Therapists for Teens in Kenmore, WA
Teresa (Terie) Clement
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, CMHS, CDWF
Verified Verified
Kenmore, WA 98028 (Online Only)
My experience and training includes work with grief/loss, trauma, abuse, child and adolescent behavioral issues, relationship growth, and life transitions.
Everyone has the capacity to change no matter what their present difficulty, and adversity can offer a new chance for growth. I am an experienced, non-judgmental clinical therapist devoted to helping my clients improve their quality of life.
My experience and training includes work with grief/loss, trauma, abuse, child and adolescent behavioral issues, relationship growth, and life transitions.
Everyone has the capacity to change no matter what their present difficulty, and adversity can offer a new chance for growth. I am an experienced, non-judgmental clinical therapist devoted to helping my clients improve their quality of life.
In my approach to counseling, I listen attentively and non-judgmentally. I focus on people’s stories and the stories the world tells about them. I value these narratives, and hold them during our work together so that we may reference them in the process of creating a story that feels more in line with my clients goals and purpose. I also work with clients in exploring ways to alleviate suffering, reduce stress and increase self empowerment and enjoyment of one's life. My approach is strengths based and I believe we each have all the answers we need within us, sometimes we just need help teasing them out or trusting them.
In my approach to counseling, I listen attentively and non-judgmentally. I focus on people’s stories and the stories the world tells about them. I value these narratives, and hold them during our work together so that we may reference them in the process of creating a story that feels more in line with my clients goals and purpose. I also work with clients in exploring ways to alleviate suffering, reduce stress and increase self empowerment and enjoyment of one's life. My approach is strengths based and I believe we each have all the answers we need within us, sometimes we just need help teasing them out or trusting them.
As both a mental health counselor & registered dietitian, I offer holistic, mind-body connected mental health care for eating disorders, life transitions, depression and trauma. My work focuses on relationships: our relationship with the self, with others, with food, our bodies, and the world around us. This includes our counseling relationship, meaning I deeply prioritize ensuring that you feel connected, heard and seen in our work together. As a sex positive, multiculturally aware and LGBT+ allied provider, it is central to my work to affirm and normalize our human experiences in order to dissipate the burdens of shame.
As both a mental health counselor & registered dietitian, I offer holistic, mind-body connected mental health care for eating disorders, life transitions, depression and trauma. My work focuses on relationships: our relationship with the self, with others, with food, our bodies, and the world around us. This includes our counseling relationship, meaning I deeply prioritize ensuring that you feel connected, heard and seen in our work together. As a sex positive, multiculturally aware and LGBT+ allied provider, it is central to my work to affirm and normalize our human experiences in order to dissipate the burdens of shame.
Rafaela De Leon
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Kenmore, WA 98028
Waitlist for new clients
You have worlds to explore within yourself, so much strength to uncover, feelings to connect with, and pain to heal. My intention is not to "fix" you, but to help you reclaim your power so that you can feel confident in your innate ability to work toward balance and growth. My aim is always for you to feel safe, seen, and heard. In a world that seems to constantly pull your energy outward in a way that doesn't serve you, I want to provide you with a space where you can turn inward, with intention and compassion.
You have worlds to explore within yourself, so much strength to uncover, feelings to connect with, and pain to heal. My intention is not to "fix" you, but to help you reclaim your power so that you can feel confident in your innate ability to work toward balance and growth. My aim is always for you to feel safe, seen, and heard. In a world that seems to constantly pull your energy outward in a way that doesn't serve you, I want to provide you with a space where you can turn inward, with intention and compassion.
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy is a research validated method in which partners learn to identify harmful and entrenched patterns within their marriage and develop the skills to engage in a new way. Your relationship may be highly reactive and conflictual or feel like an emotional desert where closeness disappeared long ago. In either case, EFT can help you create a partnership that is nourishing and a haven for personal growth. I am an advanced practitioner of EFT. I work with both heterosexual and same sex couples.
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy is a research validated method in which partners learn to identify harmful and entrenched patterns within their marriage and develop the skills to engage in a new way. Your relationship may be highly reactive and conflictual or feel like an emotional desert where closeness disappeared long ago. In either case, EFT can help you create a partnership that is nourishing and a haven for personal growth. I am an advanced practitioner of EFT. I work with both heterosexual and same sex couples.
Zachary G. Shaeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, MDiv
Verified Verified
Kenmore, WA 98028
Therapy can help you to cope with heightened anxiety, depression, loneliness, and lack of purpose. With online video conferencing, I provide regular therapy without you coming into the office, in addition to in-person availability. Therapy provides a safe place to ask the questions that scare us, to find connection and healing, to feel good and be authentic, and take charge of our lives. I support clients' efforts to gain insight into the sources of their challenges and pain, find connection, make positive changes in relationships, identify strengths and resources, cope with personal history, and take charge of their life.
Therapy can help you to cope with heightened anxiety, depression, loneliness, and lack of purpose. With online video conferencing, I provide regular therapy without you coming into the office, in addition to in-person availability. Therapy provides a safe place to ask the questions that scare us, to find connection and healing, to feel good and be authentic, and take charge of our lives. I support clients' efforts to gain insight into the sources of their challenges and pain, find connection, make positive changes in relationships, identify strengths and resources, cope with personal history, and take charge of their life.
Whole Therapies Collective is a group of licensed mental health clinicians offering holistic, social justice informed, equitable care. We function on a payment model that always ensures you have access to a sliding scale. We are not here to pathologize, label, or categorize, therefore we do not contract with insurance. Our collective aim is to empower and facilitate internal trust, balance, and compassion in those we work alongside. Our collective offers integrative therapies such as individual and couples counseling, nutrition counseling, EMDR, sound healing, Reiki, therapeutic yoga, and nature therapy.
Whole Therapies Collective is a group of licensed mental health clinicians offering holistic, social justice informed, equitable care. We function on a payment model that always ensures you have access to a sliding scale. We are not here to pathologize, label, or categorize, therefore we do not contract with insurance. Our collective aim is to empower and facilitate internal trust, balance, and compassion in those we work alongside. Our collective offers integrative therapies such as individual and couples counseling, nutrition counseling, EMDR, sound healing, Reiki, therapeutic yoga, and nature therapy.
I am a holistic psychotherapist who specializes in individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and adjustment difficulties. I believe that people and relationships are the most important things in life. I am privileged to have the opportunity to walk with you as I encourage your vision for yourself and your future. I am a Christian counselor, but I also work well with individuals from non-religious or other religious communities.
I am a holistic psychotherapist who specializes in individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and adjustment difficulties. I believe that people and relationships are the most important things in life. I am privileged to have the opportunity to walk with you as I encourage your vision for yourself and your future. I am a Christian counselor, but I also work well with individuals from non-religious or other religious communities.
I work with young adults and late adolescents who are navigating the transition into early adulthood. While my primary focus is on this age group, I warmly welcome individuals from all stages of adulthood and diverse backgrounds. My approach is trauma-informed, with a special emphasis on complex and childhood trauma. I understand the profound impact trauma can have and am dedicated to supporting clients through their healing journey. Additionally, I address issues such as self-esteem, body image concerns, and the deep longing for a sense of embodiment and self-connection.
I work with young adults and late adolescents who are navigating the transition into early adulthood. While my primary focus is on this age group, I warmly welcome individuals from all stages of adulthood and diverse backgrounds. My approach is trauma-informed, with a special emphasis on complex and childhood trauma. I understand the profound impact trauma can have and am dedicated to supporting clients through their healing journey. Additionally, I address issues such as self-esteem, body image concerns, and the deep longing for a sense of embodiment and self-connection.
Dr. Amy Phillips Counseling
Counselor, EdD, LCPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Kenmore, WA 98028 (Online Only)
I am here to help you and to listen. We can work together to better understand the challenges in your life. Through talking, things will get better. Today, you are one step closer to a new you where you can feel empowered and go on that positive path to growth and well-being. As a therapist, my goal is to help you lead a life that is worth celebrating. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
I am here to help you and to listen. We can work together to better understand the challenges in your life. Through talking, things will get better. Today, you are one step closer to a new you where you can feel empowered and go on that positive path to growth and well-being. As a therapist, my goal is to help you lead a life that is worth celebrating. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Dr Amy Phillips Counseling - Pet Loss Counselor
Counselor, Amy Phillips
Verified Verified
Kenmore, WA 98028 (Online Only)
So many people have companion animals, dogs, cats, guinea pigs, hamsters, all different kinds of animals that are family members. When our companion animals die, we are often extremely grief stricken, and live in a society that might not understand that grief. As a counseling psychologist who has dogs and cats, I certainly understand that grief and the need for support. I’m a licensed counselor who offers grief counseling for pet loss. I would love to help support you through this difficult time.
So many people have companion animals, dogs, cats, guinea pigs, hamsters, all different kinds of animals that are family members. When our companion animals die, we are often extremely grief stricken, and live in a society that might not understand that grief. As a counseling psychologist who has dogs and cats, I certainly understand that grief and the need for support. I’m a licensed counselor who offers grief counseling for pet loss. I would love to help support you through this difficult time.
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Envision Counseling, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kenmore, WA 98028
Envision Counseling offers unparalleled therapeutic services provided by mental health counselors, couple therapists, and social workers residing in Washington State. Our dedicated team delivers personalized care of the highest quality in a supportive, respectful, and culturally responsive environment. Recognizing the importance of balancing personal and family responsibilities with the demands of modern life, Envision Counseling clinicians offer evening and weekend appointments for pre-teens, adolescents, and adults.
Envision Counseling offers unparalleled therapeutic services provided by mental health counselors, couple therapists, and social workers residing in Washington State. Our dedicated team delivers personalized care of the highest quality in a supportive, respectful, and culturally responsive environment. Recognizing the importance of balancing personal and family responsibilities with the demands of modern life, Envision Counseling clinicians offer evening and weekend appointments for pre-teens, adolescents, and adults.
Kellie A Preston
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CMHS, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Kenmore, WA 98028
I believe everyone has innate wisdom within themselves to overcome whatever obstacles are in front of them. I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and families that have experienced trauma and consequently suffering from anxiety, depression, attentional difficulties, sleep issues, developmental obstacles. Expressive therapies offers a unique way to language those issues using art, painting, clay work, journal writing, sand tray play and canine therapy, and they begin to externalize worries and concerns, crisis and trauma through symbols and mastery is gained. When families in pain begin to play together, perceptions of each other are changed, communication is accomplished and individuals experience their true potential.
I believe everyone has innate wisdom within themselves to overcome whatever obstacles are in front of them. I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and families that have experienced trauma and consequently suffering from anxiety, depression, attentional difficulties, sleep issues, developmental obstacles. Expressive therapies offers a unique way to language those issues using art, painting, clay work, journal writing, sand tray play and canine therapy, and they begin to externalize worries and concerns, crisis and trauma through symbols and mastery is gained. When families in pain begin to play together, perceptions of each other are changed, communication is accomplished and individuals experience their true potential.
Emily Sinclair
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Kenmore, WA 98028
Waitlist for new clients
Without judgment or pathologizing, I will help you accept "what is" so you can create "what can be." People naturally move toward healthier lives and choices with the right support: empathy, authentic compassion, sincere curiosity, and validation. Together we will establish a comfort zone in therapy. In the safe haven of my office, you can explore your inner world, discover your voice, put words to your story, and move through and beyond your suffering - to find healing, peace, and joy. My clients report increased self-awareness and personal growth, more meaningful insights, stronger connections, and greater satisfaction in life.
Without judgment or pathologizing, I will help you accept "what is" so you can create "what can be." People naturally move toward healthier lives and choices with the right support: empathy, authentic compassion, sincere curiosity, and validation. Together we will establish a comfort zone in therapy. In the safe haven of my office, you can explore your inner world, discover your voice, put words to your story, and move through and beyond your suffering - to find healing, peace, and joy. My clients report increased self-awareness and personal growth, more meaningful insights, stronger connections, and greater satisfaction in life.
Working with individuals and families is a collaborative process. I hope to use my many clinical experiences to help guide clients through a path toward more satisfaction in life. Therapy is not a process of simple "change," but rather a process of finding and developing aspects of satisfaction in careers, families, leisure, and relationships that likely exist when we weed through the days' challenges. Through my years as a clinician, I know how to challenge that process. Through my years of teaching, I know when I can simply step aside and admire the strengths that each of us have inside.
Working with individuals and families is a collaborative process. I hope to use my many clinical experiences to help guide clients through a path toward more satisfaction in life. Therapy is not a process of simple "change," but rather a process of finding and developing aspects of satisfaction in careers, families, leisure, and relationships that likely exist when we weed through the days' challenges. Through my years as a clinician, I know how to challenge that process. Through my years of teaching, I know when I can simply step aside and admire the strengths that each of us have inside.
Chris Wilcynski
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CMHS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kenmore, WA 98028
Therapy to me is a process of discovery and rediscovery, reworking patterns of behavior, or beginning to change thoughts or beliefs that are no longer relevant or useful for our current self and life. It's engaging thoughtfully in your life, taking an active role in your relationship with yourself and others, and fostering the type of self and change that you desire. My role in your process lies around engaging in thoughtful discovery, working through challenges and resistance that comes inherently with the onset of change.
Therapy to me is a process of discovery and rediscovery, reworking patterns of behavior, or beginning to change thoughts or beliefs that are no longer relevant or useful for our current self and life. It's engaging thoughtfully in your life, taking an active role in your relationship with yourself and others, and fostering the type of self and change that you desire. My role in your process lies around engaging in thoughtful discovery, working through challenges and resistance that comes inherently with the onset of change.
Are relationship issues, anxiety and/or depression keeping you up at night? The counselors at ECC will work with you to help you improve the quality of your your life and your relationships. Our dynamic team of counselors seek to understand and resolve the real-life, everyday challenges many of us face. We work with a wide range of issues and have a diverse team of therapists trained in a variety of specialties. This allows us to create a personalized treatment plan to meet your individual needs.
Are relationship issues, anxiety and/or depression keeping you up at night? The counselors at ECC will work with you to help you improve the quality of your your life and your relationships. Our dynamic team of counselors seek to understand and resolve the real-life, everyday challenges many of us face. We work with a wide range of issues and have a diverse team of therapists trained in a variety of specialties. This allows us to create a personalized treatment plan to meet your individual needs.
I have a range of experience working with a variety of topics and issues, some of which include: anxiety, depression, psychotic disorders, trauma and PTSD, Veteran's issues, sexual behavior problems, sexual offender treatment, interpersonal problems, etc. I have appreciation for a variety of client backgrounds and issues, but I have an especially fond place in my heart for working with military, Veterans, and their families, as I was raised as a military dependent and am a combat Veteran.
I have a range of experience working with a variety of topics and issues, some of which include: anxiety, depression, psychotic disorders, trauma and PTSD, Veteran's issues, sexual behavior problems, sexual offender treatment, interpersonal problems, etc. I have appreciation for a variety of client backgrounds and issues, but I have an especially fond place in my heart for working with military, Veterans, and their families, as I was raised as a military dependent and am a combat Veteran.
Matt Chamberlain
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kenmore, WA 98028 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Seattle, WA. Psychotherapy is a trusting collaboration between therapist and client. In a safe and supportive environment we work together to identify problem areas, determine strategies and options that make sense to you and work toward real, immediate and long-term solutions.
My goal is to provide immediate relief from a stressful situation while understanding the problem in the larger context of your life. I want to help you discover a process of working through issues that leads to a real, long-term solution--to really correct the problem!
Hello! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Seattle, WA. Psychotherapy is a trusting collaboration between therapist and client. In a safe and supportive environment we work together to identify problem areas, determine strategies and options that make sense to you and work toward real, immediate and long-term solutions.
My goal is to provide immediate relief from a stressful situation while understanding the problem in the larger context of your life. I want to help you discover a process of working through issues that leads to a real, long-term solution--to really correct the problem!
Cassandra Mary Wilson
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, EMMHS
Verified Verified
Kenmore, WA 98028 (Online Only)
My focus in the therapeutic relationship is to work along side someone who wants to examine the many parts of their life in every aspect from their thoughts, feelings, family dynamics, current relationships, and where they would like to be headed. We often find ourselves attached to one identity in an attempt to preserve the expectations of others, losing sight of the other complexities that make up our whole self. With deep desires to meet the needs of others, whether family, school, work, or in relationships, we forget to establish and nourish our own needs.
My focus in the therapeutic relationship is to work along side someone who wants to examine the many parts of their life in every aspect from their thoughts, feelings, family dynamics, current relationships, and where they would like to be headed. We often find ourselves attached to one identity in an attempt to preserve the expectations of others, losing sight of the other complexities that make up our whole self. With deep desires to meet the needs of others, whether family, school, work, or in relationships, we forget to establish and nourish our own needs.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.