Couples Counseling Therapists in Seattle, WA

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Justin Pere
Counselor, LMHC, CST, CGT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98109  (Online Only)
Now Accepting New Clients! Our team of 7 therapists - Corey, Lisa, Stephen, Misa, Maggie, Lindsey and myself - can help you, with the specialty of our practice, Clarity Counseling Seattle, being Relationships / Couples / Marriage / Premarital and Sex / Sexuality/Intimacy. Couples often use our website (ClarityCounselingSeattle.com) to start receiving help with communication, conflict, and deepening emotional & sexual intimacy. The individuals who often seek us out are looking to feel less stress, less worry, less depression/anxiety, and wanting to experience more joy, contentment, and peace within themselves.
Now Accepting New Clients! Our team of 7 therapists - Corey, Lisa, Stephen, Misa, Maggie, Lindsey and myself - can help you, with the specialty of our practice, Clarity Counseling Seattle, being Relationships / Couples / Marriage / Premarital and Sex / Sexuality/Intimacy. Couples often use our website (ClarityCounselingSeattle.com) to start receiving help with communication, conflict, and deepening emotional & sexual intimacy. The individuals who often seek us out are looking to feel less stress, less worry, less depression/anxiety, and wanting to experience more joy, contentment, and peace within themselves.
(206) 855-3934 View (206) 855-3934
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The Therapist for Sexual Rebels
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98101  (Online Only)
We need sex-positive, body-positive support for ourselves, our families, and our communities. Individuals, couples, polycules and groups I work with traverse the world with partners, genders, fetishes, or professional experiences that are often misunderstood by the dominant culture. I am in service to your joy, your healing, keeping you connected to a grounded source of abundance, gaining skills to navigate personal and professional dynamics, and being in keen awareness of your power. I’m excited to journey with you toward an embodied, fulfilling relationship with yourself and those you love.
We need sex-positive, body-positive support for ourselves, our families, and our communities. Individuals, couples, polycules and groups I work with traverse the world with partners, genders, fetishes, or professional experiences that are often misunderstood by the dominant culture. I am in service to your joy, your healing, keeping you connected to a grounded source of abundance, gaining skills to navigate personal and professional dynamics, and being in keen awareness of your power. I’m excited to journey with you toward an embodied, fulfilling relationship with yourself and those you love.
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Amanda Evans
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98119  (Online Only)
I work with people who often feel a lack of connection with their life and what connection they do have doesn't always feel authentic or free in their expression. This can show up in diagnosis and symptoms such as anxiety, depression, OCD, dissociation, difficulty managing ADHD, and complex trauma. Many of my clients have experienced some kind of loss at an early age through either death, illness/hospitalization, divorce, or other means. Whatever kind of loss they experienced it may have resulted in a form of early parentification ie. a lot of independence and responsibility at a very young age.
I work with people who often feel a lack of connection with their life and what connection they do have doesn't always feel authentic or free in their expression. This can show up in diagnosis and symptoms such as anxiety, depression, OCD, dissociation, difficulty managing ADHD, and complex trauma. Many of my clients have experienced some kind of loss at an early age through either death, illness/hospitalization, divorce, or other means. Whatever kind of loss they experienced it may have resulted in a form of early parentification ie. a lot of independence and responsibility at a very young age.
(425) 243-9152 View (425) 243-9152
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Rosalind (Roz) Ando
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103  (Online Only)
Individuals, couples and families tell me that they feel comfortable opening up to me.
Are you unable to shake anxious or depressed feelings? Are your personal relationships less than ideal? Would you like to be happier? Sometimes it's difficult for us to see the patterns that keep us stuck. I will listen with compassion and acceptance, and together we will unravel your experiences and make sense of your story. Using talk therapy and newer, innovative therapies it is possible to let go of thinking and behavior patterns that keep you from feeling joy. It's time to start enjoying your life.
Individuals, couples and families tell me that they feel comfortable opening up to me.
Are you unable to shake anxious or depressed feelings? Are your personal relationships less than ideal? Would you like to be happier? Sometimes it's difficult for us to see the patterns that keep us stuck. I will listen with compassion and acceptance, and together we will unravel your experiences and make sense of your story. Using talk therapy and newer, innovative therapies it is possible to let go of thinking and behavior patterns that keep you from feeling joy. It's time to start enjoying your life.
(206) 388-4589 View (206) 388-4589
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LMINAL,LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98122  (Online Only)
Do you want to experience true intimacy and deeper connection in your relationships? Are you bothered by painful emotions, anger, anxiety, depression, or a sense of emptiness in your life? Or maybe you aren't suffering but would like to get more out of your life, sexual life, or relationships? We can help! We have two decades of experience helping people transcend emotional suffering and discover their true selves leading to happier people and more fulfilling relationships.
Do you want to experience true intimacy and deeper connection in your relationships? Are you bothered by painful emotions, anger, anxiety, depression, or a sense of emptiness in your life? Or maybe you aren't suffering but would like to get more out of your life, sexual life, or relationships? We can help! We have two decades of experience helping people transcend emotional suffering and discover their true selves leading to happier people and more fulfilling relationships.
(206) 895-3436 View (206) 895-3436
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Deborah P Kukahiko
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98111
I understand that finding a therapist is challenging. It is an important relationship that by its very nature may help you develop new skills and tools.
I understand that finding a therapist is challenging. It is an important relationship that by its very nature may help you develop new skills and tools.
(425) 382-6935 View (425) 382-6935
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Dr. Scott A Whitmer Psyd
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC, CFMHE, ABVE, IPEC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98101
Dr. Whitmer treats individuals, couples, and families. His doctoral training in clinical psychology has prepared him to treat many mental health disorders with various interventions. Dr. Whitmer is board certified as a Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator and a Forensic Vocational Expert. He is nationally certified as Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and is International Psychometric Evaluation Certified. Dr. Whitmer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State.
Dr. Whitmer treats individuals, couples, and families. His doctoral training in clinical psychology has prepared him to treat many mental health disorders with various interventions. Dr. Whitmer is board certified as a Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator and a Forensic Vocational Expert. He is nationally certified as Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and is International Psychometric Evaluation Certified. Dr. Whitmer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State.
(509) 257-4173 View (509) 257-4173
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Meredith Vender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98104  (Online Only)
I am passionate about supporting clients through life's many challenges such as receiving a new medical diagnosis, coping with a chronic illness, shifting to a caregiver role or grieving the death of a loved one. My practice offers a safe and affirming therapeutic space to learn and grow. I tailor treatment using a variety of techniques and view our time together as a shared endeavor to help you achieve your goals. I am skilled in navigating the complex medical system and can help foster collaboration and communication with your medical treatment team. As a Certified Case Manager I can also assist with healthcare-related documents.
I am passionate about supporting clients through life's many challenges such as receiving a new medical diagnosis, coping with a chronic illness, shifting to a caregiver role or grieving the death of a loved one. My practice offers a safe and affirming therapeutic space to learn and grow. I tailor treatment using a variety of techniques and view our time together as a shared endeavor to help you achieve your goals. I am skilled in navigating the complex medical system and can help foster collaboration and communication with your medical treatment team. As a Certified Case Manager I can also assist with healthcare-related documents.
(310) 455-8405 View (310) 455-8405
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Megan A. White, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PLLC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98178  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with clients from the LGBTQ community, as well as those in non-traditional family/relationship structures and those with alternative sexual practices.
If you have a sense that it is time for growth, if it feels like something needs to change, if you are looking for more joy in your life, I may be the right therapist for you. The goal of my work is to help people in emotional turmoil experience relief. I have been successful in helping people work through issues around depression, anxiety, trauma, identity questions, life transitions, relationship issues and more. I specialize in working with clients from the LGBTQ community, as well as those in non-traditional family/relationship structures and those with alternative sexual practices.
I specialize in working with clients from the LGBTQ community, as well as those in non-traditional family/relationship structures and those with alternative sexual practices.
If you have a sense that it is time for growth, if it feels like something needs to change, if you are looking for more joy in your life, I may be the right therapist for you. The goal of my work is to help people in emotional turmoil experience relief. I have been successful in helping people work through issues around depression, anxiety, trauma, identity questions, life transitions, relationship issues and more. I specialize in working with clients from the LGBTQ community, as well as those in non-traditional family/relationship structures and those with alternative sexual practices.
(206) 429-6796 View (206) 429-6796
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Cameron Martin
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98104  (Online Only)
I work with individuals with a variety of needs and goals, including those in career or life transitions, those struggling with social anxiety, depression, and reporting low self-esteem. I also work with people looking to improve their intimate or family relationships, establish healthy boundaries, and develop the skills to communicate hard things in a loving way. While working with me as your counselor, you'll learn how to make meaning of your life experience, identify what it is that you most need or desire, and make a plan for how to implement positive changes.
I work with individuals with a variety of needs and goals, including those in career or life transitions, those struggling with social anxiety, depression, and reporting low self-esteem. I also work with people looking to improve their intimate or family relationships, establish healthy boundaries, and develop the skills to communicate hard things in a loving way. While working with me as your counselor, you'll learn how to make meaning of your life experience, identify what it is that you most need or desire, and make a plan for how to implement positive changes.
(425) 629-0736 View (425) 629-0736
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Brittni Capps
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98105
Have you been struggling with anxiety and intrusive thoughts? Do you notice that your brain is controlling you instead of you controlling your brain? Is your childhood a not-so distant memory? Are you and your significant other struggling with communication, broken trust, or concerns with intimacy? Hi, I’m Brittni a therapist who firmly believes in the human capacity for growth and change. My goal is to compassionately help you explore and understand your struggles and concerns and how to reduce their impact on your life. At your pace, we can process your concerns while learning to navigate your physiological and emotional responses
Have you been struggling with anxiety and intrusive thoughts? Do you notice that your brain is controlling you instead of you controlling your brain? Is your childhood a not-so distant memory? Are you and your significant other struggling with communication, broken trust, or concerns with intimacy? Hi, I’m Brittni a therapist who firmly believes in the human capacity for growth and change. My goal is to compassionately help you explore and understand your struggles and concerns and how to reduce their impact on your life. At your pace, we can process your concerns while learning to navigate your physiological and emotional responses
(360) 512-7340 View (360) 512-7340
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Cascades Wellness Center
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
Areas of treatment: psychological testing/evaluation, stress, life balance, relationship issues, men's health, anxiety/depression, loss, and multicultural counseling.
We are committed to restoring you to your best. Using an individualized, client-centered approach, we work with you to identify strengths and deepen relationships for sustainable and holistic change. At Cascades Wellness Center, our team offers extensive experience as well as a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. Through awareness, compassion, and acceptance, we work with our clients to return you to the life you want and deserve. For us, therapy is not about fixing what is wrong, but about recapturing your capacities to increase your overall health, well-being, and sense of connection in the world.
Areas of treatment: psychological testing/evaluation, stress, life balance, relationship issues, men's health, anxiety/depression, loss, and multicultural counseling.
We are committed to restoring you to your best. Using an individualized, client-centered approach, we work with you to identify strengths and deepen relationships for sustainable and holistic change. At Cascades Wellness Center, our team offers extensive experience as well as a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. Through awareness, compassion, and acceptance, we work with our clients to return you to the life you want and deserve. For us, therapy is not about fixing what is wrong, but about recapturing your capacities to increase your overall health, well-being, and sense of connection in the world.
(206) 258-7498 View (206) 258-7498
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Ellina Bokov
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98188
I specialize in couples counseling and currently only accept couples for therapy.
Relationships are so beautifully complex. The relationship that was created has the power to be your source of joy or your most painful place in life. Unfortunately, many couples decide to stay in their discomfort as opposed to seeking out help and potentially transforming their lives together. If your relationship hit a roadblock, if you feel hopeless for the future, or if you are seeking greater fulfillment in your relationship, I would love to help you.
I specialize in couples counseling and currently only accept couples for therapy.
Relationships are so beautifully complex. The relationship that was created has the power to be your source of joy or your most painful place in life. Unfortunately, many couples decide to stay in their discomfort as opposed to seeking out help and potentially transforming their lives together. If your relationship hit a roadblock, if you feel hopeless for the future, or if you are seeking greater fulfillment in your relationship, I would love to help you.
(425) 578-5806 View (425) 578-5806
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Jennifer Chapman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98101  (Online Only)
Couples :I have completed Level 1 and Level 2 Gottman Method Couples Therapy and use the Gottman Method Couples Therapy in my work.
If you and your partner are feeling isolated due to struggles in your relationship, it’s essential to address these issues swiftly. People who find our therapy effective are those who are committed, engaged, and eager for positive change. Fractured relationships can profoundly impact the direction of your lives. This is where I step in. I specialize in aiding couples navigating uncertainty about the future and creating solid connection. Email me to start as soon as possible.
Couples :I have completed Level 1 and Level 2 Gottman Method Couples Therapy and use the Gottman Method Couples Therapy in my work.
If you and your partner are feeling isolated due to struggles in your relationship, it’s essential to address these issues swiftly. People who find our therapy effective are those who are committed, engaged, and eager for positive change. Fractured relationships can profoundly impact the direction of your lives. This is where I step in. I specialize in aiding couples navigating uncertainty about the future and creating solid connection. Email me to start as soon as possible.
(360) 583-5026 View (360) 583-5026
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Dara Foti
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98102  (Online Only)
I am accepting new clients and work with both individuals (including teens) and couples.
Life is messy and sometimes we get stuck in repetitive patterns that leave us disconnected from ourselves and others. I am here to help you get unstuck so that you can live life with more ease and authenticity. I offer a warm and honest approach that helps you examine and shift your habitual ways of being to promote growth and connection. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, experiencing a life transition, or having relationship distress, I am here with curiosity and an open heart to begin the process of healing. I am easy-going and approachable and help you access your inner wiser self.
I am accepting new clients and work with both individuals (including teens) and couples.
Life is messy and sometimes we get stuck in repetitive patterns that leave us disconnected from ourselves and others. I am here to help you get unstuck so that you can live life with more ease and authenticity. I offer a warm and honest approach that helps you examine and shift your habitual ways of being to promote growth and connection. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, experiencing a life transition, or having relationship distress, I am here with curiosity and an open heart to begin the process of healing. I am easy-going and approachable and help you access your inner wiser self.
(206) 800-7628 View (206) 800-7628
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Karla Obernesser
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98105
I am a counselor who works with couples, individuals, kids and adults. I work with couples who wonder if the "happily ever after" does exist and couples beginning their married life together and believe that it does. I collaborate with individuals who are finding ways to transform a problem that they have been coping with so that they can live the life they desire. I work with people who have loved someone deeply and are finding that living a life without that person is difficult. I enjoy working with families to help them find peace and happiness in their homes.
I am a counselor who works with couples, individuals, kids and adults. I work with couples who wonder if the "happily ever after" does exist and couples beginning their married life together and believe that it does. I collaborate with individuals who are finding ways to transform a problem that they have been coping with so that they can live the life they desire. I work with people who have loved someone deeply and are finding that living a life without that person is difficult. I enjoy working with families to help them find peace and happiness in their homes.
(425) 358-4740 View (425) 358-4740
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Stacy A DeMar
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW, RCSWI
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98164  (Online Only)
To learn more, visit TheBEYOUproject.net. I am a passionate and dedicated practitioner, committed to helping individuals embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and personal growth. With a profound belief in the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, I offer a nurturing and empathetic space where clients can explore their innermost thoughts, emotions, and spiritual dimensions. I believe in the inherent wisdom of each person and work collaboratively with my clients to uncover their unique path. My approach is holistic and eclectic which allows me to tailor my methods to suit each client's specific needs and beliefs.
To learn more, visit TheBEYOUproject.net. I am a passionate and dedicated practitioner, committed to helping individuals embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and personal growth. With a profound belief in the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, I offer a nurturing and empathetic space where clients can explore their innermost thoughts, emotions, and spiritual dimensions. I believe in the inherent wisdom of each person and work collaboratively with my clients to uncover their unique path. My approach is holistic and eclectic which allows me to tailor my methods to suit each client's specific needs and beliefs.
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Tara Murphy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98109
Not accepting new clients
People need human connection and that is the best thing that I can offer in therapy. I bring my full self to my work. My style is engaged, direct, and warm and I bring a witty sense of humor to the therapeutic process. I work hard to build trust with people and work with them to create a safe and comfortable environment where they can be who they are, share and grow.
People need human connection and that is the best thing that I can offer in therapy. I bring my full self to my work. My style is engaged, direct, and warm and I bring a witty sense of humor to the therapeutic process. I work hard to build trust with people and work with them to create a safe and comfortable environment where they can be who they are, share and grow.
(206) 455-7358 View (206) 455-7358
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Jeanette Lantz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98102  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Are anxiety or stress getting the better of you? Maybe you find yourself worrying all the time. Or you can't sleep. Maybe you find unwanted thoughts filling your day and driving you to do things that get in the way of the life you want. Perhaps it was harder to bounce back after having a baby than you thought it would be. Or maybe you are struggling to get past a hard thing that has happened and don't know how to get back to the full and meaningful life you want. I'm here to help.
Are anxiety or stress getting the better of you? Maybe you find yourself worrying all the time. Or you can't sleep. Maybe you find unwanted thoughts filling your day and driving you to do things that get in the way of the life you want. Perhaps it was harder to bounce back after having a baby than you thought it would be. Or maybe you are struggling to get past a hard thing that has happened and don't know how to get back to the full and meaningful life you want. I'm here to help.
(253) 214-3729 View (253) 214-3729
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Ed Rankin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98117  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I have been in practice for over three decades and have been trained in many modalities, from family systems to solution focused to emotionally focused therapy for couples.
My approach is direct. I tell people what I think and encourage them to take responsibility for their lives.
I have been in practice for over three decades and have been trained in many modalities, from family systems to solution focused to emotionally focused therapy for couples.
My approach is direct. I tell people what I think and encourage them to take responsibility for their lives.
(206) 781-1950 View (206) 781-1950
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.