LGBTQ+ Therapists in Wallingford, Seattle, WA
Aneta Merlino
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Wallingford, Seattle, WA 98103
I am passionate about helping couples and families reconnect. I also support individuals (adults, teenagers, and kids) experiencing anxiety, depression and a feeling of disconnection from self and others. I can provide Trauma-Informed care using EMDR as well as other modalities. When working with me you will be safe to show up as you are. With honesty leading, I will guide us to understand what is preventing you from experiencing the life and relationships you yearn for. Our work is intended to help you move towards practicing new ways of being and releasing coping strategies that no longer serve.
I am passionate about helping couples and families reconnect. I also support individuals (adults, teenagers, and kids) experiencing anxiety, depression and a feeling of disconnection from self and others. I can provide Trauma-Informed care using EMDR as well as other modalities. When working with me you will be safe to show up as you are. With honesty leading, I will guide us to understand what is preventing you from experiencing the life and relationships you yearn for. Our work is intended to help you move towards practicing new ways of being and releasing coping strategies that no longer serve.
I want to help you find solace, clarity, and a sense of ease to the things in life that seldom make sense. Often this is asking big questions in the face of life's hardest curveballs. I will encourage meaningful and honest conversations about the things in life that are challenging for you to explore. Together, we will make a space to be able to give life to the words that are difficult to say out loud and help you grow in ways that feel useful to you. This can be a painful process and most often is worth it.
I want to help you find solace, clarity, and a sense of ease to the things in life that seldom make sense. Often this is asking big questions in the face of life's hardest curveballs. I will encourage meaningful and honest conversations about the things in life that are challenging for you to explore. Together, we will make a space to be able to give life to the words that are difficult to say out loud and help you grow in ways that feel useful to you. This can be a painful process and most often is worth it.
Cascades Wellness Center
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wallingford, Seattle, WA 98103
We are committed to restoring you to your best. Using an individualized, client-centered approach, we work with you to identify strengths and deepen relationships for sustainable and holistic change. At Cascades Wellness Center, our team offers extensive experience as well as a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. Through awareness, compassion, and acceptance, we work with our clients to return you to the life you want and deserve. For us, therapy is not about fixing what is wrong, but about recapturing your capacities to increase your overall health, well-being, and sense of connection in the world.
We are committed to restoring you to your best. Using an individualized, client-centered approach, we work with you to identify strengths and deepen relationships for sustainable and holistic change. At Cascades Wellness Center, our team offers extensive experience as well as a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. Through awareness, compassion, and acceptance, we work with our clients to return you to the life you want and deserve. For us, therapy is not about fixing what is wrong, but about recapturing your capacities to increase your overall health, well-being, and sense of connection in the world.
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.
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. Jeff Cook
Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wallingford, Seattle, WA 98103 (Online Only)
I help individuals struggling with feelings of emptiness and despair to make sense of destructive decisions and to repair broken relationships. Whether we were hurt in our younger years, in our marriage or other relationships, we all experience heartache. At times we may find ourselves stuck, unable to move through or past certain experiences and it is in these phases of life that feelings of emptiness, or the experience of shame, or the quiet desperation to feel alive again, consume us. When these experiences are not understood and cared for, they often lead to poor decisions and ruptured relationships.
I help individuals struggling with feelings of emptiness and despair to make sense of destructive decisions and to repair broken relationships. Whether we were hurt in our younger years, in our marriage or other relationships, we all experience heartache. At times we may find ourselves stuck, unable to move through or past certain experiences and it is in these phases of life that feelings of emptiness, or the experience of shame, or the quiet desperation to feel alive again, consume us. When these experiences are not understood and cared for, they often lead to poor decisions and ruptured relationships.
Online Counseling & Mindful Sex Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
36 Endorsed
Wallingford, Seattle, WA 98103 (Online Only)
Are you looking for a safe and supportive place to talk? A place to talk to someone about relational issues or sexual issues? If so, I can help you learn to slow down and listen to your deepest truths, listen to your body, mind and spirit. This kind of support can increase your clarity and self knowledge, and improve your communication skills, so you stop neglecting your inner voice and needs. Stop struggling to ask for what you want and need in your relationships, and start to feel heard. If you haven't been able to make the changes you know you need too, this is the time to understand your blocks and move in a new direction.
Are you looking for a safe and supportive place to talk? A place to talk to someone about relational issues or sexual issues? If so, I can help you learn to slow down and listen to your deepest truths, listen to your body, mind and spirit. This kind of support can increase your clarity and self knowledge, and improve your communication skills, so you stop neglecting your inner voice and needs. Stop struggling to ask for what you want and need in your relationships, and start to feel heard. If you haven't been able to make the changes you know you need too, this is the time to understand your blocks and move in a new direction.
As a relationship specialist, I work with individuals and couples to help them overcome communication issues, trauma, infidelity and sexual concerns. My clients are often trapped in unhelpful patterns. They feel stuck in their relationship dynamics, in difficult emotions, or in constant distress and overwhelm. It can be hard to see a way forward without help. Our work together will bring awareness and understanding to your situation and ultimately transform your pain and distress into healing and growth. I will help you work through difficult experiences and shift old patterns. Together we will create a new path towards your goals.
As a relationship specialist, I work with individuals and couples to help them overcome communication issues, trauma, infidelity and sexual concerns. My clients are often trapped in unhelpful patterns. They feel stuck in their relationship dynamics, in difficult emotions, or in constant distress and overwhelm. It can be hard to see a way forward without help. Our work together will bring awareness and understanding to your situation and ultimately transform your pain and distress into healing and growth. I will help you work through difficult experiences and shift old patterns. Together we will create a new path towards your goals.
Anna Sposeto
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CADC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wallingford, Seattle, WA 98103
I treat a variety of clients who live in Iowa or Washington. My focus is primarily on 18-40-year-olds who have a desire to change their patterns and are willing to be an active participant in their healing journey. If you are wanting to work on your relationship with self and others, explore attachment, childhood dynamics, and do the hard work then we will likely be a good fit!
I treat a variety of clients who live in Iowa or Washington. My focus is primarily on 18-40-year-olds who have a desire to change their patterns and are willing to be an active participant in their healing journey. If you are wanting to work on your relationship with self and others, explore attachment, childhood dynamics, and do the hard work then we will likely be a good fit!
Dr. Priyal Ranasinghe
Counselor, PsyD, MBA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Wallingford, Seattle, WA 98103 (Online Only)
Do you and your partner struggle to understand each other? Does your ADHD lead to forgetfulness and arguments? Has infidelity or sexual addiction caused a rupture in trust with your relationship? I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate the unique challenges of neurodivergent relationships, as well as breaches of trust from betrayal. I can help you connect on a deeper level by leveraging your strengths and addressing emotional barriers making it hard to communicate and express empathy. Together, you can build a stronger, more supportive relationship and create the connection and intimacy you both want.
Do you and your partner struggle to understand each other? Does your ADHD lead to forgetfulness and arguments? Has infidelity or sexual addiction caused a rupture in trust with your relationship? I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate the unique challenges of neurodivergent relationships, as well as breaches of trust from betrayal. I can help you connect on a deeper level by leveraging your strengths and addressing emotional barriers making it hard to communicate and express empathy. Together, you can build a stronger, more supportive relationship and create the connection and intimacy you both want.
Since 2010, our team of therapists have helped thousands of couples and individuals, with our specialties being Relationship Counseling, Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Premarital, Sex Therapy, and Intimacy Counseling. If you are a couple, our website (ClarityCounselingSeattle.com) describes how we can help you with communication, conflict, and deepening emotional & sexual intimacy. If you're an individual looking to feel less stress, less worry, less depression & anxiety, and you're wanting to experience more joy, contentment, and peace within yourself, we could be a great fit. As the owner, I adore this group of therapists!
Since 2010, our team of therapists have helped thousands of couples and individuals, with our specialties being Relationship Counseling, Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Premarital, Sex Therapy, and Intimacy Counseling. If you are a couple, our website (ClarityCounselingSeattle.com) describes how we can help you with communication, conflict, and deepening emotional & sexual intimacy. If you're an individual looking to feel less stress, less worry, less depression & anxiety, and you're wanting to experience more joy, contentment, and peace within yourself, we could be a great fit. As the owner, I adore this group of therapists!
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Psychologist, PsyD, LPsy
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wallingford, Seattle, WA 98103 (Online Only)
Healing from broken trust, becoming close again, and learning to communicate to be understood and not just heard can transform your relationship.
Is you relationship struggling to heal from an affair, infidelity, or other sexual betrayal? Maybe you are worried about divorce? Do arguments over sex have you both frustrated and feeling distant? Perhaps neurodivergent traits (ADHD) make it hard to communicate and understand each other? If you are tired of trying to fix things on your own, it's time to see a specialist. I help individuals and couples repair their relationship, while learning to communicate and connect on a deeper level. I can help you build trust and explore sexual intimacy in a way that honors both of you. You can truly have the relationship you want!
Healing from broken trust, becoming close again, and learning to communicate to be understood and not just heard can transform your relationship.
Is you relationship struggling to heal from an affair, infidelity, or other sexual betrayal? Maybe you are worried about divorce? Do arguments over sex have you both frustrated and feeling distant? Perhaps neurodivergent traits (ADHD) make it hard to communicate and understand each other? If you are tired of trying to fix things on your own, it's time to see a specialist. I help individuals and couples repair their relationship, while learning to communicate and connect on a deeper level. I can help you build trust and explore sexual intimacy in a way that honors both of you. You can truly have the relationship you want!
Andrea Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wallingford, Seattle, WA 98103
Relationships are key to the individual human experience. I believe that it is no coincidence that when we find ourselves struggling in relationships, it has a profound effect on our individual emotional well being, just as experiencing a challenging life event can lead to difficulties in our close relationships. My practice specializes in therapy for individuals, couples, and families who are seeking to strengthen their current relationships following recent conflict, a difficult life event, individual or family trauma, or any other disruptive experiences. I am also currently accepting therapist trainees (post graduate) in need of clinical supervision.
Relationships are key to the individual human experience. I believe that it is no coincidence that when we find ourselves struggling in relationships, it has a profound effect on our individual emotional well being, just as experiencing a challenging life event can lead to difficulties in our close relationships. My practice specializes in therapy for individuals, couples, and families who are seeking to strengthen their current relationships following recent conflict, a difficult life event, individual or family trauma, or any other disruptive experiences. I am also currently accepting therapist trainees (post graduate) in need of clinical supervision.
Annaliese Taylor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wallingford, Seattle, WA 98105
I am passionate about helping couples and individuals uncover the source of their emotional suffering and identify new strategies for adjusting to painful life events. I am concerned with the way our significant relationships, both early-on and in adulthood, impact how we experience the present. I collaborate with couples to identify unmet attachment needs driving disconnection in relationships and facilitate expression of these needs so partners can reconnect and feel secure in their relationships. My work with individuals promotes self-acceptance and value-driven action.
I am passionate about helping couples and individuals uncover the source of their emotional suffering and identify new strategies for adjusting to painful life events. I am concerned with the way our significant relationships, both early-on and in adulthood, impact how we experience the present. I collaborate with couples to identify unmet attachment needs driving disconnection in relationships and facilitate expression of these needs so partners can reconnect and feel secure in their relationships. My work with individuals promotes self-acceptance and value-driven action.
Alana Van Zanten
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPCC, LAADC-S, ACRPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wallingford, Seattle, WA 98103
Are you stuck in a cycle of thought patterns or behaviors that are negatively impacting your well-being? Do you feel anxious, ashamed, disconnected, or depressed, and wish you could break away from these patterns? Do you find yourself daydreaming about what life would be like if you weren’t so caught up in this struggle? Many people are struggling to manage their relationships, careers, and lives during these uncertain times. You don't have to go through this alone, I am here to help.
Are you stuck in a cycle of thought patterns or behaviors that are negatively impacting your well-being? Do you feel anxious, ashamed, disconnected, or depressed, and wish you could break away from these patterns? Do you find yourself daydreaming about what life would be like if you weren’t so caught up in this struggle? Many people are struggling to manage their relationships, careers, and lives during these uncertain times. You don't have to go through this alone, I am here to help.
Nicole Myers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wallingford, Seattle, WA 98103
Waitlist for new clients
I am a neurodiversity affirming therapist and I specialize working with neurodivergent clients (Autism/ADHD) and related difficulties. I have a special interest in relationship and social difficulties and how masking and rejection sensitivity impacts mental health. Issues I work with are: anxiety, depression, social anxiety, perfectionism, relationship issues and trauma, problems at school or work (motivation, attention, and interpersonal problems). I use an individualized approach based on my client's needs, using evidence based approaches: CBT, Mindfulness, ACT, family systems, self-compassion, Social Support, and DBT-informed.
I am a neurodiversity affirming therapist and I specialize working with neurodivergent clients (Autism/ADHD) and related difficulties. I have a special interest in relationship and social difficulties and how masking and rejection sensitivity impacts mental health. Issues I work with are: anxiety, depression, social anxiety, perfectionism, relationship issues and trauma, problems at school or work (motivation, attention, and interpersonal problems). I use an individualized approach based on my client's needs, using evidence based approaches: CBT, Mindfulness, ACT, family systems, self-compassion, Social Support, and DBT-informed.
Michal Goldring Keidar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Wallingford, Seattle, WA 98103 (Online Only)
I am helping my clients by providing support, insight and compassion in the areas of: Trauma and recovery, Transition to parenthood, Relationship enhancement, Parenting children with disabilities and neurodivergent children, Anxiety, Mindfulness, Emotion regulation and distress tolerance, I'm also offering workshops and consultations.
The heart of my work as a therapist is helping my clients transform their relationships with others as well as with themselves to a healthy, empowering and meaningful ones. I've been in practice over 15 years, providing therapy to individuals, couples families and groups. I'm informed by research based therapy methods including anti oppressive psychodynamic therapy, CBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP), narrative therapy, attachment theory and EMDR. I'm a Gottman educator in the 'Bringing Baby Home' (BBH) to expecting and new parents and The 7 Principles Program for couples'.
I am helping my clients by providing support, insight and compassion in the areas of: Trauma and recovery, Transition to parenthood, Relationship enhancement, Parenting children with disabilities and neurodivergent children, Anxiety, Mindfulness, Emotion regulation and distress tolerance, I'm also offering workshops and consultations.
The heart of my work as a therapist is helping my clients transform their relationships with others as well as with themselves to a healthy, empowering and meaningful ones. I've been in practice over 15 years, providing therapy to individuals, couples families and groups. I'm informed by research based therapy methods including anti oppressive psychodynamic therapy, CBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP), narrative therapy, attachment theory and EMDR. I'm a Gottman educator in the 'Bringing Baby Home' (BBH) to expecting and new parents and The 7 Principles Program for couples'.
Erin Karcher
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wallingford, Seattle, WA 98103
Not accepting new clients
Everyone is welcome in my office; I am honored to work with and witness folks from all walks of life. I specialize in working with queer and trans folks, especially those with neurodiversity, and people exploring and practicing non-monogamy. I'm passionate about identity development; discovering and vocalizing boundaries; and understanding how values change as we unpack internalized oppression and look at your life experiences. Therapy helps us gather an understanding of how the world views us, and reorient to stand up for our full selves.
Everyone is welcome in my office; I am honored to work with and witness folks from all walks of life. I specialize in working with queer and trans folks, especially those with neurodiversity, and people exploring and practicing non-monogamy. I'm passionate about identity development; discovering and vocalizing boundaries; and understanding how values change as we unpack internalized oppression and look at your life experiences. Therapy helps us gather an understanding of how the world views us, and reorient to stand up for our full selves.
Nicole Devine Rixen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Wallingford, Seattle, WA 98103 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I have additional training and experience in working with LGBTQ+ populations, Children, Couples, and Women's needs.
I worked in the Social Work field for almost ten years with a breadth of clients, including youth and families, survivors of domestic violence and assault, and individuals with anxiety, depression, and trauma, and more. I believe clients are leaders of their stories and support them through psychodynamic care, tools, and goal utilization. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Thank you for trusting me in sharing your story. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
I have additional training and experience in working with LGBTQ+ populations, Children, Couples, and Women's needs.
I worked in the Social Work field for almost ten years with a breadth of clients, including youth and families, survivors of domestic violence and assault, and individuals with anxiety, depression, and trauma, and more. I believe clients are leaders of their stories and support them through psychodynamic care, tools, and goal utilization. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Thank you for trusting me in sharing your story. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Dr. Liz Coleclough
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW
Verified Verified
Wallingford, Seattle, WA 98105 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Trauma touches every aspect of our lives. Whether you’ve experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, or another form of violence, you may see its impact in multiple areas: a sense of always being hyper-alert, or disconnected; challenges in relationships and the ability to trust or open up to others; feelings of guilt, shame, or self-blame. You have put in so much labor to move through these things on your own. You might feel like you’ve made some progress or like you’re still stuck. Either way, you’re ready to gain new insight into yourself and your experiences in order to heal, repair, and move forward.
Trauma touches every aspect of our lives. Whether you’ve experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, or another form of violence, you may see its impact in multiple areas: a sense of always being hyper-alert, or disconnected; challenges in relationships and the ability to trust or open up to others; feelings of guilt, shame, or self-blame. You have put in so much labor to move through these things on your own. You might feel like you’ve made some progress or like you’re still stuck. Either way, you’re ready to gain new insight into yourself and your experiences in order to heal, repair, and move forward.
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