About Self and Other

Co-founders Alexandra and Joe
Co-founders Alexandra and Joe

Relationships are central to our philosophy of care

Self and Other was built on the belief that people deserve more than one-size-fits-all therapy. Instead, our approach is grounded in the understanding that each client’s unique experience is most effectively explored within the context of a trusting therapeutic relationship. We know that a positive clinician-client dynamic can create space for individuals to recognize challenging patterns, understand symptoms of distress, and make meaningful, lasting change.

You've heard the idiom: can't see the forest for the trees. Up close, focused on the bark and branches, no one can see the whole picture. This is where relationship matters. As you describe the trees, a highly attuned other can help place them in the broader landscape of your life, the unconscious habits, the recurring thoughts, the undercurrents in your relationships that are hard to see from inside.

Self and Other’s clinicians are experts in relationships. Our therapists are trained in relational, insight, and depth modalities, approaches that often lead to change and growth that persists long after therapy has ended. When a new client comes to our practice, we work closely with that person to understand their individual goals and carefully determine which of our clinicians is best suited to help meet their unique needs.

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Self and Other therapists offer in person and online services. Our offices are conveniently located in the Eastlake neighborhood of Seattle, on major bus routes. The building has a dedicated parking lot, and there is ample free street parking nearby.

Our therapists offer secure telehealth sessions for residents of Washington state.