Therapists in Washington
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“Be easy. Take your time. You are coming home to yourself" (Nayirrah Waheed). Taking steps towards our own liberation and healing is our bravest act of self-love. If pain and trauma enter through relationship, then healing comes through cultivating more honest connections with ourselves, others and the earth. If pain and trauma come by way of the stories we've been told, then liberation comes by creating new stories to tell. We find a way forward when we are given a space to breathe, work through feelings, move through stuck places, and find language for what happened to us.
“Be easy. Take your time. You are coming home to yourself" (Nayirrah Waheed). Taking steps towards our own liberation and healing is our bravest act of self-love. If pain and trauma enter through relationship, then healing comes through cultivating more honest connections with ourselves, others and the earth. If pain and trauma come by way of the stories we've been told, then liberation comes by creating new stories to tell. We find a way forward when we are given a space to breathe, work through feelings, move through stuck places, and find language for what happened to us.
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Life experiences and social systems affect the way we embody ourselves and relate to others and our environment. By exploring alongside youth (6-17) and adults of all genders, relationship styles, and identities, I help you mend the relationship with yourselves and aid you to further trust in your innate strengths and wisdom. By doing so, your capacity to thrive grows outwardly and inwardly. In working together, we will have the safe space to explore your needs, beliefs, stories, and experiences to help heal your mind, body, and social connections.
Life experiences and social systems affect the way we embody ourselves and relate to others and our environment. By exploring alongside youth (6-17) and adults of all genders, relationship styles, and identities, I help you mend the relationship with yourselves and aid you to further trust in your innate strengths and wisdom. By doing so, your capacity to thrive grows outwardly and inwardly. In working together, we will have the safe space to explore your needs, beliefs, stories, and experiences to help heal your mind, body, and social connections.
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Justice K Browning
Pre-Licensed Professional, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98119 (Online Only)
My ideal clients are adolescents and adults navigating acute mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral issues related to autism. They seek to understand and manage their emotions, improve interpersonal skills, and ultimately achieve a better quality of life. Their goals often revolve around developing effective coping strategies, enhancing self-awareness, and building resilience against future stressors.
My ideal clients are adolescents and adults navigating acute mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral issues related to autism. They seek to understand and manage their emotions, improve interpersonal skills, and ultimately achieve a better quality of life. Their goals often revolve around developing effective coping strategies, enhancing self-awareness, and building resilience against future stressors.
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Do you ever feel that you’re living in the past? The thoughts, memories, and dreams keep coming back? You always feel like something bad is going to happen? These are some of the affects of trauma. Others can include panic attacks, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders. Unfortunately we can't talk (or logic) our way out of our body and brain's response to trauma, and often we leave talk therapy feeling like we're spinning our wheels. There is good news: we can help your brain and body heal from trauma so that the past can STAY in the past. Healing is possible, and I’m excited to work with you.
Do you ever feel that you’re living in the past? The thoughts, memories, and dreams keep coming back? You always feel like something bad is going to happen? These are some of the affects of trauma. Others can include panic attacks, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders. Unfortunately we can't talk (or logic) our way out of our body and brain's response to trauma, and often we leave talk therapy feeling like we're spinning our wheels. There is good news: we can help your brain and body heal from trauma so that the past can STAY in the past. Healing is possible, and I’m excited to work with you.
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Shawna M Shelton
Counselor, MEd, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spokane Valley, WA 99206 (Online Only)
Living a better life shouldn't feel like an uphill battle. In today's increasingly stressful world, many people grapple with feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, and uncertainty in managing their relationships, careers, and overall well-being. I specialize in providing personalized therapy services to help individuals heal from trauma, manage life stressors, and achieve a greater sense of wellness. Whether you are navigating through trauma or struggling to cope with anger, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, or other mental health situations, you are not alone. I am here to offer compassionate support every step of the way.
Living a better life shouldn't feel like an uphill battle. In today's increasingly stressful world, many people grapple with feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, and uncertainty in managing their relationships, careers, and overall well-being. I specialize in providing personalized therapy services to help individuals heal from trauma, manage life stressors, and achieve a greater sense of wellness. Whether you are navigating through trauma or struggling to cope with anger, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, or other mental health situations, you are not alone. I am here to offer compassionate support every step of the way.
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Harmony Hypnotherapy and Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, ACHT
Verified Verified
Quilcene, WA 98376
Waitlist for new clients
Accepting New Clients for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. Whether your goal is to achieve greater self awareness, build stronger personal relationships, heal past wounds, or just feel better about yourself, a therapeutic relationship can help meet that goal. I would like to join you on your journey of self discovery as an advocate and guide. My particular approach is help you discover your own natural resources by tapping into your subconscious to uncover blockages to healing and actualizing your fullest potential thru hypnotherapy, psychedelics - ketamine.
Accepting New Clients for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. Whether your goal is to achieve greater self awareness, build stronger personal relationships, heal past wounds, or just feel better about yourself, a therapeutic relationship can help meet that goal. I would like to join you on your journey of self discovery as an advocate and guide. My particular approach is help you discover your own natural resources by tapping into your subconscious to uncover blockages to healing and actualizing your fullest potential thru hypnotherapy, psychedelics - ketamine.
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I am a relationship-based, trauma-informed therapist with a holistic, creative, and embodied approach to healing. I deeply believe in the interconnectedness of mind, soul, and body and it is through these channels we often experience pain, harm, frustration, blockages, and sometimes just plain boredom.
I am a relationship-based, trauma-informed therapist with a holistic, creative, and embodied approach to healing. I deeply believe in the interconnectedness of mind, soul, and body and it is through these channels we often experience pain, harm, frustration, blockages, and sometimes just plain boredom.
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Turn the Tides, Brian J Krembs
Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHCA, EMT
Verified Verified
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
I have worked with children and their parents for the past twenty years in various roles but mostly as a School Counselor. Fifteen of those years, I spent in South Korea and Indonesia working for International Schools with students from age three through adulthood.
I have worked with children and their parents for the past twenty years in various roles but mostly as a School Counselor. Fifteen of those years, I spent in South Korea and Indonesia working for International Schools with students from age three through adulthood.
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Ellie Fairbanks- Hypnotherapist Emdr
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MHP, RHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellingham, WA 98226
Waitlist for new clients
My best self feels just out of reach...what happened to me? Why am I so stuck? Anxiety, depression, grief, difficulty with boundaries or a general feeling of ungrounded self are common experiences. We can watch patterns repeat and often feel powerless in the process. We find ourselves in systems or roles that no long serve our highest selves. Present or past experiences might keep us from living life in a way that feels physically healthy, connected to others, and with purpose. You are ready to live in stronger connection with yourself and the people around you. You are courageous and honoring your natural growth.
My best self feels just out of reach...what happened to me? Why am I so stuck? Anxiety, depression, grief, difficulty with boundaries or a general feeling of ungrounded self are common experiences. We can watch patterns repeat and often feel powerless in the process. We find ourselves in systems or roles that no long serve our highest selves. Present or past experiences might keep us from living life in a way that feels physically healthy, connected to others, and with purpose. You are ready to live in stronger connection with yourself and the people around you. You are courageous and honoring your natural growth.
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Mar Galizio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98103 (Online Only)
Do you feel overwhelmed by intense emotions or struggle to be connected to your life? You're not alone. Together we can work to build the skills you need to live a life that fits within your values. Being emotionally sensitive myself, I understand the difficulties many of us face when we feel things deeply. My mission as your therapist will be to support you in cherishing this aspect of yourself, while we work on any negative impacts it might have on your life. My specialty is working with adults and older teens with difficulty regulating emotion, as well as anxiety, depression, complex trauma, eating disorders, and mood disorders.
Do you feel overwhelmed by intense emotions or struggle to be connected to your life? You're not alone. Together we can work to build the skills you need to live a life that fits within your values. Being emotionally sensitive myself, I understand the difficulties many of us face when we feel things deeply. My mission as your therapist will be to support you in cherishing this aspect of yourself, while we work on any negative impacts it might have on your life. My specialty is working with adults and older teens with difficulty regulating emotion, as well as anxiety, depression, complex trauma, eating disorders, and mood disorders.
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Camille A. Saunders
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sumner, WA 98390 (Online Only)
Struggling with anxiety despite ‘knowing better’? You deserve a therapist that truly understands you. You’re not just anxious, you’re caught up in external expectations. Your anxiety isn't impacting just you at this point it's starting to creep into your relationships and work life as well. You want a therapist that knows what it's like, won't shame you, and understands how hard it is. Your life seems to revolve around making sure everyone else is comfortable, at the expense of your own well-being. What would happen if you broke the cycle?
Struggling with anxiety despite ‘knowing better’? You deserve a therapist that truly understands you. You’re not just anxious, you’re caught up in external expectations. Your anxiety isn't impacting just you at this point it's starting to creep into your relationships and work life as well. You want a therapist that knows what it's like, won't shame you, and understands how hard it is. Your life seems to revolve around making sure everyone else is comfortable, at the expense of your own well-being. What would happen if you broke the cycle?
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In our present lives, due to the high levels of stress, so many individuals of every age are suffering with their mental health. Our mental health is a vital part in living a quality life. The first step is always the most difficult in anything we do, especially when it comes to letting others know we need help. That first step towards positive mental health involves the realization, that you may need another person to come along side of you, to assist in leading the way forward.
In our present lives, due to the high levels of stress, so many individuals of every age are suffering with their mental health. Our mental health is a vital part in living a quality life. The first step is always the most difficult in anything we do, especially when it comes to letting others know we need help. That first step towards positive mental health involves the realization, that you may need another person to come along side of you, to assist in leading the way forward.
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Steve Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tumwater, WA 98512 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Steve Williams has been in private practice for 29 years. He seeks to provide professional and respectful psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, and adolescents for issues such as: Marital Conflict/Communication, Infidelity, Couples Counseling, Divorce Recovery, Depression, and Anxiety including: OCD, Generalized, Panic, PTSD, and Social Phobia. Steve also treats Anger, Addictions, Trauma, and Childhood Abuse. He uses a direct method to provide effective interpretations and tools for developing a healthy individual self and a healthy couple closeness.
Steve Williams has been in private practice for 29 years. He seeks to provide professional and respectful psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, and adolescents for issues such as: Marital Conflict/Communication, Infidelity, Couples Counseling, Divorce Recovery, Depression, and Anxiety including: OCD, Generalized, Panic, PTSD, and Social Phobia. Steve also treats Anger, Addictions, Trauma, and Childhood Abuse. He uses a direct method to provide effective interpretations and tools for developing a healthy individual self and a healthy couple closeness.
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If you find yourself struggling with life and relationships, in need of someone to come alongside you, I would like to offer support and aid on your healing journey. I will help you approach your challenges in safety and with compassion. I have 20+ years of experience providing counseling to hurting and broken people and specialize in trauma, anxiety, PTSD, relapse prevention, and relational issues. Your past does not define you and your future is hopeful. Sometimes the present seems uncertain. My desire is to help peel back the layers so you can be free to be who you were made to be and function out of your true and noble self.
If you find yourself struggling with life and relationships, in need of someone to come alongside you, I would like to offer support and aid on your healing journey. I will help you approach your challenges in safety and with compassion. I have 20+ years of experience providing counseling to hurting and broken people and specialize in trauma, anxiety, PTSD, relapse prevention, and relational issues. Your past does not define you and your future is hopeful. Sometimes the present seems uncertain. My desire is to help peel back the layers so you can be free to be who you were made to be and function out of your true and noble self.
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As a Certified Consultant of The Association For Applied Sport Psychology, my ideal client is the athlete looking to reduce performance anxiety, improve concentration, learn how to effectively set both short-term and long-term goals, increase/maintain motivation, build self-confidence, recover from injury and/or add more effective pre-training and pre-competition routines. I work with athletes as teens, college aged, and professional athletes. My background and specialization is in soccer, although I do work with many other sports and performance situations including tennis, golf, swimming, volleyball, baseball, and basketball.
As a Certified Consultant of The Association For Applied Sport Psychology, my ideal client is the athlete looking to reduce performance anxiety, improve concentration, learn how to effectively set both short-term and long-term goals, increase/maintain motivation, build self-confidence, recover from injury and/or add more effective pre-training and pre-competition routines. I work with athletes as teens, college aged, and professional athletes. My background and specialization is in soccer, although I do work with many other sports and performance situations including tennis, golf, swimming, volleyball, baseball, and basketball.
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I’m Kerry Flothe, a licensed mental health counselor in Washington state. I am looking forward to working with you and partnering with you on your journey in therapy. As your therapist, my role is to be a support to you, a non-judgmental confidant, to ask tough questions to help you get to the root of your concerns, and to challenge self-limiting behaviors and thought patterns that could be holding you back from feeling better.
I’m Kerry Flothe, a licensed mental health counselor in Washington state. I am looking forward to working with you and partnering with you on your journey in therapy. As your therapist, my role is to be a support to you, a non-judgmental confidant, to ask tough questions to help you get to the root of your concerns, and to challenge self-limiting behaviors and thought patterns that could be holding you back from feeling better.
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Ashley Larkin
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98684
Not accepting new clients
Do you often rehearse personal failures or replay past hurts? Do you wonder about your value or struggle to find your voice? Have you struggled in your relationships while longing to have places of meaningful connection? I would be honored to come alongside you as you share your story and struggles and assist you in moving toward your hopes for flourishing. I care deeply about cultivating safe and empathetic spaces where teens and adult individuals, as well as couples can reestablish meaningful connections and experience care and acceptance.
Do you often rehearse personal failures or replay past hurts? Do you wonder about your value or struggle to find your voice? Have you struggled in your relationships while longing to have places of meaningful connection? I would be honored to come alongside you as you share your story and struggles and assist you in moving toward your hopes for flourishing. I care deeply about cultivating safe and empathetic spaces where teens and adult individuals, as well as couples can reestablish meaningful connections and experience care and acceptance.
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Are you searching for purpose and meaning, or going through large life transitions like a divorce or a career change? Are you struggling with religious or other trauma? Therapy can be both a remedy for struggling and a path to flourishing for those who are feeling stuck. I provide a non-judgmental space for clients to authentically explore what is causing their troubles and ways to address them. I believe that a safe space where we can be truly seen and heard is a good starting point for healing.
Are you searching for purpose and meaning, or going through large life transitions like a divorce or a career change? Are you struggling with religious or other trauma? Therapy can be both a remedy for struggling and a path to flourishing for those who are feeling stuck. I provide a non-judgmental space for clients to authentically explore what is causing their troubles and ways to address them. I believe that a safe space where we can be truly seen and heard is a good starting point for healing.
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Marjorie Rubin
Counselor, MA, CMHS, LMHC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Are you struggling with anxiety, feeling down, depressed, barely able to cope or sleep ? Maybe you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed or continually challenged by events beyond your control ? If you know you need help, but you're uncertain of whom to trust or where to begin, I am here. I offer a safe place along with respect, compassion, and warmth. I listen deeply, providing expert caring help for you to work on current challenges, past trauma, and future goals. I offer support to help develop inner resources, strengthen your sense of self ,and provide skills to increase resiliency and growth.
Are you struggling with anxiety, feeling down, depressed, barely able to cope or sleep ? Maybe you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed or continually challenged by events beyond your control ? If you know you need help, but you're uncertain of whom to trust or where to begin, I am here. I offer a safe place along with respect, compassion, and warmth. I listen deeply, providing expert caring help for you to work on current challenges, past trauma, and future goals. I offer support to help develop inner resources, strengthen your sense of self ,and provide skills to increase resiliency and growth.
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Danae Armstrong - Local Beacon Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Bellingham, WA 98225
Waitlist for new clients
I am a passionate licensed mental health counselor that believes in helping others to foster growth and achieve their goals. I believe in taking risks, being vulnerable and shooting big in life. I am trained in both evidence based and person-centered practices. I work with my clients to create a plan for their therapy experience that is meaningful and works towards results. I work with individuals 12 years of age and up, couples and families. For clinicians newer or returning to the field, I offer a package supervision plan that includes billing and practice setup. Current counseling openings within practice - see website.
I am a passionate licensed mental health counselor that believes in helping others to foster growth and achieve their goals. I believe in taking risks, being vulnerable and shooting big in life. I am trained in both evidence based and person-centered practices. I work with my clients to create a plan for their therapy experience that is meaningful and works towards results. I work with individuals 12 years of age and up, couples and families. For clinicians newer or returning to the field, I offer a package supervision plan that includes billing and practice setup. Current counseling openings within practice - see website.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Washington who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
86% | Depression |
75% | Relationship Issues |
74% | Self Esteem |
73% | Trauma and PTSD |
69% | Stress |
65% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
71% | Premera Blue Cross |
61% | Aetna |
59% | Regence |
How Therapists in Washington see their clients
59% | In Person and Online | |
41% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
77% | Female | |
21% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Washington?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.