Julie is a FANTASTIC therapist…read more When I came upon her website, I was going through a very difficult, confusing time in my life where everything was coming to a head and the realization that I really couldn't work through it alone was not an easy one to swallow. I had contacted a few other therapists via email and contact forms on the internet and not a single one replied. Even though I wanted and needed to see someone, I was terrified. When I tried calling around to find someone, I would freak out and couldn't hang up fast enough even though it was just voicemail. One office with a lot of therapists wanted to wait list me, but nobody else returned my calls. When I saw Julie's webpage and read a bit about her, I could feel the panic dissipate some and I had a strong feeling that she was the one I was meant to see - even though she's a 30 minute drive (generally 45 because of i5 traffic at the time I see her). Julie replied to my email in record time. From the greeting and very first sentence, my feeling was confirmed. I was immediately happy instead of freaked out that she had a flexible schedule with time slots available that fit for me. I guess I was a little surprised as well because in my email to her I gave 4-5 specific topic matters that I knew would be big points during therapy (when and IF I decided to see someone) and she wasn't phased by what I'm dealing with. You harbor secrets and shame for so long that when telling someone for the first time, or even just someone that didn't already know, makes you imagine what their reaction may be to this horrid information.. and of course, you always think the worst. We tend to feel like nobody really understands - even others that went through the same things. Julie was able to schedule me for an appt, that was not long after our initial contact, to do the free intake session. I was very pleased that the first session was free so that I could be sure before making a commitment both emotionally and monetarily. When I arrived for the intake, the anxiety had begun to build up inside of me again and it took a lot of reasoning with myself to even get out of the car. As soon as she said "hello", I immediately began to relax. She offered me water and had tissue within reach of the comfortable sofa I was sitting in. (I say 'in' rather than on because it is very comfortable and welcoming). The atmosphere was soothing; beautiful in an understated way, with a "homey" feel. I imagine psychologists are taught lessons pertaining specifically to ambiance and that what Julie has put together is what others strive for. Fortunately, though; it all feels as though it came natural to her.. like she didn't have to TRY. In the past, I had seen two other therapists for short periods of time - one had over-the-top, blatantly expensive decor with gold accents and a hauty feel (he also wore a lot of bright yellow gold.. lol); the other was a small room in a converted basement that you went down a narrow set of stairs to get to with little more than a stiff, old antique chair and dusty books where the ceiling was too short for your average sized male and there was no door. Julie's office is just right, with unobtrusive bits of art and natural beauty that bring subtle relaxation. (IOW - Ya done good, Julie! Hahaa..) She is a great listener and has an amazing talent for remembering what you said 10 minutes ago, or even in sessions past, and connecting it will something you've said in the now. She doesn't do that dry, bored, not-sure-what-to-say or make-you-come-to-the-conclusion-yourself "why don't you tell me?"/"is that what YOU think?" bit EVERY TIME. She encourages, listens, reminds and helps me through things. She actually works for her money (which seems rare in any field these days), but it has never come across to me as 'work' for her at all. Sessions with Julie are like a long talk with a friend that actually cares what you have to say and how you're doing rather than perching in wait for her turn to talk. I never feel rushed and I always leave Julie's office feeling like we've made progress. She is flexible and easy-going, pleasant and intuitive, with a good sense of humor, great use of words, is insightful and wise beyond her years. I would proudly and happily *highly* recommend Julie Holt to anyone in search of a therapist. This isn't just a job, or even just a career, to her - its a calling, and I'm glad she followed her heart. Thanks, Julie. :) And I hope your Christmas is beautiful and the New Year bring you abundant amounts of joy and fulfillment. God Bless.

Ann is an excellent therapist. I saw her over a 2 year period to help with crippling anxiety and…read moredepression, as well as interpersonal relationship issues, and addiction. Through talk therapy, EMDR work, and some DBT skills training, Ann played a pivotal role in helping me understand, accept, and eventually overcome many unhelpful thoughts & unwanted behaviors. I will always be grateful to her (& Elton) for all of the support and guidance she provided during a very rough patch in my life. I highly recommend Ann to anyone who may be overwhelmed or struggling right now!

Wendy is a skilled couples therapist. She helped us manage conflict, heal old wounds, and learn to…read morecommunicate in more productive ways. We are much more connected and satisfied in our marriage. It's been some time since finishing our work, and the changes she helped us make have stuck (but in a good way).

Really unprofessional. Insists that she's the only therapist in Seattle who understands disability,…read morebut is definitely not qualified to deal with transitions into living with a visible disability. I have full paralysis of one arm following a serious accident. The injury is in the spinal cord so it's irreversible. When I saw Wendy it was about 10 months post-accident and four months after being out of bed following a series of surgeries. My primary focus at that time was adapting to the changes and getting my life back, but a wrench was thrown into those works and I went to Wendy for support and solutions. She accused me of faking or exaggerating my disability for attention; lying about being married (this was profoundly bizarre); and desperately needing DBT when really what I needed was professional intervention and a legal advocate. The two sessions I had with Wendy were surreal. She was inappropriately fixated on my hair and what I was wearing, and made uncomfortable comments about my appearance, my disability, and my experiences. She demanded full records from my regular therapist (who actually did help a great deal with transitioning into disability) in a non-HIPAA compliant format and expressed anger when my therapist wasn't willing to engage. Her communication with the other therapist was not appropriate or secure and at the time I was encouraged to file a complaint with the state. I regret not doing this. If you are a woman, in an unsafe marriage, or living with a disability: please avoid Wendy. Her personal pathologies are splayed all over her work and, as the other woman reviewing her has said, the result is damage to the patient.

Terrible. My wife scheduled a phone appointment with her last week, and she called 45 minutes late…read moreclaiming she wrote down the number wrong and only had time for a couple minute introduction. My wife called several times while waiting and left voicemails with her number... it's hard to believe she was too busy to answer the phone when she was supposed to be on the phone with my wife at the time. So she rescheduled the phone appointment for today. Again, she never called. Again my wife has been calling her and leaving voicemails. This time an hour has gone by already and she never bothered to call and apologize for missing the appointment again. Would not recommend.

While it may sound hyperbolic, I credit Carolann with keeping me sane and healthy during one of the…read moremost traumatic periods of my life. Originally, I booked an appointment with Carolann because I was interested in trying to lose weight using hypnotherapy. After meeting or talking on the phone with half a dozen hypnotherapists, I settled on Carolann because she came across as genuine, caring, empathetic, and an experienced professional. Plus, she had a soothing voice which I thought would be perfect for hypnotherapy sessions (call her and you'll see!). Shortly after I began working with her, I ended up going through an unexpected and traumatic life experience that lasted two years. Carolann served as my therapist during that time and I credit her with keeping me sane. She provided me with a safe space to vent/process. She also was a caring and empathetic listener who asked insightful and thoughtful questions which helped me grow, become more self-aware, and better cope with my situation. And finally, she served as my unwavering champion during this time period, and I so appreciated her warmth, empathy, and support. It has been over two years since I last saw her and I still find myself drawing on some of the tools/insights she taught me. That traumatic life experience is behind me now (which I'm thankful for) but as strange as it sounds, I'm grateful for the experience because it brought Carolann into my life. I'm a better and more healthy person today because of her. She helped me understand myself better, taught me how to tap into my inner-strength, gave me the courage to be vulnerable and lean on my support network, and she showed me how to deal with life's challenges in a positive manner. Whether you're seeking a hypnotherapist or in need of personal therapy, I can't recommend Carolann enough. She's truly an amazing and gifted therapist.

I've working with Eileen for 2 years and she's been nothing but supportive, kind and compassionate…read more Eileen is truly a fantastic therapist. She is smart, thoughtful, and sincere in a way that has been really helpful to me. She always makes me feel comfortable about opening up and no matter what comes up, there is no right or wrong. We simply observe what is. I really look forward to my sessions with Eileen because I start to feel better immediately.

Ruth Herman-Dunn was my therapist for several years during the mid-1990s. Dr. Herman-Dunn was the…read morekindest, most professional, well-trained therapist I could imagine. I'd seen three before her, but none was as helpful as she. I recommend her highly to anyone that can get it to see her. She is quite busy, but well worth it!

Beck at Kilted Counseling is truly an asset to our community. They are a caring, compassionate and…read moreskilled clinician! They specialize in, and have tons of experience working with, the LGBTQIA+ community and I would send queer and trans clients and couples (and other relationship structures) any day of the week!

I have been working with Dr. Pazdral for the past 7 years in a career and personal counseling…read morecapacity. They have helped me more than anyone else has in my life. Dr. Pazdral has given me many tools to succeed in life as well as in my career path in Healthcare. Dr. Pazdral performs at the highest level of professionalism. Dr. Pazdral is very reliable, competent, and just truly cares about people and their well being. They always go out of their way and go above and beyond. What I truly appreciate about them is how brutally honest and hardworking they are. If you need counseling or advice I have no doubt in my mind that Dr. Pazdral will be able to help you. I highly recommend Kilted counseling and Dr. Pazdral! Hope you will consider scheduling a time to talk to them!

Dr Craig is an ARNP, Psychologist and Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I feel this combination is…read moresuperior to a Psychiatrist (who generally knows medications but can't do therapy) and to a counselor (who cannot do prescriptions). She specializes in adult and child mental illness, personality disorders and the management and treatment. What I think is best about Connie is her approach which combines therapy to work on behavior (minimizing day to day impact of any condition) as well as medication (for patients who need it- she never pushes extra rx's) to manage the symptoms. She's respectful, polite, friendly, easy to talk to and does great with adults and kids. She is extensively trained in medications, side effects, management so she knows what works. She ran a clinic with a well known psychiatrist until his retirement last year and I believe this relationship also benefited her professional skill set. Dr Craig can diagnose and handle most any patient, she's not afraid to tell you what she feels is going on. I have referred many to her, everyone has loved her.