Substance Use Therapists in Seatac, WA
I work with you to uncover underlying self destructive belief/ behavior patterns, then move into more life-enhancing patterns. My approach is culturally aware, founded in understanding the relationships systems within which you live and work, and guided by my intuitive knowledge of change and growth acquired during over 20 years of experience. My advanced training in EMDR eases your movement through grief, loss or trauma. Accountability and "keeping an eye on the goal" is an important part of our work together. I also specialize in LGBTQ concerns as well as the specific pain of the adult adoptee.
I work with you to uncover underlying self destructive belief/ behavior patterns, then move into more life-enhancing patterns. My approach is culturally aware, founded in understanding the relationships systems within which you live and work, and guided by my intuitive knowledge of change and growth acquired during over 20 years of experience. My advanced training in EMDR eases your movement through grief, loss or trauma. Accountability and "keeping an eye on the goal" is an important part of our work together. I also specialize in LGBTQ concerns as well as the specific pain of the adult adoptee.
Many people today are struggling with self-criticism, unhealthy patterns in their relationships, and a weight of emotional pain that feels unshakeable. I'm a firm believer that people who come to see me for support are stuck, not sick. I consider myself a guide walking along side you in your journey and my role is to help you compassionately understand how your experiences have shaped you into who you are today while also finding tangible ways to navigate current obstacles. I support my clients in reclaiming love for themselves by authentically recognizing that the relationship with one's self is the foundation for our wellbeing.
Many people today are struggling with self-criticism, unhealthy patterns in their relationships, and a weight of emotional pain that feels unshakeable. I'm a firm believer that people who come to see me for support are stuck, not sick. I consider myself a guide walking along side you in your journey and my role is to help you compassionately understand how your experiences have shaped you into who you are today while also finding tangible ways to navigate current obstacles. I support my clients in reclaiming love for themselves by authentically recognizing that the relationship with one's self is the foundation for our wellbeing.
Since 2009, it has been a privileged of mine to collaborate in a variety of settings ranging from crisis intervention, individual support and social work. The bulk of my career has been working with youth, adults, and families with an array of issues; each with their own unique story to tell. I utilize EMDR and am a Registered Play Therapist. I am certified in TF-CBT and hold additional certification in addiction. I am committed to my Anti-Racist work and and aspire for social justice at the intersection of every inequity. I desire to get to know you and journey with you on on your unique path.
Since 2009, it has been a privileged of mine to collaborate in a variety of settings ranging from crisis intervention, individual support and social work. The bulk of my career has been working with youth, adults, and families with an array of issues; each with their own unique story to tell. I utilize EMDR and am a Registered Play Therapist. I am certified in TF-CBT and hold additional certification in addiction. I am committed to my Anti-Racist work and and aspire for social justice at the intersection of every inequity. I desire to get to know you and journey with you on on your unique path.
Gold Counseling Services
Counselor, MS, LMHC , BCPC
Verified Verified
Seatac, WA 98188 (Online Only)
Brett G. Gold, MS, is a Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC- #00004341) and a Board Certified Professional Counselor (BCPD). Brett’s specialty is working with children, adolescents and their families to improve communication, teach life skills to create strategies for better decision making, problem solving, self-improvement and acceptance. Brett received his BA, BS and MS degree in Psychology from Eastern Washington University (Magna cum laude)*. in Cheney Washington. Brett received his Master's degree in Developmental and Clinical Counseling with a specific focus on the treatment of children and adolescents.
Brett G. Gold, MS, is a Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC- #00004341) and a Board Certified Professional Counselor (BCPD). Brett’s specialty is working with children, adolescents and their families to improve communication, teach life skills to create strategies for better decision making, problem solving, self-improvement and acceptance. Brett received his BA, BS and MS degree in Psychology from Eastern Washington University (Magna cum laude)*. in Cheney Washington. Brett received his Master's degree in Developmental and Clinical Counseling with a specific focus on the treatment of children and adolescents.
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Kathryn Kong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, SUDP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burien, WA 98166
Hi, I'm Kathryn! I specialize in working with adults navigating religious trauma and/or cultural challenges, including cultural identity issues and generational trauma. Other areas of focus include depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use. I consider it an honor to be invited into my clients' lives to help them navigate uncertainty, make meaning of challenging experiences, and regain purpose and hope.
Hi, I'm Kathryn! I specialize in working with adults navigating religious trauma and/or cultural challenges, including cultural identity issues and generational trauma. Other areas of focus include depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use. I consider it an honor to be invited into my clients' lives to help them navigate uncertainty, make meaning of challenging experiences, and regain purpose and hope.
Olajumoke M. Iyiola
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, TTS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98168 (Online Only)
I am experienced in helping people work through a variety of life challenges, including: mood related disorders such as anxiety and depression, trauma and abuse, domestic violence, stress, problematic substance use, self-esteem issues, life transitions, relationships, grief, marriage and family and addiction.
Whether your present life feels unmanageable, or past hurtful experiences are still causing you pain, there is hope. Reaching out for help is the first step to making positive changes in your life. As a therapist, my goal is to provide you with a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space in which you can share, explore, and achieve greater self-awareness. Together, we will build on the strengths you already possess to help you grow and find balance. My style of therapy is a conversational, collaborative approach aimed at helping people understand themselves better.
I am experienced in helping people work through a variety of life challenges, including: mood related disorders such as anxiety and depression, trauma and abuse, domestic violence, stress, problematic substance use, self-esteem issues, life transitions, relationships, grief, marriage and family and addiction.
Whether your present life feels unmanageable, or past hurtful experiences are still causing you pain, there is hope. Reaching out for help is the first step to making positive changes in your life. As a therapist, my goal is to provide you with a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space in which you can share, explore, and achieve greater self-awareness. Together, we will build on the strengths you already possess to help you grow and find balance. My style of therapy is a conversational, collaborative approach aimed at helping people understand themselves better.
We're accepting new clients! Hi, my name is Monica Robbins, and I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate with over 25 years of experience as a substance use counselor. I am experienced in working with teens, adults, and elders. I am skilled in many issues including, trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, parenting, codependency, plus any life transitions you may be going through.
We're accepting new clients! Hi, my name is Monica Robbins, and I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate with over 25 years of experience as a substance use counselor. I am experienced in working with teens, adults, and elders. I am skilled in many issues including, trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, parenting, codependency, plus any life transitions you may be going through.
Welcome! My name's David Flack. I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Substance Use Disorders Professional. For over two decades, I’ve provided counseling to teens and young adults with a wide variety of mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and histories of trauma. I can help you, too. Together, we'll make choices about what to change, identify behaviors to leave behind, and develop the insight and skills needed for the journey ahead.
Welcome! My name's David Flack. I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Substance Use Disorders Professional. For over two decades, I’ve provided counseling to teens and young adults with a wide variety of mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and histories of trauma. I can help you, too. Together, we'll make choices about what to change, identify behaviors to leave behind, and develop the insight and skills needed for the journey ahead.
Paul Hunziker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, SUDP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, WA 98148
My ideal clients are couples in early recovery from substance use disorders or other addictions. Early recovery can be a critical time for both partners to quickly gain the skills needed to be successful and stay strong as a couple. I also have extensive experience working with youth and young adults with substance use and mental health challenges.
My ideal clients are couples in early recovery from substance use disorders or other addictions. Early recovery can be a critical time for both partners to quickly gain the skills needed to be successful and stay strong as a couple. I also have extensive experience working with youth and young adults with substance use and mental health challenges.
I am a compassionate Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate and Substance Use Disorder Professional, holding a Master of Education degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Seattle University. I passionately support teens and adults, particularly those from underserved backgrounds, in navigating trauma treatment and recovery. My approach is rooted in cultural sensitivity, empathy, and a deep understanding of psychology and spirituality, fostering meaningful connections with my clients. My therapeutic toolbox includes modalities such as CBT, DBT, EFT, & IFS.
I am a compassionate Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate and Substance Use Disorder Professional, holding a Master of Education degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Seattle University. I passionately support teens and adults, particularly those from underserved backgrounds, in navigating trauma treatment and recovery. My approach is rooted in cultural sensitivity, empathy, and a deep understanding of psychology and spirituality, fostering meaningful connections with my clients. My therapeutic toolbox includes modalities such as CBT, DBT, EFT, & IFS.
Starting Today Mental Health Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, APHSW-C
Verified Verified
Burien, WA 98166 (Online Only)
As a solution-focused practice, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential. We believe that you are the expert of your story and together we will work to use your strengths to assist you in overcoming challenges and conflicts. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. 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.
As a solution-focused practice, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential. We believe that you are the expert of your story and together we will work to use your strengths to assist you in overcoming challenges and conflicts. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. 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.
John Maulding
Mental Health Counselor Associate, SUDP, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98166
Accepting New Clients! (Updated 5/1/24). Also now accepting teenagers! People who care about you say that you need help - and you are worried they might be right. You want to be free from intrusive, negative thoughts or leaning on substances. You want your life to be more balanced. I am looking forward to hearing your story and learning what happened to you. I can help you move in the direction of your goals.
Accepting New Clients! (Updated 5/1/24). Also now accepting teenagers! People who care about you say that you need help - and you are worried they might be right. You want to be free from intrusive, negative thoughts or leaning on substances. You want your life to be more balanced. I am looking forward to hearing your story and learning what happened to you. I can help you move in the direction of your goals.
Alford Counseling and Recovery, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, SUDP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tukwila, WA 98188
My approach is tailored to meet your goals and may include helping you solve your problems, develop your strengths, and provide skills to increase your daily life effectiveness. Often, this process involves giving attention to the thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and experiences that hinder living a balanced and meaningful life. My deliverance when working with clients is client-centered, collaborative, and non-judgmental.
My approach is tailored to meet your goals and may include helping you solve your problems, develop your strengths, and provide skills to increase your daily life effectiveness. Often, this process involves giving attention to the thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and experiences that hinder living a balanced and meaningful life. My deliverance when working with clients is client-centered, collaborative, and non-judgmental.
Patrick Swann
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Tukwila, WA 98168 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Not accepting new clients for individual therapy, only clinical supervision at this time
Not accepting new clients for individual therapy, only clinical supervision at this time
Diane Logan
Psychologist, PhD, CSAC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98148 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
We’re all doing the best we can. Our life experiences teach us how to see the world, and we develop tools to get us through certain situations. Those tools work great… until they don’t. We tend to struggle when our experiences change but our tools stay the same. My goal is to help you figure out what’s working and what’s not. Sometimes we have to review and update how we see the world. Sometimes we need to upgrade our tools and practice new skills. Whether you’re striving toward a dream or surviving a storm, therapy gives us a chance to tap into strengths and repair pukas for this stage of your journey.
We’re all doing the best we can. Our life experiences teach us how to see the world, and we develop tools to get us through certain situations. Those tools work great… until they don’t. We tend to struggle when our experiences change but our tools stay the same. My goal is to help you figure out what’s working and what’s not. Sometimes we have to review and update how we see the world. Sometimes we need to upgrade our tools and practice new skills. Whether you’re striving toward a dream or surviving a storm, therapy gives us a chance to tap into strengths and repair pukas for this stage of your journey.
Amy (Rocky) Harold
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, CMHS, MHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burien, WA 98166 (Online Only)
Sometimes the family and/or relationship process breaks down and people feel stuck. Relationships require us to be close in some ways and apart in other ways. This helps people be authentic with themselves and trusting of each other. With this trust and authenticity, people develop a new process for solving problems.
Sometimes the family and/or relationship process breaks down and people feel stuck. Relationships require us to be close in some ways and apart in other ways. This helps people be authentic with themselves and trusting of each other. With this trust and authenticity, people develop a new process for solving problems.
Robert L Manaway Sr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, PhD, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Des Moines, WA 98198 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that individuals possess the power to change, and that it is my role to help you become aware of how to understand and utilize that power. This philosophy of empowerment accepts the individual as the driving force in change. Further, this approach brings about effective long-term results, when individuals discover how to utilize their own inner strengths and gifts rather than having to rely on others for solutions to life's challenging circumstances. I believe empowerment is a gift for life. I look forward to helping clients reach their goals.
I believe that individuals possess the power to change, and that it is my role to help you become aware of how to understand and utilize that power. This philosophy of empowerment accepts the individual as the driving force in change. Further, this approach brings about effective long-term results, when individuals discover how to utilize their own inner strengths and gifts rather than having to rely on others for solutions to life's challenging circumstances. I believe empowerment is a gift for life. I look forward to helping clients reach their goals.
Christine Suhan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Burien, WA 98166 (Online Only)
Welcome! My name is Christine and connecting with people has been a passion of mine since as early as I can remember. I grew up moving frequently (living on three different continents before I was 18) and traveling the world which perpetuated my curiosity and desire to understand the diversity and complexity of the human experience. I believe all behavior makes sense given context and my therapy process is an eclectic approach designed to guide you toward compassionately discovering what is driving your unhelpful behaviors.
Welcome! My name is Christine and connecting with people has been a passion of mine since as early as I can remember. I grew up moving frequently (living on three different continents before I was 18) and traveling the world which perpetuated my curiosity and desire to understand the diversity and complexity of the human experience. I believe all behavior makes sense given context and my therapy process is an eclectic approach designed to guide you toward compassionately discovering what is driving your unhelpful behaviors.
Sarah Kier
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MHP, CMHS, GAL
Verified Verified
Normandy Park, WA 98166
I AM accepting new telehealth clients. Email or text is the best way to reach me. A global pandemic has changed the way we operate overnight. Most people are finding adjusting to feelings of powerlessness, and ambivalence has taken a toll on their overall well-being, and family. Taking the first steps towards change for ourselves, and our family takes a lot of courage. I am glad you are reading this, and hope you hold how important taking care of your brain, body, and social emotional needs is. Therapy can provide a space that allows you to show up as you are and grow.
I AM accepting new telehealth clients. Email or text is the best way to reach me. A global pandemic has changed the way we operate overnight. Most people are finding adjusting to feelings of powerlessness, and ambivalence has taken a toll on their overall well-being, and family. Taking the first steps towards change for ourselves, and our family takes a lot of courage. I am glad you are reading this, and hope you hold how important taking care of your brain, body, and social emotional needs is. Therapy can provide a space that allows you to show up as you are and grow.
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.
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How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.