Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Seattle, WA
Angelina (Yuqian) Li
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98118
Our bodies and psyche can hold unconscious patterns. Often people will seek therapy when patterns that once aided in survival become a hindrance to their growth. You might find yourself in dilemmas where you are overachieving but still believe you aren’t good enough. You might feel “other” or invisible even when you authentically share yourself. You might feel overwhelmed but not know how to talk about it or believe that no one will listen. While each person is unique, these are some of the reasons that bring people to therapy.
Our bodies and psyche can hold unconscious patterns. Often people will seek therapy when patterns that once aided in survival become a hindrance to their growth. You might find yourself in dilemmas where you are overachieving but still believe you aren’t good enough. You might feel “other” or invisible even when you authentically share yourself. You might feel overwhelmed but not know how to talk about it or believe that no one will listen. While each person is unique, these are some of the reasons that bring people to therapy.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor I am experienced in treating a variety of mental health disorders. I work with children, adolescents and adults. My goal is to partner with my clients to work through various mental health issues, and move beyond their pain and distress so that they may experience more health and well-being in their lives. I feel honored and privileged to be on healing journeys with my clients. Additionally I am fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor I am experienced in treating a variety of mental health disorders. I work with children, adolescents and adults. My goal is to partner with my clients to work through various mental health issues, and move beyond their pain and distress so that they may experience more health and well-being in their lives. I feel honored and privileged to be on healing journeys with my clients. Additionally I am fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese.
I prioritize a person-centered philosophy, believing that you are the expert in your own life. Together, we will address any barriers to treatment, such as trauma, substance use disorders, and family of origin issues to pave the way for positive change. By exploring the intricacies of your family system, we can better understand how these relationships shape your beliefs, motivations, and past experiences. If you’re ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing, I'm here to support you every step of the way.
I prioritize a person-centered philosophy, believing that you are the expert in your own life. Together, we will address any barriers to treatment, such as trauma, substance use disorders, and family of origin issues to pave the way for positive change. By exploring the intricacies of your family system, we can better understand how these relationships shape your beliefs, motivations, and past experiences. If you’re ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing, I'm here to support you every step of the way.
Current openings! Many people think their problems aren't bad enough to seek help and continue suffering in the status quo - but if you're reading this, you must be getting exhausted! You might be wondering why you have such big reactions to minor inconveniences, or why things seem to come easy for everyone else. You've probably tried all the "self care" and are frustrated that you're still struggling. I have a particular interest in working with late or self diagnosed neurodivergent women and chronic illness sufferers. If your anxiety or pain is increasing, or you just have a sense that things are "off," maybe I can help!
Current openings! Many people think their problems aren't bad enough to seek help and continue suffering in the status quo - but if you're reading this, you must be getting exhausted! You might be wondering why you have such big reactions to minor inconveniences, or why things seem to come easy for everyone else. You've probably tried all the "self care" and are frustrated that you're still struggling. I have a particular interest in working with late or self diagnosed neurodivergent women and chronic illness sufferers. If your anxiety or pain is increasing, or you just have a sense that things are "off," maybe I can help!
Cher Anderton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98107 (Online Only)
There is power in our voices, and we deserve spaces where we can learn to feel safe expressing our pain, our hopes and our truth. I consider it my life's work to help create sacred spaces for those seeking ways to let go of the weight of their trauma and/or simply learn how to live life well and more authentically. Trust fostered in therapeutic relationships can open doors for increased self-awareness and self-love, inviting you to create healthier beliefs about yourself, your relationships, your life, your choices and your potential.
There is power in our voices, and we deserve spaces where we can learn to feel safe expressing our pain, our hopes and our truth. I consider it my life's work to help create sacred spaces for those seeking ways to let go of the weight of their trauma and/or simply learn how to live life well and more authentically. Trust fostered in therapeutic relationships can open doors for increased self-awareness and self-love, inviting you to create healthier beliefs about yourself, your relationships, your life, your choices and your potential.
At City University Counseling Center, our heartfelt dedication revolves around community, culture, compassion, and counseling. We're on a mission to address the multifaceted needs of our diverse Washington community by fostering inclusivity through culturally aware student counselors. What sets us apart is our commitment to providing counseling that is not only affordable but also imbued with compassion, efficiency, and a steadfast dedication to continuity of care. Our range of services extends to individual, relationship, and group counseling. Additionally, we offer supportive spaces through various support groups, covering topics
At City University Counseling Center, our heartfelt dedication revolves around community, culture, compassion, and counseling. We're on a mission to address the multifaceted needs of our diverse Washington community by fostering inclusivity through culturally aware student counselors. What sets us apart is our commitment to providing counseling that is not only affordable but also imbued with compassion, efficiency, and a steadfast dedication to continuity of care. Our range of services extends to individual, relationship, and group counseling. Additionally, we offer supportive spaces through various support groups, covering topics
Marina Masaki
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
I help analytical professionals navigate relationship, intimacy and career challenges. You're feeling overwhelmed from feelings of loneliness, dread, and even resentment in yourself, relationships, and work. Imagine feeling understood by your partner again, having the tools to communicate your desires openly, and regaining your sense of purpose at work. I'll provide a supportive space to help you move from overwhelm to clarity. Through our work together, you'll feel confident that you have a path forward for yourself and your relationships.
I help analytical professionals navigate relationship, intimacy and career challenges. You're feeling overwhelmed from feelings of loneliness, dread, and even resentment in yourself, relationships, and work. Imagine feeling understood by your partner again, having the tools to communicate your desires openly, and regaining your sense of purpose at work. I'll provide a supportive space to help you move from overwhelm to clarity. Through our work together, you'll feel confident that you have a path forward for yourself and your relationships.
Wen-Yu Cheng, Jungian Analyst, Neuropsychologist
Psychologist, PsyD, PSYPACT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98121 (Online Only)
Welcome to what may well be a journey of transformation. As a psychologist, neuropsychologist, and Jungian analyst, I am dedicated to facilitating your psychotherapy or neurorehabilitation. My background in neuropsychology, mindfulness, Jungian/psychodynamic approaches, and multicultural perspectives enables me to tailor our work for your inner struggles, relationship issues, and brain health challenges (e.g., stress, anxiety/depression/grief, trauma, immigration, racial identities, LGBTQ+, life transitions, aging, chronic illness, brain injury/TBI/Alzheimer's). Together, we can arrive at a path of growth that makes sense to you.
Welcome to what may well be a journey of transformation. As a psychologist, neuropsychologist, and Jungian analyst, I am dedicated to facilitating your psychotherapy or neurorehabilitation. My background in neuropsychology, mindfulness, Jungian/psychodynamic approaches, and multicultural perspectives enables me to tailor our work for your inner struggles, relationship issues, and brain health challenges (e.g., stress, anxiety/depression/grief, trauma, immigration, racial identities, LGBTQ+, life transitions, aging, chronic illness, brain injury/TBI/Alzheimer's). Together, we can arrive at a path of growth that makes sense to you.
You don’t have to be alone. Today, your journey to healing begins. I hope you will allow me to understand how to support you. I invite to you to give us a chance to work together. Growing up with disability provided an opportunity for me to rise above discrimination, narcissistic/emotional abuse, bullying, racism, oppression, marginalization, anxiety, depression, and face life’s unending challenges. I am trained in Eastern and Western approaches. I use evidenced based treatment interventions including but not limited to EMDR, CBT,DBT. I am fluent and can provide therapy in three languages fluently, English, Ilokano, Tagalog.
You don’t have to be alone. Today, your journey to healing begins. I hope you will allow me to understand how to support you. I invite to you to give us a chance to work together. Growing up with disability provided an opportunity for me to rise above discrimination, narcissistic/emotional abuse, bullying, racism, oppression, marginalization, anxiety, depression, and face life’s unending challenges. I am trained in Eastern and Western approaches. I use evidenced based treatment interventions including but not limited to EMDR, CBT,DBT. I am fluent and can provide therapy in three languages fluently, English, Ilokano, Tagalog.
Jessica Bahr
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98119 (Online Only)
I am a therapist with ADHD, so I love working with clients who have ADHD. I think our similar brains strengthen our understanding of each other and therefore our therapeutic connection. I will never tell you to just “try harder” or “buy a planner” or other things that neurotypicals have said to you (although I do love some good office supplies). Everyone with ADHD is different and deserves personalized exploration of their needs and barriers to help manage symptoms and achieve functioning goals. I also love working with couples who have ADHD, including mixed neurotype couples who are working to better understand one another.
I am a therapist with ADHD, so I love working with clients who have ADHD. I think our similar brains strengthen our understanding of each other and therefore our therapeutic connection. I will never tell you to just “try harder” or “buy a planner” or other things that neurotypicals have said to you (although I do love some good office supplies). Everyone with ADHD is different and deserves personalized exploration of their needs and barriers to help manage symptoms and achieve functioning goals. I also love working with couples who have ADHD, including mixed neurotype couples who are working to better understand one another.
I support clients with a wide variety of concerns including relationship issues, grief and loss, anxiety disorders, LGBTQ sexual identity and orientation, self-esteem, PTSD, depression, family concerns, and other life changes and stressors. I utilize various modalities of therapy including psychodynamic, CBT and solution-focused/skill building therapies. I work with individual adults, children, teens, families, and couples, as well as adults with developmental disabilities and delays.
I support clients with a wide variety of concerns including relationship issues, grief and loss, anxiety disorders, LGBTQ sexual identity and orientation, self-esteem, PTSD, depression, family concerns, and other life changes and stressors. I utilize various modalities of therapy including psychodynamic, CBT and solution-focused/skill building therapies. I work with individual adults, children, teens, families, and couples, as well as adults with developmental disabilities and delays.
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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.
I view therapy as an opportunity to recognize the strengths of each person, the uniqueness of each story, and to find ways to use those strengths to create change and growth. I enjoy having the chance to walk alongside people through all types of challenges and triumphs as a willing listener who can provide empathy, a non-judgmental view on current and past experiences, and support to work towards meeting goals.
I view therapy as an opportunity to recognize the strengths of each person, the uniqueness of each story, and to find ways to use those strengths to create change and growth. I enjoy having the chance to walk alongside people through all types of challenges and triumphs as a willing listener who can provide empathy, a non-judgmental view on current and past experiences, and support to work towards meeting goals.
While a desire to find meaningful connection with self and others appears universal, the everyday experiences of life often hold quite the opposite. Trauma, betrayal, loss, addiction, big life changes (and we can go on and on), can contribute to a variety of mental health concerns, and perpetuate dynamics that are not life-giving. Such dynamics are hard to put into words, so you are left looking for a safe space to tell your story and gain more insight into what shaped you, what motivates you, and what supports patterns of thinking and behavior that no longer serve you.
While a desire to find meaningful connection with self and others appears universal, the everyday experiences of life often hold quite the opposite. Trauma, betrayal, loss, addiction, big life changes (and we can go on and on), can contribute to a variety of mental health concerns, and perpetuate dynamics that are not life-giving. Such dynamics are hard to put into words, so you are left looking for a safe space to tell your story and gain more insight into what shaped you, what motivates you, and what supports patterns of thinking and behavior that no longer serve you.
Therapy is a wonderful opportunity for personal growth. It is also helpful in overcoming human experiences such as anxiety and depression, for improving relationships and for changing behaviors that may be hindering our quality of life. It is common to experience hesitation or ambivalence when starting therapy, much like many other new beginnings.
Therapy is a wonderful opportunity for personal growth. It is also helpful in overcoming human experiences such as anxiety and depression, for improving relationships and for changing behaviors that may be hindering our quality of life. It is common to experience hesitation or ambivalence when starting therapy, much like many other new beginnings.
Do you find yourself repeatedly questioning who you are and what you are doing? Are you left wondering why you feel so bad when so much of your life looks so good on the surface? Or maybe you and your partner are finding yourselves being driven further and further apart by the same conflict. For the individuals and couples that I work with, therapy is a place to manage these feelings, better understand the patterns that lead to them and what they are telling us. With reflection the intensity of anger, sadness, anxiety or disappointment can fade and we can learn to move toward action in our lives and connection in our relationships.
Do you find yourself repeatedly questioning who you are and what you are doing? Are you left wondering why you feel so bad when so much of your life looks so good on the surface? Or maybe you and your partner are finding yourselves being driven further and further apart by the same conflict. For the individuals and couples that I work with, therapy is a place to manage these feelings, better understand the patterns that lead to them and what they are telling us. With reflection the intensity of anger, sadness, anxiety or disappointment can fade and we can learn to move toward action in our lives and connection in our relationships.
Our goal is to walk the path of personal growth with you. We focus on supporting teens and adults to explore their lives' experiences and to become the version of themselves they most desire. Every human being is unique and worthy, hence, we draw from different Evidence-Based Treatment modalities to best fit the needs of each client. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused CBT, Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RO-DBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), among other modalities.
Our goal is to walk the path of personal growth with you. We focus on supporting teens and adults to explore their lives' experiences and to become the version of themselves they most desire. Every human being is unique and worthy, hence, we draw from different Evidence-Based Treatment modalities to best fit the needs of each client. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused CBT, Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RO-DBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), among other modalities.
One Month Rapid Relief Counseling Program: Special Election Cycle Offer! Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression during these turbulent times? The lead-up to the presidential election and inauguration can be an emotionally intense period, and it's crucial to take care of your mental well-being. That's why I’m excited to offer a special one-month Rapid Relief Counseling Program designed to help you find relief from anxiety and/or depression - fast! Reduced rates and Rapid Relief Program only available until Inauguration Day! See my website for details: GlobalShoresCounseling.com
One Month Rapid Relief Counseling Program: Special Election Cycle Offer! Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression during these turbulent times? The lead-up to the presidential election and inauguration can be an emotionally intense period, and it's crucial to take care of your mental well-being. That's why I’m excited to offer a special one-month Rapid Relief Counseling Program designed to help you find relief from anxiety and/or depression - fast! Reduced rates and Rapid Relief Program only available until Inauguration Day! See my website for details: GlobalShoresCounseling.com
Cyn Clarfield
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98126 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My practice specializes in gender identity development and sexual orientation. I primarily work with adolescents and young adults (as well as adults beginning to question their identity). Therapy focuses on anxiety management, gender dysphoria, coming out, improving self-esteem, connection to community, relationship skills, and the process of transitioning (if desired). Whether someone is exploring new feelings or has identified as LGBTQ+ for years, they may face internal or external challenges leading to confusion and stress. Working with an experienced therapist trained in gender and sexual minority issues can help.
My practice specializes in gender identity development and sexual orientation. I primarily work with adolescents and young adults (as well as adults beginning to question their identity). Therapy focuses on anxiety management, gender dysphoria, coming out, improving self-esteem, connection to community, relationship skills, and the process of transitioning (if desired). Whether someone is exploring new feelings or has identified as LGBTQ+ for years, they may face internal or external challenges leading to confusion and stress. Working with an experienced therapist trained in gender and sexual minority issues can help.
For over 21 years, it's been an incredible honor to partner with individuals, couples, families, and teens to restore connections and rediscover hope. Together in sessions, we'll take a wholistic view of your present and past, your unique family history, relevant cultural influences, and your distinctive resilient strengths to cultivate deep healing - in your relationships, daily thriving, faithful living, and fullness of heart.
For over 21 years, it's been an incredible honor to partner with individuals, couples, families, and teens to restore connections and rediscover hope. Together in sessions, we'll take a wholistic view of your present and past, your unique family history, relevant cultural influences, and your distinctive resilient strengths to cultivate deep healing - in your relationships, daily thriving, faithful living, and fullness of heart.
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