Eating Disorders Therapists in Seattle, WA

Wow the last couple of years have been a doozy, let's unpack some of that huh? I enjoy working with clients of all ages, genders, and sexualities. I like to understand you as a whole person, what's your family like, health issues that may impact you, what your hobbies are, etc. I can help with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, eating disorders, and just regular old feelings.

As a psychologist, I ensure that evaluation and treatment services are comprehensive and tailored to meet the needs of each client. I have an expertise and passion for working with preteens, teens and young adults. I have a humorous, warm, and down to earth style of counseling that clients appreciate. My treatment approach emphasizes evidence-based practice that works toward building skills and strategies including *Cognitive Behavioral Therapy *Acceptance and Commitment Therapy *Dialectical Behavior Therapy-informed coping and skill building *Exposure and Response Prevention *School collaboration *Parent consultation

My name is Melissa Grossman and I am a licensed mental health counselor supporting individuals in Washington State since 2014. My therapeutic approach in supporting clients who are faced with anxiety, depression, eating disorders and more, is based on trust, client-centricity, and mindfulness.

Looking for a more active and experiential approach to therapy? Working with children, adolescents, adults and families I use horses as part of a treatment modality for issues such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, autism spectrum disorders, oppositional disorders, and adolescent issues. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is highly active and quickly engages even clients who have become disillusioned with more traditional therapeutic approaches. Horses and activites are combined to help clients recognize their typical approach to problems, what may or may not be working, and how to move forward.

You don’t have to hold big things on your own. I help take off some of the burden that humans carry. The best part of my job is sitting with people through both challenging and exciting times in their lives. I am passionate about helping clients work through complex trauma, including medical trauma; women’s health and LGBTQIA+ well-being; couples and non-traditional relationships; and anyone who finds it challenging to live in a neurotypical world. Together we will dismantle external forces that impact how you move through the world and discover and embrace each chapter in your story that makes you uniquely you.

My areas of focus are preteens, teens, and adults. I specialize with borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, eating disorders, trauma, parenting concerns, family conflict, and self-esteem issues. I work with individuals 10 years old and up. Sessions are focused on your unique needs. Interventions are engaged that will help foster a healthy sense of self and promote healing. My session is a safe space with acceptance at the core. I am humbled to join with an individual and support them in their life story. In our sessions, your voice will be honored and used as a resource to obtain your goals.

Are you unhappy about where you are in life and fear others won't accept you for who you are? Do you feel as though you have to hide facets of yourself? Do you feel stuck and want to change? If so, you may find it helpful to connect with someone who has been through these feelings and understands the challenge in managing feelings of anxiety, stress, isolation, insecurity, and even depression. I understand the struggles with exploring one's identity and finding the confidence to love and value your unique self.

Virtual Only on M, T and W. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, marital issues, parenting challenges or simply feel lost, we can work together to bring peace and stability back to your life. My primary goal is for you to feel safe and understood during therapy as you build the skills you desire to take on life's challenges, all while maintaining your true sense of self.

Tracy Goergen is an associate marriage and family therapist with a background in children and family systems. Tracy earned her MA in Marriage and Family therapy at Alliant University San Diego and her BA in Psychology at California State University Northridge. She is practicing currently under the supervision of Ari Gartin, LMHC. Tracy previously worked as a school therapist with children ages 6-13 along with their families and has experience working with different cultures, demographics, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Tracy takes a collaborative approach to therapy and wants you to be as involved in the process as she is.

As a licensed social worker, I specialize in anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Hair Pulling Disorder and Skin Picking Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, insomnia, and mindfulness. I am passionate about helping individuals rediscover their strength, resilience, and inner potential.

Rebecca Snyder, MSW graduated from the University of Georgia with a Master’s in Social Work and holds a 200-hour Yoga Certification. Rebecca's goal is to provide a safe and compassionate space to process your experiences, cope with distressing emotions, and promote healing in whatever way feels best for you. Rebecca utilizes a holistic and strengths-based approach, that focuses on clients’ assets rather than their deficits, pathologies, or problems. Her compassionate curiosity and intentional presence help redirect her client’s values, goals, and life experiences to the forefront of their treatment.

I have over 20 years of experience working as a mental health counselor in the State of Washington. My areas of expertise include individual, couple, and family therapy. My specialties are PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and substance abuse. Also, I have been facilitating different groups for 20 years and a DBT group for 9 years. All of the clients who have committed themself to this DBT class have learned some specific DBT skills that they can apply in their daily lives when they feel depressed or anxious.

Everyone has a story to tell and I'm here to listen to yours, to provide a warm, nonjudgmental space to reflect on your experiences and create lasting positive change that matters most to you. Anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and major life changes can often make us feel detached from ourselves and those around us. It is an absolute privilege for me to provide a space where you can feel supported and understood. I specialize in my work with adolescents and young adults, with extensive experience in this demographic. I also assist adults with anxiety and addiction and help couples improve communication.

I love working with people who are having relationship issues— romantic or otherwise. I can help you figure out the things you truly want, where you get stuck, or where you get in your own way. We'll work together to make change happen fast so that what you want is more likely to become reality. I won’t just nod and smile, so if you're looking for someone who doesn't tiptoe around things, you're on the right profile.

We live in unprecedented times of political turmoil, climate crisis, and a widening wealth gap that can leave us exhausted and deeply concerned for the future. Your unique personal struggles occur within this context. You may find yourself anxious, depressed, or angry, perhaps even feeling guilty for seeking help for yourself when others are suffering worldwide. You may find yourself falling back into old and painful patterns even as you yearn for equanimity, balance, and a richer life. For over 25 years I’ve offered a non-judgmental and compassionate space for exploration of the dilemmas with which you struggle.

Connection is essential to our survival as humans. Being truly seen & heard without judgment is connection in its truest form. No matter what has led you to seek out therapy…whether you going through a difficult life event, life changes, or are feeling "stuck" or disconnected in your life, therapy provides a safe space to be yourself. I seek to build a relationship of trust, curiosity, & exploration in which you feel empowered to use your autonomy to make choices that feel most supportive to you. i enjoy working with adults 18+ struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, LGBTQIA issues, & eating disorders.

People who work with me are often questioning whether their eating/body image issues are "bad" enough to get help. They struggle with wanting to know the right thing to do with food and exercise. They often feel guilty for caring so much about their weight and what they eat, but they don't know how to change their thoughts and behaviors. They are intrigued by the idea of eating intuitively, but are terrified of exploring it. They just want to feel comfortable in their own skin for once, and to not have to worry about food or weight.

How often do you feel disconnected from yourself: from your body, your wisdom, your light? We are quick to disconnect when we feel overwhelmed, when we've lost our sense of safety, and when we aren't listening to or honoring our needs. When we're disconnected, we're not fully present and it can feel like life is passing us by. Joy, contentment, and wonder might seem like only a distant mirage--but I believe that becoming more aligned in ourselves is always possible. It's an important part of finding meaningful connection with others, realizing our purpose, and trusting ourselves so we can move through life with more ease.

Throughout our lives, there are a number of experiences that lead us to feeling alienated and disconnected from our bodies, our relationships to others, and our sense of worth. I hope to support you in returning home to yourself in all of your complexities. I believe in leaning into discomfort in an effort to uncover the wisdom behind strategies used to cope. It is through this learning that you can gain the tools to shift in ways that bring you to a place of greater abundance, connection, and radical self-love.