Teletherapy for Washington
Erin Dwyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
University Place, WA 98467 (Online Only)
This being human thing is tricky, isn’t it? At times we all feel a bit lost and alone, overwhelmed, regretful of the past, or fearful of the future. Perhaps you see yourself trying to do everything “right” in order to get to where you want to be or think you’re supposed to be, only to find yourself not making much progress or getting stuck in the same place? Or maybe at this point you’re not even sure anymore what the “right” thing is or where to go from here? I too have experienced this place of frustration. Change is possible and can bring more clarity, healing, connection, strength, calm, and joy!
This being human thing is tricky, isn’t it? At times we all feel a bit lost and alone, overwhelmed, regretful of the past, or fearful of the future. Perhaps you see yourself trying to do everything “right” in order to get to where you want to be or think you’re supposed to be, only to find yourself not making much progress or getting stuck in the same place? Or maybe at this point you’re not even sure anymore what the “right” thing is or where to go from here? I too have experienced this place of frustration. Change is possible and can bring more clarity, healing, connection, strength, calm, and joy!
Phoenix Rises Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spokane, WA 99201 (Online Only)
I empower female, male, and LGBTQ+ professionals who experienced hurtful childhoods or abusive relationships, struggle to let go of the past, feel "like they are not enough", "have to prove their worth", or "settle for less". I help clients understand why they attract "the wrong partners" so they can move on from hurtful relationships and achieve loving partnerships. I welcome ethical non-monogamy, kink, and sex-positivity. I help clients overcome traumatic experiences so they feel safe in their bodies again, regain self-esteem, set boundaries, make self-honoring choices, shed fear of intimacy, and feel free to live authentically.
I empower female, male, and LGBTQ+ professionals who experienced hurtful childhoods or abusive relationships, struggle to let go of the past, feel "like they are not enough", "have to prove their worth", or "settle for less". I help clients understand why they attract "the wrong partners" so they can move on from hurtful relationships and achieve loving partnerships. I welcome ethical non-monogamy, kink, and sex-positivity. I help clients overcome traumatic experiences so they feel safe in their bodies again, regain self-esteem, set boundaries, make self-honoring choices, shed fear of intimacy, and feel free to live authentically.
Greg Arnold
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Bellingham, WA 98226 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is a gift. Its power is rooted in our ancestry, biology, and deep capacities to relate to one another. It isn't something scientists devised in a laboratory. It's a natural process we each have the right to enjoy by simple virtue of being human.
Therapy is a gift. Its power is rooted in our ancestry, biology, and deep capacities to relate to one another. It isn't something scientists devised in a laboratory. It's a natural process we each have the right to enjoy by simple virtue of being human.
Lauren Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Gig Harbor, WA 98332 (Online Only)
Together we will work to rebuild your self esteem, overcome anxiety, and set effective boundaries.
Are you the person everyone depends on to have it together? The friend they call when they need support, the manager they trust to complete the important projects, the daughter they lean on the most. You’re kind, empathetic, and extremely capable, yet somehow these traits are used against you. You’re constantly thinking of you’re to-do list, but there’s never enough time. You pride yourself on giving 100% but it's impossible to do anymore. And you wish you had someone YOU could lean on. I support women as they learn to prioritize themselves, build their self-confidence, and start living lives that actually fill them with joy.
Together we will work to rebuild your self esteem, overcome anxiety, and set effective boundaries.
Are you the person everyone depends on to have it together? The friend they call when they need support, the manager they trust to complete the important projects, the daughter they lean on the most. You’re kind, empathetic, and extremely capable, yet somehow these traits are used against you. You’re constantly thinking of you’re to-do list, but there’s never enough time. You pride yourself on giving 100% but it's impossible to do anymore. And you wish you had someone YOU could lean on. I support women as they learn to prioritize themselves, build their self-confidence, and start living lives that actually fill them with joy.
Sarah Sterling, Mindfulness-Based Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Port Ludlow, WA 98365 (Online Only)
Many of us come to counseling with some sort of an issue like anxiety, depression, or low self esteem.
As a mindfulness-based counselor, I help individuals, adolescents and couples transform their struggles into opportunities for growth, learning and adventure. I help you turn your problems into pathways. This journey is an opportunity to unearth the home that is your deep and abiding sense of self. Drawing on nature wisdom, archetypal patterns, myth, mindfulness and the mind-body connection, I am here to be a guide as you dive into your own depths. I look forward to accompanying you on your journey toward wholeness, freedom and purpose.
Many of us come to counseling with some sort of an issue like anxiety, depression, or low self esteem.
As a mindfulness-based counselor, I help individuals, adolescents and couples transform their struggles into opportunities for growth, learning and adventure. I help you turn your problems into pathways. This journey is an opportunity to unearth the home that is your deep and abiding sense of self. Drawing on nature wisdom, archetypal patterns, myth, mindfulness and the mind-body connection, I am here to be a guide as you dive into your own depths. I look forward to accompanying you on your journey toward wholeness, freedom and purpose.
Do you avoid conflict, people-please, worry about what others think, or feel guilty about saying no, asking for what you want, or setting boundaries? These strategies, while aimed at keeping the peace, start a war inside of you. Eventually, the struggle can lead to social anxiety, low self-esteem, and resentment. If you have a pattern of abandoning your well-being, needs, and feelings to prioritize supporting other people in your life, I can help you listen to what you really want and bring your relationships back into balance.
Do you avoid conflict, people-please, worry about what others think, or feel guilty about saying no, asking for what you want, or setting boundaries? These strategies, while aimed at keeping the peace, start a war inside of you. Eventually, the struggle can lead to social anxiety, low self-esteem, and resentment. If you have a pattern of abandoning your well-being, needs, and feelings to prioritize supporting other people in your life, I can help you listen to what you really want and bring your relationships back into balance.
I work with individuals with a variety of needs and goals, including those in career or life transitions, those struggling with social anxiety, depression, and reporting low self-esteem. I also work with people looking to improve their intimate or family relationships, establish healthy boundaries, and develop the skills to communicate hard things in a loving way. While working with me as your counselor, you'll learn how to make meaning of your life experience, identify what it is that you most need or desire, and make a plan for how to implement positive changes.
I work with individuals with a variety of needs and goals, including those in career or life transitions, those struggling with social anxiety, depression, and reporting low self-esteem. I also work with people looking to improve their intimate or family relationships, establish healthy boundaries, and develop the skills to communicate hard things in a loving way. While working with me as your counselor, you'll learn how to make meaning of your life experience, identify what it is that you most need or desire, and make a plan for how to implement positive changes.
Annika Cook
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT, MedFT, AASECT
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98119 (Online Only)
Desiring to bring connection, healing and vibrancy back into your own life or your relationship? Have you and your partner begun to feel more like roommates than soulmates? Desiring to regain a sense of personal identity and purpose? Change is possible. I work with couples to move them from disconnection to a transformed connection. Individuals from mundane to whole-hearted living.
Desiring to bring connection, healing and vibrancy back into your own life or your relationship? Have you and your partner begun to feel more like roommates than soulmates? Desiring to regain a sense of personal identity and purpose? Change is possible. I work with couples to move them from disconnection to a transformed connection. Individuals from mundane to whole-hearted living.
Lynn Hackstaff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, DCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Why go to therapy? You might seek therapy when experiencing emotional pain or stress, even confusion about a situation or about yourself. Life challenges can pile up and seem overwhelming. Worry can interfere with relationships, work, and sleep. One goal of therapy is to relieve stress and every session should offer greater understanding of issues and relief in some way. Maybe you feel all alone with your concerns—it’s normal to feel that way. Therapy offers a place of understanding and acceptance, a place to be heard, and for you to feel safe with all of your feelings and thoughts, even those that you might feel are strange.
Why go to therapy? You might seek therapy when experiencing emotional pain or stress, even confusion about a situation or about yourself. Life challenges can pile up and seem overwhelming. Worry can interfere with relationships, work, and sleep. One goal of therapy is to relieve stress and every session should offer greater understanding of issues and relief in some way. Maybe you feel all alone with your concerns—it’s normal to feel that way. Therapy offers a place of understanding and acceptance, a place to be heard, and for you to feel safe with all of your feelings and thoughts, even those that you might feel are strange.
Accepting New Clients! I work with adults (18+) who are looking to overcome challenges, define their identities, and unlock their potential. I have a soft spot for serving the 'outsiders': LGBTQIA2S+ folks, kink and fetish enjoyers, sex workers. I'm also a believer in the power of relational healing - we're not meant to go through this life alone. With a mix of somatic therapy practices, I aim to help you find your own path and growth.
Accepting New Clients! I work with adults (18+) who are looking to overcome challenges, define their identities, and unlock their potential. I have a soft spot for serving the 'outsiders': LGBTQIA2S+ folks, kink and fetish enjoyers, sex workers. I'm also a believer in the power of relational healing - we're not meant to go through this life alone. With a mix of somatic therapy practices, I aim to help you find your own path and growth.
With over 20 years of experience, I help individuals reclaim personal power, embrace authenticity, and find fulfillment. I will help you navigate challenges, find your strength, and grow. Sometimes it's addressing past wounds, building self-esteem, or tackling relationship or career obstacles. Licensed in WA and OR specialities include couples therapy, life transitions, depression, and anxiety and supporting LGBTQ clients and families in the coming out process by fostering self-expression, honesty, and self-acceptance. I offer a comprehensive toolkit for thriving.
With over 20 years of experience, I help individuals reclaim personal power, embrace authenticity, and find fulfillment. I will help you navigate challenges, find your strength, and grow. Sometimes it's addressing past wounds, building self-esteem, or tackling relationship or career obstacles. Licensed in WA and OR specialities include couples therapy, life transitions, depression, and anxiety and supporting LGBTQ clients and families in the coming out process by fostering self-expression, honesty, and self-acceptance. I offer a comprehensive toolkit for thriving.
Crystal McGregor
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Woodinville, WA 98072 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with extremely driven, intelligent, creative, achieving, perfectionistic individuals who struggle with work/life balance, relationships, identity, and self esteem issues.
You have drive, fire, and a passion for everything you do. You don’t waste your time and may have tried other therapeutic approaches, with limited results. You are relentless and are not satisfied until you achieve what you desire. You tend to specialize and surround yourself with like-minded people. You want to partner with someone who can match your level of motivation, intensity, focus, and enthusiasm. You set very high standards for yourself and others but are often disappointed. You are unique and gifted, but also feel alone, misunderstood, and on the outside.
I specialize in working with extremely driven, intelligent, creative, achieving, perfectionistic individuals who struggle with work/life balance, relationships, identity, and self esteem issues.
You have drive, fire, and a passion for everything you do. You don’t waste your time and may have tried other therapeutic approaches, with limited results. You are relentless and are not satisfied until you achieve what you desire. You tend to specialize and surround yourself with like-minded people. You want to partner with someone who can match your level of motivation, intensity, focus, and enthusiasm. You set very high standards for yourself and others but are often disappointed. You are unique and gifted, but also feel alone, misunderstood, and on the outside.
I offer mental health therapy, performance improvement, and solution-focused career/educational counseling. Treatment emphasizes improvement of coping skills, emotion management, self-esteem, and wellness. You want a welcoming environment to address thought/emotion patterns and their influence on behavior. You are a client who wants to gain insight, make meaning, & take action toward your future. I will create opportunity for mindful reflection & give you the tools to become a more effective manager of your own life, whether that is addressing mental health, making career/education decisions, or increasing confidence.
I offer mental health therapy, performance improvement, and solution-focused career/educational counseling. Treatment emphasizes improvement of coping skills, emotion management, self-esteem, and wellness. You want a welcoming environment to address thought/emotion patterns and their influence on behavior. You are a client who wants to gain insight, make meaning, & take action toward your future. I will create opportunity for mindful reflection & give you the tools to become a more effective manager of your own life, whether that is addressing mental health, making career/education decisions, or increasing confidence.
Anew Rhythm Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98005 (Online Only)
My work with clients is about turning negatives into positives, growing and becoming stronger, learning new tools and finding solutions. I am here to provide confidential counseling, to accept you where you are at, to help you identify what is getting in the way of positive change and help you set goals you want to achieve. Reaching out is not a sign of weakness but a sign of strength. When you leave my office I want you to feel empowered and have hope for the future. Message me here for a free video or ph consult to see if Im a good fit for you. I am going into full time practice April 2, 2024 and have open weekly spots.
My work with clients is about turning negatives into positives, growing and becoming stronger, learning new tools and finding solutions. I am here to provide confidential counseling, to accept you where you are at, to help you identify what is getting in the way of positive change and help you set goals you want to achieve. Reaching out is not a sign of weakness but a sign of strength. When you leave my office I want you to feel empowered and have hope for the future. Message me here for a free video or ph consult to see if Im a good fit for you. I am going into full time practice April 2, 2024 and have open weekly spots.
Vivian Dregely
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98119 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I firmly believe that therapy should be a transformative and empowering experience. I am dedicated to supporting the mental well-being, personal growth, and fulfilling relationships of millennial adults and couples in Washington State. With authenticity and compassion, I listen, ask the tough questions, and help you uncover new perspectives so that you can grow out of the limiting belief systems and maladaptive behaviors that are holding you back from the life and relationships that you crave.
I firmly believe that therapy should be a transformative and empowering experience. I am dedicated to supporting the mental well-being, personal growth, and fulfilling relationships of millennial adults and couples in Washington State. With authenticity and compassion, I listen, ask the tough questions, and help you uncover new perspectives so that you can grow out of the limiting belief systems and maladaptive behaviors that are holding you back from the life and relationships that you crave.
Telehealth & Over 35+yrs professional experience. If you are open to exploring and accessing your inner wisdom, knowing & releasing what does not serve you & understanding what is preventing you from your sense of well being then I can assist you in your process of enfoldment & self empowerment. You have your own inner wisdom to access. If you are feeling stuck, depressed, stressed, anxious, or struggle with low-self esteem, addictions, negative destructive thinking or relationships, unhappy with your sense of self, life, profession or whatever my intention is to help you discover your empowerment and freedom to be your trueself.
Telehealth & Over 35+yrs professional experience. If you are open to exploring and accessing your inner wisdom, knowing & releasing what does not serve you & understanding what is preventing you from your sense of well being then I can assist you in your process of enfoldment & self empowerment. You have your own inner wisdom to access. If you are feeling stuck, depressed, stressed, anxious, or struggle with low-self esteem, addictions, negative destructive thinking or relationships, unhappy with your sense of self, life, profession or whatever my intention is to help you discover your empowerment and freedom to be your trueself.
My clients often feel overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, have high expectations, and don’t want to burden others. As a result, they sometimes have a hard time not only accepting help but asking for help too. I specialize in stress management, anxiety, moderate/mild depression and relationships. I do a lot of work around negative self talk, self-esteem/worth, assertiveness, self care and boundary setting. For individuals, I start by completing a biopsychosocial assessment, so I can learn about you on multiple levels and better understand your subjective experience. We then move on to setting treatment goals and begin therapy.
My clients often feel overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, have high expectations, and don’t want to burden others. As a result, they sometimes have a hard time not only accepting help but asking for help too. I specialize in stress management, anxiety, moderate/mild depression and relationships. I do a lot of work around negative self talk, self-esteem/worth, assertiveness, self care and boundary setting. For individuals, I start by completing a biopsychosocial assessment, so I can learn about you on multiple levels and better understand your subjective experience. We then move on to setting treatment goals and begin therapy.
I have major experience in helping people with low self esteem and people who had difficult or abusive parents or partners.
I want your therapy experience to be a safe place to explore your life, your problems, and your dreams. Thoreau's quotation says it for me: "I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not when I came to die, discover that I had not lived." Your issues may be small or large. My commitment to you is to respect you as an individual and to really listen to you.
I have major experience in helping people with low self esteem and people who had difficult or abusive parents or partners.
I want your therapy experience to be a safe place to explore your life, your problems, and your dreams. Thoreau's quotation says it for me: "I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not when I came to die, discover that I had not lived." Your issues may be small or large. My commitment to you is to respect you as an individual and to really listen to you.
People seek therapy for many reasons but they usually want to feel heard and understood. Therapy can be a place where you can explore barriers getting in the way of reaching your full potential, learn how to manage strong feelings, and shift unhealthy patterns. Humans are ever-evolving as we navigate this world and its challenges. In our sessions, people feel heard and learn how to better understand each other. We don’t want to just float through life, so let’s start thriving!
People seek therapy for many reasons but they usually want to feel heard and understood. Therapy can be a place where you can explore barriers getting in the way of reaching your full potential, learn how to manage strong feelings, and shift unhealthy patterns. Humans are ever-evolving as we navigate this world and its challenges. In our sessions, people feel heard and learn how to better understand each other. We don’t want to just float through life, so let’s start thriving!
Using clear, measurable goals along with practical skills development, I diagnose and treat an array of issues: Life Transitions, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Bipolar I & II, Mood Swings, Perfectionism, PTSD, Relationship issues, Career/Job issues, Work/Life Balance, Self Esteem, Stress and Stress-Related issues, and Trauma.
**NEW CLIENTS - Please email me** No one deserves to live in pain. For therapy to work, you need three things: curiosity about yourself and your interactions with others, an authentic connection with your therapist, and concrete, practical tools and skills to promote real and lasting change. My job is to facilitate an understanding of what is causing you pain and getting in your way of creating your best life. As your therapist, I don’t “just listen.” I use an integrative approach, combining several modalities to create the most effective treatment for each client. I practice remote therapy with individual adults.
Using clear, measurable goals along with practical skills development, I diagnose and treat an array of issues: Life Transitions, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Bipolar I & II, Mood Swings, Perfectionism, PTSD, Relationship issues, Career/Job issues, Work/Life Balance, Self Esteem, Stress and Stress-Related issues, and Trauma.
**NEW CLIENTS - Please email me** No one deserves to live in pain. For therapy to work, you need three things: curiosity about yourself and your interactions with others, an authentic connection with your therapist, and concrete, practical tools and skills to promote real and lasting change. My job is to facilitate an understanding of what is causing you pain and getting in your way of creating your best life. As your therapist, I don’t “just listen.” I use an integrative approach, combining several modalities to create the most effective treatment for each client. I practice remote therapy with individual adults.
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Online Therapists
Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialized therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.