Therapy for Therapists!
seeing clients in-person and telehealth in Seattle, WA
I specialize in therapy for therapists! I am passionate about therapy for those who care deeply for others—therapists, social workers, educators, caregivers, healthcare workers, and parents. You deserve a place where you are supported too.
Being a therapist is meaningful and transformative work, but it also comes with unique emotional and ethical challenges. Holding space for others’ pain can be exhausting. Over time it can lead to burnout, loneliness, feeling overwhelmed, and a loss of connection with yourself.
Therapy with me offers a space where your truth is heard, your care replenished, and your lived experiences honored. This is your space to explore what you truly want and need from your life, not just what’s been asked of you.
My name is Kaitlyn Sheridan and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and supervisor in Washington State. My approach is authentic, collaborative, and grounded in compassion. I understand the unique struggles that come from this work. Together, we’ll create a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and valued. We heal in connection.
Reach out to find out more.
“Whatever good or bad fortune may come our way we can always give it meaning and transform it into something of value.”
My Theoretical Orientations
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Existential-Phenomenology
A psychology style that merges existential philosophy with person-centered humanism and explores individual meaning within our complex world. Through emphasizing the present moment and fostering genuine human connections, it cultivates authenticity, empathic understanding, and nonjudgmental attitudes.
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Buddhist Psychology
Buddhism explores the challenge of human suffering stemming from our struggle with impermanence. Life's ever-changing nature affects attachments, circumstances, and the world. By fostering acceptance of these changes, Buddhist therapy redirects attention to daily choices, attitudes, values, and the integration of action and intent, body and mind.
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Intersectional Feminism
Intersectional feminism amplifies marginalized voices excluded by white feminism, acknowledging the multifaceted identities and privileges that intersect in complex ways. By recognizing how our identities interact within the broader context, we can dismantle harmful narratives, minimize harm, and foster inclusive communities.
Muditā is a Sanskrit word meaning joy for others—taking genuine delight in the well-being and success of others. In Buddhist thought, it’s considered one of the four essential heart practices, and often the most challenging. I center this in my practice as joy isn’t a scarce resource; it’s a deep well we can return to, especially when life feels heavy and we pour so much onto others.
There is pain and challenges that come from life, especially when you hold others pain. It is essential to make space for pain, grief, burn out, and anxiety; I also believe in the importance of intentionally cultivating joy. This doesn’t mean bypassing difficulty—it means honoring the full range of our emotional life, and recognizing joy as a source of strength and healing, not an impossibility.
I often invite clients to name something—however small—that brings a moment of joy or gratitude into their every day. Joy doesn’t have to be big. It can be quiet, subtle, even fleeting—but still powerful. It reminds us that life isn’t only about surviving challenges, but also about remembering what makes it worth living.
Joy as a Practice
Considering Therapy?
Being a therapist means holding space for others, often without enough space held for yourself. Reaching out for support can feel vulnerable—especially when you're used to being the one others turn to. Therapy can stir up complex emotions, but it should always be a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported.
I believe that you deserve encouragement, rest, and reflection. You already carry the insight and strength you offer your clients—sometimes you just need your own space to reconnect with it. You are worthy of the same care you give so freely. Let’s take this step together.