Depression therapists in Seattle, WA
Three of the 6 therapists listed in Seattle list depression as a specialty. Compare their profiles and reach out when you're ready, or look online across Washington.
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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
Specialization breakdown
What to expect from therapy in Seattle
You don't need a crisis or a diagnosis to reach out to a therapist in Seattle. Here's what the process usually looks like.
Where things stand
The first sessions build a picture of your mood, history and daily life, and screen for related problems such as anxiety. Together you agree on what you'd like to feel or do differently. Set depression aside and the focus area Seattle profiles list most is anxiety (3 of 6); it's worth saying if any of that applies.
Small steps first
Early work is often behavioral activation: scheduling a few manageable activities that matter to you, even before motivation returns, because action tends to come before feeling better.
Working with the thoughts
Next you'll look at the thinking habits depression feeds on, such as harsh self-criticism or expecting the worst, and practice more balanced ways of looking at things.
Staying well
As your mood lifts, sessions turn to what keeps you well: warning signs to watch for, habits worth keeping, and what you'd do if the low starts to return. For a question about pacing work on depression toward the end, 3 of the 6 Seattle profiles show a public email.
Example searches in Seattle
Illustrative examples, not real client stories — describe your own situation to see who fits.
"I feel empty and can't get out of bed in Seattle"
Situation: Someone in Seattle experiencing persistent sadness, loss of motivation, and withdrawal from friends and activities
Example match: Matched with a depression specialist using behavioral activation and CBT, available for weekly sessions, with office and video options both showing on Seattle profiles
"Depression after losing my job in Seattle"
Situation: Someone in Seattle dealing with depression triggered by job loss, financial stress, and identity crisis
Example match: Connected with a therapist specializing in life transitions and depression, offering sliding scale fees
"Feeling numb since my divorce"
Situation: An adult in Seattle going through a divorce and feeling flat, isolated, and unable to enjoy anything
Example match: Connected with a depression therapist who also works with separation and life transitions
Getting help for depression in Seattle
Seattle is the largest city in the Pacific Northwest. The darker winter months in Seattle can make low mood worse for many people. If your mood dips each fall and lifts in spring, that seasonal pattern is worth mentioning to a therapist. What people describe varies (low energy, irritability, forgetfulness and constant guilt), but the common thread is that ordinary days take more than they used to. A therapist who works with depression regularly can help you understand what keeps it going (napping through the afternoon and canceling plans, for instance) and what helps you climb out.
Supportive counseling, a steady weekly space to talk things through, helps many people with milder depression, often alongside a more structured method. Group therapy for depression can add support from others who know what it's like, alongside individual sessions.
Before you reach out about depression therapy in Seattle, WA
It's enough to say how long you've been feeling low and what has become hard to do; you don't need a diagnosis. For depression therapy, the Seattle list narrows from 6 therapists to the 50% who list depression as a specialty, 3 profiles. Seen the other way, 3 of the 6 local profiles don't list depression as a specialty, which puts the figure for depression therapy at about half. At 50%, Seattle sits above the 33% in Spokane and above the 13% in Boise, ID for depression therapy.
Roughly 17% of the Seattle list, one therapist, offers video sessions, which helps if travel would make weekly sessions hard to keep up. On low-energy days, a session that doesn't need a commute is easier to keep. Plan on $130–$250 for each session of depression therapy in Seattle: $520–$1,000 for a month of weekly sessions, before insurance or a sliding scale. Across the listed Washington cities, sessions start from $90 in Spokane and reach $250 in Seattle.
Other places to look for a depression therapist or counselor near Seattle, WA
About 67% of the therapists FindSupport lists in Washington are based in Seattle (6 of 9). If none of them fits for depression therapy, the rest of the state is a video call away. Where the Washington listings give a figure, about 4 profiles list depression as a specialty, about 3 of them in Seattle. For in-person sessions out of state, Boise, ID lists 40, 13% of whom list depression as a specialty; Coeur d'Alene, ID lists 9; by video, the therapist would need a Washington license too.
What to ask a depression therapist
Waking very early and being unable to get back to sleep, or sleeping much more than usual, are both common in depression. Trouble making even small decisions, or feeling slowed down in thinking and moving, can be part of depression.
A first message can be short: say you've been feeling low, mention one or two things that have changed (feeling worthless, oversleeping and skipped meals, for example), and ask whether they're taking new clients. If you'd like a formal depression evaluation in Seattle, ask whether the therapist does one in the first sessions or works with a doctor who can; it usually covers changes like feeling flat, waking before dawn and slowed thinking, how long they've lasted, and safety. Ask whether they offer evening or early sessions if daytime appointments are hard to keep. Narrow the Seattle list by reading what each depression therapist says about focus areas, approach and fees.
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Find depression help in Seattle →Frequently Asked Questions
How common is depression among Seattle therapists?
Seattle therapists list depression as often as anxiety and more often than any other focus area; trauma (33%) and stress (33%) come next. Each of the 6 profiles can name more than one focus area, so the shares overlap.
Are there more depression therapists near Seattle, WA?
Across Spokane, Boise, and Coeur d'Alene, FindSupport lists 52 more therapists, about 6 of whom list depression as a specialty. Any of them can see you in person; by video, only those with a Washington license.
How much does depression counseling cost in Seattle, WA?
Depression therapy in Seattle typically costs $130–$250 per session. Over 6 to 12 weekly sessions, the stretch in which many people notice some improvement, depression therapy in Seattle adds up to about $780–$3,000 at full fee. If $130–$250 a session is more than you can manage, ask any of the 6 local therapists whether they take your insurance or keep sliding-scale places.
Can I see a depression therapist online in Washington?
Yes, for depression too, with a therapist whose profile says they see clients online. The therapist needs to be licensed in Washington (where you are during the session), so you can look well beyond Seattle for help with depression. About 17% of the 6 therapists listed in Seattle mention online sessions on their profile, so depression therapy by video can start close to home. Keeping appointments is half the battle with depression, and video takes travel out of the way.
How many therapists does FindSupport list who work with depression in Seattle?
FindSupport has 6 therapists in Seattle, and 50% of them list depression as a specialty: 3 profiles. For depression therapy, that is about half of the city's listed therapists. Those 3 profiles show how each one approaches depression and whether they see clients online.
What is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
MBCT combines mindfulness practice with CBT. It was developed for people who have had repeated episodes of depression, to help them notice early warning signs and step out of old thinking patterns. On the local list of 6, 50% list depression as a specialty.
Can depression cause physical symptoms?
Yes. Aches, headaches, stomach problems, fatigue and changes in appetite or weight are common in depression. They're worth checking with a doctor too, and they often ease as mood improves.
Can depression affect memory and concentration?
Yes. Trouble focusing, slow thinking and forgetfulness are common in depression and usually improve as mood does. If they're severe or new, mention them to a doctor as well.
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