Proudly serving Washington State. Now OPEN in Bellevue!

Rebecca Marowitz

MFT Intern

Accepting new clients
Couples (heterosexual and LGBTQIA+), Families, Individuals (teens, young adults, adults, elderly)

Philosophy of Care

I approach therapy and life with a strong sense of hope. Hope that all people can set and achieve goals, hope for flourishing relationships built on open and honest communication, hope for meaningful growth, and hope for love in abundance. My extensive work in health and fitness helped me understand just how strong, capable, and resilient people are. I am devoted to supporting my clients in harnessing their inherent strengths and resourcefulness to enrich their lives and relationships.

I am committed to providing a safe space to discuss thoughts and feelings free from judgment or criticism. In working with me, you can expect curiosity, understanding, and acceptance; I promise to meet you with an open mind and an open heart. My artistic background led me to music therapy with children and infants, as well as drama therapy in schools and nursing homes. These creative foundational experiences emphasize the many unique forms of treatment, and by using an integrative client-centered approach, we will work together to determine which strategies work best for you. In the process, I vow to respect your identity, culture, and spirituality and advocate for you on both personal and societal levels.

Life never stops moving, and sometimes we must face obstacles. What is vital is how we manage those obstacles and continue forward. In the words of Morgan Harper Nichols, “You don’t have to fix everything. You don’t have to solve everything. And you can still find peace and grow in the wild of changing things.” I very much look forward to working and growing with you.

Education and Licensure

Bachelor’s Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, The Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, May 2017.

Graduate Degree: Master of Arts in Couples and Family Therapy, Seattle University, expected graduation June 2025.

Specialties

Anxiety
Boundary Setting
Communication Skills
Coping skills
Family Counseling
LGBTQIA+ issues
Life Transitions

Performance anxiety
Relationship Counseling
School issues
Shame and guilt
Trauma
Women's Issues

Mental Disorders

Adjustment Disorders

Anxiety Disorders
Depressive Disorders

Treatments

Culturally sensitive
Emotionally focused
Experiential
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Bowen Family Systems
Feminist

Integrative
Narrative
Solution-focused
Strength-based
Mindfulness-based
Person-centered

Clientele

Couples (heterosexual and LGBTQIA+)
Families
Individuals (teens, young adults, adults, elderly)

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

GAD affects 6.8 million adults, or 3.1% of the U.S. population, yet only 43.2% are receiving treatment.
Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.
GAD often co-occurs with major depression.

Panic Disorder(PD)

PD affects 6 million adults, or 2.7% of the U.S. population.
Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)

SAD affects 15 million adults, or 6.8% of the U.S. population.
SAD is equally common among men and women and typically begins around age 13.
According to a 2007 ADAA survey, 36% of people with social anxiety disorder report experiencing symptoms for 10 or more years before seeking help.

Specific Phobias

Specific phobias affect 19 million adults, or 8.7% of the U.S. population.
Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.
Symptoms typically begin in childhood; the average age-of-onset is 7 years old.

Treatment For Anxiety

Psychotherapy or “talk therapy” can help people with anxiety disorders. To be effective, psychotherapy must be directed at the person’s specific anxieties and tailored to his or her needs.