ways to heal, self-understand, and thrive.
My specialty is EMDR, but I employ somatic work, mindfulness, and "parts" work for trauma healing.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected? Whether you're navigating anxiety or trauma, iIf you’re navigating a major life transition, the challenges of new parenthood, or the lasting impact of childhood trauma, you don’t have to do it alone. I work with individuals who are ready to engage in deep, meaningful healing—whether that means untangling old wounds, finding balance in neurodivergence, or reclaiming a sense of safety and wholeness after trauma. Many of my clients are deep thinkers, sensitive souls, or those who have felt "different" in some way—together, we explore ways to heal, self-understand, and thrive.
I help you using a blend of depth psychology, attachment healing, mindfulness work, tarot, astrology, journeying and intuitive insight in the spirit of collaboration.
You’ve worked hard to build your life, yet something still feels missing. Maybe it’s self-doubt, burnout, or the fear that you’ll never feel like enough. Maybe past traumas or painful experiences still shape the way you see yourself. I help people from all walks of life heal from the past, rebuild self-trust, and step into confidence, clarity, and deep self-worth. This isn’t about coping or fixing—it’s about transforming. I help you to break free from trauma, self-sabotage, fear and stuck patterns—so you can fully own your worth and create a life that feels deeply aligned with your true self.
I help you using a blend of depth psychology, attachment healing, mindfulness work, tarot, astrology, journeying and intuitive insight in the spirit of collaboration.
You’ve worked hard to build your life, yet something still feels missing. Maybe it’s self-doubt, burnout, or the fear that you’ll never feel like enough. Maybe past traumas or painful experiences still shape the way you see yourself. I help people from all walks of life heal from the past, rebuild self-trust, and step into confidence, clarity, and deep self-worth. This isn’t about coping or fixing—it’s about transforming. I help you to break free from trauma, self-sabotage, fear and stuck patterns—so you can fully own your worth and create a life that feels deeply aligned with your true self.
I may draw on attachment theory, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to explore how your thoughts affect your emotions, while also striving to create a therapeutic experience that feels safe and supportive.
Sometimes the current challenges of our lives, as well as unhealed wounds from the past, impede our ability to live as fully as we aspire. Through creating a safe and compassionate therapeutic space, I strive to work collaboratively with clients to consider a variety of possibilities in how they relate to and meet their unique life challenges. Ultimately, I believe that being understood is a powerful catalyst for change.
I may draw on attachment theory, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to explore how your thoughts affect your emotions, while also striving to create a therapeutic experience that feels safe and supportive.
Sometimes the current challenges of our lives, as well as unhealed wounds from the past, impede our ability to live as fully as we aspire. Through creating a safe and compassionate therapeutic space, I strive to work collaboratively with clients to consider a variety of possibilities in how they relate to and meet their unique life challenges. Ultimately, I believe that being understood is a powerful catalyst for change.
Depth psychology is my theoretical orientation and I also utilize the skill building modalities of evidence-based practices such as CBT and Mindfulness to help my clients restructure cognitions and recalibrate experience.
I am a seasoned therapist with a solid background of training in counseling psychology and I keep a very enthusiastic learning edge on perspectives and developments in psychotherapy. I can always find a way to generate an earnest and stimulative approach to working with clients in therapy. I believe that persons seeking therapy hope to find someone who has a mature range of life experience, sophisticated knowledge of the therapeutic process, a tested repertoire of counseling skills and the ability to provide the anticipatory guidance that fosters self-determination and meaningful life changes. I am confident I have these attributes.
Depth psychology is my theoretical orientation and I also utilize the skill building modalities of evidence-based practices such as CBT and Mindfulness to help my clients restructure cognitions and recalibrate experience.
I am a seasoned therapist with a solid background of training in counseling psychology and I keep a very enthusiastic learning edge on perspectives and developments in psychotherapy. I can always find a way to generate an earnest and stimulative approach to working with clients in therapy. I believe that persons seeking therapy hope to find someone who has a mature range of life experience, sophisticated knowledge of the therapeutic process, a tested repertoire of counseling skills and the ability to provide the anticipatory guidance that fosters self-determination and meaningful life changes. I am confident I have these attributes.
I use a blend of DBT, insight-oriented, mindfulness, and trauma-focused therapy.
I am Michael Gwanjaye, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with individuals between 21 and 75 years struggling with Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, and Borderline Personality Disorder. Therapeutic relationship building is a core component of my practice.
I use a blend of DBT, insight-oriented, mindfulness, and trauma-focused therapy.
I am Michael Gwanjaye, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with individuals between 21 and 75 years struggling with Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, and Borderline Personality Disorder. Therapeutic relationship building is a core component of my practice.
I practice from a trauma-informed lens, incorporating somatic and mindfulness approaches to support whole-body healing.
I work with adults and young adults who are navigating life transitions, managing anxiety or depression, healing from intergenerational trauma, struggling with adoption issues, or exploring identity development. My clients may experience intense emotions or face challenges in building meaningful relationships. I strive to provide a safe, compassionate space where clients can deepen their self-awareness, embrace personal growth, and create meaningful change. My approach is client-centered, relational, and non-judgmental.
I practice from a trauma-informed lens, incorporating somatic and mindfulness approaches to support whole-body healing.
I work with adults and young adults who are navigating life transitions, managing anxiety or depression, healing from intergenerational trauma, struggling with adoption issues, or exploring identity development. My clients may experience intense emotions or face challenges in building meaningful relationships. I strive to provide a safe, compassionate space where clients can deepen their self-awareness, embrace personal growth, and create meaningful change. My approach is client-centered, relational, and non-judgmental.
While my clinical orientation is primarily informed by Gestalt and EFT principles, I utilize an eclectic variety of methods in my practice including Cognitive Behavioral, Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral techniques and Mindfulness, Experiential-based focusing, and Gottman therapy methods.
As a therapist, I believe first and foremost in the healing and growth that can happen in relationship. My therapeutic approach is about meeting people where they are, and engaging each individual in a healing dialogue that is appropriate and specific to his or her life. I am a process oriented therapist. This means that I am primarily interested in understanding the process through which my clients respond to the world and how they make meaning out of their experiences. My goal is to facilitate increased awareness in my clients and improve agency, choice, and connection in their lives.
While my clinical orientation is primarily informed by Gestalt and EFT principles, I utilize an eclectic variety of methods in my practice including Cognitive Behavioral, Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral techniques and Mindfulness, Experiential-based focusing, and Gottman therapy methods.
As a therapist, I believe first and foremost in the healing and growth that can happen in relationship. My therapeutic approach is about meeting people where they are, and engaging each individual in a healing dialogue that is appropriate and specific to his or her life. I am a process oriented therapist. This means that I am primarily interested in understanding the process through which my clients respond to the world and how they make meaning out of their experiences. My goal is to facilitate increased awareness in my clients and improve agency, choice, and connection in their lives.
I am trained in CBT, Mindfulness, Motivational (Person Centered and Collaborative), Trauma Informed Treatment, and Hypnotherapy.
I hope to assist you with relief of symptoms and and empower you with tools for increased self-mastery when dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, grief and loss, stress management and health improvement. Our work together involves careful listening and tailoring therapeutic approaches to meet your needs and goals.
I am trained in CBT, Mindfulness, Motivational (Person Centered and Collaborative), Trauma Informed Treatment, and Hypnotherapy.
I hope to assist you with relief of symptoms and and empower you with tools for increased self-mastery when dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, grief and loss, stress management and health improvement. Our work together involves careful listening and tailoring therapeutic approaches to meet your needs and goals.
I have extensive experience & training in Mindfulness-Based Practices, Somatic Therapy and Expressive Art Therapy to integrate creative art modalities for embodied transformation.
With genuine positive regard and a creative approach, my practice is committed to fostering awareness, healing and empowerment. The therapeutic relationship ultimately deepens the relationship with oneself and how we navigate challenges in the art of living. I facilitate with getting to the heart of the matter, gleaning meaningful insight, and building upon internal and external strengths. I have worked professionally for over 20 years, supporting a diverse population of hundreds of adults, youth, children, couples and families through and beyond, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, life transitions and relationship difficulties.
I have extensive experience & training in Mindfulness-Based Practices, Somatic Therapy and Expressive Art Therapy to integrate creative art modalities for embodied transformation.
With genuine positive regard and a creative approach, my practice is committed to fostering awareness, healing and empowerment. The therapeutic relationship ultimately deepens the relationship with oneself and how we navigate challenges in the art of living. I facilitate with getting to the heart of the matter, gleaning meaningful insight, and building upon internal and external strengths. I have worked professionally for over 20 years, supporting a diverse population of hundreds of adults, youth, children, couples and families through and beyond, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, life transitions and relationship difficulties.
I view health as a dynamic interplay between mind and body and will utilize mindfulness and somatic practices in sessions, a perspective enriched by my undergraduate studies in biology.
I view therapy as a collaborative process and want to honor your unique identity by understanding you within the context of your life. We will address your presenting concerns, while seeking to understand them within the greater framework of your personal history and development. I gravitate towards working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief, as well as clients seeking guidance with life transitions and self-actualization.
I view health as a dynamic interplay between mind and body and will utilize mindfulness and somatic practices in sessions, a perspective enriched by my undergraduate studies in biology.
I view therapy as a collaborative process and want to honor your unique identity by understanding you within the context of your life. We will address your presenting concerns, while seeking to understand them within the greater framework of your personal history and development. I gravitate towards working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief, as well as clients seeking guidance with life transitions and self-actualization.
I use a strengths-based, holistic approach, integrating a variety of techniques and theoretical approaches including mindfulness, narrative-focused-empowering you to write the rest of your story, and CBT-aiding in stuck patterns.
Engaging in therapy is an act of bravery and self-love. I have immediate in person, telehealth, & weekend availability. I offer a safe and sex positive place where you will feel seen and heard. My approach is collaborative, non-judgmental and gently direct. I work with clients who may be healing from trauma, experiencing grief and loss, exploring their identity, or grappling with anxiety. I tailor each session to the unique needs of my clients. If you suffer from awful panic attacks, I'll give you strategies to tolerate and manage them so you can stop canceling plans at the last minute and gain control over your anxiety
I use a strengths-based, holistic approach, integrating a variety of techniques and theoretical approaches including mindfulness, narrative-focused-empowering you to write the rest of your story, and CBT-aiding in stuck patterns.
Engaging in therapy is an act of bravery and self-love. I have immediate in person, telehealth, & weekend availability. I offer a safe and sex positive place where you will feel seen and heard. My approach is collaborative, non-judgmental and gently direct. I work with clients who may be healing from trauma, experiencing grief and loss, exploring their identity, or grappling with anxiety. I tailor each session to the unique needs of my clients. If you suffer from awful panic attacks, I'll give you strategies to tolerate and manage them so you can stop canceling plans at the last minute and gain control over your anxiety
I am influenced by neuroscience research, mindfulness meditation principles, psychosomatics, spirituality and trauma-informed care.
I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, conflict, or issues of identity, especially those in the queer and/or neurodiverse communities. My goal for clinical work together is to provide a safe space to build upon existing strengths, foster self-compassion and self-understanding, and be a true collaborator in the exploration of conscious or unconscious thoughts, behaviors, feelings and reactions that may be holding you back from feeling well. I hope to promote true change together through a supportive, accepting, caring, educational and encouraging therapeutic relationship.
I am influenced by neuroscience research, mindfulness meditation principles, psychosomatics, spirituality and trauma-informed care.
I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, conflict, or issues of identity, especially those in the queer and/or neurodiverse communities. My goal for clinical work together is to provide a safe space to build upon existing strengths, foster self-compassion and self-understanding, and be a true collaborator in the exploration of conscious or unconscious thoughts, behaviors, feelings and reactions that may be holding you back from feeling well. I hope to promote true change together through a supportive, accepting, caring, educational and encouraging therapeutic relationship.
I have experience and extensive training in CPT for trauma, CBT and Behavioral Activation for anxiety, depression and ADHD; as well as DBT and mindfulness approaches for complex trauma.
The good news- therapy is effective. The bad news- mental health symptoms often get in the way of attending therapy. This is why my services are offered through a secure online platform. I offer video and phone based therapy. Trouble leaving the house or getting out of bed? That’s ok, I’ll meet you right where you are. As someone who has felt what my clients feel, it is deeply meaningful for me to help you find your way. Insecure and untrusting? Deeply depressed? Find yourself self-sabotaging? Ive been there. Let’s make that a part of your past.
I have experience and extensive training in CPT for trauma, CBT and Behavioral Activation for anxiety, depression and ADHD; as well as DBT and mindfulness approaches for complex trauma.
The good news- therapy is effective. The bad news- mental health symptoms often get in the way of attending therapy. This is why my services are offered through a secure online platform. I offer video and phone based therapy. Trouble leaving the house or getting out of bed? That’s ok, I’ll meet you right where you are. As someone who has felt what my clients feel, it is deeply meaningful for me to help you find your way. Insecure and untrusting? Deeply depressed? Find yourself self-sabotaging? Ive been there. Let’s make that a part of your past.
My work is informed by my life experiences, graduate training, meditation practice (I’m a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher), and my background in music and art.
Are you feeling stuck? Finding it difficult to know how to make a change?
I can help you break out of this difficult cycle.
My approach to therapy focuses on understanding and accepting you as you are right now, and creating a safe space to explore your needs, and to provide support, guidance, and the skills necessary to live a satisfying and meaningful life.
My work is informed by my life experiences, graduate training, meditation practice (I’m a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher), and my background in music and art.
Are you feeling stuck? Finding it difficult to know how to make a change?
I can help you break out of this difficult cycle.
My approach to therapy focuses on understanding and accepting you as you are right now, and creating a safe space to explore your needs, and to provide support, guidance, and the skills necessary to live a satisfying and meaningful life.
I use a strength-based perspective and a wide range of approaches, such as trauma-focused interventions, CBT, solution-focused treatment, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative therapy, and mindfulness.
Whatever you are going through, you shouldn't have to go through it alone. Sometimes, we encounter barriers that can keep us from living the joyous life we deserve. Maybe those barriers include: depression, anxiety, or trauma reactions. Perhaps you need help on building your skills, strengths, resiliency, and emotional awareness to cope with the various challenges throughout life. Or, maybe you want the tools to align your life with your values and vision. Even though painful, difficult experiences are inevitable, that does not mean we can't live our best lives, or be our most authentic and fulfilled selves.
I use a strength-based perspective and a wide range of approaches, such as trauma-focused interventions, CBT, solution-focused treatment, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative therapy, and mindfulness.
Whatever you are going through, you shouldn't have to go through it alone. Sometimes, we encounter barriers that can keep us from living the joyous life we deserve. Maybe those barriers include: depression, anxiety, or trauma reactions. Perhaps you need help on building your skills, strengths, resiliency, and emotional awareness to cope with the various challenges throughout life. Or, maybe you want the tools to align your life with your values and vision. Even though painful, difficult experiences are inevitable, that does not mean we can't live our best lives, or be our most authentic and fulfilled selves.
I integrate multiple modalities and draw from elements of mindfulness practice, CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and somatics, among others.
Seeking therapy is brave. I honor the vulnerability that brought you here and am excited to collaborate with you as you heal and grow. My approach is relational, eclectic, trauma-informed, and embraces you as a whole person, with a foundational acknowledgement that we all carry both individual and collective wounds. Sessions are tailored to your needs and incorporate self-examination and skill-building. I work well with adults from all walks of life who struggle with stress and imbalance exacerbated by big changes, internal narratives, oppressive systems, and entrenched patterns of relating and coping.
I integrate multiple modalities and draw from elements of mindfulness practice, CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and somatics, among others.
Seeking therapy is brave. I honor the vulnerability that brought you here and am excited to collaborate with you as you heal and grow. My approach is relational, eclectic, trauma-informed, and embraces you as a whole person, with a foundational acknowledgement that we all carry both individual and collective wounds. Sessions are tailored to your needs and incorporate self-examination and skill-building. I work well with adults from all walks of life who struggle with stress and imbalance exacerbated by big changes, internal narratives, oppressive systems, and entrenched patterns of relating and coping.
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- Mercer Island
- Seatac
- Shoreline
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