Therapists for Teens in Shoreline, WA

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Calm Counseling LLC, Baine Craft, PhD, MFT Intern
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, PhD, MS, MFT, enroute, Intern
Verified Verified
Shoreline, WA 98155
Calm Counseling is an organization offering in-person & remote therapy to Shoreline, Seattle and Edmonds neighbors with a training emphasis in the areas of couples work & adolescent therapy.
Baine Craft is a Master's-level, Marriage and Family Therapy Intern with a PhD in Experimental Psychology. He brings openness, curiosity, emotional balance, and sensitivity to diversity to individuals and families seeking to grow or heal. Baine’s supportive energy engages couples who are struggling to communicate and resolve daily differences or the unplanned crisis. Baine’s knowledge of cognition and behavior, family systems perspective, and calm presence are a gift to his work with adolescents struggling with ADHD, social issues, and life transitions, while meeting with youth individually or with the family.
Calm Counseling is an organization offering in-person & remote therapy to Shoreline, Seattle and Edmonds neighbors with a training emphasis in the areas of couples work & adolescent therapy.
Baine Craft is a Master's-level, Marriage and Family Therapy Intern with a PhD in Experimental Psychology. He brings openness, curiosity, emotional balance, and sensitivity to diversity to individuals and families seeking to grow or heal. Baine’s supportive energy engages couples who are struggling to communicate and resolve daily differences or the unplanned crisis. Baine’s knowledge of cognition and behavior, family systems perspective, and calm presence are a gift to his work with adolescents struggling with ADHD, social issues, and life transitions, while meeting with youth individually or with the family.
(206) 589-8703 View (206) 589-8703
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Calm Counseling, LLC - Renee Calm
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, Sup
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Shoreline, WA 98155
I offer support for children/ adolescent challenges and family dynamics.
My training is in systems therapy, which examines the many facets of our lives interact. In therapy, we often look at how surrounding relationships and past experiences effect our current beliefs and values. If emotions and mood are difficult to manage, or there is difficulty adjusting to developmental and life stage changes, I offer support and tools to work through this. These challenges often arise for young adults, new mothers, managing intimate relationships and employment transitions. Too often, grief and loss bring up painful struggles for individuals and families. Therapy can be helpful in these most challenging times.
I offer support for children/ adolescent challenges and family dynamics.
My training is in systems therapy, which examines the many facets of our lives interact. In therapy, we often look at how surrounding relationships and past experiences effect our current beliefs and values. If emotions and mood are difficult to manage, or there is difficulty adjusting to developmental and life stage changes, I offer support and tools to work through this. These challenges often arise for young adults, new mothers, managing intimate relationships and employment transitions. Too often, grief and loss bring up painful struggles for individuals and families. Therapy can be helpful in these most challenging times.
(206) 535-1886 View (206) 535-1886
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Teresa (Terie) Clement
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, CMHS, CDWF
Verified Verified
Shoreline, WA 98155  (Online Only)
My experience and training includes work with grief/loss, trauma, abuse, child and adolescent behavioral issues, relationship growth, and life transitions.
Everyone has the capacity to change no matter what their present difficulty, and adversity can offer a new chance for growth. I am an experienced, non-judgmental clinical therapist devoted to helping my clients improve their quality of life.
My experience and training includes work with grief/loss, trauma, abuse, child and adolescent behavioral issues, relationship growth, and life transitions.
Everyone has the capacity to change no matter what their present difficulty, and adversity can offer a new chance for growth. I am an experienced, non-judgmental clinical therapist devoted to helping my clients improve their quality of life.
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Bluestone Psychological Services, LLC
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shoreline, WA 98155
- Help for your child: trauma, anxiety, depression, bullying, behavior issues, school/peer/sibling issues - Help for your teen: academic/peer issues, motivation, life transitions, & more.
Find us at: www.bluestoneps.com At Bluestone you have access to a group of independent, private practitioners who offer a wide variety of services so you can get the type of help you need in one location. Each of us has many years of experience and advanced training within our specialty areas so you know you or your loved one are working with someone who is highly skilled and can help facilitate reaching your goals.
- Help for your child: trauma, anxiety, depression, bullying, behavior issues, school/peer/sibling issues - Help for your teen: academic/peer issues, motivation, life transitions, & more.
Find us at: www.bluestoneps.com At Bluestone you have access to a group of independent, private practitioners who offer a wide variety of services so you can get the type of help you need in one location. Each of us has many years of experience and advanced training within our specialty areas so you know you or your loved one are working with someone who is highly skilled and can help facilitate reaching your goals.
(425) 385-0106 View (425) 385-0106
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Brian J Warren
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Shoreline, WA 98177
I enjoy helping couples, families and individuals in working on relationship issues and concerns in a wide variety of areas these may be facing or dealing with. Some of the issues I can help with include depression, anxiety, health and medical problems, grief, loss, transitions, adjustment, self-esteem, troubled/at-risk youth or children, marriage and couple relationship issues, step-families, relationship concerns, sexual issues, teen concerns, child development, sibling and extended family concerns, and more. I work with clients on their issues and help them attain their goals. I focus on strengths, successes, emotions, thoughts and feelings in helping them.
I enjoy helping couples, families and individuals in working on relationship issues and concerns in a wide variety of areas these may be facing or dealing with. Some of the issues I can help with include depression, anxiety, health and medical problems, grief, loss, transitions, adjustment, self-esteem, troubled/at-risk youth or children, marriage and couple relationship issues, step-families, relationship concerns, sexual issues, teen concerns, child development, sibling and extended family concerns, and more. I work with clients on their issues and help them attain their goals. I focus on strengths, successes, emotions, thoughts and feelings in helping them.
(206) 818-3223 View (206) 818-3223
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Kara Edson
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Shoreline, WA 98155
When I was a teen, I had my first experience of individual therapy and realized the value that can come from a strong connection to a helping professional that wants to take the time to really see, hear, and understand their clients. I endeavor to be this sort of therapist with each of my clients, seeing them for their unique experience, personality, struggles, and strengths.
When I was a teen, I had my first experience of individual therapy and realized the value that can come from a strong connection to a helping professional that wants to take the time to really see, hear, and understand their clients. I endeavor to be this sort of therapist with each of my clients, seeing them for their unique experience, personality, struggles, and strengths.
(425) 324-3976 View (425) 324-3976
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Jessica Goede
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Verified Verified
Shoreline, WA 98133
When working with children and teens, I incorporate play and art.
Is therapy worth it? Although my own therapeutic journey began with skepticism and trepidation, I’ve experienced both vulnerability and life altering benefits from sitting in the client’s chair. Prospective clients can expect me to stay with them through hardship and help them uncover their capacity to heal themselves. I believe therapy requires both safety and bravery. It takes bravery to come to a therapy session. I honor my clients’ bravery by holding a safe, empathetic space for them to explore challenges.
When working with children and teens, I incorporate play and art.
Is therapy worth it? Although my own therapeutic journey began with skepticism and trepidation, I’ve experienced both vulnerability and life altering benefits from sitting in the client’s chair. Prospective clients can expect me to stay with them through hardship and help them uncover their capacity to heal themselves. I believe therapy requires both safety and bravery. It takes bravery to come to a therapy session. I honor my clients’ bravery by holding a safe, empathetic space for them to explore challenges.
(425) 970-9311 View (425) 970-9311
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Lahlae Ribbink
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CMHS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shoreline, WA 98155
Waitlist for new clients
Through authenticity and relevancy, my aim is to accept and be with you where you are in life, but strive to help and guide you to a place where you want to be instead. Identity exploration around race, culture, and gender is a passion of mine, as well as working with teens, young adults, parenting, and families through life transitions.
Through authenticity and relevancy, my aim is to accept and be with you where you are in life, but strive to help and guide you to a place where you want to be instead. Identity exploration around race, culture, and gender is a passion of mine, as well as working with teens, young adults, parenting, and families through life transitions.
(206) 429-6885 View (206) 429-6885
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Jensen Baileigh Southwick
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Shoreline, WA 98133
Waitlist for new clients
The only person you will spend every single day of your life with is yourself. Meaning that you ought to come to know, accept and eventually love that person. As a therapist, my approach functions through the lens of learning to understand ourselves and our own unique needs. This often involves the process of undoing how unfairly we’ve learned to treat ourselves, releasing our reliance on maladaptive coping mechanisms and moving on from our previously needed survival strategies. The work we do in therapy enables us to create the life we’ve always desired and deserved.
The only person you will spend every single day of your life with is yourself. Meaning that you ought to come to know, accept and eventually love that person. As a therapist, my approach functions through the lens of learning to understand ourselves and our own unique needs. This often involves the process of undoing how unfairly we’ve learned to treat ourselves, releasing our reliance on maladaptive coping mechanisms and moving on from our previously needed survival strategies. The work we do in therapy enables us to create the life we’ve always desired and deserved.
(206) 432-4917 x1 View (206) 432-4917 x1
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Dan Meier Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shoreline, WA 98133
I primarily provide counseling services to teenagers, young adults, and individuals from within a relational framework.
Welcome! My name is Dan Meier and I am a relational, psychodynamic therapist. In practice, this means I work collaboratively with my clients and pay special attention to stories, embodied messages, and relational dynamics. I work this way because I believe harm and healing both take place within the context of relationship. Counseling offers the opportunity to explore our painful stories in the presence of an attuned, compassionate professional and rediscover our hope. Together, you and I will work toward meaningful change, greater self-acceptance, and deep healing.
I primarily provide counseling services to teenagers, young adults, and individuals from within a relational framework.
Welcome! My name is Dan Meier and I am a relational, psychodynamic therapist. In practice, this means I work collaboratively with my clients and pay special attention to stories, embodied messages, and relational dynamics. I work this way because I believe harm and healing both take place within the context of relationship. Counseling offers the opportunity to explore our painful stories in the presence of an attuned, compassionate professional and rediscover our hope. Together, you and I will work toward meaningful change, greater self-acceptance, and deep healing.
(206) 745-6659 View (206) 745-6659
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Nicole Hollinsworth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shoreline, WA 98133
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes in our lives, we can become overwhelmed by emotions that feel like they could blow us over. Letting ourselves feel these emotions may seem like too much or too inconvenient. As a result, we may begin to hide these emotions through denial, isolation from loved ones, or by acting out. Of course, over time, this can be exhausting and lonely. It can also take a toll on our relationships, as well as our physical, emotional and spiritual health. My hope for you and I is to collaboratively discover ways to meet moments of challenge with openness and kindness.
Sometimes in our lives, we can become overwhelmed by emotions that feel like they could blow us over. Letting ourselves feel these emotions may seem like too much or too inconvenient. As a result, we may begin to hide these emotions through denial, isolation from loved ones, or by acting out. Of course, over time, this can be exhausting and lonely. It can also take a toll on our relationships, as well as our physical, emotional and spiritual health. My hope for you and I is to collaboratively discover ways to meet moments of challenge with openness and kindness.
(206) 429-4162 View (206) 429-4162
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Robin Noel - Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy, Reiki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shoreline, WA 98133
I am a spiritually-oriented psychotherapist who brings energetic depth and heart-felt attunement to each client. If you struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, problems with authority, parenting issues, difficulty with intimacy, perfectionism, addictions, feelings of isolation, rage/anger, numbness, or "living like a zombie," I invite you to contact me so you can begin to rekindle and conduct the force of your inner light. I am comfortable with your fullest expression of difficult emotions and will help you to experience yourself as inherently worthy of safety, respect, and intimacy with others.
I am a spiritually-oriented psychotherapist who brings energetic depth and heart-felt attunement to each client. If you struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, problems with authority, parenting issues, difficulty with intimacy, perfectionism, addictions, feelings of isolation, rage/anger, numbness, or "living like a zombie," I invite you to contact me so you can begin to rekindle and conduct the force of your inner light. I am comfortable with your fullest expression of difficult emotions and will help you to experience yourself as inherently worthy of safety, respect, and intimacy with others.
(206) 339-6273 View (206) 339-6273
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David Gaines
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Shoreline, WA 98155  (Online Only)
Are you finding yourself stuck? Hopeless? Is your relationship struggling with communication, intimacy and connection? You are not alone. You have taken a courageous step in reaching out. My approach to therapy is collaborative, systemic and strengths based. I am interested in the meaning made from your stories and life experiences. I find it is often in these stories, told to us and by us, that we find meaning and purpose. Unfortunately, not all these stories are desirable.
Are you finding yourself stuck? Hopeless? Is your relationship struggling with communication, intimacy and connection? You are not alone. You have taken a courageous step in reaching out. My approach to therapy is collaborative, systemic and strengths based. I am interested in the meaning made from your stories and life experiences. I find it is often in these stories, told to us and by us, that we find meaning and purpose. Unfortunately, not all these stories are desirable.
(425) 382-8410 View (425) 382-8410
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Marcelina Chavez-Penner
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Shoreline, WA 98133  (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Lina. I am a queer, latine(x), white, femme therapist offering support in the greater Seattle area. I specialize in supporting children, teens, and young adults with trauma, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and attachment challenges, especially folks who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. I have experience working with a wide range of clients from children with FASD, young adults working through childhood trauma, and teenagers coming out as trans. Each one of us has a unique set of needs, so I am here to meet you where you are and walk with you at your pace.
Hi, my name is Lina. I am a queer, latine(x), white, femme therapist offering support in the greater Seattle area. I specialize in supporting children, teens, and young adults with trauma, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and attachment challenges, especially folks who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. I have experience working with a wide range of clients from children with FASD, young adults working through childhood trauma, and teenagers coming out as trans. Each one of us has a unique set of needs, so I am here to meet you where you are and walk with you at your pace.
(206) 278-7684 View (206) 278-7684
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Cheryl Koressel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MHP, LMFT, ADHD-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Shoreline, WA 98155  (Online Only)
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families to overcome the challenges life can present.
No one has the blueprint for life's challenges. Clients I have worked with have felt overwhelmed, unsure, and motivation was low. Many experience negative thinking patterns, stress, difficulty with concentration, and hopelessness. These challenges may have impacted well-being, relationships, work, or school. Like you, they were looking for a way forward. I provide counseling to empower my clients to tackle life with confidence. Clients see me to feel supported in their journey, learn new skills and tools, increase executive functioning, create and support relationships, find success, and boost mental health.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families to overcome the challenges life can present.
No one has the blueprint for life's challenges. Clients I have worked with have felt overwhelmed, unsure, and motivation was low. Many experience negative thinking patterns, stress, difficulty with concentration, and hopelessness. These challenges may have impacted well-being, relationships, work, or school. Like you, they were looking for a way forward. I provide counseling to empower my clients to tackle life with confidence. Clients see me to feel supported in their journey, learn new skills and tools, increase executive functioning, create and support relationships, find success, and boost mental health.
(425) 585-4568 View (425) 585-4568
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Dave Werner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shoreline, WA 98155  (Online Only)
Congratulations! You have realized that you can't do it all yourself. Spring is a great time to work on self. I want to "walk" with you as you navigate the challenges of family, school, work, relationships, stress or transitions that you are facing. I have 20 years of experience supporting individuals, youth and families with anxiety, depression, transitions, grief, trauma and day-to-day stressors. I am a client centered therapist who is passionate about uncovering your strengths to help you achieve your goals.
Congratulations! You have realized that you can't do it all yourself. Spring is a great time to work on self. I want to "walk" with you as you navigate the challenges of family, school, work, relationships, stress or transitions that you are facing. I have 20 years of experience supporting individuals, youth and families with anxiety, depression, transitions, grief, trauma and day-to-day stressors. I am a client centered therapist who is passionate about uncovering your strengths to help you achieve your goals.
(206) 800-8544 View (206) 800-8544
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Dr. Suzanne Engelberg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Shoreline, WA 98133  (Online Only)
I Am Accepting New Clients. Are you facing changes in your life, grappling with difficult decisions, or wanting to build better relationships? Are you looking for a therapist who will listen with compassion and without judgement, and who will teach you effective practical tools for your problems? An outside, neutral person to help you find a new perspective?
I Am Accepting New Clients. Are you facing changes in your life, grappling with difficult decisions, or wanting to build better relationships? Are you looking for a therapist who will listen with compassion and without judgement, and who will teach you effective practical tools for your problems? An outside, neutral person to help you find a new perspective?
(206) 746-2479 View (206) 746-2479
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Barbara Garvin Counseling PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Shoreline, WA 98155  (Online Only)
I work with teens, adults, couples, and families on a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, and trauma.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist my approach is systemic and strength-based. I believe in human connection as the most important factor to our own happiness and the health of families and communities. In my work with clients we strive to identify the unique strengths and abilities that will help them cope with life's challenges and build stronger relationships.
I work with teens, adults, couples, and families on a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, and trauma.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist my approach is systemic and strength-based. I believe in human connection as the most important factor to our own happiness and the health of families and communities. In my work with clients we strive to identify the unique strengths and abilities that will help them cope with life's challenges and build stronger relationships.
(425) 598-0705 View (425) 598-0705
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Connie L Sais
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shoreline, WA 98133
I work analytically with adults and adolescents.
Hello and Welcome. I currently have Friday and Saturday appointments available. There are any number of reasons why someone seeks help from a psychotherapist. These starting points are unique to each person. Yet there is often an awareness that a remedy of some kind is needed. This realization may not make securing support any easier. Talking to someone about your concerns, thoughts and feelings can be helpful. I strive to listen attentively and share my thoughts simply.
I work analytically with adults and adolescents.
Hello and Welcome. I currently have Friday and Saturday appointments available. There are any number of reasons why someone seeks help from a psychotherapist. These starting points are unique to each person. Yet there is often an awareness that a remedy of some kind is needed. This realization may not make securing support any easier. Talking to someone about your concerns, thoughts and feelings can be helpful. I strive to listen attentively and share my thoughts simply.
(206) 929-4531 View (206) 929-4531
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Nicole Ruttenberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shoreline, WA 98155
I view therapy as a collaborative relationship. By providing a respectful, judgment-free atmosphere, I hope you will feel comfortable sharing the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that are concerning to you. Through this cooperative and supportive process, my goal is that you will better understand and have compassion for yourself. It is my privilege to work with couples, individuals, families and clients in nontraditional relationships to help navigate life's challenges. I believe in a holistic approach to therapy and I use a variety of techniques from biological, psychosocial, sexual and spiritual perspectives.
I view therapy as a collaborative relationship. By providing a respectful, judgment-free atmosphere, I hope you will feel comfortable sharing the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that are concerning to you. Through this cooperative and supportive process, my goal is that you will better understand and have compassion for yourself. It is my privilege to work with couples, individuals, families and clients in nontraditional relationships to help navigate life's challenges. I believe in a holistic approach to therapy and I use a variety of techniques from biological, psychosocial, sexual and spiritual perspectives.
(206) 429-6596 View (206) 429-6596
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Teen Therapists

What does therapy for teenagers look like?

When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.

How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?

There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.

How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?

It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.

How do you prepare teens for therapy?

You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.