B. Bartja Wachtel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MHP (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98109
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Wed 9:00AM HST/12:00PM PST. Prior to contact, please check the in-network insurance list below. Resistance to the very normal experience of suffering, as if something has gone terribly wrong, is natural. We become disconnected from the fullness of our experience and ourselves; the mind, body and our relationships. We practice inclining toward your experience and yourself in these areas with curiosity, cultivating tenderness, interconnectedness, and wise attention. Within all of us these precious core values have a capacity to hold space and a sense of wholeness that runs deeper than our problems.
I am honored to work with people facing challenges in chronic illness (ALS, early on-set Dementias, MS, Parkinson's, TBI, Stroke, Cancer), end of life, caregiver burnout, finding meaning, depression/anxiety, non-dominant gender, romantic orientations, trauma, toxic masculinity and Sex-Positivity.
I value holding non-judgmental acceptance and compassionate presence for you and your experiences, the suffering of life, in a kind and gentle awareness. I am open and stay informed regarding the diversity of human identity and expression across all the various ways we show up. I hope you find the best fit for your life and experience.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $165
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- First Choice Health | FCH
- Hawaii Medical Services Association
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- LifeWise
- Premera
- Out of Network
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B. Bartja Wachtel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MHP
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LW00008447 B. Bartja Wachtel
- In Practice for 23 Years
- License: Hawaii LCSW-4668-0 / 2021
- Certificate from National Association of Social Workers 886471700 / 2007
- Attended Eastern Washington University, Graduated 2001
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B. Bartja Wachtel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MHP
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Chronic Illness
- Trauma and PTSD
- LGBTQ+
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alzheimer's
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Caregiver Fatigue
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Grief
- Lesbian
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Traditional/Toxic Masculinity
- Transgender
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B. Bartja Wachtel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MHP
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Buddhist
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Buddhist
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Couple's Therapy Only where One is Caregiver
- Culturally Sensitive
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Self-Compassion Based
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (206) 538-2935
B. Bartja Wachtel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MHP
Groups
Metta-Men
WAITLISTED: Metta-Men is a web/mindfulness-based psychoeducational peer support group that is Anti-Ableist, Gender-Queer, Anti-Racist, Body-Kink-Sex-Positive; for male-identifying persons, committed to deconstructing internalized supremacy around gender, sexual and racial identity and expression, including broader relationship models and consent. Committed to cultivating wise attention, deep meaning, and fiercely compassionate ways of being male in the world as the foundations for transformation, loving interconnection and well-being. Limited to 20 participants. Please contact Bartja (emfmbartja@gmail.com" with “Metta-Men” in the subject header for a brief on-line consultation
Expertise
Men's Issues
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$30-$40
Group Meets
Third Tue 6 P.M. - 7 P.M.
Location
Web-Based ZOOM Meeting
Seattle, WA 98103
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Living Mindfully with Chronic Illness
A supportive group for those wanting to live mindfully and with self-compassion. Meetings occur the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 6-7pm PST To sign up.
Expertise
Chronic Pain
Age
Adults
Group Meets
Second Tue 6 P.M. - 7 P.M.
Location
https://www.thecenterforchronicillness.org/
Seattle, WA 98103
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Location
Primary Location
Engaging Mindfulness Forging Meaning, PLLC
Seattle, WA 98109
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Additional Location
Oahu Hawaii
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(206) 538-2935Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
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B. Bartja Wachtel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MHP