Therapists in Seattle, WA

Finding the best therapist is all about finding the best fit. All the therapists at Seattle Anxiety Specialists have backgrounds and sub-specializations that uniquely position them to serve particular clients.

If you are not sure which therapist would be the best fit for you, there is no need to worry. Any of our providers can do a first session with you to help you get a better sense of what your therapeutic needs are - and you can switch therapists at any time.


Blake Thompson, LMHC

Washington State Department of Health License Number: LH60884873

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).

  • Works with individuals. Sees clients ages 13 and up.

  • Booking appointment: Online booking (check availability). If no availability shows up or name does not appear, this means he is currently full.


Priyanka Shokeen, PH.D.

Washington State Department of Health License Number: PY61191379

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 is focused on providing both short-term and long-term psychotherapy for people dealing with depression, anxiety, complex trauma as well as treatment resistant conditions like personality disorders. Priyanka uses psychodynamic, CBT & DBT in her therapy approach. She also provides comprehensive psychological evaluations, primarily for the purposes of diagnostic clarification, for clients that have not had success with therapy in the past and want to make sure that they are receiving the correct diagnosis and treatment plan.

Before joining Seattle Anxiety Specialists, Priyanka was a clinical fellow at Columbia University.

She can provide counseling in English as well as Hindi/Urdu. 

  • Works with individuals. Sees clients ages 18 and up.

  • Booking appointment: Online booking (check availability). If no availability shows up or name does not appear, this means she is currently full.


Chris Russo, LICSW

Washington State Department of Health License Number: LW61088963

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.

Prior to joining Seattle Anxiety Specialists, Chris worked in a variety of care settings designing and facilitating experiential-based therapy programs focused on stress management and resiliency building. Through non-profit community partnerships, he also developed and led LGBTQ+ youth support groups and previously worked for a wilderness therapy program in Hawai’i.

Chris’s clinical work focuses on supporting individuals with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive tendencies. He has 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 with the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) and graduate of their intensive Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI).

Chris also teaches courses in mental health and ecopsychology for the University of Washington Tacoma and Lewis & Clark College. He is active in research related to mental health prevention programming, nature’s impact on mental health, and addressing discriminatory policies within higher education.

  • Works with individuals. Sees clients ages 12 and up.

  • Booking appointment: Online booking (check availability). If no availability shows up or name does not appear, this means he is currently full.


Rachael Sofian, LMFT

Washington State Department of Health License Number: LF60914997

Rachael provides counseling and psychotherapy at Seattle Anxiety Specialists and serves as our Staff Wellness Director.

Rachael’s therapeutic approach centers on building deep therapeutic rapport with clients using a blend of Art Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) models. She collaborates with clients to assist them in building self-awareness and confidence in who they are.

Rachael has partnered with the Seattle Children’s Hospital Gender Clinic to provide gender-affirming therapeutic and medical care for trans and nonbinary youth. Rachael serves Seattle Public Schools and King County in an advisory capacity to improve the quality of healthcare of trans youth in Seattle schools. She also provides guest lectures for Psychology students at local universities.

Earning a BFA in mixed media before going to graduate school to become a therapist, Rachael has exhibited her work in local art galleries and has created album art for local PNW bands. She brings these worlds together in her therapeutic work, helping her clients confidently express themselves.

  • Works with families, couples, and individuals. Sees clients ages 10 and up.

  • Booking appointment: Online booking (check availability). If no availability shows up or name does not appear, this means she is currently full.


Kailee Eeckhoudt, LMHCA

Washington State Department of Health License Number: MC61244847

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.

She 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.

Prior to heading to graduate school to study clinical mental health counseling, Kailee earned a degree in History.

  • Works with individuals. Sees clients ages 18 and up.

  • Booking appointment: Online booking (check availability). If no availability shows up or name does not appear, this means she is currently full.


Anne Farina, LICSW

Washington State Department of Health License Number: LW61020228

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.

She can provide counseling in English as well as Spanish.

  • Works with individuals, families, and couples. Sees clients ages 5 and up.

  • Booking appointment: Online booking (check availability). If no availability shows up or name does not appear, this means she is currently full.


Rachel Kuras, LMHCA

Washington State Department of Health License Number: MC61436782

Rachel provides counseling and psychotherapy at Seattle Anxiety Specialists.

While earning her Doctoral Degree in Psychology from Pacific University, Rachel worked on research related to trauma informed care. She has been trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment Regulation and Commitment Therapy (ARC), has experience volunteering as a sexual assault victim’s advocate, and is currently developing her skillset as an OCD therapist.

Before joining Seattle Anxiety Specialists, Rachel completed an internship through the Idaho Psychology Internship Consortium where she provided in person individual psychotherapy for children and adolescents, family therapy, comprehensive neuropsychological assessment, and comprehensive diagnostic assessments.

Most of her clinical work focuses on: Trauma, Attachment, Gender & Sexual Diversity, Family Conflict, Grief, Anxiety, Depression, and ADHD

  • Works with individuals and families. Sees clients ages 3 and up.

  • Booking appointment: Online booking (check availability). If no availability shows up or name does not appear, this means she is currently full.


Case Lovell, LMHC

Washington State Department of Health License Number: LH60875123

Case provides counseling and psychotherapy at Seattle Anxiety Specialists.

Before joining Seattle Anxiety Specialists, he worked for many years in a wide variety of settings, including psychiatric clinics and homeless shelters, as well as his own solo private practice, providing psychotherapy to clients struggling with severe mental health issues.

The clinical expertise he developed in these settings, using evidence based methods such as Brief Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), make him a great fit for clients with particularly acute and challenging symptoms such as panic disorder and chronic suicidal ideation.

Case also has extensive experience managing the often complex interrelationships between anxiety, substance abuse, depression, and additional diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum disorders and ADHD.

  • Works with individuals. Sees clients ages 18 and up.

  • Booking appointment: Online booking (check availability). If no availability shows up or name does not appear, this means he is currently full.


Jim McDonnell, LMFT

Washington State Department of Health License Number: LF61251315

Jim is provides counseling and psychotherapy at Seattle Anxiety Specialists.

Prior to joining Seattle Anxiety Specialists, Jim ran a solo private practice in Seattle’s West Seattle neighborhood.

Jim's 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. 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.

Before embarking on his career in mental health, Jim traversed diverse landscapes—from honing his interpersonal skills and resilience in the fast-paced environment of the restaurant industry, to conducting research at NASA, and navigating the intricacies of the tech world at Microsoft and T-Mobile. This unique tapestry of experience allows him to connect deeply with individuals facing a wide range of challenges.

  • Works with individuals. Sees clients ages 18 and up.

  • Booking appointment: Online booking (check availability). If no availability shows up or name does not appear, this means he is currently full.


Cassandra Nichols, Ph.D.

Washington State Department of Health License Number: PY00002320

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.

  • Works with individuals. Sees clients age 17 and up.

  • Booking appointment: Online booking (check availability). If no availability shows up or name does not appear, this means they are currently full.


Dominica (Nica) Selvaggio, LMHC

Washington State Department of Health License Number: LH60596733

Nica provides counseling and psychotherapy at Seattle Anxiety Specialists.

Before joining Seattle Anxiety Specialists, she/they ran a solo private practice in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, served in leadership roles at other Seattle psychotherapy clinics, and has worked with dozens of non-profits at the local and national level to curate lecture series promoting access to high-quality mental health information.

Nica has extensive training in a number of evidence-based therapies, such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Family Based Therapy (FBT), and Somatic Experiencing. She/they have experience working with patients on a wide variety of issues, including anxiety disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, sexual orientation and gender identity, acculturation and systemic oppression related to race and gender, trauma and PTSD, mood disorders, personality disorders, self-harm, relational issues, and attachment struggles.

In addition to their work as a therapist, Nica is also a published poet, has been featured in various magazines and podcasts, and has taught as an adjunct professor at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

  • Works with individuals. Sees adults and adolescents, ages 13 and up.

  • Booking appointment: Online booking (check availability). If no availability shows up or name does not appear, this means they are currently full.


Jerome Veith, LMHC

Washington State Department of Health License Number: LH61225463

Jerome provides counseling and psychotherapy at Seattle Anxiety Specialists.

Before joining Seattle Anxiety Specialists, he ran a solo private practice in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood.

In addition to his work as a therapist, Jerome also teaches full time at Seattle University. He designs interdisciplinary courses for students in Psychology, exploring the significance of trauma and what it means for us to process and heal from traumatic experiences. Jerome has also published numerous articles, a number of literary and philosophical translations, and a recent book focused on understanding our relationship to our past.

Prior to his graduate studies in Psychology, Jerome earned a PhD in Philosophy, still teaches Philosophy at the college level, and as a result is also an exceptionally good fit for clients struggling with issues of purpose, meaning, and personal identity. He can also provide therapy in German.

  • Works with individuals. Sees clients ages 16 and up.

  • Booking appointment: Online booking (check availability). If no availability shows up or name does not appear, this means he is currently full.


Jennifer Yeh, LMHC

Washington State Department of Health License Number: LH60793990

Jennifer provides counseling and psychotherapy at Seattle Anxiety Specialists.

Prior to joining Seattle Anxiety Specialists, Jennifer ran a solo private practice in the Bay Area specializing in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and other anxiety disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). She has spent a substantial amount of time involved in research at UC Berkeley and Stanford University. She is also a graduate of the International OCD Foundation’s intensive Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI).

Jennifer also loves working with parents on anxiety related to raising children and with Asian Americans on anxieties related to cultural identity.

  • Works with individuals. Sees clients ages 18 and up.

  • Booking appointment: Online booking (check availability). If no availability shows up or name does not appear, this means she is currently full.


 

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