Career Counseling Therapists in Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA
Throughout my career, I have worked with diverse populations in various treatment settings. I have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationship conflicts, and trauma. As a therapist, I strive to understand clients' unique needs and strengths. The therapeutic alliance I have with clients is foundational to our work together and in many ways guides the counseling process.
Throughout my career, I have worked with diverse populations in various treatment settings. I have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationship conflicts, and trauma. As a therapist, I strive to understand clients' unique needs and strengths. The therapeutic alliance I have with clients is foundational to our work together and in many ways guides the counseling process.
Cameron Martin
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA 98104 (Online Only)
I work with individuals with a variety of needs and goals, including those in career or life transitions, those struggling with social anxiety, depression, and reporting low self-esteem. I also work with people looking to improve their intimate or family relationships, establish healthy boundaries, and develop the skills to communicate hard things in a loving way. While working with me as your counselor, you'll learn how to make meaning of your life experience, identify what it is that you most need or desire, and make a plan for how to implement positive changes.
I work with individuals with a variety of needs and goals, including those in career or life transitions, those struggling with social anxiety, depression, and reporting low self-esteem. I also work with people looking to improve their intimate or family relationships, establish healthy boundaries, and develop the skills to communicate hard things in a loving way. While working with me as your counselor, you'll learn how to make meaning of your life experience, identify what it is that you most need or desire, and make a plan for how to implement positive changes.
Emily Patterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA 98104 (Online Only)
Currently Accepting New Clients. I enjoy working with adults of all ages as they navigate: life transitions, anxiety, depression, divorce/break-ups, spirituality, questions of identity, school or job challenges, relationship and dating struggles, family of origin and complex trauma, PTSD, parenting support, and attachment issues. I believe in supporting my clients in their desire to find more wholeness, aliveness, acceptance, and peace within themselves. The therapeutic relationship is at the core of my work with clients.
Currently Accepting New Clients. I enjoy working with adults of all ages as they navigate: life transitions, anxiety, depression, divorce/break-ups, spirituality, questions of identity, school or job challenges, relationship and dating struggles, family of origin and complex trauma, PTSD, parenting support, and attachment issues. I believe in supporting my clients in their desire to find more wholeness, aliveness, acceptance, and peace within themselves. The therapeutic relationship is at the core of my work with clients.
Maria Barinova
Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA 98104 (Online Only)
My job as a counselor is to create a space where you feel safe and supported.
If you are struggling with a relationship, familial issues, a difficult life transition, or just struggling to get through the day-to-day then it is a good time to ask for help.I believe that it is never too late to start counseling and that counseling is a unique experience for everyone.Some people might go to counseling weekly for years, some might go to sessions weekly for 6 months and then transition to biweekly, some might be going to counseling for the first time, and some might be looking for a new counselor.All these experiences are valid, and my goal is to help you figure out what works for you and what you want to achieve.
My job as a counselor is to create a space where you feel safe and supported.
If you are struggling with a relationship, familial issues, a difficult life transition, or just struggling to get through the day-to-day then it is a good time to ask for help.I believe that it is never too late to start counseling and that counseling is a unique experience for everyone.Some people might go to counseling weekly for years, some might go to sessions weekly for 6 months and then transition to biweekly, some might be going to counseling for the first time, and some might be looking for a new counselor.All these experiences are valid, and my goal is to help you figure out what works for you and what you want to achieve.
Erin Hartley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA 98104
I help individuals overcome obstacles that hold them back, such as limiting beliefs, self-criticism, insecurity, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and excessive worry or guilt. These patterns often stem from early experiences and can contribute to anxiety, depression, and burnout. Honoring the body’s wisdom and integrating insights from neuroscience and mindfulness, my holistic approach enables clients to access healing that goes beyond what the mind "alone" can resolve. Together, we’ll work toward meaningful change—whether that’s improving relationships, finding balance in your career, or nurturing a healthier sense of self.
I help individuals overcome obstacles that hold them back, such as limiting beliefs, self-criticism, insecurity, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and excessive worry or guilt. These patterns often stem from early experiences and can contribute to anxiety, depression, and burnout. Honoring the body’s wisdom and integrating insights from neuroscience and mindfulness, my holistic approach enables clients to access healing that goes beyond what the mind "alone" can resolve. Together, we’ll work toward meaningful change—whether that’s improving relationships, finding balance in your career, or nurturing a healthier sense of self.
Changing Stories Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFA, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA 98104
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!
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!
Jen Lindsay
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA 98104
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy can be a space to pause, explore, bring curiosity and play. I do not view therapy as a place to fix or even “cure”. Rather my approach is grounded in the core belief that it is in and through safe, respectful connection that we find meaning, emotional health, and wellness. When pain and stuck places are given compassionate and non-judgmental attention, one can often access greater self-compassion, connection and possibility. One can explore opening, loosening, and shifting patterns and ways of being, with the goal of creating new ways to learn and listen to all of our parts.
Therapy can be a space to pause, explore, bring curiosity and play. I do not view therapy as a place to fix or even “cure”. Rather my approach is grounded in the core belief that it is in and through safe, respectful connection that we find meaning, emotional health, and wellness. When pain and stuck places are given compassionate and non-judgmental attention, one can often access greater self-compassion, connection and possibility. One can explore opening, loosening, and shifting patterns and ways of being, with the goal of creating new ways to learn and listen to all of our parts.
Jamie Knowlton
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA 98104 (Online Only)
Accepting clients with Premera or Private Pay only at this time. I specialize in couples & families and I am happy to see individuals as well. We will work to disrupt unwanted patterns, in order to improve your relationships and reduce suffering. I work from varied modalities including Somatic Embodiment and Narrative Therapy. I support skill building and inspiration seeking. You are the experts of your experience, I will help you trust and love yourself and those you care for, from a strengths-based and resiliency lens. With curiosity and compassion, therapy can empower you and help you gain more from life.
Accepting clients with Premera or Private Pay only at this time. I specialize in couples & families and I am happy to see individuals as well. We will work to disrupt unwanted patterns, in order to improve your relationships and reduce suffering. I work from varied modalities including Somatic Embodiment and Narrative Therapy. I support skill building and inspiration seeking. You are the experts of your experience, I will help you trust and love yourself and those you care for, from a strengths-based and resiliency lens. With curiosity and compassion, therapy can empower you and help you gain more from life.
Marie Biddle
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA , LMFTA
Verified Verified
Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA 98104 (Online Only)
Hi! I use a very honest, warm and strength based approach with my clients. I invite my clients to build on both internal and external strengths. I also encourage open and honest conversations, to support my clients while tapping into those feelings both in the past and now. My approach is collaborative, and my goal is to play a part in helping you improve all aspects of your life whether in relationships or difficult circumstances.
Hi! I use a very honest, warm and strength based approach with my clients. I invite my clients to build on both internal and external strengths. I also encourage open and honest conversations, to support my clients while tapping into those feelings both in the past and now. My approach is collaborative, and my goal is to play a part in helping you improve all aspects of your life whether in relationships or difficult circumstances.
Is something holding you back from being the most authentic version of yourself and experiencing a life you want? Do you feel stuck in a loop of anxiety, depression, people pleasing tendencies, and don't know how to connect back to yourself? Together let’s get curious about what your emotions are telling you and what is asking for your attention so you can uncover the true you and begin to find the home within yourself. I’m ready to guide you in self-discovery and support you on a path of healing and positive change.
Is something holding you back from being the most authentic version of yourself and experiencing a life you want? Do you feel stuck in a loop of anxiety, depression, people pleasing tendencies, and don't know how to connect back to yourself? Together let’s get curious about what your emotions are telling you and what is asking for your attention so you can uncover the true you and begin to find the home within yourself. I’m ready to guide you in self-discovery and support you on a path of healing and positive change.
Ben Watson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA 98104 (Online Only)
I wholeheartedly believe the greatest and most freeing gifts you can give yourself are self-exploration and compassion. Together, we can work collaboratively to further develop these qualities and foster your innate resilience. My goal is for you to feel safe, challenged, and empowered during our time together. The sheer fact that you are seeking support demonstrates immense strength. As a psychotherapist, I aim to create a non-judgmental, open-minded, and secure environment for clients to explore their feelings candidly and honestly. I utilize a variety of techniques and tailor treatment to the unique needs of the client.
I wholeheartedly believe the greatest and most freeing gifts you can give yourself are self-exploration and compassion. Together, we can work collaboratively to further develop these qualities and foster your innate resilience. My goal is for you to feel safe, challenged, and empowered during our time together. The sheer fact that you are seeking support demonstrates immense strength. As a psychotherapist, I aim to create a non-judgmental, open-minded, and secure environment for clients to explore their feelings candidly and honestly. I utilize a variety of techniques and tailor treatment to the unique needs of the client.
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Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA 98104 (Online Only)
Counseling is a space where we get to focus on helping you move towards a life that is more fulfilling, meaningful, and connected. I work with people struggling with anxious thoughts, depression, or challenging relationships. Some are trying to navigate dating, intimacy, and partnership. Some have experienced spiritual abuse or are coming out of religious systems that have left them confused and even traumatized. Some of the people I work with are unpacking their past and trying to be free of difficult patterns. Many people are just stuck and want some help figuring out why. Counseling helps you get unstuck.
Counseling is a space where we get to focus on helping you move towards a life that is more fulfilling, meaningful, and connected. I work with people struggling with anxious thoughts, depression, or challenging relationships. Some are trying to navigate dating, intimacy, and partnership. Some have experienced spiritual abuse or are coming out of religious systems that have left them confused and even traumatized. Some of the people I work with are unpacking their past and trying to be free of difficult patterns. Many people are just stuck and want some help figuring out why. Counseling helps you get unstuck.
Hello, I am happy you are here and exploring ways to care for yourself. I help support folks that may struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress management, life transitions, women's issues, men's issues, and relationship issues. My clients can expect a warm, supportive, collaborative, and non-judgemental space focused on fostering resiliency and empowerment and building a toolkit of coping skills. I believe everyone can flourish to their fullest potential and everyone has the power to rewrite their own stories. I intend to help my clients uncover their true potential and authentic self.
Hello, I am happy you are here and exploring ways to care for yourself. I help support folks that may struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress management, life transitions, women's issues, men's issues, and relationship issues. My clients can expect a warm, supportive, collaborative, and non-judgemental space focused on fostering resiliency and empowerment and building a toolkit of coping skills. I believe everyone can flourish to their fullest potential and everyone has the power to rewrite their own stories. I intend to help my clients uncover their true potential and authentic self.
Ellen Benezra
Counselor, MACP, LMHCA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA 98104 (Online Only)
I’m a Couples Therapist and Sex Therapist as well as the Co-founder of The Wellness Collective Therapy Group. In therapy, I utilize evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Gottman, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Neuroscience. Through a collaborative approach, I work with clients to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Together, we explore thoughts and feelings surrounding sex and relationships, while ensuring a supportive environment for growth.
I’m a Couples Therapist and Sex Therapist as well as the Co-founder of The Wellness Collective Therapy Group. In therapy, I utilize evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Gottman, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Neuroscience. Through a collaborative approach, I work with clients to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Together, we explore thoughts and feelings surrounding sex and relationships, while ensuring a supportive environment for growth.
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and there are times when we can feel overwhelmed and stressed. Our emotions are not good or bad, they offer signals of what may be wrong or need attention. I provide individual and couple therapy by offering a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to process life’s complexities and deeper emotions. I view the counseling process as forming an alliance with clients to explore the nature of their pain, trauma, and disconnection. Often it is in a relationship with others where we are harmed, but it is also in a relationship with God and others where we can find healing.
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and there are times when we can feel overwhelmed and stressed. Our emotions are not good or bad, they offer signals of what may be wrong or need attention. I provide individual and couple therapy by offering a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to process life’s complexities and deeper emotions. I view the counseling process as forming an alliance with clients to explore the nature of their pain, trauma, and disconnection. Often it is in a relationship with others where we are harmed, but it is also in a relationship with God and others where we can find healing.
Golden West Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA 98104
Do you spend too much time feeling overwhelmed and struggling to control your stress and tension? Maybe you find yourself tired but yet can’t seem to calm down enough to relax at the end of the day. Or maybe the constant self-doubt and future thinking have you paralyzed. Managing the effects of constant worry impacts various aspects of your life including work performance, academic achievement, social relationships, and overall quality of life. Navigating these challenges requires a comprehensive approach to address both the mental and physical aspects of your concerns.
Do you spend too much time feeling overwhelmed and struggling to control your stress and tension? Maybe you find yourself tired but yet can’t seem to calm down enough to relax at the end of the day. Or maybe the constant self-doubt and future thinking have you paralyzed. Managing the effects of constant worry impacts various aspects of your life including work performance, academic achievement, social relationships, and overall quality of life. Navigating these challenges requires a comprehensive approach to address both the mental and physical aspects of your concerns.
Hello, I'm Samantha. In my clinical practice - I work with clients to discover their strengths, hold space for hope, and build personal agency. I believe in talking about where you're at, where youʼve come from and where youʼre going - helping you heal and return to a sense of wholeness.
Hello, I'm Samantha. In my clinical practice - I work with clients to discover their strengths, hold space for hope, and build personal agency. I believe in talking about where you're at, where youʼve come from and where youʼre going - helping you heal and return to a sense of wholeness.
Paige Geisinger
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, PMH-C, CCTP, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA 98104 (Online Only)
Maybe you need support in navigating pregnancy or the newborn stage, or maybe you’re dealing with the pain of infertility, pregnancy loss, or childbirth trauma. Certified in Perinatal Mental Health, I guide couples and individuals through the transformative journey of welcoming new life. Specifically, I love supporting queer couples navigating their fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum journey. Beyond the perinatal period, I help clients enhance communication and navigate neurodivergency. I use modalities such as Gottman Theory, Attachment Theory, and solution-oriented therapy to help clients achieve their goals.
Maybe you need support in navigating pregnancy or the newborn stage, or maybe you’re dealing with the pain of infertility, pregnancy loss, or childbirth trauma. Certified in Perinatal Mental Health, I guide couples and individuals through the transformative journey of welcoming new life. Specifically, I love supporting queer couples navigating their fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum journey. Beyond the perinatal period, I help clients enhance communication and navigate neurodivergency. I use modalities such as Gottman Theory, Attachment Theory, and solution-oriented therapy to help clients achieve their goals.
RIM Holistic Health (Stephanie Tumba)
Counselor, MACP, LMHC
Verified Verified
Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA 98104 (Online Only)
My speciality is working with those who want to improve their overall wellbeing. Do you feel stuck in stress, sadness, trauma, numbness, or isolation? Perhaps you struggle to maintain relationships, or find yourself in a cycle of unhealthy boundaries. You may question your own worth and struggle to communicate your thoughts and feelings with those in your life. Whatever your struggles, you are most likely hoping for more peace of mind, connection, confidence, and compassion. Just like our bodies heal from scrapes and bruises, we are also built and meant to heal emotionally and mentally. Counseling is a great way to gain life skills.
My speciality is working with those who want to improve their overall wellbeing. Do you feel stuck in stress, sadness, trauma, numbness, or isolation? Perhaps you struggle to maintain relationships, or find yourself in a cycle of unhealthy boundaries. You may question your own worth and struggle to communicate your thoughts and feelings with those in your life. Whatever your struggles, you are most likely hoping for more peace of mind, connection, confidence, and compassion. Just like our bodies heal from scrapes and bruises, we are also built and meant to heal emotionally and mentally. Counseling is a great way to gain life skills.
Yurushka Martin
Counselor, MA, LMCHA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA 98104 (Online Only)
Change is inevitable and it may have caused you to feel isolated, anxious or even scared. The loss of control has left many of us yearning to hug friends and/or family for comfort. My hope is to establish a safe, judgment free environment for you to explore the grief and anxiety you may feel. It is in these contexts that we can begin to discover new levels of honesty, awareness, and hopefully self-compassion and a greater sense of alignment with our new realities. I take the role of active listener, reflecting back to you patterns or themes that I notice in the stories or experiences you
Change is inevitable and it may have caused you to feel isolated, anxious or even scared. The loss of control has left many of us yearning to hug friends and/or family for comfort. My hope is to establish a safe, judgment free environment for you to explore the grief and anxiety you may feel. It is in these contexts that we can begin to discover new levels of honesty, awareness, and hopefully self-compassion and a greater sense of alignment with our new realities. I take the role of active listener, reflecting back to you patterns or themes that I notice in the stories or experiences you
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Career Counseling Therapists
How do I know if I need career counseling?
Determining whether a career counselor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counseling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counselor.
Who can benefit from career counseling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counseling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counseling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counselor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counseling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.
How long does career counseling typically last?
The length of career counseling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking. Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counseling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counselor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.
How to prepare for career counseling?
Clients can prepare for career counseling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counselor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counselor, particularly if the career counselor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counseling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.