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Shuyang Liu
Counselor, LHMC, MA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98136  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
你好!你想开始心理咨询的原因可能有很多——你可能感到沮丧和茫然,可能想学会更好地处理压力;可能你的人生发生了重大转折,也可能你在寻求人生的转折和改变;可能你有一直未能抚平的创伤,而现在你终于决定给它、给自己该有的关注;也可能你在异国他乡需要更多的支持,需要一个安全的避风港,需要一个理解你文化背景的声音。无论是什么让你来到这里,我想首先说,谢谢你迈出照顾自己、寻求改变的第一步!这一切都是开始心理咨询的理由,而我也希望我提供的服务可以帮助到你。
你好!你想开始心理咨询的原因可能有很多——你可能感到沮丧和茫然,可能想学会更好地处理压力;可能你的人生发生了重大转折,也可能你在寻求人生的转折和改变;可能你有一直未能抚平的创伤,而现在你终于决定给它、给自己该有的关注;也可能你在异国他乡需要更多的支持,需要一个安全的避风港,需要一个理解你文化背景的声音。无论是什么让你来到这里,我想首先说,谢谢你迈出照顾自己、寻求改变的第一步!这一切都是开始心理咨询的理由,而我也希望我提供的服务可以帮助到你。
(206) 752-3522 View (206) 752-3522
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Hao Zheng
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MPH, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98122
您好,我是一名华人心理咨询师。我毕业于基督教大学Hardin-Simmons University心理咨询专业,并于2019年取得执照开始咨询。我在北京出生长大,在18岁时,来到德州开始学习生活工作,所以我十分理解中西方文化差异会造成的压力,不认同,以及迷茫。我曾很荣幸的为美国意义治疗协会主席Dr. Robert Barnes工作,学习四年,期间我了解到意义治疗在帮助人们找寻自己人生的意义以及价值从而伴随人们克服克服人的至暗时刻。 “人所拥有的任何东西,都可以被剥夺,唯独人性最后的自由,也就是在任何境遇中选择自己态度和生活方式的自由不能被剥夺。”— 维克多·弗兰克
您好,我是一名华人心理咨询师。我毕业于基督教大学Hardin-Simmons University心理咨询专业,并于2019年取得执照开始咨询。我在北京出生长大,在18岁时,来到德州开始学习生活工作,所以我十分理解中西方文化差异会造成的压力,不认同,以及迷茫。我曾很荣幸的为美国意义治疗协会主席Dr. Robert Barnes工作,学习四年,期间我了解到意义治疗在帮助人们找寻自己人生的意义以及价值从而伴随人们克服克服人的至暗时刻。 “人所拥有的任何东西,都可以被剥夺,唯独人性最后的自由,也就是在任何境遇中选择自己态度和生活方式的自由不能被剥夺。”— 维克多·弗兰克
(214) 833-6345 View (214) 833-6345
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Alisa Zhao
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98109  (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical psychologist based in Seattle, WA. I specialize in evidence-based assessment and therapy for both children and adolescents. While I've spent much of my specialist practice at the intersection of ADHD and anxiety disorders, my generalist training has also prepared me to support those with sleep problems, depression, and adjustment issues across age groups. My evidence-based and culturally informed practice warmly welcomes individuals from underserved communities, including BIPOC, international students, and immigrants.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist based in Seattle, WA. I specialize in evidence-based assessment and therapy for both children and adolescents. While I've spent much of my specialist practice at the intersection of ADHD and anxiety disorders, my generalist training has also prepared me to support those with sleep problems, depression, and adjustment issues across age groups. My evidence-based and culturally informed practice warmly welcomes individuals from underserved communities, including BIPOC, international students, and immigrants.
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Yu-An Wang
Counselor, LMHC, LCPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98119  (Online Only)
I am a clinician focused on both deep emotions and practical coping. My therapy style is to collaborate with Clients to find out what works for you the best. It usually arises naturally from our body as body is the container for whatever we've been through. I believe psychotherapy can foster our personal growth and empower us to reclaim our capability to nurture and take care ourselves. I am specialized to work on perfectionism, professionalism, depression, anxiety, panic attack, trauma, stress, autistic spectrum, emotional regulation, relationship, family of origin, and cultural/racial issues.
I am a clinician focused on both deep emotions and practical coping. My therapy style is to collaborate with Clients to find out what works for you the best. It usually arises naturally from our body as body is the container for whatever we've been through. I believe psychotherapy can foster our personal growth and empower us to reclaim our capability to nurture and take care ourselves. I am specialized to work on perfectionism, professionalism, depression, anxiety, panic attack, trauma, stress, autistic spectrum, emotional regulation, relationship, family of origin, and cultural/racial issues.
(425) 409-5873 View (425) 409-5873
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AVYIA Ketamine
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98104
AVYIA ketamine specializing in delivering IV, nasal, or microdose ketamine therapies straight to the patient's home. Patients wishing to take advantage of the rapid and sustained mental health benefits of ketamine can be treated from the comfort of their homes with one of our 3 treatment programs: IV, intranasal, and microdosing. Our health care providers go to you, in person, to provide safe and effective IV or nasal spray ketamine. Microdosing ketamine daily is an effective and safe option for those who prefer a different approach, at a more affordable price point. Patients choose which program fits their needs and budget.
AVYIA ketamine specializing in delivering IV, nasal, or microdose ketamine therapies straight to the patient's home. Patients wishing to take advantage of the rapid and sustained mental health benefits of ketamine can be treated from the comfort of their homes with one of our 3 treatment programs: IV, intranasal, and microdosing. Our health care providers go to you, in person, to provide safe and effective IV or nasal spray ketamine. Microdosing ketamine daily is an effective and safe option for those who prefer a different approach, at a more affordable price point. Patients choose which program fits their needs and budget.
(206) 203-9503 View (206) 203-9503
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Patrick James Hart
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC, MHP
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98103
Mental Health Counseling in Seattle | Psychotherapy Private Practice: Psychotherapist and counselor for problems of depression and anxiety. Therapy for panic disorder, generalized anxiety, post traumatic stress, simple phobia, anger management, stress reduction, social anxiety, phobias and avoidance. I help people by providing skills based therapy to assure you effectively manage your moods, emotions and behavior. I'll help you learn the competencies to resolve unwanted life defeating habits. Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Learn effective personal solutions from anxiety and panic to sex & pornography addiction - lasting behavior change. Thanks for your interest in my practice! I'm just a phone call away!
Mental Health Counseling in Seattle | Psychotherapy Private Practice: Psychotherapist and counselor for problems of depression and anxiety. Therapy for panic disorder, generalized anxiety, post traumatic stress, simple phobia, anger management, stress reduction, social anxiety, phobias and avoidance. I help people by providing skills based therapy to assure you effectively manage your moods, emotions and behavior. I'll help you learn the competencies to resolve unwanted life defeating habits. Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Learn effective personal solutions from anxiety and panic to sex & pornography addiction - lasting behavior change. Thanks for your interest in my practice! I'm just a phone call away!
(253) 642-7941 View (253) 642-7941
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Two Chairs - Seattle
Counselor, PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98121
Two Chairs was founded in 2017 with a mission to build a world where everyone has access to exceptional mental healthcare. We're creating a better experience for both patients and clinicians by starting with an in-depth, research-backed matching process to ensure the ideal patient-therapist fit, offering hybrid care that gives patients and clinicians flexibility between in-person and virtual sessions, and measuring outcomes to ensure patients get better faster.
Two Chairs was founded in 2017 with a mission to build a world where everyone has access to exceptional mental healthcare. We're creating a better experience for both patients and clinicians by starting with an in-depth, research-backed matching process to ensure the ideal patient-therapist fit, offering hybrid care that gives patients and clinicians flexibility between in-person and virtual sessions, and measuring outcomes to ensure patients get better faster.
(650) 405-3805 View (650) 405-3805
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Jeffrey W Danese
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, MA, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98106  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I graduated from a M.S. mental health counseling program at Eastern Washington University in 1995, got certified and ran a private practice in Seattle from 1995 through 2003. I worked in an outpatient community clinic, an inpatient psychiatric hospital, at retreat centers, and at a college counseling center until starting work on a PhD in Religious Studies and Psychology. I worked, studied, and lived in Europe, East Asia, and Africa before teaching 10 years at San Jose State University, so I am comfortable and confident working with very different sorts of people and I want everyone and anyone to feel welcome and at ease in my care.
I graduated from a M.S. mental health counseling program at Eastern Washington University in 1995, got certified and ran a private practice in Seattle from 1995 through 2003. I worked in an outpatient community clinic, an inpatient psychiatric hospital, at retreat centers, and at a college counseling center until starting work on a PhD in Religious Studies and Psychology. I worked, studied, and lived in Europe, East Asia, and Africa before teaching 10 years at San Jose State University, so I am comfortable and confident working with very different sorts of people and I want everyone and anyone to feel welcome and at ease in my care.
(916) 354-6244 View (916) 354-6244
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Michael Yu
Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, CMHS, EMMHS, CIMC
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98104  (Online Only)
With over sixteen years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, Michael has successfully helped many clients with complex issues that negatively impact their lives and their families in significant ways. He believes in treating clients holistically (mind, body, and spirit) and that the work clients do outside of therapy is as important as the work they do in session. The priorities are helping clients develop skills and providing resources that will support them to make lasting change.
With over sixteen years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, Michael has successfully helped many clients with complex issues that negatively impact their lives and their families in significant ways. He believes in treating clients holistically (mind, body, and spirit) and that the work clients do outside of therapy is as important as the work they do in session. The priorities are helping clients develop skills and providing resources that will support them to make lasting change.
(425) 414-8814 View (425) 414-8814
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Salveo Counseling Center
LMHC, LICSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98101
Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship or work stress? Our therapists are standing by and ready to help. We accept all major insurance plans, offer a sliding scale and can set up your first appointment within days. You are in the right place! We offer in-person appointments at four office locations in Redmond, Kirkland and in Seattle on West Lake Union.
Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship or work stress? Our therapists are standing by and ready to help. We accept all major insurance plans, offer a sliding scale and can set up your first appointment within days. You are in the right place! We offer in-person appointments at four office locations in Redmond, Kirkland and in Seattle on West Lake Union.
(425) 657-3283 View (425) 657-3283
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Jasmine Gao
Counselor, MDiv, MSEd, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98104  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
是否你有时情绪有时候不受控的低落、起伏、焦虑或者易怒?又有时候知道要做什么,却一再拖延、没有动力?身边要么没有知心朋友,要么害怕成为别人的负担,又或者觉得朋友的帮助不是很有效...月有阴晴圆缺,人有悲欢离合,有时候我们会忘记现在的苦难是暂时的,有时候我们就是需要有一些外界的帮助来渡过生命中的死荫幽谷,你不需要一个人扛着所有。“云上太阳,祂总不改变,虽然小雨洒在脸上。” 高倚云愿意在此与你同行一程,一探(谈)生活的酸甜苦辣,共探(谈)前方的柳暗花明。
是否你有时情绪有时候不受控的低落、起伏、焦虑或者易怒?又有时候知道要做什么,却一再拖延、没有动力?身边要么没有知心朋友,要么害怕成为别人的负担,又或者觉得朋友的帮助不是很有效...月有阴晴圆缺,人有悲欢离合,有时候我们会忘记现在的苦难是暂时的,有时候我们就是需要有一些外界的帮助来渡过生命中的死荫幽谷,你不需要一个人扛着所有。“云上太阳,祂总不改变,虽然小雨洒在脸上。” 高倚云愿意在此与你同行一程,一探(谈)生活的酸甜苦辣,共探(谈)前方的柳暗花明。
(425) 470-6946 View (425) 470-6946

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Mark Liu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98004  (Online Only)
I perceive life as a journey, consisting of searching meaning and coping: Meaning in different roles and aspects of life motivates us to move forward; coping is strategies to get there from here. However, at different life stages, we often got stuck because of different reasons. Thus, either we no longer can see the life meaning(s) and/or our coping strategies are no longer effective. We are likely stuck under these circumstances, which leads to sufferings. I believe that counseling is a catalyst to facilitate the needed changes & adjustments to get unstuck and to have a meaningful life again.
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Jean Weng
Counselor, MD, MA, LMHC, MS
Verified Verified
Kirkland, WA 98033  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have been practicing psychotherapy in the Seattle area in the past 20 years, provided service to clients who have anxiety, depression, bipolar, schizoaffective disorder and other conditions such as social difficulties, parenting skills, and stress management. I am a WS state approved supervisor, training MA level counselor toward their LMHC license. 我善长焦虑,忧郁,创伤治疗,也帮助顾客解决人际关系,工作压力,夫妻关系,亲子关系相关的问题。 综合我的学历,专业知识结构,临床经验,人生阅历,我相信如果有华语顾客需要心理咨询,我将是你们的最佳人选。 我会用我的专业知识和素养,为您提供优质服务。
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Ju-Yi 'joyce' Fu
Counselor, LMHC, ATR
Verified Verified
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
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Angela R. Schellenberg
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Gerri Tay
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98005
Something does not feel right, you are having a hard time. You’re stuck, conflicted, and can't decide what to do. Or maybe a part of you thinks one way and another part feels differently. You feel disconnected and alone. Others have tried to help, but you feel like they don't really get you and want you to "just get over it". Shame and frustration set in. Maybe you have a sense that some trauma from your past is blocking you from living the life that you want. You want to get unstuck, have a clear roadmap to know what to do next and how to go about healing. You want to experience real joy and connection again.
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Jean Tzou
Psychologist, PhD, LCP, APIT
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Jennifer Liu
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98005
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Regina Wei (She - They)
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
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Sandy Tian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAA, SUDPT
Verified Verified
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It takes courage to prioritize your emotional well-being, and I'm honored to be part of your journey. As a therapist, my heartfelt mission is to help you feel better and find the peace and happiness you deserve. Together, we'll swiftly address the blocks that hinder your deep self-exploration and understanding. By delving into the root causes of your struggles, we can untangle old patterns and guide you towards a life of renewed purpose and fulfillment. With a focus on trauma processing and a gentle approach rooted in Internal Family Systems (IFS), I'm committed to supporting you in discovering profound healing and lasting change.
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Suicidal Ideation Therapists

How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?

Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioral therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.

Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?

Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.

Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?

The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.