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  Designed to help consumers seeking counseling or group therapy to find the right mental health counselor, therapist, social worker or psychotherapist in the East Lake Union (Eastlake) neighborhood of  Seattle King County Washington 98109, 98102.

Eastlake Area
Seattle, Washington
(WA) 98109, 98102

Seattle Wellness Counseling
Shira Wilson-Gross,  MA, LMHCA  (206) 769-6584
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
3245 Fairview Avenue E., Suite #200, Seattle, WA 98102-3053
Niche Specialty©: Chronic Pain or illness. Counseling adults and adolescents who are living with physical illness or chronic pain, and their caregivers and family members.
Location: One block west of Eastlake Avenue, near the University Bridge.
General Practice Area: I specialize in counseling those living with medical conditions and chronic physical illness. In addition to the traumatic impact disease can have on one's physical health, illness can also assault one's sense of self, change relationships, and can create a profound sense of isolation, anxiety, depression, anger and loss. I offer a sympathetic, compassionate place for grieving, for learning new ways to cope, and for gaining a greater sense of control over your situation to improve quality of life. My counseling style is a holistic one with a focus in mindfulness-based, mind-body psychotherapy. The scope of my training and experience comprises other issues, including: depression and mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief, life transitions, parenting, and relationship issues. I counsel adults and adolescents and offer individual and group therapy in Seattle and Bellevue. [ Email Shira Wilson-Gross ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Brenda Smyk  MA, LMHC   (206) 781-7740
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
1800 Westlake Ave N, Suite #204, Seattle, WA 98109
Niche Specialty©:Relationship Problems. Whether relating is problematic with another person, with work or school, or with food, sex or substances, therapy can help you get to the core of it.
Location: On Lake Union
General Practice Area: Psychotherapy for individual adults, couples and groups. My approach blends thoughtful insight with empathetic support to help you to get to the root of problems and make beneficial life choices and changes. My style is interactive and dynamic and provides a safe and non-judgmental environment in which to explore your concerns. I work with issues of personal and spiritual growth, emotional stress, relationship problems and emotional intimacy, loss and grief, low self-esteem, depression and anxiety, attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), trauma and addiction. [ Email Brenda Smyk ]  

Brien Wood,  MA, LMHC  (206) 571-3069
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
3123 Fairview Ave East, Suite #C, Seattle, WA 98102
Niche Specialty©: Couple or Marriage Counselor. Helping marriages, committed relationships, and families to flourish by respectfully providing guidance, therapy, and educational resources to create new interactions and reconnect to the love in your relationship.
Location: Eastlake Neighborhood on the water just west of the Eastlake Bar and Grill
General Practice Area: I provide couples counseling, marriage counseling, family counseling, family therapy practice. What does the family counselor, marriage therapy, couples therapy recommend in dealing with a cheating spouse, after the affair, rebuilding trust, cheating husband, sexless relationship, and other intimacy and relationship problems. Trained in the John Gottman, "Gottman Approach," to developing healthy couples, healthy families, finding love, and learning fair fighting and fighting fair as a means of overcoming relationship problems. Counseling for agoraphobia or anger problems, depression counseling nd therapy, anxiety counseling, generalized anxiety disorder and other mood disorders. [ Email Brien Wood ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Amanda Franklin,  M Ed, LMHC, AAMFT  (206) 854-6436
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
2021 Minor Ave. East, Suite #1, Seattle, WA 98102
Niche Specialty©: Couple or Marriage Counselor. About a third of my clients are couples, whether legally married or not, straight or same-sex, recently met or together for decades. If I do my job well, each member of a couple will feel supported and understood by me -- but, far more importantly, supported, understood, and treasured by their partner. Some couples use therapy to improve their relationship, some to end it with a minimum of damage, and some to make decisions about whether or not to remain together. I love working with couples -- it is complex, fascinating, and worthy work.
Location: My office is on the east side of Lake Union, blocks away from I-5, a half mile away from Highway 99, and just south of where I-405 merges with I-5.
General Practice Area: Along with a general therapy practice for individuals, I have the following specializations: * marriage counseling / couples therapy, for people who are straight and gay, married and not married * children and teenagers, with both individual and family therapy * families which are divorcing, blending, fostering, adopting, or otherwise reshaping * the issues and choices which typically affect young women, particularly those who are 18-30 * questions of a spiritual or religious nature – with no pressure or urging from me in any particular spiritual or religious direction * adults and children who have been sexually abused * master's level clinicians who need supervision towards licensure (both MHCs and MFTs), as well as licensed clinicians who want ongoing learning and support * people who are uninsured or otherwise financially challenged to find otherwise competent, time-unlimited therapy – I charge on a sliding scale, and am fortunate to be able to accept some clients at a lower fee than are many of my peers. My work hours are Monday-Thursday, 4:00-9:00 pm, so I can nearly always accommodate a client who needs an evening appointment. For a longer description of my background and interests, as well as specific driving directions, please see my website: www.amandafranklin.net. [ Email Amanda Franklin ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Kimberly O'Brien, MA, LMHC
Kimberly O'Brien,  MA, LMHC  (206) 579-1926
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
3123 Fairview Ave. E., Suite #C, Seattle, WA 98102
Niche Specialty©: Abortion: (Post-Abortion Counseling)
Location: Office building is right on Lake Union with free parking in front of the building.
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 ]

Heald Counseling & Consulting
Diane Spengler,  MA, LMFTA  (206) 842-4835
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
2366 Eastlake Ave. East, Suite #313, Seattle, WA 98105
Location: Individual, Couples, and Family Therapist. I am located in The Areis Building, on Eastlake Ave. East, between Lynn and Louisa Streets, across from Louisa's Bakery, in the heart of the Eastlake neighborhood.
General Practice Area: I have counseled women, from adolescents to seniors, and artists, for over twenty years. Now I have added couples and families to my areas of experience. I have worked with many cultures, religions and ethnicities. I often work with relationship issues, including domestic violence and parenting, encouraging folks to trust and tell their truths to me, themselves and eventually,each other. I treat depression,low self esteem, eating disorders, anxiety,grief and loss, and deep trauma, including childhood sexual abuse. Modalities I have used include Transactional Analysis,Mindfulness,and Emotionally Based Couple's Counseling. My Seattle practice currently has openings for couples, and I invite and particularly welcome them! [ Email Diane Spengler ]

Radiance Counseling
Barbara Hinchcliffe,  M Ed, LMHC  (206) 229-6412
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
2401 1/2 10th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
Niche Specialty©: Family Counseling. I am an experience family therapist who specializes in coping with the challenges of divorce, step/blended families and family conflicts.
Location: 10th Ave East and Miller St. Green Building second floor - enter through gate on 10th Ave East.
General Practice Area: Psychotherapy provides the chance for you and I to work together to enter into a compassionate and mindful dialogue with your greatest challenges. We will discover resources hidden within you, your relationships and in the more that human worlds of spirit and nature. We will explore how your most profound challenges and your deepest longings can be the keys to opening the door to your unique truth at the center of your being. There you will find a life of passion, peace and prosperity waiting to be revealed. I love working with adults and teens who are struggling with depression/anxiety, trauma, chronic illness and relationship challenges. [ Email Barbara Hinchcliffe ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Private Practice
Jeanne Slonecker  MA, LMHCA  (425) 327-4689 (206) 659-0712
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
3230 Eastlake Ave. E, Suite #301, Seattle, WA 98102
Niche Specialty©: Disability Counselor, Counseling. Culturally competent, spirtually sensitive, therapeutic counseling for individuals affected by acquired or developmental disabilities, or chronic illnesses, or their family members or loved ones who care for, live with, or are connected with the affected individual.
Location: Just south of the University Bridge ~ East side of Eastlake Ave. E., across from Lake Union
General Practice Area: Therapeutic counseling for individual men and women who experience illness or disability, or who live with or care for individuals experiencing illness or disability. I may work with teenagers, depending on the issue(s) presented. I am licensed to provide psychotherapy and am qualified to diagnose mental health disorders. My counseling practice is based on the Narrative Therapy practices of Michael White and David Epston. I think we all have a story, and I appreciate helping my clients discover and express theirs. I am honored when they are able to present their stories to me. In addition to my formal university training, I have more than 500 hours of continuing education credits in housing and homelessness issues, Conflict Resolution, Managing Conflict, Recovery Model Therapy, Cultural Competency, Hoarding, Domestic Violence, and use of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) assessment of personality types. [ Email Jeanne Slonecker ]

Julie Holt Counseling
Julie Holt,  MA, LMHCA  (206) 979-6764
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
2366 Eastlake Avenue East, Suite #233, Seattle, WA 98102
Location: In the Areis Building, next to Rogers Playground on the corner of Louisa and Eastlake. My office is on the second floor, signs within point to the cluster of offices where mine sits (233).
General Practice Area: Individual adults, Couples, Children, Families. I counsel children and their families. My clients tell me that working with me helped to deepen and enhance their bonds and enjoyment of each other (even if the pre-counseling relationship was far from that). I also provide therapy for adults: individuals and couples. These clients tell me I helped them fulfill wishes and wants that weren't being answered or fulfilled, partly because there was too much "unresolved stuff" in the way. I started helping in mental health over a decade ago and love my job. My extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, life transitions, communication problems, and relationship issues helps you transform to who you deeply wish to be. You know you want the help; I simply provide what you need. Amazing results can usually be seen within a few sessions and you are always in control of how long you choose to see me. My work is compassionate, collaborative, and deeply transformational. I gain much of my therapeutic wisdom from Contextual Theory, Family Systems Theory and Jungian Psychology. I offer several low-cost or affordable options on my sliding scale for clients unable to pay my full fee. [ Email Julie Holt ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Lauren Pollard  MA LMHCA  (206) 390-1316
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
2618 Eastlake Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98102
Location: Off of the Roanoke or Lake Washington Blvd exits on I-5.
General Practice Area: Sometimes our relationships, life circumstances, or family history can be overwhelming. We're left feeling depressed, angry, anxious or lonely. We know life could be better, that we could feel better, yet are paralyzed. It doesn't have to be that way. The truth is, whether you are age 15 or 50, change is easier when you have support. I believe that this change starts with the safe and trusting relationship between therapist and client. Our early relationships and experiences influence how we see ourselves and relate to others, often in ways that are outside of our awareness. In our willingness to open up and learn more about ourselves, we take action toward making life more rewarding and meaningful. My approach to psychotherapy is warm, non-judgmental, collaborative, and conversational. If you would like to talk about whether I could help, please call and arrange for a free 30-minute consultation. [ Email Lauren Pollard ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

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Rembold-Counseling
Annette Rembold  MA LMHCA  (206) 708-5723
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
3123 Fairview Ave. E, Suite #C, Seattle, WA 98102
Niche Specialty©: Adolescents and teenagers. Helping adolescents feel accepted and understood. As an adolescent you might deal with anxiety, depression, isolation, being overwhelmed. I might also work with your parents or your family if that helps you to thrive and become a happier person.
Location: Office building is right on Lake Union, two blocks west of the University Bridge, with free parking in front of the building,
General Practice Area: I work with adolescents, individual adults, couples, and families. I have many years of experience working with teenagers (and their families) as a teacher and a school counselor in Germany and the US. Areas of focus are life transitions (adolescence, separation from parents after high school, sending children to college, work changes, moving far away), couples counseling, relationship problems,anxiety, stress, sexuality issues, grief and loss counseling. I have worked with many cultures, religions and ethnicities. I will help you better understand the challenges you are facing and to discover solutions that can lead to greater fulfillment and meaning in life. You have the opportunity to gain more awareness of difficult patterns and find ways to change them in order to feel better and find more joy in life. Therapy offers to learn new ways of dealing with stress, conflict, change, painful emotions, and relationships. I will help you explore the difficulties you are experiencing in a comfortable, safe and confidential environment. We will also explore your needs and what you seek to have more of in your life. [ Email Annette Rembold ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Healing for Good Girls
Rachel Whalley,  MA, LMHCA, MFA  (425) 444-0620
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
2366 Eastlake Ave E, Suite #233, Seattle, WA 98102
Niche Specialty©: Women's Issues. I specialize in helping women let got of being "good girls" so that they can be truly great. "Good girls" are women who take a lot of personal responsibility, which is actually a great quality, UNTIL it's done to excess. Good girls are smart, sweet, helpful, humble, and kind, but they aren't supposed to be TOO smart, happy, or successful. They've been taught they should always be polite, civil and forgiving, and never disagreeable, loud, or angry. Being a Good Girl is exhausting and diminishes women's intrinsic value. When personal responsibility becomes self-censure, when you believe some feelings are "unacceptable," and when you value keeping the peace over expressing your needs, then you have a problem. This self-repression can result in depression, suppressed anger, chronic anxiety, and general life suckiness. I help you stop the cycle of shaming self-censure and find your true voice.
Location: In the AREIS building, across the street from Louisa's Cafe
General Practice Area: I am a Spiritual Psychotherapist, working with adult women, primarily. My clients say I've helped them find a deeper sense of self, often recovering parts of themselves that they had thought were lost. Some of the issues I specialize in are "good girl" issues, grief, spiritual emergency, anxiety, difficult relationships (family or spouse), life purpose, eating and weight loss, and self-confidence struggles. I provide 90-minute sessions so that we have ample time to create inner transformation. My clients often feel lighter and empowered after each session. I've been practicing since 2007 and I love that I get to help people release old trauma and hurts they've been suffering from for years. I see my clients as caring, wise, and good people who've had crud get in the way that keeps them from their own greatness. What I'm bringing is clarity, compassion, and transformational tools to help them find their true, amazing selves. [ Email Rachel Whalley ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

Linda Nichols  MA LMHC  (206) 527-6147
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
2033 Minor Avenue East, Suite #3, Seattle, WA 98102
Location: Eastlake area older home converted into psychotherapy offices
General Practice Area: I work with both individuals and couples, providing consultation on issues of relationship, career, creativity, parenting, and health. I help people learn to better manage stress, tune into their own best wisdom, meet the challenges of current life predicaments and communicate effectively with the people most important in their lives. I focus on the process of navigating complicated relationships and life transitions, including grieving and loss. My tools are primarily: listening, encouraging, teaching skills, collaborative problem solving, identifying resources, and assisting in developing creative strategies to decrease suffering and improve life satisfaction and sustainability. I work within client-centered, developmental and educational models of healing. My office is central, wonderfully spacious and comfortable and I welcome your enquiries regarding my practice. [ Email Linda Nichols ] [ Go to counselor - therapist website ]

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