In Person Therapists in Ballard, Seattle, WA

If you are looking for support in dealing with your own changing life situation I offer individual counseling specializing in issues around aging and transitions. Consultation is available for the adult child who may be a caregiver or is wondering what the next steps could be or what community resources are available for an aging parent. Many adult children do not live near their parents or do not have the time to manage their parent's care. Having a local Geriatric Care Manager can ease some of the burden and worry around safety, care and placement concerns.

Often, we learn, grow, heal, and begin to thrive when we feel connection through care. Life can feel incredibly difficult and, in seasons that require additional support, hard work, and perseverance, therapy can be a valuable tool. Showing up confidently as yourself in a world with specific expectations can be daunting. My approach is relational and embodied. Working with me has been described as feeling warm, open, and honest. I bring a great deal of curiosity and tend to ask brave questions. I am open to learning within the relationship and working together to create a map of your inner world.

Working with clients has been both a personal and professional honor and privilege. Life is a journey filled with desired or undesired opportunities for growth. My approach is deeply rooted in connection while we work together to navigate all of life's moments. I like to use techniques and interventions from Family Systems and Solution Focused Therapy. In sessions we will explore how family systems, previous or current, can impact life experiences while working to identify relevant solutions and highlight your personal strengths and capabilities.

I work with young adults navigating the transitions and tasks of early adulthood (moves, breakups, early career experiences, etc), and help with ADHD, OCD, perfectionism and people-pleasing, panic/anxiety, insomnia, depression and PTSD. I also specialize in individual therapy with adolescents, and strategic parent consultation with parents who want to decrease conflict and improve their relationships with their kids with ADHD or adult children with chronic mental health conditions. I also help people process past experiences of living in residential treatment settings, especially "troubled teen industry" survivors.

Welcome. As a family therapist, I am passionate about coming alongside families to support them through the the more difficult moments of life. I work with children of all ages and their families to improve issues of anxiety, depression, family conflict, trauma, attachment, tantrums and more. I also work with parents to help support finding their confidence in parenting and self, as often parenting can feel like your entire identity, we work to find balance to give space to all the pieces of you. I help create change through play, art, conversation, and connection with caregivers.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, with a combined 20 years of advocacy and clinical experience, I continually marvel at how profoundly strong, resilient, and adaptive humans are and the many ways, usually unconsciously, that we develop to navigate and cope within our uniquely formative personal, familial, and cultural contexts. Often these coping skills that served us so well in childhood, as we dealt with difficult experiences and/or trauma, do not work as well once we become adults and move into new contexts. It can be scary when coping strategies, that used to help, no longer provide the solace and comfort they once did.

Hi! I'm Kate Payne. I've been practicing for over 12 years building long term individual therapy relationships, helping couples through issues with communication, intimacy, sexuality and conflicts, and supporting folks working through past trauma. I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my practice using a relational approach, concrete skills, and EMDR for trauma processing. I believe in the strength of connection, vulnerability and insight to find healing and growth. If you are seeking support in everyday life stressors, or wanting to heal from past trauma, I would be a good fit for you.

You are trying so hard but it never seem good enough; You are exhausted but can’t seem to rest; You’ve tried to find peace but you can’t seem to quiet your mind; You feel like you are always letting someone down; You catch yourself asking “what is the point”. You want to feel at ease with yourself; You want to feel enough without having to be perfect; You want to feel connected with your loved ones; You want to feel in control of your life; You want to feel present in important moments; You want to find joy and passion once again.

I am currently Telehealth only. I use a a bio/psycho/social/spiritual approach, Play Therapy and EMDR to help rewire the nervous system so that it can experience states of calmness and heartfelt connection with self and others. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, specifically those struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, worry, grief, & loss. I also specialize in helping kids learn emotional regulation, increase frustration tolerance, overcome behavior problems, & develop secure attachment.

Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Seattle. My main focus is the treatment of OCD, anxiety, and ADHD in youth and adults. I believe that everyone has the capacity for profound change. Some things I can help you or your child with include: gaining a greater sense of meaning and purpose in life; increasing awareness of your senses and the ability to activate your body's natural relaxation response; emotion regulation; learning how to reduce anxiety, worry, stress, and rumination; boosting your focus and organization, addressing parenting concerns; and gaining a deeper connection to yourself and others.

Modern relationships are HARD. It’s a struggle to find the right person OR to wonder if your current partner is possibly the wrong person. It’s tough when you feel burned by or totally confused about your path. Maybe you’ve even made choices or overlooked things you now regret. Or, maybe it’s a relationship with a boss or coworkers who undervalue you or play favorites with others. Your work ethic and good ideas have long taken a backseat to putting out fires or just avoiding things way more than you should. You’re past thinking that life’s fair. But, you never thought that things could go THIS wrong or get under your skin THIS much.

Usually, people seek therapy during their most vulnerable states. As a therapist, I view it as a true honor to be a part of your life in these times, whatever it may be. I hope to help you receive healing during your therapy journey. Whether you are seeking help for yourself or for your teen or child, I genuinely believe in the possibilities and resiliency of all my clients. I enjoy working with a diverse population of people including children, teens, families, and adults. Additionally, I am passionate about helping people in the perinatal stage and those seeking healing from traumatic events.

Implementing a client-centered and trauma-informed, I support clients on their mental health journey through empathic understanding, empowerment, and a belief in their ability to evolve and heal. I value cultural humility, a lifelong process that involves acknowledging my limitations as a counselor, suspension of judgment, meeting clients where they are, and respecting diverse experiences and points of view.

"Normal is nothing more than a setting on a dishwasher." -Whoopie Goldberg. Remembering that normal is a myth when it comes to being human helps ease the harsh self criticism that often interferes with exploring our inner worlds with kindness and curiosity. This is the posture I take as I work alongside adults and teens who want to deepen their relationship with themselves and thrive despite circumstances. They may find themselves struggling with relationships, ongoing emotional disturbance, feelings of depression and/or anxiety, trauma (past or present), and difficult life transitions among other concerns.

Therapy can feel intimidating to step into and so I hope to meet every client where they are at, whether they have been to therapy before or not. I don't believe you need to have a huge "reason" to reach out for therapy, rather a desire for healing and wholeness in your life and relationships. As a queer therapist, I hold a unique understanding of some of the challenges LGBTQIA+ folks face as they navigate the complex and beautiful journey of living their authentic life and hope to walk alongside them in that journey.

I want to congratulate you on taking the first step towards making meaningful change in your life and recognize the courage it takes to do so. I have helped clients who are coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, hopelessness, difficult relationships, and significant life transitions. My approach to therapy is to begin with the issues, concerns and feelings that have motivated you to seek help. I want to allow you to move through therapy at a desirable pace, and when it is helpful, I am here to provide reflections, feedback and coping techniques along the way.

Periodically we discover that something in our lives needs to shift in order to continue to be the best version of ourselves. This can be a difficult realization to come to and my objective is to support you as you remake what is no longer useful in order to continue on your path to wellness. My experience primarily lies in working with women and girls to address a variety of mental health needs including depression, anxiety, sexual trauma, self-esteem issues, developmental concerns, parenting concerns, infertility and postpartum difficulty. Working with the unique needs of women is a passion of mine.

Every individual has the right to a profoundly fulfilling life. If you are feeling out of control, lost or like your happiness is out of reach, I am here for you. My goal is to provide emotional support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address life challenges and work toward identifying desired areas of personal growth. As a systemic and strength-based therapist, I strive to utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches to offer a highly personalized experience, tailored to each client's individual needs.

Before therapy, most people have identified emotions and behaviors that they have tried to change. When these efforts are not successful, there are often blind spots or important ties to unresolved, and sometime unrecognized, issues from the past. I work collaboratively to define the problem, identify patterns and their sources, and then to uncover new options. Since my former practice was in Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA, I have worked extensively with students and young adults. Often I use family theory in working with an individuals to increase awareness of options within relationships and with his/her family. .