Mental Health Counselor / Therapist in Seattle, WA

Patricia Mckee, MA, LMHC

Individual and Couple Counseling in University Village Area

of Seattle Since 1990. Near the University of Washington.

Welcome

I am a master level psychotherapist in private practice in Seattle since 1990 working with individuals, couples, and families. The variety of issues I assist people with include:

Depression
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship
Career and Life Transitions
Divorce
Physical/Sexual Abuse
Adoption
Roadblocks to Getting Started With Counseling

What being in counseling means

Sometimes people feel embarrassed that they are unable to resolve their problems on their own and need professional help. Needing assistance makes them feel weak. It actually takes personal strength to admit you have a problem and take the action to solve it. One of the goals of counseling is to help you to ultimately adopt tools that would be conducive to preventing a similar experience/situation in the future.

Will the counselor understand? Will I be criticized?

Problems that people discuss in counseling are very personal and therefore people feel vulnerable. Being concerned about how the counselor will respond is common, especially if you have been criticized or ridiculed for sharing your versions of your experiences with those important to you.

Am I helpless?

Part of being depressed is a feeling of helplessness. Feeling helpless and being helpless are not the same thing. You are not helpless. You have begun the process of seeking help with a personal problem and reaching some resolution to these problems.

How do I get started?

It is important to find a counselor with whom you would be comfortable working. Choosing one that works on issues you are dealing with and meeting with them is a good start. Sometimes people meet with more than one counselor before deciding which one to continue with. If you have insurance you can contact them and ask if a certain provider is on their preferred provider list. They may also cover a non-preferred provider but at a different rate. If you don’t have insurance many providers offer a sliding scale or an every other week appointment schedule might be arranged. If an arrangement with that counselor cannot be worked out they may have information concerning other resources in your area that would be appropriate.

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Payments Accepted

Cash, check, insurance

License:LH 00005874

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Practice Areas/Issues Treated

Therapy	Loneliness
Adolescents	Marriage & Family Therapy
Anger Management	Marriage Counseling
Anxiety and Panic	Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)	Online / Teletherapy
Body Image Issues	Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
Caregiver Issues	Relationship Issues
Chronic Illness	Self-Esteem Issues
Couples	Seniors and Elder Care Issues
Depression	Stress Management
Divorce	Trauma and PTSD
Eating Disorders	Women's Issues
Grief and Loss	Work and Career Issues
Life Transitions

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

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Location

Northcut Landing 4915

25th Ave NE Suite 208 West

Seattle, WA 98105

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