Therapists in Columbia City, Seattle, WA

I envision our work together to as a collaborative process of exploration, discovery, and progress. You bring to this process your unique perspectives, experiences, memories, worldview, and energy for growth. I bring extensive training and experience in psychological processes, assessment, life span development, understanding of how people change, and a genuine interest in helping you. Together, we will set goals and explore thoughts, feelings, experiences, and perceptions to further your personal development and psychological well-being. You will find me patient, attuned to your experience, and truly interest in understanding your perspective.

I love helping people with anxiety, including panic, stress, social anxiety, OCD, and posttraumatic stress. I also help with issues that often come with anxiety, including insomnia, depression, alcohol/substance use, pain, and a desire for resilience. I primarily offer cognitive-behavioral therapies with good scientific backing, and I combine non-judgmental support + practical skills. Finding a therapist who is a good "fit” is important, so I offer a free 20-minute phone consult to help you decide if my approach is a good match for you. Apart from therapy, I offer professional coaching to help people do well + feel well at work.

I work with clients who have struggled, intermittently or on-going, with problems like excessive distraction, over-thinking, can't-stop-people pleasing & over-committing, they may experience difficulty making decisions, procrastinate, avoid or isolate, feel a kind of chronic anxiousness, panic, have problems with sleep, low mood, compulsions or unhealthy habits in general. These symptoms tax our energy and rob our lives of joy and meaning. You have more control over these larcenists than you think. Don't leave your opportunity for a better life on the table.

I am committed to being a kind and honest partner with you in considering the way your experiences have shaped the way you show up in day-to-day life. Maybe you struggle to know your own limits, set and hold boundaries, or feel truly connected in relationships. Maybe you need to process recent changes in your life, or are seeking to drop deeper into your body. Maybe you are navigating loss or loneliness, or even wondering who you really are.

Welcome! For some, seeking help from a mental health professional can feel overwhelming, intimidating. Finding an understanding therapist who is best suited to your needs can be the first step towards a happier and more meaningful life. I work with adults and adolescents from a place of respect and compassion and believe that real transformation happens within the context of the therapeutic relationship. I value approaches that have been researched and proven to be effective, and tailor treatment to meet the needs of each individual. I have experience treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, sexual abuse, and gender dysphoria.

In a success driven society the demands on one's life can feel endless. Most people are experiencing the necessity to juggle several competing roles and responsibilities simultaneously. The human capacity to grow, expand, adapt and thrive is amazing and inspiring. However, there is no human on this earth who is perfect and not effected by prolonged states of stress & pressure. This pressure leads to depression, anxiety, disconnection, isolation and many other ailments. Compassion focused therapy is a central component to my therapeutic approach. Treatment incorporates empowering your voice to optimize your path towards healing. Change is within reach.

For over three decades I have been supporting individuals through challenging transitions in their lives.

Are you creative? In transition? Depressed? Different? Parenting? Re-discovering YOU? Are you wanting to make changes in your life or to heal from old wounds? Do you want to develop self-compassion? Do you want to learn how to be present for your life, to learn mindfulness to help you through the tough times? If so, let’s see if we can create a compassionate, interactive and authentic therapeutic relationship to work collaboratively towards healing. In therapy, I can help you identify your goals, look at what is and isn't working for you, explore your stories, emotions, and experiences (past and present), develop new skills, and embrace your learning styles and talents. I also provide consultation and supervision to therapists.

My name is Bart Ozretich and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a Masters in Social Work from the University of Washington. I am also designated as an Ethnic Minority Mental Health Specialist. My passion and strength is working with diverse individuals. I offer an eclectic approach to mental health - grounded in evidence-based practices such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and a Humanistic, Person-Centered approach. My focus is on finding a mindful path through difficult times and experiences in collaboration with clients.

Awareness is everything. How often do we ask ourselves: "How did I get back here again?" - repeating patterns of self-defeating behavior. Raising our awareness of these patterns can help free us from re-engaging in them. The rewards of this exploration are bountiful - as we watch new, healthier behaviors emerge. We get a glimpse of the gifts that life can offer us by simply getting out of our own way. In my practice, I have had the privilege of witnessing the emotional freedom that change can bring and its powerful healing of depression, anxiety and trauma.

Something feels unsatisfying right now. You may or may not know what it is that feels off or why you feel that way. You want to understand what's going on so you can live a fulfilling life.

Hello! I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ identities, anxiety, depression, attachment issues, and trauma. If you choose to work with me for counseling, you can expect collaboration, humor, and a warm, relational framework. I incorporate a variety of healing modalities into my practice, particularly dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), polyvagal theory, somatic mindfulness, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

Do you sometimes feel like your emotions get the best of you? Or do you have difficulty feeling or expressing emotions? The focus of my practice is on helping people develop wise mind - the integration of emotions and intuition with reasoning and logic. I am a licensed clinical psychologist. My approach to therapy is client-centered, justice-oriented, strengths-based, and affirming. I work with you to understand your history (how you came to be who you are), clarify your present-day concerns, and teach you tools that support your growth and wellbeing.

I have a passion for working with people who have been impacted by trauma, in whatever way you might identify that trauma. My hope for you is to live your biggest and fullest life, with both meaning and connection. I work with individuals: teens, adults, and elders.

I love working with children and their families! I offer individual counseling for children aged 4-12 to address a range of issues including anxiety, anger, grief, trauma, and significant life transitions. Many families I see are seeking support for their children in the area of executive function skills such as staying focused and regulating emotions and impulses. I enjoy helping parents feel more confident and joyful and working with them to strengthen their connections with their children.

I work with parents and caregivers who are motivated to improve relationships and restore harmony to their lives. Do you wish your kid(s) would just cooperate? Are you tired of yelling, using bribery and/or punishment? Perhaps you've tried one or more of the popular parenting approaches, but without lasting success. Parenting children and adolescents is hard work, but it can also be fun and rewarding. I help parents who love their children, to like their children.

I believe therapy should be a collaborative, empowering experience. I'm passionate about working with BIPOC/multiracial, LGBTQIA+, and/or neurodiverse (ADHD/autism) individuals who value deep reflection and would like to co-create a vision for their healing. Past traumas and oppressive systems can impact our sense of self, belonging, agency, and safety. We can navigate these complexities together while also seeking out moments of joy.

Calla Lily Counseling is an intentional space for compassionate therapy. We often get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, it can be difficult to stop and reflect on ourselves. Calla Lily Counseling is a dedicated space to pause and reflect. A non-judgemental space. An open space. An intentional space. YOUR space. It is a space for change, a space for healing, a space to find meaning. Now is the time to invest in your mental health.

My practice has a special focus on women of color and their relationships with their children, partners and families. I look forward to working with those who are motivated to explore, express, understand and love themselves while creating positive life changes. Sometimes our past continues to impact our present life. Other times life creates conflict and tension for us and our families. For BIPOC there's the stress of navigating racial bias, discrimination and racism in our world. And of course, intergenerational trauma adds another challenge to our healing journeys. I feel honored to walk this path with you!