Female Therapists in University District, Seattle, WA
My practice is rooted in the idea that symptoms such as anxiety, disruption, or discontent can guide us in life if we step beyond formulas and certainties, toward a more curious and imaginative mode of being. By artfully seeking to understand emotional suffering, and through deepening relational connection, we can arrive at relief and healing. Uncovering and accommodating what has been previously outside of awareness releases meaning and allows for greater freedom of thought, self-expression, and wholeness.
My practice is rooted in the idea that symptoms such as anxiety, disruption, or discontent can guide us in life if we step beyond formulas and certainties, toward a more curious and imaginative mode of being. By artfully seeking to understand emotional suffering, and through deepening relational connection, we can arrive at relief and healing. Uncovering and accommodating what has been previously outside of awareness releases meaning and allows for greater freedom of thought, self-expression, and wholeness.
Molly Belliveau
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University District, Seattle, WA 98105
I work primarily with individuals who feel bound in aversion toward themselves. Whether concerns manifest as self-hatred, shame, relational difficulties, terminal regret, questions around spirituality, depression, anxiety, or in any number of other ways, I wholeheartedly trust there is more to the story than meets the eye. I support our exploration by opening a receptive and creative space for truths that might not feel at home elsewhere. As we shift painful thought patterns out of isolation and into dialogue between two minds, new and surprising truths emerge. These can form the basis for new peace and possibilities.
I work primarily with individuals who feel bound in aversion toward themselves. Whether concerns manifest as self-hatred, shame, relational difficulties, terminal regret, questions around spirituality, depression, anxiety, or in any number of other ways, I wholeheartedly trust there is more to the story than meets the eye. I support our exploration by opening a receptive and creative space for truths that might not feel at home elsewhere. As we shift painful thought patterns out of isolation and into dialogue between two minds, new and surprising truths emerge. These can form the basis for new peace and possibilities.
Ellen Mariko Roney
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
University District, Seattle, WA 98105 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome to my page! As a mixed POC (Asian) practitioner, I am passionate about healing work that is rooted in anti-oppression and collective liberation. It brings me joy to help people access more freedom, peace, and connection in their lives. My approach to therapy is collaborative and one in which we will honor who you are as a person. I specialize in working with people of color, women/AFAB/non-binary folks, and adults roughly ages 18-35. Note: In addition to talk therapy, I offer Brainspotting, a brain-body therapy developed out of EMDR which helps to release trauma and symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Hello and welcome to my page! As a mixed POC (Asian) practitioner, I am passionate about healing work that is rooted in anti-oppression and collective liberation. It brings me joy to help people access more freedom, peace, and connection in their lives. My approach to therapy is collaborative and one in which we will honor who you are as a person. I specialize in working with people of color, women/AFAB/non-binary folks, and adults roughly ages 18-35. Note: In addition to talk therapy, I offer Brainspotting, a brain-body therapy developed out of EMDR which helps to release trauma and symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Marie Park
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
University District, Seattle, WA 98105
I have extensive experience supporting and empowering marginalized groups including women, BIPOC, and survivors of trauma.
I provide individual therapy to adults of all backgrounds and identities. My clinical practice is rooted in the belief that each person has the inherent capacity to heal and grow. To support this process, I cultivate a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can build coping skills, gain insight into limiting beliefs, behaviors, and relational patterns, and/or process painful past experiences to achieve wellness and stability. I have almost a decade of clinical experience working in a variety of settings including community mental health centers, hospitals, and homeless shelters
I have extensive experience supporting and empowering marginalized groups including women, BIPOC, and survivors of trauma.
I provide individual therapy to adults of all backgrounds and identities. My clinical practice is rooted in the belief that each person has the inherent capacity to heal and grow. To support this process, I cultivate a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can build coping skills, gain insight into limiting beliefs, behaviors, and relational patterns, and/or process painful past experiences to achieve wellness and stability. I have almost a decade of clinical experience working in a variety of settings including community mental health centers, hospitals, and homeless shelters
Julia N. Bonnheim
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University District, Seattle, WA 98105
Our lives are complicated. They’re full of complicated relationships, conflicts over what we want, struggles in how we see ourselves and others, and questions about satisfaction and meaning in life. In therapy, we have the opportunity to understand these painful dilemmas and better know our own minds. We can discover new ways of looking at our experiences, relationships, and internal world, and create a freer, more flexible, and more authentic life. I work with a wide variety of people and particularly enjoy working with those who are curious about themselves and interested in working collaboratively towards self-understanding.
Our lives are complicated. They’re full of complicated relationships, conflicts over what we want, struggles in how we see ourselves and others, and questions about satisfaction and meaning in life. In therapy, we have the opportunity to understand these painful dilemmas and better know our own minds. We can discover new ways of looking at our experiences, relationships, and internal world, and create a freer, more flexible, and more authentic life. I work with a wide variety of people and particularly enjoy working with those who are curious about themselves and interested in working collaboratively towards self-understanding.
Cheryl Snider
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University District, Seattle, WA 98105 (Online Only)
Best contact is email. You want to feel more confident in who you are and live authentically without being held back by external pressures or past experiences. Maybe you’re struggling in relationships, unsure of where you fit in, or feeling overwhelmed by societal expectations. As a parent, you want your teen to have a safe space to talk openly about their struggles. Whether it's neurodivergence, sexual or gender identity, or something else entirely, you want someone who truly sees and celebrates your uniqueness and help you feel understood and supported in a world that often doesn’t, empowering you to live freely and confidently.
Best contact is email. You want to feel more confident in who you are and live authentically without being held back by external pressures or past experiences. Maybe you’re struggling in relationships, unsure of where you fit in, or feeling overwhelmed by societal expectations. As a parent, you want your teen to have a safe space to talk openly about their struggles. Whether it's neurodivergence, sexual or gender identity, or something else entirely, you want someone who truly sees and celebrates your uniqueness and help you feel understood and supported in a world that often doesn’t, empowering you to live freely and confidently.
Please contact us through email or our website. Now accepting Molina Medicaid. Feeling overwhelmed with life's demands or feeling stuck and weighed down by past experiences? Maybe you are a parent worried about your child's struggles with anxiety, depression, or social challenges? Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or navigating a neurodivergent identity like ADHD or autism, I'm here to support you. Together, we'll explore ways to embrace who you are, uncover your strengths, and foster healthy relationships in a world where you are told that you are "too much" because of the way we think or whom you love.
Please contact us through email or our website. Now accepting Molina Medicaid. Feeling overwhelmed with life's demands or feeling stuck and weighed down by past experiences? Maybe you are a parent worried about your child's struggles with anxiety, depression, or social challenges? Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or navigating a neurodivergent identity like ADHD or autism, I'm here to support you. Together, we'll explore ways to embrace who you are, uncover your strengths, and foster healthy relationships in a world where you are told that you are "too much" because of the way we think or whom you love.
I believe that everyone deserves the support they need to feel heard and seen in achieving their goals. You may not exactly know what you want out of therapy yet, and that’s okay. I am here Grounded in Relational-Cultural Theory, I also incorporate elements of CBT and Motivational Interviewing. I am committed to fostering a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore relationships, challenges, and goals in your life. Book an appointment with me now - scaw.clientsecure.me/request/clinician (copy and paste in your browser) or visit our website to learn more about our services and clinicians - www.seattlecounselingandwellness.com.
I believe that everyone deserves the support they need to feel heard and seen in achieving their goals. You may not exactly know what you want out of therapy yet, and that’s okay. I am here Grounded in Relational-Cultural Theory, I also incorporate elements of CBT and Motivational Interviewing. I am committed to fostering a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore relationships, challenges, and goals in your life. Book an appointment with me now - scaw.clientsecure.me/request/clinician (copy and paste in your browser) or visit our website to learn more about our services and clinicians - www.seattlecounselingandwellness.com.
Psychological Testing At Seattle Counseling And Wellness
Psychologist, PhD, PMH-C
Verified Verified
University District, Seattle, WA 98105
We specialize in testing for adult autism, ADHD, mood, and anxiety, offering thorough assessments to understand how these issues impact your life. Our gold standard assessments provide tailored recommendations for your occupational, academic, or social needs, helping you gain insight and navigate daily challenges effectively.
We specialize in testing for adult autism, ADHD, mood, and anxiety, offering thorough assessments to understand how these issues impact your life. Our gold standard assessments provide tailored recommendations for your occupational, academic, or social needs, helping you gain insight and navigate daily challenges effectively.
Kelly Thoma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
University District, Seattle, WA 98105
I work with people in an authentic and collaborative way, where we first build a safe environment so that you can feel open to exploring what you want to talk about at your own pace. I believe in relationally focused therapy, using the relationship between us to look into patterns, difficulties, wants, and goals in life. I believe therapy can help us find meaning, connection, and alignment with our own values. Whether it be your upbringing, life transitions, relationships, or understanding your feelings better, therapy can help you navigate these topics and live in a way that feels more integrated.
I work with people in an authentic and collaborative way, where we first build a safe environment so that you can feel open to exploring what you want to talk about at your own pace. I believe in relationally focused therapy, using the relationship between us to look into patterns, difficulties, wants, and goals in life. I believe therapy can help us find meaning, connection, and alignment with our own values. Whether it be your upbringing, life transitions, relationships, or understanding your feelings better, therapy can help you navigate these topics and live in a way that feels more integrated.
Simone Heyward
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
University District, Seattle, WA 98133 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
The ideal client is an individual ready to make active change. Change is subjective and can be both big and small therefore, we start where you are and not where others think you should be. This is a collaborative approach in which you receive support and guidance towards the growth that you would like to see. I am fully invested in my clients and take the time to apply factors that can also hinder and promote success. My artistic background also allows me to be open to thinking outside the box when needed. I encourage you to think and explore both challenges and probable solutions as you continue in your therapeutic experience
The ideal client is an individual ready to make active change. Change is subjective and can be both big and small therefore, we start where you are and not where others think you should be. This is a collaborative approach in which you receive support and guidance towards the growth that you would like to see. I am fully invested in my clients and take the time to apply factors that can also hinder and promote success. My artistic background also allows me to be open to thinking outside the box when needed. I encourage you to think and explore both challenges and probable solutions as you continue in your therapeutic experience
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Dr. Emily L. Andresen- Seattle Relationship And Couples Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
University District, Seattle, WA 98105
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Stanford- trained clinical psychologist who specializes in working with couples struggling with communication, a lack of physical intimacy or emotional connection, a difference in attachment styles or issues related to trust. I also work with couples in their second marriage as they navigate the challenges of a blended family and with married couples contemplating divorce or couples who would like support as they decouple. I have lived experience with both divorce and co-parenting.
I am a Stanford- trained clinical psychologist who specializes in working with couples struggling with communication, a lack of physical intimacy or emotional connection, a difference in attachment styles or issues related to trust. I also work with couples in their second marriage as they navigate the challenges of a blended family and with married couples contemplating divorce or couples who would like support as they decouple. I have lived experience with both divorce and co-parenting.
Amal Muammar-Hastings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
University District, Seattle, WA 98105
Through my training and experience I developed an expertise in helping people of various back grounds move through life transitions. I believe our present is highly influenced by our past experiences, therefore understanding our life experiences and taking the responsibility to change our present is the ultimate goal in therapy.
Through my training and experience I developed an expertise in helping people of various back grounds move through life transitions. I believe our present is highly influenced by our past experiences, therefore understanding our life experiences and taking the responsibility to change our present is the ultimate goal in therapy.
Carolyn McCandlish
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
University District, Seattle, WA 98105 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My primary goal as a therapist is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space to help you process challenges and harness your strengths. With this foundation, I layer in creative, experiential strategies that access the root of current and historical obstacles. As a clinical social worker, I have focused my training on relationship dynamics (particularly within couples and families) and creative arts therapies. My multifaceted professional background as an actor, teacher, and entrepreneur has uniquely honed my understanding of complex human emotion, interpersonal relationships, and the role of the body in storing our personal histories.
My primary goal as a therapist is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space to help you process challenges and harness your strengths. With this foundation, I layer in creative, experiential strategies that access the root of current and historical obstacles. As a clinical social worker, I have focused my training on relationship dynamics (particularly within couples and families) and creative arts therapies. My multifaceted professional background as an actor, teacher, and entrepreneur has uniquely honed my understanding of complex human emotion, interpersonal relationships, and the role of the body in storing our personal histories.
Rubjoyt Singh
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University District, Seattle, WA 98105 (Online Only)
Welcome to my page and congratulations on taking the first step towards investing in your well-being. I hope to hear from you. Human experiences such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, family of origin issues, relational issues, trauma, abuse, and neglect can often lead to feelings of being stuck, social isolation, struggles with meaning making and spirituality, unmet needs, lack of self-awareness, incongruence, and hopelessness. Counseling can be an amazing resource in such times because we all deserve to be heard and seen in a safe place.
Welcome to my page and congratulations on taking the first step towards investing in your well-being. I hope to hear from you. Human experiences such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, family of origin issues, relational issues, trauma, abuse, and neglect can often lead to feelings of being stuck, social isolation, struggles with meaning making and spirituality, unmet needs, lack of self-awareness, incongruence, and hopelessness. Counseling can be an amazing resource in such times because we all deserve to be heard and seen in a safe place.
Evelina Lilia
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, Intern
Verified Verified
University District, Seattle, WA 98105
Please contact us through email or our website. Now accepting Molina Medicaid. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that seem impossible to break? Are you a parent who takes care of everyone else and has little time or energy left for yourself? Or, are you a teen who feels the pressures of all your responsibilities to be too much? You are not alone. Finding your way through a tough spot is doable, and it can start with connecting with a therapist who is a good match for you. In sessions, I take the time to understand your unique situation, goals, and what’s truly important to you.
Please contact us through email or our website. Now accepting Molina Medicaid. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that seem impossible to break? Are you a parent who takes care of everyone else and has little time or energy left for yourself? Or, are you a teen who feels the pressures of all your responsibilities to be too much? You are not alone. Finding your way through a tough spot is doable, and it can start with connecting with a therapist who is a good match for you. In sessions, I take the time to understand your unique situation, goals, and what’s truly important to you.
Sammy Callahan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LFMTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University District, Seattle, WA 98105 (Online Only)
At some point in their lives, everyone faces losses and big change. The grief that comes with this can be an overwhelming mix of sorrow, confusion, anger, relief, joy, and any number of other emotions. Grief can feel both unique and unifying. Oftentimes people do not know how to talk to those closest to them about their experiences of loss, and choose to seek outside help.
At some point in their lives, everyone faces losses and big change. The grief that comes with this can be an overwhelming mix of sorrow, confusion, anger, relief, joy, and any number of other emotions. Grief can feel both unique and unifying. Oftentimes people do not know how to talk to those closest to them about their experiences of loss, and choose to seek outside help.
Mare Cressman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
University District, Seattle, WA 98105
Waitlist for new clients
Embarking on your healing journey may seem daunting, so congratulations on taking the first crucial step! Whether you're a person navigating postpartum challenges, a parent dealing with a child's intense emotions, a teenager navigating complexities, or an adult coping with trauma and change, I am confident in my ability to help healing. My commitment lies in creating and maintaining a secure environment to foster a trusting relationship that supports growth and healing. I am here to meet you at your current point in the journey, collaborating with you to craft a personalized therapeutic experience.
Embarking on your healing journey may seem daunting, so congratulations on taking the first crucial step! Whether you're a person navigating postpartum challenges, a parent dealing with a child's intense emotions, a teenager navigating complexities, or an adult coping with trauma and change, I am confident in my ability to help healing. My commitment lies in creating and maintaining a secure environment to foster a trusting relationship that supports growth and healing. I am here to meet you at your current point in the journey, collaborating with you to craft a personalized therapeutic experience.
Leah Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
University District, Seattle, WA 98105
There are pivotal moments in life that require great courage and hope to move through. At these pinch points, we often need to remind ourselves how to put one foot in front of the other. I believe each human has a core essence of capability, curiosity and strength. When you stumble or struggle you may disconnect from that core essence. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker my role is to encourage, support and help you reflect on what allows you to find your core and feel emotionally healthy - proud of who you are and the choices you make.
There are pivotal moments in life that require great courage and hope to move through. At these pinch points, we often need to remind ourselves how to put one foot in front of the other. I believe each human has a core essence of capability, curiosity and strength. When you stumble or struggle you may disconnect from that core essence. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker my role is to encourage, support and help you reflect on what allows you to find your core and feel emotionally healthy - proud of who you are and the choices you make.
As an Afro-Caribbean American woman now living in the Pacific Northwest, I’ve realized you can learn a lot about how you see yourself in the world and how the world sees you! And finding a space that helps you connect and communicate is vital to overall wellbeing.
I have a strong affinity towards harm reduction/trauma, social justice work, and racial identity. I am a Certified Employee Assistance professional I have the skills to help navigate that work-life harmony that we are all looking for in life. And as Geriatric Mental Health specialist and offer support and tools around caregivers, aging, life transitions, grief, and loss.
As an Afro-Caribbean American woman now living in the Pacific Northwest, I’ve realized you can learn a lot about how you see yourself in the world and how the world sees you! And finding a space that helps you connect and communicate is vital to overall wellbeing.
I have a strong affinity towards harm reduction/trauma, social justice work, and racial identity. I am a Certified Employee Assistance professional I have the skills to help navigate that work-life harmony that we are all looking for in life. And as Geriatric Mental Health specialist and offer support and tools around caregivers, aging, life transitions, grief, and loss.
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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.