Washington State License: LW61020228

Works with: Individuals, Families, and Couples

Sees clients: 5 and up

about Anne

Anne provides counseling and psychotherapy at Seattle Anxiety Specialists and is also an Assistant Professor at Seattle University where she teaches clinical coursework for graduate students in the Social Work department, training them to become psychotherapists.

Anne has training in a wide range of evidence based therapies, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and also utilizes play therapy in her work with children and families.

During her doctoral work at Saint Louis University, her research focused on intergenerational trauma among families in Latin America, the impact of armed conflict on parenting and child outcomes, and trauma-focused interventions for adults impacted by war and armed conflict. Anne’s published research spans a range of clinical topics including mindfulness based interventions, exposure therapy, and the importance of trauma informed care.

In recognition of her activism, Anne received the Exemplary Peace Activist Award from the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom.

Provides therapy in:

• English

• Spanish

Washington State License: LH60884873

Works with: Individuals

Sees clients: 13 and up

about Blake

Blake provides counseling and psychotherapy at Seattle Anxiety Specialists and serves as our Executive Director.

He has received extensive training in Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) through professional organizations such as the Beck Institute and the VA Medical Center. Blake utilizes CBT to help adults struggling with anxiety disorders, including GAD, OCD, PTSD, OCPD, agoraphobia, panic disorder, and social anxiety. He also has experience working with neurodivergent teens and adults (including those with ADHD and Autism).

Before he began practicing psychotherapy, he earned graduate degrees in both Psychology and Philosophy. This informs Blake’s other area of clinical focus, providing Existential Psychotherapy. This approach is often helpful for those facing existential crises, experiencing feelings of alienation or inauthenticity, navigating ethical dilemmas, coping with their mortality or fear of death, or struggling with issues of meaning, purpose, and identity.

Prior to founding Seattle Anxiety Specialists in 2016, Blake pursued a wide range of other professional interests. These include curating a lecture series for a group of art galleries in the Portland area, working as a writer for Max Baucus (U.S. ambassador to China under the Obama Administration), and presenting original research at academic conferences around the world (hosted by universities such as Brown, Carnegie Mellon, and The École Normale Supérieure).

Provides therapy in:

• English

Washington State License: LW61438129

Works with: Individuals, couples, and families

Sees clients: 13 and up

Therapeutic Approach

Brandon provides counseling and psychotherapy at Seattle Anxiety Specialists to individuals struggling with a wide range of anxiety disorders, primarily GAD, OCD, PTSD, agoraphobia, panic disorder, and social anxiety, but he also has extensive experience providing care for those struggling with a range of issues that sometimes underlie anxiety including substance and alcohol use disorders, bipolar spectrum disorders, and personality disorders.

Brandon emphasizes the need for therapy to provide meaningful results as quickly as possible. This is why he prioritizes the use of therapies that often work quickly and have extensive empirical support for their effectiveness. He has received rigorous training in therapies that are considered gold standard approaches, such as Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). He also provides a number of newer promising therapies such as Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Attachment Based Therapy, and Somatic Therapy.

Prior to joining Seattle Anxiety Specialists, Brandon worked for years in Emergency Department settings, where he provided support to those experiencing panic symptoms and those who were deeply anxious about their health. He also has years of experience providing affirming therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals and addressing religious trauma, especially as it intersects with the queer community.

Provides therapy in:

• English

Washington State License: LH60875123

Works with: Individuals

Sees clients: 18 and up

Therapeutic Approach

Case provides counseling and psychotherapy at Seattle Anxiety Specialists. His approach offers a calm and collaborative space where clients can explore their challenges and find greater meaning. Much of his therapeutic work focuses on anxiety and depression, equipping individuals with tools to navigate life more effectively. Case finds the process of meaning-making particularly rewarding, helping clients explore fundamental questions like “Who am I?” and “How do I fit into the world?”

With extensive clinical experience, Case utilizes evidence-based methods such as Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Narrative Therapy. He also has significant experience with the complex relationships between anxiety, depression, substance use, and diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorders and ADHD.

Case views diagnosis as a guide to understanding what keeps a client from becoming their desired self, rather than a fixed label. He fosters a therapeutic partnership where he and the client are equal collaborators, guiding discovery through insightful questions rather than direct answers. His approach to therapy is deeply person-centered, and Case believes in accurately seeing and empowering each client within their unique subjective reality.

Provides therapy in:

• English

Washington State License: PY00002320

Works with: Individuals

Sees clients: 17 and up

about Cassie

Cassie provides counseling and psychotherapy at Seattle Anxiety Specialists, as well as psychological testing & assessment.

Before joining Seattle Anxiety Specialists, she was the Director of Psychological & Wellness Services at The University of Washington Tacoma, the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services at Washington State University before that, and also ran her own solo private psychology practice for many years.

In addition to her clinical work as a psychologist, Cassie has provided supervision and training to many early career psychologists and has published nearly a dozen peer reviewed papers in venues such as The Encyclopedia of Counseling, The Counseling Psychologist, and The American Psychologist; she has also taught numerous courses on psychology, been nominated for outstanding faculty awards, and has spoken on her work and research as a psychologist at academic and professional conferences across the U.S. and internationally.

Provides therapy in:

• English

Washington State License: LW61088963

Works with: Individuals

Sees clients: 12 and up

Therapeutic Approach

Chris provides counseling and psychotherapy at Seattle Anxiety Specialists and serves as our Director of Clinical Training and Education, overseeing all aspects of our Clinical Internship program as well as providing clinical supervision and support to our clinical intern team. Much of his clinical work focuses on supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, going through life transitions, or feeling like they’re “stuck” somewhere. Chris brings a flexible framework to his therapy sessions that works well with people across the spectrum of OCD and anxiety disorders. He enjoys working with teen clients, as well as those who have a background of trauma.

His therapeutic approach is collaborative, gentle, and goal-oriented – he is intentional about working with his patients on addressing what will lead to positive changes in their life. He sees himself as a guiding figure along the therapeutic journey, helping people to bring what they’ve learned in therapy into their day-to-day lives. Chris has a deep sense of compassion for the human experience, and finds value in supporting people as they navigate difficult chapters in life.

“I love people, and learning about people.”

Chris has also trained extensively in a number of evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). He is an active member of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), and a graduate of their intensive Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI). Chris has also been a member of the outdoor therapy community for a long time.

Provides therapy in:

• English

Washington State License: LH60793990

Works with: Individuals

Sees clients: 18 and up

Therapeutic Approach

Jennifer provides counseling and psychotherapy at Seattle Anxiety Specialists. One of her core areas of focus is working with people in periods of transition, whether that be marriage, parenthood, a career change, or cultural transitions. She greatly enjoys helping people in the process of finding their own voice and coming into their individual identity. Jennifer also loves working with parents on anxiety related to raising children and with Asian Americans on anxieties related to cultural identity. One of her strengths as a therapist lies in helping clients navigate internal uncertainty and unpack self-judgment.

The foundation of Jennifer’s relationship with her clients is compassion and understanding. She recognizes the importance of building genuine connections and attuning to each individual’s needs. Her therapeutic approach involves helping clients contact and connect with their feelings, in order to move through difficult emotions and experiences like shame, disconnection, avoidance, and judgment. Jennifer understands that reaching out for therapy is a big step to take, and she is ready to help guide you through the process of self-compassion and healing.

Provides therapy in:

• English

Washington State License: LH61225463

Works with: Individuals

Sees clients: 16 and up

Therapeutic Approach

Jerome provides counseling and psychotherapy at Seattle Anxiety Specialists. He has earned a PhD in Philosophy, and as a result is an exceptionally good fit for clients struggling with issues of purpose, meaning, self-worth, and personal identity. One of Jerome’s strengths lies in helping clients to allow more of themselves to come forward, to feel more put together, and “to have a sense of belonging with one’s self again.” His background in philosophy informs his therapeutic work in the sense that he is attentive to ways that people think in ways they may not notice themselves, and he makes note of influences that have led people to become who they are.

People who are feeling stuck, scattered, or fragmented in some way may also benefit from a therapeutic alliance with Jerome, as he enjoys helping these clients to find their footing again and pinpoint where their confusion or external pressure is coming from. Some of his other areas of focus include anxiety, trauma, adjustment disorder, and life transitions.

Jerome’s therapeutic style is relational, influenced by an existential humanistic approach, and informed by the psychodynamic movement. He has always held a reverence for questions, using questionability to help clients gain insights into themselves, and framing therapy as an open space for joint curiosity and shared attention. Jerome encourages mindfulness in and between sessions, and invites clients to notice the power that comes from being present with one’s self.

Provides therapy in:

• English

• German

Washington State License: LF61251315

Works with: Individuals

Sees clients: 18 and up

Therapeutic Approach

Jim provides counseling and psychotherapy at Seattle Anxiety Specialists. He fosters a collaborative, goal-oriented environment where clients can explore their experiences with compassion and develop effective coping mechanisms to navigate life's uncertainties. Much of Jim’s work focuses on anxiety – including workplace, relationship, existential, and health anxiety – as well as helping clients down-regulate their nervous systems. He finds working with a wide range of clients fulfilling, and he excels at assisting high-functioning individuals in fine-tuning their anxieties.

His therapeutic approach draws upon evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), relational theories, and somatic interventions. This integrated blend equips him to address a wide range of concerns, including: anxiety, depression, relationship and attachment issues, and stress management. Jim’s therapeutic style is solution-oriented and places a lot of value on skill-building so clients can get back to living fulfilling lives. He views his role as akin to a coach, teaching clients to restructure how they experience things.

Provides therapy in:

• English

Washington State License: LH61643395

Works with: Individuals

Sees clients: 18 and up

Therapeutic Approach

Kailee provides counseling and psychotherapy at Seattle Anxiety Specialists, and also teaches classes and workshops to the public on how to use mindfulness as an effective stress management approach. As a therapist, she really enjoys helping clients with OCD, as well as a wide range of anxiety-related disorders. Some of her core competencies include body-focused repetitive behaviors, specific phobias, people pleasing, and health anxiety. Kailee’s goal as a therapist is to equip people with tools and strategies that will allow them to work through their difficulties and apply positive changes to other aspects of their life outside of therapy. She is fond of supporting individuals who are feeling ‘stuck,’ and helping them work towards creating a meaningful life.

During the therapeutic process, Kailee responds to each client’s personality and needs, and plays an active role in identifying areas of potential growth and development. She uses her understanding of a client’s life to equip them with the right tools to succeed based on who they are, what they care about, and what kind of life they want to live.

Kailee has training in a wide range of evidence based therapies, including broadly applicable approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as a number of disorder specific exposure therapies, such as Written Exposure Therapy (WET) for PTSD and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD. She is very passionate about utilizing ACT, and views it as a transdiagnostic modality that can be incredibly helpful to clients in many aspects of their lives. Kailee is also actively working to become more trauma-informed, and has started using experiential therapy practices to encourage an awareness of the present and one’s emotions.

Provides therapy in:

• English

Washington State License: PY61191379

Works with: Individuals

Sees clients: 18 and up

Therapeutic Approach

Priyanka provides counseling, psychotherapy, and psychological testing and assessments at Seattle Anxiety Specialists, and serves as our Clinical Director. She provides clinical supervision to our staff, clinical consultations to other professionals in the area, and care coordination for patients with complex or refractory symptoms.

Her clinical work centers on providing both short-term and long-term psychotherapy for adults. Priyanka has a long history of working with clients on issues of trauma, and recognizes its subjective impact on people’s lives regardless of presenting issues. Her other areas of focus include anxiety, mood dysregulation, identity issues, and cultural or immigration-related challenges. She also has lots of experience working with treatment resistant conditions like personality disorders, and offers in-depth, long-term psychodynamic work to address accompanying challenges.

Priyanka’s integrative therapeutic style builds upon EMDR, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic/psychoanalytical approaches, allowing them to complement one another. She also incorporates attachment-based approaches and interventions. As a therapist, Priyanka supports clients through slow, hard work that leads to sustainable changes, and she consistently provides a safe space where challenges can feel uncomfortable, but never threatening.

Provides therapy in:

• English

• Hindi

• Urdu/Punjabi

Washington State License: LF60914997

Works with: Individuals, couples, and Families

Sees clients: 10 and up

Therapeutic Approach

Rachael provides counseling and psychotherapy at Seattle Anxiety Specialists and serves as our Staff Wellness Director. She provides support for a wide range of people, including those struggling with anxiety, complex or systemic trauma, depression, significant life transitions, relationship issues, parenting, burnout, imposter syndrome, loss and grief, gender and personal identity, and women’s health. Rachael's therapeutic work emphasizes building clients' self-esteem and self-worth. She guides individuals in understanding how trauma or anxiety can contribute to feelings of worthlessness, and together they explore these experiences to develop empowering new perspectives and ways of navigating life.

Rachael’s therapeutic approach centers on building deep rapport with clients using a blend of Art Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) models. As a therapist, she is highly supportive, compassionate, and takes a collaborative approach-encouraging clients to be invested in their own journey:

“I’m an expert in therapy, and the client is an expert in themselves. Working together is how we can find the path foward.”

Additionally, her experience as a boxing coach offers a distinctive element to her practice, as she guides clients in developing self-awareness and confidence in their ability to overcome challenges. Seeing therapy as a two-way street, Rachael seeks to build a collaborative relationship with each of her clients, and values feedback and open communication. While direct in her approach, she respects and incorporates each individual's unique pace of learning and growth.

Provides therapy in:

• English

Washington State License: PY61500000

Works with: Individuals and families

Sees clients: 3 and up

Therapeutic Approach

Rachel provides psychotherapy and assessment services at Seattle Anxiety Specialists. She has extensive training and experience with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Existential Psychotherapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Systemic Therapy, Person-Centered Psychotherapy, and Attachment-Based Psychotherapy. Rachel pulls from many theoretical approaches in order to provide flexibility to her client population as an integrated therapist.

Her therapeutic approach fosters growth and healing via connection, compassion, and unwavering reverence for the human condition. Rachel believes that the only thing in life that is permanent is change, and that our reactions to change can be deeply impacted by early formative experiences and challenges throughout our lives. She seeks to support clients through processes of fostering psychological flexibility, building awareness of their patterns, and “deconstructing what we’ve learned that doesn’t serve us.” Rachel collaborates with clients to build a space that allows for moments of humility, mistake-making, and practice. She provides both brief and long-term therapy dependent upon each client’s expressed needs.

Rachel’s clinical work focuses on anxiety disorders and complex trauma. She is also skilled in providing therapeutic support for people experiencing obsessions and compulsions, grief and loss, life transitions, gender and sexual identity exploration, and neurodiversity. Rachel works with clients of all ages and has a broad range of experience working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community and individuals identifying as neurodiverse. Her early clinical experiences involved providing trauma-informed psychotherapy and comprehensive diagnostic assessment services to children and adolescents in rural and underserved communities.

Provides therapy in:

• English