Depression Therapists in Seattle, WA
Meg McLaughlin
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98103 (Online Only)
I work with clients who want to create close, significant, supportive connections with others in order to be the best individual they can be.
I work with clients who want to create close, significant, supportive connections with others in order to be the best individual they can be.
Kimberly Castelo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT-S, CST-S, CEFT -T, CEFT-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98107 (Online Only)
For therapy to be effective, it needs to be real, honest, compassionate, and focused on the client's goals. That is what you will find with me. Over the years, I have found a common thread among my clients: they long to feel safe, loved, and accepted by those around them. When those feelings are not met, life can seem overwhelming and depressing. Finding connections, learning skills, overcoming traumas, dealing with grief, helping your marriage thrive -- these can be great stepping stones in living life to the fullest. Together, we can find ways to achieve this goal.
For therapy to be effective, it needs to be real, honest, compassionate, and focused on the client's goals. That is what you will find with me. Over the years, I have found a common thread among my clients: they long to feel safe, loved, and accepted by those around them. When those feelings are not met, life can seem overwhelming and depressing. Finding connections, learning skills, overcoming traumas, dealing with grief, helping your marriage thrive -- these can be great stepping stones in living life to the fullest. Together, we can find ways to achieve this goal.
Maggie Bielefeldt
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98118 (Online Only)
Emotions are often like water. They slip through our fingers, overwhelm us in crashes, ebb & flow like waves. Therapy can be a place to explore the depths of our emotional experiences, building our capacity to hold them, and our ability to learn from them. My training in existential phenomenological psychology provides my grounding, meaning your experience is central to our sessions. I approach therapy with an integrative practice, mixing theories and modalities to find the right tools for each person I work with. I will ask what has and hasn't worked for you in the past, and individualize our time together to meet your needs.
Emotions are often like water. They slip through our fingers, overwhelm us in crashes, ebb & flow like waves. Therapy can be a place to explore the depths of our emotional experiences, building our capacity to hold them, and our ability to learn from them. My training in existential phenomenological psychology provides my grounding, meaning your experience is central to our sessions. I approach therapy with an integrative practice, mixing theories and modalities to find the right tools for each person I work with. I will ask what has and hasn't worked for you in the past, and individualize our time together to meet your needs.
Sam Sundberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98118 (Online Only)
I work with youth (13+) and adults providing LGBTQIA+ affirming mental health therapy focusing anxiety, depression, chronic illness, life transitions, relationship navigation, and trauma. heard. If you feel tired or fed up with your current situation or even the state of the world, I want to work with you. If you need to set yourself free from what's holding you back, I want to work with you. Liberation is knowing yourself - being able to see the structures that form our society, how those structures either prop you up or suppress you.
I work with youth (13+) and adults providing LGBTQIA+ affirming mental health therapy focusing anxiety, depression, chronic illness, life transitions, relationship navigation, and trauma. heard. If you feel tired or fed up with your current situation or even the state of the world, I want to work with you. If you need to set yourself free from what's holding you back, I want to work with you. Liberation is knowing yourself - being able to see the structures that form our society, how those structures either prop you up or suppress you.
Paul Croft
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98105 (Online Only)
My goal as a therapist is to assist you in finding practical solutions to your life problems, and to help you take positive steps to experience a more fulfilling life. You will come away from our time together with useful tools which will empower you to enjoy your life and your relationships to the fullest degree.
My goal as a therapist is to assist you in finding practical solutions to your life problems, and to help you take positive steps to experience a more fulfilling life. You will come away from our time together with useful tools which will empower you to enjoy your life and your relationships to the fullest degree.
Ed Rankin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98117 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I primarily work with individuals who are dealing with anxiety and/or depression, couples, and immigrants who have experienced PTSD.
My approach is direct. I tell people what I think and encourage them to take responsibility for their lives.
I primarily work with individuals who are dealing with anxiety and/or depression, couples, and immigrants who have experienced PTSD.
My approach is direct. I tell people what I think and encourage them to take responsibility for their lives.
Elisa Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98101 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Elisa, I am a California native, and Licensed as a Social Worker in California, Oregon, and Washington State. I work with individuals and couples. Do you isolate, feel misunderstood, or have difficult connecting to others? Have you been told you are "too sensitive", "too intense", or "too intense"? Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try - you can't catch a break? Do you want to hide parts of yourself? Do you want to build more connection in your relationship? You are not alone. Often times our old wounds and experiences get in the way of living. Contact me if you are ready for a fresh start.
Hi, my name is Elisa, I am a California native, and Licensed as a Social Worker in California, Oregon, and Washington State. I work with individuals and couples. Do you isolate, feel misunderstood, or have difficult connecting to others? Have you been told you are "too sensitive", "too intense", or "too intense"? Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try - you can't catch a break? Do you want to hide parts of yourself? Do you want to build more connection in your relationship? You are not alone. Often times our old wounds and experiences get in the way of living. Contact me if you are ready for a fresh start.
Taylor Burch
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98112 (Online Only)
I am interested in the depths and think of therapy as the place our unconscious, which mysteriously shapes our lives, can reveal to us what we want, love, hate, need, have experienced, and so on. Eventually contacting and digesting what we feel yet might not know we feel, or yet understand, has unpredictable and profound effects, often liberating. What was once a source of indigestible pain and confusion can be the starting place for vitality and clarified, vivified, deep Living. It's not always easy, nor is it necessarily meant to be, but it's worth it. As a therapist I practice surrender, courage, presence, humor, and attunement.
I am interested in the depths and think of therapy as the place our unconscious, which mysteriously shapes our lives, can reveal to us what we want, love, hate, need, have experienced, and so on. Eventually contacting and digesting what we feel yet might not know we feel, or yet understand, has unpredictable and profound effects, often liberating. What was once a source of indigestible pain and confusion can be the starting place for vitality and clarified, vivified, deep Living. It's not always easy, nor is it necessarily meant to be, but it's worth it. As a therapist I practice surrender, courage, presence, humor, and attunement.
Crissa Parsley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98116
Not accepting new clients
My desire is to create a safe place for adolescents and young adults to express themselves and work through the challenges of life. Growing up brings many natural transitions that can be challenging at times. With additional life stressors, life can feel overwhelming. Problems at school, low self-esteem, family conflict, past traumas, loss/grief, and other issues can create strong feelings that get in the way of normal functioning. I believe every person has a story of resilience and my role is to help integrate past experiences, cope with present hardships and create hope for the future.
My desire is to create a safe place for adolescents and young adults to express themselves and work through the challenges of life. Growing up brings many natural transitions that can be challenging at times. With additional life stressors, life can feel overwhelming. Problems at school, low self-esteem, family conflict, past traumas, loss/grief, and other issues can create strong feelings that get in the way of normal functioning. I believe every person has a story of resilience and my role is to help integrate past experiences, cope with present hardships and create hope for the future.
Joseph C Manaway
Counselor, BSc/P, MACC, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98104 (Online Only)
I firmly believe in the inherent capacity for personal growth and change within each individual. It is my purpose to guide you in realizing and harnessing this power. By embracing this philosophy of empowerment, we recognize that the individual is the catalyst for transformative change. This approach yields lasting and meaningful outcomes, as individuals tap into their inner reservoirs of strength and talents, enabling them to overcome life's obstacles independently. Empowerment, in my view, is a lifelong gift. I eagerly anticipate assisting clients in their journey towards achieving their aspirations and objectives.
I firmly believe in the inherent capacity for personal growth and change within each individual. It is my purpose to guide you in realizing and harnessing this power. By embracing this philosophy of empowerment, we recognize that the individual is the catalyst for transformative change. This approach yields lasting and meaningful outcomes, as individuals tap into their inner reservoirs of strength and talents, enabling them to overcome life's obstacles independently. Empowerment, in my view, is a lifelong gift. I eagerly anticipate assisting clients in their journey towards achieving their aspirations and objectives.
Lauren Duran
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98101
Do you feel stuck? Have you noticed that past traumatic experiences are impacting the way you show up in the world and navigate relationships? Maybe you have noticed an increase in anxiety or depression and are starting to feel disconnected from your emotions and feelings and are noticing how these are all impacting your day to day life. Taking the first steps to attend to your whole self and explore your mental health needs and goals can be daunting. With support, empathy, and understanding it is easier to navigate challenging periods in our lives together instead of doing it alone.
Do you feel stuck? Have you noticed that past traumatic experiences are impacting the way you show up in the world and navigate relationships? Maybe you have noticed an increase in anxiety or depression and are starting to feel disconnected from your emotions and feelings and are noticing how these are all impacting your day to day life. Taking the first steps to attend to your whole self and explore your mental health needs and goals can be daunting. With support, empathy, and understanding it is easier to navigate challenging periods in our lives together instead of doing it alone.
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Psychologist, PhD, EdS
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98105
The clients I work with often feel different in some way, either because of neurodivergence, trauma, giftedness, or intense anxiety. Simply put, they process the world differently. The parents I see are doing their best to support their children's self-regulation even as they manage their own confusion and fatigue. They are looking for a guide rather than endless parenting blogs. My young adult clients are looking for ways to manage self-criticism, anxiety, and perfectionism. Frequently, they are processing trauma, striving to develop a balanced sense of self, and learning how to navigate relationships.
The clients I work with often feel different in some way, either because of neurodivergence, trauma, giftedness, or intense anxiety. Simply put, they process the world differently. The parents I see are doing their best to support their children's self-regulation even as they manage their own confusion and fatigue. They are looking for a guide rather than endless parenting blogs. My young adult clients are looking for ways to manage self-criticism, anxiety, and perfectionism. Frequently, they are processing trauma, striving to develop a balanced sense of self, and learning how to navigate relationships.
Janet Cheng
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98148
Life has so many transitions and challenges. Fertility issues, cancer, death of a loved one, work conflicts, relationship issues, and so many more. Are you are looking for a therapist that will listen to you and provide support? Then contact me.
Life has so many transitions and challenges. Fertility issues, cancer, death of a loved one, work conflicts, relationship issues, and so many more. Are you are looking for a therapist that will listen to you and provide support? Then contact me.
Erin Dierickx
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFTA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98178 (Online Only)
Are you hoping to better communicate, manage conflict and revamp your connection with your partner? Or are you in the midst of a major life transition? My clients struggle like you. Despite their brilliance, creativity and drive, the pressures of adapting to life's changes or communicating with their partner seem overwhelming. Before my clients came to see me, they figured that it was “too late” to make a change, and their life “is what it is.” They feared that if they took any drastic steps to improve their lives, it would be considered “selfish.” The fear of change, but also the fear of never changing created tension and anxiety.
Are you hoping to better communicate, manage conflict and revamp your connection with your partner? Or are you in the midst of a major life transition? My clients struggle like you. Despite their brilliance, creativity and drive, the pressures of adapting to life's changes or communicating with their partner seem overwhelming. Before my clients came to see me, they figured that it was “too late” to make a change, and their life “is what it is.” They feared that if they took any drastic steps to improve their lives, it would be considered “selfish.” The fear of change, but also the fear of never changing created tension and anxiety.
Anjoli Aisenbrey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98188 (Online Only)
My areas of focus include, but are not limited to, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and life transitions.
Feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed? Have issues in your relationships? More people than ever are feeling isolated and alone and are struggling to manage daily life. If you are needing a safe space to process feelings, overcome unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, or improve your relationships, you have come to the right place. My ideal client is one who is willing to look deeply within themselves and is focused on personal growth and self-development. My mission is to help you become the best version of yourself.
My areas of focus include, but are not limited to, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and life transitions.
Feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed? Have issues in your relationships? More people than ever are feeling isolated and alone and are struggling to manage daily life. If you are needing a safe space to process feelings, overcome unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, or improve your relationships, you have come to the right place. My ideal client is one who is willing to look deeply within themselves and is focused on personal growth and self-development. My mission is to help you become the best version of yourself.
Healing Counseling
Counselor
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98101 (Online Only)
Healing Counseling is a private group practice offering Mental Health Counseling. We use a person centered approach where inclusion and acceptance for diversity is our main objective. Is very important for us that all our clients feels hear and seen . The cultural, educational and background diversity of our team is an example of how we emphasized on individual/personalized treatment to meet all our client's needs. Our team has experience/education working with different cultural backgrounds, different mental health disorders and life issues, Domestic Violence and Women issues, LGBTQIA+ and more.
Healing Counseling is a private group practice offering Mental Health Counseling. We use a person centered approach where inclusion and acceptance for diversity is our main objective. Is very important for us that all our clients feels hear and seen . The cultural, educational and background diversity of our team is an example of how we emphasized on individual/personalized treatment to meet all our client's needs. Our team has experience/education working with different cultural backgrounds, different mental health disorders and life issues, Domestic Violence and Women issues, LGBTQIA+ and more.
Sosa Counseling LLC
Counselor, LMHCA, MA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98168 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I believe in empowering adults and teens in the issues centered around Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, ADHD Masking and Symptom Concerns, Stress, Trauma, Meaning, Grief/Loss, Coping Skills, Relational Issues, or other issues contributing to mental distress. Has counseling not worked in the past? Feeling a lack of motivation? Having issues with relationships? Feeling overwhelmed? Worried about not being understood? Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been struggling for years, I am here to support you in finding your path forward. (Telehealth Only)(4/15/24 Update: No Availability)
I believe in empowering adults and teens in the issues centered around Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, ADHD Masking and Symptom Concerns, Stress, Trauma, Meaning, Grief/Loss, Coping Skills, Relational Issues, or other issues contributing to mental distress. Has counseling not worked in the past? Feeling a lack of motivation? Having issues with relationships? Feeling overwhelmed? Worried about not being understood? Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been struggling for years, I am here to support you in finding your path forward. (Telehealth Only)(4/15/24 Update: No Availability)
Madison Galliano
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98106 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
If you are struggling, you do not need to walk alone. I'm here to provide you with guidance and support. I have over two years of experience in private and community mental health settings. I utilize a person-centered, CBT, mindfulness, and psychoeducational approach with my patients. We will work together taking it one step at a time, moving at your speed.
If you are struggling, you do not need to walk alone. I'm here to provide you with guidance and support. I have over two years of experience in private and community mental health settings. I utilize a person-centered, CBT, mindfulness, and psychoeducational approach with my patients. We will work together taking it one step at a time, moving at your speed.
Talia Torrano
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98121 (Online Only)
I have experience working with trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, anger, addiction, insecurities, thought disorders, relationship challenges, and depression.
Life is full of complexities. The most powerful thing that we can tap into is living a heart-centered life, learning about our own inner guidance. There are many internal and external barriers that get in the way of this. We do not have to navigate these things alone.
I have experience working with trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, anger, addiction, insecurities, thought disorders, relationship challenges, and depression.
Life is full of complexities. The most powerful thing that we can tap into is living a heart-centered life, learning about our own inner guidance. There are many internal and external barriers that get in the way of this. We do not have to navigate these things alone.
Kayla Ritchie
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98105
I work with individuals living with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and isolation.
Many of us learn early on that our belonging in this world depends on our ability to banish aspects of ourselves that cannot be safely held by others. We skillfully fold and shrink ourselves into the shapes that allow us to survive, sometimes with great reward for doing so, but find that our deepest longings go unmentioned and unmet. I am here to hold space for those parts which are too big, too unbearable to be held alone, so that my clients can expand in ways that help them contact their feelings, connect to their desires, and begin to find a home in the world.
I work with individuals living with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and isolation.
Many of us learn early on that our belonging in this world depends on our ability to banish aspects of ourselves that cannot be safely held by others. We skillfully fold and shrink ourselves into the shapes that allow us to survive, sometimes with great reward for doing so, but find that our deepest longings go unmentioned and unmet. I am here to hold space for those parts which are too big, too unbearable to be held alone, so that my clients can expand in ways that help them contact their feelings, connect to their desires, and begin to find a home in the world.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.