Online in Washington
(Online Only)
We know that feeling understood matters just as much as clinical skill. We take care in matching clients with therapists who not only have strong training, but who also bring lived experience that helps them truly “get” what you’re going through.
Our therapists work in a way that is both clinical and deeply human—offering evidence-based support while honoring identity, context, and real-life experience. We focus on creating a relationship where you feel safe, respected, and supported, so therapy feels meaningful, not mechanical.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Persons with Disabilities clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Contemplative Psychotherapy Combines mindfulness and meditation practices with modern psychology. It encourages awareness and compassion as part of the healing process.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
Approach Description: Our approach centers on connection first. Therapy is most effective when clients work with clinicians who truly understand what they’re navigating—not only through training, but through lived experience. That’s why we intentionally pair clients with therapists whose personal and professional backgrounds align with the concerns, identities, and systems impacting their lives.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $150
- Accepts Insurance
- First Choice Health, Cigna/Evernorth, TriCare, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Lifewise, Ambetter, Regence, Premera, Aetna, Kaiser, Medicaid, Apple Health - Molina, Apple Health - Coordinated Care, Apple Health - Wellpoint
Education & Credentials
Humanistic Therapy NW LCSW, LICSW, ACSW, CSWA
- Female, Gender Fluid, Male, Non-Binary
- License # LW61260181
- Licensed in Washington
- Practicing Since 2009
Education: All of our clinicians hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work and are licensed to practice in Washington State.
Humanistic Therapy NW Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Washington
- Online Therapy Details: SimplePractice
HTNW is a PNW-based group practice offering affirming, relationship-centered therapy for adults, couples, and families. We specialize in working with LGBTQIA2S+ folx and people with disabilities, and we believe effective therapy requires both clinical expertise and genuine human connection.
Our therapists use evidence-based approaches while tailoring treatment to each client’s lived experience, identity, and goals. By intentionally matching clients with clinicians whose training and lived experience align with their needs, we create care that feels personal, respectful, and meaningful—not one-size-fits-all.