A therapist near Seattle, 25 minutes north in Edmonds

A walk around Green Lake with a stroller and no grandparents nearby. A first quarter at the University of Washington, or at Seattle Pacific, nine time zones from home. A family in Greenwood or Maple Leaf that moved for a tech job and is still waiting for the city to feel like theirs. I'm Brianna White, LMFT. I grew up as an expat kid in Papua New Guinea, and I know what it's like to build a life far from the people who knew you first.

Plenty of people here are from somewhere else. That can make Seattle exciting, and it can also make it lonely. You can be surrounded by people on the light rail at Northgate and still feel like nobody really knows your story.

If you're looking for a therapist in Seattle who understands moves, mixed cultures and long-distance families, my office in Edmonds is about 25 minutes north, and online sessions bring therapy to you. You don't have to shrink your story to make it easier for others. Here, the whole thing is welcome.

How it works

My approach. I'm a family therapist with training in cultural humility, which means knowing that you don't know. I'll ask about the places that have been significant to your family over the generations, because they shape how you feel and react today.

Reaching out. Use my contact form to send a few sentences, then request an intro call. We'll talk for about 15 minutes so you can decide if I'm the right fit for you. You can ask me anything.

Working together. We'll name what's hard, layer by layer, and build tools that fit your real life. Many clients describe feeling seen, relieved and hopeful as things start to make sense.

My services

Family therapist

When a family moves across the country or across an ocean, everyone grieves and adjusts differently. Family therapy helps you understand each other's experience and become a team again. Learn more about working with a family therapist.

TCK therapist

If "where are you from?" still makes you pause, you're in good company. As a TCK myself, I can skip the basics and get to what matters. Learn more about working with a TCK therapist.

Teen counseling

New school, new friends, new accent to get used to. Teens who've moved often look adaptable on the outside while feeling exhausted on the inside. I help them sort it out, with parents involved. Learn more about teen counseling.

Christian therapist

Finding a new church home in a city can be hard, and faith questions can get louder during a move. I offer faith-integrated therapy that makes room for both your convictions and your questions. Learn more about working with a Christian therapist.

Expat therapist

Preparing for a move abroad, or just back from years overseas? Online sessions can follow you before, during and after the transition, so you don't have to start over with someone new. Learn more about working with an expat therapist.

Multicultural therapy

You might be the only person in your office, or your family, who carries your particular blend of cultures. We'll make room for every part of you, without making you the teacher every session. Learn more about multicultural therapy.

Depression therapy

Long gray winters and being far from family can wear anyone down. We'll start by understanding why life feels heavy right now, then take steady steps toward connection and energy. Learn more about depression therapy.

Areas I serve

My Edmonds office is about 25 minutes from north Seattle neighborhoods like Lake City and Greenwood, up I-5 or Aurora Avenue North. For many Seattle clients, online sessions anywhere in Washington and Georgia are the easiest option, especially around work and school schedules. Either way, getting to therapy doesn't have to be one more thing on your list.

About me

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I trained at Fuller Seminary so I could integrate faith and mental health well. I helped Interaction International define what a "TCK-informed" therapist is, and I lead a professional community for people who care for TCKs. I'm a curious, slightly nerdy listener who loves a good word for a big feeling. I believe TCKs should have access to mental health care wherever they live.

Let's start where you are

If you're looking for a therapist in Seattle who already understands what it means to start over, request an intro call. We can meet online or at my office in Edmonds.