Therapists in 98133
I have training in a variety of interventions for anxiety (including Exposure and Response Prevention, SPACE, CBT, Coping Cat), for autism (including ABA, RUBI), and childhood challenging behaviors (including Incredible Years).
I am a licensed psychologist with over 8 years in practice. I work with children, teens, adults, and families on their journey towards hope, healing, and health. I provide evidence-based, culturally sensitive course of treatment and collaborate with providers across settings to develop a comprehensive assessment and treatment plan. I specialize in working with individuals with anxiety related disorders (including OCD, generalized anxiety, phobias), autism, school refusal, and children with behavioral difficulties and their families. Some areas of growth my clients focus on are emotions, education, adaptive skills, and relationships.
I have training in a variety of interventions for anxiety (including Exposure and Response Prevention, SPACE, CBT, Coping Cat), for autism (including ABA, RUBI), and childhood challenging behaviors (including Incredible Years).
I am a licensed psychologist with over 8 years in practice. I work with children, teens, adults, and families on their journey towards hope, healing, and health. I provide evidence-based, culturally sensitive course of treatment and collaborate with providers across settings to develop a comprehensive assessment and treatment plan. I specialize in working with individuals with anxiety related disorders (including OCD, generalized anxiety, phobias), autism, school refusal, and children with behavioral difficulties and their families. Some areas of growth my clients focus on are emotions, education, adaptive skills, and relationships.
At The Center we provide diagnosis, treatment, education/employment assistance and housing assistance for those on the Autism Spectrum.
I specialize in working with individuals and families struggling with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD/ADD, Learning Disorders and other Neuropsychological or Psychological Issues.
At The Center we provide diagnosis, treatment, education/employment assistance and housing assistance for those on the Autism Spectrum.
I specialize in working with individuals and families struggling with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD/ADD, Learning Disorders and other Neuropsychological or Psychological Issues.
There is a lot of pain in the world, but you don't have to carry it alone. My approach to practice is primarily relational, with a focus on how we interact with the people and social structures within which we exist. I utilize a variety of modalities, drawing mainly from CBT and Person-Centered care. We'll work together to find an approach that is best-suited to meet your needs. Neurodivergence is of special interest to me, particularly ADHD and Autism, but I support a more expansive use of this term as well.
There is a lot of pain in the world, but you don't have to carry it alone. My approach to practice is primarily relational, with a focus on how we interact with the people and social structures within which we exist. I utilize a variety of modalities, drawing mainly from CBT and Person-Centered care. We'll work together to find an approach that is best-suited to meet your needs. Neurodivergence is of special interest to me, particularly ADHD and Autism, but I support a more expansive use of this term as well.
Thomas specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Mood- and Behavior-Related Disorders, and Tic Disorder.
Dr. Thomas is a licensed clinical psychologist offering assessments for children, adolescents, and young adults. He takes a comprehensive, neuropsychological approach to his evaluations which consists of cognitive, academic, and social-emotional functioning. Based on the referral and the needs of the client, his assessments may include attention, executive functioning, learning/memory, personality, sensory, motor, and visuospatial components.
Thomas specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Mood- and Behavior-Related Disorders, and Tic Disorder.
Dr. Thomas is a licensed clinical psychologist offering assessments for children, adolescents, and young adults. He takes a comprehensive, neuropsychological approach to his evaluations which consists of cognitive, academic, and social-emotional functioning. Based on the referral and the needs of the client, his assessments may include attention, executive functioning, learning/memory, personality, sensory, motor, and visuospatial components.
Cat Carson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shoreline, WA 98133
I believe that we all have tremendous potential for healing and improving our relationships with ourselves and those around us. From the time we are born, we are met with messages from society at large, the families we grow up in, and the systems and institutions we interact with that inform how we see ourselves. But what if some of that information is flawed? Figuring out our own truth can be incredibly challenging when we have been working with bad facts. I provide my clients with a non-judgmental space to see themselves with clear eyes, and increase safety, harmony and understanding in their relationships, to reach their goals.
I believe that we all have tremendous potential for healing and improving our relationships with ourselves and those around us. From the time we are born, we are met with messages from society at large, the families we grow up in, and the systems and institutions we interact with that inform how we see ourselves. But what if some of that information is flawed? Figuring out our own truth can be incredibly challenging when we have been working with bad facts. I provide my clients with a non-judgmental space to see themselves with clear eyes, and increase safety, harmony and understanding in their relationships, to reach their goals.
LightHeart Associates - Northgate
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98133
LightHeart Associates is a group of local outpatient mental health care clinics dedicated to transforming lives by offering quality, easily accessible mental health care. LightHeart Associates has been deeply rooted in the Seattle area for over 10 years. Our evidence-based practices ensure tailored treatment plans for individual needs. We are committed to providing high-quality services free from stigma or bias so that everyone has an equal opportunity for access to care.
LightHeart Associates is a group of local outpatient mental health care clinics dedicated to transforming lives by offering quality, easily accessible mental health care. LightHeart Associates has been deeply rooted in the Seattle area for over 10 years. Our evidence-based practices ensure tailored treatment plans for individual needs. We are committed to providing high-quality services free from stigma or bias so that everyone has an equal opportunity for access to care.
I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Child, Adolescent, and Family treatment from Seattle Pacific University (2008) and my M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Gonzaga University (2001). I have been a Licensed Psychologist in WA since 2010, and I am paneled with most insurance carriers. I have practiced in a variety of settings, including university counseling centers, public school systems, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, and mental health agencies. I view my primary role as providing a safe and contained environment where individuals can gain stability, increase insights into themselves, and develop more positive coping strategies.
I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Child, Adolescent, and Family treatment from Seattle Pacific University (2008) and my M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Gonzaga University (2001). I have been a Licensed Psychologist in WA since 2010, and I am paneled with most insurance carriers. I have practiced in a variety of settings, including university counseling centers, public school systems, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, and mental health agencies. I view my primary role as providing a safe and contained environment where individuals can gain stability, increase insights into themselves, and develop more positive coping strategies.
Horizon Therapy Seattle - Jen Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98133
As a couple, family, & individual therapist, I honor the importance of our inherent human need to be in fulfilling connection with others and ourselves. And I recognize how difficult this can sometimes be. Whether you're feeling disconnected from your partner, overwhelmed by the level of conflict in your day-to-day family interactions, going through a major life transition, or seeking individual therapy to explore how past hurt and current challenges are constraining you from more fully inhabiting your life, therapy can be a powerful tool for growth. I offer a free consultation to explore our possible work together.
As a couple, family, & individual therapist, I honor the importance of our inherent human need to be in fulfilling connection with others and ourselves. And I recognize how difficult this can sometimes be. Whether you're feeling disconnected from your partner, overwhelmed by the level of conflict in your day-to-day family interactions, going through a major life transition, or seeking individual therapy to explore how past hurt and current challenges are constraining you from more fully inhabiting your life, therapy can be a powerful tool for growth. I offer a free consultation to explore our possible work together.
Currently accepting sliding scale clients! Jedi master Yoda once said; “Pass on what you have learned. Strength. Mastery. But also weakness, folly, failure also. Yes, failure most of all. The greatest teacher, failure is". We often seek out therapy because something within us yearns for change. Multiple parts with their own voice, habits, and desires, vie to be heard within. Some parts may believe failure is something that makes us lesser. American culture steeps us in the idea that shame is a good motivator for change, yet it only creates more pain. By exploring our shame, our pains, and what we deeply yearn for, we can grow.
Currently accepting sliding scale clients! Jedi master Yoda once said; “Pass on what you have learned. Strength. Mastery. But also weakness, folly, failure also. Yes, failure most of all. The greatest teacher, failure is". We often seek out therapy because something within us yearns for change. Multiple parts with their own voice, habits, and desires, vie to be heard within. Some parts may believe failure is something that makes us lesser. American culture steeps us in the idea that shame is a good motivator for change, yet it only creates more pain. By exploring our shame, our pains, and what we deeply yearn for, we can grow.
Harper Rainflower-O'Sullivan
Licensed Master Social Worker, LSWAIC, MSW
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98133
I am a licensed social worker that has always dreamt of being a one on one therapist. I have worked for over ten years with that goal in mind. I have a strong passion for supporting those who are so often disenfranchised and overlooked by the constructs and rulers of society. I have worked as a crisis counselor and in long term care, which honed my ability to hold space for trauma and loss. I now hold that space for clients in private practice. I truly believe that transformation is possible.
I am a licensed social worker that has always dreamt of being a one on one therapist. I have worked for over ten years with that goal in mind. I have a strong passion for supporting those who are so often disenfranchised and overlooked by the constructs and rulers of society. I have worked as a crisis counselor and in long term care, which honed my ability to hold space for trauma and loss. I now hold that space for clients in private practice. I truly believe that transformation is possible.
I work with individuals who needs support in managing mood, anxiety, OCD/ rumination, and complex trauma. I always place one's struggles in context of the whole person and their relationships past and present. I strive to be authentic as a therapist and create space for you and your unique experiences to emerge in a way that builds trust, honesty, and genuine collaboration.
I work with individuals who needs support in managing mood, anxiety, OCD/ rumination, and complex trauma. I always place one's struggles in context of the whole person and their relationships past and present. I strive to be authentic as a therapist and create space for you and your unique experiences to emerge in a way that builds trust, honesty, and genuine collaboration.
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I am currently Telehealth only. I use a a bio/psycho/social/spiritual approach, Play Therapy and EMDR to help rewire the nervous system so that it can experience states of calmness and heartfelt connection with self and others. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, specifically those struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, worry, grief, & loss. I also specialize in helping kids learn emotional regulation, increase frustration tolerance, overcome behavior problems, & develop secure attachment.
I am currently Telehealth only. I use a a bio/psycho/social/spiritual approach, Play Therapy and EMDR to help rewire the nervous system so that it can experience states of calmness and heartfelt connection with self and others. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, specifically those struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, worry, grief, & loss. I also specialize in helping kids learn emotional regulation, increase frustration tolerance, overcome behavior problems, & develop secure attachment.
I feel honored you found my page and are considering pursuing therapy. You’ve already taken the first step in recognizing the need for support. <3 As a therapist, I bring a trauma-informed, neurodivergent affirming, HAES, somatic, and systems lens to the work I do. I am passionate about working with folks who are navigating life transitions, identity and sexuality exploration, ADHD diagnosis, burn out and/or complex trauma. I encourage you to come to therapy as you are.
I feel honored you found my page and are considering pursuing therapy. You’ve already taken the first step in recognizing the need for support. <3 As a therapist, I bring a trauma-informed, neurodivergent affirming, HAES, somatic, and systems lens to the work I do. I am passionate about working with folks who are navigating life transitions, identity and sexuality exploration, ADHD diagnosis, burn out and/or complex trauma. I encourage you to come to therapy as you are.
It takes courage to reach out for support during times of struggle and hardship. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment where clients can build self-awareness, a feeling of wellbeing and confidence, and coping skills to face life transitions and obstacles. I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities from experiential therapies (play, art, and sand tray) with young clients, to cognitive behavioral, solution focused, and narrative therapy for older clients. I believe in tailoring a therapeutic approach that is specific to the individual needs of each client.
It takes courage to reach out for support during times of struggle and hardship. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment where clients can build self-awareness, a feeling of wellbeing and confidence, and coping skills to face life transitions and obstacles. I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities from experiential therapies (play, art, and sand tray) with young clients, to cognitive behavioral, solution focused, and narrative therapy for older clients. I believe in tailoring a therapeutic approach that is specific to the individual needs of each client.
I work with individuals and couples seeking to connect: to themselves, to their bodies, to others, or to a sense of meaning. Many clients initially feel stuck in their lives, or misunderstood by the world, or (sort of) ready to face the trauma that seems to define them. I love working with a variety of adults, but I specialize in treating highly analytical/logical people, highly sensitive people, neurodiverse clients, religious trauma, and body acceptance issues.
I work with individuals and couples seeking to connect: to themselves, to their bodies, to others, or to a sense of meaning. Many clients initially feel stuck in their lives, or misunderstood by the world, or (sort of) ready to face the trauma that seems to define them. I love working with a variety of adults, but I specialize in treating highly analytical/logical people, highly sensitive people, neurodiverse clients, religious trauma, and body acceptance issues.
I’m Jenna Service and I use she/they pronouns. I am a Licensed Clinical Independent Associate Social Worker with a Masters Degree in Social Work with a concentration in Community Centered Integrative Practice. I am committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to help my clients achieve their personal goals and enhance their well-being.
I’m Jenna Service and I use she/they pronouns. I am a Licensed Clinical Independent Associate Social Worker with a Masters Degree in Social Work with a concentration in Community Centered Integrative Practice. I am committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to help my clients achieve their personal goals and enhance their well-being.
Being alive in a complex and unknown world is difficult, as humans we are daily managing our emotions, instincts, desires, frustrations, confusions, and joys. This is no simple task, and difficult to do alone. That is where the work of psychotherapy comes in to provide a path forward. By creating a space of acceptance, presence, and honesty together we can move towards building more security and freedom to live and enjoy life.
Being alive in a complex and unknown world is difficult, as humans we are daily managing our emotions, instincts, desires, frustrations, confusions, and joys. This is no simple task, and difficult to do alone. That is where the work of psychotherapy comes in to provide a path forward. By creating a space of acceptance, presence, and honesty together we can move towards building more security and freedom to live and enjoy life.
At Transform with Grace Coaching we are committed to helping our clients navigate life's transitions through personalized coaching and support including regenerative nutrition, visualization and built-in accountability that makes transformation happen.
At Transform with Grace Coaching we are committed to helping our clients navigate life's transitions through personalized coaching and support including regenerative nutrition, visualization and built-in accountability that makes transformation happen.
Therapy can suck. Wait, I’m not supposed to say that right? But it's true. It's hard to place a word to a thought let alone a feeling, and if there has been trauma in your life too? I work with autistic individuals, teens, men, trauma, spiritual trauma, anxiety, depression, and all of the things in between. We can make therapy work for you by focusing on solutions that make sense to you and have you move toward what you desire. Through reflection, compassion, and humor, we can get to work. I believe you have the answers you seek inside already; it's just up to us, you and me, to figure out how to access them.
Therapy can suck. Wait, I’m not supposed to say that right? But it's true. It's hard to place a word to a thought let alone a feeling, and if there has been trauma in your life too? I work with autistic individuals, teens, men, trauma, spiritual trauma, anxiety, depression, and all of the things in between. We can make therapy work for you by focusing on solutions that make sense to you and have you move toward what you desire. Through reflection, compassion, and humor, we can get to work. I believe you have the answers you seek inside already; it's just up to us, you and me, to figure out how to access them.
Gretchen DeHart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, RYT 200
Verified Verified
Shoreline, WA 98133
My approach to therapeutic work comes out of radical love for humans and their healing. Therapy is a place to build strong relationships through authentic connection. When people are able to be fully seen as who they are, in their truth, we can start to think about changes and tap into our personal wisdom; our bodies, minds, and spirits have wisdom that I hope we will find in our work together. As a therapist, I show up as myself and hope to encourage my clients to show up as who they are and connect on that level. I approach my work aligned with my core values: connection, compassion, curiosity, creativity, and community.
My approach to therapeutic work comes out of radical love for humans and their healing. Therapy is a place to build strong relationships through authentic connection. When people are able to be fully seen as who they are, in their truth, we can start to think about changes and tap into our personal wisdom; our bodies, minds, and spirits have wisdom that I hope we will find in our work together. As a therapist, I show up as myself and hope to encourage my clients to show up as who they are and connect on that level. I approach my work aligned with my core values: connection, compassion, curiosity, creativity, and community.
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Autism Therapists
What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.