Attachment-based Therapists in Seattle, WA

Do you feel anxious, depressed and struggle in relationships with others and with yourself? Therapy provides a safe, confidential space to share these struggles with someone who comes to know you well. I view therapy as a collaborative relationship involving listening and encouraging expression of your thoughts and feelings, sharing possible links from the past and present which can lead to insight and change in troubling areas. I have been in practice for 8 years and bring my training, life experiences and compassion to this work.

“A walk in nature, walks the soul back home”- Mary Davis. Do you feel happiest and most like yourself when you slow down and enter nature to smell the sweet air, talk to the majestic trees, listen to the wisdom of the wind, feel the energy of Earth below your feet, and make space to marvel at the world? You are not alone. Just like you, I believe that nature is the path to greater wellbeing. Our work together revolves around discovering your root issues and traumas as well as connecting to the Earth, using Her wisdom as a guide to cultivate self-discovery, intuition, innate healing, and connecting to your unique life spark.

I specialize in work with autistics; ADHD-ers; neurodivergent identity affirming support; psychedelic preparation, navigation skills, integration; non-normative relationships and families; outlaw lifestyles; and autistic people who use drugs.

My ideal client might want to work on anxiety, depression, relationships, work stress, existential fears, trauma, overall self-development and emotional regulation, skill building.

Hi! My name is Randy (he/him) and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I received my MSW from Portland State University in 2016 and I have over 20 years of social work experience including child welfare, pediatric and adult emergency room social work, school social work, therapy with children/adults, and work as a behavioral health consultant in pediatrics.

I love to work with individuals who are struggling with the big questions of life. These often surface during times of transition. This time of transition might be the result of loss such as death, divorce, or the end of relationship. This transition could be a time of entering into a new season of life. Sometimes we are longing for transition and yet we are feeling stuck and unable to find our way forward. There is such fertile ground here, I would be honored to accompany you.

You may be ready to make a change, yet are unsure of which way to move or feel too frozen to take a step. Perhaps it is overwhelming to inhabit your body or revisit the past, you fear that you’ll be flooded by sensations or memories. Maybe a part of you wants to connect with others and another part worries that you'll just be hurt again. Whatever your reason for seeking therapy, I believe that you have the innate capacity for healing within you. Therapy is a way to cultivate the right conditions for healing seeds to bloom. I aim to create a warm and accepting space - one that can foster insight, growth, belonging, and even joy.

I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Child, Adolescent, and Family treatment from Seattle Pacific University (2008) and my M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Gonzaga University (2001). I have been a Licensed Psychologist in WA since 2010, and I am paneled with most insurance carriers. I have practiced in a variety of settings, including university counseling centers, public school systems, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, and mental health agencies. I view my primary role as providing a safe and contained environment where individuals can gain stability, increase insights into themselves, and develop more positive coping strategies.

My Mental Health Counseling uses Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) to assist individuals and couples in reaching their personal and relationship goals. EFT goes beyond addressing surface issues, targeting the emotional roots of mental health challenges. This method not only uncovers deep-rooted problems but also offers strategies to overcome recurring conflict and disconnection patterns. It empowers clients with the understanding and tools needed for building stronger connections and navigating life with enhanced emotional resilience.

Our best contact method is via our website and using our inquiry form. We all experience challenges in our lives. Sometimes we feel stuck in unhelpful thought patterns or behaviors. Perhaps you are struggling in with communication in your relationships. Or you have been noticing an inability to focus. There may even be times where you feel like you don't understand who you are. No matter what is bringing you to therapy, you are not broken. We are all shaped by our experiences, and my job is to guide you as we explore these experiences together to try and make sense of them and heal. Let's start your journey today.

I believe in the strength, resiliency and beauty of the human spirit. I also believe in co-creating opportunities to bring forth our best self. By changing the stories we tell ourselves, we can overcome extreme adversity and trauma. Through self actualization and awareness we can become our true selves and live the life we truly want to live. In my training and career, the focus of my work has been in treating adolescents and adults suffering from mood disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, LGBTQ issues, Sex Positive & Kink issues as well as issues of Grief and Loss/Death & Dying.

Hi - I’m Dave. I’m passionate about helping others explore, discover and examine their lives. I welcome the opportunity to partner with you in customizing practical ways to feel empowered, resilient and capable of living life to its fullest. You may be experiencing depression, loneliness, anxiety, challenges with relationships, anger, pain, or grief.  Perhaps you feel stagnant, unfulfilled or “stuck” in life. As a physical therapist for 20 years before becoming a counselor, I appreciate the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. I offer a unique, compassionate and integrative approach to one’s health and overall wellness.

I am a trauma-focused therapist working with adults and adolescents through a strengths based and person centered lens – you are the expert on your feelings and experiences. I treat a variety of issues and diagnoses, but I am most passionate about working with those who have experienced trauma – in particular childhood abuse, interpersonal violence, and immigration trauma – as well as grief, depression, and anxiety.

Experiencing challenges and distress is an inherent aspect of life, as is our ability to access the resources and strengths to meet these challenges. We have developed patterned ways of being and thinking that may not serve us the way they used to resulting in anxiety, restlessness, depression, withdrawal, sleep disruption, relational conflict, loss of interest in life, or dissatisfaction with work to name a few. I view therapy as a hopeful process of self-discovery and meaning-making that leads to lasting changes including improved mental and emotional well-being and behavior change. I offer individual therapy for adults and teens.

I have a conversational approach and welcome humor alongside the deep emotional work of therapy. I come alongside adults and relationships to support you in your healing and connection mainly through the lens of Attachment Theory, Psychodynamic therapy, and Internal Family Systems, but most importantly, I pull from many wise teachers to find what works for you.

Therapy can serve many purposes and often begins as one-thing, evolving into another. Whether a major life change, deep suffering, grief, or curiosity brings you to therapy, we all have much to gain in understanding ourselves better. Life's complexities can make it difficult to unweave our own comprehension of the abilities and power we wield. Some of our greatest distresses arise when we feel out of control and uncertain how to bring about change.

Are you struggling with thoughts, emotions, memories, grief, loss, trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, panic, anger, feeling stuck, or worried about your relationships? My therapy practice is based on a belief that everyone has a unique history with many experiences that shape and transform our ways of being and interactions. Each person is beautiful and whole with a powerful story. So many factors impact our development, how we see ourselves, and how we relate to one another. Sometimes it can be difficult to know who we are, who we want to be, or how to take the next step.

I assist clients in processing through feelings and symptoms related to traumas or negative experiences that impact your life today. I believe that every individual possesses the ability to make positive changes in their lives and I would like to be a part of that journey with you. It takes strength and courage to face your problems and together we can take on this challenge. The treatment I provide is individualized to the person or couple I am working with. Because change is constant, we each go through phases of challenges and peace, and my attention will be on supporting you and/or your family in this process.

Are you longing for healthier, more satisfying relationships? Does it feel like your true, happier self is buried beneath layers of anxiety or perfectionism? Are you ready to move beyond doom scrolling about attachment styles and actually do the work? As a therapist, I specialize in working through issues around relationships, anxiety, and past trauma. Most of my clients are women aged 30 to 50 but I also work with men and younger adults.