Finding a Therapist Who Gets It
- Social B
- Jul 16, 2025
- 2 min read
Accessing Mental Health Care That Understands Your Experience in Washington State
Starting therapy is a big step—and for many people, it’s not just about finding someone with the right credentials. It’s about finding someone who understands you. Someone who sees your identity, values your perspective, and creates space for the complexity of your lived experience.
At Circle in a Square Counseling, we provide virtual therapy for adults across Washington State, with a focus on identity-affirming, culturally attuned care. Whether you’re navigating stress, grief, burnout, or major life transitions, our approach centers your experience—because your story deserves to be heard, not explained away.
Why Identity-Affirming Therapy Matters
Mental health doesn’t exist in a vacuum. The challenges we face—whether internal or external—are often shaped by our cultural, racial, gendered, and social experiences. Therapy that ignores those dimensions can feel disconnected, even discouraging.
That’s why our work is rooted in:
Cultural humility
LGBTQIA+ affirming care
Trauma-informed practices
Anti-oppressive frameworks
We believe healing happens when clients feel safe enough to show up fully—and when therapy reflects the realities they move through every day.
Serving Adults Across Washington
Our team offers telehealth counseling for adults throughout Washington State, including communities in:
Seattle
Spokane
Tacoma
Vancouver
Olympia
Bellingham...and beyond.
Whether you're in a major metro area or a more rural region, our virtual therapy model brings compassionate care to wherever you are.
What We Help With
Our therapists support clients working through:
Anxiety and depression
Life transitions and stress
Identity exploration
Grief and loss
Relationship dynamics
Burnout and emotional fatigue
Cultural stressors and systemic challenges
We use a blend of evidence-based modalities—such as CBT, ACT, narrative therapy, and mindfulness techniques—adapted to each client’s goals, strengths, and preferences.
What to Look for in a Therapist
Finding the right therapist is a personal and important decision. Here are a few things to consider as you explore your options in Washington State:
Lived experience or cultural competency: Do they understand or respect your background, identity, or values?
Therapy approach: Do they use therapeutic models that align with your needs (like trauma-informed care or mindfulness-based practices)?
Communication style: Do you feel comfortable with how they listen, respond, and explain things?
Accessibility: Do they offer virtual sessions, flexible scheduling, or accept your insurance?
Specialties: Do they have experience supporting the types of challenges you’re navigating?
You deserve a therapist who helps you feel seen—not someone you have to educate just to get started.
Mental Health Care That Feels Like You
We know therapy isn’t one-dimensional, and neither are you. Whether you’ve had a negative experience in the past or are seeking support for the first time, we aim to make therapy feel approachable, flexible, and relevant to your life.
We also accept many Washington State insurance plans, because we believe access shouldn’t be a barrier to support.
Let’s Make Space for Your Story
Finding a therapist who “gets it” shouldn’t be the hardest part of starting therapy. If you’re looking for mental health support in Washington State that’s rooted in respect, inclusion, and genuine connection, we’re here to help.
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