Female Therapists in Port Townsend, WA

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Karen Richards
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I am a climate-aware therapist, specializing in inner experience related to the climate crisis. I help you experience and process emotions, gain perspective, figure out what to do, and grow resilience. I work with groups and individuals as we figure out how to ”be with” the multiple interwoven crises of this time, how to respond with resilience, and how to live in a positive regenerative way in our individual and community lives. Additionally, individual counseling offers support with climate-related emotions, fears, and questions about the future.
Welcome! I am a climate-aware therapist, specializing in inner experience related to the climate crisis. I help you experience and process emotions, gain perspective, figure out what to do, and grow resilience. I work with groups and individuals as we figure out how to ”be with” the multiple interwoven crises of this time, how to respond with resilience, and how to live in a positive regenerative way in our individual and community lives. Additionally, individual counseling offers support with climate-related emotions, fears, and questions about the future.
(360) 727-0833 View (360) 727-0833
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Esther Fredholm Conway
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Port Townsend, WA 98368
In my 40 years as a psychologist my goal has been to provide the safe nurturing environment that creates a productive client/therapist relationship. I have never forgotten my early experiences in seeking help from a therapist, wondering what it would be like, and if it would really help. I appreciated the understanding and insight I received then, and throughout my life, sometimes with my husband, I have found different kinds of therapy that were helpful to me and to my clients.
In my 40 years as a psychologist my goal has been to provide the safe nurturing environment that creates a productive client/therapist relationship. I have never forgotten my early experiences in seeking help from a therapist, wondering what it would be like, and if it would really help. I appreciated the understanding and insight I received then, and throughout my life, sometimes with my husband, I have found different kinds of therapy that were helpful to me and to my clients.
(360) 301-4564 View (360) 301-4564
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Kelley Swanstrom
Counselor, MAC, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Port Townsend, WA 98368  (Online Only)
Life since the pandemic has become increasingly stressful and complicated, impacting well-being, relationships, and overall quality of life. Anxiety, stress, and trauma can make everything feel overwhelming. I work with you to slow down and truly notice what’s happening within yourself. Together, we create a safe, compassionate space where you are seen and understood. By addressing past issues, we work towards healing and improving your life. My goal is to help you feel more empowered, hopeful and to connect more deeply with your authentic self.
Life since the pandemic has become increasingly stressful and complicated, impacting well-being, relationships, and overall quality of life. Anxiety, stress, and trauma can make everything feel overwhelming. I work with you to slow down and truly notice what’s happening within yourself. Together, we create a safe, compassionate space where you are seen and understood. By addressing past issues, we work towards healing and improving your life. My goal is to help you feel more empowered, hopeful and to connect more deeply with your authentic self.
(360) 302-4969 View (360) 302-4969
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Andrea Knutson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Waitlist for new clients
Have you been to talk therapy for traumatic experiences in the past only to have symptoms resurface over time? Do you feel disconnected from others or live with ongoing shame and guilt? Maybe you feel anxious, depressed, or triggered by everyday situations resulting in confusion and fear? I offer powerful somatic and mindfulness-based interventions like EMDR, Safe and Sound Protocol, and Brainspotting, along with traditional therapy, to guide you as you make use of your own innate healing properties to experience relief and wellness. I work creatively with each client to incorporate the modalities that feel safe and most beneficial.
Have you been to talk therapy for traumatic experiences in the past only to have symptoms resurface over time? Do you feel disconnected from others or live with ongoing shame and guilt? Maybe you feel anxious, depressed, or triggered by everyday situations resulting in confusion and fear? I offer powerful somatic and mindfulness-based interventions like EMDR, Safe and Sound Protocol, and Brainspotting, along with traditional therapy, to guide you as you make use of your own innate healing properties to experience relief and wellness. I work creatively with each client to incorporate the modalities that feel safe and most beneficial.
(360) 585-4790 View (360) 585-4790
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Marisa Hendrickson
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Something is wrong, but you may not know exactly what it is. You have pain that often comes out as anxiety or depression, but underneath those symptoms the root cause is often trauma from the past. We will address the core memories that created your problems, while also implementing achievable action steps to help you feel improvements in your day to day life from the start.
Something is wrong, but you may not know exactly what it is. You have pain that often comes out as anxiety or depression, but underneath those symptoms the root cause is often trauma from the past. We will address the core memories that created your problems, while also implementing achievable action steps to help you feel improvements in your day to day life from the start.
(360) 845-1265 View (360) 845-1265
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Lynn Gilman, Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CCHT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Port Townsend, WA 98368
I offer psychedelic microdosing education and support, and journey preparation and integration. Microdosing can help rewire your brain to create new patterns; heal unresolved trauma; heal anxiety and depression; increase creativity and productivity; release emotional blocks; regulate the nervous system, and feel more connected to self and others.
I offer psychedelic microdosing education and support, and journey preparation and integration. Microdosing can help rewire your brain to create new patterns; heal unresolved trauma; heal anxiety and depression; increase creativity and productivity; release emotional blocks; regulate the nervous system, and feel more connected to self and others.
(360) 233-8218 View (360) 233-8218
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Ann Emineth Counseling
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Relationships are important for our well-being. Relationships can also be very difficult at times. Some relationships are more difficult than others. Whether you are having difficulties with a spouse, partner, boss, or friends, I can help you learn to have better relationships with others. We will work together in finding ways to navigate difficult people and how to leave interactions feeling good. I want to help those that are currently or survived emotional abuse in finding recovery and provide a start to having healthy relationships.
Relationships are important for our well-being. Relationships can also be very difficult at times. Some relationships are more difficult than others. Whether you are having difficulties with a spouse, partner, boss, or friends, I can help you learn to have better relationships with others. We will work together in finding ways to navigate difficult people and how to leave interactions feeling good. I want to help those that are currently or survived emotional abuse in finding recovery and provide a start to having healthy relationships.
(360) 489-6923 View (360) 489-6923
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Sheena Uritz
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Port Townsend, WA 98368  (Online Only)
In our fast paced culture that emphasizes productivity over presence, it can be easy to feel isolated and disconnected. When we experience major transitions in life, encounter loss and grief, experience trauma, enter periods of questioning or struggle with addiction or mental health challenges we can find ourselves feeling untethered and lost. As a counselor, I provide a safe, accepting, respectful and supportive space for individuals and couples to recover a sense of deep connection in their lives. I utilize person-centered approaches that support healthy attachment and attunement.
In our fast paced culture that emphasizes productivity over presence, it can be easy to feel isolated and disconnected. When we experience major transitions in life, encounter loss and grief, experience trauma, enter periods of questioning or struggle with addiction or mental health challenges we can find ourselves feeling untethered and lost. As a counselor, I provide a safe, accepting, respectful and supportive space for individuals and couples to recover a sense of deep connection in their lives. I utilize person-centered approaches that support healthy attachment and attunement.
(360) 641-7469 View (360) 641-7469
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Patricia Bolen
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Port Townsend, WA 98368  (Online Only)
I specialize in guiding individuals through trauma, transition, and transformation. My mission is to help people empower themselves and promote their well-being by providing a nurturing and safe environment for strength-based, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and compassionate counseling. Together, we will draw from a range of techniques and collaborate to find the best approach for you. This may include traditional talk therapy, as well as other forms of therapy such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and mindfulness practice.
I specialize in guiding individuals through trauma, transition, and transformation. My mission is to help people empower themselves and promote their well-being by providing a nurturing and safe environment for strength-based, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and compassionate counseling. Together, we will draw from a range of techniques and collaborate to find the best approach for you. This may include traditional talk therapy, as well as other forms of therapy such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and mindfulness practice.
(360) 301-7242 View (360) 301-7242
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Stephanie Best
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Port Townsend, WA 98368
The foundation of my work is to collaborate with you. I will guide you to honor your strengths and to trust your innate ability to heal. I specialize in Depression, Grief & Loss, Anxiety, Trauma and Relationship ruptures. I am committed to providing ethical and accessible services for all humans of all ages, body types, abilities, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, genders, and sexual orientations. My experience is primarily with adolescents, adults, couples and families.
The foundation of my work is to collaborate with you. I will guide you to honor your strengths and to trust your innate ability to heal. I specialize in Depression, Grief & Loss, Anxiety, Trauma and Relationship ruptures. I am committed to providing ethical and accessible services for all humans of all ages, body types, abilities, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, genders, and sexual orientations. My experience is primarily with adolescents, adults, couples and families.
(206) 466-0920 View (206) 466-0920
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Elisabeth Heiner
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Hello! Thank you for taking time to take care of yourself through therapy. I provide treatment for adults, adolescents, children, and couples. My specialties include anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, anger management, and adjustment disorders, as well as behavioral issues and trauma in children.
Hello! Thank you for taking time to take care of yourself through therapy. I provide treatment for adults, adolescents, children, and couples. My specialties include anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, anger management, and adjustment disorders, as well as behavioral issues and trauma in children.
(360) 226-7127 View (360) 226-7127
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Kaarin A Hanzlian
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Port Townsend, WA 98368  (Online Only)
Becoming aware of our beliefs and behaviors can support our overall mental and physical wellbeing. We all face transitions at various life stages. I also recognize the quality care and support that is beckoning within the aging community, which includes aging with unconditional acceptance, support and guidance for aging families and promoting self-care for caregivers.
Becoming aware of our beliefs and behaviors can support our overall mental and physical wellbeing. We all face transitions at various life stages. I also recognize the quality care and support that is beckoning within the aging community, which includes aging with unconditional acceptance, support and guidance for aging families and promoting self-care for caregivers.
(206) 208-1459 View (206) 208-1459
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Toni Wilhelm
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Port Townsend, WA 98368
I have 26 years experience as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I have also acted as a Clinical Director in educational institutions and in corporate settings, supervising other therapists. I enjoy working with couples, families, and individuals struggling with depression, anxiety and life stage change. My style is open and relational .
I have 26 years experience as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I have also acted as a Clinical Director in educational institutions and in corporate settings, supervising other therapists. I enjoy working with couples, families, and individuals struggling with depression, anxiety and life stage change. My style is open and relational .
(360) 919-0513 View (360) 919-0513
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Inner Wisdom HLC, LLC
LMFT
Verified Verified
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Are you ready to free yourself from limiting beliefs that contribute to social, emotional, physical issues or behaviors? I would love to work with you, to help you gain back your freedom. What's holding you back? Are you feeling not enough? Is your weight holding you back? Are you anxious in any way or depressed? If you want to succeed in the most important aspects of your life - in relationships, your job and how you feel about yourself, I can help you be truly happy and free you from self-destructive thoughts and behaviors, living a confident, motivated and happier life. I can help you let go of the past that is holding you back.
Are you ready to free yourself from limiting beliefs that contribute to social, emotional, physical issues or behaviors? I would love to work with you, to help you gain back your freedom. What's holding you back? Are you feeling not enough? Is your weight holding you back? Are you anxious in any way or depressed? If you want to succeed in the most important aspects of your life - in relationships, your job and how you feel about yourself, I can help you be truly happy and free you from self-destructive thoughts and behaviors, living a confident, motivated and happier life. I can help you let go of the past that is holding you back.
(360) 821-9901 View (360) 821-9901
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Vicki Fuller Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Townsend, WA 98368
My Interest is to work side by side with you in a journey of self discovery. These are trying times to navigate and a safe and supportive environment is essential for any of us to achieve our optimal way of being. You and I collaborate over what is most useful, helpful and relevant to actualize your needs and goals whether that's in the development of healthier more fulfilling relationships with others, recovering from trauma or seeking your heart's desire.
My Interest is to work side by side with you in a journey of self discovery. These are trying times to navigate and a safe and supportive environment is essential for any of us to achieve our optimal way of being. You and I collaborate over what is most useful, helpful and relevant to actualize your needs and goals whether that's in the development of healthier more fulfilling relationships with others, recovering from trauma or seeking your heart's desire.
(360) 996-1741 View (360) 996-1741
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Sadie Bingham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Port Townsend, WA 98368  (Online Only)
Is anxiety, overwhelm & past trauma making you feel like the walls are caving in? You’ve done everything “right” in life, only to realize that hasn’t made life any easier. Maybe you are one of those high achievers who succeeds at everything or a people-pleaser terrified of confrontation. Either way – you feel out of control & ashamed because - why can’t you figure this mental health stuff out? On top of all this, you are at a time of great transition, change & growth. Learning to be an adult in a scary & unpredictable world can feel very lonely & crushing. Especially a world that can feel like it’s going off the rails.
Is anxiety, overwhelm & past trauma making you feel like the walls are caving in? You’ve done everything “right” in life, only to realize that hasn’t made life any easier. Maybe you are one of those high achievers who succeeds at everything or a people-pleaser terrified of confrontation. Either way – you feel out of control & ashamed because - why can’t you figure this mental health stuff out? On top of all this, you are at a time of great transition, change & growth. Learning to be an adult in a scary & unpredictable world can feel very lonely & crushing. Especially a world that can feel like it’s going off the rails.
(253) 649-2790 View (253) 649-2790
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Sara Smithson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Townsend, WA 98368  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
It's the most socially appropriate time in modern history to be a bit of a mess, but that doesn't make it easier for most of us. Being intelligent can actually make it harder to adapt to new things outside your frames of reference. Being empathetic can cause you to feel like you're constantly letting others & yourself down. Being unique or outside norms can leave you feeling lonely & questioning yourself. If you tend to hold & hide everything inside, or if you're someone who can't help but dump everything out all over the place, you may be experiencing miscommunication & judgment from others on top of everything.
It's the most socially appropriate time in modern history to be a bit of a mess, but that doesn't make it easier for most of us. Being intelligent can actually make it harder to adapt to new things outside your frames of reference. Being empathetic can cause you to feel like you're constantly letting others & yourself down. Being unique or outside norms can leave you feeling lonely & questioning yourself. If you tend to hold & hide everything inside, or if you're someone who can't help but dump everything out all over the place, you may be experiencing miscommunication & judgment from others on top of everything.
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Freida Fenn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CMHS
Verified Verified
Port Townsend, WA 98368
I am accepting new clients. I assist Couples, Individuals, Teens and Families. See my website: fenntherapy.com. I provide emotional support, practical communication tools and emotional coping skills. Together, we create a treatment plan for positive change. Unresolved family issues, trauma, stress, couple conflicts, parenting challenges, life transitions and changes in your primary relationships can get you down. You deserve support and help to heal. I create a safe place for you to create the healthy changes you desire. I look forward to meeting you.
I am accepting new clients. I assist Couples, Individuals, Teens and Families. See my website: fenntherapy.com. I provide emotional support, practical communication tools and emotional coping skills. Together, we create a treatment plan for positive change. Unresolved family issues, trauma, stress, couple conflicts, parenting challenges, life transitions and changes in your primary relationships can get you down. You deserve support and help to heal. I create a safe place for you to create the healthy changes you desire. I look forward to meeting you.
(360) 262-4318 View (360) 262-4318
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Melissa S Layer
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Can you imagine that it's possible to behold your journey as an opportunity for growth, healing and enriched connections? What would it be like to know that you have the capacity to hold both grief and gratitude? It could be that you have come to a cross-road or are standing on significant thresholds as you face transitions, challenges and decision-making. Maybe grief has cracked you open, or you are struggling with illness and long to discover meaning and balance once again. Perhaps you have an emergent sense that there is “something more” that you are yearning for?
Can you imagine that it's possible to behold your journey as an opportunity for growth, healing and enriched connections? What would it be like to know that you have the capacity to hold both grief and gratitude? It could be that you have come to a cross-road or are standing on significant thresholds as you face transitions, challenges and decision-making. Maybe grief has cracked you open, or you are struggling with illness and long to discover meaning and balance once again. Perhaps you have an emergent sense that there is “something more” that you are yearning for?
(360) 205-9995 View (360) 205-9995
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Paige Jones
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Port Townsend, WA 98368
You may be seeking change, healing, or understanding as you exist in the relationships and situations around you. Whatever your reasons may be, my hope is to provide a safe space for transformation to occur. I work within the context of relationship, believing they are what shape us, harm us, and ultimately heal us. Therefore we will work together as we explore opportunities for you to step further into your own voice and longings, finding freedom from anxiety, stress, depression, and fear. Making the decision to enter therapy is admirable. I look forward to meeting you wherever you may be.
You may be seeking change, healing, or understanding as you exist in the relationships and situations around you. Whatever your reasons may be, my hope is to provide a safe space for transformation to occur. I work within the context of relationship, believing they are what shape us, harm us, and ultimately heal us. Therefore we will work together as we explore opportunities for you to step further into your own voice and longings, finding freedom from anxiety, stress, depression, and fear. Making the decision to enter therapy is admirable. I look forward to meeting you wherever you may be.
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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.