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Alexander Johnson
Counselor, MA, , LMHC, CDP, MHP
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98115
Therapeutic approaches include Person-Centered, Narrative, Dialectical, Humanistic, Existential, CBT, Strength-Based +.
Congratulations, you have just found my profile on Psychology Today! I truly appreciate your choice in arriving at my profile. I am a duel credentialed clinician. Originally from Chicago, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Substance Use Disorder Professional in the State of Washington. I completed my undergraduate psychology degree at the University Of San Francisco. Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Seattle University. I have been in the behavioral health field since 2007. I provide direct clinical service; intake evaluations; diagnosis; individual, group, and family psychotherapy,Psychoeducation
Therapeutic approaches include Person-Centered, Narrative, Dialectical, Humanistic, Existential, CBT, Strength-Based +.
Congratulations, you have just found my profile on Psychology Today! I truly appreciate your choice in arriving at my profile. I am a duel credentialed clinician. Originally from Chicago, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Substance Use Disorder Professional in the State of Washington. I completed my undergraduate psychology degree at the University Of San Francisco. Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Seattle University. I have been in the behavioral health field since 2007. I provide direct clinical service; intake evaluations; diagnosis; individual, group, and family psychotherapy,Psychoeducation
(206) 984-3340 View (206) 984-3340
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Mary Vargas
Counselor, MS, MSW, LMHCA, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98112  (Online Only)
I have provided solution-based interventions, trauma therapy, medical crisis and family interventions for cancer patients and their families, strength based focus therapy, humanistic approach and person centered approach to English and Spanish speaking families.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, couples, single parents, and the elderly. I also have experience that includes, but is not limited to, grief and loss, domestic violence, substance abuse, and career counseling. I prefer to use the humanistic and strengths-based approach but can change the therapy approach to fit your needs.
I have provided solution-based interventions, trauma therapy, medical crisis and family interventions for cancer patients and their families, strength based focus therapy, humanistic approach and person centered approach to English and Spanish speaking families.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, couples, single parents, and the elderly. I also have experience that includes, but is not limited to, grief and loss, domestic violence, substance abuse, and career counseling. I prefer to use the humanistic and strengths-based approach but can change the therapy approach to fit your needs.
(360) 774-4162 x1 View (360) 774-4162 x1
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Mysti Coccia-Eddy
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98125  (Online Only)
My practice is anchored in Attachment, Systems, and Humanistic theories.
My approach to counseling is positive, strengths-based and client-centered. Every person is capable of healing and growth, and sometimes we need some extra support to get there.
My practice is anchored in Attachment, Systems, and Humanistic theories.
My approach to counseling is positive, strengths-based and client-centered. Every person is capable of healing and growth, and sometimes we need some extra support to get there.
(206) 673-5279 View (206) 673-5279
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Daniel J DeVito
Counselor
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98112
Great treatment should always start with a humanistic relational foundation.
Anxiety takes on many forms: social, obsessions and compulsions, attachments, phobias, and post-traumatic stress to name a few. Clinical research has shown all of the above to be treatable, given the right therapeutic relationship matched with the right treatment. Daniel has treated clients coping with anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, psychosis, social difficulties, divorce, sibling relationships, unhealthy attachment styles, and various forms of trauma (including PTSD). For more information visit: SOSpsychotherapy.com .
Great treatment should always start with a humanistic relational foundation.
Anxiety takes on many forms: social, obsessions and compulsions, attachments, phobias, and post-traumatic stress to name a few. Clinical research has shown all of the above to be treatable, given the right therapeutic relationship matched with the right treatment. Daniel has treated clients coping with anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, psychosis, social difficulties, divorce, sibling relationships, unhealthy attachment styles, and various forms of trauma (including PTSD). For more information visit: SOSpsychotherapy.com .
(206) 455-9601 View (206) 455-9601
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Wild Hearts Therapy, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98125  (Online Only)
Working from a collaborative and eclectic approach, I facilitate and foster a warm, compassionate, and empathetic therapeutic environment providing mental health counseling services, specializing in holistic and humanistic counseling practices utilizing narrative, systems, and emotionally focused therapy (EFT) through an attachment and heart-focused lens to help individuals, partners, and families access their well-being, develop insight, and build relationships.
Working from a collaborative and eclectic approach, I facilitate and foster a warm, compassionate, and empathetic therapeutic environment providing mental health counseling services, specializing in holistic and humanistic counseling practices utilizing narrative, systems, and emotionally focused therapy (EFT) through an attachment and heart-focused lens to help individuals, partners, and families access their well-being, develop insight, and build relationships.
(425) 276-1731 View (425) 276-1731
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Helene Russ
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98119
My approach is humanistic.
I have no ideal person who might consult me. I try hard to avoid placing people in theories. What matters is the relationship I will have with you. In collaboration, we formulate the therapy goals and how best to achieve them. Each person brings his/her own entrenched detrimental beliefs, that have blocked achieving such complex goals as satisfaction in love and in work. In therapy, I expect those beliefs to be tested. Where I intervene has more to do with fostering resilience, and with the challenging of fears/anxieties that often accompany the sense of incapacity and isolation.
My approach is humanistic.
I have no ideal person who might consult me. I try hard to avoid placing people in theories. What matters is the relationship I will have with you. In collaboration, we formulate the therapy goals and how best to achieve them. Each person brings his/her own entrenched detrimental beliefs, that have blocked achieving such complex goals as satisfaction in love and in work. In therapy, I expect those beliefs to be tested. Where I intervene has more to do with fostering resilience, and with the challenging of fears/anxieties that often accompany the sense of incapacity and isolation.
(206) 745-0566 View (206) 745-0566
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Marshan Moultry
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98178  (Online Only)
In my work with individuals, I use Psychodynamic, CBT, and Humanistic therapies.
For the past 24 years, I have journeyed with individuals, couples and families through conflict and trauma. Many of our current problematic behaviors, thoughts, and worldviews have their root in past relationships or experiences that were emotionally or psychologically damaging. In our work together, I'll help you to explore and overcome some of these emotional and psychological blocks. My passion is to hold each person's complexities, identify contributing factors, and provide the best treatment to help them accomplish their goals.
In my work with individuals, I use Psychodynamic, CBT, and Humanistic therapies.
For the past 24 years, I have journeyed with individuals, couples and families through conflict and trauma. Many of our current problematic behaviors, thoughts, and worldviews have their root in past relationships or experiences that were emotionally or psychologically damaging. In our work together, I'll help you to explore and overcome some of these emotional and psychological blocks. My passion is to hold each person's complexities, identify contributing factors, and provide the best treatment to help them accomplish their goals.
(425) 546-0704 View (425) 546-0704
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David Webb
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98103
In addition to existential humanistic psychotherapy, I have training in mindfulness, attachment based therapy, EMDR, somatic experiencing, and expressive arts therapies.
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.
In addition to existential humanistic psychotherapy, I have training in mindfulness, attachment based therapy, EMDR, somatic experiencing, and expressive arts therapies.
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.
(206) 203-9261 View (206) 203-9261
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Mindy Jones
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98104  (Online Only)
I draw on several approaches for treatment including EMDR, mindfulness-based CBT, and traditional talk therapy, tailoring my practice toward the needs of each person. I use a humanistic attachment lens informed by interpersonal neurobiology. I primarily work with people who have complex intersections of identity and those who have experienced trauma. The trauma may surface through symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, or difficulty managing relationships. I work with a lot of individuals who have experienced complex trauma, developmental trauma, a single traumatic event, emotional neglect, and physical neglect.
I draw on several approaches for treatment including EMDR, mindfulness-based CBT, and traditional talk therapy, tailoring my practice toward the needs of each person. I use a humanistic attachment lens informed by interpersonal neurobiology. I primarily work with people who have complex intersections of identity and those who have experienced trauma. The trauma may surface through symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, or difficulty managing relationships. I work with a lot of individuals who have experienced complex trauma, developmental trauma, a single traumatic event, emotional neglect, and physical neglect.
(425) 584-2463 View (425) 584-2463
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Sabrina Sheehy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98101
Waitlist for new clients
I provide therapy from a Humanistic, relational, attachment lens.
I offer therapeutic services for the following: Anxiety, Attachment & Family-of-Origin issues, Relationship/Intimacy issues, LGBTQIA+ folx, pregnancy and postpartum, and have experience in working with professional musicians and issues related to that line of work. I welcome clients of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and racial and ethnic backgrounds. I enjoy working with client's who are motivated to be self-reflective and are open to understanding themselves and their experiences on a deeper level.
I provide therapy from a Humanistic, relational, attachment lens.
I offer therapeutic services for the following: Anxiety, Attachment & Family-of-Origin issues, Relationship/Intimacy issues, LGBTQIA+ folx, pregnancy and postpartum, and have experience in working with professional musicians and issues related to that line of work. I welcome clients of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and racial and ethnic backgrounds. I enjoy working with client's who are motivated to be self-reflective and are open to understanding themselves and their experiences on a deeper level.
(503) 360-1524 View (503) 360-1524
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Dekel Sharif Zuhri
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98118
The client is the expert in their lives and by using a humanistic approach we can take the journey that will your true self and inner strength.
We live in a world where being yourself is under threat and personal identity and personal attacks are on the rise. Creating a safe space for clients to voice their concerns without judgement can be extremely beneficial for individuals. Finding out underlining themes, creating workable and realistic goals and helping people be at peace with who they are and where they are in life is paramount in self identity.
The client is the expert in their lives and by using a humanistic approach we can take the journey that will your true self and inner strength.
We live in a world where being yourself is under threat and personal identity and personal attacks are on the rise. Creating a safe space for clients to voice their concerns without judgement can be extremely beneficial for individuals. Finding out underlining themes, creating workable and realistic goals and helping people be at peace with who they are and where they are in life is paramount in self identity.
(206) 429-4640 View (206) 429-4640
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Carol Poole
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98112
People can get stuck in painful emotional states and relationship patterns, for all kinds of reasons. I help people with chronic emotional pain, depression, anxiety, and the aftereffects of trauma and abuse. I focus on helping people work through sources of pain, and build their capacities for a satisfying life. In couples counseling, I help partners hear and understand each other in new ways, and create the space they need to thrive as both individuals and as partners in a relationship.
People can get stuck in painful emotional states and relationship patterns, for all kinds of reasons. I help people with chronic emotional pain, depression, anxiety, and the aftereffects of trauma and abuse. I focus on helping people work through sources of pain, and build their capacities for a satisfying life. In couples counseling, I help partners hear and understand each other in new ways, and create the space they need to thrive as both individuals and as partners in a relationship.
(253) 343-0824 View (253) 343-0824
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Aylee Welch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98125
Traditional psychotherapy works toward congruence in a persons thinking, emotions, actions, and life choices. Body-oriented therapy understands that the body is also profoundly affected by our life experiences. Identifying and releasing attitudes and old images held in our physical structure adds an important component to therapy. This promotes lasting change, allowing for free flow of life energy from within us so we can more fully realize our life, our joy. I am also founder of the Seattle School of Body-Psychotherapy, and enterprise of Body-Psychotherapy of Seattle.
Traditional psychotherapy works toward congruence in a persons thinking, emotions, actions, and life choices. Body-oriented therapy understands that the body is also profoundly affected by our life experiences. Identifying and releasing attitudes and old images held in our physical structure adds an important component to therapy. This promotes lasting change, allowing for free flow of life energy from within us so we can more fully realize our life, our joy. I am also founder of the Seattle School of Body-Psychotherapy, and enterprise of Body-Psychotherapy of Seattle.
(206) 745-4956 View (206) 745-4956
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Intrepid Therapy Collective
Counselor, PhD, MA, LMHC , LMFT
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98115  (Online Only)
We are an innovative community of unconventional, yet comprehensively trained, psychotherapists providing practical, non-reductive, and in-depth support to help you overcome adversities, resolve outdated patterns, craft more fulfilling relationships, achieve your mental health goals—and address the traumas, stressors, burdens, and conflicts that hold you back from enjoying what your life and relationships have to offer. In general, we foster a holistic and integrative approach to mental health care that focuses on what works and is not limited to what has traditionally been practiced.
We are an innovative community of unconventional, yet comprehensively trained, psychotherapists providing practical, non-reductive, and in-depth support to help you overcome adversities, resolve outdated patterns, craft more fulfilling relationships, achieve your mental health goals—and address the traumas, stressors, burdens, and conflicts that hold you back from enjoying what your life and relationships have to offer. In general, we foster a holistic and integrative approach to mental health care that focuses on what works and is not limited to what has traditionally been practiced.
(206) 895-3230 View (206) 895-3230
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Zoila Mayreni Lopez
Counselor, MS, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98117
Hello, and thank you for visiting this page to learn a little about me. My full name is Zoila Mayreni López (she/her). I prefer to be referred to as Mayreni (my-reh-nee, emphasis on nee). I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) immigrant from the Dominican Republic who identifies as Queer (in all aspects of my being), BIPOC (Afro-Latine), R/A Polyamorous.
Hello, and thank you for visiting this page to learn a little about me. My full name is Zoila Mayreni López (she/her). I prefer to be referred to as Mayreni (my-reh-nee, emphasis on nee). I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) immigrant from the Dominican Republic who identifies as Queer (in all aspects of my being), BIPOC (Afro-Latine), R/A Polyamorous.
(206) 752-1984 x25 View (206) 752-1984 x25
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Erica Helm Meade
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98136  (Online Only)
My style is warm, compassionate and direct. I enjoy helping motivated adults to strengthen their innate gifts and overcome blocks to lead more authentic, creative, fulfilling lives. I help individuals move forward with relationships, sexuality, work and career, and aid them in reducing anxiety, depression, low self-worth and self-defeating thoughts and habits. I welcome all faiths and spiritual practices, all ethnic backgrounds, and all gender orientations. I help couples forge a win-win approach to intimacy, caring, responsibility and fun.
My style is warm, compassionate and direct. I enjoy helping motivated adults to strengthen their innate gifts and overcome blocks to lead more authentic, creative, fulfilling lives. I help individuals move forward with relationships, sexuality, work and career, and aid them in reducing anxiety, depression, low self-worth and self-defeating thoughts and habits. I welcome all faiths and spiritual practices, all ethnic backgrounds, and all gender orientations. I help couples forge a win-win approach to intimacy, caring, responsibility and fun.
(253) 200-9003 View (253) 200-9003
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Foster Thoughts Therapy
Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98144  (Online Only)
Hello and welcome. I am so glad you are here. Your presence and reading this are among the most courageous and loving acts one can make for meaningful change. My name is Kristopher Wannquist, and I created Foster Thoughts Therapy to create a space to welcome and explore ALL thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Hello and welcome. I am so glad you are here. Your presence and reading this are among the most courageous and loving acts one can make for meaningful change. My name is Kristopher Wannquist, and I created Foster Thoughts Therapy to create a space to welcome and explore ALL thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
(206) 875-2513 View (206) 875-2513
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Amanda Rausch LMFT, PLLC NoStressNoStigma.com
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, AAMFT , RYT, BH-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98116
No matter what you are going through, know that I am here to listen, support you and help you figure it all out! Welcome to the newest generation of self care and mental health- this is easy, accessible, no-stress, stigma free help for whatever you are going through. Feel free to wear your sweatpants, sit on the couch and have a session on your phone or lap top. Prefer in person? No problem, we can talk a walk outdoors, meet in a coffee shop, or meet in my West Seattle or Fremont Office space. Clients have told me I provide a compassionate, empathetic and truthful perspective.
No matter what you are going through, know that I am here to listen, support you and help you figure it all out! Welcome to the newest generation of self care and mental health- this is easy, accessible, no-stress, stigma free help for whatever you are going through. Feel free to wear your sweatpants, sit on the couch and have a session on your phone or lap top. Prefer in person? No problem, we can talk a walk outdoors, meet in a coffee shop, or meet in my West Seattle or Fremont Office space. Clients have told me I provide a compassionate, empathetic and truthful perspective.
(206) 578-3210 View (206) 578-3210
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You Speak We Listen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98107
You will not need to waste your therapy session educating me about alternative relationships, partnerships, lifestyles, and family units. I have expertise working with individuals, couples, and groups represented across all genders, identities, orientations, relationship types, chosen or blended families. I offer therapeutic support for an array of specialties such as anxiety, PTSD, depression, anxiety, chronic health conditions, spiritual trauma, family of origin trauma and more. I have experience with adoption, foster care, military, veterans, first responders & the Deaf community. I offer individual and partner(s) therapy,
You will not need to waste your therapy session educating me about alternative relationships, partnerships, lifestyles, and family units. I have expertise working with individuals, couples, and groups represented across all genders, identities, orientations, relationship types, chosen or blended families. I offer therapeutic support for an array of specialties such as anxiety, PTSD, depression, anxiety, chronic health conditions, spiritual trauma, family of origin trauma and more. I have experience with adoption, foster care, military, veterans, first responders & the Deaf community. I offer individual and partner(s) therapy,
(360) 347-9392 View (360) 347-9392
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Grace C Weigel
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98115
My passion is working with all who have suffered, loss, pain, trauma and anything else that can make life hard. I enjoy supporting parents, students, third culture kids and immigrants . I offer therapeutic care on issues including emotional challenges, trauma, life transitions, what it means to parent in our modern world, how to cope with being an outsider in the US and how to navigate our stories of pain. I believe that caring for our emotional wellbeing is such important & lifegiving work.
My passion is working with all who have suffered, loss, pain, trauma and anything else that can make life hard. I enjoy supporting parents, students, third culture kids and immigrants . I offer therapeutic care on issues including emotional challenges, trauma, life transitions, what it means to parent in our modern world, how to cope with being an outsider in the US and how to navigate our stories of pain. I believe that caring for our emotional wellbeing is such important & lifegiving work.
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Humanistic Therapists

How does humanistic therapy work?

One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualization and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.

Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?

Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.

How long does humanistic therapy last?

The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.

Is humanistic therapy effective?

According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.