Female Therapists in Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA
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Katee Martinez
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA 98102 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients! Do you feel on edge all the time? Is focusing on one task nearly impossible due to all the worries and negative thoughts that won’t leave you alone? Maybe “just get through today” is stuck on repeat in your head. Maybe you feel lost and confused about who you are and what you’re doing with your life. These experiences can feel hopeless. Together, we will navigate the circumstances and contexts that drain us, fill us with anxiety and dread, and strip us of our health and well-being. We will explore ways to feel liberated and more expansive without the weight of what you cannot control weighing you down.
Accepting new clients! Do you feel on edge all the time? Is focusing on one task nearly impossible due to all the worries and negative thoughts that won’t leave you alone? Maybe “just get through today” is stuck on repeat in your head. Maybe you feel lost and confused about who you are and what you’re doing with your life. These experiences can feel hopeless. Together, we will navigate the circumstances and contexts that drain us, fill us with anxiety and dread, and strip us of our health and well-being. We will explore ways to feel liberated and more expansive without the weight of what you cannot control weighing you down.
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Do you feel like you're maintaining or surviving, rather than thriving? Maybe you're not sure what the next step is, but you know you want to feel less stress, anxiety, and fear and more peace, joy, and confidence. I believe that many distressing feelings are often responses to a world that tries to tell us who we are and who we should be, through inherited belief systems, culture, relationships, experiences of trauma, and systems of oppression. I love working w/ people to reveal what those stories are, the meanings you've held in them, and how to discover and make space for the self inside you that felt small, boxed in, or stuck.
Do you feel like you're maintaining or surviving, rather than thriving? Maybe you're not sure what the next step is, but you know you want to feel less stress, anxiety, and fear and more peace, joy, and confidence. I believe that many distressing feelings are often responses to a world that tries to tell us who we are and who we should be, through inherited belief systems, culture, relationships, experiences of trauma, and systems of oppression. I love working w/ people to reveal what those stories are, the meanings you've held in them, and how to discover and make space for the self inside you that felt small, boxed in, or stuck.
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Emily Roussard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA 98102 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Emily, and I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of their emotional lives. Are you struggling with intense emotions, unstable relationships, or a pervasive sense of emptiness? Are you tired of talking to people who focus on the wrong thing or just don't get it? Do you want to feel better but just don't know how? My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your emotions, understand your experiences, and build a more stable and fulfilling life. Therapy is a journey, and I'm here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
Hello, I'm Emily, and I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of their emotional lives. Are you struggling with intense emotions, unstable relationships, or a pervasive sense of emptiness? Are you tired of talking to people who focus on the wrong thing or just don't get it? Do you want to feel better but just don't know how? My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your emotions, understand your experiences, and build a more stable and fulfilling life. Therapy is a journey, and I'm here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
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Sheila Keenan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA 98122 (Online Only)
We all encounter situations that feel overwhelming and test our coping abilities. I see therapy as a collaborative process that will help you navigate the challenges and transitions that life presents. I offer a safe, supportive environment to talk about issues that can be difficult to discuss elsewhere. Together we will explore how certain thoughts, behavior patterns, and past experiences might be contributing to your difficulties. We will identify your strengths and figure out effective coping strategies to create positive changes in your life. I work with adults, adolescents, and couples.
We all encounter situations that feel overwhelming and test our coping abilities. I see therapy as a collaborative process that will help you navigate the challenges and transitions that life presents. I offer a safe, supportive environment to talk about issues that can be difficult to discuss elsewhere. Together we will explore how certain thoughts, behavior patterns, and past experiences might be contributing to your difficulties. We will identify your strengths and figure out effective coping strategies to create positive changes in your life. I work with adults, adolescents, and couples.
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Stephanie Brownell, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA 98122
I work collaboratively with you to identify stories or obstacles posing problems in your life so you can move through them. Whether you are a teen, an adult, a couple, or a family system, I utilize an integrative approach that is holistic and strength-based, supporting you in making peace with the past & the present, in order to live in a healthy balance of mind, body, & spirit. I work from a multicultural & justice-oriented context; am LGQBT+ friendly, & support you in your individual belief system, exploring the way dominant narratives have impacted you. I have experience working with complex trauma & grief.
I work collaboratively with you to identify stories or obstacles posing problems in your life so you can move through them. Whether you are a teen, an adult, a couple, or a family system, I utilize an integrative approach that is holistic and strength-based, supporting you in making peace with the past & the present, in order to live in a healthy balance of mind, body, & spirit. I work from a multicultural & justice-oriented context; am LGQBT+ friendly, & support you in your individual belief system, exploring the way dominant narratives have impacted you. I have experience working with complex trauma & grief.
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Jackie Kosak
Counselor, MA, LMHC, ATR-BC, MHP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA 98112
All around us the world has been shifting. Maybe at one point it all made sense: your feelings, sensations, and reactions (even the dark and heightened ones) felt known and even comforting. But now you are looking for a new way to be and a different understanding – a path forward and a way to endure your struggle. If you are someone who believes that each of us know our own wounds, that we possess a strong inner wisdom, and that we have the ability to access the latent potential to grow and change – or, you want to believe – you will find a good fit with me and my therapeutic offerings.
All around us the world has been shifting. Maybe at one point it all made sense: your feelings, sensations, and reactions (even the dark and heightened ones) felt known and even comforting. But now you are looking for a new way to be and a different understanding – a path forward and a way to endure your struggle. If you are someone who believes that each of us know our own wounds, that we possess a strong inner wisdom, and that we have the ability to access the latent potential to grow and change – or, you want to believe – you will find a good fit with me and my therapeutic offerings.
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Life is wild, being a person is hard and everyone deserves support. I am a Mental Health Counselor who works with individuals (18+), couples and polyamorous partners. As a writer and former journalist, I am compassionate, nonjudgemental and curious. I see beauty and humor in the hard and I believe our struggles can help us find meaning, build connections and foster growth.
Life is wild, being a person is hard and everyone deserves support. I am a Mental Health Counselor who works with individuals (18+), couples and polyamorous partners. As a writer and former journalist, I am compassionate, nonjudgemental and curious. I see beauty and humor in the hard and I believe our struggles can help us find meaning, build connections and foster growth.
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Suzra Martha Antoine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSWA, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA 98112 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, trauma, and multiple mental health diagnoses? I assist clients in healing from trauma, helping youth, adolescents, and adults cope with life stressors, and low self-esteem. I also assist individuals in identifying their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, establishing goals, empowering individuals to believe in themselves by offering compassion and support to clients in learning different coping skills to overcome life's stressors.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, trauma, and multiple mental health diagnoses? I assist clients in healing from trauma, helping youth, adolescents, and adults cope with life stressors, and low self-esteem. I also assist individuals in identifying their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, establishing goals, empowering individuals to believe in themselves by offering compassion and support to clients in learning different coping skills to overcome life's stressors.
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Rachelle Sayers
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA 98112 (Online Only)
My aim is to help folks get to the bottom of their concerns, and to support them in making meaningful changes in their lives. Sometimes we have the sense that something is not quite right, even if we cannot pinpoint what exactly it is. Other times we may want to get out of our heads and feel more present. Whatever your concern, I am here to support you in discerning what it is that’s in the way from allowing you to live the life you want to live. Together, you and I will work to identify and unpack your lived experiences and the values that inform where it is you want to go.
My aim is to help folks get to the bottom of their concerns, and to support them in making meaningful changes in their lives. Sometimes we have the sense that something is not quite right, even if we cannot pinpoint what exactly it is. Other times we may want to get out of our heads and feel more present. Whatever your concern, I am here to support you in discerning what it is that’s in the way from allowing you to live the life you want to live. Together, you and I will work to identify and unpack your lived experiences and the values that inform where it is you want to go.
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Antoinette Hill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA 98112 (Online Only)
Never been to therapy before and nervous about trying it out? Treat yourself to a life of wellness and path to a peace of mind. Don’t allow peers or people in your community to deter your growth or ability to focus on insecurities. You deserve to be on top in everything you do and in control of how you feel without doubt or lingering insecurities. The good news is, you’re in good company to discuss your feelings and work on things you’ve been putting off! You deserve to live a life of mental and emotional freedom!
Never been to therapy before and nervous about trying it out? Treat yourself to a life of wellness and path to a peace of mind. Don’t allow peers or people in your community to deter your growth or ability to focus on insecurities. You deserve to be on top in everything you do and in control of how you feel without doubt or lingering insecurities. The good news is, you’re in good company to discuss your feelings and work on things you’ve been putting off! You deserve to live a life of mental and emotional freedom!
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I provide psychotherapy to individuals and families to promote growth and empowerment through supportive listening, mindfulness, and examination of past experiences, allowing clients to cultivate insight and bring about lasting change. I use a collaborative and dynamic approach that incorporates multiple theoretical approaches and techniques to meet both individual and family needs and preferences. I believe that insight alone does not bring about change; rather, we must do something different to become something different. I offer compassion, humor, honesty, and straightforward feedback while I empower individuals and families to explore their own goals and work toward growth and healing.
I provide psychotherapy to individuals and families to promote growth and empowerment through supportive listening, mindfulness, and examination of past experiences, allowing clients to cultivate insight and bring about lasting change. I use a collaborative and dynamic approach that incorporates multiple theoretical approaches and techniques to meet both individual and family needs and preferences. I believe that insight alone does not bring about change; rather, we must do something different to become something different. I offer compassion, humor, honesty, and straightforward feedback while I empower individuals and families to explore their own goals and work toward growth and healing.
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Casey C. Stevens
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, MCC, CCHT
Verified Verified
Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA 98112
Clients who feel at home in my practice are seekers, empaths, gifted & successful types ready & willing to create lasting radical change. You crave meaning, fulfillment, integrated awareness & true intimacy with Self. You consistently move towards regulation & safety in relational frameworks through Conscious connection. You value holistic & traditional psychologies. You embody your light & shadow aspects. You believe the science of change, organization & healing requires repair on ALL layers & multiple psycho-spiritual methodologies. Women, Men & Couples struggling, stuck or lost, internally or in relationship, are core clients.
Clients who feel at home in my practice are seekers, empaths, gifted & successful types ready & willing to create lasting radical change. You crave meaning, fulfillment, integrated awareness & true intimacy with Self. You consistently move towards regulation & safety in relational frameworks through Conscious connection. You value holistic & traditional psychologies. You embody your light & shadow aspects. You believe the science of change, organization & healing requires repair on ALL layers & multiple psycho-spiritual methodologies. Women, Men & Couples struggling, stuck or lost, internally or in relationship, are core clients.
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Laura A. Snyder
MA, LMHC, LPC, LPC-MH, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA 98122
Is it time for some mental Spring cleaning ? You may find yourself seeing everyone else accessing the light and energy of this time of year, yet feel like you're not able to. Does the problem lie in your past getting in the way of you being in the present? Too focused on the future to be in the now? Whether you’re a veteran who is or has been in the military, are or have been a military spouse, are a busy mom with your own career, or some combo of them all, I'm here to help. There is hope that things can get better. Together we can figure it out. Head on over to < laurasnydertherapy.com > learn more and schedule your free consult!
Is it time for some mental Spring cleaning ? You may find yourself seeing everyone else accessing the light and energy of this time of year, yet feel like you're not able to. Does the problem lie in your past getting in the way of you being in the present? Too focused on the future to be in the now? Whether you’re a veteran who is or has been in the military, are or have been a military spouse, are a busy mom with your own career, or some combo of them all, I'm here to help. There is hope that things can get better. Together we can figure it out. Head on over to < laurasnydertherapy.com > learn more and schedule your free consult!
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Karen Fallen-Rhodes: Books Of Flesh And Bone
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA 98122 (Online Only)
WEEEKEND SESSIONS AVAILABLE. What's your story? Do you know how you got here? Where are the plot twists you still can't figure out? Let's look at it together, page by page, line by line. There are several different ways we can work together: 1. Counseling from a CBT/psychodynamic perspective. Whatever the issue, there's no reason to figure it out alone! 2. Relationship counseling: Let me help you write a love story! 3. Guided Autobiography: Write that life story - either alone or with a writing group. 4. Positive psychology coaching: Build community. Find purpose and meaning. Achieve your goals. Operate from your strengths.
WEEEKEND SESSIONS AVAILABLE. What's your story? Do you know how you got here? Where are the plot twists you still can't figure out? Let's look at it together, page by page, line by line. There are several different ways we can work together: 1. Counseling from a CBT/psychodynamic perspective. Whatever the issue, there's no reason to figure it out alone! 2. Relationship counseling: Let me help you write a love story! 3. Guided Autobiography: Write that life story - either alone or with a writing group. 4. Positive psychology coaching: Build community. Find purpose and meaning. Achieve your goals. Operate from your strengths.
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Dr. Alison Batchelder
Psychologist, PhD, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA 98102
As human beings, we frequently subject ourselves to harsh self-judgment. While self-criticism has its merits on occasion, it often engenders emotional turmoil. Research into self-compassion has unveiled its extraordinary ability to diminish anxiety, depression, and stress while elevating motivation, confidence, and overall performance. Yet, the practical application of self-compassion is often more challenging than mere words suggest.
As human beings, we frequently subject ourselves to harsh self-judgment. While self-criticism has its merits on occasion, it often engenders emotional turmoil. Research into self-compassion has unveiled its extraordinary ability to diminish anxiety, depression, and stress while elevating motivation, confidence, and overall performance. Yet, the practical application of self-compassion is often more challenging than mere words suggest.
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Kristen Newberry
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD(c)
Verified Verified
Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA 98112
Kristen Newberry is a PsyD doctoral student at Antioch University - Seattle and holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology. Kristen has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and addicted populations. Her counseling style draws from a variety of strength based and humanistic approaches, promoting empowerment, growth, and self-actualization. She has worked with a variety of presenting problems, including but not limited to complex trauma; PTSD; anxiety; depression; anger management; grief and loss; and addiction.
Kristen Newberry is a PsyD doctoral student at Antioch University - Seattle and holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology. Kristen has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and addicted populations. Her counseling style draws from a variety of strength based and humanistic approaches, promoting empowerment, growth, and self-actualization. She has worked with a variety of presenting problems, including but not limited to complex trauma; PTSD; anxiety; depression; anger management; grief and loss; and addiction.
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I enjoy helping clients move through stuck points in their lives. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, career dissatisfaction, relationship issues, low self-esteem, or other life transitions, I can help you identify what is holding you back and create an action plan to help you build the kind of life you want and deserve. Working collaboratively, I will help you enhance your self-awareness, pinpoint unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, build skills necessary to handle life more effectively, and develop values-guided actions to reach your goals. Difficulties don't have to stop you.
I enjoy helping clients move through stuck points in their lives. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, career dissatisfaction, relationship issues, low self-esteem, or other life transitions, I can help you identify what is holding you back and create an action plan to help you build the kind of life you want and deserve. Working collaboratively, I will help you enhance your self-awareness, pinpoint unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, build skills necessary to handle life more effectively, and develop values-guided actions to reach your goals. Difficulties don't have to stop you.
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My approach is based on the idea that current difficulties are rooted in unresolved feelings, thoughts, conflict or coping styles from the past. I help people understand the patterns in their lives and connections to the past so that they can live more effectively in the present.
My approach is based on the idea that current difficulties are rooted in unresolved feelings, thoughts, conflict or coping styles from the past. I help people understand the patterns in their lives and connections to the past so that they can live more effectively in the present.
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Stephanie Gray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, MHP
Verified Verified
Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA 98122 (Online Only)
I am known for my unapologetically fierce and compassionate anti-stigma approach and take pride in my east coast empathy, humor, and drive. I have worked in Washington on the front lines in mental health throughout the pandemic. I’m thrilled to incorporate my west coast love of the great outdoors, inclusivity, mindfulness, and culture into my practice for a well-rounded and empowering client experience. I deeply believe in the power of therapy, vulnerability, and validation. I provide safe space where you may speak your truth without fear, expect to be truly heard and seen, and know that you are valued.
I am known for my unapologetically fierce and compassionate anti-stigma approach and take pride in my east coast empathy, humor, and drive. I have worked in Washington on the front lines in mental health throughout the pandemic. I’m thrilled to incorporate my west coast love of the great outdoors, inclusivity, mindfulness, and culture into my practice for a well-rounded and empowering client experience. I deeply believe in the power of therapy, vulnerability, and validation. I provide safe space where you may speak your truth without fear, expect to be truly heard and seen, and know that you are valued.
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Leah Marie Paffie
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA 98102 (Online Only)
Suffering from feelings of anxiety, depression, body-self image, major life changes, family challenges, or traumatic life events can be hard avenues to travel through alone, but with the right support, and proper treatment, healing can start. Is your goal is to find your meaning to life, self-love, self-compassion, calming of your nervous system, integrate yoga into your days, and to heal from past events, then my therapy style could support you. Understanding without self judgment that it is okay and healthy to reach out for support from professionals is the first step to allow growth and positive changes in your life.
Suffering from feelings of anxiety, depression, body-self image, major life changes, family challenges, or traumatic life events can be hard avenues to travel through alone, but with the right support, and proper treatment, healing can start. Is your goal is to find your meaning to life, self-love, self-compassion, calming of your nervous system, integrate yoga into your days, and to heal from past events, then my therapy style could support you. Understanding without self judgment that it is okay and healthy to reach out for support from professionals is the first step to allow growth and positive changes in your life.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.