Therapists in Seattle, WA

Please email me for a faster response- I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in working with children, adolescents, students and young adults. My approach is to serve client needs through the holistic and innovative services that foster hope and recovery through evidenced-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, trauma-focused behavior therapy, play therapy and behavioral activation. I have devoted time to families and have learned to effectively collaborate with them to help my client reach their goals and lead meaningful and purposeful lives.

Thanks for viewing my page and profile. I became a licensed counselor in the state of Washington in 1998, have spent thousands of hours over the past 20+ years listening to and learning from my clients. I still love the work. No matter how discouraged, confused, or frustrated you feel, I firmly believe that you already have everything you need within you and that the journey to a more fulfilling life is a process of discovery - about unpacking your truth, uncovering your strengths, and learning to be more conscious of the moment-to-moment choices that shape your experience.

I believe that every individual possesses their own unique strengths and knowledge that can be leveraged to overcome challenges and navigate life transitions. I take an integrative, trauma informed mindfulness-based approach, to empower you to be your own change agent for creating sustainable optimum emotional and spiritual well-being.

Dr. Leigh Brown received her B.S. in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She attended medical school at Des Moines University in Iowa, followed by psychiatry residency at Washington University in St. Louis. For the past 3 years, Dr. Brown has been on the faculty at UT Dell Medical School in Austin, TX, where she was an Assistant Professor providing inpatient care and was also a member of the ECT team.

I counsel people who strive to excel and do good in the world. They often start therapy during transitions, needing to recalibrate old ways of thinking and acting to feel and function better. Some work in stressful careers and struggle with mood, motivation, attention, and work-life balance. Some experience social anxiety, avoidance, isolation, conflict, or depression. Some suffer with intrusive thoughts, avoidance, “stuck” thoughts, and distress associated with trauma. Some express systemic, existential, and spiritual concerns for the world. Some are young-adult or middle-aged men striving to adapt and grow through life’s stages.

Creating compassion and understanding for yourself is different than making excuses for your behavior. When we are able to understand how our backgrounds and experiences influence the way we relate to the world around us, we are able to become more intentional in our relationship with ourselves and with others. Together we can explore how to best support you in living a life guided by your values and deepen your understanding of your identities.

Is it sometimes a struggle for you to feel comfortable being yourself around others? Maybe you tend to keep your opinions and feelings to yourself unless you’re sure you won’t be judged by family and friends? Loyalty and being there for loved ones is important to you and you’ll often drop what you’re doing when it feels you’re needed by a friend or family member. Unfortunately, it may not seem that they do the same for you when you’re the one feeling upset or overwhelmed. You may be afraid to bring this up, worried that they'll think you're overreacting. Deep down, you want to share your feelings without it becoming an argument.

I provide individual therapy to adults 18 + via Telehealth. My practice specialties include but are not limitted to: Adjustment Issues, Anger Management, Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Depression, Family Issues, Family Trauma, Grief/Loss, Life Transitions, Mind-Body Connection, Mindfulness, and Stress. I also am able to support mental health therapists with their own therapy.

I am skilled at supporting young adults, adults or seniors who feel lost, resigned or overwhelmed by their current life circumstances and do not see a clear pathway to happiness or peace of mind. I have experience providing a compassionate therapeutic space for individuals navigating illness, grief, loss or other major life transitions.

EMDR Trained and Accepting new clients. Do you doubt yourself? Do you feel drained from code-switching or being policed by others? Do you feel like others do not get you? Taking the first step towards healing and growth takes immense courage, and I am here to support you on this journey. I understand that life's challenges, especially when compounded by trauma, a world full of isms and racial experiences, can leave lasting emotional imprints. My approach centers around creating a safe, direct, and empathetic space where you can explore your emotions, confront your past, and embrace the possibilities of the future.

I am a thoughtful and creative person who gravitated to counseling after a career designing safe structures to help meet our community’s need for housing. I wish health was as easy as building better structures, and I still do believe that is part of the way forward. In therapy for instance, there are structured exercises and treatments to draw from that really work in the right situation. Emotions focused, somatic and relational techniques can help provide some of that structure in my practice. There are also some more subtle dimensions of our existence and it is healthy to embrace those as well.

Therapy offers something unique: a space set aside for the sole purpose of getting to know your life. Many seek therapy out of the desire for change. As hopeless as a life or relationship can feel, the desire for change is enough to begin working towards something new. Therapy can be a great aid in this effort. Your struggles with anxiety, depression, sexuality, relationships, feeling lost and disconnected - are overwhelming to face alone. Through therapy, I believe these struggles can be bridges of connection, to life and those you love.

I specialize in working with shame, self-criticism, people-pleasing, & perfectionism behaviors. I also specialize in grief/bereavement, trauma recovery and anxiety management. I also offer relationship therapy (family and/or romantic). I am certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) therapy and have training in DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and Gottman Method. I have completed Gottman Level 3 Practicum Training & accepting new couples!

Welcome to a safe space for healing and empowerment. I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist who combines theraputic techniques, including CBT, EMDR and IFS, with knowledge gained from 10 years of non-profit work supporting survivors of violence on their journeys. My approach is rooted in a strengths-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed philosophy, fostering a collaborative and empowering therapeutic relationship.

For me therapy was the bravest journey I've taken. Making the choice to engage in therapy for many feels an act of desperation or extreme need, but what I've found for my own experience and my clients is that it requires looking inside and at our actions, and this can be quite a scary thing to do. So finding bravery has already started with "walking" in my metaphorical door, and I work to help clients continue to find it throughout the therapy work.

I primarily focus on dating, love, and relationships. I love LOVE. And, I love to help women have better love lives when it comes to dating, having more fulfilling relationships, or healing from a break up. I also help couples who want greater connection, intimacy, or "spark" and specialize in working with queer couples.

I help adults (18+) find deeper satisfaction in their lives and relationships through awareness-based and attachment-based interventions. All of us need support as we move through our lives because living inevitably brings suffering as part of the process. If you're experiencing distress and dissatisfaction, I want you to know you're doing nothing wrong. Let's explore how you can experiment with shifting your fixed habits so you can have new experiences that restore your hope, vitality, and ease. I bring an anti-oppressive lens to my work that considers social identities and systems of power as integral to your psychic life.

Are you a woman who feels overwhelmed, panicky or anxious?. Maybe you found this page because you are looking for answers and companionship on your journey with and through anxiety. I know, I’ve been there too. Anxiety can rob us of feeling safe, of our joy and connection, our vitality, and of our sense of well-being. It can leave us feeling exhausted and burnt out, unable to relax, sleep, eat well, and trust that everything is going to be okay. And as women, so much is asked of us from a culture that does little to support us, leaving us with no time to slow down, rest and care for ourselves.

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.