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Whether you're navigating a relationship challenge, working through something on your own, or supporting your family through a hard season, finding the right therapist matters. 51 licensed therapists in Seattle are here to help, so you can choose someone who understands what you need right now.

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51 specialists found in Seattle Area

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Rachel Pelander, Marriage & Family Therapist Seattle, wa
Marriage & Family Therapist
Seattle, Washington 5 years experience

Our lives are the context for tremendous brokenness and tremendous beauty. I would love to walk alongside you as you tend to the brokenness and discover the beauty. I specialize in supporting individuals and couples towards healing and hope using research based

Robert e. Deeble, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Seattle, wa
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Seattle, Washington In-person 10 years experience

Robert E. Deeble, LMHC  •  Ballard Psychotherapist / Clinical Supervisor I am a licensed Ballard psychotherapist and clinical supervisor in private practice since 2006. I work primarily with adults in

Kate Dufek, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Seattle, wa
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Seattle, Washington In-person 5 years experience
Specialties: ADHD Anxiety Attachment Body Image

The couples who I work with have a lot of care for one another, but often find themselves stuck in dissatisfying cycles, struggling to connect, and wondering how to improve their relationship. I work with couples from an attachment based, neurobiologically informed

Samara Serotkin, Psychologist Seattle, wa
Psychologist
Seattle, Washington 18 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Buddhism & Mindfulness Therapy Depression Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Samara has an experience of over 15 years in providing coaching and therapy using mindfulness based approach. She is a licensed psychologist, she helps people struggling with depression, grief, life transition, chronic illness, self esteem issues and anxiety.

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Ellie Wilde, Pre-Licensed Professional Seattle, wa
Pre-Licensed Professional
Seattle, Washington Online 10 years experience
Specialties: Attachment Communication Family Conflict Family Of Origin Issues

Do you seek more intimacy, aliveness, trust and belonging in your relationship? Let's connect. From my first job as a staff writer at The Gottman Institute until today, I have over a decade of experience helping others tap into the incredible healing power of

Patti f. Boyle, Licensed Professional Counselor Seattle, wa
Licensed Professional Counselor
Seattle, Washington Online + In-person 5 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment

For couples in therapy, I primarily use Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT) and integrate other therapy models into the work as well. EFT works a little differently than other therapeutic approaches. The

Jennifer Kollasch, Psychotherapist Seattle, wa
Psychotherapist
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anxiety Depression Developmental Disorders

Jennifer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate and a Developmental Disabilities Mental Health Specialist. She helps adults dealing with trauma, intellectual disabilities, neurological disorders and fetal alcohol syndrome.

Articles By Jennifer Kollasch

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Meg McLaughlin, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Seattle, wa
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Seattle, Washington Online 20 years experience
Specialties: Relationship Issues

My ideal client is one who wants to create close, significant, supportive connections with others in order to be the best individual she/he can be. My primary foundation is Narrative Therapy with an emphasis on Emotion Focused Therapy. Uncovering

Cristi Lien, Marriage & Family Therapist Seattle, wa
Marriage & Family Therapist
Seattle, Washington Online + In-person 36 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Blended Families Borderline Personality Disorder Codependency Relationships

I have been in private practice seeing mostly couples and families for over 35 years.  I am a trained systems therapist.  This means I look at patterns and systems that contribute to how things work and not work.  I really like applying this

S. John McDonald, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Seattle, wa
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Seattle, Washington Online + In-person 30 years experience

Experience counts! I have over 30 years of experience serving the couples of greater Seattle. I use a thorough assessment process that saves considerable time and money, and helps answer the important question: What is changeable and what is not? My approach

Susan Ward, Marriage & Family Therapist Seattle, wa
Marriage & Family Therapist
Seattle, Washington Online + In-person 16 years experience
Specialties: Behavioral Issues Divorce Family Conflict General marriage

I'm a licensed couples and family therapist and have worked in private practice and agency settings for more than 15 years. My office is in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, and I also provide telemental health through a secure portal (doxy.me). In

Kathryn Willis, Other Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate Seattle, wa
Other Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
Seattle, Washington Online 3 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma ADHD Adoption Anger Management

You're taking the first step in such a beneficial journey, and I am honored to be a part of your process! I am a strengths-based therapist who believes in the power of building on what is already working well in your life to help you achieve your goals

Jamie Abenroth, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Seattle, wa
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Seattle, Washington Online 5 years, 8 months experience
Specialties: Communication Family Conflict Family Of Origin Issues Gender & sexual identity

I am training in the Crucible Approach of couples and individual therapy developed by Dr. David Schnarch. This is a self-confrontational model of therapy, which means I will be direct and honest about what I see beginning in the first session and challenge each

Ross Kling, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate Seattle, wa
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Seattle, Washington Online + In-person 2 years experience
Specialties: Aging Therapy General marriage Grief Life Transitions

In marriage and couples counseling, I want to help you and your loved one figure out why you feel disconnected and what you can do to work towards finding a new place of wholeness and connection in your relationship. No matter where you are in your relationship today, I

Naoko Nakano Brown, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Seattle, wa
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Seattle, Washington Online + In-person 18 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Coping Skills Depression Life events

For couples, we meet together to explore current situation and share each other's points of view. We will work to understand how both affect each other. Learning how to listen and communicate, and starting a difficult conversation are tough at times.

Luis Congdon, Coach Seattle, wa
Coach
Seattle, Washington Online 14 years experience
Specialties: Adoption Anger Management Anxiety Blended Families

If you're ready to break unhealthy patterns, improve communication, and reconnect with your partner, you're in the right place. 

Sean Orpen, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Seattle, wa
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Seattle, Washington 19 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Communication Gender & sexual identity

I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified sex therapist committed to helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of intimacy, connection, and healing. Through Orpen Therapy, I offer a supportive and inclusive space where people can

Marriage & Family Therapist , MSc, PhD, LMFT
Specialties: Adoption Alcohol Use Divorce Emotional Disturbance

Brian DesRoches is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MSc, PhD, LMFT, and is based out of Seattle, Washington, United States. Brian specializes in the counseling of Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of Adoption,

Psychologist
Seattle, Washington In-person 24 years experience
Specialties: Marriage Emotional verbal abuse

I very much enjoy working with couples and play a role in their life that can significantly improve their relationship. Being in the presence of a third party who is a skilled listener and can safely guide people's communication in a productive way tends to be

Marriage & Family Therapist
Seattle, Washington In-person 30 years experience
Specialties: Divorce Marriage Infidelity Intimacy

I see therapy as a collaboration between therapist and client. I use a variety of theoretical models but primarily cognitive/behavioral and family systems approaches.   I work with individuals, couples and families and teens.

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Therapy in Seattle: Cost, Availability, and Expert Statistics

Here's what therapy looks like in Seattle right now, based on 51 experts listed on Marriage.com - including average cost, session format availability, and therapist demographics.

Average session cost
$201
Most treated specialties
Anxiety, Depression
Average therapist experience
14 years
Session format availability
Online only 22% In-person only 16% Both formats 62%
Therapist gender breakdown
Female 63% Male 18% Non-binary/other 19%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy in Seattle

How are marriage therapists verified in Seattle?

Every marriage therapist listed in Seattle is checked against its licensing board before we add them. That means confirming their license is active and checking their credentials. If you want the details, there's a verified badge on each profile you can click.

What should I look for when choosing a marriage therapist in Seattle?

Start with licensure: make sure they're actually licensed in Seattle. Then check whether they treat what you're dealing with, whether that's communication problems, anxiety, or something more specific. After that, look at insurance and cost, and decide if you want online sessions or in-person.

How much does therapy cost in Seattle?

Marriage therapists listed in Seattle charge an average of $201 per session. That number moves around depending on the therapist, how long the session runs, and whether insurance covers any of it, so check the actual rate on each profile.

Can I compare or message more than one therapist in Seattle before choosing?

Yes. You can look through as many profiles as you want, compare pricing and specialties, and message more than one therapist in Seattle before you book anything. There's no limit on how many you check out first.

Is online therapy available in Seattle?

Yes: 62% of marriage therapists listed in Seattle offer both online and in-person sessions, so you can pick whichever fits your schedule better.

Does Marriage.com work with therapists outside my state, or only local ones?

Only therapists licensed in Seattle will show up for you. That's not a Marriage.com rule, it's how therapy licensing works in general, even for online sessions. Filter by state and you'll see who's actually eligible to see you.

How do I find a marriage therapist in Seattle?

Search the directory for Seattle and filter by specialty, insurance, and session format, online or in-person. Each profile shows the therapist's license status, areas of focus, and accepted insurance, so you can compare before reaching out.

Do I need to create an account to search for a therapist in Seattle?

No. You can search and browse therapist profiles in Seattle without creating an account. You'll only need one when you're ready to book a session or message a therapist directly.

Is what I share with my marriage therapist confidential?

Yes. Licensed marriage therapists are bound by confidentiality laws and professional ethics codes, with limited exceptions required by law, such as risk of harm to yourself or others. It's worth asking your therapist about their specific confidentiality policy during your first session.

How quickly can I get an appointment in Seattle?

Availability varies by therapist. Many providers listed in Seattle are currently accepting new clients, so check individual profiles for current availability before reaching out.