Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Care Provider in Seattle
Since 2002, we have dedicated ourselves to delivering evidence-based psychological treatments grounded in scientific research while fostering an environment of compassion and support. Our network of four specialty centers addresses adult anxiety, child anxiety, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and eating disorders, serving clients through in-person and virtual platforms. We maintain rigorous quality assurance programs to monitor client outcomes and contribute to real-world mental health research. Our postdoctoral training program cultivates future leaders in evidence-based care across all our specialties.With founders and clinicians board-certified in DBT and other modalities, we combine decades of collective experience with continuous professional development to ensure our treatments remain at the forefront of mental health science. We operate under the principle that effective care requires both scientific rigor and genuine human connection, a philosophy that has established us as a trusted leader in Seattle and nationally.
Services
DBT Therapy
Adult Anxiety Treatment
Child Anxiety Treatment
Eating Disorder Care
Intensive Outpatient Programs
Telehealth Services
Psychiatry Consultations
Exposure Therapy
Family Based Treatment
Postdoctoral Training
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer comprehensive DBT certified by the Linehan Board of Certification
- Our team includes doctoral-level psychologists with specialized training in anxiety and eating disorders
- We provide both in-person and virtual telehealth services across multiple states
- Our postdoctoral training program fosters expert clinicians through hands-on experience
- We monitor client outcomes quarterly to ensure treatment effectiveness
Associations and certifications
- DBT-Linehan Board of Certification
Services
DBT Therapy
Our DBT program follows Linehan Board-certified protocols for emotion regulation difficulties, self-harm, and borderline personality disorder. Services include weekly individual therapy, skills training groups, phone consultation, and psychiatry support. Treatment duration typically ranges from 4-16 weeks depending on client needs.
Adult Anxiety Treatment
Specialized care for OCD, panic disorders, and generalized anxiety using evidence-based CBT and exposure therapy. Programs combine individual sessions with family interventions when needed, offering both standard outpatient and intensive formats up to 22 hours weekly for severe cases.
Child Anxiety Treatment
Family-centered treatment for childhood anxiety disorders including school refusal and selective mutism. Our approach integrates behavioral parent training with child-focused therapy, available in both weekly outpatient and intensive multi-day programs tailored to each family's needs.
Eating Disorder Care
Comprehensive outpatient treatment for eating disorders combining DBT principles with nutritional counseling and meal support. Programs include daily structured meals, individual therapy, and dietitian consultations, with specialized tracks for adolescents and adults lasting 8-16 weeks.
Intensive Outpatient Programs
High-intensity treatment delivering 9-22 hours weekly across multiple modalities. Programs integrate individual therapy, skills groups, family sessions, and school/workplace coordination. Specialized tracks address severe OCD, emotion dysregulation, and complex co-occurring conditions requiring multidisciplinary intervention.
People
Jennifer Sayrs
Executive Director
Co-founder and director of the DBT Center with board certification in behavioral and cognitive psychology. Leads clinical operations and quality assurance programs while maintaining active research initiatives.
Travis Osborne
Clinical Director
Director of the Anxiety Center and co-director of research operations. Specializes in anxiety disorder treatment and outcome measurement systems for tracking client progress over time.
Jennifer Tininenko
Child Anxiety Director
Director of the Child Anxiety Center with expertise in pediatric anxiety disorders. Oversees family-based treatment programs and specialized interventions for school refusal and childhood anxiety conditions.
David Lischner
Co-Founder
Co-founder and chairman with extensive experience in mental health program development. Provides strategic leadership while maintaining active involvement in clinical training initiatives.
Karen Berlin
Co-Medical Director
Board-certified psychiatrist providing medication management services across multiple treatment centers. Specializes in integrated care approaches combining pharmacological and psychological interventions.
Questions
Do you offer telehealth services?
Yes, we provide virtual/telehealth services for clients located in Washington State and through PSYPACT-certified clinicians in participating states.
What insurance plans do you accept?
Our therapists are out-of-network providers. We provide billing statements for out-of-network reimbursement. Psychiatry services are in-network with Regence and Premera Blue Cross.
How do I determine appropriate treatment level?
Contact our Client Services Coordinators at 206-374-0109 to schedule a consultation with program directors who will assess your needs and recommend suitable care levels.
Are evening appointments available?
Yes, most providers offer evening sessions. Weekend appointments are limited and typically reserved for intensive program participants.
Do you offer reduced fee services?
We have a training practicum with supervised PhD students offering services at reduced rates, though availability varies by treatment program.
What sets your DBT program apart?
We are Linehan Board-certified with specialized tracks for adults and adolescents, including family involvement components and integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders.
