Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Seattle, WA
I want to congratulate you on taking the first step towards making meaningful change in your life and recognize the courage it takes to do so. I have helped clients who are coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, hopelessness, difficult relationships, and significant life transitions. My approach to therapy is to begin with the issues, concerns and feelings that have motivated you to seek help. I want to allow you to move through therapy at a desirable pace, and when it is helpful, I am here to provide reflections, feedback and coping techniques along the way.
I want to congratulate you on taking the first step towards making meaningful change in your life and recognize the courage it takes to do so. I have helped clients who are coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, hopelessness, difficult relationships, and significant life transitions. My approach to therapy is to begin with the issues, concerns and feelings that have motivated you to seek help. I want to allow you to move through therapy at a desirable pace, and when it is helpful, I am here to provide reflections, feedback and coping techniques along the way.
We are created, live, and change within relationship. It is in relationship that we experience love and comfort, as well as pain and confusion. It is often this pain and confusion that leads people to seek therapy. In therapy, you experience a relationship that is centered on your growth and well being, providing a context for both exploration and experience. My goal in therapy is to help you live a full and healthy life, both in relationship to others and to your self.
We are created, live, and change within relationship. It is in relationship that we experience love and comfort, as well as pain and confusion. It is often this pain and confusion that leads people to seek therapy. In therapy, you experience a relationship that is centered on your growth and well being, providing a context for both exploration and experience. My goal in therapy is to help you live a full and healthy life, both in relationship to others and to your self.
I approach therapy from a heart-centered place, believing that genuine connection and compassion are essential to healing. My focus is on creating a supportive space where you can process, reflect, gain awareness, and heal. I have particular experience supporting individuals working through trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.
I approach therapy from a heart-centered place, believing that genuine connection and compassion are essential to healing. My focus is on creating a supportive space where you can process, reflect, gain awareness, and heal. I have particular experience supporting individuals working through trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.
I enjoy working with individuals, adolescents and families and have a theoretical orientation that is client-centered and systemic, meaning that client’s goals, beliefs, values are honored, and respected. My approach is integrative, holistic, and considers the whole person which includes mind, body, and spirit. I take an individualized approach with each and every client to ensure their goals, hopes, and dreams are realized.
I enjoy working with individuals, adolescents and families and have a theoretical orientation that is client-centered and systemic, meaning that client’s goals, beliefs, values are honored, and respected. My approach is integrative, holistic, and considers the whole person which includes mind, body, and spirit. I take an individualized approach with each and every client to ensure their goals, hopes, and dreams are realized.
Immediate openings! My passion is helping people move beyond life's challenges by promoting self-understanding, learning how our minds work, and cultivating healthy relationships. In the modern world, it's easy to get pulled down and stuck in so many different ways - difficulties with our relationships, our minds, our bodies, our work, our cultures. We can feel so lost that it's hard to even imagine what meaningful change looks like. Fortunately, there are strategies and tools that can help us reconnect with joy and positive emotion and find paths to personal growth. Ultimately, we create lives worth living - lives worth loving.
Immediate openings! My passion is helping people move beyond life's challenges by promoting self-understanding, learning how our minds work, and cultivating healthy relationships. In the modern world, it's easy to get pulled down and stuck in so many different ways - difficulties with our relationships, our minds, our bodies, our work, our cultures. We can feel so lost that it's hard to even imagine what meaningful change looks like. Fortunately, there are strategies and tools that can help us reconnect with joy and positive emotion and find paths to personal growth. Ultimately, we create lives worth living - lives worth loving.
Are you seeking support for life transitions, trauma, attachment wounds, eating disorders/ disordered eating, challenges navigating the world as an LGBTQ+ or neurodivergent human, or support in your relationships? I would be honored to support you through any challenges you are facing on your life. We humans are hard wired for connection and healing is relational. My style is warm, engaging, collaborative and sometimes goofy (therapy isn't only serious). I believe that all bodies (anti fat bias, anti ableism) and all brains are amazing (neurodiversity affirming). I will trust your knowing of you.
Are you seeking support for life transitions, trauma, attachment wounds, eating disorders/ disordered eating, challenges navigating the world as an LGBTQ+ or neurodivergent human, or support in your relationships? I would be honored to support you through any challenges you are facing on your life. We humans are hard wired for connection and healing is relational. My style is warm, engaging, collaborative and sometimes goofy (therapy isn't only serious). I believe that all bodies (anti fat bias, anti ableism) and all brains are amazing (neurodiversity affirming). I will trust your knowing of you.
In accompanying you along your journey, you can expect humanity, humor, and attention to difficult conversations and experiences. Validation, building skills or insight into what you bring to the table is a priority. I have worked with people in recovery from addiction, eating disorders, and trauma as well as those coping with life stressors, anxiety/depression and other concerns. I enjoy working with young adults who are developing their identity and discovering themselves and their values. I also welcome working with those in midlife or older who are encountering new challenges with aging.
In accompanying you along your journey, you can expect humanity, humor, and attention to difficult conversations and experiences. Validation, building skills or insight into what you bring to the table is a priority. I have worked with people in recovery from addiction, eating disorders, and trauma as well as those coping with life stressors, anxiety/depression and other concerns. I enjoy working with young adults who are developing their identity and discovering themselves and their values. I also welcome working with those in midlife or older who are encountering new challenges with aging.
Oy my honeys, It's been a time! If you just need a place to land, feel known, to be met by a welcoming human in these uncertain times, you are not alone. If you've been carrying your load, feeling invisible, or stuck, or burdened with old hurts that feel like they will never loose the sting, I understand. If you are grieving loss, or confronting new challenges, I am here. I work with adults. I work relationally, somatically & with the many parts of you. My experiences give me perspective, they have taught me humility. I am direct, invitational, intuitive, collaborative, curious, reverent & silly. “Who feels it knows it”, J. Cliff.
Oy my honeys, It's been a time! If you just need a place to land, feel known, to be met by a welcoming human in these uncertain times, you are not alone. If you've been carrying your load, feeling invisible, or stuck, or burdened with old hurts that feel like they will never loose the sting, I understand. If you are grieving loss, or confronting new challenges, I am here. I work with adults. I work relationally, somatically & with the many parts of you. My experiences give me perspective, they have taught me humility. I am direct, invitational, intuitive, collaborative, curious, reverent & silly. “Who feels it knows it”, J. Cliff.
Whatever the reason you are here, welcome. I’m glad that you are taking steps toward prioritizing you and your health. We all deserve health, happiness, and aliveness and therapy can be a part of that journey. You might be dissatisfied with your life or relationships and want change. Your experience of dissatisfaction can look like anxiety, depression, disconnection from your desire or pleasure, identity confusion, or feelings of self-hatred or worthlessness. I work with clients from a variety of backgrounds, religions, cultures, and communities, including the queer community, and with people in all types of relationship styles.
Whatever the reason you are here, welcome. I’m glad that you are taking steps toward prioritizing you and your health. We all deserve health, happiness, and aliveness and therapy can be a part of that journey. You might be dissatisfied with your life or relationships and want change. Your experience of dissatisfaction can look like anxiety, depression, disconnection from your desire or pleasure, identity confusion, or feelings of self-hatred or worthlessness. I work with clients from a variety of backgrounds, religions, cultures, and communities, including the queer community, and with people in all types of relationship styles.
I have experience working with clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidal ideation, self-harm, and phobias.
I focus on relationship-building, playfulness, and respect. Rooted in evidenced-based treatment, my clients and I collaborative on goals and treatment targets to fit their needs. With me, clients always know what they are working on and why.
I aim to provide trauma-informed care. This includes how trauma impacts the brain and body as well as the ongoing trauma of being in a marginalized community. I am committed to providing antiracist and anticolonial, Queer and Trans affirming, and neurodiverse affirming care. I specialize in working with teens young adults, particularly college-age folks.
I have experience working with clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidal ideation, self-harm, and phobias.
I focus on relationship-building, playfulness, and respect. Rooted in evidenced-based treatment, my clients and I collaborative on goals and treatment targets to fit their needs. With me, clients always know what they are working on and why.
I aim to provide trauma-informed care. This includes how trauma impacts the brain and body as well as the ongoing trauma of being in a marginalized community. I am committed to providing antiracist and anticolonial, Queer and Trans affirming, and neurodiverse affirming care. I specialize in working with teens young adults, particularly college-age folks.
I am a believer in the power of therapy for everyone. We all need a safe place to vent, feel validated in our experiences and be able to process the difficult parts of life. Humor and hope are two key elements of my work with clients. I have been working as a counselor for over 8 years and have found that through humor, collaboration and understanding- we can make incredible leaps towards healing and becoming our best selves. I look forward to guiding you along this journey.
I am a believer in the power of therapy for everyone. We all need a safe place to vent, feel validated in our experiences and be able to process the difficult parts of life. Humor and hope are two key elements of my work with clients. I have been working as a counselor for over 8 years and have found that through humor, collaboration and understanding- we can make incredible leaps towards healing and becoming our best selves. I look forward to guiding you along this journey.
New Perceptions Counseling, PLLC, Tayler Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, I’m Tayler Peterson, a licensed associate therapist with an MSW from the University of Washington. I work with kids, teens, and adults, and I aim to create a space that feels safe, real, and judgment-free. I use a relational model for therapy, utilizing trust as the foundation of our work together. Therapy with me isn’t about “fixing” you—it’s about understanding you, exploring what’s really going on, building trust, and moving forward in a way that feels right for you, at your pace, because I believe each person knows themselves best.
Hi, I’m Tayler Peterson, a licensed associate therapist with an MSW from the University of Washington. I work with kids, teens, and adults, and I aim to create a space that feels safe, real, and judgment-free. I use a relational model for therapy, utilizing trust as the foundation of our work together. Therapy with me isn’t about “fixing” you—it’s about understanding you, exploring what’s really going on, building trust, and moving forward in a way that feels right for you, at your pace, because I believe each person knows themselves best.
I will actively use my training and experience to help you meet your needs & goals. Successful treatment is a direct result of mutual efforts, honesty, respect, and collaboration. Life is full of transitions. Many transitions require skill to navigate. Some happen easily and others require thought, planning and occasionally outside help. I regularly help people manage depression, anxiety, life & work transitions, relationship problems, the processing of and recovery from trauma, and developmental issues throughout the lifespan.
I will actively use my training and experience to help you meet your needs & goals. Successful treatment is a direct result of mutual efforts, honesty, respect, and collaboration. Life is full of transitions. Many transitions require skill to navigate. Some happen easily and others require thought, planning and occasionally outside help. I regularly help people manage depression, anxiety, life & work transitions, relationship problems, the processing of and recovery from trauma, and developmental issues throughout the lifespan.
Feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, trauma, the challenges of ADHD, or navigating life as an LGBTQ+ individual in a world that isn’t always accepting can feel isolating. You deserve a space where your whole self is honored—respected, affirmed, and never judged. Together, we’ll explore what matters most to you, uncover the roots of your struggles, and create strategies that fit your needs. My goal is to help you heal, build resilience, and embrace meaningful change in a safe, supportive environment.
Feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, trauma, the challenges of ADHD, or navigating life as an LGBTQ+ individual in a world that isn’t always accepting can feel isolating. You deserve a space where your whole self is honored—respected, affirmed, and never judged. Together, we’ll explore what matters most to you, uncover the roots of your struggles, and create strategies that fit your needs. My goal is to help you heal, build resilience, and embrace meaningful change in a safe, supportive environment.
Have you lost your sense of vitality in life? Do you find yourself feeling numb, despondent, or disconnected from yourself and your relationships? Are you struggling to find meaning or purpose? Do you find yourself bewildered by your own behavior yet you continue to repeat destructive patterns despite negative consequences? If this sounds like you, I am here to help.
As an existential-relational therapist, I will guide you in approaching therapy through the lens of the meaning you have ascribed to your pursuits and to the quality of your relationships, both with yourself and others.
Have you lost your sense of vitality in life? Do you find yourself feeling numb, despondent, or disconnected from yourself and your relationships? Are you struggling to find meaning or purpose? Do you find yourself bewildered by your own behavior yet you continue to repeat destructive patterns despite negative consequences? If this sounds like you, I am here to help.
As an existential-relational therapist, I will guide you in approaching therapy through the lens of the meaning you have ascribed to your pursuits and to the quality of your relationships, both with yourself and others.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist based in Seattle, WA. I specialize in evidence-based assessment and therapy for both children and adolescents. While I've spent much of my specialist practice at the intersection of ADHD and anxiety disorders, my generalist training has also prepared me to support those with sleep problems, depression, and adjustment issues across age groups. My evidence-based and culturally informed practice warmly welcomes individuals from underserved communities, including BIPOC, international students, and immigrants.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist based in Seattle, WA. I specialize in evidence-based assessment and therapy for both children and adolescents. While I've spent much of my specialist practice at the intersection of ADHD and anxiety disorders, my generalist training has also prepared me to support those with sleep problems, depression, and adjustment issues across age groups. My evidence-based and culturally informed practice warmly welcomes individuals from underserved communities, including BIPOC, international students, and immigrants.
As a clinical social worker, I am dedicated to creating a supportive and nonjudgmental space for teens and young adults feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and challenges. I help teens and young adults work through anxiety and depression so they can feel more in control and less overwhelmed. Whether it’s stress from school, social pressure, or big life changes, I offer a supportive space to talk things out, understand what’s going on underneath the anxiety, and learn tools that actually help in day-to-day life. I plan to transition to online therapy only starting June 1st, 2026.
As a clinical social worker, I am dedicated to creating a supportive and nonjudgmental space for teens and young adults feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and challenges. I help teens and young adults work through anxiety and depression so they can feel more in control and less overwhelmed. Whether it’s stress from school, social pressure, or big life changes, I offer a supportive space to talk things out, understand what’s going on underneath the anxiety, and learn tools that actually help in day-to-day life. I plan to transition to online therapy only starting June 1st, 2026.
Hi, I'm Will. I'm glad you are here. Seeking help can be overwhelming when you are struggling just to get through the day. I hope to make the process a little easier for you. I have lots of experience working with all kinds of people suffering from depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, unwanted substance use, bipolar disorder, relationship issues and more. You want to feel better, to stop worrying about the future and rehashing the past, to move through what keeps you stuck in distress, to feel freedom, and some measure of peace. I am confident that therapy can help.
Hi, I'm Will. I'm glad you are here. Seeking help can be overwhelming when you are struggling just to get through the day. I hope to make the process a little easier for you. I have lots of experience working with all kinds of people suffering from depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, unwanted substance use, bipolar disorder, relationship issues and more. You want to feel better, to stop worrying about the future and rehashing the past, to move through what keeps you stuck in distress, to feel freedom, and some measure of peace. I am confident that therapy can help.
I work with individual adults and adolescents who need a safe and honest place to reimagine what life can be, as they navigate difficult and overwhelming experiences, relationships, or transitions. While our work can include clinical assessment and specific treatment goals, you are likely interested in therapy for more personal reasons. Perhaps your life has become dominated by loneliness, confusion, broken relationships, unmanageable anger or deep sadness. Perhaps you feel completely stuck. Your priorities and needs will guide our work together.
I work with individual adults and adolescents who need a safe and honest place to reimagine what life can be, as they navigate difficult and overwhelming experiences, relationships, or transitions. While our work can include clinical assessment and specific treatment goals, you are likely interested in therapy for more personal reasons. Perhaps your life has become dominated by loneliness, confusion, broken relationships, unmanageable anger or deep sadness. Perhaps you feel completely stuck. Your priorities and needs will guide our work together.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
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