Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Seattle, Washington WA
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Dr. Janelle Louis
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ND, PMHNP-BC
If you have an impulse control disorder, I can help you understand the emotional triggers behind impulsive behaviors and develop healthier coping strategies. In our sessions, we'll focus on self-regulation, awareness, and building supportive routines.
10 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA Washington (Online Only)
Nicole Waters (Flowing Waters Counseling)
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
Acting on urges in the moment can lead to guilt, shame, or conflict with others. I help clients understand the triggers behind impulsive behaviors and develop mindfulness-based strategies to pause, reflect, and choose differently. Together, we’ll strengthen emotional regulation and decision-making skills to help you make choices that align with your values and bring peace of mind.
7 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA Washington (Online Only)
Carolyne Mburu-Gerena
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC
Impulse control difficulties can lead to behaviors that feel hard to stop despite negative consequences. These may include compulsive behaviors, difficulty regulating urges, or challenges with emotional control. Treatment focuses on improving awareness of triggers, strengthening coping skills, and utilizing medication management when appropriate to support greater emotional regulation.
6 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA Washington (Online Only)
Dr. Stéphanie Gamache, PhD
Hypnotherapist, PhD
Impulse control difficulties often reflect internal conflict, unmet emotional needs, and patterns of self-regulation formed early in life. My work integrates psychoanalytic methods and hypnosis to explore the emotional meanings beneath impulsive behavior. Together, we develop greater awareness, agency, and emotional regulation.
7 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA Washington (Online Only)
Family Dynamics Counseling Services, INc
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC, CDPT, CCTP
Over 10 years working with Impulse Control Disorders; mainly with eating disorders
15 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA Washington
Seattle's tech economy — driven by Amazon, Microsoft, and a dense startup ecosystem — has made burnout, imposter syndrome, and the social costs of rapid wealth inequality prominent themes in local therapy. The "Seattle Freeze" — a widely noted phenomenon of difficulty forming close friendships — means therapists here frequently address loneliness, social anxiety, and the challenge of building genuine community in an outwardly welcoming but emotionally reserved city. Seattle's progressive culture sustains strong demand for LGBTQ+-affirming therapists, neurodiversity specialists, and practitioners working with race, identity, and social justice themes. UW Medicine and Swedish Medical Center provide institutional mental health resources alongside one of the most therapist-dense cities in the Pacific Northwest.
Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Seattle, Washington Statistics
Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Seattle, Washington average 17 years of experience and charge around $221 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (84%), Behavioral Therapy (58%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (48%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$221
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
55%
Gender ID
| 50% |
Female |
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| 44% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 84% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 58% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 48% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 45% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 39% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 71% | Senior |
| 68% | Teen |
| 45% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Men |
| 61% | Military / Veterans |
| 61% | Women |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Christian |