Brandon Zahl, LMHC
Online Therapy in Seattle and Beyond
I specialize in a modern, somatic-based approach to resolve the trauma and childhood wounds that underlie issues like anxiety, depression and PTSD/CPTSD. For anyone searching for the best therapists in Seattle, my evidence-based approach often takes clients beyond where they were able to go with past therapies. Healing is possible for everyone.
My approach is not only effective, it can also be done from the convenience of your own home and in a way that is tailored to your own unique perspective, strengths and healing process. If you’d like to discover how I can help you finally feel good being you, please reach out for a free consultation.
Isn’t it time to finally feel good just being you?
Therapy Services Offered
I’m committed to helping you find the best therapist for your mental health needs. I offer accessible, flexible options to help make getting started easy.
Free consultations
Finding the best therapist in Seattle is all about finding the best fit for you. I offer 25-minute, video consultations where we can chat about what you’re looking for and how I can help. No pressure, I promise! Learn more about free consultations
Individual Therapy for Adults
Working on a one-on-one basis gives you a private, highly-focused opportunity to build skills, do deep healing work and improve your overall well-being. All sessions are done online with anyone in Seattle, Washington State or Michigan.
Online Therapy for Adults
Online therapy sessions are all about maximizing your convenience and comfort while still giving you results. Multiple research studies have shown online therapy to have equivalent outcomes as in-person therapy.
Values as a Therapist
Being a real, relatable, kind person
Seeing you as the powerful, wise, loving and creative being you are
Taking an active, guiding approach so you don’t have to figure it all out yourself
Helping you build upon places of strength to increase confidence in going to the hard spots
Using the most effective approaches so you can get what you want out of therapy faster
Pursuing continuous improvement for myself to be the best therapist I can be
Conditions I Treat
I provide psychotherapy for a wide range of mental health conditions and disorders, focusing on both symptom relief and root causes to support long-term wellness and better outcomes.
PTSD/CPTSD
PTSD/CPTSD includes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex PTSD (chronic or relational trauma), childhood trauma, betrayal trauma, religious trauma, dissociative disorders, and other trauma-related conditions.
Anxiety
Anxiety includes generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, performance anxiety, chronic worry, and panic attacks, low self-esteem, difficult life transitions.
Depression
Depression includes major depressive disorder, low-grade depression, persistent depressive disorder, dysthymia, loss of motivation, low self-esteem, social withdrawal, burnout, and other mood disorders.
Get in Touch Today
It can be challenging to find a good fit with a therapist. I want to help you with that crucial step, whether you choose to work with me or not. I offer free 25-minute consultations to help you get a better feel for me and what our journey together might look like. Zero pressure or expectations — I promise.
Therapies I Offer
I offer a range of evidence-based therapy modalities to meet your needs and preferences. We’ll collaborate on picking the right approach that fits you and helps bring about lasting change.
EMDR
EMDR is an alternative to traditional talk therapy specifically designed to help the brain efficiently resolve past trauma and other upsetting memories. A large body of evidence has shown it effective for PTSD, depression and anxiety.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma therapy is a set of therapy techniques designed to help heal the PTSD, CPTSD and other types of trauma. While all my interventions are done from a trauma-informed perspective, somatic therapy and EMDR are the main approaches I use.
Somatic Therapy
Somatic therapy is a body-based approach to resolving trauma and childhood attachment wounds, backed by evidence. Using mindfulness of thoughts, emotions and body sensation, clients gain deeper understanding of themselves while re-wiring trauma patterns and negative core beliefs.
Inner Parts Work
By looking at the mind as being made up of different parts all with their own purpose and perspective, inner parts work can help you gain clarity, increase self-compassion, find emotional balance and resolve trauma.
What Clients Are Saying
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“Brandon was a great match from day one. We worked through so much of my childhood trauma and it was amazing to see areas where I was easily triggered before no longer causing anxiety.”
— Hannah D
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“I was apprehensive about therapy and nervous about finding the right therapist, but Brandon has made me feel comfortable and supported since our first session. I have referred others to Brandon because I want other people to be able to experience working with someone as wonderful as him. He's the best!”
— Connor H
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“Brandon is an incredible therapist. He helped me get in control of my anxiety and depression. I feel so much more in control of my life and confident in the decisions I make and who I am.”
— Gage I
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"I can’t recommend Brandon enough....I always leave our sessions feeling lighter, clearer, and more empowered. If you’re looking for a therapist who is compassionate, insightful, and genuinely invested in your healing, Brandon is the one.”
— Caitlyn P
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"I’ve been so happy working with Brandon. He really cares for his clients. He does a great job guiding sessions so I always leave feeling like I’ve learned something or worked through something."
— Lucia C.
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"From our very first session, Brandon helped me to connect with the core of the issues I was hoping to address in therapy. He has a gentle way of helping me to connect with my places of woundedness, as well as the resources I have within me to heal those wounds. I'm grateful to be able to work with him."
— Michaela K.
About Brandon
I’m a dad, husband and former software engineer now living my passion of helping people navigate life’s challenges and become the best version of themselves. As a mental health counselor, my approach is grounded in authenticity, presence, non-judgementalism and a deep respect for each person’s unique path toward healing.
It’s such an honor to be a clinician helping people pursuing personal growth and healing from the past. I’m dedicated to becoming the best provider I can be through continual self-reflection and training in the most effective modalities out there.
Get in Touch Today
It can be challenging to find a good fit with a therapist. I want to help you with that crucial step, whether you choose to work with me or not. I offer free 25-minute consultations to help you get a better feel for me and what our journey together might look like. Zero pressure or expectations — I promise.