JENNIFER YEH, LMHC

Washington State Department of Health License Number: 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.

More about Jennifer

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). When utilizing CBT with her clients, she leans into the behavioral and emotional aspects of the modality. 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 was drawn to this line of work as someone who finds beauty in the diversity of each individual’s story and life experience. As the child of Asian American immigrants who did not learn her parents' native language, she grew up feeling somewhat disconnected from her own cultural heritage. Jennifer turned to books as a source of comfort and knowledge, and developed a deep interest in empathy and storytelling. She believes that every person has a story, and every story has weight. She feels lucky to be trusted with her clients’ precious stories and likens the therapeutic process to figuring out one’s personal narrative.

Jennifer is a person who is dedicated to personal growth and continuous learning, finding valuable insights in life's challenges. She enjoys immersing herself in movies, podcasts, and NPR, which she considers to be the soundtrack to her life. Jennifer finds joy in dancing, particularly in expressive styles like lyrical dance that she views as a unique form of storytelling through movement. She loves food, and expands her palate by trying out different cultures’ cuisines.

If you are interested in signing up with Jennifer, you can check her availability here.

Provides therapy in:

• English