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Two locationsBelltown and Downtown/Pioneer Square 

I am currently offering ONLINE counseling via (HIPAA compliant) TELEHEALTH

Welcome!

I’m Kristene Kaim, a licensed counselor and psychotherapist in Seattle. Know that therapy is for anyone. It is a place to talk about how thoughts and feelings affect sense of self, environment and relationships. We all need a place to do that and reflect on who we are and what we’re doing here, in the present moment, in order to actualize our goals. IMG_4531

I am a psychotherapist working in Belltown/South Lake Union and Downtown/Pioneer Square. I specialize in anxiety and mood disorders. I work in partnership with a wide array of clients who range from needing a place to explore their thoughts, to focused therapy on a specific area of distress.  I also have a special interest and have much experience working with folks with intellectual and developmental disabilities. LGBTQ+ and relationship issues  are another strong suit.

My approach is eclectic with training in existentialism, cognitive-behavioral, rational emotive, and solution focused therapy. I also use metaphor and art in therapy. I believe that the interaction between client and therapist will naturally lead to a therapeutic style that will yield healing and meaningful emotional experiences.

I started doing therapy in 2010 when I worked in Chennai, India at a mental health facility. Since, I have worked in community mental health clinics and private practice settings.

I offer 50 minute sessions in my practice space in Belltown/South Lake Union and Pioneer Square. I approach my work with individuals from the strengths perspective, looking first for what is going well in life and building from there.

Areas I work in:

  • Anxiety/Stress
  • OCD/Pure-O
  • Thought Disorders
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship issues
  • Bicultural issues
  • LGBTQ+
  • Self Esteem
  • Depression/mood disorders
  • Anger
  • Intellectual and developmental disorders
  • Grief and loss

Credentials:

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Credential number: LH60772212
  • MA – Psychology.  Seattle University
  • BA- Psychology.  The American University of Paris
  • Mental Health Provider in Washington State
  • Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional
  • NPI: 1669721411