Child Therapists in Seattle, WA
I have 18 years of experience working with trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, and ADHD in children, adults, families, and veterans.
Hi, my name is Carla Grace. My therapeutic style is interactive, inclusive and supportive. I facilitate my client's exploration of the root of traumatic events from a nurturing and empowering perspective. I view the healing process as a sacred and vulnerable experience and create a safe and empowering environment for exploration and healing. Initially, I help the client create supportive scaffolding by identifying and implementing healthy effective coping skills and identifying triggers. It is a privilege to walk alongside a person through their healing journey.
I have 18 years of experience working with trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, and ADHD in children, adults, families, and veterans.
Hi, my name is Carla Grace. My therapeutic style is interactive, inclusive and supportive. I facilitate my client's exploration of the root of traumatic events from a nurturing and empowering perspective. I view the healing process as a sacred and vulnerable experience and create a safe and empowering environment for exploration and healing. Initially, I help the client create supportive scaffolding by identifying and implementing healthy effective coping skills and identifying triggers. It is a privilege to walk alongside a person through their healing journey.
She strives to help parents and children identify their goals and implement the skills they need to achieve them.
Dr. Haynes has worked extensively with children and families, focusing both on pediatrics and the culturally-sensitive application of evidence-based psychology. She has been at Seattle Children's for more than 7 years and is presently in the Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. Dr. Haynes has extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating depression, anxiety, OCD, selective mutism, and other child and pediatric behavioral concerns. A primary objective of her integrative perspective is to understand negative reactions to stressors and appreciate adaptation, positive emotion, coping, resiliency, and wellbeing as a developmental process.
She strives to help parents and children identify their goals and implement the skills they need to achieve them.
Dr. Haynes has worked extensively with children and families, focusing both on pediatrics and the culturally-sensitive application of evidence-based psychology. She has been at Seattle Children's for more than 7 years and is presently in the Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. Dr. Haynes has extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating depression, anxiety, OCD, selective mutism, and other child and pediatric behavioral concerns. A primary objective of her integrative perspective is to understand negative reactions to stressors and appreciate adaptation, positive emotion, coping, resiliency, and wellbeing as a developmental process.
Alexandria Scalone
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98109
I am a play therapist who specializes in teens and young adults. I empower parents and children of all ages to resolve relationship conflicts, boosting parental confidence in handling children's emotions, while equipping children with vital emotional skills for independent problem-solving, fostering stronger attachment bonds and healthier relationships. Your child may be experiencing anxiety, depression, perfectionist behavior, and stress. Sometimes it's hard to talk about our problems, that's why my therapy sessions are often experiential.
I am a play therapist who specializes in teens and young adults. I empower parents and children of all ages to resolve relationship conflicts, boosting parental confidence in handling children's emotions, while equipping children with vital emotional skills for independent problem-solving, fostering stronger attachment bonds and healthier relationships. Your child may be experiencing anxiety, depression, perfectionist behavior, and stress. Sometimes it's hard to talk about our problems, that's why my therapy sessions are often experiential.
Stephen Plotz
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
I do individual work with younger children on a case-by case bases using non-directive Child-Centerd Play Therapy (CCPT).
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA) who uses both talk & play therapy. My office is located in Seattle's Fremont Neighborhood. In therapy, your life takes priority; first and foremost, I am here to be with & listen to you. I am trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and welcome persons of all genders, sexual orientations, and systemic lifestyles. I treat all clients with unconditional positive regard. I am currently accepting new clients; please use the 'contact me' form-link which is accessible at the top of my website.
I do individual work with younger children on a case-by case bases using non-directive Child-Centerd Play Therapy (CCPT).
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA) who uses both talk & play therapy. My office is located in Seattle's Fremont Neighborhood. In therapy, your life takes priority; first and foremost, I am here to be with & listen to you. I am trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and welcome persons of all genders, sexual orientations, and systemic lifestyles. I treat all clients with unconditional positive regard. I am currently accepting new clients; please use the 'contact me' form-link which is accessible at the top of my website.
Leith Counseling & Consultation, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98109
I work with individuals, families, and those in intimate partnerships who are experiencing distress in their relationships with one another and/or their peers, work, and community. I use goal oriented and solution focused approaches to help clients manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, and problems with communication. I am using my many years working with families in crisis to help clients manage the current circumstances, including feelings of isolation, financial hardship, anxiety, panic, sadness, low motivation, managing work at home with children, and balancing autonomy with togetherness.
I work with individuals, families, and those in intimate partnerships who are experiencing distress in their relationships with one another and/or their peers, work, and community. I use goal oriented and solution focused approaches to help clients manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, and problems with communication. I am using my many years working with families in crisis to help clients manage the current circumstances, including feelings of isolation, financial hardship, anxiety, panic, sadness, low motivation, managing work at home with children, and balancing autonomy with togetherness.
I work with parents and caregivers who are motivated to improve relationships and restore harmony to their lives. Do you wish your kid(s) would just cooperate? Are you tired of yelling, using bribery and/or punishment? Perhaps you've tried one or more of the popular parenting approaches, but without lasting success. Parenting children and adolescents is hard work, but it can also be fun and rewarding. I help parents who love their children, to like their children.
I work with parents and caregivers who are motivated to improve relationships and restore harmony to their lives. Do you wish your kid(s) would just cooperate? Are you tired of yelling, using bribery and/or punishment? Perhaps you've tried one or more of the popular parenting approaches, but without lasting success. Parenting children and adolescents is hard work, but it can also be fun and rewarding. I help parents who love their children, to like their children.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and adults who seek to understand and express their emotions in relation to their life experiences and identity. Clients who work with me want to grow in processing their feelings and deepen self-understanding. Through a psychodynamic basis, I utilize a trauma-informed, narrative, and relational approach to therapy, incorporating parts work, attachment theory, and somatic techniques to emphasize the mind-body connection. I specialize in working with neurodivergent clients, those with chronic illnesses, queer clients, and those processing spiritual deconstruction and grief.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and adults who seek to understand and express their emotions in relation to their life experiences and identity. Clients who work with me want to grow in processing their feelings and deepen self-understanding. Through a psychodynamic basis, I utilize a trauma-informed, narrative, and relational approach to therapy, incorporating parts work, attachment theory, and somatic techniques to emphasize the mind-body connection. I specialize in working with neurodivergent clients, those with chronic illnesses, queer clients, and those processing spiritual deconstruction and grief.
Dr. Tutty provides psychological and neuropsychological evaluations to children and adolescents who may be struggling with ADHD (executive functioning), Autism, Learning Disabilities, Twice Exceptional, Anxiety, Depression, as well as counseling for children affected by high conflict divorce. Dr. Tutty also provides counseling to children and adolescents for these issues (most insurance plans accepted). In addition, Dr. Tutty provides forensic psychological services to adults in need of mental health and parenting evaluations, as well as personal injury evaluations (e.g., TBI), which are not covered by insurance.
Dr. Tutty provides psychological and neuropsychological evaluations to children and adolescents who may be struggling with ADHD (executive functioning), Autism, Learning Disabilities, Twice Exceptional, Anxiety, Depression, as well as counseling for children affected by high conflict divorce. Dr. Tutty also provides counseling to children and adolescents for these issues (most insurance plans accepted). In addition, Dr. Tutty provides forensic psychological services to adults in need of mental health and parenting evaluations, as well as personal injury evaluations (e.g., TBI), which are not covered by insurance.
I work with individuals, couples, older children, and families.
Sometimes feelings and behaviors become obstacles to accessing your strength. If you don't accept yourself as you are, you can't change--a paradox, but true. Self-acceptance can be difficult, especially with history of abuse, trauma, or opression in which shame/guilt become integral to your sense of self. Destructive behavior, in whatever form, has its own logic, but is understandable given your history. We cope in ways that serve to protect ourselves in childhood--serving a useful purpose back then. But now, they prevent you from having stable, close relationships and feeling an empowered sense of self.
I work with individuals, couples, older children, and families.
Sometimes feelings and behaviors become obstacles to accessing your strength. If you don't accept yourself as you are, you can't change--a paradox, but true. Self-acceptance can be difficult, especially with history of abuse, trauma, or opression in which shame/guilt become integral to your sense of self. Destructive behavior, in whatever form, has its own logic, but is understandable given your history. We cope in ways that serve to protect ourselves in childhood--serving a useful purpose back then. But now, they prevent you from having stable, close relationships and feeling an empowered sense of self.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist based in Seattle, WA. I specialize in evidence-based assessment and therapy for both children and adolescents. While I've spent much of my specialist practice at the intersection of ADHD and anxiety disorders, my generalist training has also prepared me to support those with sleep problems, depression, and adjustment issues across age groups. My evidence-based and culturally informed practice warmly welcomes individuals from underserved communities, including BIPOC, international students, and immigrants.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist based in Seattle, WA. I specialize in evidence-based assessment and therapy for both children and adolescents. While I've spent much of my specialist practice at the intersection of ADHD and anxiety disorders, my generalist training has also prepared me to support those with sleep problems, depression, and adjustment issues across age groups. My evidence-based and culturally informed practice warmly welcomes individuals from underserved communities, including BIPOC, international students, and immigrants.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, bringing extensive training in couple and family therapy, cognitive therapies, hypnotherapy, EMDR, and numerous other techniques.
With tens of thousands of hours spent working with diverse individuals from various backgrounds, my journey as a clinician has been driven by a deep desire to help my clients navigate and improve their lives in tangible, meaningful ways. My experience spans a variety of settings, from luxurious offices to jail cells and grade school classrooms. As a dedicated student of problem-solving, my training encompasses four decades of clinical education, providing me with numerous tools and the expertise to use them effectively. Above all, I prioritize helping my clients identify and harness their own resources and potential.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, bringing extensive training in couple and family therapy, cognitive therapies, hypnotherapy, EMDR, and numerous other techniques.
With tens of thousands of hours spent working with diverse individuals from various backgrounds, my journey as a clinician has been driven by a deep desire to help my clients navigate and improve their lives in tangible, meaningful ways. My experience spans a variety of settings, from luxurious offices to jail cells and grade school classrooms. As a dedicated student of problem-solving, my training encompasses four decades of clinical education, providing me with numerous tools and the expertise to use them effectively. Above all, I prioritize helping my clients identify and harness their own resources and potential.
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Kristen has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and specifically those with mild-traumatic brain injuries (m-TBI) completing psychological assessments, and psychotherapy with an adult population.
Kristen Newberry is a PsyD doctoral student at Antioch University - Seattle and holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology. Kristen has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and addicted populations. Her counseling style draws from a variety of strength based and humanistic approaches, promoting empowerment, growth, and self-actualization. She has worked with a variety of presenting problems, including but not limited to complex trauma; PTSD; anxiety; depression; anger management; grief and loss; and addiction.
Kristen has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and specifically those with mild-traumatic brain injuries (m-TBI) completing psychological assessments, and psychotherapy with an adult population.
Kristen Newberry is a PsyD doctoral student at Antioch University - Seattle and holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology. Kristen has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and addicted populations. Her counseling style draws from a variety of strength based and humanistic approaches, promoting empowerment, growth, and self-actualization. She has worked with a variety of presenting problems, including but not limited to complex trauma; PTSD; anxiety; depression; anger management; grief and loss; and addiction.
I have held extensive internships at Council for Relationships and Turning Points for Children.
As a Couple and Family Therapist, I am honored to collaborate with clients in deciphering what may be holding you back from the freedom to live a more whole, robust life. A concentration of mine is in working with those who have attentional difficulties or learning differences such as ADHD, whether in a couple, family, or individual setting.
I have held extensive internships at Council for Relationships and Turning Points for Children.
As a Couple and Family Therapist, I am honored to collaborate with clients in deciphering what may be holding you back from the freedom to live a more whole, robust life. A concentration of mine is in working with those who have attentional difficulties or learning differences such as ADHD, whether in a couple, family, or individual setting.
I like to start with a 2 session diagnostic evaluation to help identify the most appropriate evidence based treatment for the problem. Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for Depression, CBT for OCD, Parent Behavior Management Training for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Habit Reversal Training for Skin Picking, Nail Biting, and Trichotillomania, and Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics are some of the evidence based treatments that I commonly provide. My work with families focuses on providing skills to both the child/adolescent and parents.
I like to start with a 2 session diagnostic evaluation to help identify the most appropriate evidence based treatment for the problem. Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for Depression, CBT for OCD, Parent Behavior Management Training for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Habit Reversal Training for Skin Picking, Nail Biting, and Trichotillomania, and Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics are some of the evidence based treatments that I commonly provide. My work with families focuses on providing skills to both the child/adolescent and parents.
I specialize in working with children diagnosed with autism, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, and those needing support with emotion regulation. I provide 1:1 child behavioral therapy in the office, home, or school setting as well as parent coaching. Issues addressed may include: behavioral challenges, social skills, attention/focus, toilet training, bedtime routines, selective eating, and tantrum-type behavior. I also have extensive training in the application of behavior analysis to education including addressing special academic needs.
I specialize in working with children diagnosed with autism, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, and those needing support with emotion regulation. I provide 1:1 child behavioral therapy in the office, home, or school setting as well as parent coaching. Issues addressed may include: behavioral challenges, social skills, attention/focus, toilet training, bedtime routines, selective eating, and tantrum-type behavior. I also have extensive training in the application of behavior analysis to education including addressing special academic needs.
Laura Elizabeth Dennis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98101 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
There are tangible & experiential ways in reconnecting our bonds with our children, our partners, & ourselves through the lens of humanistic, psychoanalytic, & existential therapies.
Do you find yourself spending hours going in circles talking or thinking about something with no resolution, & in the end feel unheard and alone? Which then in turn perpetuates worries, the inability to trust your own thoughts, & then feeling like its better to do everything on your own. Without connection we are merely surviving & perpetuating the idea that we have to experience this life on our own. While under the surface we wonder why we feel out of control and lost.
There are tangible & experiential ways in reconnecting our bonds with our children, our partners, & ourselves through the lens of humanistic, psychoanalytic, & existential therapies.
Do you find yourself spending hours going in circles talking or thinking about something with no resolution, & in the end feel unheard and alone? Which then in turn perpetuates worries, the inability to trust your own thoughts, & then feeling like its better to do everything on your own. Without connection we are merely surviving & perpetuating the idea that we have to experience this life on our own. While under the surface we wonder why we feel out of control and lost.
I work with children, adolescents and adults, and have significant experience working with those who are going through the transitions of life, and the discomfort that often accompanies this.
**Current Openings** During this unusual time we are all in, I invite you to come and risk finding a different, more connected way of living. Together we will spend time looking at the specific issues that brought you into therapy, as well as explore the nature of your relationships with important people in your life. We will consider together how your way of relating with yourself and others impacts your life and the relationships around you. I believe that we are all looking for our true selves--who we are at our deepest, most profound "self"--and I look forward to beginning that journey with you.
I work with children, adolescents and adults, and have significant experience working with those who are going through the transitions of life, and the discomfort that often accompanies this.
**Current Openings** During this unusual time we are all in, I invite you to come and risk finding a different, more connected way of living. Together we will spend time looking at the specific issues that brought you into therapy, as well as explore the nature of your relationships with important people in your life. We will consider together how your way of relating with yourself and others impacts your life and the relationships around you. I believe that we are all looking for our true selves--who we are at our deepest, most profound "self"--and I look forward to beginning that journey with you.
Dawn Kenner provides comprehensive psychotherapy services to adults, children, and families struggling with emotional and psychological problems. She offers multiple treatment modalities to assist with the unique needs of clients and their concerns. Her approach is warm, genuine, and collaborative, creating a safe and supportive environment to assist an individual with their needs and treatment goals. Treatment goals are created to offer you guidance and support as you identify and resolve problems, improve relationships, and gain an increased feeling of empowerment.
Dawn Kenner provides comprehensive psychotherapy services to adults, children, and families struggling with emotional and psychological problems. She offers multiple treatment modalities to assist with the unique needs of clients and their concerns. Her approach is warm, genuine, and collaborative, creating a safe and supportive environment to assist an individual with their needs and treatment goals. Treatment goals are created to offer you guidance and support as you identify and resolve problems, improve relationships, and gain an increased feeling of empowerment.
Sarah Odell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MHP
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98126 (Online Only)
I spent my childhood in Kenya and have raised my children in Kenya, the USA, and Costa Rica.
The decision to pursue therapy is a courageous one, and finding the right therapist can feel daunting but it is possible. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in WA with 15+ years serving clients who are ready to navigate significant life changes, heal from trauma, overcome anxiety, & manage ongoing stress while still pursuing bold dreams and goals. I'm passionate about helping clients live their most fulfilling & integrated life possible, even if it means taking big risks and making hard changes. You and your loved ones are capable of living a fulfilling & joyful life and I would be honored to support you in that journey.
I spent my childhood in Kenya and have raised my children in Kenya, the USA, and Costa Rica.
The decision to pursue therapy is a courageous one, and finding the right therapist can feel daunting but it is possible. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in WA with 15+ years serving clients who are ready to navigate significant life changes, heal from trauma, overcome anxiety, & manage ongoing stress while still pursuing bold dreams and goals. I'm passionate about helping clients live their most fulfilling & integrated life possible, even if it means taking big risks and making hard changes. You and your loved ones are capable of living a fulfilling & joyful life and I would be honored to support you in that journey.
It can be intimidating to start therapy, but I am confident I can help you, your child or young adult feel safe and comfortable.
With genuine warmth and hopeful optimism I connect with individuals virtually or locally in West Seattle. I have supported children and families, teens and young adults for more than 30 years. I am a WA State Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a credentialed school counselor. I have taught elementary, middle, high school, college and adult students and have served in pastoral family ministries. Building a supportive relationship is foundational to helping clients understand and manage emotions, gain skills for communication and work through life’s challenges. I aim to provide resources, reassurance, and renewal.
It can be intimidating to start therapy, but I am confident I can help you, your child or young adult feel safe and comfortable.
With genuine warmth and hopeful optimism I connect with individuals virtually or locally in West Seattle. I have supported children and families, teens and young adults for more than 30 years. I am a WA State Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a credentialed school counselor. I have taught elementary, middle, high school, college and adult students and have served in pastoral family ministries. Building a supportive relationship is foundational to helping clients understand and manage emotions, gain skills for communication and work through life’s challenges. I aim to provide resources, reassurance, and renewal.
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