Care without the wait

15 licensed therapists & providers in Washington. Available as soon as today, in person and online

Therapy for every life stage

Our providers work with individuals, couples, families, & teens for anxiety, depression, grief, & more

#1 for in-network coverage †

We accept UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, BCBS Plans, Humana, Aetna, & many more. Self-pay options available, no membership fees

Patients who get better

94% of patients feel truly understood by their provider. 3 out of 4 see improvement in depression & anxiety symptoms within 3 months

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589 people sought child therapy help in Washington in the last year

Discover how starting child therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

Meet with a child/teen therapist as soon as this week

Bellingham, WA

As a biracial Black and Korean American, I understand how complex and overwhelming life’s challenges can be, especially when they ...

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Seattle, WA

I believe that everyone’s journey is unique and I try to meet clients where they are emotionally....

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Seattle, WA

Because of my own personal experience with tragic loss and early childhood trauma, I have confidence in my ability to create a saf...

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Seattle, WA

I come from a multidisciplinary and multicultural background and am particularly conscious of the importance culture can play in t...

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Seattle, WA

I have a firm belief that none of us are perfect and as such we should continually strive to learn from our experiences and be bet...

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We don’t have any providers with availability. Our schedules change daily. We’ll reach out as soon as a spot opens up.

Child therapy FAQs

What is child therapy?

Child therapy, also known as counseling for kids, helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children can attend and benefit from child therapy at Thriveworks Washington.

How does child therapy work?

Child therapy works by using multiple techniques tailored to fit the child’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks child therapists in Washington, WA have the expertise and experience to help kids at their level.

Play therapy vs. child therapy

Child therapy is a type of therapy meant for clients within a specific age group, while play therapy is an approach to therapy that helps children with self-expression and stress relief, among others. Play therapy is a technique that is often used in child therapy to help children express what’s running through their minds when they do not have the words to express their thoughts and emotions. It can get children to express what’s wrong, what might be causing unwanted behaviors, or what they might need in a way that is accessible to them so that therapists can then work to treat the issue.

How to tell if my child needs counseling

It’s not always obvious when a child should see a therapist for their behavior, though in the midst of challenges like divorce, loss, bullying, and other mental health conditions, it’s often a good idea to seek it out. Common behaviors that can indicate a need for child therapy include separation anxiety, bedwetting (at inappropriate ages), and agitation/excessive irritability — especially if it reaches a point of physical violence.

What type of therapy is best for children?

Cognitive behavioral therapy at Thriveworks in Washington, WA is one of the best types of therapy for children. However, it can be administered in child therapy sessions in a variety of ways that are more accessible to young minds, such as play therapy.

Is child therapy conducted in person or online?

Child therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does child therapy last?

The length of child therapy depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child therapy sessions will last for several months.

How much does child therapy cost?

At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Washington accept 28 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Ambetter from Coordinated Care | Commercial

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

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Self-pay costs at Washington
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

4.7 Learn about verified reviews
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My therapist is amazing! She’s funny, empathetic, and super comfortable to talk to. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Hadley Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Claudia is an excellent listener!
Ella Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I have learned so much about myself! My therapist has given me so many tools to help manage my anxiety and depression. The daily heaviness of life has been replaced with confidence, energy, and a smile. None of which would have been possible before therapy began with Ann Archer. Thriveworks offered me the ability to afford Therapy and I would recommend both my therapist and Thriveworks to anyone looking for Therapy.
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Gabriela Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I appreciate the expertise and structure Ann established with our first session. I feel really hopeful and optimistic in the work we will do together.
Evelyn Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Being heard, validated and communicating ways to handle challenging situations.
Fang Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I have had only one session at this time
Sunita Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Inlove how everyone works together. I would like to explorer different way of therapy. To explore diagnosis
Kennedy Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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The reminders and organization of the user experience in the portal is very friendly. As I get to know Meredith, she is great and always follows up.
Claire Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
I feel really comfortable talking to my provider
Scarlett Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I have had two providers through Thriveworks over the past many years and both have been amazing. The transition was pretty seamless with my last provider recommending Meredith. I appreciated being able to read through everyone’s bios and come to the same conclusion myself. I felt comfortable with Meredith from my very first session. It is difficult to change providers after sharing so much with someone but she understood that challenge and has met me where I’m at every single session. She’s so patient, wise and grounding to work with. I personally believe I’ve come leaps and bounds since working with Meredith and now can see that this was a change I was ready for. I am so grateful for her time and her expertise. I would 1,0000% recommend her.
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Thomas Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
I love how easy it was to get started! I was really struggling but was able to start therapy within days! Thank you for that!
Amelia Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I appreciated how compassionate and understandable the counselor was.
Xavier Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Emberlene is easy to talk with and she quickly gets to the business of helping me navigate my problem situations.
Elena Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
The knowledge and understanding of my struggles. Also knowing how I think and operate from the very beginning.
Emily Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Cindy is an amazing listener gives me a lot of advice on how to handle different things gives me things to really think about I really appreciate the time that we get to spend together. She is helping me understand a lot of things about myself.
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Emilia Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★☆
My Provider was very pleasant, helpful, supportive, and informative during my first appointment.
Xin Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
She extremely friendly and very calm!
Nova Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
I am getting better care than I could have ever imagined, my provider is very professional and goes above and beyond, the compassion shown help my grief well.
Claudia Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
She is very open minded, non judgemental, and understanding
Tiffany Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
I appreciate the sincerity of my care and the eagerness I am met with to see my improvement in every manner.
Gabrielle Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Where to find us

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Phone number

(206) 569-6757
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Languages spoken by WA providers

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
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Support Hours

Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm

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