Female Therapists in First Hill, Seattle, WA
Nathalie Ruelas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, MHP
Verified Verified
First Hill, Seattle, WA 98101 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Nathalie. If you are ready for change in your life, or you are beginning to wonder what you need to move forward, you are not alone. Often, when we are experiencing anxiety, depression, or the effects of trauma, it is easy to feel like our voice is lost within our struggle. If you are looking for a therapist who values your voice, and all of the things that make you YOU, I am excited to meet you and join you on your journey.
Hello, my name is Nathalie. If you are ready for change in your life, or you are beginning to wonder what you need to move forward, you are not alone. Often, when we are experiencing anxiety, depression, or the effects of trauma, it is easy to feel like our voice is lost within our struggle. If you are looking for a therapist who values your voice, and all of the things that make you YOU, I am excited to meet you and join you on your journey.
Sheree Ojo
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW, LICSWA
Verified Verified
First Hill, Seattle, WA 98101 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Independent Associate Clinical Social Worker in the State of Washington . I am currently serves (ages 13 - 99) through Telehealth (or Online) services only available for Washington State residents. I am a native of Miami Florida and received my Master’s degree from Barry University. In my years as a clinical social worker I developed highly specialized assessment and counseling skills, as well as a compassionate and professional work ethic with a wide variety of clients.
I am a Licensed Independent Associate Clinical Social Worker in the State of Washington . I am currently serves (ages 13 - 99) through Telehealth (or Online) services only available for Washington State residents. I am a native of Miami Florida and received my Master’s degree from Barry University. In my years as a clinical social worker I developed highly specialized assessment and counseling skills, as well as a compassionate and professional work ethic with a wide variety of clients.
Bicoff-Smit Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
First Hill, Seattle, WA 98115 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients. Is conversations with loved ones leaving you feeling hurt, misunderstood or sad? I am here to support you to better communicate your needs and to navigate through challenging periods in your relationships. I support individuals, families and couples to better understand the patterns in their relationships that may be the cause of stress, anxiety or unhappiness. I enjoy working with blended families as well as queer families. I’m a first generation immigrant and enjoy supporting other immigrants with acculturation as well as parenting.
Accepting new clients. Is conversations with loved ones leaving you feeling hurt, misunderstood or sad? I am here to support you to better communicate your needs and to navigate through challenging periods in your relationships. I support individuals, families and couples to better understand the patterns in their relationships that may be the cause of stress, anxiety or unhappiness. I enjoy working with blended families as well as queer families. I’m a first generation immigrant and enjoy supporting other immigrants with acculturation as well as parenting.
Lindsay McCue
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFTA
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
First Hill, Seattle, WA 98104 (Online Only)
Immediate availability Wednesday and Thursday before 1pm! I believe the most successful outcomes require a good fit between the client and the therapist, and I strive to work collaboratively with clients to help them live a more satisfying and fulfilling life. I understand that every problem is unique, and I enjoy working with complex feelings and situations, making sense of them, and working through them alongside my clients. I approach my work using a client-centered, strengths-based model, and make it a point to check in regarding the progress of treatment.
Immediate availability Wednesday and Thursday before 1pm! I believe the most successful outcomes require a good fit between the client and the therapist, and I strive to work collaboratively with clients to help them live a more satisfying and fulfilling life. I understand that every problem is unique, and I enjoy working with complex feelings and situations, making sense of them, and working through them alongside my clients. I approach my work using a client-centered, strengths-based model, and make it a point to check in regarding the progress of treatment.
Jacquelyn Villaseñor
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
First Hill, Seattle, WA 98101 (Online Only)
Queer, Latina, bilingual (Spanish-speaking) therapist, welcoming LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. Are you looking for a mental health service where all the different parts of you are explored? Though traditional talk therapy can be helpful, oftentimes a more broad approach will allow you to heal from past traumas and current life stressors, to be able to enjoy life again. Treatment is never one size fits all, I believe in a broad, person-centered therapeutic approach.
Queer, Latina, bilingual (Spanish-speaking) therapist, welcoming LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. Are you looking for a mental health service where all the different parts of you are explored? Though traditional talk therapy can be helpful, oftentimes a more broad approach will allow you to heal from past traumas and current life stressors, to be able to enjoy life again. Treatment is never one size fits all, I believe in a broad, person-centered therapeutic approach.
Caroline Petters
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
First Hill, Seattle, WA 98117 (Online Only)
My approach is rooted in the belief that how we relate to ourselves mirrors how we experience life and develop relationships. Not many of us were taught how to compassionately attend to our painful feelings, critical thoughts, or impulsive behaviors. Instead, we may have been scolded, shamed, or sent away for showing big feelings such as anger or sadness, praised for being self-reliant, or withdrawn from by parents who did not have the capacity to be with our feelings. When we can begin to shift from judgment and avoidance of the parts of ourselves that we may not approve of to curiosity; healing can begin.
My approach is rooted in the belief that how we relate to ourselves mirrors how we experience life and develop relationships. Not many of us were taught how to compassionately attend to our painful feelings, critical thoughts, or impulsive behaviors. Instead, we may have been scolded, shamed, or sent away for showing big feelings such as anger or sadness, praised for being self-reliant, or withdrawn from by parents who did not have the capacity to be with our feelings. When we can begin to shift from judgment and avoidance of the parts of ourselves that we may not approve of to curiosity; healing can begin.
I specialize in working with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship concerns, disabilities, and neurodivergence. I work with a variety of people from different cultures, sexual orientations, lifestyle preferences, or belief systems. I have knowledge of 12 step programs, gender affirming care, behavioral analysis/parent training, educational programming and law. I am also currently working on EMDR certification.
I specialize in working with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship concerns, disabilities, and neurodivergence. I work with a variety of people from different cultures, sexual orientations, lifestyle preferences, or belief systems. I have knowledge of 12 step programs, gender affirming care, behavioral analysis/parent training, educational programming and law. I am also currently working on EMDR certification.
Erin Byrnes
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
First Hill, Seattle, WA 98101 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I would be honored to work with you to explore & navigate what challenges you, to deepen your understanding of yourself, to cultivate your innate capacity for healing, and to help you identify & address what holds you back from having more meaning & fulfillment. Therapy can help you regain balance or find clarity whenever you are experiencing limited functioning or barriers to your well-being, whether from current challenges or past traumas. I am a Washington based therapist, also licensed in Texas & Oregon. I live and work with a strong racial equity and social justice focus. LGBTQ+ welcoming and affirming. All sessions are online.
I would be honored to work with you to explore & navigate what challenges you, to deepen your understanding of yourself, to cultivate your innate capacity for healing, and to help you identify & address what holds you back from having more meaning & fulfillment. Therapy can help you regain balance or find clarity whenever you are experiencing limited functioning or barriers to your well-being, whether from current challenges or past traumas. I am a Washington based therapist, also licensed in Texas & Oregon. I live and work with a strong racial equity and social justice focus. LGBTQ+ welcoming and affirming. All sessions are online.
Katherine Afuola
Counselor, MS, LMHC, SUDP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
First Hill, Seattle, WA 98110 (Online Only)
I am an open minded trauma informed and compassionate licensed mental health professional and substance use counselor who is able, and ready, to assist in best practices towards the goals and needs of your current situation. I utilize EFT/Tapping, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy techniques. I also work from a multicultural point of view and understand that culture is what defines us and our values.
I am an open minded trauma informed and compassionate licensed mental health professional and substance use counselor who is able, and ready, to assist in best practices towards the goals and needs of your current situation. I utilize EFT/Tapping, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy techniques. I also work from a multicultural point of view and understand that culture is what defines us and our values.
Being human is challenging. Am I enough? Too much? Feelings of anxiety and inadequacy can interfere with one’s ability to connect with the self and others. Personal growth requires integration of the mind, body, and soul. Understanding past wounds, exploring difficult emotions and identifying behavioral patterns are steps to creating more fulfilling relationships and providing relief from pain and hurt in one’s life. With empathy, acceptance, and openness, I aim to be a guide along your path toward self-discovery, authenticity, and belonging. *I am an LGBTQIA+ Kink/Poly Ally, I believe in social justice and racial equity.
Being human is challenging. Am I enough? Too much? Feelings of anxiety and inadequacy can interfere with one’s ability to connect with the self and others. Personal growth requires integration of the mind, body, and soul. Understanding past wounds, exploring difficult emotions and identifying behavioral patterns are steps to creating more fulfilling relationships and providing relief from pain and hurt in one’s life. With empathy, acceptance, and openness, I aim to be a guide along your path toward self-discovery, authenticity, and belonging. *I am an LGBTQIA+ Kink/Poly Ally, I believe in social justice and racial equity.
Victoria Venturella
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
First Hill, Seattle, WA 98101 (Online Only)
Accepting 2 more clients! Being human is a messy experience. It’s full of the ache to be cherished, to be loved, to feel a sense of belonging. While riddled with inevitable grief, loss, and suffering. It takes courage to love again even in our awareness of the potential heartbreak, to show up in the world as ourselves, to be vulnerable in fear of rejection, and move towards the things we fear. If you are facing sadness, anxiety, trauma, dependence, finding & contacting a therapist may be just as daunting a process! You are already closer to living your fullest life and truest self by acknowledging you need to look for a therapist!
Accepting 2 more clients! Being human is a messy experience. It’s full of the ache to be cherished, to be loved, to feel a sense of belonging. While riddled with inevitable grief, loss, and suffering. It takes courage to love again even in our awareness of the potential heartbreak, to show up in the world as ourselves, to be vulnerable in fear of rejection, and move towards the things we fear. If you are facing sadness, anxiety, trauma, dependence, finding & contacting a therapist may be just as daunting a process! You are already closer to living your fullest life and truest self by acknowledging you need to look for a therapist!
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Fall 2024 Update: I have immediate in-person availability. - Welcome. Maybe you're here because of an old current of suffering, branched out in channels, running wild under the surface of things. Or maybe it's more specific - an event long past or currently unraveling. Maybe you feel plagued by a background hum of panic, or an old wound that just won’t seem to heal. Maybe you feel trapped in patterns that keep repeating, a chronic emptiness, or a confusing internal force that blocks your efforts to fully work, or love, or play. And you want something more from life - more capacity, more ease, more joy.
Fall 2024 Update: I have immediate in-person availability. - Welcome. Maybe you're here because of an old current of suffering, branched out in channels, running wild under the surface of things. Or maybe it's more specific - an event long past or currently unraveling. Maybe you feel plagued by a background hum of panic, or an old wound that just won’t seem to heal. Maybe you feel trapped in patterns that keep repeating, a chronic emptiness, or a confusing internal force that blocks your efforts to fully work, or love, or play. And you want something more from life - more capacity, more ease, more joy.
Megan Kovacevic, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MHP, CMHS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
First Hill, Seattle, WA 98122 (Online Only)
Welcome everyone to my practice!! I have been working with children, teens, families and couples since 2001 at non-profit agencies and private practice here in the Seattle area . I specialize in relational issues, loss and grief issues, depression, anxiety and fears, and general unhappiness and desire for growth. With my experience and education I have been able to hone my skills to create what I believe to be a positive, caring atmosphere necessary for the growth and change that can occur in a therapy session.
Welcome everyone to my practice!! I have been working with children, teens, families and couples since 2001 at non-profit agencies and private practice here in the Seattle area . I specialize in relational issues, loss and grief issues, depression, anxiety and fears, and general unhappiness and desire for growth. With my experience and education I have been able to hone my skills to create what I believe to be a positive, caring atmosphere necessary for the growth and change that can occur in a therapy session.
Annette Ramos-Miranda
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, MHP
Verified Verified
First Hill, Seattle, WA 98101 (Online Only)
As human being, I know that life situations could be difficult to manage by our own. However, past traumas, bad relationships (toxic/domestic abuse), stress, divorces, financial struggles, mental health disorders, depression, grieves...DON"T have to determine our life moving forward. IT IS POSSIBLE to recover from those big stones that we find in our life path! I love to work with my clients from a healing/recovery perspective and none judgmental attitude to help them get a better quality of life.
As human being, I know that life situations could be difficult to manage by our own. However, past traumas, bad relationships (toxic/domestic abuse), stress, divorces, financial struggles, mental health disorders, depression, grieves...DON"T have to determine our life moving forward. IT IS POSSIBLE to recover from those big stones that we find in our life path! I love to work with my clients from a healing/recovery perspective and none judgmental attitude to help them get a better quality of life.
Hannah Krajnik
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
First Hill, Seattle, WA 98101 (Online Only)
Loss doesn’t only occur when someone dies. At times, the grief that accompanies loss can be debilitating. Whether it is caused by the death of a loved one, the loss of a relationship, the loss of an opportunity, or the loss of faith in ourselves or our world, grief can make us question everything we know. But you don’t have to go through this alone. Together we can work through the pain of grief to accept the reality of the loss and adjust to living a new and fulfilling life.
Loss doesn’t only occur when someone dies. At times, the grief that accompanies loss can be debilitating. Whether it is caused by the death of a loved one, the loss of a relationship, the loss of an opportunity, or the loss of faith in ourselves or our world, grief can make us question everything we know. But you don’t have to go through this alone. Together we can work through the pain of grief to accept the reality of the loss and adjust to living a new and fulfilling life.
I specialize in working with people experiencing anxiety and depression, but I also see clients for a wide variety of challenges including procrastination, perfectionism, family and relationship concerns, and self-esteem. Additionally, I often work with clients with a diverse range of sexual orientations and gender identities, and with those in non-monogamous relationships. Together we can find ways to help you feel better and live more fully, consciously, and comfortably.
I specialize in working with people experiencing anxiety and depression, but I also see clients for a wide variety of challenges including procrastination, perfectionism, family and relationship concerns, and self-esteem. Additionally, I often work with clients with a diverse range of sexual orientations and gender identities, and with those in non-monogamous relationships. Together we can find ways to help you feel better and live more fully, consciously, and comfortably.
Danielle Petrucci
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
First Hill, Seattle, WA 98122 (Online Only)
I ask that you are ready to make a commitment, to yourself, first. I consider this the first step of the journey - I am here ready to make the commitment alongside you. Think of it as the beginning of falling in love with yourself...your relationships, and ultimately your life. If you are reading this I hope you answer the call, to yourself...it is the beginning of the type of change you have dreamt of, meeting your best self, meeting your soul.
I ask that you are ready to make a commitment, to yourself, first. I consider this the first step of the journey - I am here ready to make the commitment alongside you. Think of it as the beginning of falling in love with yourself...your relationships, and ultimately your life. If you are reading this I hope you answer the call, to yourself...it is the beginning of the type of change you have dreamt of, meeting your best self, meeting your soul.
Keshya Kilgore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSWA
Verified Verified
First Hill, Seattle, WA 98136 (Online Only)
My practice motto is: “In order for growth to take place, we must get comfortable with being uncomfortable”. We have to uncover one’s challenges to fully grow as a person to live life to its fullest. I have a passion for helping others in all walks of life. Everyone deserves to be met where they are when they come to therapy. I enjoy helping individuals, teens, and families find healing, growth, and wholeness as they navigate through the challenging issues of their lives.
My practice motto is: “In order for growth to take place, we must get comfortable with being uncomfortable”. We have to uncover one’s challenges to fully grow as a person to live life to its fullest. I have a passion for helping others in all walks of life. Everyone deserves to be met where they are when they come to therapy. I enjoy helping individuals, teens, and families find healing, growth, and wholeness as they navigate through the challenging issues of their lives.
Vision Seekers of America PLLC
LPC Associate, MS, LPC-A, LMHC-A
Verified Verified
First Hill, Seattle, WA 98122 (Online Only)
Going through rough transitions in life such as dealing with a disability, loss of someone, family conflict, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, or identity issues can take a toll on your mind, body, and spirit. It is extremely challenging to have to deal with all these emotions with nobody to vent to and explore positive ways to deal with these issues. My ideal client is someone who understands and desires a better outlook on life and a better perspective of themselves. Even though you may be going through adjustment to new challenges that create stress, anxiety, or depression, there is always hope.
Going through rough transitions in life such as dealing with a disability, loss of someone, family conflict, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, or identity issues can take a toll on your mind, body, and spirit. It is extremely challenging to have to deal with all these emotions with nobody to vent to and explore positive ways to deal with these issues. My ideal client is someone who understands and desires a better outlook on life and a better perspective of themselves. Even though you may be going through adjustment to new challenges that create stress, anxiety, or depression, there is always hope.
Melanie Ortiz
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
First Hill, Seattle, WA 98122 (Online Only)
I offer compassionate and collaborative therapy for individuals, couples, and families who are in need of support while navigating challenges. I work with clients who have experienced trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, negative self-image and self-talk. I address complexities within peer / intimate relationships, family dynamics in the home, school, and community setting, and develop tools to establish healthy communication. I provide a safe, non-judgemental space for clients to heal. Drawing from a client-centered approach, I hope to guide clients towards empowerment, ability to identify triggers, and develop healthy boundaries.
I offer compassionate and collaborative therapy for individuals, couples, and families who are in need of support while navigating challenges. I work with clients who have experienced trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, negative self-image and self-talk. I address complexities within peer / intimate relationships, family dynamics in the home, school, and community setting, and develop tools to establish healthy communication. I provide a safe, non-judgemental space for clients to heal. Drawing from a client-centered approach, I hope to guide clients towards empowerment, ability to identify triggers, and develop healthy boundaries.
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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.