Thatcher Dynamic Counseling
Nurture strengths, heal wounds, overcome obstacles, and live your best life
…with trauma-informed therapy in West Seattle — in-person and online — for individual adults, teens and couples.
Thatcher Dynamic Counseling
Sometimes life leaves us feeling stuck, and we need help uncovering new paths toward healing, growth, and change. Drawing from a variety of evidence-based methods—including EMDR therapy in West Seattle—I tailor our work to honor your individuality, helping you heal from trauma and move beyond limiting patterns into more fulfilling ways of living.
I’m Julie Thatcher, MA, EdS, LMHCA, and I bring compassion, insight, and thoughtful curiosity to this work. Before becoming a therapist, I spent many years in helping roles—as an educator, school counselor, advisor, student support coordinator, academic administrator, and research administrator. I am also deeply familiar with the practices, cultures and communities of mutual-support (12-step) recovery programs. I work with adults, teens, and couples seeking trauma therapy, relationship counseling, or EMDR therapy in West Seattle.
Balancing warmth with humor and reflective engagement, I create a safe and supportive space where you are heard, valued, and respected. Together, we will build on your unique strengths in a collaborative journey toward meaningful change.
I am currently accepting new clients and offer sessions both virtually and in my West Seattle office.
How I Can Help
Many of my clients come to me feeling stuck in repeating patterns—especially in relationships—and wondering why they can’t seem to break free. They might find themselves drawn to the same types of partners, reacting in ways they don’t fully understand, or feeling disconnected despite wanting closeness. These patterns often have deep roots in early experiences and unprocessed trauma.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I help individuals and couples uncover the origins of these patterns, understand how the past is shaping the present, and create new ways of relating—to themselves and to others. Using EMDR therapy, attachment-based methods, and other evidence-based approaches, we can target the memories, beliefs, and emotional responses that keep you feeling trapped, so you can experience greater freedom, resilience, and connection.
If you are ready for deeper work that addresses the core of what’s been holding you back, I can help you take those next steps toward healing and growth.
I am currently accepting new clients and offer sessions both virtually and in my West Seattle office.
Rates
Consultation
Typically by telephone, we’ll discuss your needs and determine whether my counseling services are a good fit for you. This is a chance to ask questions about my trauma-informed approach, EMDR therapy, or couples counseling in West Seattle.
20 mins | free
Intake Session
Available online or in-person at my West Seattle office, your intake session gives us a comprehensive understanding of your history, strengths, concerns, and goals. We’ll explore areas such as trauma recovery, relationship patterns, and personal growth to chart a clear path for our therapeutic work together. The intake is typically completed in one session, though more may be needed for complex histories.
60 mins | $175
Counseling Session
Whether online or in-person in West Seattle, we’ll use evidence-based modalities—such as EMDR therapy, Relational Life Therapy (RLT) for couples, and cognitive-based approaches—to focus on what matters most to you. Together, we’ll work toward your personal, relational, or professional goals while building resilience and healing from past experiences.
50 mins | $150