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Sitara Marin Therapy, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98115
Waitlist for new clients
8.2024 - Accepting direct-pay clients. Are you here because you feel overwhelmed, stressed, sad, or overly anxious? Perhaps you have experienced a major change in your life that makes the day-to-day harder than it ever was before. My gentle approach can assist with issues of depression, stress, and anxiety as a compassionate, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed psychodynamically oriented therapist, helping you bring back joy into your relationships and your life. Our work together will guide you through challenges and obstacles to find greater well-being and satisfaction in your life.
8.2024 - Accepting direct-pay clients. Are you here because you feel overwhelmed, stressed, sad, or overly anxious? Perhaps you have experienced a major change in your life that makes the day-to-day harder than it ever was before. My gentle approach can assist with issues of depression, stress, and anxiety as a compassionate, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed psychodynamically oriented therapist, helping you bring back joy into your relationships and your life. Our work together will guide you through challenges and obstacles to find greater well-being and satisfaction in your life.
(425) 541-8571 View (425) 541-8571
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Jamie Knowlton
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98104  (Online Only)
My specialties include family & couple repair, daily functioning, LGBTQ+ and non-traditional relational dynamics, parent coaching of young children, teenager support, loss/grief, Depression, Anxiety, Autism & ADHD.
Accepting new Family, Couple, and individual clients! I can assist you in the understanding of your own complex internal worlds, relational dynamics, developmental and inter-generational trauma. You can disrupt unwanted patterns and improve communication in your relationships and expressions via diverse interventions from a synthesis of modalities, we will practice these skills together. You are the expert of your experience, I will support you in trusting and loving yourself. With curiosity and compassion, therapy can empower you and help you gain more from life. I work with everyone from tech. workers to fellow therapists.
My specialties include family & couple repair, daily functioning, LGBTQ+ and non-traditional relational dynamics, parent coaching of young children, teenager support, loss/grief, Depression, Anxiety, Autism & ADHD.
Accepting new Family, Couple, and individual clients! I can assist you in the understanding of your own complex internal worlds, relational dynamics, developmental and inter-generational trauma. You can disrupt unwanted patterns and improve communication in your relationships and expressions via diverse interventions from a synthesis of modalities, we will practice these skills together. You are the expert of your experience, I will support you in trusting and loving yourself. With curiosity and compassion, therapy can empower you and help you gain more from life. I work with everyone from tech. workers to fellow therapists.
(206) 539-0707 View (206) 539-0707
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Brian J Warren
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
I enjoy helping couples, families and individuals in working on relationship issues and concerns in a wide variety of areas these may be facing or dealing with. Some of the issues I can help with include depression, anxiety, health and medical problems, grief, loss, transitions, adjustment, self-esteem, troubled/at-risk youth or children, marriage and couple relationship issues, step-families, relationship concerns, sexual issues, teen concerns, child development, sibling and extended family concerns, and more. I work with clients on their issues and help them attain their goals. I focus on strengths, successes, emotions, thoughts and feelings in helping them.
I enjoy helping couples, families and individuals in working on relationship issues and concerns in a wide variety of areas these may be facing or dealing with. Some of the issues I can help with include depression, anxiety, health and medical problems, grief, loss, transitions, adjustment, self-esteem, troubled/at-risk youth or children, marriage and couple relationship issues, step-families, relationship concerns, sexual issues, teen concerns, child development, sibling and extended family concerns, and more. I work with clients on their issues and help them attain their goals. I focus on strengths, successes, emotions, thoughts and feelings in helping them.
(206) 818-3223 View (206) 818-3223
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Dawn Egan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98119  (Online Only)
We all want to be seen and heard. As a therapist, I thoroughly enjoy building nurturing and therapeutic relationships with my clients. Providing a safe space for adults and couple's to discover their truth and authenticity. Helping people move through deep programing of guilt and shame. We live in challenging times where balance and harmony with oneself and our world can be difficult to master. This results in depression, anxiety and self-doubt. By identifying the false stories we tell ourselves and patterns that no longer suite us, meaningful work can be done to create new stories and healthier coping with emotional resilience.
We all want to be seen and heard. As a therapist, I thoroughly enjoy building nurturing and therapeutic relationships with my clients. Providing a safe space for adults and couple's to discover their truth and authenticity. Helping people move through deep programing of guilt and shame. We live in challenging times where balance and harmony with oneself and our world can be difficult to master. This results in depression, anxiety and self-doubt. By identifying the false stories we tell ourselves and patterns that no longer suite us, meaningful work can be done to create new stories and healthier coping with emotional resilience.
(425) 243-0111 View (425) 243-0111
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You Speak We Listen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98501
You will not need to waste your therapy session educating me about alternative relationships, partnerships, lifestyles, and family units. I have expertise working with individuals, couples, and groups represented across all genders, identities, orientations, relationship types, chosen or blended families. I offer therapeutic support for an array of specialties such as anxiety, PTSD, depression, anxiety, chronic health conditions, spiritual trauma, family of origin trauma and more. I have experience with adoption, foster care, military, veterans, first responders & the Deaf community. I offer individual and partner(s) therapy,
You will not need to waste your therapy session educating me about alternative relationships, partnerships, lifestyles, and family units. I have expertise working with individuals, couples, and groups represented across all genders, identities, orientations, relationship types, chosen or blended families. I offer therapeutic support for an array of specialties such as anxiety, PTSD, depression, anxiety, chronic health conditions, spiritual trauma, family of origin trauma and more. I have experience with adoption, foster care, military, veterans, first responders & the Deaf community. I offer individual and partner(s) therapy,
(360) 347-9392 View (360) 347-9392
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Eastside Counseling Center
LMFT, LMHC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kirkland, WA 98034
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.
(425) 405-7857 View (425) 405-7857
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Counseling Services for Wellbeing
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burien, WA 98166
Mood Disorders, depression/anxiety, Parenting Concerns, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Problems Women’s Issues, pregnancy-related difficulties, PPD, Body image Personal Growth, introspective, spiritual, and emotional exploration Trauma and Loss Interpersonal Issues Interpersonal Issues Family Matters Self-Injury, Transitional Concerns, Addiction.
Often the goal of therapy is for clients to develop the capacity to resolve personal problems with the support of a therapist. The clinicians at Counseling Services for Wellbeing work collaboratively with the clients to build on their existing strengths, enhance relationships, increase and procure a support system and obtain the necessary skills and tools to lead a happier and more fulfilling life. We strive to work in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, tailoring to each client’s individual needs and goals to help achieve the personal growth they are striving for.
Mood Disorders, depression/anxiety, Parenting Concerns, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Problems Women’s Issues, pregnancy-related difficulties, PPD, Body image Personal Growth, introspective, spiritual, and emotional exploration Trauma and Loss Interpersonal Issues Interpersonal Issues Family Matters Self-Injury, Transitional Concerns, Addiction.
Often the goal of therapy is for clients to develop the capacity to resolve personal problems with the support of a therapist. The clinicians at Counseling Services for Wellbeing work collaboratively with the clients to build on their existing strengths, enhance relationships, increase and procure a support system and obtain the necessary skills and tools to lead a happier and more fulfilling life. We strive to work in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, tailoring to each client’s individual needs and goals to help achieve the personal growth they are striving for.
(206) 426-0366 View (206) 426-0366
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Pacific Mental Health
Counselor
Verified Verified
Lynnwood, WA 98036
We treat a variety of mental health disorders from anxiety/depression to sexual addiction.
Pacific Mental Health is dedicated to serving the mental health needs of the Greater Seattle area. If you're looking for a new counselor or a fresh perspective in life, our team of psychotherapist can help you achieve the goals you're looking for.
We treat a variety of mental health disorders from anxiety/depression to sexual addiction.
Pacific Mental Health is dedicated to serving the mental health needs of the Greater Seattle area. If you're looking for a new counselor or a fresh perspective in life, our team of psychotherapist can help you achieve the goals you're looking for.
(206) 488-1706 View (206) 488-1706
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Jenny Barth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
I have experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, substance abuse, grief, couples therapy and sex and intimacy.
Therapy is a deeply personal process and I consider it a privilege to be invited to be a part of your journey in healing and improving your life and relationships. I see therapy as a collaborative process in which I support you in identifying your goals for therapy and assist you in achieving those goals. I work with individuals, couples and young adults. I am physically located in Seattle, but also licensed in Utah and able to provide tele-health services to clients located outside Seattle.
I have experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, substance abuse, grief, couples therapy and sex and intimacy.
Therapy is a deeply personal process and I consider it a privilege to be invited to be a part of your journey in healing and improving your life and relationships. I see therapy as a collaborative process in which I support you in identifying your goals for therapy and assist you in achieving those goals. I work with individuals, couples and young adults. I am physically located in Seattle, but also licensed in Utah and able to provide tele-health services to clients located outside Seattle.
(206) 800-8939 View (206) 800-8939
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April Jones- Marriage And Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Redmond, WA 98052  (Online Only)
I earned my masters in marriage and family therapy in 2014 and have a decade of experience in relational counseling, systemic counseling (including Tech and Business systems), depression, anxiety, phobias, stress, communication skills, self-esteem, body issues, identity crisis, life transitions, mindfulness based stress reduction, and grief and loss.
I am a marriage and family therapist that helps individuals and couples navigate the challenges of modern life. We explore how roles in family, relational, social, and cultural networks influence the whole person. The client is the expert on their story and my role is to help translate that narrative through our combined knowledge. Clients I work with often feel they have all the outside elements for a happy life, but still struggle with stress, relational problems, self-esteem, and work issues. Something is missing or preventing fulfillment and it is our collaborative efforts that help us discover and remove those barriers.
I earned my masters in marriage and family therapy in 2014 and have a decade of experience in relational counseling, systemic counseling (including Tech and Business systems), depression, anxiety, phobias, stress, communication skills, self-esteem, body issues, identity crisis, life transitions, mindfulness based stress reduction, and grief and loss.
I am a marriage and family therapist that helps individuals and couples navigate the challenges of modern life. We explore how roles in family, relational, social, and cultural networks influence the whole person. The client is the expert on their story and my role is to help translate that narrative through our combined knowledge. Clients I work with often feel they have all the outside elements for a happy life, but still struggle with stress, relational problems, self-esteem, and work issues. Something is missing or preventing fulfillment and it is our collaborative efforts that help us discover and remove those barriers.
(425) 541-1231 View (425) 541-1231
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Carolann Freedman
MA, LMHC, NCC, NBCCH
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98105
As a clinical therapist, I help people who are struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression and loss. I teach my clients to practice what I call "the reverse golden rule": treat yourself as you would treat others! We are often so critical of ourselves, while with a friend we would be kind, supportive, compassionate. My 20+ years of experience have given me the tools to work using an eclectic approach that I tailor to each client. I offer a comfortable, safe environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, where you can feel heard, understood and validated.
As a clinical therapist, I help people who are struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression and loss. I teach my clients to practice what I call "the reverse golden rule": treat yourself as you would treat others! We are often so critical of ourselves, while with a friend we would be kind, supportive, compassionate. My 20+ years of experience have given me the tools to work using an eclectic approach that I tailor to each client. I offer a comfortable, safe environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, where you can feel heard, understood and validated.
(206) 999-3883 View (206) 999-3883
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Susan Keene
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98682  (Online Only)
I treat clients with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and who are survivors of trauma.
I am currently accepting new clients! I work through telehealth only, You are the expert on your own life. But, when life does not follow your best laid plans, you sometimes need help to work through the changes to become stronger than before. In the space we create together, you can examine your life journey and find ways to use your strengths to make a better life. In my practice, I use a strengths-based approach for individual therapy that is appropriate for adults of all genders, orientations, and ages. Together, I can to help you with life changes, sexuality, relationships, and self esteem.
I treat clients with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and who are survivors of trauma.
I am currently accepting new clients! I work through telehealth only, You are the expert on your own life. But, when life does not follow your best laid plans, you sometimes need help to work through the changes to become stronger than before. In the space we create together, you can examine your life journey and find ways to use your strengths to make a better life. In my practice, I use a strengths-based approach for individual therapy that is appropriate for adults of all genders, orientations, and ages. Together, I can to help you with life changes, sexuality, relationships, and self esteem.
(206) 207-3024 View (206) 207-3024
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Cassie A Konnoly
Counselor, LMHC, MS, CMHS, CCATP, LGBTQIA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lacey, WA 98516
I work with Anxious & Depressed people, People suffering from past trauma, struggling parents and a little bit in-between. Visit our website to explore other counseling options. My practice is here to help you overcome challenges and get you back to living life. Counseling is offered face to face or online (teletherapy) video. I understand that the thought of finding a counselor you trust & feel comfortable with is difficult. Will you join me in helping you achieve your goals?
I work with Anxious & Depressed people, People suffering from past trauma, struggling parents and a little bit in-between. Visit our website to explore other counseling options. My practice is here to help you overcome challenges and get you back to living life. Counseling is offered face to face or online (teletherapy) video. I understand that the thought of finding a counselor you trust & feel comfortable with is difficult. Will you join me in helping you achieve your goals?
(360) 252-9369 View (360) 252-9369
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Surya Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98116  (Online Only)
Im a dedicated therapist specializing in helping individuals and couples overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, insecurities, and trust issues. By integrating traditional therapy with proven methods, I offer a unique approach to healing and deepening connections. Our daily routines can be powerful opportunities for transformation. I provide personalized practices that foster emotional growth and resilience. These strategies are not only therapeutic but also transformative, designed to heal old wounds and empower you personally. Let's embark on this journey of healing and growth.
Im a dedicated therapist specializing in helping individuals and couples overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, insecurities, and trust issues. By integrating traditional therapy with proven methods, I offer a unique approach to healing and deepening connections. Our daily routines can be powerful opportunities for transformation. I provide personalized practices that foster emotional growth and resilience. These strategies are not only therapeutic but also transformative, designed to heal old wounds and empower you personally. Let's embark on this journey of healing and growth.
(206) 222-4182 View (206) 222-4182
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Steven M Brown
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402  (Online Only)
Not only limited to the anxiety, depression, bipolar, PTSD, ADHD/ADD, OCD, anger issues, and personality disorders or attachment issues.
A responsible social practitioner, I provide psychological care, and services using American Sign Language (ASL). I work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, including various populations that encompass sign language users. My interests center on developing tailored, specific psychotherapy applications that benefit the patients with hearing losses. Much of my work places an emphasis on the importance of "courageous will" to empower individuals to make choices that are useful and practical.
Not only limited to the anxiety, depression, bipolar, PTSD, ADHD/ADD, OCD, anger issues, and personality disorders or attachment issues.
A responsible social practitioner, I provide psychological care, and services using American Sign Language (ASL). I work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, including various populations that encompass sign language users. My interests center on developing tailored, specific psychotherapy applications that benefit the patients with hearing losses. Much of my work places an emphasis on the importance of "courageous will" to empower individuals to make choices that are useful and practical.
(253) 466-7490 View (253) 466-7490
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Leana West
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, WA 98499
I specialize within the areas of: Depression/Anxiety PTSD Grief/Loss Domestic/Intimate partner Abuse Trauma (Emotional, Mental, Sexual) Single Parenting.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about getting to the heart of the challenge(s) my clients face. I desire to work with my clients in discovering who they are by working through the issue(s) they face and achieve their desired goal(s). I believe wholeheartedly in finding the beauty within that makes one uniquely who they are. There is no absolute way to achieve that, however; my role is to offer a judgment free safe space for my clients that allows for transparency in all aspects of their life to allow for hope to eliminate the feelings of being stuck and overwhelmed. I work with individuals, couples, and families
I specialize within the areas of: Depression/Anxiety PTSD Grief/Loss Domestic/Intimate partner Abuse Trauma (Emotional, Mental, Sexual) Single Parenting.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about getting to the heart of the challenge(s) my clients face. I desire to work with my clients in discovering who they are by working through the issue(s) they face and achieve their desired goal(s). I believe wholeheartedly in finding the beauty within that makes one uniquely who they are. There is no absolute way to achieve that, however; my role is to offer a judgment free safe space for my clients that allows for transparency in all aspects of their life to allow for hope to eliminate the feelings of being stuck and overwhelmed. I work with individuals, couples, and families
(253) 544-4418 View (253) 544-4418
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Jenny Grace Shaw
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, CSC, HHP, NBCC
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98421
My Specialized focus include challenges with Disordered Eating, Body Image, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Self-Harming, Depression, Relationships, Co-Dependency, Whole-self Wellness; Mind, Body, and Spirit, addictions, abuse, and trauma, PTSD, Identity Empowerment, Anxiety, and Depression.
We all experience speed bumps during our life journey. Though it may seem we are "lost"unsure of I believe the powers we are looking for are inside YOU! One simply needs to be validated, and to strengthen the emotional "muscles" that have grown weak--just as we exercise our bodies and our minds, we must exercise our emotional I truly believe we can not experience long term health unless we pay close attention to our Mind, Body and Spirit--the Emotional; our humanness. when we honor our truths, we will achieve our Authentic Self! I look forward to helping guide you towards your personal, goals. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF YOU
My Specialized focus include challenges with Disordered Eating, Body Image, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Self-Harming, Depression, Relationships, Co-Dependency, Whole-self Wellness; Mind, Body, and Spirit, addictions, abuse, and trauma, PTSD, Identity Empowerment, Anxiety, and Depression.
We all experience speed bumps during our life journey. Though it may seem we are "lost"unsure of I believe the powers we are looking for are inside YOU! One simply needs to be validated, and to strengthen the emotional "muscles" that have grown weak--just as we exercise our bodies and our minds, we must exercise our emotional I truly believe we can not experience long term health unless we pay close attention to our Mind, Body and Spirit--the Emotional; our humanness. when we honor our truths, we will achieve our Authentic Self! I look forward to helping guide you towards your personal, goals. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF YOU
(808) 736-4177 View (808) 736-4177
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Healthy Thoughts Counseling & Consultation, LLC
Counselor, MSP, LMHC, MHP
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98663
Are you LIVING or just EXISTING? Depression, anxiety, fatigue, a sudden inability to manage stress, can erode your quality of life. At Healthy Thoughts Counseling we help guide you toward engaging in LIFE again. In some cases a brain injury can be a precipitating factor to the feelings of emotional disconnection. Brain injuries occur from a blunt trauma to the brain or stroke,residual damage can also occur with the occurrence of frequent severe migraines. Our services are not limited to Brain Injury, we provide marital/relationship counseling. We help you rebuild communication skills necessary to keep the relationship alive.
Are you LIVING or just EXISTING? Depression, anxiety, fatigue, a sudden inability to manage stress, can erode your quality of life. At Healthy Thoughts Counseling we help guide you toward engaging in LIFE again. In some cases a brain injury can be a precipitating factor to the feelings of emotional disconnection. Brain injuries occur from a blunt trauma to the brain or stroke,residual damage can also occur with the occurrence of frequent severe migraines. Our services are not limited to Brain Injury, we provide marital/relationship counseling. We help you rebuild communication skills necessary to keep the relationship alive.
(360) 339-8830 View (360) 339-8830
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AWE Counseling PLLC
Counselor, MA, MHP, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98107  (Online Only)
I'm passionate about women's issues, mood disorders, pregnancy/postpartum, anxiety, depression and survivors of domestic violence.
My experience is heavily rooted in Forensic Mental Health. I've spent a total of 8 years working between the court and jail. The last 5 years were spent in King County Correctional Facility as a Psychiatric Evaluation Specialist. I was the primary clinician responsible for the treatment of the incarcerated women on the psych unit. I did a significant amount of work with our suicidal unit and was responsible for conducting the 4 hour suicide trainings assigned to all new staff and officers in the jail. I value the complexity of the human experience and strive to provide a safe non judgmental space for clients to heal.
I'm passionate about women's issues, mood disorders, pregnancy/postpartum, anxiety, depression and survivors of domestic violence.
My experience is heavily rooted in Forensic Mental Health. I've spent a total of 8 years working between the court and jail. The last 5 years were spent in King County Correctional Facility as a Psychiatric Evaluation Specialist. I was the primary clinician responsible for the treatment of the incarcerated women on the psych unit. I did a significant amount of work with our suicidal unit and was responsible for conducting the 4 hour suicide trainings assigned to all new staff and officers in the jail. I value the complexity of the human experience and strive to provide a safe non judgmental space for clients to heal.
(206) 309-3897 View (206) 309-3897
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Whitney Lynn Erickson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kent, WA 98032
Waitlist for new clients
I am specialized in: eating disorders, substance abuse, addiction, codependency, anger, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, autism, sensory processing disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma, parent/child conflict, mood disorders, self-injury, self-harm, suicidal ideation. I have worked in inpatient, residential, or day treatment levels of care for almost 16 years with a variety of populations and have vast knowledge and expertise in being able to provide safety and support for those in need. You can expect to be pushed and challenged and find your way to healing and creating a pathway forward. You can also find me at whitneyericksoncounseling.com
I am specialized in: eating disorders, substance abuse, addiction, codependency, anger, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, autism, sensory processing disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma, parent/child conflict, mood disorders, self-injury, self-harm, suicidal ideation. I have worked in inpatient, residential, or day treatment levels of care for almost 16 years with a variety of populations and have vast knowledge and expertise in being able to provide safety and support for those in need. You can expect to be pushed and challenged and find your way to healing and creating a pathway forward. You can also find me at whitneyericksoncounseling.com
(253) 285-7786 View (253) 285-7786

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Depression Therapists

What is the goal of therapy for depression?

Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.

What happens in therapy for depression?

Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.

What therapy types help with depression?

Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.

Can therapy for depression be done online?

Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.

How effective is therapy for depression?

Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.