In Person Therapists in Central District, Seattle, WA

Maybe you know exactly what you’re looking for in a therapist, or maybe this search is an overwhelming experience. Either way, reaching out for a consultation is a great place to start. I specialize in working with individuals and couples navigating grief, anxiety, life transitions, relational conflict, and the impact of trauma.

Is this you? You’re frustrated because you thought you had a plan for your life, and things aren't working out the way you hoped. You feel guilty for being drained all the time. You look like you have it all together from the outside, but you’re falling apart on the inside. You’re scared that if you say no, you’ll lose important relationships. You’ve tried talk therapy and are ready for something deeper.

Do you have difficulty trusting your experiences and navigating how the world perceives and treats you? Are you struggling to feel comfortable in your body? Many of us learn to think and behave in unsustainable ways in order to stay safe in an unaccepting and marginalizing world. If you are struggling to break free from patterns that helped you survive in the past but are keeping you from thriving in the now, you're in the right place. I help LGBTQ+ individuals, couples and women build self-compassion and body-awareness to better understand how trauma is holding them back.

Life is a journey abundant with joy, triumph, and inevitable challenges that test and fortify our strength and resilience. Amidst this, it is normal to feel overwhelm. I'm honored to guide clients in nurturing self-understanding and grounded truths. I support in transitions, identity exploration, and personal and relational liberation. Addressing cultural and systemic conditioning, I help normalize and release shame, guilt, and belittlement regarding gender, sexuality, neurodiversity, burnout, spirituality, and interpersonal/familial dynamics. Expanding and soaring beyond societal constraints is what we all deserve.

Let's connect! For 25 years I have worked in a variety of settings with individuals experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Difficult Life Transitions, Challenging Relationships, Trauma, Sexual and Emotional Abuse, Adverse Childhood Experiences and other mental health obstacles. Together we will get to the root of what’s holding you back from living your best life and build healing ways forward for you to thrive!

Healing begins with connection. We need these connections to not only survive but thrive. So often our connections are fragmented. My work is trauma informed and helps you tap into your innate ability to heal and be whole. Through co-creating a safe space that honors your infinitely unique selfhood, while emphasizing the importance relationship has in the process of healing. Unfortunately, there is not a one-size-fits all solution to healing any growth. We will explore all of who you are to best guide us through your everyday lived experience. In this we foster a holistic method that focuses on nourishing your mind, body, and soul.

Supportive, non-judgmental and curious relationship is the key to good therapy. What do you deeply want and need? What's next for you in improving your overall satisfaction with life? I hope we can discover strengths you never knew you had, uncover your profoundest desires for your future and make a plan to get there. Whether that includes resolution of trauma, greater self-understanding, achieving healthy relationships, help with day to day stressors and/or relief from depression or anxiety, I'd like to collaborate to create the change you want.

Your need for mental health may be neglected or unsupported in your current lifestyle or environment. Reaching out for therapy is truly worthy of respect, and it is my hope that we'll do good work together: informed by your personal goals, self-awareness, and motivation for growth. Our time needs to be effective and results-driven, I’ve assembled a skillset that utilizes evidence based practices (EBPs) and an eclectic toolbox that is at your disposal. Building your own unique strengths and increasing your ability to pursue innate talents can be a freeing and powerful experience I feel privileged to witness in client work.

Envision Counseling offers unparalleled therapeutic services provided by mental health counselors, couple therapists, and social workers residing in Washington State. Our dedicated team delivers personalized care of the highest quality in a supportive, respectful, and culturally responsive environment. Recognizing the importance of balancing personal and family responsibilities with the demands of modern life, Envision Counseling clinicians offer evening and weekend appointments for pre-teens, adolescents, and adults.

People often come to me when the notice they are hiding their feelings and desires to appease others, or are having a different time trusting and connecting to those close to them. I help people struggling with intimacy, vulnerability, and people-pleasing to find the confidence and self-compassion to lead a more fulfilling life. The stories society and our family tell us about ourselves, and the stories we choose to repeat, have a powerful impact on our self-image. I believe we all have the ability to change our narrative. I am invested in supporting you in making meaning from these narratives; in owning your story.

"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans". With over 18 years in the field, I am an experienced clinician. Challenges in your relationship as a couple, dealing with an explosive child or teenager, depression, anxiety, trauma, and struggling to have a healthier, happier relationship as a couple, family or individual? Here's where you can take your first step. There is hope and things can change. I am a down-to-earth therapist with a warm and caring nature. I provide an empathetic and safe place where you can be yourself without fear of judgment.

I provide psychotherapy services to older adolescents and adults seeking help for a variety of emotional and personal difficulties. In addition, my area of expertise is in helping people cope with medical problems such as diabetes, cancer, and chronic pain. I also specialize in working with those dealing with end of life issues as well as grief/bereavement.

Are you overwhelmed? Struggling with anxiety, depression or grief? That life is too hard? Consistently frustrated that things you want don't happen? I'm here to help you untangle those stressors, so you can move forward into the life you deserve. Together we'll take an in-depth look at causes and triggers to find solutions that are logical and practical.

I work with women, men, adolescents, and couples struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship difficulties, and/or working toward personal growth, self-exploration, and relationship enhancement. I also have advanced training in helping people work through the emotional and psychological issues related to medical problems including infertility, high-risk pregnancy, peripartum loss, postpartum depression, cancer, adjustment to parenting, and other issues. I have a specialization in reproductive medicine and conduct psychotherapy as well as psychological evaluations required prior to participation in third party reproduction.

It is important to feel supported and encouraged as you begin your courageous journey of self-discovery. Together we will create a safe space that will enable us to identify blockages and access your inner strengths and resources. As your insight and awareness increase, you will find yourself breaking free from the barriers that have been restricting your growth and desire for change.. I have long-term training and experience in couples and family therapy and an affinity for working with couples going through the divorce process or trying to recover from infidelity.

I enjoy working with adults who are experiencing anxiety, stress and other difficulties in relationships and at work as well as individuals who are in a period of life transition or who are struggling with making important changes. I have experience working with adults in their 20s and 30s, with parents raising children, with individuals sorting out job interests and relationship dynamics, as well as with those struggling with mood disorders.

Melissa A. Manix

I work with individuals, couples, parents, and families from diverse backgrounds. I am passionate about helping clients decrease emotional distress in their lives in order to restore purpose and connection. I believe change is possible when people feel safe to explore their values, hopes, dreams, commitments, and purpose, as well as their disappointments and hurts. I aim to help clients "slow down," encouraging reflection and insight, and the development of healthy coping strategies to create sustainable change. My stance is curious and flexible reflecting my belief that clients are the experts on their lives.

I work with adults and adolescents presenting with a broad spectrum of concerns. These include, most notably depression and anxiety as well as trauma, PTSD, grief, inattention, eating issues, relationship issues, school issues, self esteem issues, adoption, sleep, and history of sexual and/or physical abuse. My therapeutic style is integrative: I draw from a variety of fields of psychology, including psychodynamic, relational, and cognitive-behavioral. Through therapy, we will work together to understand both the origins of presenting issues; clarifying why we act and feel the way we do, and why certain thought and behavioral patterns persist.