In Person Therapists in Central District, Seattle, WA

To know and to be known authentically is a human desire, but there are times that we are misunderstood, not cared for properly, and plain old hurt in the process of trying to be vulnerable. In the most painful times we blow up or shut down emotionally. My work with adult men is geared towards understanding the stories in your past and present so that you can feel more like yourself in your career, friendships, and relationships.

We specialize in couples/relationships, communication issues, sex therapy, and grief and loss, as well as anxiety and sex therapy for individuals. Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with is an important part of the process, and we look forward to meeting with you. We see individuals and couples in person in Downtown Seattle and anywhere in Washington State via a secure Telehealth platform. Sessions are $150 with sliding scale openings available based on financial need and subject to availability.

Welcome! I am here to support and encourage you through the trials and joys of your life experiences. It is an honor and privilege to be allowed into the deep and private areas of your life. Many of my clients enter therapy after a life crisis such as a death or illness, a change in season, a break-up, family struggles, the effect of an addiction, identity issues, spiritual struggles or simply patterns of worry or regret. My desire is to sit with those who are hurting and to walk alongside those who are on a journey towards healing, wholeness, or personal growth.

I am passionate about working with couples who are struggling with conflict resolution and communication. I enjoy teaching couples new skills that can help them have the relationship they have always hoped to achieve. I also find it rewarding to work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression and trauma. I also enjoy supervising new clinicians as they work toward their license. I currently teach and supervise in the MAP program of Seattle University. I have my PSYPACT certificate and am able to see clients from any PSYPACT state for telehealth.

As an individual, couples, and sex therapist, my passion lies in helping people to confront and tackle the challenges which deeply impact their personal and relational lives and leave them feeling stuck. Whether you are struggling to cope with anxiety, grief, or depression, navigating conflict or resentment in your relationship, or facing concerns about your sexual health or identity, I strive to create a non-judgmental and affirming space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences without fear of rejection.

Experiencing anxiety is a normal part of life, but sometimes it can start taking over your life, and this is when therapy can help. Sometimes it is hard to know what to do, or hard to do what we want when we are overwhelmed by certain fears, feelings or ideas. This too is when therapy can help. Whether you or your child is experiencing anxiety that is causing distress and limiting life, I would love to work with you. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, which will be driven by your needs, desires, and motivations.

Do you experience anxiety, depression, anger, PTSD, parenting struggles, relational dynamic issues or changes, or personal identity concerns? I am here to support you finding your voice within yourself and in close relationships. I believe that our past informs our present, in how we see, feel, hear, connect, and experience our lives. I find behavior to be an important opening to explore the underlying feelings an individual is experiencing in response to others. I view therapy as a collaborative process in which you are the expert of your own life and I am an empathetic and supportive guide helping create a brave, accepting space.

I’m a Couples Therapist and Individual Therapist as well as the Co-founder at Wellness Collective Therapy Group in Seattle, Washington: www.wellnesscollectivenw.com. I specialize in treating relationship issues around communication, sex and intimacy and conflict resolution. My clients are often looking for help with emotional disconnection, job stress, self worth issues, depression and anxiety. I help clients change their emotional responses and develop tools for managing stressors and increasing joy, contentment and peace in their lives.

You're independent, driven, and you don't often ask for help. You like to tackle your problems head-on, but you don't know how to fix this problem. You've always been your own harshest critic, and that has helped you succeed in the past, but now that voice has turned on you and is tearing you down. On the outside, everything looks fine, but on the inside you're drowning. You feel stuck, overwhelmed, and unable to control your feelings. You don't know how to make this better.

I have room for 2-3 new clients, preferably OOP or Premera.However, I am also diversifying my career and am open to many clients as a trauma writing mentor/editor and more. Writing through healing is at least of equal value to psychotherapy. If you are interested in these services, visit me at www.elihastings.com) - I would be so delighted to work in tandem with other therapists, so please do consider if your clients might benefit!

Magnolia Behavioral and Holistic Health has current availability. Magnolia Behavioral and Holistic Health is an all inclusive, safe and non-judgmental telehealth agency. MBHH clinicians provide our clients with an individualized therapy experience of feeling understood, heard, and safe as you work towards your goals. Our clinicians have specialities with BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women’s issues, men’s issues, teen, adolescents, chronic health issues, couples, depression and life transitions.

I work with adults struggling with anxiety, ADHD, and difficult life transitions or losses. I believe great therapy begins with a supportive and collaborative therapeutic relationship. I strive to meet you where you are, and we can address the areas of struggle together at your own pace and with your own unique needs in mind. I bring twenty years of experience to my practice. My goal is to offer a safe space with no judgement where you can feel heard, gain clarity and helpful tools.

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.

My therapeutic orientation is psychodynamic in nature, and based on the observation that people are often unaware of unconscious influences that determine their thoughts and actions.  Lack of awareness can often lead to behavior that constrains their ability to fully comprehend or work through the difficulties they are facing.  My hope is to help remove problematic symptoms that prohibit individuals from participating in meaningful relationships with themselves and others, while working toward leading a full and productive life as an active and positive contributor to their community.

Do you ever feel a wall between yourself and the world? Do you long to feel connected to yourself and others? What we feel and/or have lived through can disconnect us from each other and the world around us. I offer a trauma-informed, creative, and personalized approach to reconnect to yourself and your innate ability to thrive. We can find a sense of ease through creative exploration into how the body and mind carry our past experiences, values, and internalized narratives. I work best with older teens and adults, existentialists, artists, and bookworms.

Now Accepting New Clients. I'm looking forward to hearing from you and discovering what changes and adjustments you'd like to make in your life. Careful listening, an ability to make connections for you between your lived experience and what you imagine you'd like your life to look like are strengths I bring to the session.

Ellen Hess is a certified EMDR therapist serving Washington and Oregon state. They work with clients struggle with C-PTSD, PTSD or trauma related issues as well as most mental health struggles. Many of Ellen’s clients come in for anxiety, panic, depression, sleep struggles and/or relational struggles. Ellen is particularly passionate about serving childhood trauma and LGBTQ+ populations. They also have advanced training in the areas of CBT for Insomnia and CBT for Psychosis.

My number one goal as a therapist is to establish a trusting and respectful relationship with my client(s). Your trust in me is my genuine priority. I work with adolescents (14+), individuals, families and couples. I am a trans and LGBTQIA+ affirming Therapist. I believe that the mind and physical body are intrinsically connected, and that mental health is the loving balance between the two. Finding that balance looks different for every individual and relationship. When you come into this therapeutic space it is my intention to meet you where you're at, not where you think you should be.

I am passionate about guiding people on their transformative journeys of self-discovery and healing. With boundless empathy and flair for creativity, I believe in the power of expression as a pathway to profound insights and personal growth. In my inclusive space, honoring diversity and fostering a sense of acceptance is key. Let's shed the layers of your past and embark on reparenting, igniting the spark within you to radiate authenticity and strength. Whether you seek to unravel the depths of your emotions, release past traumas, or simply reconnect with your inner muse, I'm here to walk with you, sculpting joy and authenticity.