Child therapy in Seattle, WA
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Therapy in Seattle by the numbers
Based on 2748 licensed therapists across the US, including 6 in Seattle · Updated July 2026
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What to expect from therapy in Seattle
If you're in Seattle, WA, what you're dealing with may be tangled up with seasonal depression, tech industry burnout, and isolation — a good therapist will look at both. Here's how it typically unfolds.
Parent consultation
The therapist will meet with parents first to understand the child's history, current concerns, and family dynamics. This helps create a safe, informed treatment plan.
Earning your child's trust
A child needs to feel safe before they'll share much, so the first few sessions are relaxed and low-pressure, at a pace set by your child.
Methods that fit the age
Play therapy is common for young children; school-age children and teens often work with CBT, art or talk therapy. The therapist explains which approach they're using and why.
Family check-ins
Expect periodic sessions with parents or the whole family to review progress, agree on next steps, and decide together when therapy can wind down.
Example searches in Seattle
Illustrative examples, not real client stories — describe your own situation to see who fits.
"Behavioral issues in my 8-year-old"
Situation: A family in Seattle dealing with their child's aggressive behavior, defiance, and emotional outbursts
Example match: Connected with a child therapist using play therapy and parent coaching, available for family sessions
"Teen therapy in Seattle for depression"
Situation: Parents concerned about their teenager's withdrawal, declining grades, and mood changes
Example match: Matched with an adolescent specialist experienced in teen depression, offering both individual and family sessions
"Child therapist for tantrums in Seattle"
Situation: Parents in Seattle whose five-year-old has meltdowns several times a day and struggles at preschool
Example match: Matched with a child therapist who combines play therapy with parent coaching
Child therapy for busy working families in Seattle
Children in busy households in Seattle sometimes save their biggest feelings for the few unhurried moments of the day. Regular sessions with a therapist make room for those feelings on a schedule. Child therapy meets children where they are: younger children work through play, drawing and games, older kids and teens talk more directly, and parents are part of the work at every age.
Child therapists often check in with teachers and pediatricians, so strategies at home and at school line up. Family sessions may also be recommended to address dynamics at home that affect the child.
Child therapy in Seattle, WA: the local picture
FindSupport lists 6 therapists based in Seattle, WA, and 17% of them work with children — one profile in all. The share of therapists who work with children is 17% in Seattle, against 33% in Spokane and 10% in Boise. Next to the 17% for child therapy, Seattle profiles show 33% with couples and 33% with families.
Video sessions are an option with about 17% of the therapists listed in Seattle, 1 in all. Online parent sessions are a practical option even when your child's own sessions are in person. Typical fees in Seattle, $130–$250 per session, are above the $90–$200 in Spokane; whichever city you choose for child therapy, ask about insurance and sliding-scale fees.
Before you book a first appointment for your child
Persistent worry, frequent stomachaches before school, or a return to behaviors your child had outgrown are common indicators. After a divorce, a move, a loss or a frightening event, short-term support can help a child make sense of what happened.
Check fees and insurance up front — child therapy often runs weekly for a few months. On cold or icy days online sessions can replace the drive after school, and they work well for many older children and teens. Ask how the therapist helps families keep routines, activity and outdoor time going through the darker months. Before you write to anyone, compare a few child therapist profiles in Seattle: the specialties, methods and fees they list narrow the field fast.
Beyond Seattle: child therapy elsewhere in Washington
Seattle tops the Washington list with 6 therapists; the 2 Washington cities on FindSupport add up to 9. That matters for work with children, where a closer fit may sit in another city.
Outside Washington, Boise, ID lists 40, 10% of whom work with children; Coeur d'Alene, ID lists 9, 11% of whom work with children. Therapists there can see you by video only if they're also licensed in Washington.
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Find child therapy help in Seattle →Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see a child therapist online in Washington?
Yes — video sessions work well for most concerns. The therapist needs to be licensed in Washington (where you are during the session), so a good fit for child therapy can be anywhere in the state, not only in Seattle. In Seattle, one of the 6 listed therapists mentions online sessions. Teens often find video easier to fit around school, while younger children usually start in person.
How many therapists does FindSupport list in Seattle for child therapy?
The Seattle list has 6 therapists; 17% of them work with children, which is one profile. Their profiles show how each one approaches work with children and whether they see clients online.
Are there more child therapists near Seattle?
Across Spokane, Boise, and Coeur d'Alene, FindSupport lists 52 more therapists, about 6 of whom work with children. Those licensed in Washington can see you by video; the others only in person.
How much does child counseling cost in Seattle, WA?
Child therapy in Seattle typically costs $130–$250 per session. For a sense of scale, twelve weekly sessions at that rate come to about $1,560–$3,000 before insurance or sliding-scale discounts. Ask about insurance and sliding-scale fees when you reach out — many therapists offer one or the other.
How do I find a good child therapist in Seattle?
Look for therapists who specialize in children and adolescents, have experience with your child's specific concerns, and use age-appropriate methods. FindSupport matches you with child specialists in Seattle based on your child's needs.
How do I explain therapy to my child?
Keep it simple and positive: a therapist is someone who helps kids with feelings and worries, the way a doctor helps with a sore throat. Let your child know they're not in trouble.
What is behavioral therapy for children?
Behavioral therapy focuses on what a child does and what happens around it: predictable routines, specific praise, consistent consequences and skills practiced step by step. With younger children much of the work goes through the parents, in parent training or parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT); older children and teens often learn skills directly, for example in CBT.
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