Therapists in Ballard, Seattle, WA

I work with young adults in their 20s and 30s who are navigating the transitions and tasks of early adulthood such as moves, breakups, career issues, and processing past traumas. 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 or adult children. I also help people process past experiences of living in residential treatment settings, especially "troubled teen industry" survivors. While not all of my clients have ADHD, I specialize in working with both adults and youth who are diagnosed with ADHD.

Are you feeling disconnected from yourself or your life’s purpose? Are stress and uncertainty making it tough to envision what you truly desire? I’ll work with you to better understand yourself, leverage strengths, and align with your most meaningful goals. I’m particularly attuned to working with creative, high-intensity, and out-of-the-box thinkers. Constellations of these traits often include aspects of ADHD, giftedness, high sensitivity, and other forms of neurodivergence. I also specialize in issues that emerge at midlife, a unique time in which new stressors and shifting priorities can manifest in unexpected ways.

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.

Regardless of who walks through my office door and what issues they’d like to tackle, my first focus as a clinician is to provide a safe and collaborative space. You may be experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, a seismic transition, are unsatisfied with the direction and quality of your work or relationships, or just feel there are too many seemingly insurmountable barriers to living the kind of existence you want and imagine. I am particularly interested in working with those facing menopause, people that struggle with boundary-setting, struggles with substance use, and those facing deep life transitions.

Are you a woman or teen girl experiencing depression, anxiety, codependency, or who has experienced one or multiple traumas? Do you need to heal past wounds and resentments? Would you love to gain self-compassion and experience hope again? If you feel like something is keeping you from moving forward, I’m the kind of therapist who can help you manage current symptoms, find the root cause of your issues, work toward healing, and build a life you love! I provide online therapy for female-identifying and nonbinary adults and teens living in Oregon and Washington state and am trained in EMDR.

Forensic and psycho-educational evaluations for problems with attention and life problems.

I am currently accepting new individual clients only. I specialize in relational concerns, particularly for those from immigrant and Spanish-speaking backgrounds. I offer support for intergenerational trauma and healing, as well as recovery from codependency. If you find yourself struggling with boundaries and self worth I am here to help!

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.

I am a licensed couples and family therapist and have worked in private practice and agency settings for more than 15 years. I provide therapeutic support to couples, families, individual adults, children, and adolescents out of my office in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. Your comfort level with and relationship to your therapist is a primary factor in the success of your therapy, so after you've had a chance to review my information, I invite you to give me a call to see if we'd be a good fit.

If you find yourself feeling stuck, overwhelmed by past trauma, or disconnected from yourself or others, I am here to help. My ideal client is someone who wants to understand and heal from their past, integrate their experiences, and build a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. I provide a non-judgmental space where you can explore your inner world, connect with your true self, and achieve lasting change.

The most important stories inside of us always find a way to speak. Sometimes they speak loudly, and sometimes just a whisper; in the thoughts we have, the way we feel, the way our bodies feel. Your anxiety, your memories, your relationship struggles, your deep identity questions. These stories live in our bodies, often uncomfortably or distressingly. In therapy, we can attend to these stories with compassion, and learn to understand how every part of you belongs to your whole self.

Psychotherapy with me is a collaborative process that aims to alleviate personal suffering and expand one's capacity for flexible and creative expression of thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Our work together explores your present and past experience with an aim to enhance awareness of yourself, your relationships, and the emotional elements that impact your life. I believe that healing and change occur in a genuine therapy relationship that privileges curiosity, honesty and emotional experience.

I'm Kate Payne, a Trauma Specialist, Sex Therapist, and seasoned therapist dedicated to supporting individuals and couples on their journey towards healing and growth. With over 12 years of experience in the field, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my practice. Based in Washington and California, I offer therapy services both in-person and online. My approach is rooted in a relational lens, emphasizing the importance of connection, communication, and healing in the therapeutic process. I also provide EMDR therapy for trauma processing and working through other distressing emotions.

I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Do you feel stuck, confused, and unsure of your true purpose? Have difficulty communicating with confidence? Have a strong need and/or calling to explore your inner Self and discover who you truly are? Suffer chronic illness or repeated relationship, health, or job problems? Feel uninspired in a job/career that no longer serves you? You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning!

I am here to be your guide so you can embody a greater sense of connection, confidence, and ease within yourself and your relationships. I help those struggling with their partner or family relationships, navigating big life transitions, adjusting to medical illness or injuries, processing grief/loss, and living with the impacts of past or recent trauma. We will explore holistic and mindful approaches to your unique story, to help you grow your self-awareness and find ways in your day-to-day to thrive.

I invite you to begin working towards a more fulfilling future. I take my time, work at a pace that you find comfortable, and maintain an open and collaborative environment, with an emphasis on shared trust. Using multiple modalities, including hypnotherapy, I am competent to treat most issues. I have over 15 years of experience in the field and love my job! Taking the leap into therapy is an exceptional gift that you deserve! To schedule, visit https://heather-robinsonlmhc.clientsecure.me/

Zoe holds a master's degree in clinical social work from the University of Washington, which is also where she obtained her bachelor's of English ten years prior. With nearly a decade of relevant professional experience in the nonprofit sphere, Zoe pivoted to providing direct mental health services to adults. She believes in client-centered work, and employs an integrative approach to therapy, with motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic work guiding her practice.

I work primarily with adults in individual weekly therapy and with couples. In individual therapy I work in a relational psychodynamic modality that explores the patterns of relationships in your life and the root issues behind your symptoms. In my work with couples I see the couple as the client. As such I do not provide a mental health diagnosis to any one person in the partnership but focus on the relationship itself. My aim in this work is to help couples grow in their partnership while simultaneously reducing the conflict and misunderstandings they may be experiencing in their relationship.

Healing happens when we are able to connect and feel truly seen by another human being. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship as a mechanism for healing. It is my aim to co-create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can reflect, grow, gain insight, challenge ideas, and come to know who you are in a deep and meaningful way. I work with individuals navigating relationships, life transitions, anxiety, self-doubt, identity development and purpose. I work with anyone looking for support while struggling with being human in this sometimes scary, exhausting and overwhelming world.