Relationship & Communication
At Relational Therapy Collective, we understand how much our relationships — with partners, family, friends, and coworkers — shape our daily wellbeing. Difficulties in these connections are among the most common concerns people bring to therapy, whether that looks like chronic conflict, communication breakdowns, trust ruptures, or the strain of navigating change (separation, blended families, shifting caregiving roles).
Our approach focuses on understanding the patterns beneath the struggle, building stronger communication and conflict-resolution skills, and supporting healthier, more secure connections. We offer support for individuals, couples, and families.
What We Help With
Our Approach
Chronic conflict or recurring arguments
Difficulty communicating needs or feelings
Trust ruptures or betrayal
Feeling disconnected from a partner, family member, or friend
Attachment-related patterns (anxious, avoidant, or ambivalent dynamics)
Difficulty adjusting to relational transitions (separation, blended families, new caregiving roles)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) — Helps identify and shift negative interaction cycles to build a more secure emotional bond.
Attachment-Based Therapy — Explores how early relational patterns shape current ways of connecting and conflict.
Communication & Conflict-Resolution Skills — Practical tools for expressing needs, listening effectively, and de-escalating conflict.
Family Systems — Looks at roles and patterns within the family or relationship system to support healthier dynamics.
IFS (Internal Family Systems) — Explores the different "parts" within each person to build self-compassion and internal harmony, which supports healthier relational patterns.
Psychoeducation — Helps clients understand relational patterns and what to expect from the therapeutic process.
Relational Providers
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Claire de Leon, LMHC
Not accepting clients at this time
In-person & Telehealth services for clients (children 4+, teens, adults, parents, group)
AREAS OF FOCUS:
Selective Mutism
Trauma (physical, sexual, emotional & domestic violence)
Anxiety Disorders
Cultural & immigration issues
Parent Support
Claire also offers her services in Tagalog
Email: malaya@counselingmind.co
Phone: (425) 202-5485
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Elina Kogan, LICSW
Accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth services for clients teens 15+, adults, parents, couples)
AREAS OF FOCUS:
Anxiety
Depression
Marital issues
Parenting
Relationship Issues
Trauma
Elina also offers her services in Russian, Hebrew, Hungarian
Email: Linak@mindfulcarewa.com
Phone: (425) 202-5393
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Galit Arad-Trutner, LICSW
Not accepting clients at this time except for IFS intensives
In-person & Telehealth services for clients (teens 13+, adults, parents, couples, families)
AREAS OF FOCUS:
Internal Family Systems
Conflict Coaching
Mediation
Group Facilitation
Trauma
Galit also offers her services in Hebrew.
Email: Galit@compassionatewways.com
Phone: (425) 442-5727
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Jeffrey Gillman, PhD
Not accepting new clients at this time
In-person & Telehealth services for clients teens, adults, parents)
AREAS OF FOCUS:
Adolescent growth and development
Life transitions
Chronic health issues
Anxiety
Depression
Grief and loss
Trauma
Email: drffej45@msn.com
Phone: (425) 591-8889
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Jessica Lazaro, PsyD
Accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth services for clients teens, adults, parents)
AREAS OF FOCUS:
Anxiety and/or Panic disorder
Depression
Neurodiversity (executive functioning, challenges, ADHD, Autism, OCD)
Grief and Loss
Life Transitions (college, adulthood, marriage/divorce, parenthood)
School or Workplace Challenges
Women’s Issues (pregnancy, infertility, new mother)
Parent-child Relationship Support
Email: Jessicalazarotherapy@gmail.com
Phone: (425) 200-5602
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Lilach Geppert-Shapira, MA, CLC
Accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth services for clients (children, teens, adults, parents, couples-parent focus, groups)
AREAS OF FOCUS:
ADHD
Life coaching
Executive functioning
Social skills training
Group psychoeducation
Parent Coaching & Family Work
Lilach also offers her services in Hebrew.
Email: Lilach.geppert@gmail.com
Phone: (425) 922-7647
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Limor Raviv, LMHCA
Accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth services for clients (children, teens, adults, parents, families, groups)
AREAS OF FOCUS:
Anxiety and stress management
Self-regulation and emotional control
Behavioral challenges
ADHD
Mindfulness based and social skills groups
Parent training groups
Limor also offers her services in Hebrew.
Email: Limor2002@gmail.com
Phone:(425) 448-0880
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Maki Park, LMHCA
Not accepting new clients at this time.
In-person & Telehealth services for clients (teens, adults, and parents)
AREAS OF FOCUS:
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Parenting Support
Caregiving
Family of Origin Challenges
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Racial and Cultural Identity
Relationship Challenges
Spirituality
Burnout and Perfectionism
Email: Maki@makipark.com
Phone: (914) 500-8158
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Melanie Liperi, LMFT
Accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth services for clients (teens 16+, adults, couples)
AREAS OF FOCUS:
Interpersonal relationships
Communication skills
Depression and loneliness
Anxiety and fear
Trauma and distressing life events
Couples counseling
Email: Melanie@melanielipericounseling.com
Phone: (425) 443-9097
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Michal (Michelle) Alpert, LICSW
Accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth services for clients (adults, parents)
AREAS OF FOCUS:
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Trauma
Prenatal & Postnatal Support
Cultural Issues
Michal is also offering services in Hebrew.
Email: Michal@michellealpertcounseling.com
Phone: (425) 224-6320
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Michal Goldring Keidar, LICSW
Accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth services for clients (teens, adults, parents, couples)
AREAS OF FOCUS:
Trauma and recovery
Relational issues including couples counseling
Life transitions (parenthood, ‘empty nesting,’ aging)
Oppression and cultural issues
Neurodivergent individuals
Parents of neurodivergent children
Parents of children with disabilities
Michal is also offering services in Hebrew.
Email: Michalgkeidar@gmail.com
Phone: (206)-486-4131
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Miri Arie, PhD
Accepting new clients
In-person & telehealth services for clients (children-0+, adults, families, groups)
AREAS OF FOCUS:
Group Therapy
Anxiety
Difficulties in forming and maintaining meaningful relationships
Relationships within the family
Early Trauma and Intergenerational trauma
Adjustment to life transitions
Parent-child relationship
Working with children under age 5
Email: Miri@SocialEndeavors.net
Phone: (585)857-9394
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Morgan Coburn, M.Ed
Accepting new clients
In-person & video services for clients (child and families, parents)
AREAS OF FOCUS:
Parents of young children
Caregivers feeling overwhelmed
Families seeking stronger bonds
Early childhood program & educators seeking consultations
Parents and programs seeking guidance
Email: Morgan@havenfamilyconsulting.com
Phone: (425)610-8257
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Nina Helms, LMHC
Accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth services for clinets (teens-13+, adults, families)
AREAS OF FOCUS:
Attachment
Trauma (physical, sexual, emotional & domestic violence)
Grief
Depression/mood disorders
Anxiety disorders
Relational conflict
Email: sisucounseling@icloud.com
Phone: (509) 443-2281
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Rebeca Marin Cordero, PhD
Not accepting new clients at this time
Telehealth services for clients (adults, couples)
AREAS OF FOCUS:
Trauma
Depression
Anxiety
Interpersonal Relationships
Communication Skills
Rebeca also offers her services in Spanish.
Email: Borikenmhservices@gmail.com
Phone:(425) 954-3093
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Yogi Patel, DNP-PMHNP
Accepting new patients
Telehealth services for patients (teens, adults)
AREAS OF FOCUS:
Medication Management
Depression
PTSD
Anxiety
ADHD
Bipolar Disorders
Email: Seattlepsychiatricclinic@gmail.com
Phone: (360)209-2069