Therapists in Washington
Amy Click
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Coupeville, WA 98239
Waitlist for new clients
Thank you for considering how I might help you or a loved one with a positive outcome you seek. I'm a licensed child and family therapist with a strong background in community mental health and my approach is solution-focused therapy from an evidence-based background and education. This means that I base my approach in academic best-practices, but I attune our engagement to best suit your needs. My passion is working with children, adolescents, and their family’s to address many issues, including abuse, trauma, anxiety, learning disabilities, special needs, and bullying.
Thank you for considering how I might help you or a loved one with a positive outcome you seek. I'm a licensed child and family therapist with a strong background in community mental health and my approach is solution-focused therapy from an evidence-based background and education. This means that I base my approach in academic best-practices, but I attune our engagement to best suit your needs. My passion is working with children, adolescents, and their family’s to address many issues, including abuse, trauma, anxiety, learning disabilities, special needs, and bullying.
Sandi Lee McQueen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, MHP, CMHS
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98683
I have experience working with children, youth and families. As a Child Mental Health Specialist, I specialize in clinical social work with clients that are struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidality and trauma. I use a creative strength based approach utilizing evidence based practice with solution focused brief counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavior therapy. My focus is to promote safe and healthy individuals and families in our community. I believe everyone has something to offer to our community. Helping others to connect and live their life to the fullest is my hope for each individual and family.
I have experience working with children, youth and families. As a Child Mental Health Specialist, I specialize in clinical social work with clients that are struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidality and trauma. I use a creative strength based approach utilizing evidence based practice with solution focused brief counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavior therapy. My focus is to promote safe and healthy individuals and families in our community. I believe everyone has something to offer to our community. Helping others to connect and live their life to the fullest is my hope for each individual and family.
Children know what they need to heal.
Hello- I am not taking new clients until September 2023. Thank you for taking a look at my profile. Choosing to engage in therapy is an opportunity for growth and change. In my practice, I strive to meet you where you are and help illuminate your path a bit. The focus of my therapeutic work is within the relationship and the belief in your autonomy and ability to empower yourself. With trust and respect, we can work together to explore areas of your life that may need a fresh perspective. Speciality areas include traumatic loss, transition, depression, and family relationship struggles with children, adolescents, and adults.
Children know what they need to heal.
Hello- I am not taking new clients until September 2023. Thank you for taking a look at my profile. Choosing to engage in therapy is an opportunity for growth and change. In my practice, I strive to meet you where you are and help illuminate your path a bit. The focus of my therapeutic work is within the relationship and the belief in your autonomy and ability to empower yourself. With trust and respect, we can work together to explore areas of your life that may need a fresh perspective. Speciality areas include traumatic loss, transition, depression, and family relationship struggles with children, adolescents, and adults.
Elizabeth L Theriault
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Port Orchard, WA 98366
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and families.
Everyday family life has ups and downs. Families may expect transitions and challenges adapting. Yet, there are times when individuals and families find they have become stuck, bogged down, exhausted, entangled with a particular issue or a lap full of complex circumstances and stressors. In my role as a therapist and human being, I look forward to working with individuals and families (all shapes, sizes, and combinations of relationships) in discovery, exploration, and use of their strengths and potentials to adapt, heal, grow, create and transform within and through what may seem impossible.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and families.
Everyday family life has ups and downs. Families may expect transitions and challenges adapting. Yet, there are times when individuals and families find they have become stuck, bogged down, exhausted, entangled with a particular issue or a lap full of complex circumstances and stressors. In my role as a therapist and human being, I look forward to working with individuals and families (all shapes, sizes, and combinations of relationships) in discovery, exploration, and use of their strengths and potentials to adapt, heal, grow, create and transform within and through what may seem impossible.
Vida Vasaitis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT, MHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98116
We all find ourselves in places in our lives where we ask how we arrived to where we are. It can be confusing, disorienting, and overwhelming. Sometimes being able to shift focus and try a new approach can be helpful. My hope is to have the privilege to walk along side you as you consider change, embrace exploration, and solidify your internal foundation. Adolescents and children face difficulties that can become behavioral challenges for parents and the family system. Changes from loss, family additions, and divorce can also be unsettling. Knowing how to navigate through those challenges sometimes requires outside support.
We all find ourselves in places in our lives where we ask how we arrived to where we are. It can be confusing, disorienting, and overwhelming. Sometimes being able to shift focus and try a new approach can be helpful. My hope is to have the privilege to walk along side you as you consider change, embrace exploration, and solidify your internal foundation. Adolescents and children face difficulties that can become behavioral challenges for parents and the family system. Changes from loss, family additions, and divorce can also be unsettling. Knowing how to navigate through those challenges sometimes requires outside support.
Julianna Astaire (Buckmiller)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CMHS, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98107 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work with clients from a strengths-based perspective, focusing on resilience development and a collaborative process. I take into consideration where the child or adolescent is truly at and what is going to best engage them—be it artistic expression, play therapy, narrative therapy, creative writing/journaling, or more structured interventions. I focus on the fulfilled development of the whole individual, taking into account a systems approach, intersectionality, and developmental psychology. My approach is deeply rooted in attachment theory; focusing on developing a healthy bond to better facilitate trust and overall growth.
I work with clients from a strengths-based perspective, focusing on resilience development and a collaborative process. I take into consideration where the child or adolescent is truly at and what is going to best engage them—be it artistic expression, play therapy, narrative therapy, creative writing/journaling, or more structured interventions. I focus on the fulfilled development of the whole individual, taking into account a systems approach, intersectionality, and developmental psychology. My approach is deeply rooted in attachment theory; focusing on developing a healthy bond to better facilitate trust and overall growth.
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.
Melissa Gaytán Johnson
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98198 (Online Only)
Limited appts avail: Everyone experiences difficulties or challenges. I offer compassionate support to children, teens, adults & families as they navigate their feelings, relationships, and their place within their community, school, culture & family. I promote the balance of mind, body & spirit utilizing caring, holistic interventions, honoring inner strength, individuality & with deep respect to multiculturalism. I believe therapy offers an opportunity for growth and transformation.
Limited appts avail: Everyone experiences difficulties or challenges. I offer compassionate support to children, teens, adults & families as they navigate their feelings, relationships, and their place within their community, school, culture & family. I promote the balance of mind, body & spirit utilizing caring, holistic interventions, honoring inner strength, individuality & with deep respect to multiculturalism. I believe therapy offers an opportunity for growth and transformation.
Bryer Barmore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CMHS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Ferndale, WA 98248 (Online Only)
As a Child Mental Health Specialist and LMFT, I am comfortable working with every role and relationship dynamic, from infancy to end of life.
Are you feeling stuck in unhelpful cycles? Alone or misunderstood in your relationships? Angry, guilty, or powerless? You are capable of the life you desire. Of security, support, and respect. Authentic love as your whole self, with a purposeful life of joy and connection.
As a Child Mental Health Specialist and LMFT, I am comfortable working with every role and relationship dynamic, from infancy to end of life.
Are you feeling stuck in unhelpful cycles? Alone or misunderstood in your relationships? Angry, guilty, or powerless? You are capable of the life you desire. Of security, support, and respect. Authentic love as your whole self, with a purposeful life of joy and connection.
Littles Therapeutic Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MPH, LISCW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98685
Being a parent and being a child is already incredibly difficult without adding additional stressors to the mix.
Parents and children have incredibly tough jobs. Parents are supposed to love, support, teach, protect...while children are supposed to explore, learn, push boundaries, and scare the living daylights out of the adults in their lives. Sounds easy right? What happens when our job as parents is made even more difficult by life circumstances? Now the hardest thing we'll ever do raising our children is made even more challenging with a child struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or trauma. What do you do then?
Being a parent and being a child is already incredibly difficult without adding additional stressors to the mix.
Parents and children have incredibly tough jobs. Parents are supposed to love, support, teach, protect...while children are supposed to explore, learn, push boundaries, and scare the living daylights out of the adults in their lives. Sounds easy right? What happens when our job as parents is made even more difficult by life circumstances? Now the hardest thing we'll ever do raising our children is made even more challenging with a child struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or trauma. What do you do then?
Whether you're looking for counseling for a child or yourself, please call me for a free initial phone or video consultation.
Currently accepting new clients. Welcome! I have been working in the mental health field for many years, mostly devoted to helping treat anxiety, depression, and family issues. Mental health issues can be frightening and exhausting to deal with, so we will create goals for you to successfully achieve based on your own strengths. I believe we all have the ability within us to help heal our scars, pain, or trauma. We will work together to tap into this potential.
Whether you're looking for counseling for a child or yourself, please call me for a free initial phone or video consultation.
Currently accepting new clients. Welcome! I have been working in the mental health field for many years, mostly devoted to helping treat anxiety, depression, and family issues. Mental health issues can be frightening and exhausting to deal with, so we will create goals for you to successfully achieve based on your own strengths. I believe we all have the ability within us to help heal our scars, pain, or trauma. We will work together to tap into this potential.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, CMHS, LMFT-S, RPT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Redmond, WA 98052
My name is Sara, I am a LMFT-S and a Registered Play Therapist. I enjoy working closely with kids and families to help them reach their goals. I view your family and your child's problem in the context of their life and relationships. I take a comprehensive family system's approach, which is client centered and focused on the goals you bring to therapy. We will develop a comprehensive treatment plan, taking into consideration family history, health, educational goals/needs, living situation, and cultural aspects of your life. I encourage clients to work with family and/or supports throughout the therapeutic process.
My name is Sara, I am a LMFT-S and a Registered Play Therapist. I enjoy working closely with kids and families to help them reach their goals. I view your family and your child's problem in the context of their life and relationships. I take a comprehensive family system's approach, which is client centered and focused on the goals you bring to therapy. We will develop a comprehensive treatment plan, taking into consideration family history, health, educational goals/needs, living situation, and cultural aspects of your life. I encourage clients to work with family and/or supports throughout the therapeutic process.
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.
I specialize in life transitions, trauma, improving parenting skills, and transitions in caregivers in foster care or adoptions, as well as working with families and gender expansive or transgender children or teenagers. One of my particular passions and areas of expertise is supporting families through medical issues, whichever family member is diagnosed. Additionally, I specialize in neurodiversity and helping teens and adults feel empowered in their specific strengths and gifts and create a life they love.
I specialize in life transitions, trauma, improving parenting skills, and transitions in caregivers in foster care or adoptions, as well as working with families and gender expansive or transgender children or teenagers. One of my particular passions and areas of expertise is supporting families through medical issues, whichever family member is diagnosed. Additionally, I specialize in neurodiversity and helping teens and adults feel empowered in their specific strengths and gifts and create a life they love.
I currently hold a Washington State Associate License in Mental Health Counseling after receiving my Master’s in Counseling from Central Washington University. Prior to this I received a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Western Washington University. My primary work in therapy has been with children and teens, though I have also spent a great deal of time working with adults of all ages in individual and couples counseling. My main areas of focus include adjustment issues/life transitions, mood and anxiety disorders, behavioral issues, attachment issues, family issues, identity issues, family trauma, parenting, and mindfulness.
I currently hold a Washington State Associate License in Mental Health Counseling after receiving my Master’s in Counseling from Central Washington University. Prior to this I received a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Western Washington University. My primary work in therapy has been with children and teens, though I have also spent a great deal of time working with adults of all ages in individual and couples counseling. My main areas of focus include adjustment issues/life transitions, mood and anxiety disorders, behavioral issues, attachment issues, family issues, identity issues, family trauma, parenting, and mindfulness.
I am here to listen and help you find healing whether you are struggling with self confidence, negative self beliefs, anxiety, depression, trauma or trauma related stressors, conflict, identity formation, and other issues rooted in child and adolescent development. Rather than judging yourself and feeling you should be or do something different, we will seek to understand the original purpose of the thoughts, beliefs and behaviors with self compassion to better engage the world around you today.
I am here to listen and help you find healing whether you are struggling with self confidence, negative self beliefs, anxiety, depression, trauma or trauma related stressors, conflict, identity formation, and other issues rooted in child and adolescent development. Rather than judging yourself and feeling you should be or do something different, we will seek to understand the original purpose of the thoughts, beliefs and behaviors with self compassion to better engage the world around you today.
I have experience working with children, teens, adults, families and couples.
Everyone needs a listening ear and/or counsel at various times in our life journey. I enjoy working with people of all ages to become healthier mentally, physically and spiritually in order to help reach their goals in life. This may mean challenging destructive thoughts or behaviors, learning new ways to think about yourself, gaining new boundaries, finding healing from past hurt, walking through present though times together - all so that you can become the thriving person that God intended you to be. I care...You are worth it!
I have experience working with children, teens, adults, families and couples.
Everyone needs a listening ear and/or counsel at various times in our life journey. I enjoy working with people of all ages to become healthier mentally, physically and spiritually in order to help reach their goals in life. This may mean challenging destructive thoughts or behaviors, learning new ways to think about yourself, gaining new boundaries, finding healing from past hurt, walking through present though times together - all so that you can become the thriving person that God intended you to be. I care...You are worth it!
I believe Success in therapy is built on the strengths you have within. Whether you are a young child, a teen an adult or a family, I will work with you to find those strengths and use them to find the change you are looking for.
I work with individuals and families on issues ranging from depression and anxiety, behavior problems, school problems, and family conflict. I work with families with children of all ages. Whether working individually or with a family, I approach clinical issues from a systemic point of view.
I believe Success in therapy is built on the strengths you have within. Whether you are a young child, a teen an adult or a family, I will work with you to find those strengths and use them to find the change you are looking for.
I work with individuals and families on issues ranging from depression and anxiety, behavior problems, school problems, and family conflict. I work with families with children of all ages. Whether working individually or with a family, I approach clinical issues from a systemic point of view.
Kirsten Jensen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98117 (Online Only)
You and your children develop healthy communication patterns that address your concerns and behavior issues, while helping your family connect in a warm, genuine way.
You’ve already tried the parenting tools you know, and the strategies you learned from a class or a book aren't working. I help parents use connection rather than control to create the relationship they want with their kids. Your children's anxiety diminishes and their behavior improves as they feel your warm connection. Enjoy more peace in your home, and more confidence as you shape your family culture. Together, we work to help you build confidence in your parenting and add playfulness and laughter back into your home. Get the support you deserve, and fill your own tank in the process.
You and your children develop healthy communication patterns that address your concerns and behavior issues, while helping your family connect in a warm, genuine way.
You’ve already tried the parenting tools you know, and the strategies you learned from a class or a book aren't working. I help parents use connection rather than control to create the relationship they want with their kids. Your children's anxiety diminishes and their behavior improves as they feel your warm connection. Enjoy more peace in your home, and more confidence as you shape your family culture. Together, we work to help you build confidence in your parenting and add playfulness and laughter back into your home. Get the support you deserve, and fill your own tank in the process.
I use Child-Centered Play Therapy when working with kids.
Welcome! Making the first step is not always easy. I am glad you are here and I am honored to help you find your way to be your best self whether it is parenting skills or learning how to be the partner you want to be or whether your child needs help navigating the challenging world they live in today.
I use Child-Centered Play Therapy when working with kids.
Welcome! Making the first step is not always easy. I am glad you are here and I am honored to help you find your way to be your best self whether it is parenting skills or learning how to be the partner you want to be or whether your child needs help navigating the challenging world they live in today.
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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.