Therapists in Seattle, WA

I believe everyone should have a safe space to be their true authentic self without judgment. I work with adults and adolescents and provide individual, couples, family, and group counseling. During our time together, I’ll help improve your quality of life through short-term therapy that empowers you to solve your problems. My approach is nonjudgmental, and our work together focuses on life’s possibilities as you move forward. I can’t guarantee any cure, but I promise I will do what I can to support you throughout the counseling process.

Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, fears, anger, relationship, or family problems? Has balancing personal life and work become too much? These are all examples of our response to stress. Some people are dealing with everyday stressors and others bring traumatic experiences into the mix. When trauma collides with stress, life becomes challenging. Addressing these issues is both rewarding and scary. With compassion/humor I work with each person at their starting point and on the issues they bring. I see myself as the Sherpa who holds the lights and other tools to help make the path safe for you.

My approach to therapy is relational, psychodynamic and humanistic. I view the counseling process as a collaborative and empathic relationship of communication, investigation, exploration, reflection and insight. I believe it is the therapeutic relationship itself that is most important in creating the conditions for the deep exploratory work of psychotherapy, and discovering the possibility of self transformation.

I am a Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the University Village area of Seattle. I provide couple and individual counseling for depression, anxiety, relationship issues, physical and sexual abuse, adoption, grief/loss, stress, and life transitions. Visit www.pmckee.com

I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in helping women, men, and couples struggling with relationship issues, sexual concerns, infertility, depression, and anxiety. I work to establish a place where people can disclose and focus on their most personal challenges openly and honestly. I view treatment as a compassionate and collaborative process. I work to help clients reach their goals by listening carefully to and understanding present concerns and problems. My therapeutic orientation is best described as integrative, drawing strongly from interpersonal, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral therapy modalities.

Choosing to see a counselor is a courageous step full of possibility. If you have found yourself feeling stuck, pursuing counseling can restore balance and bring lasting change. I take the time to get to know a client's individual needs and work to form a collaborative partnership to gain insight and achieve goals. Most clients find my approach to be strong on empathy and helpful in identifying underlying causes for current struggles. I work well with clients who are looking to process through difficult feelings and gain perspective on themselves. I invite your questions and look forward to the possibility of working together.

I am a licensed clinical social worker (with a doctorate from Columbia University) with over 40 years of practice experience with children, families, couples, and adults. My approach to our work is "psychodynamic" and I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship. I am open to consultation, crisis intervention, short term therapy, and more intensive, insight oriented treatment. The "ideal client" is the one who is willing to work hard. So am I!

Hello! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Seattle, WA. Psychotherapy is a trusting collaboration between therapist and client. In a safe and supportive environment we work together to identify problem areas, determine strategies and options that make sense to you and work toward real, immediate and long-term solutions. My goal is to provide immediate relief from a stressful situation while understanding the problem in the larger context of your life. I want to help you discover a process of working through issues that leads to a real, long-term solution--to really correct the problem!

"What is the most important consideration when looking for a therapist? " The fit, the feel, the vibe you have with the therapist really is best way to decide if this is a good match. A good fit, you will work well together. We will work with the issues that you are currently experiencing, noticing the internal roots of conflict, and finding ways to make meaningful and purposeful shifts or changes in your life. Experiencing difficulties from depression, relationship endings, truama, abuse, addictions, let's talk. - I am now only taking cash, checks of credit card patients. Not accepting new insurance patients. Not taking couples.

Therapy to me is a process of discovery and rediscovery, reworking patterns of behavior, or beginning to change thoughts or beliefs that are no longer relevant or useful for our current self and life. It's engaging thoughtfully in your life, taking an active role in your relationship with yourself and others, and fostering the type of self and change that you desire. My role in your process lies around engaging in thoughtful discovery, working through challenges and resistance that comes inherently with the onset of change.

My approach involves meeting each individual person where they are when they start therapy and forming a warn collaborative relationship. I provide a safe and comfortable environment in which people can explore the concerns that brought them into psychotherapy. Relationships are complex and people often want to understand more about how they interact with others and evolve in a way that promotes having better relationships.

Accepting Medicaid (Molina ONLY) 8/26. Best contact method is via our website inquiry form. Feeling overwhelmed with life's demands or feeling stuck and weighed down by past experiences? Maybe you are a parent worried about your child's struggles with anxiety, depression, or social challenges? Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or navigating a neurodivergent identity like ADHD or autism, I'm here to support you. Together, we'll explore ways to embrace who you are, uncover your strengths, and foster healthy relationships in a world where you are told that you are "too much" because of the way we think or whom you love.

My clients' holistic healing and my passion for my work both come from the co-creative process of building a caring, supportive and trusting relationship. Therapy is an amazing transformational journey of exploring your concerns with care, compassion and curiosity. By learning to know and trust yourself, you can heal stuck emotions, access inner strength and wisdom, and gain positive self-acceptance. Let's work together to break old patterns that distance you from those you love and from yourself, realizing that you are already OK, enough and lovable. See how making more empowered choices brings greater clarity, happiness and peace.

I will actively use my training and experience to help you meet your needs & goals. Successful treatment is a direct result of mutual efforts, honesty, respect, and collaboration. Life is full of transitions. Many transitions require skill to navigate. Some happen easily and others require thought, planning and occasionally outside help. I regularly help people manage depression, anxiety, life & work transitions, relationship problems, the processing of and recovery from trauma, and developmental issues throughout the lifespan.

As a clinical psychologist I work with clients who are attempting to change unrewarding or isolating patterns of relating to others, or struggling to modify unproductive thoughts or feelings. The process of therapy as I practice it relies on developing a trusting and collaborative relationship between client and therapist. It is in this atmosphere of support, encouragement and respect that areas of concern and patterns of behavior can be understood and changed. I work with both individuals and couples. I have advanced training in treating depression, helping couples work productively in relationships, modification of addictive behaviors, and cognitive assessment.

By being present with my clients' suffering, I help them to achieve both acceptance and change. I believe that everyone deserves happiness and that the path to happiness requires honesty, kindness, and compassion for both self and others. My style is interactive and collaborative with an emphasis on making changes via concrete, specific plans of action. I believe in creating a safe place where clients can feel seen, heard, and accepted for who they are. My understanding of the healing nature of the therapeutic relationship is grounded in attachment theory. I especially enjoy working with issues of identity and differentness.

I prioritize providing a safe and healing space for you to process through the depths of life’s challenges and stressors. I believe therapy is a collaborative process where we work together to explore and unpack the challenges that are keeping you from experiencing a deeper sense of well-being, emotional health and fulfillment. Some of my specialty areas include helping individual through various life transitions, marital/relationship issues and/or infidelity, self esteem/self worth, family dynamics, grief/loss, emotional literacy and regulation, communication skills, people pleasing and the parenthood vs. childfree transition.

As a clinician, I believe that it takes a lot of strength to take the initial step towards opening yourself and beginning to heal from things that have felt overwhelming. I feel that it is a privilege to be a part of my clients’ healing journey through life’s challenges, and I work to create a safe space for you to be heard, supported, and understood. I believe that finding the right provider is an essential part of successful therapy. I am an Associate Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

The best is yet to be! I strive to offer a positive atmosphere for real personal change. Helping people learn to manage and cope with emotions like, fear, frustration, sadness and worry is my specialty. Self defeating behavioral patterns that involve anger, phobias, procrastination, or poor impulse control can also be addressed. I assists individuals and couples by providing skills-based counseling so they can live life more peacefully and productively.