Get Started With Trauma-Focused Therapy in Seattle, Washington
Ready to Take the Next Step Towards Healing and Connection?
Visit Us in Seattle
We’re based in the beautiful Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle.
Address
320 W. Galer St., Suite 202
Seattle, WA 98119
Phone
(720) 909-3451
Hours
Monday - Friday
9am - 7pm
Seattle Therapy Services
Somatic Therapy
Somatic therapy is a tangible and evidence-based approach to working with the nervous system that creates cues of safety in your body to alleviate trauma symptoms for deeper healing. Somatic therapy acknowledges and strengthens the intricate connection between the mind and body and has been shown to relieve symptoms such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and other trauma-related symptoms.
Ketamine Therapy
Ketamine therapy has become increasingly popular in the mental health world because of its efficacy in treating depression and other trauma symptoms.
Ketamine creates neuroplasticity in the brain so that new connections can form, which leads to cognitive and behavioral change. We combine ketamine therapy with other trauma-focused modalities for a holistic approach.
Trauma Therapy
Our team uses EMDR, an evidence-based modality, along with somatic therapies to treat complex trauma and PTSD. EMDR has been shown to decrease trauma symptoms and desensitize trauma-related triggers in individuals. We combine EMDR with somatic therapies and mindfulness-based techniques for an effective “bottom-up” approach that regulates and nourishes the nervous system. A regulated nervous system is the foundation for mental well-being.
Trauma-Focused Somatic & Psychedelic Therapy Seattle, WA
Kirsten Hartz, MA, LMHC, LPC
I see myself as a companion and guide for highly sensitive, empathic individuals seeking a path to recovery from trauma.
If you’re the kind of person who feels big emotions (like tearing up at a beautiful sunset), tends to everyone else’s needs but your own, and struggles with self-care and boundaries, I’m here for you. I love to help my highly sensitive clients build healthier relationships with clear boundaries, swap out negative self-talk, find new ways of relating to their anxiety and depression, and come home to their bodies.
As a survivor of profound loss, I understand what it’s like to take a healing journey. I humbly see myself as a fellow traveler on the path, always growing, learning, and evolving. Both in my own life and those of my clients, I have witnessed and believe in the healing power of embodiment to recover from deep pain. In my work, there is always space for vulnerable moments, profound realizations, uninhibited emotions, and very often, deep belly laughs.
*Kirsten offers individual somatic, EMDR therapy, and ketamine therapy.
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Education
• BA in English Literature and Art History, New York University, New York, NY
• MA in Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology, Naropa, Boulder, CO
Training
• EMDR Certified
• PRATI Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Trained
• The Hakomi Method Trained
• DBT Certified
• Embody Lab's Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certified
• Embody Lab’s Somatic Psychedelic Facilitator Trained
• Fall 2024 | IFS Online Circle Trained
• Transform Trauma Recovery with Polyvagal Theory Training
• 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certified
• CPR/AED/Adult First Aid certified
Licenses
• Licensed Professional Counselor, Colorado, Oregon & Washington State (LPC/LMHC)
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$240/50-minute individual session
$260/60-minute individual intake session
$720/3-hour ketamine session
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320 W Galer St, Suite 202
Seattle, WA 98119
Seattle Therapy FAQs
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We'll start with a complimentary 15-minute consultation to discuss what brings you to therapy and determine if we're a good fit. If so, your first full session will be 60 minutes. We'll explore your history, current concerns, and goals.
In our intake session, together, we'll create a personalized treatment plan and discuss which modalities (ketamine therapy, EMDR, somatic therapy, or a combination) will best support your healing journey.
Schedule a consultation call using this booking link.
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We specialize in ketamine-assisted therapy, EMDR, and somatic therapy for trauma, PTSD, treatment-resistant depression, and anxiety. Our approach is body-centered and nervous system-informed, working with adults 18+ who are seeking genuine transformation rather than just symptom management.
Schedule a consultation call using this booking link.
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Our Seattle office is located at 320 W. Galer St., Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98119, in the Queen Anne neighborhood.
From downtown, head north on any major arterial (such as 5th Avenue or Dexter Avenue) toward Queen Anne, then turn west onto Galer Street, which takes about 10-15 minutes depending on traffic.
Street parking is readily available throughout the area.
Once you arrive, enter the building and take a seat in the downstairs waiting area.
Schedule a consultation call using this booking link.
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Therapy length varies based on your individual needs and goals. Some clients find relief in a few months while complex trauma may take longer. Ketamine-assisted therapy typically involves an initial series of 3-6 sessions combined with preparation and integration work, while ongoing EMDR and somatic therapy continues as long as it feels beneficial for your healing journey.
Schedule a consultation call using this booking link.
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Our telehealth sessions are conducted via a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform that we'll send you a link to before your first appointment.
We use the same link for every telehealth session, so you can keep this bookmarked for future sessions. Simply click the link at your scheduled time from a private, quiet space where you feel comfortable, and we'll meet you there for your session.
All you need is a reliable internet connection and a device with a camera and microphone; no downloads or special software required.
Schedule a consultation call using this booking link.
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Your first session is a 60-minute intake where we’ll explore your history, current challenges, and what you hope to achieve through therapy. This structured session helps us understand where you’ve been and create a direction for our work together. We encourage you to schedule self-care time afterward, as sharing your story can feel vulnerable.
Schedule a consultation call using this booking link.
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Healing doesn't pause between appointments. While we're unable to provide crisis support or extensive communication between sessions, you're welcome to send brief check-ins or questions via email, and we'll respond within 1-2 business days, acknowledging receipt of the message and taking note to include this in our next session.
We're also happy to provide resources, homework, and tools for you to engage with between sessions.
Schedule a consultation call using this booking link.
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For EMDR and somatic therapy sessions we request at least 48 hours advance notice for 50 and 60-minute sessions if you wish to cancel or reschedule your session.
We request 5 days advance notice for 180-minute ketamine sessions. In the event of a no-show or late cancelation, we will charge the full amount of a canceled 50 or 60-minute session, and half the full amount in the case of a canceled 180-minute ketamine session.
Schedule a consultation call using this booking link.
Ready to Get Started?
We are committed to helping you find a great therapeutic fit, which is why we offer new clients a complimentary consultation.