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Ahimsa Counseling Services
Kimberly Peterson  MA, LMHC  (206) 240-5833
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
119 First Ave S, Suite #360, Seattle, WA 98104
Niche Specialty©: Buddhist Contemplative Psychotherapy. Buddhist Existential Psychotherapy.
Location: Maynard Building, NW cr of First & Washington, 3rd floor, SW cr
General Practice Area: I provide individual and couples counseling for adults seeking deep transformation and greater heart connections. If you suffer from anxiety, depression, relationship issues, loneliness, grief & loss, phase of life transitions, a dysfunctional family of origin, chronic conflict and/or emotional and spiritual emptiness my services may be of great value to you. I have a preference for Buddhist / Existential psychological theory, and offer a unique form of couples counseling that focuses on the Buddhist Eightfold Path. I am trained in a variety of methods to help you feel more at ease in the world. Let's find the way that works best for you. [ Email Kimberly Peterson ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Greg Lewis  MA, LMHC  (206) 387-6429
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
600 1st Ave, Suite #516, Seattle, WA 98104
Location: Located in Pioneer Square.
General Practice Area: My approach is largely psychodynamic in nature, focusing on the evolving relationship between counselor and client as the primary agent of change. I work with people across all areas of the human experience. My practice consists largely of people dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues and recovery from trauma, sexual abuse and domestic violence. I look to form a strong and collaborative relationship with my clients and work to address the needs of the whole person. I am a contracted Provider with Regence Blue Shield and Uniform Medical Plan and have the ability to accept most major insurances as an "out-of-network" provider including the growing Multi-Plan network of providers. Check with your provider to determine benefits for Out-Patient Mental Health services. [ Email Greg Lewis ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Sue Bates M.Ed.
Sue Bates  M.Ed. LMHC  (206) 612-3828
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
1904 3rd Avenue, Suite 918, Seattle, WA 98101
Niche Specialty©: Eating Disorders. I help people work through their ED in a practical, friendly, down to earth approach. I don't just sit and listen. 34 years exp.
Location: Across from Macy's
General Practice Area: FREE REPORT; What Does It (Really) Take To Overcome An Eating Disorder? Go to my web site to get the report. This is also very helpful for Parents of People with ED's. 34 years exp. working with Eating Disorders and Relationship Issues. I have a down to earth, friendly, practical approach. I don't just sit and listen. Call me for a free 20 min. Phone consultation. [ Email Sue Bates ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Christine Wylde,  MA, LMHC  (206) 321-2887
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
600 First Avenue, Suite 430-A, Seattle, WA 98104-2269
Niche Specialty©: Couple or Marriage Counselor. Couples counseling for gay and straight couples.
Location: in the Historic Pioneer Building (where the Seattle Underground Tours start) near the Pergola at First and James.
General Practice Area: For over 15 years I have provided individual counseling, couple counseling and marriage counseling. I counsel both gay and straight couples. I teach couples how to increase positive communication, enhance emotional and sexual intimacy, foster mutual respect and deepen commitment. I draw on the work of Passionate Marriage author David Schnarch and the couple's researcher, John Gottman. With individuals I practice a new research based form of psychotherapy known as Positive Psychology. Using this model we work collaboratively to identify your strengths and talents and use them to meet your current life challenges. You'll learn skills to increase your positive thoughts and manage negative emotions. Together we can work on any needed anxiety counseling, depression counseling, grief and loss counseling or work issues. As a result of our work together most clients emerge with a much stronger and positive sense of self. Call me today to schedule your free 20 minute consultation appointment. [ Email Christine Wylde ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Ms. Michael Susanne Butler,  MA, LMHC  (206) 624-1300
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
600 - 1st Avenue, Suite 215, Seattle, WA 98104-2238
Niche Specialty©: Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Management Counseling. Anxiety about relationships and intimacy--fear of losing oneself and the opposite, being too separate and not knowing how to set boundaries.
Location: downtown in Pioneer Square in the beautiful Pioneer Building next to the Seattle Underground Tours and the Pergola.
General Practice Area: I have an eclectic practice with particular interest in anxiety, depression and trauma, both recent and childhood. I work with both individuals and couples struggling with intimacy - the challenge of holding onto a sense of oneself while being close to the other. I have a strong background in working with families concerning parenting issues with both same sex and heterosexual parents. My approach is analytically informed and I pay close attention to the impact of early experience on your ways of being in the world in the present, and work to heighten your awareness of your patterns so you will experience more choice in how you respond to current life challenges. [ Email Ms. Michael Susanne Butler ]

Bloom counseling
Rebecca Bloom,  MPS, LMHC, ATR-BC  (206) 380-6297
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
600 1st Ave, Suite #629, Seattle, WA 98104
Niche Specialty©: Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Management Counseling. Art Therapy is very helpful in addressing anxiety.
Location: Pioneer Building
General Practice Area: I work with adults, children, and adolescents specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, postpartum & parenting issues, and GLBTQ issues. The focus of my work is to help you address life issues through art therapy. I'd like to help you find the helpful and knowing artists that lives within you, within all of us. By a blending of creativity, education, compassion and encouragement, I hope to help you feel more grounded in your life. [ Email Rebecca Bloom ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Union Therapy
Atta Dawahare,  MDiv, MHP, LMHC  (206) 992-2097
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
216 1st Ave S, Suite #368, Seattle, WA 98104-2504
Niche Specialty©: Relationship Problems. Polyamory / Open Relationships and Spiritual Trauma and assisting couples with a variety of relationship issues.
Location: in the Grand Central Building by the Occidental Square in the Pioneer Square district.
General Practice Area: Individual adults, adolescents and couples. Counseling for relationship problems, boundary issues, power issues, divorce, separation, sexual issues, sexual identity, gender issues, life fulfillment, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), multi-race and mixed race issues, dealing with parents and parenting skills, and depression counseling. [ Email Atta Dawahare ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Donovan Bigelow,  JD, LLM, MA, LMHC  (206) 940-6732
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
The Pioneer Building, 600 First Avenue, Suite 524, Seattle, WA 98104-2229
Niche Specialty©: Dream Interpretation. Freud called dream interpretation the "Royal Road to the Unconscious." It provides powerful and direct access to the deepest levels or your mind and, therefore, allows our work to achieve meaningful and lasting change.
Location: The Pioneer Building right on Pioneer Square in downtown Seattle
General Practice Area: The Only Cure is Strength. Psychoanalytic therapy working with individual adults, adolescents, and couples to understand and resolve depression, stress, and anxiety. Marriage and family conflict resolution including difficult children and adolescents. Sexuality and body image, eating disorders, all types of addiction, love and intimate relationships, balancing work and personal life, and managing emotions effectively. The focus is on strengthening the will/ego and recognizing the unconscious patterns that interfere with personal and professional functioning. Difficulties are often tied to family of origin issues and the relational dynamics that have become internalized. The goal is to initiate a new developmental process that corrects early failures and leads to increased autonomy, a conscious and aesthetic self-creation, and the creation of meaning. This is possible only through a therapeutic relationship that strengthens the self through my deep and respectful listening to you. [ Email Donovan Bigelow ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Anne Ihnen  MA, LMHC, NCC  (206) 748-9640
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
600 First Ave., Suite 426, Seattle, WA 98104-2229
Niche Specialty©: Trauma --emotional or physical. Adult survivors of childhood trauma
Location: Seattle-Pioneer Square.
General Practice Area: I have a gentle approach that recognizes each person's unique strengths and gifts in addition to the issues that brought them to therapy. I see my role as a collaborative partner and guide, and I believe that everyone has the potential to make positive changes in their lives. I help clients connect with and heal the deeper issues underlying their troubling symptoms, working at a pace that feels safe and supportive. I work with people facing a variety of issues, including anxiety, childhood trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, and family of origin issues. My clients describe me as patient, accepting, and a good listener. I believe in the power of therapy to bring positive change and I love my work. For more about how I may be able to help you, please see my website or give me a call. [ Email Anne Ihnen ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Lisa Weinberg,  MA, LMHC  (206) 898-0515
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
600 - 1st Avenue, Suite 314, Seattle, WA 98104-2246
Niche Specialty©: Mindfulness Counseling and Psychotherapy
Location: Pioneer Building at corner of First and James, next to the Seattle Underground Tour and the Pergola.
General Practice Area: I work with people who are feeling stuck or at a crossroads. I know what a difficult and scary place that can be. As a therapist, I meet you just where you're at, with openness and compassion. We'll work together to help you better understand what is getting in your way and how to find your way to a place of greater freedom and possibilities. My background and interest includes work with women and men who are experiencing depression, anxiety, loss and grief, eating disorders, and career and life transitions. [ Email Lisa Weinberg ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Doris Bartel,  MSW, LICSW  (206) 683-2742
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
600 - 1st Avenue, Suite 236, Seattle, WA 98104-2262
Niche Specialty©: Sexual Abuse. Counseling the adult man or woman or adolescent boy or girl who has been sexually abused.
Location: Pioneer Square in Seattle, Washington
General Practice Area: It takes strength and courage to face your problems head on yet, if we don't we will only continue to live in doubt of ourselves and the world around us. Starting therapy is not an easy choice but, hiding behind our fears will ultimately just leave us feeling stuck. I believe we all have a warrior inside of us that can get us through anything life has to offer and I would like to be a part of the process in your discovery of this internal strength. As a compassionate, strength based therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. With sensitivity and compassion, I help clients find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues. [ Email Doris Bartel ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Adrian Jarreau  MA LMHC PsyA - FIPA  20672569202
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
219 - 1st Avenue S., Suite #405, Seattle, WA 98104
Niche Specialty©: Self Esteem Issues. Improving one's relationship to self is the key to success in relationships of all types. I specialize in assessing this all important relationship and bringing awareness to the quality of relating to self. An unaccepting and disrespectful relationship to self is the cause of low self esteem, the perception that others think negatively about you, lack of confidence, inhibitiveness, difficulty with communication and expression, isolation, loneliness, depression, and anxiety. Your work with me will improve how you relate to yourself and therefore bring improvement to all areas mentioned above.
Location: Seattle--Pioneer Square area across from Elliot Bay Books
General Practice Area: I work with individuals ages 12 to elderly, male and female, and couples. The issues I treat most effectively are (not in order of effectiveness): depression, relationship to self, overwhelming sadness, abuse/trauma, relationship problems, low self esteem, motivation problems or procrastination, excessive stress, excessive anger, fearfulness/anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive problems, life changes that are painful or difficult to handle such as a mid life crisis, getting into or out of relationship. Modalities I practice are psychodynamic, psychoanalysis, psychoanalytic psychotherapy, client centered. [ Email Adrian Jarreau ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Kimberly O'Brien,  MA, LMHC  (206) 579-1926
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
600 First Avenue, Suite 314, Seattle, WA 98104-2259
Niche Specialty©: Abortion: (Post-Abortion Counseling). post abortion counseling
Location: Pioneer Building, corner of First & James, next to the home of Seattle Underground tours.
General Practice Area: I work with individuals and couples who are looking to explore specific issues or pursue ongoing personal growth. Areas of focus are stress reduction counseling; gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues; and pregnancy decision-making including post-abortion counseling. I also have experience working with anxiety counseling, depression counseling, relationship problems, sexuality or identity issues, grief and loss counseling, family of origin health concerns, life transitions, work changes or challenges and spirituality. I have over five years of experience counseling women who have experienced an abortion and are dealing with on-going feelings, in particular complicated feelings of grief and loss. My compassionate counseling style provides you with the support and guidance to find healing within yourself. Primarily, we will focus on what is happening for you in the present time, although often discussion of related past experiences can help us understand a current situation. [ Email Kimberly O'Brien ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Erin Rogich,  MA, LMHC  (206) 903-3133
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
219 First Avenue S., Suite 405C, Seattle, WA 98104-2551
Niche Specialty©: Women's Issues. Therapy for the woman seeking to create new possibilities in relationships, career, family, parenting, personal or physical health.
Location: on first avenue, just south of Pioneer Square in downtown Seattle.
General Practice Area: I have provided adult, child and family psychotherapy for over seven years in school-based, private, inpatient and outpatient settings. My clinical focus is on depression counseling, anxiety counseling, trauma, anger-management, relationship problems and skills, communication, and life-changes. I work with individuals, couples and families seeking to replace feelings of frustration, helplessness, fear, isolation and sadness with feelings of clarity, understanding, respect, love, and hope for new possibilities in their lives. My therapeutic approach is strength-based, client-centered and supportive. I help clients identify patterns of thinking and behaving that keep them from achieving their "highest self" by replacing "obstacles," or limiting thoughts and behaviors, with new approaches and ways of "being in the world." I believe that an authentic, open and trusting relationship is the basis upon which genuine growth and change can occur in therapy. [ Email Erin Rogich ]
  

Integrative Psychotherapy
Joan Cartales,  MA, LMHC  (206) 375-5955
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
600 First Ave Suite #526, Seattle, WA 98104
Niche Specialty©: Mindfulness Counseling and Psychotherapy. Mindfulness techniques and training are incorporated into my work, both with individuals and couples.
Location: Pioneer Building at First & Yesler in Pioneer Square
General Practice Area: Welcome to Integrative Psychotherapy. I provide therapy to adults struggling with depression, anxiety, and related mood disorders. My approach to therapy includes mindfulness based practices and I work with people incorporating mindfulness into their daily lives to achieve integration of various aspects of oneself and one's life into a cohesive, meaningful whole. I also work with couples struggling with communication and compatibility issues. I assist people facing difficult transitions, unexpected changes, and challenging decisions in their lives. Working with older adults and their families and supporting people struggling with end of life and age-related issues are some of my areas of expertise. I facilitate a SMART Recovery meeting every Tuesday for those struggling with addictive or problems behaviors they wish to change. More information about SMART Recovery is available at www.smartrecover.org. [ Email Joan Cartales ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Sakura Counseling
Rachel LordKenaga,  MA, LMHC, ATR   (206) 419-5052
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
1200 6th Ave, Suite 2001, Seattle, WA 98101
Location: Located in the Park Place Building, on 6th Ave and University St, adjacent to the Freeway Park connecting Downtown Seattle and Capitol Hill.
General Practice Area: Individuals, Couples and Groups. From teenagers to older adults. I work from an existential framework and am interested in supporting growth, resilience and creating meaning. I use both creative art therapy and talk therapy in my practice. I utilize the Gottman technique with couples, to help them come into their ideal relationship with shared menaing. Some areas of focus: abuse, anxiety, trauma, depression, identity, coming out, loss and grief, and end of life issues. [ Email Rachel LordKenaga ]

Erica Helm Meade  MA LMHC  (206) 448-0848
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
2025 First Ave, Suite 720 MarketPlace Tower, Seattle, WA 98121
Niche Specialty©: Mindfulness Counseling and Psychotherapy. Helping clients adjust to: Career and job changes, Geographical moves, Loss of a loved one, Divorce, Remarriage, Menopause, Empty nest, Coming out, Career change, Blended family, Young adults coming of age, Recovery from accident or illness.
Location: Pike Market Area
General Practice Area: Since 1986 I've been counseling individuals and couples. My style is warm, compassionate, and direct. I help clients through challenging times such as divorce, bereavement, and career change; and support them in healing past hurts. I enjoy working with motivated adults who wish to strengthen their innate gifts and overcome blocks to lead more authentic, creative, fulfilling lives. My method is integrative. I use archetypal, developmental, family systems, and transpersonal approaches; and employ body awareness, journal writing, inner dialogue, dreamwork, relaxation techniques, and guided imagery to help clients toward positive change. I help couples forge a win-win approach to intimacy, caring, responsibility, and fun. Same sex couples welcome. All faiths and spiritual disciplines welcome. [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Trevor Slocum Counseling Services
Trevor Slocum,  MA, NCC, LMHC  (206) 651-5349
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
119 First Ave S, Suite 360, Seattle, WA 98104
Niche Specialty©: Buddhist Contemplative Psychotherapy. for individuals, couples, and groups
Location: Pioneer Square
General Practice Area: Are you looking for more joy and better relationships? Trevor's psychotherapy practice helps people open to their experience so they can effectively create joy and meaning in their lives and let go of the life-patterns that limit them. Having spent four years within a Buddhist order, he uses his training in mindfulness to help others explore their embodied mind and develop calm confidence. After traveling widely, Trevor trained as a therapist, receiving his MA in Existential Phenomenological Therapeutic Psychology from Seattle University. He is a nationally certified counselor and is licensed in Washington as a mental health counselor. From 2007 to 2011, he worked as a psychotherapist in community mental health, treating the chronically mentally ill. He joined Ahimsa Counseling Services in 2008. Trevor's psychotherapy practice is dedicated to helping people relieve suffering, improve their relationships, and reach their fullest potential. He practices Relational Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy from an Existential as well as Buddhist perspective. He enjoys working with individuals and couples on relationships issues. As an experienced mediator, with training in Non-Violent Communication, he uses Emotionally Focused Therapy in his work with couples to help deepen intimacy and navigate through conflict. Currently, Trevor provides psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and groups, in private practice at Ahimsa Counseling Services on Tuesdays through Saturdays. [ Email Trevor Slocum ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Beacon Couple & Family Therapy, LLC
Phil Brown,  PhD, LMFT  (206) 780-1036
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
600 First Ave., Suite 516, Seattle, WA 98104
Niche Specialty©: Couple or Marriage Counselor. We help couples learn to listen to one another, reduce conflict, and get their relationships back on track.
Location: The Pioneer Building at Pioneer Square on 1st Ave.
General Practice Area: General Practice Area: BEACON COUPLE & FAMILY THERAPY Our focus is relationships. We believe that relationships within the couple and family system have tremendous power to create meaningful and lasting change. For most people, family realtionships (both past and present) are the focal point of their lives. Such relationships are often the source of our greatest joys, fears, pain, hopes, and aspirations. BCFT's systemic approach assumes that both members of the couple system play a part in creating and maintaining any conflict or problem. However, this also means that each can play an essential role in resolving any difficulties. We collaborate with the couple and/or family in ways that help reduce distress and co-create healthier relationships in our client's lives. Serving: Children-Adolescents-Couples-Families Specialty areas: Couples Counseling Step/Blended Families Child/Teen/Parent Conflicts Primary Modalities Employed: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Structural Family Therapy [ Email Phil Brown ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Ryan Lewis Counseling
Ryan Lewis,  MA, LMHCA  (206) 467-4080
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
600 First Ave., Suite #527, Seattle, WA 98126
Niche Specialty©: Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Transsexual or Questioning. Many individuals in the LGBTQI community struggle with depression, anxiety, behavioral addictions, internalized homophobia, trauma, low self-worth, and much more. If you are struggling with your sexual identity, sexual orientation, or sexual behaviors that are causing you distress, Psychotherapy and Counseling can help. Therapy can offer you a platform to navigate your way through the challenging areas in your life that may be causing you uncertainty, stress, and confusion.
Location: My office is located on the corner of 1st & James in the historic Pioneer Building (suite 527)
General Practice Area: The decision to pursue psychotherapy and counseling services is an important and personal one. I offer a free 25-minute consultation appointment to help you decide if psychotherapy and the services I provide will meet your needs. This consultation appointment is an opportunity for me to learn about you, your concerns and your goals, and it's also a time for you to evaluate me as a therapist and to see if I will be a good fit for you. As a therapist, I can offer you an objective perspective and a safe environment for you to explore the aspects of your life that are challenging or creating you hardship. Together we can help you become more self-reliant, self-assured, adaptable and balanced in order to achieve your goals. I invite you to explore my website to learn more about the benefits of psychotherapy and the services I provide. A complete list of my services and my clinical areas of focus can be found under my "Services" Page. [ Email Ryan Lewis ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Counseling-NW
Janette Brown,  MA, LMFT  (206) 524-3645
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
600 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
Niche Specialty©: Relationship Problems. Personal Empowerment is a focus. Since 1974, I have helped facilitate people making changes in their lives or enriching their relationships. We work on both personal awareness and renewed motivation, so that life feels more satisfying.
Location: The heritage Pioneer Building, in Pioneer Square, at the park of trees.
General Practice Area: Comprehensive Counseling Services since 1974 Individual Therapy, Couples or Family Therapy, and Coaching are services offered. Counseling for Depression, Anxiety, and Grief or Loss is available. Dream interpretation is a specialty, with regularly scheduled classes & workshops (UW or private). I use a well-researched method recommended by Washington State Human Services for work with individuals & families to help clients move closer to what they want from their lives. The 'here and now' emphasis I favor catalyzes a strong attitude toward connecting to life and to those we care about. To meet and discuss what you want to accomplish through counseling sessions, please contact me at Counseling-NW. The first 20 minutes are free. [ Email Janette Brown ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Your Path Counseling, LLC
Jennifer Augé,  MA, LMHCA  (206) 790-2158
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
600 First Ave., Suite 622, Seattle, WA 98104
Location: Pioneer Building, at the corner of 1st and James in Pioneer Square
General Practice Area: Are you feeling disconnected from the people in your life? Do you want to build, repair, or strengthen your relationships? Are you struggling with issues such as trust, intimacy, infidelity, or jealousy? Often in life we know we are dissatisfied, but are perhaps not sure why, and are even less certain about what to do to change it. This impacts our functioning, self-esteem, and our ability to deal with life's challenges. I work with individuals and couples, and am particularly interested in relationship difficulties, healthy communication, and women's issues. My aim is to assist people in understanding their pasts and approaching the future in an intentional and action-oriented way. My stance is one of openness and acceptance, with respect for my clients and their experiences, and a belief in their ability and desire to grow and change. I earned an MA in Existential-Phenomenological Therapeutic Psychology at Seattle University. I offer discounts to students and those experiencing financial hardship, as well as a half-hour initial consultation at no charge. Credit cards accepted. [ Email Jennifer Augé ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Self-Empowerment Therapy and Life Coaching
Justine Joslyn,  PhC, MA, LMHCA  (206) 697-6206
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
600 First Avenue, Suite #622, Seattle, WA 98104
Niche Specialty©: Couple or Marriage Counselor. Couples and marriage counseling using research-based treatments
Location: Corner of 1st and James in Pioneer Square across from Starbucks and Magic Mouse Toys.
General Practice Area: My style is informal and interactive. Our work together is based on your strengths and tailored to your unique situation. I offer a realistic plan that will empower you to make positive, lasting changes. These changes may be dramatic - such as stopping self-destructive behaviors. They may also involve gentler processes such as grieving and self-forgiveness. I provide both therapy and life/business coaching services that are helpful for a range of goals. Relationships, stress, life transitions, self doubt, overwhelming emotions, creativity and career issues can be addressed. I can help with recovering from difficult childhoods, trauma and abuse, using research-based treatments. I provide support for contemplative and spiritual disciplines. I have had great success combining the best of Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness, Positive Psychology and Narrative approaches. The treatment I have developed, Self Empowerment Therapy (SET), expands these approaches with powerful, motivational techniques from fields outside of psychology. It includes tailored homework, accountability and other techniques that ensure you see progress more quickly than most therapies. SET is based on the premise that you can access your highest potential more quickly in the presence of a skilled helper who truly believes in you. Credit cards accepted. Evening and weekend appointments available. [ Email Justine Joslyn ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Kimbrough Allan Besheer  M.Div. LMHC IAAP  (206) 232-3253
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
219 First Avenue S, Suite #405, Seattle, WA 98104
Niche Specialty©: Dream Interpretation. Dreamwork or dream interpretation, is a method that seeks out understanding of the outer situation in one's life with the additional inner information that dreams can often bring. However, I should add that having dreams is not a 'requirement' for therapy.
Location: The corner of First Avenue and Main Street.
General Practice Area: Overall, I have found that my clients have fallen into two general areas of need. The first group is made up of those in early adulthood who are dealing with questions of vocation and relationship. The second group are those dealing with issues of mid-life, which may include a major change in primary relationship to partner or spouse, and the reconfiguration of priorities and emotional needs toward the second half of life. These are general categories, but within them lie symptoms such as depression, fear, trauma and grief. I have also acquired a special expertise in dealing with spirituality and stages of spiritual growth, with those who are affiliated with a religious group and those who are not. In addition I have worked with several adult children of alcoholics, adults with ADD, and the children of parents with major psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia and major depression. I find myself after twenty years in practice continually fascinated by the richness of each personal story and the wonder of the potential for healing that lives within each one of us, as in the therapeutic relationship between my clients and myself. And, I should add, that while many come to me because of their interest in-, or curiosity about- Jungian psychology and this approach to the psyche or soul, this is not a requirement for seeking out therapy with me. I welcome your inquiries and hope that I can answer the questions you may have about how to begin. [ Email Kimbrough Allan Besheer ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Ken Kimmel  MA, LMHC, LMFT  (206) 447-1895 ext. #1
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Jungian Analyst
219 First Ave S, Suite #405, Seattle, WA 98104
Niche Specialty©: Relationship Problems. MEN who can't ever seem to find the "right" woman, whose avoidance or fear of getting too close in relationships may underlie their problems. WOMEN who are repeatedly attracted to narcissistic men who can't love, despite the pain and depression their choices cause them.
Location: NW corner of First Ave S and Main St in Pioneer Square, in the New England Building
General Practice Area: Individuals and couples. Most of us at one time in our lives must face loss, depression, great sadness, loneliness, or anxiety that we cannot cope with by ourselves. Entering into psychotherapy requires the greatest courage, but it also offers the greatest opportunities. It is often the most difficult times in life that compel us to face our deepest fears and to change old patterns. While "keeping us safe" those old patterns may deny our chances for change and achieving deeper intimacy and a full life. As an author, psychotherapist and psychoanalyst in private practice since 1981, it is still an amazing process--an honor really--to sit with my clients and listen to their profoundly human stories. It is not easy to trust and depend upon a therapist, especially when we learn at a very young age that people closest to us often go away. While I am well versed in a variety of therapeutic approaches with individuals and couples, in the end I must acknowledge one simple truth: People don't tend to get better in psychotherapy without a deep sense of human connection and care from the other--someone who can help us to transcend our isolation, who can bear our pain and sadness even when we cannot, and who can help us to uncover our capacities for emotional resilience, greater intimacy, deeper awareness, and independent thinking. [ Email Ken Kimmel ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Elaine Webster,  MA, LMHC  (206) 355-9932
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
1511 3rd Ave, Suite 1000, Seattle, WA 98101
Niche Specialty©: Couple or Marriage Counselor. Couples Therapy - Are you stuck in unhealthy communication or behavior patterns with your partner--having the same arguments over and over again without resolving anything? Are you avoiding important conversations because you are afraid of creating conflict? I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), a proven method to break old destructive communication patterns and rebuild the connections between you.
Location: In The Melbourne Tower at 3rd and Pike
General Practice Area: I counsel individual adult men and women and do couples therapy, marriage counseling and family counseling. I provide depression counseling, loss and grief counseling, divorce counseling, anxiety counseling, and counseling for marital distress, infidelity, relationship problems, parenting concerns, new parent adjustment, and life transitions. I often treat clients with panic attacks, generalized worry, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), post partum mood disorders, trauma, job stress, career change, mid-life re-evaluation. I have specialized training in Emotion Focused Therapy for couples (advanced), attachment theory and depth psychotherapy. My counseling approach is specific to who you are and your individual and family needs. I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years of counseling experience, and I have learned a great deal about what truly helps people from many wise therapists, researchers and clients. I understand empathy and a desire to listen deeply to others as a gift, a vocation and a privilege. I am a certified Gottman Educator for "Bringing Baby Home" workshops for new parents. Up to 70% of couples experience profound stress, conflict and a decline in marital satisfaction when a new baby joins the household. Given the increased interpersonal, social and economic pressure new parents experience, it is important to provide marital counseling and support new parents in their transition to parenthood. [ Email Elaine Webster ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Angie Canelli,  MA, LMHC, NCC  (206) 424-4604
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
1200 Sixth Ave, Suite 2001, Seattle, WA 98101
Niche Specialty©: Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Transsexual or Questioning. I have been working with the LGBTQ Community for several years. I work with gay and lesbian couples and families. I have proficient experience in working with families and couples where there may be a person or people questioning gender, coming out at transgendered or already identify as transgender. I have focused on Transgender, Gender Variant and Gender Queer individuals as an advocate and a therapist.
Location: Downtown Seattle in the Park Building near Freeway Park.
General Practice Area: Welcome to my practice! I work with children, adolescents, and adults, couples and families. I specialize in Depression and Anxiety issues, past Physical and Sexual Trauma and Identity Issues. When working with clients, I am especially sensitive to how oppression (racism, sexism, transphobia, biphobia, homophobia, ageism, classism, anti-Semitism, ableism, etc.) impacts mental health and over all self-identity. I use a person centered approach with mindfulness based cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment based therapy. I have worked in human services for over 15 years and I have worked as a therapist in community mental health for the past seven years. During this time I have received extensive training on helping individuals recover from past trauma, depression, anxiety and many other personal struggles. I have taught counseling skills at a university level and I have worked as a clinical supervisor for other therapists for several years. Teaching counseling to others has greatly increased my own awareness and skill-level as a psychotherapist. [ Email Angie Canelli ]

Creative Art Therapy
Elizabeth Donahue  MA LMHC ATR  (206) 409-1600
Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Art Therapist
600 First Avenue, Suite #629, Seattle, WA 98104
Niche Specialty©: Adolescents and teenagers. Art therapy is very useful in working with adolescents, who are at a developmental stage in which introspection and self defenses are high. Adolescents often express themselves and explore their identities creatively, and are therefore very open to using the creative process of art therapy as a form of self expression.
Location: My office is located at at the corner of James/Yesler and 1st Avenue at 600 First Avenue, Suite 629.
General Practice Area: I have been practicing art therapy and mental health counseling in the Seattle area since 2005. I provide counseling services for children, adolescents, and adults using both art therapy and traditional talk therapy techniques. I work with a range of emotional and behavioral issues and provide services that include therapy for depression and anxiety, parent child relationship issues, family conflict, grief counseling, and trauma. [ Email Elizabeth Donahue ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Roots to Branches
Joey Pickering  MA, LMHC, CMHS  (206) 550-3830
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
600 1st Ave, Suite 530, Seattle, WA 98104
Niche Specialty©: Adolescents and teenagers. Youth and young adult counseling services related to: anxiety, depression, challenging behaviors, family adjustments, school stressors, leaving home and defining your identity, and other general life adjustments.
Location: Pioneer Square - located in the historic Pioneer Building
General Practice Area: Roots to Branches provides a safe space to explore a deeper understanding of yourself and what your next steps are in order to achieve a healthier, more satisfied, you. We take a special interest in: youth and young adult concerns, LGBTQI matters, gender identity, non-traditional family structures, and parenting support. Other common areas addressed include: anxiety, depression, negative behavior patterns, school stress, coming out, and various life adjustments. Services such as providing community resources, consultation, and clinical supervision are also available. Adlerian/Individual Psychology and CBT methods are the main modalities utilized; this helps us to focus on goal setting and the supports needed to achieve those goals. However, blending other methods that work, including self-assessments of your progress, are incorporated as needed. Joey Pickering, MA, LMHC, CMHS has over ten years of experience working with youth and their families in school settings throughout the Seattle area, at-risk youth outreach, art groups, after school programming, private practice, and crisis response. Noticing the lack of support services for teens, especially those in the LGBTQI community, led to the creation of Roots to Branches - a counseling and consultation service open to working with queer youth, young adults, and gender variant children and their families; giving support when addressing school/community partners as well. [ Email Joey Pickering ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Seeking Perspective Counseling
Laura Kramer,  MA, LMHCA, CDPT  (253) 642-6350
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
600 1st Ave, Suite 625, Seattle, WA 98104
General Practice Area: I provide counseling to adults seeking a more fulfilling and compassionate connection to others, and to themselves. If you struggle with depression, anxiety, self-acceptance, trauma, isolation, relationships, addiction, feeling stuck in a rut, or are simply seeking a deeper connection with your heart, we can access the path you are seeking. You can experience a more profound and soulful life; I would like to work with you to figure out how. I come from a depth psychology perspective that centers us in the present moment, engaging compassion, gentleness, and patience so that your authentic self can truly be revealed. My background prepares me to work with men and women to address the unique ways experiences, families of origin, and identities have shaped perspective. [ Email Laura Kramer ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Joseph Losi,  MA, LMFTA  (206) 595-2577
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
1800 Westlake Ave N, Suite #303, Seattle, WA 98109
Niche Specialty©: Men's Issues. Men's Issues: Become more emotionally aware, less reactive and more in-control of self for positive impact upon your relationships.
Location: Watermark Office Suites, just south of China Harbor on Westlake Ave N.
General Practice Area: Therapy for Men: Do you wonder why you get angry so easily? Find yourself spending more and more time alone?Repeatedly come up against the same barriers in your life or career? Find it difficult to trust others or connect on emotionally? Have difficulty parenting your children? Struggle to stay faithful to your wife or partner? Increasingly fight with your wife or partner? Find yourself looking at Internet porn more frequently? Question your role in your family? Feel anxious, depressed or alone? My work with men is grounded in my ultimate belief that you are completely capable of coming to know all the emotions that have been driving the behavior that may be handicapping your life. As you become more aware of your emotions you will begin to grow the self-acceptance that not only positively affects you, but also reverberates among all the people you come in contact with. Your relationships will become more authentic, honest, attractive, rewarding. This work is not about being nicer to others; it's about becoming more emotionally aware, less reactive and more in-control of your innate masculine power. Coming into a greater understanding and awareness of the limiting messages passed down to us by parents, community and society is the first step toward unlocking your true potential and living a more satisfying life. Although challenging, the rewards will positively affect all aspects of your life & relationship. [ Email Joseph Losi ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Emily Preston,  MA, LMHC, R-DMT  (206) 805-9411
Psychotherapist/ Expressive Arts Therapist
600 First Avenue, Suite 239, Seattle, WA 98104
Location: The Pioneer Building on First Avenue in Pioneer Square, between Cherry and James
General Practice Area: I work with adolescents and adults, mostly on an individual basis. Some reasons people may come to me may be that they are struggling with depression or anxiety, trauma,life transitions, relationship issues, grief and loss, body-based issues (eating disorders, sexual identity), or generally feeling stuck or alone. Modalities used in therapy include verbal psychotherapy, expressive arts therapy including art, movement, role play, and Internal Family Systems Therapy, which is way to bring our many internal "parts" into more functional and peaceful balance. I look forward to supporting you as you explore your challenges,struggles, and own self-growth. [ Email Emily Preston ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Kayla Weiner, PhD, LMHC  (206) 343-0828
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
1511 3rd Ave, Suite 1000, Seattle, WA 98101
Niche Specialty©: LIFE TRANSITION is the area in which I most like to work. Are you a woman or a man just out of college? leaving home? getting married? having a child? getting divorced? facing an illness? All these situations come with difficulties that can throw one off center. I help each person find their inner voice to lead them to a more full and meaningful life. Paying close attention to thoughts, emotions and body feelings is the first step. The goal is the integration of all aspects of one's being.
Location: Melbourne Tower near Pike Place Market and Westlake Mall
General Practice Area: I am an experienced therapist providing individual therapy services for women and men seeking relief of past pain and/or current distress due to life transitions* who have hope for their future. I have a strong belief in the power of the human spirit to thrive. * See Niche specialty. I work with women and men to help them resolve past problems, current distresses and rid themselves of patterns of behavior which inhibit their ability to live a full and productive life. I am clear and direct in my guidance yet very caring and compassionate. I see life as a journey for the purpose of personal growth and awareness leading to productive involvement in the world. My areas of expertise include, but are not limited to:ADOPTION * AGING * CROSS CULTURAL COUNSELING * DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES * EXISTENTIAL/SPIRITUAL * GAY,LESBIAN, BIXSEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER ISSUES * GRIEF/LOSS * GENDER IDENTITY * LIFE TRANSITIONS *DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY * PHYSICAL HEALTH ISSUES * RELATIONSHIPS. I base my work on a number of theories and use a variety of tools including, but not limited to, talk therapy; attachment theory; Gestalt Therapy; dream, art and movement analysis; guided imagery; dream discussion. I am EMDR trained. I sometimes recommend massage, yoga, drama or other supplementary practices to aid in the growth process. [ Email Kayla Weiner ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Lahab Al-Samarrai
Lahab Al-Samarrai  MA LCPC LMHC  (206) 696-4646
Clinical Psychotherapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor
600 First Avenue, Suite #516, Seattle, WA 98104
Location: The Pioneer Building in Pioneer Square.
General Practice Area: I believe the only prerequisite for being a candidate for psychotherapy is a desire to become more conscious about your life and to change those characteristics that are roadblocks to achieving your goals. I believe that dreams provide insight into your life and are therefore revealing and important to understand. Whatever your concerns or challenges, if you are willing to embark on a journey toward consciousness, I would be happy to guide you. I work extensively with children, adolescents and families, helping with developmental, psychological, emotional and transitional issues. I have worked with married couples who are determining how to either strengthen or peacefully dissolve their relationships. I have studied and lectured on Jungian theory using dreams as a guide to explore hidden potential. Specialties Relationship Issues Depression Child or Adolescent Issues: Addiction Anxiety or Fears Attention Deficit (ADHD) Divorce Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence Eating Disorders Life Coaching Loss or Grief Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Dream Analysis Parenting Sex Therapy Substance Abuse Trauma and PTSD Mental Health: Dissociative Disorders Impulse Control Disorders Personality Disorders Psychosis Thinking Disorders Client Focus Gender: All Ethnicity: Any, Other Racial or Ethnic Background Religious Orientation: Any Age: Children (6 to 10) Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19) Adults Categories: Bisexual Clients Gay Clients Lesbian Clients Transsexual Clients Easy Access Nearby Towns: Seattle, WA Nearby Counties: King Nearby Zips: 98101, 98104, 98121 [ Email Lahab Al-Samarrai ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Nancy Case Counseling
Nancy Case,  MA, LMHCA  (206) 778-5854
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
901 Boren Ave, Suite #1300, Seattle, WA 98104
Location: Located in the Cabrini Medical Tower near the corner of Madison St and Boren Ave
General Practice Area: I believe, and the research has shown, that an authentic, collaborative and empathetic relationship between the client and the therapist is one of the key elements in successful therapy. As such, I strive to provide each client with a safe and trusting environment where we may work together to explore what has brought you to therapy including goals, pressing concerns and distressing symptoms. My therapeutic approach is based in an existential framework and influenced by various other theories and styles including humanism, mindfulness therapy, cognitive-behavioral concepts and early childhood attachment theory. My role as a therapist will be to help facilitate your journey toward greater self-awareness and authenticity in the pursuit of better living. [ Email Nancy Case ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

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