Regence Therapists in Seattle, WA

You may have heard a saying that depression arises from living in the past, anxiety from living in the future, and the antidote for both is living in the present. Many of us push away the present moment with distractions, automatic behaviors, over-committing, substance use, and screen-time. Other times when we slow down enough to be present, we might not like the person we find ourselves to be - out of alignment with our environment or acting in ways that don’t match our values. However you are trying to get "un-stuck" or find a more authentic self, it helps to have a guide who can help you find footing.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist treating individuals, couples and families with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sexual concerns and career challenges. I work to establish a place where people can disclose and pursue their most personal challenges openly and truthfully. Therapy is a kind of 'second chance', an opportunity to 'correct' behaviors that may have been necessary in the past.

I enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds who want to be free from suffering and are interested in exploring how changing our thoughts (and/or our relationship to them) can bring about profound and lasting emotional relief.

Jahthaime Smith MS, is a licensed counselor who specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Ecological Theory to help clients identify thinking patterns and societal influences contributing to imbalance. Originally from NYC, this counselor brings his diverse spiritual, cultural, and mental cultivation to therapy. With a BA from Penn State, MS from Chatham (Pittsburgh), having lived in Seattle, San Diego, and Los Angeles, and currently working on my PhD, I was fortunate to encounter, work alongside, and counsel a diverse clientele. This experience enabled me to help provide insight to clients of all backgrounds. GROUPS only

Welcome! I am a warm, compassionate and experienced counselor who works in a collaborative style that allows you to draw upon your own strengths and experience in order to grow. Trust and a sense of safety are the necessary foundations for effective treatment. You need to feel connected and understood to share your internal world. I respect the tremendous courage it takes to face up to deeply buried or avoided thoughts and feelings. My ability to listen, follow and connect deeply will enable you to feel safe enough to explore the problems which have hindered your life and relationships.

I believe that you do not have to have it all figured out to move forward. Wherever you are, I will meet you there and help you to identify negative patterns or challenges, as well as strategies to learn and grow. I work with clients to help them rediscover their strengths and what they want their life to look like. I challenge clients in an emotionally safe environment to make changes that enable them to have more power and control over their lives. I work with Couples, Individuals and Teens.

My path to the study of nutrition and counseling began in 2008 when my doctor helped me realize the connection between my mood and my choices in food. She suggested a dietary shift that changed my life. After many years of study and clinical work I've learned many other ways to help the brain and body through nutrition and counseling. From 2012-2014 I worked as an intern therapist at Seattle Counseling Service where I taught an ongoing Food & Mood group. Since then I have worked in private practice helping people with food and mental health issues.

We are a soul-rooted collective of healing practitioners serving individuals, couples, families, and communities in Seattle, WA. Our collective of therapists, counselors, bodyworkers, coaches, and spiritual practitioners share a commitment to fostering social change through cooperative and reciprocal models for work and life. We share values and community in the spirit of providing ethical, professional healing services.

I specialize on working with people who work under pressure and need to feel at their best. My goal is to help you improve the quality of your life, dramatically. I'll help you identify positive changes to reduce your anxiety, ease your stress, and gain more control in your life. You will achieve a higher quality of life in a non-judgmental space, you'll discover untapped strengths, and you will enhance your current capacity to cope with the difficulties of life.

As your therapist, I strive to be compassionate, non-judgmental, and collaborative as we work together to help you overcome the obstacles of depression, anxiety, trauma, adversity, and and other life stressors. While I have a special interest in working with teenagers and young adults, I am open to working with anyone age 16 to late adulthood. I strive to be culturally-sensitive and am open to working with people from all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ individuals.