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Lasondra Aurand
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98122  (Online Only)
Only accepting couples and families at this time; Sunday availability. Our relationships with loved ones have such an impact on our emotional wellbeing, which is why I’m passionate about helping facilitate communication and growth within couples and families. Trying to speak your mind can be vulnerable, and my goal is to be able to help individuals verbalize their needs so that they can navigate their emotions with the people surrounding them. I enjoy working with folks who want to reestablish connection and feelings of belonging with each other, even when working through painful histories.
Only accepting couples and families at this time; Sunday availability. Our relationships with loved ones have such an impact on our emotional wellbeing, which is why I’m passionate about helping facilitate communication and growth within couples and families. Trying to speak your mind can be vulnerable, and my goal is to be able to help individuals verbalize their needs so that they can navigate their emotions with the people surrounding them. I enjoy working with folks who want to reestablish connection and feelings of belonging with each other, even when working through painful histories.
(425) 490-4419 x3 View (425) 490-4419 x3
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Nicole Waters
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98122  (Online Only)
Whether working with adults, adolescents or couples, I hope to empower you to understand your emotional intelligence and self-concept.
Many people can feel they have become “stuck” at a certain point in their life, such as a challenging life adjustment, communication difficulties in a relationship, or getting caught up in negative thoughts and behaviors. My goal in therapy is to establish a safe and supportive environment to freely express your inner thoughts and concerns, while providing resources and a platform for you to advocate for yourself. We will work together as a team to establish goals and to help you overcome life’s demands, difficulties and barriers.
Whether working with adults, adolescents or couples, I hope to empower you to understand your emotional intelligence and self-concept.
Many people can feel they have become “stuck” at a certain point in their life, such as a challenging life adjustment, communication difficulties in a relationship, or getting caught up in negative thoughts and behaviors. My goal in therapy is to establish a safe and supportive environment to freely express your inner thoughts and concerns, while providing resources and a platform for you to advocate for yourself. We will work together as a team to establish goals and to help you overcome life’s demands, difficulties and barriers.
(206) 385-5955 View (206) 385-5955
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Ali Ahmad
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98122  (Online Only)
Hi there, I’m Ali! I am a second-generation Cambodian American who comes from a community of Muslim refugees. It goes without saying that I am intimately familiar with generational trauma, and it’s the reason I entered the field of mental health. Through my own journey of self-discovery, I’ve come to realize the importance of healing our traumas and its impact on our overall well-being. I am passionate about working with individuals and couples who come from historically marginalized communities. I believe that with the right tools and support everybody has the capability to heal and grow.
Hi there, I’m Ali! I am a second-generation Cambodian American who comes from a community of Muslim refugees. It goes without saying that I am intimately familiar with generational trauma, and it’s the reason I entered the field of mental health. Through my own journey of self-discovery, I’ve come to realize the importance of healing our traumas and its impact on our overall well-being. I am passionate about working with individuals and couples who come from historically marginalized communities. I believe that with the right tools and support everybody has the capability to heal and grow.
(509) 563-8606 View (509) 563-8606
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Jessie Mastrangelo
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, MBA, NCC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98122  (Online Only)
I hold the responsibility of joining with your most important, intimate relationship with great care.
Are you feeling misunderstood or disconnected from your partner? Tired of having the same argument over and over again and never getting anywhere? Do you feel lonely in your relationship and discouraged about how to get close again? Sometimes it can feel hopeless. You may have settled into a pattern of quiet resignation, filling your time with distractions, and trying to ignore the fact that neither of you is truly happy. Whatever your circumstances, couples therapy can help you identify the negative patterns keeping you stuck and build a stronger, healthier relationship in which you feel seen, heard and connected.
I hold the responsibility of joining with your most important, intimate relationship with great care.
Are you feeling misunderstood or disconnected from your partner? Tired of having the same argument over and over again and never getting anywhere? Do you feel lonely in your relationship and discouraged about how to get close again? Sometimes it can feel hopeless. You may have settled into a pattern of quiet resignation, filling your time with distractions, and trying to ignore the fact that neither of you is truly happy. Whatever your circumstances, couples therapy can help you identify the negative patterns keeping you stuck and build a stronger, healthier relationship in which you feel seen, heard and connected.
(206) 222-2489 View (206) 222-2489
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Anna Clark Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LMHC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98122  (Online Only)
I’m a licensed mental health counselor offering virtual therapy in Washington and Texas to adult individuals and couples who are looking for empathy, insight, and healing. I love working with clients who, like me, are neurodivergent, queer, cross-cultural, or just looking for a place to feel safe and understood. I'm curious, logical, and honest. My goal as a therapist is to be a trauma-informed, non-judgmental guide who discovers things alongside my clients.
I’m a licensed mental health counselor offering virtual therapy in Washington and Texas to adult individuals and couples who are looking for empathy, insight, and healing. I love working with clients who, like me, are neurodivergent, queer, cross-cultural, or just looking for a place to feel safe and understood. I'm curious, logical, and honest. My goal as a therapist is to be a trauma-informed, non-judgmental guide who discovers things alongside my clients.
(360) 858-8173 View (360) 858-8173
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Tiffany Chen
MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98122  (Online Only)
Is depression, anxiety, and/or trauma getting in the way of having fulfilling relationships? Maybe you're feeling stuck in your relationship(s), going through a change in identity, or entering/letting go of a particular life stage? Perhaps the complexity of transition is causing you to feel overwhelm, fear, grief, confusion, or loneliness? I’m here to journey with you to tender territory, taking a gentle, warm, yet direct approach. As a Contemplative Psychotherapist, I use mindfulness to tune into and reflect back your innate wisdom and wholeness that is already within.
Is depression, anxiety, and/or trauma getting in the way of having fulfilling relationships? Maybe you're feeling stuck in your relationship(s), going through a change in identity, or entering/letting go of a particular life stage? Perhaps the complexity of transition is causing you to feel overwhelm, fear, grief, confusion, or loneliness? I’m here to journey with you to tender territory, taking a gentle, warm, yet direct approach. As a Contemplative Psychotherapist, I use mindfulness to tune into and reflect back your innate wisdom and wholeness that is already within.
(206) 208-9563 View (206) 208-9563
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Pape Psychological Services, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98122
As a licensed psychologist, I have been providing therapy for over 20 years helping individuals and couples to heal, and to create joyful, meaningful lives. Informed by psychological theory and research-supported treatments, such as DBT, and EMDR, as well as alternative methods, such as yoga, spirituality, and mind-body approaches, I will help you access and utilize your own deep wisdom and understanding to address your unique struggles and needs. After treatment, my clients report not only a reduction of symptoms but also an increase in motivation, ease, purpose, and connection.
As a licensed psychologist, I have been providing therapy for over 20 years helping individuals and couples to heal, and to create joyful, meaningful lives. Informed by psychological theory and research-supported treatments, such as DBT, and EMDR, as well as alternative methods, such as yoga, spirituality, and mind-body approaches, I will help you access and utilize your own deep wisdom and understanding to address your unique struggles and needs. After treatment, my clients report not only a reduction of symptoms but also an increase in motivation, ease, purpose, and connection.
(253) 343-1088 View (253) 343-1088
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Alice C Campbell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98122  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, fears, anger, relationship, or family problems? Has balancing personal life and work become too much? These are all examples of our response to stress. Some people are dealing with everyday stressors and others bring traumatic experiences into the mix. When trauma collides with stress, life becomes challenging. Addressing these issues is both rewarding and scary. With compassion/humor I work with each person at their starting point and on the issues they bring. I see myself as the Sherpa who holds the lights and other tools to help make the path safe for you.
Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, fears, anger, relationship, or family problems? Has balancing personal life and work become too much? These are all examples of our response to stress. Some people are dealing with everyday stressors and others bring traumatic experiences into the mix. When trauma collides with stress, life becomes challenging. Addressing these issues is both rewarding and scary. With compassion/humor I work with each person at their starting point and on the issues they bring. I see myself as the Sherpa who holds the lights and other tools to help make the path safe for you.
(206) 966-6138 View (206) 966-6138
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Rena Marie Brisentine
Counselor, MS, LPC, LMHC, CST
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98122  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Those who come to therapy are often ready for something to change. I like to work with people their stuck points, frustrations, feelings and all things relationship. Whether you are partnered, dating, or learning more about your relationship with yourself, I am here to provide support and guidance.
Those who come to therapy are often ready for something to change. I like to work with people their stuck points, frustrations, feelings and all things relationship. Whether you are partnered, dating, or learning more about your relationship with yourself, I am here to provide support and guidance.
(360) 382-2894 View (360) 382-2894
Photo of Sarah Stuteville, Counselor in 98122, WA
Sarah Stuteville
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98122
Waitlist for new clients
Life is wild, being a person is hard and everyone deserves support. I am a Mental Health Counselor who works with individuals (18+), couples and polyamorous partners. As a writer and former journalist, I am compassionate, nonjudgemental and curious. I see beauty and humor in the hard and I believe our struggles can help us find meaning, build connections and foster growth.
Life is wild, being a person is hard and everyone deserves support. I am a Mental Health Counselor who works with individuals (18+), couples and polyamorous partners. As a writer and former journalist, I am compassionate, nonjudgemental and curious. I see beauty and humor in the hard and I believe our struggles can help us find meaning, build connections and foster growth.
(206) 594-3806 View (206) 594-3806
Photo of Elaine Waller-Rose, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 98122, WA
Elaine Waller-Rose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98122
We are born, develop, and come to understand ourselves in relationship to others.
Your decision to enter the process of therapy is an act of trust that I take seriously and respectfully. I've had the privilege of assisting women, men, couples and youth as they work through the variety of experiences and challenges that make us human. Although I was initially trained in psychodynamic and attachment theory, we may incorporate any of several clinical approaches. What suits the client's needs and preferences is key. Together, we create a supportive atmosphere where what matters to the client can be expressed and explored. More satisfying and effective ways of moving forward can be nurtured.
We are born, develop, and come to understand ourselves in relationship to others.
Your decision to enter the process of therapy is an act of trust that I take seriously and respectfully. I've had the privilege of assisting women, men, couples and youth as they work through the variety of experiences and challenges that make us human. Although I was initially trained in psychodynamic and attachment theory, we may incorporate any of several clinical approaches. What suits the client's needs and preferences is key. Together, we create a supportive atmosphere where what matters to the client can be expressed and explored. More satisfying and effective ways of moving forward can be nurtured.
(206) 743-9283 View (206) 743-9283
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Gemma Collins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98122
I work with couples, family members, and individuals experiencing conflict, disconnection or distress in their intimate relationships. Couples who come to see me say things like: "We've had a breakdown in communication;" "We just can't seem to get along;" "I'm feeling unappreciated by my spouse/partner," "We've tried but we can't seem to work through this issue on our own;" "We want to rebuild trust after a betrayal;" "We're struggling to feel close after the transition to parenthood;" and "We love each other very much but we can't stop fighting."
I work with couples, family members, and individuals experiencing conflict, disconnection or distress in their intimate relationships. Couples who come to see me say things like: "We've had a breakdown in communication;" "We just can't seem to get along;" "I'm feeling unappreciated by my spouse/partner," "We've tried but we can't seem to work through this issue on our own;" "We want to rebuild trust after a betrayal;" "We're struggling to feel close after the transition to parenthood;" and "We love each other very much but we can't stop fighting."
(206) 737-7258 View (206) 737-7258
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Sean Carvey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98122  (Online Only)
I strive to always bring my own sense of authenticity to every session as I believe that therapy at its core is successful due to the relationship between clinician and client. As your therapist I will promise to be consistently present, challenge you gently but firmly when you need me to, and to empathetically and truly care about what you have to say. I have fourteen years of experience in the mental health field addressing issues ranging from depression and anxiety to substance use to feelings around gender and sexuality. I work with individuals and families but also have a strong passion working with couples and relationships.
I strive to always bring my own sense of authenticity to every session as I believe that therapy at its core is successful due to the relationship between clinician and client. As your therapist I will promise to be consistently present, challenge you gently but firmly when you need me to, and to empathetically and truly care about what you have to say. I have fourteen years of experience in the mental health field addressing issues ranging from depression and anxiety to substance use to feelings around gender and sexuality. I work with individuals and families but also have a strong passion working with couples and relationships.
(206) 207-8215 View (206) 207-8215
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Shivraj K Pannu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98122  (Online Only)
My passion lies in uplifting my clients to embrace their fullest potential, nurturing a therapeutic haven where healing and personal growth flourish without judgment. With a collaborative and empowering approach, I find profound joy in guiding individuals and couples towards amplifying their strengths, fostering resilience, and gaining deeper emotional insight to gracefully navigate life's myriad challenges.
My passion lies in uplifting my clients to embrace their fullest potential, nurturing a therapeutic haven where healing and personal growth flourish without judgment. With a collaborative and empowering approach, I find profound joy in guiding individuals and couples towards amplifying their strengths, fostering resilience, and gaining deeper emotional insight to gracefully navigate life's myriad challenges.
(206) 558-0974 View (206) 558-0974
Photo of Chris G Perry, Counselor in 98122, WA
Chris G Perry
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98122
Are you overwhelmed by life’s struggles, trauma, relationship or attachment issues? Maybe you have been wondering about autism or ADHD as a potential diagnosis? Do you have questions about gender or sexuality, and a general need to examine where you exist within an increasingly challenging society and how you are impacted by it? These are the issues that I enjoy navigating with my clients as we find a new, unmasked, comfortable way of living freely. If you are hurting and do not know where to start I can help. If you feel that you are at the end, we can find a new beginning.
Are you overwhelmed by life’s struggles, trauma, relationship or attachment issues? Maybe you have been wondering about autism or ADHD as a potential diagnosis? Do you have questions about gender or sexuality, and a general need to examine where you exist within an increasingly challenging society and how you are impacted by it? These are the issues that I enjoy navigating with my clients as we find a new, unmasked, comfortable way of living freely. If you are hurting and do not know where to start I can help. If you feel that you are at the end, we can find a new beginning.
(206) 312-6272 View (206) 312-6272
Photo of Michele Deklaver White, Counselor in 98122, WA
Michele Deklaver White
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98122
I also provide support for couples and parents by rebuilding relationships through establishing healthy boundaries, roles, and effective communication.
I provide psychotherapy to individuals and families to promote growth and empowerment through supportive listening, mindfulness, and examination of past experiences, allowing clients to cultivate insight and bring about lasting change. I use a collaborative and dynamic approach that incorporates multiple theoretical approaches and techniques to meet both individual and family needs and preferences. I believe that insight alone does not bring about change; rather, we must do something different to become something different. I offer compassion, humor, honesty, and straightforward feedback while I empower individuals and families to explore their own goals and work toward growth and healing.
I also provide support for couples and parents by rebuilding relationships through establishing healthy boundaries, roles, and effective communication.
I provide psychotherapy to individuals and families to promote growth and empowerment through supportive listening, mindfulness, and examination of past experiences, allowing clients to cultivate insight and bring about lasting change. I use a collaborative and dynamic approach that incorporates multiple theoretical approaches and techniques to meet both individual and family needs and preferences. I believe that insight alone does not bring about change; rather, we must do something different to become something different. I offer compassion, humor, honesty, and straightforward feedback while I empower individuals and families to explore their own goals and work toward growth and healing.
(206) 453-2163 View (206) 453-2163
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LaDonna Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98122  (Online Only)
LaDonna specializes in supporting women through life-stage transitions, those who have experienced trauma, couples seeking to develop a meaningful connection in their relationships, those with chronic illness, and helping clients integrate spirituality into the challenges of life. LaDonna enjoys assisting clients in unpacking through collaboration to bring renewed hope, healing, and restoration. This approach then helps clients differentiate between thoughts and feelings, to learn behaviors and skills to overcome life difficulties.
LaDonna specializes in supporting women through life-stage transitions, those who have experienced trauma, couples seeking to develop a meaningful connection in their relationships, those with chronic illness, and helping clients integrate spirituality into the challenges of life. LaDonna enjoys assisting clients in unpacking through collaboration to bring renewed hope, healing, and restoration. This approach then helps clients differentiate between thoughts and feelings, to learn behaviors and skills to overcome life difficulties.
(253) 242-8654 x101 View (253) 242-8654 x101
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Megan Kovacevic, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MHP, CMHS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98122  (Online Only)
Welcome everyone to my practice!! I have been working with children, teens, families and couples since 2001 at non-profit agencies and private practice here in the Seattle area . I specialize in relational issues, loss and grief issues, depression, anxiety and fears, and general unhappiness and desire for growth. With my experience and education I have been able to hone my skills to create what I believe to be a positive, caring atmosphere necessary for the growth and change that can occur in a therapy session.
Welcome everyone to my practice!! I have been working with children, teens, families and couples since 2001 at non-profit agencies and private practice here in the Seattle area . I specialize in relational issues, loss and grief issues, depression, anxiety and fears, and general unhappiness and desire for growth. With my experience and education I have been able to hone my skills to create what I believe to be a positive, caring atmosphere necessary for the growth and change that can occur in a therapy session.
(206) 745-4718 View (206) 745-4718
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Mariah Rojas
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98122  (Online Only)
I prioritize our therapeutic relationship and find that once that is established then we have the foundation that can withstand whatever may arise.
If you seeking therapy for the first time, are a person of color, or identify with the LGBTQ+ community then I would love to work with you! If you are grappling with systemic injustices as a minority, an activist, or you are just ready to explore your own identities then please feel free to reach out. I appreciate working with clients who would like to explore their culture, intergenerational trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and relationships.
I prioritize our therapeutic relationship and find that once that is established then we have the foundation that can withstand whatever may arise.
If you seeking therapy for the first time, are a person of color, or identify with the LGBTQ+ community then I would love to work with you! If you are grappling with systemic injustices as a minority, an activist, or you are just ready to explore your own identities then please feel free to reach out. I appreciate working with clients who would like to explore their culture, intergenerational trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and relationships.
(206) 759-7716 View (206) 759-7716
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Mary Elizabeth Hubert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MPH, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98122  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I want us to discover what works best for you together, as you navigate what you need to be your most effective self - both individually and in relationship with others.
I come to this work with a background in social work and public health, and am passionate about creating a space where my clients feel seen, heard, and validated. I have had experience both as a client and as a therapist with DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and this informs the work that I do. As someone with a background both personally and professionally shaped by trauma, I am dedicated to practicing therapy in a strengths-based and trauma-informed manner. I bring my queer and neurodivergent identities to this work and feel at home working with queer clients and non-monogamous relationships.
I want us to discover what works best for you together, as you navigate what you need to be your most effective self - both individually and in relationship with others.
I come to this work with a background in social work and public health, and am passionate about creating a space where my clients feel seen, heard, and validated. I have had experience both as a client and as a therapist with DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and this informs the work that I do. As someone with a background both personally and professionally shaped by trauma, I am dedicated to practicing therapy in a strengths-based and trauma-informed manner. I bring my queer and neurodivergent identities to this work and feel at home working with queer clients and non-monogamous relationships.
(206) 785-2984 View (206) 785-2984
Couples Counseling Therapists

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.