Therapists in Seattle, WA

Ari Gartin, LMHC, Ph.D.(c) is a licensed mental health counselor and a clinical psychology candidate in Washington State. She is a kink-aware therapist who provides specialized therapy to individuals and couples living with premarital or marital questions or challenges around sex positivity. Additionally, she is trained in eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, mental health assessment, life transitions, and forensic consultation. Ari is currently accepting new clients and is also available for clinical supervision for mental health professional associates seeking to become licensed in Washington State.

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.

The first step to healing is recognizing that you need support reaching your desired emotional and mental wellness. Choosing a therapist you can connect with is critical to successful treatment. When working with clients, I use a non-judgmental collaborative approach while receiving authentic validation of life struggles and also encouraging clients to move toward change and healing. My expertise includes helping client process loss, navigating through life stressors, and adjusting to life transitions.

Not accepting new clients currently, please check back in as this changes frequently. I believe therapy offers a profound opportunity for growth and change. I'll be curious about your experience, and we'll pay attention to what feels most important to you as we talk together about your thoughts and feelings. Through this process you'll gain a deeper understanding of yourself. You'll also come to better know your own strengths and resiliency. I am warm, thoughtful, and engaging in my approach and believe that a safe and supportive therapy relationship is essential in easing feelings of discomfort that normally accompany change.

Have you've come to a crossroad and know your life cannot stay the same? I offer a safe space to slow down and take an inventory; a place for you to do the work that will lead to change. Tuning to your inner wisdom is a first step. I provide support, patience, encouragement, homework, and challenges along the way to help you meet your goals. You are the expert of your life. At the core of my philosophy is a deep belief in our ability to heal.

I am known for my unapologetically fierce and compassionate anti-stigma approach and take pride in my east coast empathy, humor, and drive. I have been in Washington since 2019 and have worked on the front lines in mental health throughout the pandemic. I’m thrilled to incorporate my west coast love of the great outdoors, inclusivity, mindfulness, and culture into my practice for a well-rounded and empowering client experience. I deeply believe in the power of therapy, vulnerability, and validation. I provide safe space where you may speak your truth without fear, expect to be truly heard and seen, and know that you are valued.

It is difficult to choose a therapist. You will want someone who can understand your concerns, convey warmth and acceptance, and - most of all - be on your side. No psychobabble. I can offer you 30 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in resolving personal and relationship concerns in a compassionate, thoughtful, and safe therapeutic relationship. Patients describe me as effective, authentic, and intelligent and with a good sense of humor. And they tell me they get better. Whether it is feeling depressed or fearful,

I offer Individual Psychotherapy, Couples and Family Therapy to help people heal and develop skills for improving relationships and communication, find new ways to cope with stress, depression and anxiety, and create healthier and more adaptive patterns. My treatment approach is psychodynamic and client-centered, offered in a safe, compassionate and supportive environment. Attachment and family therapy can help strengthen bonds by resolving old patterns of interacting, and creating space for healthy, rewarding connections. I will listen and provide guidance and encouragement as you develop and achieve your goals.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the community of West Seattle. It is my honor and calling to help clients in their teens & twenties reach their full potential and recognize their unique strengths. I believe that while people are doing their best, with my help they can experience greater joy as we work together to relieve suffering. With the right therapeutic interventions, it is possible to flourish and create a life worth living. It is my passion to work with adolescents dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidality, chronic illness and self-esteem. I also work with athletes of all ages.

The world has always been hard to navigate, but you’ve created patterns and systems to help you survive. You’ve managed to be educationally and professionally successful, but your social relationships feel unsatisfying and hollow. Are you unsure in how to get your life to the next level? Maybe there’s a job promotion or life transition that you’re unsure how to make. Perhaps you desire to increase the intimacy in your social relationships, or feel like you aren’t missing the conversation in the room. If these are some of the challenges you face, I can help you solve these problems.

Everyone should have a safe space to be their true authentic self without judgment. During our time together, I’ll help improve your quality of life through short-term therapy that empowers you to solve your own problems. My approach is nonjudgmental and our work together is focusing on life's possibilities as you move forward

In my work with those between the ages of 12 and 25, I typically take a solution-focused approach. I believe in moving forward versus backwards by helping young people envision their preferred future. I take an interest in previous achievements, academic and otherwise, and believe in uncovering the motivation and resilience required to take next steps. It’s never too early, or too late, to begin planning for the type of life one desires to live.

I am a mixed-race, queer womxn of Nigerian and German heritage residing upon unceded Coast Salish and Duwamish lands. I am a person-centered and holistically focused therapist who is committed to centering the experiences of Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and Queer Folk, although I serve individuals, couples, and youth from all walks of life. I embrace a holistic view of well-being. I believe that connection to self, others, nature, and the transcendent can contribute to a healthy state of being. I utilize the application of Liberation, and social justice frameworks while adapting and incorporating new techniques as needed.

For 25 years I worked with over 16,000 suicidal patients on the mental health unit of St. Francis Hospital with my office partner, Psychiatrist Dr. Sunida Bintasan, From observing their common patterns, I created an educational program (for persons with issues of deep despair, hopelessness, depression, feeling "LOST" & "TRAPPED" & "STUCK", and often with recurrent suicidal thinking) called Contextual-Conceptual Therapy (CCT). Combining expressive arts techniques, education, and therapy using "maps, models, & metaphors", it helps clients discover the roots of their deep despair, feeling trapped & lost, and/or suicidal thinking.

***We do not accept insurance or vouchers of any kind.*** Are you or someone you care for interested in reigniting your innate capacity for healing and growth? At Inner Refuge Counseling our focused attention to the development of individualized therapeutic frameworks is done in a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment that helps to facilitate a safe guided exploration of self, within the context of social justice discrimination; cultural identity and acceptance; relational and professional trauma; and substance use. We work primarily with teenagers and adults (13-65yrs).