Therapists in Washington
I have 15+ years of experience working with children and families.
I believe connection is the energy of life. Whether it is intimacy with a loved one, the tender bond of family, spiritual connection with the Creator, insightful relationship with self, or avoidance of connection, it affects everyday life. Through therapeutic relationship, I work with you to discover your unique strengths and process your connections; empowering you to access healing and clarity. Together we will explore the internal and external messaging that keeps you from the progress you desire.
I have 15+ years of experience working with children and families.
I believe connection is the energy of life. Whether it is intimacy with a loved one, the tender bond of family, spiritual connection with the Creator, insightful relationship with self, or avoidance of connection, it affects everyday life. Through therapeutic relationship, I work with you to discover your unique strengths and process your connections; empowering you to access healing and clarity. Together we will explore the internal and external messaging that keeps you from the progress you desire.
Are you or your children or teens ready to make a change? Through short-term, problem-focused therapy, I can help your family with challenging behaviors (e.g., temper tantrums) or social and emotional issues (e.g, anxiety) within only a few months. With a warm and collaborative approach, I will address your problems and teach you and your child skills to practice in your daily life. I offer weekly individual sessions, parent training, social skills groups, and more. Feel empowered knowing you learned the skills to help your family!
Are you or your children or teens ready to make a change? Through short-term, problem-focused therapy, I can help your family with challenging behaviors (e.g., temper tantrums) or social and emotional issues (e.g, anxiety) within only a few months. With a warm and collaborative approach, I will address your problems and teach you and your child skills to practice in your daily life. I offer weekly individual sessions, parent training, social skills groups, and more. Feel empowered knowing you learned the skills to help your family!
Kaali Tena McGregor Sill
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, SUDP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Colville, WA 99114
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome. My mission is to provide children and their families with skills, education and new perspectives. I believe in promoting connection between children and their parents and building resilience that lasts a lifetime.
Welcome. My mission is to provide children and their families with skills, education and new perspectives. I believe in promoting connection between children and their parents and building resilience that lasts a lifetime.
I also am a Washington Children's Mental Health Specialist and treat teens.
Feeling overwhelmed? We all do at times. Current openings with 25+ years of experience in teaching, counseling, and business consulting. I will address your counseling and consulting needs in a respectful, confidential, and caring manner. The areas I address are stress management, conflict resolution, creative problem solving, communication skills, and overcoming depression. I can help you with anxiety by encouraging self- care and discovering and using your strengths. I can assure you that my intention is for you to feel heard and validated. I will help you find the answers you need as we enter a new journey together.
I also am a Washington Children's Mental Health Specialist and treat teens.
Feeling overwhelmed? We all do at times. Current openings with 25+ years of experience in teaching, counseling, and business consulting. I will address your counseling and consulting needs in a respectful, confidential, and caring manner. The areas I address are stress management, conflict resolution, creative problem solving, communication skills, and overcoming depression. I can help you with anxiety by encouraging self- care and discovering and using your strengths. I can assure you that my intention is for you to feel heard and validated. I will help you find the answers you need as we enter a new journey together.
I have specialized training helping children, teens & young adults.
Hi! There's a lot of reasons that people come to therapy. Typically, the first time is always the most challenging and scary; you don't know what to expect, you aren’t sure if the therapist is going to pry in to your deepest darkest memories, and you don’t know if you will even like the therapist. Whatever your preexisting ideas are about counseling, it’s ok. I invite your fears and hopes alike. My job as a therapist is to provide a welcoming, safe atmosphere in which you feel comfortable, relaxed and free to talk about whatever it is that’s on your mind, as well as help you gain insight and make positive changes in your life.
I have specialized training helping children, teens & young adults.
Hi! There's a lot of reasons that people come to therapy. Typically, the first time is always the most challenging and scary; you don't know what to expect, you aren’t sure if the therapist is going to pry in to your deepest darkest memories, and you don’t know if you will even like the therapist. Whatever your preexisting ideas are about counseling, it’s ok. I invite your fears and hopes alike. My job as a therapist is to provide a welcoming, safe atmosphere in which you feel comfortable, relaxed and free to talk about whatever it is that’s on your mind, as well as help you gain insight and make positive changes in your life.
Rachelle Dudley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Olympia, WA 98502
I am a Child Mental Health Specialist with 20+ years of experience working with individuals (children/adolescents, and adults) and families.
We are living in challenging times. If you are struggling, it means you are human. Know that asking for help is a strength. My therapy is collaborative, client-centered, strength-based with a commitment to anti-oppression. I work from an attachment perspective that is emotionally focused. As a family therapist, I believe your family of origin influences the dynamics in your relationships and patterns of behavior. I believe connection is important in your healing. Thus, I work to create a safe therapeutic environment where growth can flourish. I bring my full self to my work – my optimism, my directness, my persistence, my humor.
I am a Child Mental Health Specialist with 20+ years of experience working with individuals (children/adolescents, and adults) and families.
We are living in challenging times. If you are struggling, it means you are human. Know that asking for help is a strength. My therapy is collaborative, client-centered, strength-based with a commitment to anti-oppression. I work from an attachment perspective that is emotionally focused. As a family therapist, I believe your family of origin influences the dynamics in your relationships and patterns of behavior. I believe connection is important in your healing. Thus, I work to create a safe therapeutic environment where growth can flourish. I bring my full self to my work – my optimism, my directness, my persistence, my humor.
John D Dunn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC, MHP
Verified Verified
Spokane, WA 99201 (Online Only)
I work with children and parents on appropriate communication between each other.
Are you experiencing anxiety? Have you or your child gone through a traumatic event or experienced a major loss? Are you having trouble maintaining a healthy relationship? Do you struggle from low self-esteem and/or low self-confidence? I practice client centered strengths based approaches that teach the client skills to successfully become their own therapist for the times they face barriers in their life.
I work with children and parents on appropriate communication between each other.
Are you experiencing anxiety? Have you or your child gone through a traumatic event or experienced a major loss? Are you having trouble maintaining a healthy relationship? Do you struggle from low self-esteem and/or low self-confidence? I practice client centered strengths based approaches that teach the client skills to successfully become their own therapist for the times they face barriers in their life.
If you are the parent of an exceptional learner or child with special needs, I understand the complexity of finding your child the services best suited for them.
No matter the challenge, learning can (and should) work in harmony with each learners needs. If you're exhausted from endless IEP meetings and looking for a learning environment rooted in therapeutic MUSIC, creativity & joy, I'd love to work with your child! Together we can amplify their potential academically, socially, developmentally, expressively, and for their holistic wellbeing. I implement effective, evidence-based treatment to help them succeed in multiple facets of their life. Fostering an inclusive therapeutic learning environment is the heart of my practice.
If you are the parent of an exceptional learner or child with special needs, I understand the complexity of finding your child the services best suited for them.
No matter the challenge, learning can (and should) work in harmony with each learners needs. If you're exhausted from endless IEP meetings and looking for a learning environment rooted in therapeutic MUSIC, creativity & joy, I'd love to work with your child! Together we can amplify their potential academically, socially, developmentally, expressively, and for their holistic wellbeing. I implement effective, evidence-based treatment to help them succeed in multiple facets of their life. Fostering an inclusive therapeutic learning environment is the heart of my practice.
With a background working in schools as well as community mental health, I have experience working with children/adolescents, adults and families, helping to manage: depression, anxiety, mild to severe behavior and mental disabilities, grief and loss, LGBTQ issues, relationships, trauma, career and academic exploration and crisis stabilization.
Therapy and the process of change can be daunting but, YOU ARE WORTH IT! My focus and goal in my work with you is to help navigate through your personal process of growth and change. I use a strength based, client centered and cognitive/behavioral approach to help develop techniques and coping skills to get you to where you want to be to feel solace and peace in your life. The most important step in the process is establishing a client/therapist relationship based on mutual respect and integrity.
With a background working in schools as well as community mental health, I have experience working with children/adolescents, adults and families, helping to manage: depression, anxiety, mild to severe behavior and mental disabilities, grief and loss, LGBTQ issues, relationships, trauma, career and academic exploration and crisis stabilization.
Therapy and the process of change can be daunting but, YOU ARE WORTH IT! My focus and goal in my work with you is to help navigate through your personal process of growth and change. I use a strength based, client centered and cognitive/behavioral approach to help develop techniques and coping skills to get you to where you want to be to feel solace and peace in your life. The most important step in the process is establishing a client/therapist relationship based on mutual respect and integrity.
Cortney Rasley
Counselor, MA, NCC, LMHC, CMHS
Verified Verified
Spokane Valley, WA 99206 (Online Only)
Whether you struggle with depression or anxiety, have experienced abuse or other traumas, want help with marital issues or other relationships, have difficulties with family dynamics or parenting, or just need a sounding board and safe place to manage other life struggles; my desire is to help you improve your emotional well-being and overall quality of life. I believe that all people deserve to feel safety, security, love, hope, and a sense of belonging; no matter what they have endured. I have a passion for working with children, adolescents, adults, families and married couples.
Whether you struggle with depression or anxiety, have experienced abuse or other traumas, want help with marital issues or other relationships, have difficulties with family dynamics or parenting, or just need a sounding board and safe place to manage other life struggles; my desire is to help you improve your emotional well-being and overall quality of life. I believe that all people deserve to feel safety, security, love, hope, and a sense of belonging; no matter what they have endured. I have a passion for working with children, adolescents, adults, families and married couples.
Centered Mind Counseling - Issaquah Location
Counselor, LMHC, PsyD, LMFT, LICSW, ARNP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027
Centered Mind Counseling Services offers counseling, nutrition & medication management services. Our caring and skilled professionals provide services to children, teens, individuals, couples, and families. In-Person or Telehealth Video Sessions. We offer you a wide range of clinical expertise, more specialty treatment areas to help you, and an expanded availability of services. We are committed to working with you or your child to create the long-lasting changes you desire. Call or text us at (425) 269-3277. Together, we can determine how we can help you!
Centered Mind Counseling Services offers counseling, nutrition & medication management services. Our caring and skilled professionals provide services to children, teens, individuals, couples, and families. In-Person or Telehealth Video Sessions. We offer you a wide range of clinical expertise, more specialty treatment areas to help you, and an expanded availability of services. We are committed to working with you or your child to create the long-lasting changes you desire. Call or text us at (425) 269-3277. Together, we can determine how we can help you!
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Over 15y I have been helping children understand the hidden rules of successful social interactions with peers & with their family members. I found that when children understand their thoughts & feelings and can recognize those in others, barriers are removed. My experience includes helping children improve communication and problem solving skills, cope with anxiety, and parent training. In addition to individual therapy I have a special expertise in social skills groups for children aged 3-17y. I help children with no formal diagnosis who experiencing challenges as well as children with Asperger's, learning disabilities and ADHD.
Over 15y I have been helping children understand the hidden rules of successful social interactions with peers & with their family members. I found that when children understand their thoughts & feelings and can recognize those in others, barriers are removed. My experience includes helping children improve communication and problem solving skills, cope with anxiety, and parent training. In addition to individual therapy I have a special expertise in social skills groups for children aged 3-17y. I help children with no formal diagnosis who experiencing challenges as well as children with Asperger's, learning disabilities and ADHD.
I am honored to work alongside children and families to help them thrive. As a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) I believe it is through safe, nurturing relationships that children are free to express themselves through their natural language of play. With compassion and understanding, I use both a child-centered and directive approach, while encouraging outside support systems essential to this work.
I am honored to work alongside children and families to help them thrive. As a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) I believe it is through safe, nurturing relationships that children are free to express themselves through their natural language of play. With compassion and understanding, I use both a child-centered and directive approach, while encouraging outside support systems essential to this work.
Whether you have a child who has developmental disabilities such as autism or are striving to heal from divorce or separation and you want your children to strive towards a higher quality of life, music therapy and play therapy can benefit you.
Whether you have a child who has developmental disabilities such as autism or are striving to heal from divorce or separation and you want your children to strive towards a higher quality of life, music therapy and play therapy can benefit you.
My great passion is to provide a warm space free of judgement where you can feel understood, valued, and supported. I help those who have experienced past traumatic events or are experiencing an abundance of life stressors work toward inner peace and wholeness. I love to work collaboratively, helping you develop awareness, connection, insight and purpose. Trisha graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Health Psychology Body Mind and Spirit from Bastyr University and received her Master of Arts from Antioch University of Seattle in Child Couple Family Therapy. She is a licensed mental counselor in the state of Washington.
My great passion is to provide a warm space free of judgement where you can feel understood, valued, and supported. I help those who have experienced past traumatic events or are experiencing an abundance of life stressors work toward inner peace and wholeness. I love to work collaboratively, helping you develop awareness, connection, insight and purpose. Trisha graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Health Psychology Body Mind and Spirit from Bastyr University and received her Master of Arts from Antioch University of Seattle in Child Couple Family Therapy. She is a licensed mental counselor in the state of Washington.
Teri Wood, MA, PLLC
Counselor, MA, PLLC, LMHC, CMHS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkland, WA 98034
Waitlist for new clients
Children & adults welcome! My practice is eclectic in nature.
I believe that all persons have the basic right to be heard. We all have experiences that make us who we are, some of which we may need or wish to explore further or heal from. Together in counseling we can create a safe place to work toward agreed upon goals.
Children & adults welcome! My practice is eclectic in nature.
I believe that all persons have the basic right to be heard. We all have experiences that make us who we are, some of which we may need or wish to explore further or heal from. Together in counseling we can create a safe place to work toward agreed upon goals.
If you feel blocked in traditional therapy, suffered a trauma such as an accident, physical or sexual abuse, child abuse, the death of a loved one, a pattern of unsuccessful relationships, if you suffer from anxiety, depression, brooding or worry, addiction, or a phobia then I believe that we can find you the power to heal through the use of EMDR and other therapeutic practices.
If you feel blocked in traditional therapy, suffered a trauma such as an accident, physical or sexual abuse, child abuse, the death of a loved one, a pattern of unsuccessful relationships, if you suffer from anxiety, depression, brooding or worry, addiction, or a phobia then I believe that we can find you the power to heal through the use of EMDR and other therapeutic practices.
Lisa Defaria
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Waitlist for new clients
Board-Certified Diplomat in Clinical Social Work Child Development Specialist Certified DIR/Floortime Clinician & Supervisor Certified Pre & Post-Adopt Counselor, Kinship Center Training Faculty, Profectum Foundation (www.
Providing quality, compassionate and confidential psychotherapeutic services for over 20 years. With a specialty in young children with developmental, emotional & behavior challenges, I also have extensive experience working with parents, individuals & families. You may be a parent concerned about your child, a family/couple with relationship challenges, or an individual in transition. We partner together in a process of exploration, discovery & solutions that support personal growth. I strive to provide the highest standards of professional practice - personable, respectful, non-judgmental & strength-based.
Board-Certified Diplomat in Clinical Social Work Child Development Specialist Certified DIR/Floortime Clinician & Supervisor Certified Pre & Post-Adopt Counselor, Kinship Center Training Faculty, Profectum Foundation (www.
Providing quality, compassionate and confidential psychotherapeutic services for over 20 years. With a specialty in young children with developmental, emotional & behavior challenges, I also have extensive experience working with parents, individuals & families. You may be a parent concerned about your child, a family/couple with relationship challenges, or an individual in transition. We partner together in a process of exploration, discovery & solutions that support personal growth. I strive to provide the highest standards of professional practice - personable, respectful, non-judgmental & strength-based.
I believe that people can grow, learn and persevere through challenges in life. As your counselor, I am passionate about working with you to achieve your goals. I strive to create a warm environment and empower all clients, whether children, adolescents, or adults. Each person has an immense amount of strength to achieve their goals, and I will support you along the way. Email is the quickest way to communicate about services.
I believe that people can grow, learn and persevere through challenges in life. As your counselor, I am passionate about working with you to achieve your goals. I strive to create a warm environment and empower all clients, whether children, adolescents, or adults. Each person has an immense amount of strength to achieve their goals, and I will support you along the way. Email is the quickest way to communicate about services.
I work with children ages 5 and older, adults, couples, and families.
My approach to counseling is to focus on strengths and help to assist with solutions rather than telling my patients what to do. My focus is to address short-term problems as well as long-term psychological well-being. The more you can tell me about what and how you are feeling, the more effectively I will be able to assist you in resolving your personal problems and issues. I believe all individuals are deserving of acceptance, respect, compassion, and understanding, and all children are capable of success in academics, extracurricular activities, and social interactions.
I work with children ages 5 and older, adults, couples, and families.
My approach to counseling is to focus on strengths and help to assist with solutions rather than telling my patients what to do. My focus is to address short-term problems as well as long-term psychological well-being. The more you can tell me about what and how you are feeling, the more effectively I will be able to assist you in resolving your personal problems and issues. I believe all individuals are deserving of acceptance, respect, compassion, and understanding, and all children are capable of success in academics, extracurricular activities, and social interactions.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Washington provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Washington build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Washington build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.