Meet Your Brain Where it’s At
Decrease distress and build resilience in a way that works for you.
Email: Sunnysideseattletherapy@gmail.com
Phone: (360) 215-1388
Therapy that helps you work with your brain.
At some point in every person’s life there is a moment where even the idea of getting help can feel overwhelming. When exhaustion and responsibility combine and your usual ways of coping aren’t working anymore every challenge can feel impossible.
As a therapist, my first priority is helping you find ways to reduce overall distress. I believe that functionality is the foundation to building long-term stability. Building practical skills based around the way your brain works helps create a sustainable, strengths-based foundation for growth.
Individual Therapy
Managing daily life can often mean ignoring messages your brain and body are sending. When getting through the day is a struggle, any bump can be devastating. Individual therapy is time and space for you pause and get curious about what might make your everyday functioning a little bit easier.
I often work with people who are navigating:
ADHD/ Autism/ Neurodivergence
Perinatal mental health
Parenting
Life transitions
Research and understanding of neurodivergence in general, and ADHD and Autism specifically, grown exponentially in the last decade. As knowledge increases, so do the number of adults being diagnosed. My work with neurodivergent clients focuses on both processing the grief and anger that can come with diagnosis, and the practical application of tools and information that can help decrease distress resulting from trying to contort your brain to fit a neurotypical world.
ADHD/ Autism/ Neurodivergence
The perinatal period, from family planning through early parenthood, is a stage of immense change in identity, relationships, and functionality. Birthing parents and non-birthing parents alike are jumping into the deep end of change from the high dive. This time can be joyful and exhilarating, as well as scary, traumatic, and so hard. Supporting people in this moment is a passion of mine and why I became perinatal mental health certified (PMH-C) therapist. Thinking about, becoming, and being a parent is complex and lifelong. I want to help you show up for yourself and your family as the person you want to be.
Perinatal Mental Health
Abbie Spear LICSW
Born and raised in Seattle, I have a deep love of all things green and a healthy skepticism of weather above 80 degrees. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Washington (LW61084772). I earned my master’s degree from Smith College School for Social Work in 2016. I have worked in community mental health and private practice, with both children and adults.
As a therapist I draw from an eclectic range of theory and research to provide the support that works best for you. In session I prioritize helping you feel better by reconnecting with your brain and body. My style is welcoming, curious, and informal. We will start where you are at and go from there.
Outside of session I enjoy spending time with my family, though I would love to spend less time driving my kids around and more time snuggling. I am often found listening to audiobooks while engaging in my hyperfocus craft of the moment. I love learning new fun facts and silly jokes.
Get in Touch
Schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation
Email: Sunnysideseattletherapy@gmail.com
Phone: (360) 215-1388
Frequently Asked Questions, Answered.
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I work with any adult looking for support including but not limited to:
depression
anxiety
pregnancy and postpartum
Perinatal
ADHD
Autism
Parenting
Parenting ADHD/Autistic Kids
Burnout
Executive functioning issues
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Currently I am only offering telehealth appointments. I will update when in-person appointments become available.
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form, email sunnysideseattletherapy@gmail.com, or Call (360) 215-1388.
Schedule a 15 minute phone consult to connect and see if we fit.
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Therapy has no minimum distress threshold. If you would benefit from having a person outside your daily life to help you unload and process everything you are hauling around in your head, therapy is for you.
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Absolutely not. Therapy is a tool, it doesn’t have to be a lifetime commitment.
Getting to a point where you have the insight, skills, and information to navigate life without therapy can be an important goal.
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Absolutely. If therapy feels important and grounding in your everyday life you can always continue. Some people check in monthly or schedule quarterly sessions. Whatever works best for your long term success.
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Yes. I know that goals change, schedules change, and life changes. I am always happy to connect or reconnect if the need arises.
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The cost per session is $175
I can send monthly superbills for you to submit to insurance if I am out of network.
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I am currently In Network for AETNA insurance.
I am in the process of getting approved to be In Network with BCBS, Premera, Regence, and Cigna. I will update when anything changes.