Our counselors provide therapy in Seattle, WA

Lee Scott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 11 years of field experience helping clients cope with feelings of stress, anxiety, grief and loss, low motivation, poor self-esteem, low confidence, depression, and emotional fatigue. He has worked with the homeless population, individuals struggling with mental health conditions, and elderly victims of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Lee believes in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He establishes a healthy and constructive therapist-client relationship by understanding how people’s experiences and beliefs shape how they think about themselves and the world.

Lee received his Master of Social Work from Aurora University. He tailors care to individual needs and uses cognitive behavioral therapy, compassion-focused therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques.

Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and Lee is here to support you. He believes that truly supporting a person's growth includes occasionally challenging their viewpoints. Lee is ready to start the journey with you and encourages you to schedule an appointment today!

I am a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with 34 years of experience. I have spent my career serving vulnerable individuals, providing therapy for adults navigating depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and bipolar disorder. My background includes extensive work within community mental health systems, emergency departments, and community healthcare centers. I am passionate about supporting individuals experiencing serious mental health and crisis concerns.

I hold a master’s in social work from Michigan State University. My approach to care is holistic and strength-based, integrating cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. I tailor treatment to meet each person’s goals, empowering them to build resilience and achieve lasting wellness.

I find my work deeply fulfilling and am honored to witness the dedication clients put into their healing. I value collaboration, compassion, and authenticity in the therapeutic relationship and enjoy walking beside individuals as they rediscover balance, purpose, and hope on their journey to recovery.

My name is Lonnie Renteria, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 9 years of experience. I provide a safe, judgment-free, supportive space for individuals, couples, and families. I take an experiential approach, helping clients discover truths about their needs, expectations, and hopes. I also specialize in working around trauma and attachment injuries.

I received my Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University. I am well-versed in emotion-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), narrative therapy, & trauma work. I am continuing to enhance my training in internal family systems models, to be a more patient and empathetic therapist. 

I have a genuine interest in your process, and I encourage you to be the best you can be. I believe we all have the capacity to heal and build the life that we want to live. I view therapy as a collaborative partnership and a forum for gaining a better understanding of ourselves, not a place to "get rid of" or "fix" something. Get started today!

Nanette Guild is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience supporting individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship transitions, identity concerns, and chronic illness. She brings warmth, humor, and a collaborative spirit to her work, helping clients feel empowered and understood. Nanette creates a safe space that honors each person’s story, promoting healing through trust and emotional connection.

Nanette earned a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Kansas. Her approach integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral activation, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and solution-focused techniques to support emotional regulation, resilience, and well-being.

Nanette values diversity, equity, and justice and believes in the deep connection between mind, body, and spirit. She uses a strength-based, interactive, and often humorous style to support long-term growth. Clients often appreciate her humility, open-mindedness, and deep respect for their lived experiences. Reach out to Nanette today!

I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) currently seeing clients in Virginia and Washington. I started my career in 2020 and have experience working with adolescents and adults seeking help with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, mood disorders, stress management, and substance use. I earned my Bachelor’s degree from Missouri Western State University in my hometown of Saint Joseph, Missouri, and my Master’s degree in Counselor Education from Radford University in Radford, Virginia.

In my practice, I use person-centered, strengths-based, and solution-focused approaches, with the understanding that each person’s experiences are unique. I strive to work collaboratively with my clients, creating a personalized environment that feels comfortable and supportive.

Building trusting relationships is central to my practice. I work to provide a safe, open, and collaborative space where clients can set and achieve meaningful goals.

Kaamilya Wedwick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who hasyears of experience assisting others in acheiving their mental health goals. She specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use. Kaamilya aims to create a therapeutic space by remaining non-judgemental where her clients feel welcome to heal.

Kaamilya completed her Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) at the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is also certified in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). Kaamilya defines herself as an eclectic therapist and will use treatment modalities that best fit the client’s needs, but often uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

Kaamilya believes in person-centered care where each client has a right to self-determination and will always be treated with compassion. She can help equip you with the tools to fight a winning battle. If you are ready to start making changes, schedule an appointment with Kaamilya today.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a solid background and extensive work experience, having spent over 23 years in the mental health counseling field. I have worked successfully with a wide variety of mental health, sexual, emotional, domestic violence, and other abusive situations, as well as behavioral therapy disorders. I have found success with clients whose cases range from less intensive to those of significant intensity. I am experienced in individual, marriage, and family counseling.

I earned my Master's in Guidance and Counseling from Louisiana Tech University. I understand that every person is unique and deserving of an individualized approach to treatment while also ensuring growth, autonomy, and respect for my clients.

I understand that at times things may seem overwhelming and confusing. I provide a space grounded in honesty, dignity, and real support, helping clients build confidence, restore hope, and reconnect with their strengths. Schedule your first appointment today!

I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 6 years of experience supporting individuals navigating trauma, attachment wounds, low self-esteem, and identity exploration. I believe my clients are the experts in their own lives and focus on building meaning, self-awareness, and resilience. I am especially committed to providing affirming, person-centered care to LGBTQ+ clients, including queer and trans individuals.

I earned my Master of Science in counseling and clinical mental health counseling from the University of Phoenix. My approach integrates person-centered, trauma-informed, and strength-based therapy. I combine clinical expertise with lived experience to help clients develop healthy coping strategies and deeper self-understanding.

If you are working through trauma, identity questions, or relationship challenges, I am here to provide a safe, affirming space where you can heal and grow. Together, we will build practical tools and insight to help you move toward a fuller, more authentic life.

I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 7 years of experience supporting teens, adults, parents, and families. I specialize in helping clients navigate academic stress, peer pressure, anxiety, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. I take a holistic approach to care, recognizing the connection between the mind and body and how multiple factors influence a person’s overall well-being.

I earned my master’s in psychology from Seattle University. My clinical approach integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based practices, and person-centered therapy, with influences from existential-phenomenological theory. I tailor treatment to each client’s lived experience and unique needs.

I believe therapy is a collaborative, two-way relationship built on trust and accountability. I provide a nonjudgmental, open space where you can feel heard and supported. If you’re ready to create meaningful change, I invite you to begin this journey with me—we’ll navigate it together.

Gretchen Phillips is a genderfluid (they/she), queer, white, neurodivergent, non-disabled, Millennial woman and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 8 years of experience. She specializes in working with queer and trans individuals to navigate unique experiences of coming out, safety, sexual and romantic relationships, and belonging. Gretchen has experience addressing with all genders and orientations concerns about anxiety, trauma processing and recovery, systemic oppression, sexual assault recovery, and identity exploration.

Gretchen holds a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. Their training in interpersonal psychodynamic therapy fosters a relationship that is dialogic and collaborative, integrating interventions from mindfulness and Gestalt therapy, psychoanalysis, dialectic behavior therapy, and cognitive behavior therapy.

Working together with Gretchen creates opportunities to build the skills and practices necessary to take authority over life, including increased confidence and self-esteem, maintaining healthy interpersonal boundaries, and building new neural pathways that concretize the change any individual wants to see and be.

Mary Lou Macarius is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who specializes in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, grief, parenting issues, school issues, stress, women's issues, and child therapy. She has more than 26 years of experience, working at institutions such as the Pacific Lutheran University Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic and Good Samaritan Behavioral Health Care Center, as well as in public schools serving students K-12th grade, working independently in Comfort Counseling. She also has experience serving individuals from six years old to 65 years old from her time at the Renton Counseling Center. She is a clinical member of The American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy.

Mary Lou received a Bachelor of Social Work from Eastern Washington University and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pacific Lutheran University. She utilizes multiple treatment approaches including, but not limited to, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and structural family therapy. Mary Lou's dominant practicing theories are those of structural family therapy, which focuses on the ways in which families function and the changes that need to be made in the family structure to help them function more effectively, and solution-focused theory, which looks at the solutions that the client brings to therapy for coping with problems and builds on the client’s successes. She also likes to use some narrative therapy, which is focused on changing the way that you look at your life or problems.

Mary Lou is a trauma survivor and comes from an immigrant family, both of which influence the work that she does on a day-to-day basis. This, along with her clinical experience, allows her to support and understand her clients in unique ways.

Emily Sherrill, a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of mental health expertise, has worked across various settings, including outpatient, inpatient, and residential environments. Specializing in trauma and complex trauma, Emily brings extensive experience in addressing mood/anxiety disorders, addictions, eating disorders, and suicidal/parasuicidal behaviors. Her commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate, and ethical mental health therapy reflects her aim to empower individuals to navigate challenges with resilience and strength.

Emily earned her Master of Social Work from Boise State University, and her expertise stems from a diverse background, encompassing therapeutic intervention, clinical leadership, and program development. Her therapeutic approach integrates compassion with evidence-based practices, along with a touch of humor, to guide clients through their healing journey.

No matter where you stand on your journey, Emily can help you navigate your path forward. Emily's goal is to provide a space where clients feel heard and understood, helping them identify and pursue their "meaningful life." Emily extends an invitation to those uncertain about their journey, offering guidance as they transition from survival to truly living.