JIM MCDONNELL, LMFT
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.
More about Jim
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, especially those who are familiar with the culture of the tech industry.
Prior to joining Seattle Anxiety Specialists, Jim ran a solo private practice in Seattle’s West Seattle neighborhood.
If you are interested in signing up with Jim, you can check his availability here.
Provides therapy in:
English