Relationship and Marriage Counseling in Seattle, Washington WA
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Relationships
Yukiko K Hartman
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LPCC, LMHC
Why are relationships so sweet some time and so difficult other time? It's because we have emotional connection with our loved ones. In fact, building close relationship and maintaining it require a lot of awareness of what's happening in you and your partner, and between two of you. Also, knowing how to maintain emotional connection and how to repair the connection quickly when it's broken is the key for you to keep your important relationship going. In my therapy, we will look into your relationship to see what is not working and how it has affected you and your partner. I will introduce to you many elements of healthy relationship and have you learn new skills and behaviors. Relationship issues are often complicated and take time before you see the improvement. So, you may need to commit to therapy, but I believe it is worth your time and effort if you think your relationship is important for you.
15 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA Washington (Online Only)
Relationships
Finley Anderson
Therapist, LMFT
In couples work, I help partners slow down the patterns that are keeping them stuck. We explore what’s really happening underneath the conflict: the fears, the unmet needs, the old wounds each person brings to the relationship.
3 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA Washington (Online Only)
Relationships
Dr. Christina J. Gonzalez
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LMHC, NCC
Have you been struggling with your relationship or struggling with feelings of loneliness and wanting to be in a relationship? I find that relationships are our biggest “teachers” in life and we can learn so many lessons from them and experience so much joy! At the same time, they can often be our biggest struggles! If you would like to repair a broken relationship, find a new relationship to be in, heal from a break up, or make a good relationship better, please contact me. My passion in life is to help people develop extraordinary relationships! Whether we work together in individual therapy or with you and your partner in couples therapy, I have a lot of experience helping people navigate the world of relationships and have helped many couples and individuals heal their relationships. With 20 years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and extensive training in couples counseling and relationship issues, we can help you learn to communicate better, manage problems and resolve conflict in healthy ways, build stronger connections, and enhance emotional and physical intimacy. Reach out and let’s see how we can work together to help you have that relationship that you have always wanted!
29 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA Washington (Online Only)
Relationships
Ian Hagemann, MSW
Counselor/Therapist, MSW, SWAA 60977729
When working with couples or groups in sexual and/or romantic relationships, I specialize in non-monogamous, polyamorous, and other open relationships. I believe in enthusiastic consent, healthy boundaries, and mutual respect. I also
7 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA Washington (Online Only)
Relationships
Liza Hadden
Counselor/Therapist, MS
Many of my clients start therapy due to relationship challenges. Together we identify what's coming up for you and how to address it moving forward. I have additional training in adult ADHD (and the unique challenges it poses to relationships). Additionally, I have advanced training in women's health (specifically PMS, PMDD, perimenopause, menopause, perinatal & postpartum) and nutritional mental health.
7 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA Washington (Online Only)
Relationships
RelaxingOne.com Ned David Bratspis, PC
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Years of couple therapy experience assists you in your quest to connect more closely with your partner.
35 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA Washington (Online Only)
Relationships
Vanessa Hooper
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC, PMH-C
I work with couples across many relationship structures, monogamous, ethically non-
monogamous, polyamorous, and cross-cultural pairings on communication, trust, and
connection. Using discernment counseling when needed, I help you get clarity on where the relationship stands and where you want it to go.
6 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA Washington (Online Only)
Relationships
Hannah Muetzelfeld
Psychologist, PhD
I have years of specialized training, research, and clinical experience in working with couples. I have conducted and published research on couples therapy, relationship satisfaction, and attachment issues, and have put much of this expertise into practice with couples I have worked with. I work with couples to improve communication, navigate conflict, manage insecurities, overcome previous emotional injuries, and improve overall satisfaction.
12 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA Washington (Online Only)
Relationships
Melanie Carey
Counselor/Therapist, LMHCA
Relationships often bring both deep connection and deep activation. Even in loving partnerships, it is common for couples to find themselves stuck in repeating patterns of conflict, distance, miscommunication, or emotional disconnection that can feel difficult to shift on their own.
In therapy, we slow down these patterns and begin to understand what is happening beneath the surface of interaction. From a psychodynamic and attachment-based perspective, we explore how each partner’s early relational experiences, protective strategies, and emotional needs are shaping the dynamic in the present.
Rather than focusing only on communication skills or surface-level conflict resolution, this work supports a deeper understanding of the emotional cycles that keep couples stuck — including pursuit and withdrawal patterns, sensitivity to rejection, shutdown responses, and unmet needs for safety, closeness, and autonomy.
Using a trauma-informed and Focusing-Oriented approach, we also pay attention to the body-based experience of relationship moments. The “felt sense” can reveal important information about what is happening internally during conflict or disconnection, often before it can be fully put into words. Learning to notice and stay with these internal signals can create more choice, regulation, and empathy in real time.
Therapy supports partners in developing the capacity to stay present with themselves and each other, even in moments of discomfort. This includes increasing emotional awareness, strengthening repair after conflict, and building more secure and responsive connection patterns over time.
Carey Counseling offers support for individuals navigating relational challenges as well as partners in both traditional and non-traditional relationship structures, including polyamorous and consensual non-monogamous relationships.
This work is especially supportive for couples who feel stuck in repetitive cycles, emotionally disconnected, or unsure how to reconnect after rupture — and who are seeking a deeper, more embodied way of understanding and transforming their relationship patterns.
2 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA Washington (Online Only)
Relationships
Mr. Robert Hirsch
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
I have helped hundreds of couples. It is clear to me that it is not sufficient to simply want to love someone, each partner must be committed to growing and understanding themselves so that their dysfunctional patterns of communicating and living don't continue to sabotage the relationship. I help partners see themselves more clearly and find the motivation and strength to endure the difficulty of rebuilding trust and opening their hearts fully again to their partner.
36 Years Experience
In-Person in Seattle, WA 98105
Online in Seattle, WA Washington
Relationships
Sarah Wolfer
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Relationship therapy gets a lot more interesting, and a lot more useful, when the therapist isn't quietly assuming your relationship should look a certain way. I work with couples, polycules, and relationships of all configurations: monogamous, non-monogamous, polyamorous, relationship-anarchist, kinky, queer, and everything in between. I'm non-monogamous and kink-informed myself, so your structure is safe here. We'll actually get to the work: communication patterns, repair after rupture, intimacy, trust, the ways your individual histories show up between you. I draw from the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy, and I bring an affirming, complexity-honoring lens to every relationship I work with. Telehealth in WA, ID, and FL.
14 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA Washington (Online Only)
Relationships
Dr. Danielle Watkins at Sound Wellness Counseling PLLC
Counselor/Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LMHC, NCC, PMH-C
When working with couples in relationship and marriage counseling, I focus on helping couples strengthen their connection, improve communication, and navigate conflicts or life challenges together. This work provides a safe space to explore patterns in the relationship, address misunderstandings, rebuild trust, and deepen emotional intimacy. Counselors support couples in developing effective problem-solving skills, setting healthy boundaries, and fostering mutual understanding. The goal is to help partners create a more satisfying, balanced, and resilient relationship, whether working through challenges or enhancing an already strong bond.
18 Years Experience
In-Person in Seattle, WA 98115
Online in Seattle, WA Washington
Relationships
Practical Psychology, Inc.
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Relationships can feel especially challenging when your brain works in ways that don’t quite match what others expect. At Dr. Shoup’s practice, you’ll find a therapeutic space built around how you think: full of empathy, structure, and insight. Because we understand how intense focus, rapid associations, or lingering disconnects impact connection, we tailor couples and relational work to translate misunderstandings into deeper understanding, and build communication strategies that really work for your unique style. With support built around your perspective, you can move from friction and confusion toward connection and clarity.
6 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA Washington (Online Only)
Relationships
Ciera Coyan
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
As a marriage and family therapist and a sex therapist, I have specific training in working with couples and relationships. I work with monogamous and nonmonagamous relationships regularly. I love helping people better understand their partners and themselves in the process! I help facilitate effective communication, an increase in affection, and deeper closeness. While some of my relational clients don't discuss sex, many find that working with a sex therapist (whether the issues are primarily sexual or not) is a helpful tool for improving all aspects of their relationship.
5 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA Washington (Online Only)
Relationships
Weston Pew
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LCPC
Trauma, attachment issues, and old patterns can create emotional disconnection and unresolved conflict in relationships, leaving couples feeling lost or distant. Choosing to seek therapy is a powerful commitment to healing, growth, and change. My approach to couples therapy involves three phases: Assessment, Exploration, and Embodiment. In the Assessment phase, we understand the current state of your relationship and uncover root causes. The Exploration phase dives deeper into past wounds, patterns, and beliefs to unlock new insights, while the Embodiment phase focuses on integrating changes into your daily lives for lasting transformation. My integrative approach addresses the mind, body, heart, and soul, helping you heal, rebuild trust, deepen intimacy, and create a stronger, more fulfilling connection. Ready to begin your healing journey? Book a free consultation today.
14 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA Washington (Online Only)
Relationships
Dr. Michael Drane
Therapist, LMHC
I really enjoy helping people with relationship issues and have been helping to save relationships for many years.
10 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA Washington (Online Only)
Relationships
Nicole Waters (Flowing Waters Counseling)
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
Relationships can be one of the most rewarding—and challenging—parts of life. I help couples improve communication, rebuild trust, and deepen emotional connection. Through a supportive and collaborative process, we’ll work to heal old patterns and create a more connected, fulfilling partnership.
7 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA Washington (Online Only)
Relationships
Brandon Zahl
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
My role is as collaborator, guide, coach and empathetic listener. Together we will work to explore your goals and how I can best support your journey there. I believe clients can become the heroes of their lives and help them tap into their own wisdom and healing capacity.
6 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA Washington (Online Only)
Relationships
Ryan Shannon
Counselor/Therapist, LMHCA, MA, MS
Relationship difficulties often involve more than communication alone. You may repeatedly choose unavailable partners, withdraw when someone gets close, become anxious when a relationship feels uncertain, avoid conflict, struggle to express your needs, or feel lonely even while partnered.
My approach is both insight-oriented and practical. Drawing from Adlerian and psychodynamic therapy, we may explore how childhood relationships, past rejection, family dynamics, and early beliefs about love and security continue to influence the way you connect with others. Understanding these patterns can help you recognize why certain relationships feel familiar, even when they are unhealthy or unfulfilling.
I also use CBT to help you examine assumptions about rejection, abandonment, trust, and self-worth. We may identify distorted thoughts, consider alternative interpretations, and work on responding to relationship stress with greater clarity rather than reacting from fear or past pain.
Therapy with me is honest and collaborative. I will validate your experience, but I may also gently challenge patterns that are contributing to conflict or disconnection. When appropriate, I may suggest behavioral missions, such as expressing a need directly, setting a boundary, initiating a difficult conversation, tolerating uncertainty, or allowing yourself to be more emotionally open.
My goal is to help you develop healthier relationship patterns, communicate more confidently, and become more comfortable with closeness, vulnerability, and conflict. Whether you are dating, partnered, recovering from a breakup, or trying to build more meaningful friendships, we can work toward relationships that feel more secure, mutual, and fulfilling.
1 Years Experience
Online in Seattle, WA Washington (Online Only)
Relationships
Kate Dufek
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LMHC
My couples work is informed by PACT (psychobiological approach to couples therapy.) This approach takes into account developmental history, attachment, neuroscience, and object relations. It is highly interactive, and geared towards cultivating a sturdier, more secure relationship.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Seattle, WA 98107
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.
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Seattle, Washington Statistics
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Seattle, Washington average 17 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (72%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (40%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (36%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
44%
Gender ID
| 54% |
Female |
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| 40% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 72% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 36% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 62% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 46% | Men |
| 26% | Military / Veterans |
| 23% | Hispanic / Latino |