Counseling/Mental Health

Crisis Clinic
206-461-3222
Toll free: 1-866-4CRISIS
(1-866-427-4747)

24-hour counseling for persons in crisis. Confidential.

Besides the crisis line itself, their Community Information Line (1-800-621-4636, 206-461-3200, or simply 2-1-1) 8am-6pm M-F, is probably the best all-purpose referral number in Seattle.

Also, Teen Link Line (206-461-4922 or 1-866-TEENLINK / 1-866-833-6546) 6pm-10pm daily, is staffed by teen volunteers trained by Crisis Clinic staff.
Verified 04/08

Jewish Family Service
206-461-3240
1601 16th, Seattle 98122

Counseling and referrals, sliding scale.
Verified 02/08

Lutheran Community Services
206-694-5700
Toll-free: 1-800-509-0515
433 Minor Avenue N., Seattle 98109

Divorce lifeline, group therapy, children and adults. Sliding scale.
Verified 1/03

Presbyterian Counseling Service
206-527-2266
564 NE Ravenna Blvd., Seattle 98115

Individual, couples, & family counseling, sliding scale. 15 locations in greater metro Seattle. Call for info.
Verified 1/03

Women's Therapy Referral Service
206-634-2682

Personalized therapy referrals to women psychotherapists for women, men, and couples. Sliding scale referral fee.
Verified 1/03

Atlantic Street Center
206-329-2050
2103 S. Atlantic St., Seattle 98144

Out-patient counseling for youth and their families. Sliding scale fees, medical coupons accepted. M-F 9am-5pm.
Verified 1/03

Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities
206-323-1768
1216 Pine St., Suite 300, Seattle 98101

Counseling and case management for adults and youth. Sliding scale, medical coupons accepted.

Monday-Thursday 8 am - 8 pm. Friday 8 am - 5 pm. After hours call Crisis Line at 206-461-3222.
Verified 04/08

University District Youth Center
206-526-2992
4516 15th Avenue NE, Seattle 98105

Individual mental health, drug, and alcohol counseling for homeless and street-involved youth, 13-22. All services free. M–Th 1-4 pm and by appointment.
Verified 12/02

Family Services
206-826-3050
615 Second Ave., Suite 150, Seattle 98104

Individual, family and group counseling (Sliding scale, medical coupons). Some multi-lingual, multi-cultural counsellors available. State-certified domestic violence treatment for men (Sliding scale). Parenting skills classes.
Verified 1/03

Northwest Family Life
206-363-9601 (main office Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri 9 a.m. - 12 noon)
206-300-2243 (women's advocate Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-6 p.m.)

Asian Counseling and Referral Service
206-695-7600
725 Eighth Ave. S., Suite 200, Seattle 98104

Mental health services. Sliding scale, medical coupons accepted. M-F 8am-5:30pm.
Verified 12/02

United Indians Children, Youth, and Family Services
206-325-0070
1945 Yale Place E., Seattle 98102

Individual & family counseling for indigent & low-income (crisis intervention and family reconciliation with long range goal of preserving the family). Services are targeted primarily (but not exclusively) to Native Americans.
Verified 1/03

Children's Response Center
425-688-5130
925 116th Avenue NE, Ste. 211
Bellevue, WA 98004

Serves children and youth in East and North King County who have been victims of sexual assault or other trauma, and their non-offending family members. Provides counseling, medical and legal advocacy, plus referrals for other services.

Besides their dealing with cases of known sexual abuse/assault, you can contact them if you are concerned that your child may have been sexually abused/assaulted, and would like to discuss your concerns with someone.

Also provide other related services, such as education about early identification and prevention of child abuse and sexual assault, support services for families after the death of a loved one, etc.
Verified 10/03

University of Washington Programs for Trauma Survivors,
Department of Psychology, University of Washington
206-685-3617
Guthrie Annex II, 2nd Floor | Box 351525; University of Washington | Seattle, WA 98195

Through 2008, this program has a federal grant to conduct research and treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Because they receive funding for their research, they are able to offer no-cost services to eligible individuals who are experiencing trauma-related problems.
Not independently verified

Mara Applebaum, MA, RC
206-999-3266
444 Ravenna Blvd., Suite 309, Seattle, WA 98115
email: mara@maraapplebaum.com

Individual and relational psychotherapy for such issues as depression, general and social anxiety, life transitions (phase-of-life changes, marriage, divorce, job loss, etc.), childhood abuse, grief and loss, dating and relationships, trauma, and PTSD. Sliding scale may be available. Greenlake location.
Verified 10/06

Shannon Armitage, MA, CMHS
Center For Life Transitions, LLC
206-356-5645
4703 S. Findlay St., Seattle WA 98118
lifetransitions@gmail.com

Individual, couple, and family therapy and parent coaching. Postpartum and Postadoption issues/mood disorders, anxiety, "perfectionism," life transitions, grief and loss. Evening/weekend and in-home appointments available. Sliding-fee option.
Verified 3/07

Jennifer Bainbridge, MA, LMHC
425-753-8739
16771 NE 80th Street, suite 112, Redmond, WA 98052-3959

Paula S. Best, MA
206-484-0439
1900 North 175th St, Shoreline, WA 98133

Counseling for individuals, couples and families. Areas of focus in relational struggles, anxiety, depression, trauma and spiritual formation. Free initial consultation and sliding fee available.
Verified 1/06

Eric Candell, MA, LMHC
206-774-1730
2910 E. Madison Street, Suite 213, Seattle, WA 98112

Individual counseling, couples counseling, group therapy, and assessments. Sliding scale may be available. His web site has some useful information about selecting a therapist, etc.
Verified 8/05

Kara Edson, MS, LMHC
206-409-5144
17544 Midvale Ave N Suite 206
Shoreline, WA 98133
email: karaedson@comcast.net

Mental health counseling for adolescents, young adults, parents, and families, addressing issues of depression, anxiety, relationship problems, abuse, and parent-teen conflict. Also specializes in working with adolescent / young adult females with patterns of self-destructive behavior and with pregnant / parenting teens. Sliding scale, insurance.
Verified 9/03

Tom Eggert, MA
206-769-6377
2217 NW Market St, #20
Seattle, WA 98107
email: info@tomeggertcounseling.com

Psychotherapy services to individuals, couples and families in the Seattle and general King County areas. Sliding scale available dependent on need.
Verified 10/06

Sha'ari Garfinkel, LICSW, MT-BC, FAMI, OM
206-937-9700
Two locations:
West Seattle: near Delridge Way SW and Alaska SW (Seattle, 98106, but this is not a mailing address)
1110 Edmonds Ave NE, Renton, WA 98056
email: shaari@inner-listening.com

Appointment times available: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am - 7pm. Music-centered psychotherapy for depression, anxiety & stress, grief and loss, domestic violence, trauma, emotional responses to medical issues, integrative cancer care. Experience working with adults and adolescents. Sliding scale and workshop scholarships available.
Verified 12/05

Barbara Grote, Ph.D, licensed psychologist
206-860-0860 office
206-330-6175 mobile
1001 Broadway, Suite 313
Seattle, WA 98122
email: barbaragrote@comcast.net

Counseling for individual adults, adolescents, and children, and couples counseling. General practice with specialities in depression, relationship issues, poor self esteem, anxiety, abuse, and loss (grief, divorce, job loss). Psychological evaluations. Insurance accepted. Sliding scale available.
Verified 10/06

Jennifer E. Harris, MS, MFT
206-679-8414
9 Lake Bellevue Drive, Suite 214, Bellevue, WA 98005
email: therapy@JenniferEHarris.com

Adlerian marriage and family therapist; works with individuals, couples, families, and groups of all ages and cultures. Located in Bellevue, one block from Overlake Hospital. Sliding scale available.
Verified 4/06

Patrick J. Hart M.S., M.A.
The Hart Center Mental Health
206-547-HELP (206-547-4357)

Counseling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families, including counseling via telephone and emergency "in-field" mental health evaluation. Crisis counseling services for those in need of immediate help to establish safety and stabilization. Accepts insurance. Fees negotiable for low-income or uninsured.
Verified 3/04

Julie Hendrickson, MA, LMHC
206-527-3081
7307 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle 98115
email: Sebago311@aol.com

Counseling for adults and adolescents. Individual and couples counseling. Accepts most insurance plans; fees negotiable depending on client's financial situation.
Verified 3/03

Sara Hiatt, MA, LMFT
206-228-6829
7812 Lake City Way N.E. Seattle, WA 98115

Individual, couples and family counseling for adults, adolescents and children. Located in the Maple Leaf/North Roosevelt area. Specialties include depression,divorce/separation adjustment, blending families after re-marriage/re-partnering, and behavior and mood problems in teens and children. On several insurance panels, some sliding scale fee spots are available.
Verified 7/04

Christopher M. Hibbeln, LMHC
206-724-5297
9 Lake Bellevue, Drive, Suite 214, Bellevue, WA 98005

Counseling for children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Treatment for anxiety, depression, difficulties in school, and families in conflict. Specializes in working with children with oppositional, aggressive, or self-harming disorders. Additional specialization in working with families in severe crisis. Philosophy of care is cognitive behavioral, with an emphasis on growth and learning. Provides additional skills for parents of children with special needs. Evenings and weekends available. Sliding scale available.
Verified 12/07

Roy Hodgson, MA, CMHS
206-284-2276
200 W. Mercer St. #307, Seattle, WA 98119

Individual, couple, and family therapist. General practice with specialties in trauma/medical recovery, depression, anxiety, children, and adjustment to divorce/separation. Some evening and weekend appointments. Sliding scale available.
Verified 11/04

Shelly Huffman, MA, RMHC
CoHear, Inc.
425-205-3018
1611 116th Ave. NE Suite 224, Bellevue, WA 98004
Email: clayfeet@juno.com

Affordable counseling for individuals, couples, and children. Specializing in relationship issues, spiritual issues, creative blocks, depression, anxiety, and sexual/emotional abuse trauma. Offers ongoing 8-week personal growth groups for men and women.
Verified 1/06

Tom Humphreys, MA, LMHC
206-890-5360
150 Nickerson, Suite 203, Seattle, 98109
email: tomhumphreysma@gmail.com

Therapy for individuals, couples and families. Specializing in youth issues, parenting, addictions, depression and couples' communication. Free initial consultation and sliding scale fees are available. Some evening and weekend hours are available. Fremont/Queen Anne area.
Verified 10/06

Diane Jhueck, MA
360-239-4564
206-706-2694
2611 NE 125th Street, #102, Seattle, WA 98125

Counseling for people dealing with fear, anger, sadness, including grief over the loss of a beloved human or pet; people who need to make better choices in intimate partners; people struggling with sexual preference (GLBT friendly therapist); trying to control their reactions to things. Works with adults, adolescents and couples on these and other issues. Located in Lake City. Sliding scale. Free initial consultation.
Verified 1/06

Jennifer Lee LICSW, CMHS
206-383-5995
Lakeview Medical Dental Building
3216 NE 45th Place Suite 303 W
Seattle, WA 98105
email: JLeeMSW@aol.com

Individual and Family therapy with children, adolescents and adults. Issues addressed include: healing from abuse, divorce, school difficulties, domestic violence, behavioral problems, anxiety and depression.
Some Sliding scale available.
Verified 8/03

Lori McConnell MS, LMHC, CMHS
206-349-3625
3453 California Ave SW Seattle WA 98116

Counseling for youth and families, covering a variety of issues including trauma, transitions, developmental delays, anger, grief, anxiety, depression, and healthy dating relationships. Parenting and teen groups and classes. Sliding fee scale for youth and families.
Verified 2/04

Ann McLaughlin MSW, LICSW
206-726-2474 (phone due to change some time in 2005)
email: help@LifeChanges1.com

Green Lake location. 25 years experience. Jungian, cognitive behavioral therapy, cross-cultural. Singles and couples. Mid-life Metamorphosis, career redirection, revitalizing your life, youth determining goals and life direction, job hunting skills, resumes. Life transitions and "curve balls": divorce, illnesses, accidents, disabilities, children emancipating, caregivers for aging parents, elders, grief and loss. Holistic Approach to: Depression, shyness, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, insomnia, PMS, menopause, adult children of alcoholics, Emotional Intelligence, "Highly Sensitive Person", resilience.

Specializes in international and cultural work. Welcomes immigrants and refugees; all nationalities, ethnicities, and religions. Recovery work for those that have experienced cultural conflicts or assisted with natural disasters, e.g. tsunami.
Verified 5/04

Katrina Mercer, MA, LMHC
425-844-0412
425-753-3795 cell
16701 NE 80th Street, Suite 204, Redmond, WA 98052
email:kbilhimer@msn.com

Individual, couples, and family counseling. Specializing in Eating Disoders, Anxiety Disorders, Relationship Issues, Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual issues and Life Transitions. Free 1/2hr consultation available. Sliding Scale and college student discount.
Verified 3/03

Rebecca Meredith, M.A.
425-369-2288
Bellefield Office Park
Mercer Canal Building.
1300 114th Ave. SE, Suite 130
Bellevue, WA 98004

Individual child, adolescent, and adult psychotherapy. Treatment for depression, anxiety, grief and loss issues, relationship and work difficulties, artists' and writers' concerns. Sliding scale fee available.
Verified 1/03

Susan Nelson, M.A.
206-618-5811
4510 Thackeray Pl. N.E., Seattle, WA 98105

Individual, Relational and Group Psychotherapy. Sliding scale for those who cannot afford her regular rates.
Verified 1/03

Abby E. Peterson, MA
206-251-9080
email: afamilyroom@earthlink.net

Therapy for adults, children, and families, Primarily works with women and femail adolescents. Most clients are dealing with issues such as divorce, changes in the family system (such as blending families after divorce), depression, anxiety, and school problems. Sliding scale available. Does not take insurance. Located on Lower Queen Anne.
Verified 12/03

Karuna Poole, MN, ARNP
206-722-0878
3212 25th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98144
email: karunap108@comcast.net

Individual and group psychotherapy for adults who want to work on childhood issues, relationship problems, poor self esteem, grief and loss, depression, and anxiety. Focus is on resolving old traumas and on changing self defeating behavior patterns such as addiction, isolation, caretaking, critical self talk, etc. Sliding scale available for individual work.
Verified 04/08

Phil Prothero, MA, MDIV
Redeeming Stories
425-344-8422
2722 Colby Ave, Suite 721, Everett WA 98201

Counseling for individuals and couples. Specializing in sexual addiction therapy. Free initial consultation and sliding scale available.
Verified 5/07

Seattle Full Circle Counseling
206-706-0890
6817 Greenwood Avenue North Seattle, WA 98103

Family, child, and couples counseling, located in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood (North Seattle). Usual session rates (as of February 2007) $110 family, $90 individual/couple; sliding scale for income-qualified individuals (lowest rates are $60/50).
Verified 2/07

Sue Soto, MS, LMHC
206-251-0556
611 Main Street Suite B2
Edmonds, WA 98020
email: susanpksoto@q.com

Mental health counseling for adolescents, young adults, parents, and families experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship problems, abuse, sexual minority and gender issues. Sliding scale, insurance.
Verified 7/07

Ellen M. Rugg, M.Psych, MSW, LICSW
206-547-7844
4511 Densmore Avenue North, Suite B, Seattle 98103

20 years experience providing individual, couples & group psychotherapy. Accepting Uniform Medical Plan, Premera & private pay. Twice yearly offers "Putting the past Behind: Sexual Abuse Recovery", a small, confidential therapy group for women who've experienced sexual abuse in childhood. Maintains one space each group for low income client. Next group begins October 2007
Verified 08/07

Tamara Sampson, MA, CCFT
206-218-7186
150 Nickerson St., Suite 203, Seattle, WA 98109

Counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Specializing in family relationships, depression, anxiety, divorce issues, life transitions, loss and grief. First session is free. Sliding scale fees and evening and weekend appointments available.
Verified 8/04

Jim Stapleton, M.A.
206-524-9993
email: jammni@comcast.net

Psychotherapist. Individual therapy for adults seeking healing, growth, living a more meaningful life. Experienced in working with people on depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse. Special rate for tobacco cessation work. Sliding scale available, first session is free.
Verified 5/07

Cristien Storm, M.A. MHP
206-769-3160
email: cristiens@cristienstorm.com

Counseling individuals, relationships of all configurations (married, partners, poly, open), families, and groups. All genders, gender identities, and orientations welcome; kink/poly and sex-worker friendly. Sliding scale available.
Verified 2/07

William C. Sze, Ph.D., LMHC
206-322-5258
115 15th Ave. E., Seattle 98112

Mental health counseling for children, adolescents, and adults. Individual, couples, family, and group counseling available. Specializing in crisis intervention and short-term treatment. Some sliding scale available.
Verified 12/03

Noreen J. Wedman, M.S.
206-428-8512
3rd Ave. W. & W. Raye; Seattle, WA 98119
email: info@circleofhealing.us

Individual counseling for victims of abuse, crime, and natural disasters. Healing from verbal and other forms of emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and physical abuse, PTSD. Circle of Healing Group: a group for people healing from an abusive relationship (parent or partner) with an emphasis on emotional abuse; a holistic approach, covering all aspects of healing from abuse, and teaching skills to "reclaim your life."
Verified 04/08

John Walenta, MSW, LICSW
206-919-4089
200 W. Mercer St., Ste. 200, Seattle, WA 98119

Jolyn Wells-Moran, PhD, MSW, Counseling
206-354-5025
406 Main Street, suite 108, Edmonds, WA 98026

Lisa Whitsitt, M.A.
206-226-0999
2900 Westlake Ave. N, Seattle 98103
Also: 115 15th Ave E. #201, Seattle 98112
email: ljw@emailaccount.com

Psychotherapist/Creative Arts Therapist works with individuals, couples, families and groups. Sliding scale available for those who cannot afford the regular fees.

• Anonymous (12-Step) Groups.
• Chemical Dependency.

• The American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse ''Self-Help Group Sourcebook Online'' provides a truly amazing database of self-help groups of all kinds. Not all of these are available in the Seattle area, but many of them look like they could be very useful contacts.
• www.counselingseattle.com provides quite a bit of useful information. Particularly notable is a list of Seattle-area counselors who can counsel in languages other than English. Also, for the mental health consumer who is confused by the mysterious initials that often follow practitioner names, their Dictionary of Initials, Acronyms and Abbreviation used by Counselors and Social Workers should be useful. They also have a small FAQ of questions from mental health consumers.
• The Seattle Counselors Association has some listings of counselors.
• Counsellor Patricia McKee maintains a reasonably worthwhile web site about her practice.
• Wetware Wizard doesn't quite live up to its self-description as an "e-zine", but it does have some useful articles about psychotherapy, stress, assertiveness, etc.
• BPDWORLD, based in Britain, has an extensive site about borderline personality disorder (BPD), depression, schizophrenia, etc. It is a useful source of information about these various conditions, but be aware that any information about laws and resources is oriented toward the UK, not the US.
• We'd love additional appropriate listings here! Know of any? We will gladly list web sites of local Seattle-area mental health professionals, as long as the site consists of more than just self-promotion. We will also willingly provide listings for local counselors who are willing to take on sliding scale clients.
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