Business Details
3 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Seattle, WA
Kate Guts Psychotherapy is a private practice dedicated to providing compassionate, trauma-informed mental health services in Seattle, WA. Our approach integrates neurobiological insights with somatic healing to address emotional reactivity and foster personal growth. We specialize in supporting LGBTQIA+, QTBIPOC, and sex worker communities through individual and couples therapy. Our practice emphasizes relational attunement and authentic reflection to help clients navigate life transitions and build resilience.With over a decade of experience, we combine clinical expertise with an intersectional, anti-racist framework to create safe therapeutic spaces. Our services include ethical non-monogamy counseling, sexual intimacy support, and boundary development for diverse relationship structures. We prioritize nervous system regulation and emotional tolerance through evidence-based methodologies tailored to each client's unique needs.
Services
Psychotherapy
Trauma Counseling
Couples Therapy
LGBTQIA+ Support
Somatic Healing
Details
- Year established: 2023
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-informed therapy with a neurobiological approach
- Our practice is LGBTQIA+ and sex worker affirming
- We specialize in somatically-centered healing techniques
- We provide couples counseling for ethical non-monogamy
- Our therapist has over 20 years of experience in mental health
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Services
Psychotherapy
Our psychotherapy services use trauma-informed approaches to address emotional challenges and relationship patterns. We combine neurobiological insights with somatic techniques to help clients develop emotional resilience. This service supports individuals seeking personal growth through evidence-based therapeutic methodologies tailored to their unique needs.
Trauma Counseling
Trauma counseling focuses on nervous system regulation and emotional tolerance development. We address how intersecting identities impact mental health through personalized therapeutic support. Our approach helps clients process traumatic experiences while building resilience for future challenges.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy supports diverse relationship structures including ethical non-monogamy. We use interpersonal neurobiology to improve communication and deepen emotional connections. This service addresses sexual intimacy challenges, boundary development, and crisis management for romantic partnerships.
LGBTQIA+ Support
LGBTQIA+ affirming services provide safe spaces for queer and trans clients. Our intersectional approach addresses unique mental health challenges faced by sexual and gender minorities. We offer culturally competent support for identity exploration and community navigation.
Somatic Healing
Somatic healing integrates body awareness with emotional processing techniques. This approach helps clients develop new neuronal pathways through physical sensation exploration. We use somatic methods to address trauma stored in the body and promote holistic well-being.
People
Kate Guts
Psychotherapist
Kate Guts is a licensed mental health counselor specializing in trauma-informed care. With over 20 years of experience, she provides somatic healing for LGBTQIA+ and QTBIPOC communities. Her practice focuses on nervous system regulation and relational attunement.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We use trauma-informed, neurobiological approaches combined with somatic healing techniques to address emotional patterns and promote nervous system regulation.
Do you work with LGBTQIA+ clients?
Yes, we specialize in serving LGBTQIA+ communities with affirming, culturally competent mental health support tailored to their unique needs.
What relationship structures do you support?
We support all relationship structures including monogamous, polyamorous, triads/throuples, quads, and other ethical non-monogamy arrangements.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider and do not directly accept insurance, but can provide documentation for potential reimbursement.
What are your session fees?
Session fees vary based on service type and duration. Please contact us directly for specific pricing information.
