Proudly serving Washington State. Now OPEN in Bellevue!

Rachel Warthan

MFT Intern

Accepting new clients
Children (5+), Teens, Young adults, Adults, Couples: Heterosexual, LGBTQIA+

Philosophy of Care

Taking the initiative to seek support in navigating life’s challenges is a profound act of bravery. I firmly believe that clients come to therapy already equipped with the inner resources they need to thrive. My role is to help guide you on your journey to uncover and harness these strengths, bringing them to the forefront of your life. Recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all method for therapy, I approach each client with a collaborative mindset, tailoring our work together to fit your unique needs. I am dedicated to taking the time to thoroughly understand the challenges you face and to work together to develop pathways to lasting change.

Utilizing a systemic lens that recognizes the diverse influences acting upon each of us, I draw primarily from narrative, person-centered, and Bowenian theories. I provide sex-positive, LGBTQIA+-affirming, and multicultural care, ensuring that all aspects of your identity are honored and integrated into our work. I look forward to the opportunity to

support you in your therapeutic endeavors, as you work toward a life enriched with joy, balance, and authenticity.

Education and Licensure

Master of Arts in Couples and Family Therapy, Seattle University, Expected Graduation
August 2025

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Washington, June 2022

Specialties

Anxiety
Attachment Issues
Boundary Setting
Coping Skills
Depression

Divorce
Emotional Regulation
Family Issues/Dynamics
Grief and Loss
Identity Exploration

School Issues
Self-Harming
Self Esteem
Stress
Women’s Issues

Mental Disorders

Adjustment Disorders

Anxiety Disorders
Depressive Disorders

Treatments

Attachment-Based
Bowen Family Systems
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT)
Culturally Sensitive
Existential

Experiential Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Multicultural
Narrative
Person-Centered
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Clientele

Children (5+)
Teens
Young adults
Adults
Couples: Heterosexual, LGBTQIA+

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.