how can i support you?

I love helping people live more rewarding lives, and develop greater connection, trust and intimacy in their relationships.

Adult Relationships

Did you know the average distressed couple waits six years before trying counseling?

You don't need to wait that long! Whether you're struggling with communication, trust, intimacy, recent events, or other concerns, there is hope.

Stop repeating old patterns and begin a new chapter in your relationship. I can help you enhance connection, fuel change, and enliven your lives together. Let's get started!

Individuals

Whatever you're seeking, you're not alone.

Many situations and experiences can stretch our abilities to cope. Perhaps you're feeling sad, anxious, or stuck. Maybe you're struggling with relationships or how to build connection with others.

You're in the right place! Together, let's explore what's important to you, where you want to go, and paths to get you there.

Joel Freedman, MA, Licensed Counselor

Thanks for stopping by! Since 2016, I’ve welcomed couples and adults of all backgrounds, genders, and orientations at my Seattle practice, and, since 2020, serve all of Washington State.

I bring a decade of experience to supporting each person I work with individualized care. My calm, accepting, culturally-sensitive approach makes it easy to discuss your situation and get to the heart of what matters.

I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples (EFT) and individuals (EFIT), and in Emotion Focused Therapy. I’m also a Certified Discernment Counselor, and an Approved Clinical Supervisor for trainee therapists.

Want to know more?

Sessions & Fees

I offer options for morning, afternoon and evening sessions, Monday through Thursday (October to March) and Tuesday to Friday (April-September).

Individual Therapy:
All sessions: 55-60 minutes, $160
Relationship/Couple Therapy:
Standard sessions: 80 minutes, $210
Initial session: 115 minutes, $210
Discernment Counseling:
Standard sessions: 120 minutes, $325
Initial session: 145 minutes, $375

Reduced fee sessions available to qualifying clients. Please ask for details.

Forms & FAQs

Forms for our first session, along with answers to frequently asked questions about Enliven Counseling Therapy.

Resources

Helpful articles, books, videos, and other links.

For professionals

Supporting mental health clinicians thrive in private practice
— and build sustainable community together.

Personalized support

Thriving in our clinical responsibilities requires a responsive support system, especially in solo private practice. I love supporting clinicians navigate the pleasures and challenges of our field!

As a Washington-state approved supervisor, I’m able to supervise associate clinicians seeking licensure as mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and clinical social workers. My services and fees are tailored to meet you where you are at, supporting you in building a rewarding practice — from your first client (or before) to full, independent practice.

I also provide consultation to independently-licensed therapists seeking to strengthen their clinical work, consider ethical questions productively, expand their business offerings, and integrate self-as-therapist concerns and experiences more fully.

Fees: $80-140 per hour; please contact me for details.

Meaningful learning

I’m an experienced informal and formal educator and facilitator, and enjoy developing presentations for both clinical and general audiences. Get in touch to schedule your group training — or watch this space for upcoming opportunities to register!

My recent and current areas of interest include:

• Statistics, Death & Taxes: Defanging the three-headed dragon for clinicians

• No Surprises Act?! What private-practice therapists in Washington need to know

• Dancing the EFT Tango in Relationship Therapy: An introduction

• Through the Looking-Glass: what we can learn from fictional therapist portrayals about current clinical life, practice and expectations

• New developments in law, ethics & policies for practitioners

• The Adult Attachment Interview: Clinical applications for supporting adult relationships

• Developing ethically-grounded social media presence for clinicians

Creating community

As Sue Johnson says, “Splendid isolation is for planets, not people.” And for therapists in private practice, a community of peers is essential to ground, buoy, and connect and sustain us.

Enliven Therapy believes in creating and cultivating community. Here are some of the places I invite you to be part of doing so with me and our peers — and feel free to let me know about additional options you’ve found meaningful!

Finding the right therapist is important. I offer a free consultation to help you get a feel for our fit. Call 206.327.3351 or use this form to ask for yours today.

Let's Connect!