Therapists in San Juan County, WA
Che Blaine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Eastsound, WA 98245 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
The intention I have is to explore with you your desire to have a more healthy balance in the emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical aspects of your life. A central question that I keep in mind is: "how can I be helpful?" I encourage my clients to make overall goals for our counseling relationship as well as for each appointment. Your happiness and freedom is my goal. My hope is to create together an atmosphere of safety, respect and trust. My focus is to encourage my clients' exploration of their own personal power, wisdom and resources for understanding, healing and happiness.
The intention I have is to explore with you your desire to have a more healthy balance in the emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical aspects of your life. A central question that I keep in mind is: "how can I be helpful?" I encourage my clients to make overall goals for our counseling relationship as well as for each appointment. Your happiness and freedom is my goal. My hope is to create together an atmosphere of safety, respect and trust. My focus is to encourage my clients' exploration of their own personal power, wisdom and resources for understanding, healing and happiness.
Online Therapists
I have over 35 years of service in individual, couples and group counseling. I am a compassionate friend, open to healing your heart and opening your mind by deepening spirit and celebrating the Real You. I have worked in community mental health centers, schools and private practice facilitating domestic violence offender programs, recovery programs, anger management programs, protective non-risk parenting groups, providing spiritual, emotional, cognitive and behavioral counseling to individuals. I love working with individuals around issues of trauma, relationships, and emotional regulation.
I have over 35 years of service in individual, couples and group counseling. I am a compassionate friend, open to healing your heart and opening your mind by deepening spirit and celebrating the Real You. I have worked in community mental health centers, schools and private practice facilitating domestic violence offender programs, recovery programs, anger management programs, protective non-risk parenting groups, providing spiritual, emotional, cognitive and behavioral counseling to individuals. I love working with individuals around issues of trauma, relationships, and emotional regulation.
Julia-Ellen Spruill-Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Port Ludlow, WA 98365 (Online Only)
I provide a warm and collaborative style of talk therapy. Together, we will explore how the experiences of your past impact your present wellbeing, coping strategies, and relationships. I bring skills from my background in literature, yoga, and farming to my work with clients in the form of empathy, somatic engagement, and existential curiosity. I incorporate attachment-based, emotionally-focused, and relational-cultural perspectives to support you in developing an empowered and compassionate self-narrative.
I provide a warm and collaborative style of talk therapy. Together, we will explore how the experiences of your past impact your present wellbeing, coping strategies, and relationships. I bring skills from my background in literature, yoga, and farming to my work with clients in the form of empathy, somatic engagement, and existential curiosity. I incorporate attachment-based, emotionally-focused, and relational-cultural perspectives to support you in developing an empowered and compassionate self-narrative.
Welcome to my page and congratulations on taking the first step towards investing in your well-being. I hope to hear from you. Human experiences such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, family of origin issues, relational issues, trauma, abuse, and neglect can often lead to feelings of being stuck, social isolation, struggles with meaning making and spirituality, unmet needs, lack of self-awareness, incongruence, and hopelessness. Counseling can be an amazing resource in such times because we all deserve to be heard and seen in a safe place.
Welcome to my page and congratulations on taking the first step towards investing in your well-being. I hope to hear from you. Human experiences such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, family of origin issues, relational issues, trauma, abuse, and neglect can often lead to feelings of being stuck, social isolation, struggles with meaning making and spirituality, unmet needs, lack of self-awareness, incongruence, and hopelessness. Counseling can be an amazing resource in such times because we all deserve to be heard and seen in a safe place.
Congratulations for taking the first step towards helping yourself! Psychotherapy is a collaborative process and I define my job as meeting you where you are, identifying where you might be stuck, and helping you to move towards your goals. Each person is unique and treatment needs to be tailored to your goals. Effective treatment helps a person to adapt to change, manage stress and to be more effective in their lives and relationships.
Congratulations for taking the first step towards helping yourself! Psychotherapy is a collaborative process and I define my job as meeting you where you are, identifying where you might be stuck, and helping you to move towards your goals. Each person is unique and treatment needs to be tailored to your goals. Effective treatment helps a person to adapt to change, manage stress and to be more effective in their lives and relationships.
Alona Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTP II, CDMDTP, LMHCA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98201
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! At Alona Wellness Center, we recognize the value, strength, and resilience of all those we serve. We honor differences in individuals, communities, cultures, and populations. We offer a safe space to process cultural and racial trauma, as well as micro-aggressions. We also have providers from the LGBTQTS+ community, as well as LGBTQTS+ allied providers.
Hi! At Alona Wellness Center, we recognize the value, strength, and resilience of all those we serve. We honor differences in individuals, communities, cultures, and populations. We offer a safe space to process cultural and racial trauma, as well as micro-aggressions. We also have providers from the LGBTQTS+ community, as well as LGBTQTS+ allied providers.
Cherie McKale
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98023 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have lived in Washington State for over 25 years and am passionate about working with adolescents and adults of all religions, races, genders, and identities through multiculturally competent, socially aware, and integrative therapies. As a therapist I work to build a unique therapeutic relationship with each of my clients in which they can safely and confidently identify, sort, and explore the thoughts and feelings that have been buried or building up inside. I aim to provide individuals with a calm place of respite from the noise of everyday life. A place that is free of judgement, opinion, competition, or comparison.
I have lived in Washington State for over 25 years and am passionate about working with adolescents and adults of all religions, races, genders, and identities through multiculturally competent, socially aware, and integrative therapies. As a therapist I work to build a unique therapeutic relationship with each of my clients in which they can safely and confidently identify, sort, and explore the thoughts and feelings that have been buried or building up inside. I aim to provide individuals with a calm place of respite from the noise of everyday life. A place that is free of judgement, opinion, competition, or comparison.
Has life taken an unexpected turn that seems overwhelming? Changes or long-standing issues in health, work, family, or relationships can seem impossible to manage, especially when anxiety, depression, and old hurts magnify the situation.
Has life taken an unexpected turn that seems overwhelming? Changes or long-standing issues in health, work, family, or relationships can seem impossible to manage, especially when anxiety, depression, and old hurts magnify the situation.
I'm glad you are looking into counseling, it can take awhile to find the right therapist but its worth it. Are you struggling to balance your responsibilities and still find joy? Are depression, anxiety, the past, and or the future all getting in the way of you living the life you want in this present moment? Otherwise know as the human condition. We all have times when we need to explore and shift patterns and perspectives, and therapy is a great way to make these changes.
I'm glad you are looking into counseling, it can take awhile to find the right therapist but its worth it. Are you struggling to balance your responsibilities and still find joy? Are depression, anxiety, the past, and or the future all getting in the way of you living the life you want in this present moment? Otherwise know as the human condition. We all have times when we need to explore and shift patterns and perspectives, and therapy is a great way to make these changes.
Ahlam Bouman Ali
Social Worker Associate, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Everett, WA 98201
Waitlist for new clients
As a clinical social worker, I aim to guide individuals to identify their strengths and resilience to start their healing journey and regain control of their lives. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to help them identify their counseling goals and improve their quality of life.
As a clinical social worker, I aim to guide individuals to identify their strengths and resilience to start their healing journey and regain control of their lives. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to help them identify their counseling goals and improve their quality of life.
Lucia Perasso Blackwell
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHC-A, SUDP-T
Verified Verified
Langley, WA 98260 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adults who are struggling to cope with the pressures of life: work, relationships, family, parenting, grief/loss, and cultural/systemic issues. We all struggle at times, and this can leave us feeling depleted and isolated. We might panic and turn to self-sabotaging thoughts and behaviors. Many of us have deeply held beliefs from childhood that impact how we see ourselves, and how we cope with stress as adults. My aim is to help you uncover these old beliefs so you understand yourself in a different light. Together we can create more choices about how to move forward.
I specialize in working with adults who are struggling to cope with the pressures of life: work, relationships, family, parenting, grief/loss, and cultural/systemic issues. We all struggle at times, and this can leave us feeling depleted and isolated. We might panic and turn to self-sabotaging thoughts and behaviors. Many of us have deeply held beliefs from childhood that impact how we see ourselves, and how we cope with stress as adults. My aim is to help you uncover these old beliefs so you understand yourself in a different light. Together we can create more choices about how to move forward.
Caitlin Dang
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98402 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Your story matters. I prioritize your authority in the therapeutic space by offering non-judgmental support for your unique experiences. Together, we’ll focus on identity exploration, resilience-building, and fostering self-compassion. Whether you’re navigating overwhelming emotions, societal pressures, or cultural complexities, I am dedicated to your path of self-discovery, growth, and healing.
Your story matters. I prioritize your authority in the therapeutic space by offering non-judgmental support for your unique experiences. Together, we’ll focus on identity exploration, resilience-building, and fostering self-compassion. Whether you’re navigating overwhelming emotions, societal pressures, or cultural complexities, I am dedicated to your path of self-discovery, growth, and healing.
Persephanee Rodriguez
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, SUDP, AAC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98144 (Online Only)
My goal as a therapist is to assist clients in living healthy, fulfilling lives. I do this through helping clients identify goals they want to work toward, personal strengths on which they can build, skills they want to develop, and barriers they want to overcome. My work is client-centered and strengths-based, recognizing that change often takes time, hard work, and patience. Thus, I move with clients at their pace, knowing that recovery looks different for everyone and that there isn’t one approach to fit all clients. As a therapist, I strive to create a safe space for clients so they can develop trust and evaluate their life.
My goal as a therapist is to assist clients in living healthy, fulfilling lives. I do this through helping clients identify goals they want to work toward, personal strengths on which they can build, skills they want to develop, and barriers they want to overcome. My work is client-centered and strengths-based, recognizing that change often takes time, hard work, and patience. Thus, I move with clients at their pace, knowing that recovery looks different for everyone and that there isn’t one approach to fit all clients. As a therapist, I strive to create a safe space for clients so they can develop trust and evaluate their life.
**Currently not accepting new clients.** Since 2012, I have years of experience in working with people struggling with mood and life circumstances. In this safe environment, it is crucial for me to see the world through your eyes and find the hidden possibilities. I have extensive clinical experiences working with adults managing depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, acute stress in life, acculturation difficulties, relationship issues, and communication disconnection.
**Currently not accepting new clients.** Since 2012, I have years of experience in working with people struggling with mood and life circumstances. In this safe environment, it is crucial for me to see the world through your eyes and find the hidden possibilities. I have extensive clinical experiences working with adults managing depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, acute stress in life, acculturation difficulties, relationship issues, and communication disconnection.
Balanced Living Therapy, LLC
Counselor, MS, LMHC, SUDP, CCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edmonds, WA 98026
At Balanced Living Therapy, LLC, our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health and substance use treatment. We strive to create a safe, inclusive environment for healing and personal growth, addressing issues such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and life transitions. Our services are designed to meet the diverse needs of individuals and families.
At Balanced Living Therapy, LLC, our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health and substance use treatment. We strive to create a safe, inclusive environment for healing and personal growth, addressing issues such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and life transitions. Our services are designed to meet the diverse needs of individuals and families.
Thank you for visiting my Psychology Today page. I am a mental health therapist and have provided therapy to adults since 2013. I have worked with people who have suffered from a variety of difficulties including symptoms of trauma, depression, and anxiety. My job as I see it is to help support those that are suffering from life's difficulties so that they may realize their full potential and attain their goals. I will work with you to walk through the issues that are causing difficulty and together reach your potential and goals.
Thank you for visiting my Psychology Today page. I am a mental health therapist and have provided therapy to adults since 2013. I have worked with people who have suffered from a variety of difficulties including symptoms of trauma, depression, and anxiety. My job as I see it is to help support those that are suffering from life's difficulties so that they may realize their full potential and attain their goals. I will work with you to walk through the issues that are causing difficulty and together reach your potential and goals.
Grant Dwayne Mundell
Counselor, PsyD, MA, BEd, BA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98102 (Online Only)
Therapy is a voyage that you and I will take on a "sailing ship" I've metaphorically christened, "Therapy." You are the Captain of that ship; I am your Second Officer. As Captain you choose the destination that "Therapy" will sail towards. My job is to assist you in charting and navigating on this journey, to provide encouragement, assistance, perspective, identify tools and strategies, and where necessary objective feedback such as, "Hey Captain, you do realize you're sailing into that storm?! are we ready for it? Should we batten down the hatches first? Or sail around this one until we're ready?" Let's start the journey!
Therapy is a voyage that you and I will take on a "sailing ship" I've metaphorically christened, "Therapy." You are the Captain of that ship; I am your Second Officer. As Captain you choose the destination that "Therapy" will sail towards. My job is to assist you in charting and navigating on this journey, to provide encouragement, assistance, perspective, identify tools and strategies, and where necessary objective feedback such as, "Hey Captain, you do realize you're sailing into that storm?! are we ready for it? Should we batten down the hatches first? Or sail around this one until we're ready?" Let's start the journey!
Jessica Floyd
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellingham, WA 98226
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that every human being holds within themselves the capacity for healing and positive change. I see my role as that of a nonjudgmental guide whose purpose is to help you access and strengthen this inherent capacity for growth. Throughout the therapeutic process I will encourage you to approach yourself with self-compassion, tenderness, and honesty.
I believe that every human being holds within themselves the capacity for healing and positive change. I see my role as that of a nonjudgmental guide whose purpose is to help you access and strengthen this inherent capacity for growth. Throughout the therapeutic process I will encourage you to approach yourself with self-compassion, tenderness, and honesty.
I strive to help clients develop new ways of thinking so that they can release old patterns and embrace new realities. It is my goal to help them heal their inner experiences so that their life will feel more peaceful, congruent, and empowering. I also aim to help clients find a balance between their mind, body, and soul. I believe in processing the past while also focusing on the present and the strengths a client may carry into the future. I recognize that everyone has a unique and beautiful identity, so my goal so to find an approach that works best with your way of thinking and experience of the world.
I strive to help clients develop new ways of thinking so that they can release old patterns and embrace new realities. It is my goal to help them heal their inner experiences so that their life will feel more peaceful, congruent, and empowering. I also aim to help clients find a balance between their mind, body, and soul. I believe in processing the past while also focusing on the present and the strengths a client may carry into the future. I recognize that everyone has a unique and beautiful identity, so my goal so to find an approach that works best with your way of thinking and experience of the world.
Are you alone and feeling no support? Is your teenager struggling to be part of your family? Whether your teen is acting out through high-risk behaviors or isolating through technology, your family is probably feeling the strain. When you aren't sure how to help your teen or what they truly need, it can feel overwhelming and hopeless. I'm here to support you, your teen, and your family so you can move through your challenges together. Individuals seeking help with depressive or anxious feelings can find solutions through me as well.
Are you alone and feeling no support? Is your teenager struggling to be part of your family? Whether your teen is acting out through high-risk behaviors or isolating through technology, your family is probably feeling the strain. When you aren't sure how to help your teen or what they truly need, it can feel overwhelming and hopeless. I'm here to support you, your teen, and your family so you can move through your challenges together. Individuals seeking help with depressive or anxious feelings can find solutions through me as well.
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Culturally Sensitive Therapists
How does culturally sensitive therapy work?
A culturally sensitive therapist will tailor their approach to therapy based on the individual client’s background. This may include changing their style of interaction (asking open-ended questions vs. being the “expert” voice), their affect (seeming warm or “neutral”), how much personal information they disclose about themselves, and more. It’s also important for a culturally sensitive therapist to acknowledge larger societal forces that may impact their client due to the client’s background.
How effective is culturally sensitive therapy?
Some professionals have expressed concern about highlighting cultural differences in therapy, suggesting that it might promote stereotypes and harm the therapeutic bond; however, many experts agree that cultural sensitivity tends to strengthen the connection between therapist and client and help clients feel heard and understood. A culturally sensitive approach to therapy can be especially helpful for those not in the cultural majority, especially when combined with proven therapies like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
What are the limitations of a culturally sensitive approach to therapy?
While being culturally sensitive is generally a valuable skill to have, a therapist cannot treat every client from a similar background the same way. Each client is an individual with their own values, personal preferences, and life experiences that will need to be explored during therapy. In addition, it’s rare for a therapist and client to have identical backgrounds, so there may be some cross-cultural differences to navigate during therapy, but a culturally sensitive therapist can do so with empathy and respect.
Can culturally sensitive therapy be done online?
Yes, online therapy using a culturally sensitive approach can be beneficial. Therapy can sometimes be difficult to access for clients from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic standing. The array of mental health support available through the internet makes it possible for clients to find a good therapist match regardless of where they live.