About Us

Sara Smucker Barnwell

PhD – Clinical Consultant
Licensed Psychologist

Sara Smucker Barnwell, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in therapy services aligned to the practical needs of her clients. The many demands of modern life can make regularly attending therapy sessions in a provider’s office challenging for some. Distance from care, family and professional responsibilities and medical restrictions prevent … [Read more]

Li Ravicz

PhD – Clinical Consultant
Licensed Psychologist

After completing a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Tennessee and a CESATE post-doctoral fellowship at the Department of Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, Dr. Ravicz worked as a supervising staff psychologist at the Seattle VA and as a staff-scientist at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (FHCR). As a research scientist … [Read more]

Marisol Hanley

PhD – Clinical Consultant
Licensed Psychologist

Marisol Hanley, PhD, is a counseling psychologist who works with older adolescents, adults, and couples. Her integrative orientation draws on several different evidenced-based approaches in order to provide treatment tailored to each individual or couple. Dr. Hanley aims to address the “whole person:” the mind/body connection, family, culture, social … [Read more]

Auston Ellis

PsyD – Clinical Lead
Licensed Psychologist

Auston Ellis, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist who enjoys working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. He prefers taking an evidenced-based, integrative approach to therapy that focuses on the strengths of an individual, couple or family as the foundation for growth. Dr. Ellis views psychotherapy as a deeply enriching collaboration … [Read more]

Kellie Anderson

MS, LMSW – Remote Clinical Associate
Licensed Master Social Worker

Emotions are our daily checkins for how we are feeling currently, and they have a purpose. Most of them serve to motivate us. Sadness may be telling us we need to withdraw to heal. Anxiety helps to keep us safe, and anger can spur on action. At low to moderate levels these emotions can serve us well. When these emotions overwhelm us, or become too much to handle, they may be harming us in various ways. Anxiety becomes too much and may feel more like panic, sadness becomes too much to bear. … [Read more]

John Baer

PhD – Clinical Associate
Licensed Psychologist

John S. Baer, Ph.D., is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has spent the last 30 years in an active academic career combined with clinical work and teaching. In 1986, Dr. Baer completed an internship at the University of Washington Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and was awarded his Ph.D. from the University of Oregon. Dr. Baer is Research … [Read more]

Philip Benjamin

MA, LMHCA – Clinical Associate
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate

Philip Benjamin, MA, LMHCA, is a licensed mental health counselor associate who specializes in working with children (age 3+), adolescents, young adults and parents. He believes both prevention and early intervention are essential when working with a young population and has a deep appreciation for the role parents have on the well-being of their children … [Read more]

Ashley Bublitz

MA, LMHCA – Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate

Ashley Bublitz, MA, LMHCA is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) with nine years of experience in the field of mental health. She believes in treating clients and the working relationship flexibility, compassion, and the ability to meet people where they are at. Her role as a clinician is to allow clients to explore difficult areas … [Read more]

Shanon Cox

MA, LMHC – Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Shanon Cox, MA, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in working with children, adolescents, parents, and young adults. Shanon is experienced in helping those she works with through life transitions like moving, changing schools, and changes in family situation such as separation/divorce and new siblings. She specializes … [Read more]

Ciera Coyan

LMFTA – Clinical Associate
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Ciera Coyan is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who works with adolescents, adults, and relationship structures of all kinds. Her areas of expertise include sex therapy, religious trauma, gender identity, sexuality, ENM and polyamorous relationship structures, kink, and body image. Ciera primarily, but not exclusively, works with cisgender women, transgender … [Read more]

Wendy David

PhD, PLLC – Clinical Associate
Licensed Psychologist

Wendy David, PhD, PLLC, is a licensed clinical psychologist with a 30-year history of working with veterans, women, couples, groups, and families. She served as a Staff Psychologist at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle for 25 years and on faculty with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington until 2015 … [Read more]

Jess Dekker

MA, LMHCA – Clinical Associate
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate

Jess is a licensed mental health counselor associate who believes that each client is the expert of their own experience and that they have everything inside of them they need to respond to life’s challenges- sometimes all that is required is a space to wonder and say things out loud without judgment on the other side. … [Read more]

Karem Diaz

MA, LMHCA — Clinical Associate
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate

Karem Diaz, MA, LMHCA, is a licensed mental health counselor associate who works with children, parents and adults. She has more than two decades of clinical experience working with a diverse, multicultural English and native Spanish-speaking adult population. Her approach to counseling emphasizes evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral … [Read more]
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Nillie Fallah

PhD – Clinical Associate
Licensed Psychologist

Nillie Fallah, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents, adults and their families. Her areas of expertise include academic underachievement, college student adjustment (mood, anxiety, and ADHD), executive function skills training, and parent training for behavioral difficulties. Dr. Fallah also specializes in Persian … [Read more]

Joan Fiore

PhD, ABPP – Clinical Associate
Licensed Psychologist – Board Certified Psychologist

Since completing her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Emory University, Joan Fiore has enjoyed and continues a varied and stimulating career. She has combined private practice, academic teaching, clinical supervision, directorship of two Masters degree programs in Marriage and Family therapy, social support and neuropsychological research … [Read more]

Sergio Flores

PsyD – Clinical Associate
Licensed Psychologist

Sergio Flores, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist who received his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium program in Palo Alto, CA. In order to provide the most effective treatments, his work with adolescents and adults is rooted in evidenced-based practices and primarily draws from Acceptance and … [Read more]

Krista Franklin

MA, LMHCA – Clinical Associate
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate

Krista Franklin, MA, LMHCA, is welcoming clients who are who are undergoing stress related to life changes, identity issues, managing mood instability or conflicts within the family, social, school or work realms. She is also deeply committed to helping individuals find meaning in their lives so they can feel more fulfilled, no matter which stage of life they are … [Read more]

Ari Goodman

MSW, LSWAIC – Clinical Associate
Licensed Independent Social Work Associate

Ari Goodman, MA, LSWAIC, is a licensed clinical social work associate who works with adolescents, adults, and couples. His areas of focus include relationship challenges, depression and motivation, and anxiety. Ari strives to cultivate a collaborative therapeutic space where clients can grow, heal, and be understood from a judgment-free perspective … [Read more]

Sara Gorcos

MSW, LICSW – Clinical Associate
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Sara Gorcos, MSW, LICSW, is a licensed independent clinical social worker who works with adults who may be struggling with anxiety-, mood-, and trauma-related concerns. Sara’s approach to counseling is interactive and utilizes a strengths-based and social justice-oriented lens. She is passionate about working alongside individuals in the recovery … [Read more]

Joel Grossbard

PhD – Clinical Associate
Licensed Psychologist

Joel Grossbard, PhD, is a clinical psychologist providing evidence-based therapeutic and assessment services to children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Grossbard’s therapeutic approach emphasizes the client’s values and goals in developing a treatment plan that incorporates evidence-based behavior change principles. Dr. Grossbard has … [Read more]

Jennifer Harris

PhD, MA, LMHC – Clinical Associate
Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Jennifer Harris, PhD, MA, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor associate who works with adolescents and young adults, accompanying them along their life paths. As the former director of the University of Washington’s Undergraduate Research Program and throughout her 20-year career in education, she has gained extensive experience … [Read more]

Carol Hirshfield

PhD – Clinical Associate
Licensed Psychologist

Carol Hirshfield, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years’ experience working with children, adults and their families on both the East and West Coasts. Born and raised in New York City, she has clinical experience in New York, New Jersey, and California. Her special areas of expertise includes child development, parenting, populations who … [Read more]

Aimee Horn

M.Ed, LMHC – Clinical Associate
Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Aimee specializes in working with adults who have (or are suspicious of having) ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar and executive function deficits. Aimee has worked with many college age students as well as professionals in various fields such as tech, education, and medicine. Aimee truly understands the demands and expectations of these careers and how mental health … [Read more]

Lark Huang-Storms

PhD – Clinical Associate
Licensed Psychologist

Lark Huang-Storms, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides assessment and treatment of complex emotional, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental challenges. She has broad expertise in medical and educational settings with clients from infancy through adulthood and has a particular passion for working with families and youth experiencing Autism … [Read more]

Francis Iacobucci

MSW, LICSW – Clinical Associate
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Francis Iacobucci is a licensed independent social worker specializing in supporting individuals with eating disorders, disordered eating, body image dissatisfaction, and co-occurring mental health experiences. Francis earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of Pennsylvania. Previously, he spent nearly 10 years working in politics and the federal government… [Read more]

Erin Karcher

MA, LMFT – Assistant Clinical Director
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Erin Karcher, MA, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist working with relationships, families, and individuals. Her areas of focus include relationship issues, sexual and gender identities, neurodiversity/ADHD, and multicultural counseling, and. Erin works from an anti-oppression lens and draws from several evidence-based practices … [Read more]

Michal Goldring Keidar

MSW, LICSW – Clinical Associate
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Michal Goldring Keidar, MSW, LICSW is a therapist and a social worker. She provides evidence-based therapy to adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups for over a decade. She received her bachelor’s degree in social work from Tel Aviv University in Israel and her master’s degree from the University of Washington, School of Social Work. She has extensive … [Read more]

Jamie Kostek

MA, LMHC — Clinical Associate
Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Jamie Kostek, MA, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor who works with children, adolescents, parents, and adults. Jamie’s approach to counseling emphasizes evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure and response prevention, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, parent coaching, and mindfulness based practices. She believes that … [Read more]

Katie Ladenburg

MSW, LSWAIC, MHP – Independent Clinical Associate
Licensed Social Work Associate

Happiness comes from within. Sometimes you just need someone help you access it. Through a mindful and intuitive based approach my hope is to effectively and creatively help you tap into your inner source of strength that will lead you back onto your path of self-discovery. What you are seeking is seeking you! … [Read more]

Paolo Laraño

Psy.D. – Remote Clinical Associate
Licensed Psychologist

Paolo Laraño, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist providing therapy to adults, kids, adolescents, groups, and families through secure telehealth sessions. Through telehealth, Dr Laraño offers a therapeutic setting that prioritizes privacy, convenience, and flexibility. His integrative therapy style draws from various … [Read more]

Jillian Martin

MS, LMHCA – Clinical Associate
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate

Jill Martin, MS, LMHCA, is a licensed mental health counselor associate serving adults across the lifespan who want to make changes towards greater wellbeing and happiness in their life. Whether your concerns are related to anxiety, depression, stress, health, spirituality, mindset, or life transitions, , Jill can help you navigate change and align with your values to create more peace … [Read more]

Jessica MacLeod

MA, LMFTA – Clinical Associate
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

Jessica MacLeod, MA, LMFTA is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate who works with adults, teens, couples, and parents. Her therapeutic approach is warm, and collaborative. Jessica strongly believes in a reflective practice that is rooted in continual consent to create safety and trust, so that positive outcomes are possible… [Read more]

Marisa McCann

MA, LMHCA – Clinical Associate
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate

Marisa McCann, MA, LMHCA, is a licensed mental health counselor associate who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and parents. Marisa’s 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, trauma-focused … [Read more]

Susan McCurry

PhD – Clinical Associate
Licensed Psychologist

Susan McCurry, PhD, is a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with midlife and older adults. She uses a contextual behavioral science approach to provide evidence-based treatment for enhancing quality of life in healthy aging adults, as well as in individuals experiencing age-related changes in physical, cognitive, or psychological … [Read more]

Molly McGrew

MA, LMFTA – Clinical Associate
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

Molly McGrew, MA, LMFTA, is a licensed marriage and family therapist associate who works with individuals and families. Molly received her Master’s Degree in Couple and Family Therapy from Antioch University Seattle and her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Oregon. Molly has spent majority of her mental health career working in an emergency … [Read more]

Josh McLeod

MA, LMHCA – Clinical Associate
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate

Josh McLeod, MA, LMHCA, is a licensed mental health counselor who earned his Master of Arts in Child and Adolescent Psychology at the University of Washington. His therapeutic approach incorporates a strengths-based methodology paired with an emphasis in self-advocacy. Josh believes that the client … [Read more]

Lizza Miller

PhD – Clinical Associate
Coach

Dr. Lizza enjoys coaching individuals and couples who are on a path towards achieving professional success and/or exploring personal growth. Her work focuses on assessing existing strengths and areas for growth, identifying goals, and building skills. She utilizes an inquiry-based approach to professional and personal development … [Read more]

Lauren Morris

LMFTA – Clinical Associate
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

Lauren Morris, LMFTA (“Morris”, she/they) is a licensed associate individual, relationship, and sex therapist who specializes in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, couples & relationship constellations, and adolescents, though welcomes all adults, teens, relationships, and families. She especially loves working with relationships searching for increased … [Read more]

Aaron Norr

PhD, PLLC – Clinical Associate
Licensed Psychologist

Aaron Norr, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides individual therapy for adults. Dr. Norr received his PhD in Clinical Psychology from Florida State University and completed his doctoral internship and fellowship at the Seattle VA Medical Center. Dr. Norr believes in taking a collaborative, client-centered approach to developing an individualized … [Read more]

Kate Oost

PhD – Virtual Clinical Associate
Licensed Psychologist

Kate Oost, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides therapeutic services to both individuals and couples. Dr. Oost specializes in delivering evidence-based treatments for anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and relationship issues. Many obstacles can make regularly attending in-person sessions difficult, including physical distance … [Read more]

Suzanne Peterson

MS, LMHC, SUDP – Clinical Associate
Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Substance Use Disorder Professional

Suzanne Peterson, LMHC, SUDP, is a licensed mental health counselor and substance use disorder professional. She specializes in working with adolescents and young adults, focusing on issues of depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, relationships, and stress. Suzanne has specialized training in evidenced-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral … [Read more]

Patrick Phelan

MA, LMHC – Clinical Associate
Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Patrick Phelan, MA, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor who works with adolescents, children, young adults, and parents/guardians. Anyone who’s decided to see a therapist should know that they’re receiving a treatment that works. Patrick specializes in research-supported therapies for trauma, anxiety, and depression … [Read more]

Jessica Piziali

MA, LMHCA – Clinical Associate
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate

Jessica Piziali, MA, LMHCA, is a licensed mental health counselor associate who received her BA in Psychology from Eugene Lang College at The New School in New York City and her MA in Counseling Psychology from Adler University in Chicago. She has experience in a myriad of clinical settings, including community mental health, college counseling, crisis work, outpatient drug and … [Read more]

Molly Reid

PhD, ABPP – Co-founder, Consultant
Licensed Psychologist – Board Certified Psychologist

Molly Reid, PhD, ABPP, is a Board Certified Psychologist who enjoys working with adults, teens, and children. Dr. Reid has served on the faculties of the clinical programs at the University of Washington (UW), Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral sciences; the UW Clinical Psychology Graduate program; Seattle Children’s Hospital; Child Health … [Read more]

Jennifer Rough

PhD – Clinical Associate
Licensed Psychologist

Jennifer Rough, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adolescents and adults. Her practice is rooted in evidence-based principles, drawing upon her training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness-based therapies. She values person-centered care, and tailors her approach to fit … [Read more]

Jake Sapp

LMCHA – Clinical Associate
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate

I am a genderqueer, non-bonary therapist, have experience with all sorts of clients, and love the work that I do. I have experience with new and fluid members in the LGBTQ+ community, as well as exploring religious trauma and spiritual curiosity. Using inherent strengths and resiliency built into your experience, I hope to help empower … [Read more]

Julia Senft

MA, LMHCA – Clinical Associate
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate

Julia Senft, MA, LMHCA, is an associate licensed mental health counselor who works with adolescents and adults. Julia’s areas of focus include anxiety, depression, interpersonal/relationship conflict, trauma, grief and loss, and stress management. Julia uses modalities such as person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy … [Read more]

Michelle Smith

MA, LMHC – Clinical Associate
Child Therapist & Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Michelle Smith, MA, LMHC is a licensed mental health counselor who provides effective and evidence-based therapies for children ages 3-12 years old and collaborative and compassionate parenting support. Before transitioning to mental health, she worked as an educator and has over twenty … [Read more]

Zach Snyder

MA, LMHCA – Clinical Associate
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate

Zach Snyder, MA, LMHCA, is a licensed mental health counselor associate who works with children, adolescents and their parents. Zach utilizes evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, behavioral activation, and mindfulness practices in his counseling practice. He believes that therapy is most successful … [Read more]

Will Vitale

EdM, MA, LMHCA – Clinical Associate
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate

Will Vitale, MA, MEd, LMHCA is a licensed mental health counselor associate who specializes in working with children, teens, and their families. Will’s approach is grounded in cognitive behavioral theory and he emphasizes using research-supported therapies to help clients. Will sees counseling as a collaborative process that should build … [Read more]

Sofie Wall

MA, LMHCA, MHP – Clinical Associate
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate

Sofie Wall, MA, LMHCA, MHP, is a licensed mental health counselor associate who specializes in working with children, parents, and families. Sofie believes in providing person-centered and trauma-informed mental health support to build resilience and coping skills for navigating adversity. Sofie is passionate about early intervention and prevention … [Read more]

Vivian Dregely

MA, LMFTA – Clinical Associate
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

Vivian Dregely, MA, LMFTA, is a licensed marriage and family therapist associate who works with adult individuals and couples. Her area of focus includes anxiety, life transitions, depression, and trauma. Vivian does not ascribe to one single treatment approach and instead utilizes a mixture of psychodynamic, systemic, and emotionally-focused therapy to uncover the root causes of unhappiness and malfunction n order to heal old wounds, create new meaning, and feel better… [Read more]