Therapy for OCD, anxiety, and related challenges in Seattle - Compassionate therapy in Seattle, Washington

Healing is possible. You don’t have to do it alone.

Compassionate, effective support for OCD, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and overwhelming fears. Limited spots in our affordable, 8-week OCD program.

You’ve been trying so hard just to keep it together

Maybe you’re constantly battling intrusive thoughts or stuck in cycles of fear and reassurance-seeking. Maybe your life feels smaller than it should—limited by rituals, panic, or the shame that comes with not being able to “just stop.” You know you’re capable. You’ve held it all together for longer than most people realize. But deep down, you want more than survival.

You want peace. Clarity. Freedom.

You deserve a space where you’re not judged, where you’re understood, and where you can actually start to feel better. Whether it’s OCD, anxiety, phobias, or the pain of being stuck in your own mind, you don’t have to keep going through it alone. There is help—and there is hope.

Help for what you're facing

OCD

Intrusive thoughts, endless mental loops, compulsions you can’t ignore—OCD can take over your life. But it doesn’t have to. I offer practical, compassionate support to help you reduce rituals, quiet your mind, and start living with more freedom and ease.

Anxiety

Whether it shows up as panic, avoidance, or constant worry, anxiety can feel overwhelming and exhausting. Therapy can help you understand your triggers, build coping tools, and finally start to feel more grounded and in control.

OCD Program

You’ve tried managing the intrusive thoughts, doing the rituals, avoiding triggers—but it still feels like OCD is running your life. This 8-week program is here to change that. With clear guidance, powerful tools, and steady support, you’ll learn how to stop the cycle and start feeling like yourself again.

Meet Tamara Harrison, LMHC

Hi, I’m Tamara—therapist, human, and founder of Evergreen State Counseling. My greatest joy in life is connecting deeply with others, and I believe that healing begins when you’re truly heard and understood. For over ten years, I’ve helped adults find relief from OCD, anxiety, and related challenges—not with a one-size-fits-all approach, but with curiosity, compassion, and care tailored to your unique story.

Whether you’re battling intrusive thoughts, constant worry, or the pressure to keep it all together, you don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to help you find clarity, reclaim your life, and move toward the future you deserve.

How we work

Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all—because you aren’t. We draw from a range of evidence-based approaches to tailor our work together based on your needs, goals, and personality. Whether we’re working individually or in a group, our focus is always on helping you gain real tools, feel more empowered, and move toward lasting relief.

Modalities we use include:

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

The gold-standard treatment for OCD—helps you gradually face fears without relying on compulsions, so you can regain control.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Teaches you how to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that keep you feeling stuck.

Habit Reversal Training (HRT)

Offers practical strategies to reduce body-focused repetitive behaviors like skin picking or hair pulling.

Strength-Based Therapy

Focuses on what’s already working in your life, helping you tap into your resilience and personal strengths.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Explores how early relationships may be shaping your current struggles, and helps you build healthier, more secure connections.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Helps you stop fighting your thoughts and start living in alignment with your values, even when things feel uncomfortable.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Combines mindfulness practices with cognitive tools to help you manage anxiety, stress, and emotional reactivity.

Trauma-Focused Therapy

Gently addresses the impact of past trauma while supporting your sense of safety, stability, and healing in the present.