PSP - Puget Sound Psychotherapy & Psychiatry

PSP - Puget Sound Psychotherapy & Psychiatry We offer telehealth and in-person counseling and psychiatric services in Seattle, WA for adults, kid

We offer counseling and psychiatric services to the greater Seattle and King County communities. We work with adult individuals, children, teens, couples, and families of all constellations. We are home to the Seattle Relationship Clinic where our clinicians specialize in working with couples and helping individuals have more satisfying relationships. We have advanced training in Gottman Couples Therapy (Levels 1 & 2), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and the Resnick Relationship Model (Applied Existential Phenomenology). Click here to learn more about the Seattle Relationship Clinic. Our work is grounded in scientific research and phenomenological inquiry. Our approach is collaborative, respectful, and tailored to meet your specific needs. We are committed to helping you examine what you do that leads you towards or away from health, experiment with things you can change, and learn how to live peacefully with what is beyond your control.

03/16/2026

Ever wonder what happens in the few minutes between your therapist's sessions?

Showing up fully for each client takes intention, and our clinicians have figured out their own little rituals to shake off the previous session and be present at the next. They might be bouncing out the stress (which does have somatic science behind it), touching their toes, stepping outside for a breath of air or giving Remy a cuddle.

What do you do to reset between the hard parts of your day?

Is your child trying to tell you something? Kids don't always have the words for what they're feeling, but their behavio...
03/12/2026

Is your child trying to tell you something?

Kids don't always have the words for what they're feeling, but their behavior usually does the talking. Here are some signs it might be time to connect your child with a therapist.

Trouble with transitions. Meltdowns getting out the door, shutting down after school or struggling to put down a screen can all signal underlying anxiety.

Sudden academic struggles. A drop in grades or a growing reluctance to go to school is often a sign something deeper is going on.

Withdrawing from things they used to love, like sports, clubs and friendships. When kids pull back from what once lit them up, pay attention.

Aggressive behavior. Hitting, yelling or lashing out is often a child's way of expressing an emotion they don't yet have language for.

Unexplained physical symptoms. Stomachaches, headaches, and other aches and pains can be the body's way of processing emotional distress, especially in developing brains.

You don't have to wait for a crisis to reach out. Early support can make a world of difference.

Click the link below to learn more or schedule a consultation.
https://pugetpsychotherapy.com/connect/

"Move at the speed of trust." — Adrienne Maree BrownTherapist Nico Kladis shares this quote with clients curious about ...
03/10/2026

"Move at the speed of trust." — Adrienne Maree Brown

Therapist Nico Kladis shares this quote with clients curious about EMDR therapy because it captures something essential about the process.

Some people arrive ready to dive in. Others spend months building the therapeutic relationship before EMDR enters the conversation. Both paths are completely valid.

Nico approaches EMDR from an attachment-based perspective, which means there's no rushing the foundation. The therapy follows an evidence-based sequence, but your timeline is your own.

If you're curious about EMDR, we'd love to connect you with Nico. Click the link below to learn more or book a consultation.

https://pugetpsychotherapy.com/connect/

Hi ya’ll. I’m Carrie GassettBefore becoming a therapist, I spent a decade as a librarian and administrator in academic m...
03/08/2026

Hi ya’ll. I’m Carrie Gassett

Before becoming a therapist, I spent a decade as a librarian and administrator in academic medicine, so I know how to hold space for curious minds (and stressed out ones, too). I understand the unique stressors of working in medicine and want to support healthcare providers as well as people of all walks of life. I’m a Texas native but now I love to call Seattle home. In the meantime, I’ve made friends around the world through language exchange (French, Spanish, German, Turkish, Portuguese).

My approach is warm, somatic and relational, which means I invite you to tune into your nervous system and trust what your body already knows. I have two expert co-regulators at home to back that up, my cats. Cairo is 13 and loves BBC nature documentaries, and Gozer, who is 11 and demands daily "tub time."

If you're looking for a non-judgmental, affirming therapist who meets you exactly where you are, Carrie is accepting new clients. Click here to connect - https://pugetpsychotherapy.com/connect/

When a 6-year-old melts down at school, we often ask them to explain why. But that's asking them to use a part of the br...
03/05/2026

When a 6-year-old melts down at school, we often ask them to explain why. But that's asking them to use a part of the brain that isn't fully built yet.

Play therapy meets kids where they are because for children, play is the language.

At Puget Sound Psychotherapy, our therapists follow the child's lead. What they reach for, what they build and how they act out often points to what they need most.

The results are real. A 2015 review of 52 research studies confirmed that play therapy significantly reduces "internalizing" problems like anxiety and depression and "externalizing" problems like aggression and defiance.

If your child is struggling with anxiety, big emotions or behavior challenges, we'd love to talk. Free consultations available if you click the link - https://pugetpsychotherapy.com/connect/

03/03/2026

It’s not always easy to get outside on a dark, cold, winter day, but sometimes the best thing you can do for your mental health is to find the light in the dark.

Take it from our own Tim Richardson, who makes it a habit to get on the mountain biking trails even when it’s snowy. Having an energetic sidekick like Remi helps (notice how he is dying to run fast,but then hangs back so Tim can catch up?).

Research shows that even short bursts of outdoor movement can lift mood, reduce cortisol, and push back against the big dark that settles over Seattle this time of year.

You don't have to shred trails in the snow. A walk around the block counts.

What's getting you outside this winter?

Play therapy might look like “just playing," but that’s the point.Since kids often don't have words for what they're fee...
03/01/2026

Play therapy might look like “just playing," but that’s the point.

Since kids often don't have words for what they're feeling, different kinds of toys can help them process emotions and open up. For children, play is their language, and a skilled play therapist knows how to listen to it, says PSP therapist Ronan Allison.

If your child is struggling and you're not sure where to start, click the link below to learn more.

https://pugetpsychotherapy.com/

Meet Pax, the self-care guru of therapist Jennifer Olson's household.Pax's wisdom? Paws every day for reflection, contem...
02/26/2026

Meet Pax, the self-care guru of therapist Jennifer Olson's household.

Pax's wisdom? Paws every day for reflection, contemplation, and moments of gratitude because self-care is a major building block toward a balanced and enjoyable life.

Jennifer helps individuals, couples, and families reconnect with themselves and each other. Turns out, her cat is pretty good at that too.

Ready to invest in your own well-being? Click the link below to connect with Jennifer or one of our other clinicians.

https://pugetpsychotherapy.com/connect/

Big news from our team! PSP therapist Kelsie Coles was recently quoted in an Associated Press story on attachment theor...
02/24/2026

Big news from our team! PSP therapist Kelsie Coles was recently quoted in an Associated Press story on attachment theory and relationships.

You've probably seen attachment styles all over your feed lately, and the AP wanted to dig into what the research actually says.

Kelsie's take? Attachment styles can be useful data, but they're not a diagnosis, a life sentence, or an excuse. As she told the AP, they're "not concrete," which is good news. With the right support, patterns can shift.

Read the full article at the link - https://apnews.com/article/attachment-style-relationships-a4e272a24340ae035c00420e81783f98

Hi, I’m Ronan Allison, and this is me with my dog Marvin, and eating yummy food at one of my favorite restaurants in Sea...
02/23/2026

Hi, I’m Ronan Allison, and this is me with my dog Marvin, and eating yummy food at one of my favorite restaurants in Seattle, Made in House.

Off the clock, you'll find me on the basketball court, cheering on the Seattle Storm, writing/listening to music, or reading a good book. On the clock, I'm a therapist working with children (ages 3-12) as a child-centered play therapist, and with teens and adults in individual therapy.

I believe we're all on this “living” journey together. We move through moments of discontentment and suffering and we also all experience love, joy and happiness. I love to learn from my clients about what it means to be human.

My style is warm, casual and grounded in existential philosophy. I draw from mindfulness, CBT, Gestalt and Rogerian approaches, but I believe no technique can replace genuine human presence. My goal is to create safety, support your growth and celebrate your wins along the way.

I'd love to connect.
https://pugetpsychotherapy.com/team/ronan-allison/

📍 Puget Sound Psychotherapy | Seattle, WA

02/19/2026

Shoutout to our neighbor Alexis at Coven Salon for showing us these cards she found at Wing Luke Museum.

Alexis is downstairs from us and is the kind of person who makes a building feel like a community. She turned us on to these neighborhood appreciation cards designed by the incredibly talented artist Risa Iwasaki Culbertson/

They're simple invitations to do something we therapists talk about all the time, which is to connect with others.

Notice the people around you and tell them the great things about them that you notice.

We'll be highlighting a few more of these in the weeks ahead. Thanks again, Risa and Alexis!

If you think of your brain as a computer made up of billions of bits of code, traumatic experiences can be entered as me...
02/17/2026

If you think of your brain as a computer made up of billions of bits of code, traumatic experiences can be entered as memories that don't get coded correctly. New information comes in, but it doesn't change the code. That's where EMDR therapy can help.

EMDR—Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing—was developed to treat PTSD, but it's not just for acute crises. It's a proven therapy for trauma, anxiety disorders and depression.

Here's how it works: You conjure an image of the worst part of a traumatic event and notice how it feels in your body while engaging in bilateral stimulation—like moving your eyes back and forth, tapping your hands on your shoulders, or even walking.

You've probably experienced bilateral stimulation in your regular life. "Walking is bilateral stimulation," says Becka Shaw, one of our EMDR-trained therapists. "It supports letting feelings move through so you can think more clearly."

Click the link to learn more about it.
https://pugetpsychotherapy.com/emdr-therapy-in-seattle/

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2719 E Madison Street STE 300
Seattle, WA
98112

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+12066694336

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