Find a therapist in Seattle, WA — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Seattle, WA accepting new patients
Headway brings mental health support to Seattle communities including Magnolia, Ravenna, and South Lake Union with 1,873 providers available. Access therapy sessions virtually or in-person, covered by insurance, with many clients paying as little as $0 per session through Headway's insurance coordination.
Hello! I'm Elizabeth, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I believe that healing happens in spaces where you feel truly seen and understood. With my background in both mental health and theology, I create a therapeutic environment that honors your full identity—cultural, spiritual, and personal. Whether you're navigating trauma, life transitions, leaving IOP settings, or identity questions, I'm here to walk alongside you with warmth, cultural sensitivity, and clinical expertise. My journey in mental health has taken me through residential facilities, faith communities, and community programs, where I've had the privilege of supporting individuals across all life stages.
Patricia A. Shepard is a dedicated Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
with a wealth of experience providing direct therapeutic services to diverse populations.
With advanced degrees in Social Work and Child Development, she is skilled in
conducting complex bio-psychosocial and diagnostic assessments for children,
adolescents, and adults. Ms. Shepard provides individualized, evidence-based treatment
for individuals, couples, and groups, addressing a broad range of behavioral health
challenges including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety,
adjustment disorder and grief. Her clinical practice is grounded in a variety of proven
modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy
(CPT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Throughout her career, Ms. Shepard has demonstrated a profound commitment to
patient care within demanding environments, including military and outpatient settings.
She has served as a primary therapist in Embedded Behavioral Health clinics,
supported the Family Behavioral health Clinic, and provided on-call crisis support for
hospital emergency rooms. A core component of her work involves developing and
monitoring individualized treatment plans to ensure measurable progress and positive
outcomes for her clients. By providing specialized, person-centered counseling and
intervention, Ms. Shepard empowers her clients to achieve recovery and wellness.
Hello! I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with advanced training from Drexel University. I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for adolescents, adults, and older adults. My practice integrates thoughtful medication management with supportive psychotherapy, lifestyle strategies, and collaborative care to help you feel heard, informed, and empowered in your treatment.
Nnenna Orji is a board certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner committed to providing personalized and integrative care utilizing Cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and Christian counseling therapeutic modalities. Nnenna’s approach to mental health care is deeply rooted in empathy, offering a safe space where clients can feel seen, heard and valued throughout their mental health journey. Her passion lies in helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion and understanding, empowering them to rediscover their strength, resilience, and purpose. Her commitment to breaking down barriers in mental health care drives her mission to foster hope and lasting change in every life she touches.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado and Texas, and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington, with years of experience supporting individuals through life's challenges. I'm based in Fort Collins, CO and work with clients virtually — so you can connect with me from wherever you feel most at ease. I accept several major insurance plans and am currently welcoming new clients.
I am coming up on 28 years of clinical experience. Over the years, helping people deal with traumas has become my clinical focus. Helping people heal and cope with trauma is extremely rewarding. Along the way, I was honored to share my research on trauma at national and international conferences.
I have also had the honor of helping military service members, their families and children. I have worked with all branches.
I have a masters degree in Mental Health Counseling. I am a certified EMDR child specialist. (EMDR in person only)
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Seattle, WA
- 97%Anxiety
- 92%Depression
- 82%Grief or loss
- 82%Trauma
- 79%Stress management
- 97%Aetna
- 95%Premera Blue Cross Washington
- 87%Regence BlueShield of Washington
- 79%Cigna
- 68%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 100%English
- 11%Spanish
- 3%Arabic
- 3%Hindi
- 3%Mandarin
- 100%In-person or online
- 68%Woman
- 29%Man
- 3%Non-binary
- 47%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 21%Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
- 16%Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- 8%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 5%Psychologist
- 100%Individual therapy
- 21%Family therapy
- 13%Couples therapy
- 11%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right therapist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Seattle
Finding the right therapist in Seattle starts with getting clear on what you're looking for. Consider the concerns you want to address — whether that's anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or stress related to work or life changes. From there, look for a licensed provider (such as an LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or psychologist) who has experience with those specific areas. Reading a provider's bio can give you a sense of their style and approach before you reach out.
Seattle has a large number of practicing therapists, which can make narrowing your options feel overwhelming. Focusing on a few practical factors can help: location or whether you prefer virtual sessions, the provider's specialty, and whether they accept your insurance plan. Many providers on Headway offer both in-person and virtual sessions, and you can review detailed profiles to find someone who fits your preferences and schedule.
Therapy in Seattle can be expensive, but using in-network insurance coverage is one of the most reliable ways to reduce what you pay per session. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans. You can enter your insurance details on Headway to confirm coverage and see an estimated session cost before you book. Many patients pay as little as $0 per session, depending on their plan.
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