LGBTQ+ Therapists in Wallingford, Seattle, WA
Ellen M. Rugg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LICSW, CPG, PLLC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wallingford, Seattle, WA 98103 (Online Only)
Issues I work with include changing relationship patterns, navigating life transitions, reworking distorted family-of-origin beliefs, and raising self-esteem and self-confidence.
I am a seasoned individual and group psychotherapist who loves her work. I am guided by the belief that, most of the time, we have our own answers, but sometimes we need help uncovering them and trusting our own judgment. Depending on your needs, we may: 1) work psychodynamically (explore your history and how it influences your current life), 2) work cognitively and behaviorally (explore how distorted beliefs affect your feelings and behavior), or 3) work to resolve difficult experiences by weaving back and forth between the 'here and now' and the past.
Issues I work with include changing relationship patterns, navigating life transitions, reworking distorted family-of-origin beliefs, and raising self-esteem and self-confidence.
I am a seasoned individual and group psychotherapist who loves her work. I am guided by the belief that, most of the time, we have our own answers, but sometimes we need help uncovering them and trusting our own judgment. Depending on your needs, we may: 1) work psychodynamically (explore your history and how it influences your current life), 2) work cognitively and behaviorally (explore how distorted beliefs affect your feelings and behavior), or 3) work to resolve difficult experiences by weaving back and forth between the 'here and now' and the past.
I believe that all mental anguish begins with loneliness and disconnection. This is why my approach to psychotherapy is grounded fundamentally in the relationship that we build together. Together we will move through suffering, creatively identifying new possibilities and ways of experiencing life. We will find hope and build your capacity to love both yourself and others more fully. From within this relationship, you will be able to safely try new things, to see what works for you, to ultimately move forward in your life with more ease. I like the expression "human flourishing" to describe this process.
I believe that all mental anguish begins with loneliness and disconnection. This is why my approach to psychotherapy is grounded fundamentally in the relationship that we build together. Together we will move through suffering, creatively identifying new possibilities and ways of experiencing life. We will find hope and build your capacity to love both yourself and others more fully. From within this relationship, you will be able to safely try new things, to see what works for you, to ultimately move forward in your life with more ease. I like the expression "human flourishing" to describe this process.
David Ravi Sitlani
Counselor, LMHCA, MA, LLM, JD, BA
Verified Verified
Wallingford, Seattle, WA 98103
Hi, I'm David Ravi Sitlani (he/him/his). Therapy provides meaningful opportunities to engage with and gain deeper understanding into yourself and who you are in the present moment, regardless of life's uncertainties and challenges. I primarily work with clients who are exploring racial identity and/or experiencing life transitions. I also work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety and other issues that inevitably come with being alive and being in relationships.
Hi, I'm David Ravi Sitlani (he/him/his). Therapy provides meaningful opportunities to engage with and gain deeper understanding into yourself and who you are in the present moment, regardless of life's uncertainties and challenges. I primarily work with clients who are exploring racial identity and/or experiencing life transitions. I also work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety and other issues that inevitably come with being alive and being in relationships.
Nicole Firestone
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wallingford, Seattle, WA 98105 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with feeling stuck, in a life transition, anxious, and wanting to feel more confident and secure? Do you want to have better communication and connection in your relationships? I help clients realize their strengths and meet their desired outcomes.
As a therapist, my goal is to help people feel understood when struggling with issues ranging from communication and connection to intimacy and sexuality. My approach is warm, interactive, and direct, guiding you on your journey toward self-awareness and fulfillment. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to change and who are undergoing life transitions that impact their relationships and self-esteem. Sex therapy is a safe place to talk about intimacy issues. Some issues could be female/male low libido, mismatched desire, sexual pain problems, and anorgasmia.
Do you struggle with feeling stuck, in a life transition, anxious, and wanting to feel more confident and secure? Do you want to have better communication and connection in your relationships? I help clients realize their strengths and meet their desired outcomes.
As a therapist, my goal is to help people feel understood when struggling with issues ranging from communication and connection to intimacy and sexuality. My approach is warm, interactive, and direct, guiding you on your journey toward self-awareness and fulfillment. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to change and who are undergoing life transitions that impact their relationships and self-esteem. Sex therapy is a safe place to talk about intimacy issues. Some issues could be female/male low libido, mismatched desire, sexual pain problems, and anorgasmia.
I see therapy as an opportunity to work toward growth, self-discovery, and healing. I believe that people come to me not only with where they may be stuck or hurting, but also with incredible strengths and abilities. Through warmth, collaboration, and direct communication I hope to help uncover patterns that are getting in the way of living well. I use an experiential, emotion + body focused approach along with art therapy and practical tools to develop new ways of experiencing and approaching the hard stuff in life.
I see therapy as an opportunity to work toward growth, self-discovery, and healing. I believe that people come to me not only with where they may be stuck or hurting, but also with incredible strengths and abilities. Through warmth, collaboration, and direct communication I hope to help uncover patterns that are getting in the way of living well. I use an experiential, emotion + body focused approach along with art therapy and practical tools to develop new ways of experiencing and approaching the hard stuff in life.
Sam Osborne
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wallingford, Seattle, WA 98103
The psyche is real. Its depths can be explored, mapped, and understood in ways we might never have imagined. In the context of a meaningful psychotherapeutic relationship, this exploration can be done with another human being who is on the path with you. I am a "both/and" rather than an "either/or" person. This universe we inhabit is full of nuance and grey areas that defy easy, binary categorization. This includes humans. We are curiously constellated infinite beings with infinite capacities for change and growth, creative expression, and personal agency, and I'm here to help you remember that.
The psyche is real. Its depths can be explored, mapped, and understood in ways we might never have imagined. In the context of a meaningful psychotherapeutic relationship, this exploration can be done with another human being who is on the path with you. I am a "both/and" rather than an "either/or" person. This universe we inhabit is full of nuance and grey areas that defy easy, binary categorization. This includes humans. We are curiously constellated infinite beings with infinite capacities for change and growth, creative expression, and personal agency, and I'm here to help you remember that.
Welcome! A myriad of feelings may be present as you consider the start or continuation of your therapeutic journey, and I am glad you’re here. Therapy is a deeply personal experience and as a counselor, I seek to meet my clients right where they’re at. Maybe you’re looking to untangle your emotions, address past traumas, find new methods of coping, better understand yourself, or build self-esteem. Whatever your unique goals may be, it would be my honor to walk alongside you.
Welcome! A myriad of feelings may be present as you consider the start or continuation of your therapeutic journey, and I am glad you’re here. Therapy is a deeply personal experience and as a counselor, I seek to meet my clients right where they’re at. Maybe you’re looking to untangle your emotions, address past traumas, find new methods of coping, better understand yourself, or build self-esteem. Whatever your unique goals may be, it would be my honor to walk alongside you.
Carey DeMartini
Counselor, LMHC, ATR-BC, RYT 500, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Wallingford, Seattle, WA 98103
I am not currently accepting new clients. With over 20 years of experience offering psychotherapy from Seattle, Washington, I am honored to work with adults who live in Washington state who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, or major life transitions, including transition to parenting. My work is guided by the principles of non-judgment, deep listening, and respect. I believe in working collaboratively towards the changes you want to see in your life. I focus not only on the challenges you are facing, but also your strengths. You can feel better.
I am not currently accepting new clients. With over 20 years of experience offering psychotherapy from Seattle, Washington, I am honored to work with adults who live in Washington state who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, or major life transitions, including transition to parenting. My work is guided by the principles of non-judgment, deep listening, and respect. I believe in working collaboratively towards the changes you want to see in your life. I focus not only on the challenges you are facing, but also your strengths. You can feel better.
Susan Leonardson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wallingford, Seattle, WA 98103
Life can feel like a roller coaster with exciting climbs, sudden turns, and steep drops. At times, we might find ourselves riding the highs easily, but other times the lows can feel too much to bear. Navigating these emotional ups and downs can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from ourselves and those we love. Whether you're managing depression or anxiety, facing a recent loss, struggling in your relationships, dealing with a life transition, or simply seeking a place to express yourself, I welcome the opportunity to help you navigate the season you are in.
Life can feel like a roller coaster with exciting climbs, sudden turns, and steep drops. At times, we might find ourselves riding the highs easily, but other times the lows can feel too much to bear. Navigating these emotional ups and downs can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from ourselves and those we love. Whether you're managing depression or anxiety, facing a recent loss, struggling in your relationships, dealing with a life transition, or simply seeking a place to express yourself, I welcome the opportunity to help you navigate the season you are in.
Bree Westcott
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wallingford, Seattle, WA 98121
When we are feeling disconnected from ourselves or are stuck in old patterns that impact the way we engage the world around us, it limits our ability to thrive. As a somatic therapist, I compassionately engage self-limiting beliefs that were woven by old trauma. It is my passion to help my clients become at home in their own skin and move in the world with confidence and dignity. I work with individuals dealing with trauma, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, spiritual trauma, life transitions, sexual expression, addictions and existential issues.
When we are feeling disconnected from ourselves or are stuck in old patterns that impact the way we engage the world around us, it limits our ability to thrive. As a somatic therapist, I compassionately engage self-limiting beliefs that were woven by old trauma. It is my passion to help my clients become at home in their own skin and move in the world with confidence and dignity. I work with individuals dealing with trauma, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, spiritual trauma, life transitions, sexual expression, addictions and existential issues.
Michelle Owaka Kabuye
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wallingford, Seattle, WA 98103 (Online Only)
Coming to therapy is a brave step, and I want to honor your courage! I'll collaborate with you to explore the roots of your pain, while walking alongside you as you grow and heal. Regardless of whether you're dealing with stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, or life transitions, I see your venture to find a psychotherapist as an important step. My therapeutic approach is based on the belief that sharing your pain can diminish its potency and move you towards resolution. I have experience in both short-term and long-term therapy, depending on your goals and needs.
Coming to therapy is a brave step, and I want to honor your courage! I'll collaborate with you to explore the roots of your pain, while walking alongside you as you grow and heal. Regardless of whether you're dealing with stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, or life transitions, I see your venture to find a psychotherapist as an important step. My therapeutic approach is based on the belief that sharing your pain can diminish its potency and move you towards resolution. I have experience in both short-term and long-term therapy, depending on your goals and needs.
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Welcome to my therapy practice. As a licensed psychologist and clinical social worker, it has been my privilege to have served clients from a wide range of backgrounds for almost three decades. I focus my work on helping clients reach their potential in their self-worth, close relationships, and work roles. I specialize in encouraging clients to gain a greater sense of purpose as they create a life that is in alignment with their values. Drawing on an eclectic array of research-based best practices, I see myself as a consultant and companion as my clients pursue meaningful changes in their thoughts, actions, and connections.
Welcome to my therapy practice. As a licensed psychologist and clinical social worker, it has been my privilege to have served clients from a wide range of backgrounds for almost three decades. I focus my work on helping clients reach their potential in their self-worth, close relationships, and work roles. I specialize in encouraging clients to gain a greater sense of purpose as they create a life that is in alignment with their values. Drawing on an eclectic array of research-based best practices, I see myself as a consultant and companion as my clients pursue meaningful changes in their thoughts, actions, and connections.
I see transformation and healing as a nonlinear, organic processes that requires cultivation, patience, curiosity, and occasionally, humor.
Certain passages in life call one to walk hand in hand with uncertainty. I offer my clients support and guidance through periods of instability, change, and self-discovery. My approach is collaborative and process based, encouraging a sense of trust, safety, and self-agency. Integrating Jungian, psychodynamic, humanistic, and family systems techniques, I work with each individual to develop their inner emotional resources and natural creative resilience.
I see transformation and healing as a nonlinear, organic processes that requires cultivation, patience, curiosity, and occasionally, humor.
Certain passages in life call one to walk hand in hand with uncertainty. I offer my clients support and guidance through periods of instability, change, and self-discovery. My approach is collaborative and process based, encouraging a sense of trust, safety, and self-agency. Integrating Jungian, psychodynamic, humanistic, and family systems techniques, I work with each individual to develop their inner emotional resources and natural creative resilience.
Welcome to my practice. People often seek out a therapist at a time of crisis such as a loss, transition, career change, or relationship problem. Therapy can be helpful with many such situations, and can also serve to cast a wider view on recurring themes in our lives. Thus, it can be just a few sessions, or a longer-term working relationship. I welcome, and honor, clients of all backgrounds and identities. I strive to provide a safe, open, respectful, and warm environment for you to explore your concerns. As a licensed psychologist, it is my privilege and my responsibility to offer a professional perspective on your concerns.
Welcome to my practice. People often seek out a therapist at a time of crisis such as a loss, transition, career change, or relationship problem. Therapy can be helpful with many such situations, and can also serve to cast a wider view on recurring themes in our lives. Thus, it can be just a few sessions, or a longer-term working relationship. I welcome, and honor, clients of all backgrounds and identities. I strive to provide a safe, open, respectful, and warm environment for you to explore your concerns. As a licensed psychologist, it is my privilege and my responsibility to offer a professional perspective on your concerns.
My mission is to help people & families understand their emotions so that they are less likely to be reactive & more likely to be responsive in life. During my earlier career as a research psychologist at the University of Washington I focused on working with youth & adults facing issues of homelessness & substance use problems. As a result I also studied & work with treatments for suicidality, personality issues, & a wide array of stress related disorders.
My mission is to help people & families understand their emotions so that they are less likely to be reactive & more likely to be responsive in life. During my earlier career as a research psychologist at the University of Washington I focused on working with youth & adults facing issues of homelessness & substance use problems. As a result I also studied & work with treatments for suicidality, personality issues, & a wide array of stress related disorders.
I'm a nurse practitioner turned empowerment coach. I worked in primary care for over 10 years only to find the system was failing those that really wanted to make changes to their life, physical and mental health. I started coaching to take a new perspective on healing. I believe that we are all human and cannot be confined to a diagnosis. I believe we don't need to be fixed but just need to be held in a compassionate, non judgmental light in order to see our higher potential. I am here to help you along life's journey and achieve your goals to live a happier and full life.
I'm a nurse practitioner turned empowerment coach. I worked in primary care for over 10 years only to find the system was failing those that really wanted to make changes to their life, physical and mental health. I started coaching to take a new perspective on healing. I believe that we are all human and cannot be confined to a diagnosis. I believe we don't need to be fixed but just need to be held in a compassionate, non judgmental light in order to see our higher potential. I am here to help you along life's journey and achieve your goals to live a happier and full life.
Abbie Spear
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Wallingford, Seattle, WA 98103
I work with children age 5-11, specializing in ADHD, anxiety/depression, inter-family conflict, and family transitions.
Every life is a series of transitions, some of which can feel impossible to navigate. People and families can often feel ‘stuck’ in their current struggles and unable to overcome the challenges and changes they are experiencing. Whether the tough moments are navigating issues in daily life or processing landmark events such as pregnancy or parenthood, the need for support is valid and you don’t have to push through alone. Therapy helps you develop the tools and knowledge needed to bring out your unique strengths and abilities. No matter what age or life stage you are in, healing is possible.
I work with children age 5-11, specializing in ADHD, anxiety/depression, inter-family conflict, and family transitions.
Every life is a series of transitions, some of which can feel impossible to navigate. People and families can often feel ‘stuck’ in their current struggles and unable to overcome the challenges and changes they are experiencing. Whether the tough moments are navigating issues in daily life or processing landmark events such as pregnancy or parenthood, the need for support is valid and you don’t have to push through alone. Therapy helps you develop the tools and knowledge needed to bring out your unique strengths and abilities. No matter what age or life stage you are in, healing is possible.
Dr. Katharine Fitzpatrick
ND
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wallingford, Seattle, WA 98103 (Online Only)
Clinical hypnotherapy is a powerful treatment strategy with broad applications. Hypnosis engages with the subconscious mind by offering new ideas and new stories to help shift unhelpful or harmful patterns of behavior. Hypnosis can be used to treat a variety of clinical conditions (e.g. insomnia, jaw clenching), phobias (dogs, flying), and even addiction.
Clinical hypnotherapy is a powerful treatment strategy with broad applications. Hypnosis engages with the subconscious mind by offering new ideas and new stories to help shift unhelpful or harmful patterns of behavior. Hypnosis can be used to treat a variety of clinical conditions (e.g. insomnia, jaw clenching), phobias (dogs, flying), and even addiction.
Samar Ayyub
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCAISW, MEd, RYT-500
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wallingford, Seattle, WA 98103
I blend traditional, evidence-based practices with holistic practices, such as mindfulness, meditation, and yoga (and a touch of humor!), to guide you on a path toward self-healing and understanding. I specialize in helping you manage feelings of stress, depression, and anxiety. I also provide executive function, self-regulation, and social skills support related to ADHD, autism, and other related challenges. Along with patient care, I work with parents and caretakers of children with disabilities to help them overcome everyday challenges, navigate the intricacies of special education, and discuss how to best support their child.
I blend traditional, evidence-based practices with holistic practices, such as mindfulness, meditation, and yoga (and a touch of humor!), to guide you on a path toward self-healing and understanding. I specialize in helping you manage feelings of stress, depression, and anxiety. I also provide executive function, self-regulation, and social skills support related to ADHD, autism, and other related challenges. Along with patient care, I work with parents and caretakers of children with disabilities to help them overcome everyday challenges, navigate the intricacies of special education, and discuss how to best support their child.
Judy L Martin
Mental Health Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Wallingford, Seattle, WA 98103
Sometimes the current challenges of our lives, as well as unhealed wounds from the past, impede our ability to live as fully as we aspire. Through creating a safe and compassionate therapeutic space, I strive to work collaboratively with clients to consider a variety of possibilities in how they relate to and meet their unique life challenges. Ultimately, I believe that being understood is a powerful catalyst for change.
Sometimes the current challenges of our lives, as well as unhealed wounds from the past, impede our ability to live as fully as we aspire. Through creating a safe and compassionate therapeutic space, I strive to work collaboratively with clients to consider a variety of possibilities in how they relate to and meet their unique life challenges. Ultimately, I believe that being understood is a powerful catalyst for change.
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