3 Best Marriage Counselors in Seattle, WA

“Justin Pere is the owner and lead therapist at Clarity Counseling. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology at Western Washington University. Justin Pere has over 10,000 hours of experience counseling individuals, couples, polycules, and groups, spanning 22 years. He also completed his Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at Seattle University. Justin Pere has a special interest in working with relationships, marriage, premarital issues, dating, affair recovery, and more. Justin Pere is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), an AASECT-certified sex therapist (CST), and a certified Gottman therapist (CGT). He also offers therapy for polyamorous relationships and is a strong advocate for LGBTQ+ individuals. Therapy sessions with Justin are conducted via telehealth. Clarity Counseling offers both in-person and online therapy sessions.”

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“Lauren Johnson has completed Level 1 and Level 2 training in the Gottman Method through The Gottman Institute and has received training in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Her practice incorporates evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD. Lauren Johnson is an Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Anchor Light Therapy Collective. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in a family systems perspective, aiming to understand individual and relational dynamics that may contribute to clients feeling 'stuck.' Lauren emphasizes creating a nonjudgmental, warm, and collaborative environment to support clients throughout the therapeutic process. She is currently accepting new clients and provides both in-person and online therapy sessions.”

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“Carolyn Powley earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology/Biology from Temple University. Carolyn Powley is a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience, offering therapy services in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the National Association of Social Workers and the American Mental Health Counselors Association. She specializes in individual, couples, and family counseling, addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions. Her therapeutic approach is interactive and solution-focused, integrating various methodologies to provide personalized support and promote personal growth.”

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