Online depression therapy in Washington.

Welcome! I’m Serena, and I am so glad you are here!

I am so proud and honored that you have decided to start your healing journey. You deserve an exciting and fulfilling life. You deserve to break the cycles, patterns, and behaviors that no longer serve you. You deserve a safe space to be heard, validated, and challenged as appropriate. I would love to be your partner as you do this and start this journey.

I view therapy as a partnership with you, the client, as the guide.  I use a client-centered approach and draw on motivational interviewing techniques and the stages of change to assess where my clients are on their journey, what changes they may want to make, and possible challenges we may need to address together. I often approach client experiences from a behavior change perspective and use problem-solving and brief solution-based techniques. I also frequently offer dialectical behavioral therapy-based skills and approaches to my clients, especially with coping with difficult experiences in the moment or assessing behavioral patterns. I draw on somatic techniques, often asking clients where they feel certain emotions or experiences in their bodies and exploring that with them. I believe our bodies are roadmaps, and our intuition is our best guide. I offer virtual therapy sessions to individuals 18 and older who are experiencing anxiety,  depression, suicidal ideation, grief/loss, and life transitions. I strive to be trauma-informed and LGBTQ+ friendly. At this time, I am not offering services to couples or families.

In the future, I hope to expand my practice to assist those experiencing the effects of trauma and PTSD, as well as eating disorders and chronic illness.  

I graduated with my Master of Social Work from Walden University in 2023, specializing in advanced clinical practice. I am currently a Licensed Social Work Associate working towards becoming fully licensed as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW) to best serve my clients and hold myself to the highest ethical standard of best practice and professionalism. I also hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Seattle University.

I have much experience in crisis response as an emergency room social worker performing mental health and substance use assessments with the primary goal of referring out to the appropriate level of care and making crisis plans as appropriate.  

Outside of work, I enjoy the outdoors, painting, baking, and playing with my two cats.  

If you believe us to be a good match, please reach out, and I look forward to working with you!

Locations: Telehealth

Hello, my name is Eric. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington state. I am accepting individuals 18+ years of age both in person and Telehealth.

Background

I was born here in the North Seattle area. I graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a degree in music performance and later went on to receive my MA in counseling psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. I continue to play and write music while practicing as a therapist.

Experience

I have 3+ years’ experience working in community mental health care where I worked with a diverse set of people and situations, including people struggling with depression/anxiety, PTSD, psychosis, Bipolar, substance abuse, issues of race/identity, and homelessness/extreme poverty.

Approach

I view different therapeutic approaches like I view different musical genres, it is not about which one is superior, but rather which one best speaks to you. While I do have experience and training with a variety of modalities, my approach primarily uses the frameworks of client-centered, existential, attachment, interrelational psychodynamic, object-relations, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Ultimately, the therapeutic work is guided by who you are as a person and our working relationship together.

I believe therapy involves the whole person. This includes relationships, thoughts and emotions, personalities, significant events in our past and present, unique individualities, and our cultural contexts. Through the collaborative process of therapy, we gain a deeper understanding of our whole self and learn how to better address areas in our life that are not working for us.

My Education 

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) (LH61513248) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) (#1586367) licensed in the state of Washington. I got my Master of Science in Counseling specializing in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Washington University in June of 2022. Prior to this, I received my BS in Psychology with a minor in Biology from Washington State University in 2019. 

My Approach 

I align with the idea of helping people gain insight by investigating their feelings, thoughts, emotions, and physical obstacles to help them obtain the most self-actualized version of themselves. The counseling process should examine and gain insight into the person and their environment and explore what could help them reach their personal health goals and well-being. I hope to work together to work through and discover ways to manage and care for your concerns and presenting issue(s) in a meaningful and compassionate way toward your experience. My therapeutic modalities include Person-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). I tend to use different aspects of these modalities to best suit the person in front of me, as even “common” anxiety/depression can look different in every person. 

My Experience 

I have gained knowledge and experience with various populations from my work in counseling/psychological services within colleges, private group practice, and crisis response services for Eastern Washington residents. I have worked extensively with people who identify as LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, low-income, polyamorous/ethical non-monogamous/non-traditional relationship dynamics, Kink/BDSM community, varying risk and severities of mental illnesses, different cultural backgrounds, and the intersectionality between those aspects. I take a special interest in topics and conversations relating to cultural diversity, competence, and education and/or experience of those different from me and those I interact with on a day-to-day basis. 

I’ve been able to help folks with various concerns like self-esteem issues, suicidality, depression, anxiety, sexual dysfunction/addiction, grief/loss, stress management, and boundary/attachment work. Supporting people in working through some of the most personal, daunting, and complicated periods and circumstances of their lives has been a life-changing experience and a privilege to witness. 

Hi! My name is Marcus (Lic. number 61556729), and I look forward to supporting your journey. 

I am a dedicated mental health therapist whose journey has been profoundly shaped by my service in the U.S. Marine Corps and my commitment to evidence-based therapeutic approaches. With a focus on healing and personal development, I bring a wealth of experience to my practice, offering thorough support to individuals working through life’s complexities. I aim to create a safe and empathetic space where clients can explore their concerns and work toward meaningful, positive change. 

I integrate a variety of therapeutic modalities into my practice, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Existential Therapy, Adlerian Theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Play Therapy, and Expressive Arts Therapy. By tailoring my approach to each individual, I empower clients to identify their strengths, develop ping strategies, and build resilience in the face of adversity. 

Specializing in co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, career transitions, substance use, and severe mental illness, I take a holistic approach to therapy. I address the interconnected nature of mental health issues, helping clients work toward lasting recovery and well-being. Recognizing the importance of connection and creativity in the healing process, I incorporate elements of play therapy and expressive arts therapy, offering clients a supportive environment to explore emotions and express themselves. 

Driven by a genuine desire to help others lead fulfilling lives, I am honored to support individuals from diverse backgrounds on their journeys toward healing and growth. I approach therapy with compassion, empathy, and deep respect for each client’s unique experiences and strengths.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Washington, with a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seattle Pacific University.

Experience

I have provided a wide range of psychotherapy services to children, families, individuals, and couples over the past six years across diverse environments including, private practice, community mental health, medical facilities, public and private schools, early childhood education, and early intervention. I have worked with clients from all walks of life, ranging in experiences, cultural background and heritage, and personal identities. My therapeutic focus includes individual, dyadic and family sessions with infants to nine years old populations and their parents in supporting them, as they work through through life challenges together. I also provide dyadic sessions for parents, couples and families presenting relationship, communication, and related concerns. Clients I have worked with have experienced struggles with depression, perinatal/postpartum difficulties, anxiety, grief, trauma, adverse stress, relationship conflicts, life transition complications, and emotional, behavioral and developmental related concerns.

My Approach

My approach to the therapy is strength based, warm, inclusive, and collaborative. In my work with clients, I partner with them in determining goals to work on together, while using the strengths clients already have within themselves and in their existing relationships with others, as a catalyst for growth, healing, resilience, and transformation in a safe and empowering therapeutic environment. I am intentional in my approach to provide adult clients an opportunity through talk therapy to slow down from their busy schedules, to observe, reflect and discover newfound understandings and solutions for their presenting difficulties or concerns. For children and their parents, I use a combination of talk and play centered therapy as a means to see, hear and understand the child’s emotional experiences and potential needs underlying his or her behaviors. I am also intentional in my practice in offering additional space to parents for reflection and introspection to support their wellbeing as individuals, and within their roles as parents.  The theoretical orientations I use include an integrated approach using Child Parent Psychotherapy, Solution Focused, Psychodynamic, Experiential, Gottman Method, and Family Systems models of therapy. My therapeutic approach is also informed by Perinatal/Maternal Mental Health, Women’s Mental Health and Play Therapy modalities. The therapy I provide to clients is always driven and centered around their specific life circumstances, values, and culture with respect to their personal identities as we begin  our collaborative therapeutic work together. For each client that I partner with, the goal is  always to empower them and their respected relationships with improved quality of life,  and relationships with others to strive for a healthy and thriving future.