Career Counseling Therapists in Seattle, WA

As a psychologist specializing in empowering high-achieving women and emerging young adults, I have witnessed firsthand the immense pressure and expectations that can weigh heavily on their shoulders. Often, the need to excel in various aspects of their lives combined with challenges such as anxiety, trauma, depression, and role shifts (e.g. starting a new job, graduating college, becoming a mother) can come at the expense of their mental and emotional well-being. Through my practice, I aim to help my clients cultivate self-compassion and self-esteem, which in turn can lead to improved relationships and greater confidence.

Anxiety, panic, worry and stress can hold people back from performing in life. It can hold people back in school, from getting the job they want, getting promoted, and flourishing in relationships. Trying to escape anxiety can lead people to doing things they wouldn't normally do. When people are frozen with fear they are not living life fully as their authentic selves. Working with a therapist can break you free from anxiety. I've helped so many people work through these feelings to go on to be more successful in their lives.

My clients are high achievers by nature. They often come to me because their anxiety and/or depression symptoms are being amplified by a present stressor like climbing the corporate ladder, entering their first job out of college, and making career or other life transitions. Anxiety and depression sometimes manifest in my clients' relationships with significant others and family. Some may even be experiencing imposter syndrome. While I do facilitate the therapy process, my clients drive the sessions. Together, our therapeutic endeavor is to help you achieve your goals.

I believe in the strength, resiliency and beauty of the human spirit. I also believe in co-creating opportunities to bring forth our best self. By changing the stories we tell ourselves, we can overcome extreme adversity and trauma. Through self actualization and awareness we can become our true selves and live the life we truly want to live. In my training and career, the focus of my work has been in treating adolescents and adults suffering from mood disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, LGBTQ issues, Sex Positive & Kink issues as well as issues of Grief and Loss/Death & Dying.

I have been a child and family therapist since 2009, and volunteered in the field of grief and loss for 14 years, working with grieving children (ages 3 to 18) who lost a loved one. I'm client-centered and strengths-based, and believe my job is to try to understand how my client's brain works, to best assist each individual understand her/ himself. I have learned from the last 9 years working with a wide variety of amazing individuals that I must be very creative and flexible. I'm grateful for how much I have and continue to learn from my clients.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the State of Washington (LW61263458). I hold my Bachelor’s in Social Welfare and my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Washington. I was born in Germany to Vietnamese refugees and relocated to the United States at the age of ten. Being an immigrant has enriched my lived experiences and exposed me to both the complexity of cultural and generational divides, as well as the importance of embracing one’s own cultural identity.

Francis Killory is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the State of Washington who provides clinical mental health counseling and assessments to adults of all ages. A second- career mental health professional with extensive international and intercultural experience, he has dual MA degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Addictions Counseling from the CACREP-accredited University of the Cumberlands, and MBA and BS degrees from Cornell University.

Execs, managers, busy professionals struggling with Stress. Anxiety, Burnout, unhappy with your life and or feeling stuck in your relationships or career. High demands taking their toll? You’re used to being at the top of your game in your career, but confronted by these challenges you never anticipated. If you are a professional of color, international or recent immigrant you face additional challenges of bias, prejudice and microaggressions in the workplace. Reclaim your happiness, energy and empowerment? Be your best self in your personal & professional life.

Are you someone who is looking to improve their daily functioning and overall quality of life? Are you seeking help with communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation? You may be struggling with anxiety or depression, difficulty forming and maintaining relationships, or finding a fulfilling career. My goal is to work collaboratively with my clients to develop strategies and tools to help them better navigate the world around them and achieve their individual goals. By creating a safe and supportive environment, I aim to empower my clients to become more confident, independent, and fulfilled individuals.

You deserve a life of self-love, compassion, and healing. I specialize in working with people experiencing major life changes (new career, new family configuration, losing a loved one, romantic relationship ending or beginning, new migration to the US), depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and adjustment issues. I often serve BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, plus), refugee, and immigrant communities and young adults.

UPDATE: I have room for 2-3 new clients that can pay out of pocket (I hate writing this, but it's the reality for therapists in the world of managed care).However, I am also diversifying my career and and am open to many clients as a trauma writing mentor/editor and more. Writing through healing is at least of equal value to psychotherapy. If you are interested in these services, visit me at www.elihastings.com) - I would be so delighted to work in tandem with other therapists, so please do consider if your clients might benefit!

As a therapist, my mission is to help individuals find the strength and resources within themselves to gain insight, enhance their ability to engage in interpersonal relationships, and regain control of their lives. Working collaboratively, we will establish goals, develop a path toward achieving them, and confront obstacles to change and develop personalized tools and skills. I have dedicated my decade-long career to helping individuals navigate the complexities of sexual health, intimacy, and relationship dynamics, in addition to empowering clients to manage and overcome their struggles with anxiety, OCD and low self-confidence.

As a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LH61170692), I work with adult and adolescent clients 11+ to identify and create positive life changes. My approach to counseling is brief, strength-based, and solution-focused, my style, active, collaborative, and client-centered. Founded on the principles of positive psychology, my strength-based, solution-focused counseling model consists of three phases: (1) Clarification of the problem the client wants to resolve; (2) Identification of the solution to the client’s problem; and (3) implementation of solution-strategies to create positive changes.

My passion lies in uplifting my clients to embrace their fullest potential, nurturing a therapeutic haven where healing and personal growth flourish without judgment. With a collaborative and empowering approach, I find profound joy in guiding individuals and couples towards amplifying their strengths, fostering resilience, and gaining deeper emotional insight to gracefully navigate life's myriad challenges.

My style is warm, genuine and open. Together we will take the time to listen to your inner and outer experience in order to better understand and attend to your unspoken needs, injuries, fears, and uncertainties. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship issues, relationship breakup, career and workplace issues, life transitions, abandonment, co-dependency, and loss and grief.

Are you seeking change for the better and support with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, identity struggles, career dissatisfaction, or relationship challenges? With my guidance, I help clients discover what is holding them back from the life they want to live and then we work together to create effective, long-lasting solutions.

Welcome! I am a therapist and coach focused on helping high-achieving professionals find less stress and more joy in their lives. I am passionate about this work because of my own experience: prior to receiving my therapy degree I was a lawyer for ten years, first as a litigator and then as senior counsel at Amazon. I know the pressures of high stress environments as well as anyone, and I love helping my clients thrive in them. My experience has taught me that protecting one's mental health is a key component of being able to perform at the highest levels in a high-stress environment.

I greatly enjoy helping people find answers and their strengths! Psychological assessments can be a powerful way of doing exactly that! I’m an openly AuDHD, geeky psychologist who actively works in the game industry, and I'd love to help you live the kind of life you find fulfilling. If you're a geek or gamer who is having a hard time finding a mental health professional who understands the nuances of your hobbies, passions, and maybe even your current or future career, I might be the person to work with. If you suspect you might have an ADHD or autism diagnosis, I also might be the person to work with.

Please note: My practice is full as of May 2024. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience, currently offering therapy to adults who live in Washington state. Maybe you’re seeking therapy for the first time to help cope with world events and related feelings of anxiety or loneliness. Or maybe you’re facing a major life transition, such as looking for work, moving, losing someone close to you, becoming a parent, retiring, or starting a new job or school. Therapy can really help, and in some situations it may be brief.