Bina Ellefsen

Counselor, LMHCA, MACP, JD (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

7 Endorsed

Seattle, WA 98104

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Deep healing occurs in safe, attuned, compassionate relationships with ourselves and others. It is often our trouble with relationships, anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts and feelings, addictions, performance issues, etc. that clue us into our need to slow down and tend to the stories and meaning (often implicitly) encoded in our mind, hearts, and bodies. Good therapy is a process of not only alleviating distressing symptoms, but learning to know ourselves and the ways our past shows up in our present, so that we can more deeply flourish in our relationships.

I work to build a relationship of safety with my clients, tending holistically to the body, mind, and emotions. From a trauma and attachment lens, I work with couples and individuals using a variety of tools such as Emotions Focused Therapy, polyvagal theory, EMDR, Lifespan Integration, and mindfulness to help calm, regulate, and tend to your experience.

It is a brave and beautiful thing to seek healing and growth through counseling. I am passionate helping couples and individuals live fuller, more connected, and more meaningful lives. If you would like to see if we are a good therapeutic fit for each other, please reach out to schedule a free consultation meeting with me.

Call or Email Bina Ellefsen now for a free 15 minute consultation - (206) 589-1586

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Seattle, WA 98104

(206) 589-1586

I am only seeing clients via telehealth at this time.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues and Depression

$150 Per Session

I see individuals and couples

Let's Connect (206) 589-1586

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Seattle, WA 98104

(206) 589-1586

I am only seeing clients via telehealth at this time.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues and Depression

$150 Per Session

I see individuals and couples

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $150
Couple Sessions $185
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by American Express, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

I accept debit, credit, HSA or FSA. Payment is processed automatically on the day of appointment.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 589-1586

Bina Ellefsen

Counselor, LMHCA, MACP, JD

I accept debit, credit, HSA or FSA. Payment is processed automatically on the day of appointment.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 589-1586

Bina Ellefsen

Counselor, LMHCA, MACP, JD

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Washington / 61159090 Supervised by Smruti Desai (Washington / LH60301453) Bina Ellefsen
In Practice for 3 Years
Certificate from Concentration in Trauma and Abuse from TSS and the Allender Center Concentration in Trauma and Abuse / 2021
Degree/Diploma from Juris Doctor, American University, Washington College of Law Juris Doctor / 2001
Attended The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2021

I help couples and individuals heal through Emotions Focused Therapy (EFT), Relational Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma Informed Narrative Therapy, EMDR, and Lifespan Integration. I have a JD and an MACP with a concentration in trauma and abuse.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 589-1586

Bina Ellefsen

Counselor, LMHCA, MACP, JD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 589-1586

Bina Ellefsen

Counselor, LMHCA, MACP, JD

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Relationship Issues
Depression

Expertise

Anxiety
Codependency
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Infertility
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Peer Relationships
Racial Identity
School Issues
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Spirituality
Stress
Women's Issues

I invite couples and individuals to tune into their bodies, emotions, stories, and styles of relating in the world. With kind curiosity, we explore the values and life you want to more fully live into. We notice signs of dysregulation and how the past is reflexively playing out in the present in ways that may not be serving you anymore. And we teach your nervous system there is another way.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 589-1586

Bina Ellefsen

Counselor, LMHCA, MACP, JD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (206) 589-1586

Bina Ellefsen

Counselor, LMHCA, MACP, JD

7 Endorsements

Victoria Hudson

Counselor, LMHC

Bina's commitment to helping her clients understand their experiences in a compassionate and self supporting way is so refreshing! Her therapeutic support is one of a kind!

Daniel Rusco

Counselor, MA, LMHCA

Bina is a very wise therapist, offering such a kind and insightful presence. With couples and individuals, she's able to get to the root of what's going on, tend to the wounds that need care, and offer a path towards flourishing. Highly recommend!

Elizabeth Thayil

Counselor, LMHCA

Bina's warm and empathic approach coupled with her extensive training and knowledge base helps to create a safe place for clients to explore their internal world and interpersonal relationships.

Terra Stang-Johnson

Counselor, MA, LMHCA, RN

Bina is an insightful and highly skilled therapist who is passionate about helping individuals and couples heal, grow, and thrive. Her warmth and genuine compassion puts others at ease and enables her to quickly establish trust with her clients.

Minjoo Bayers

Counselor, MA, LMHC

Bina is a highly trained, knowledgeable, kind, and compassionate therapist. I regularly seek her consult and would highly recommend her to others. I would especially recommend couples seeking help, as she is passionate about working with couples.

Brenda Xu

Counselor, MA, LMHCA, NCC

Bina's warm and comforting presence provides a safe landing place for her clients to be open and vulnerable. She is skilled clinician who easily builds trust and rapport with her clients and colleagues.

Yurushka Martin

Counselor, MA, LMCHA

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Asian ,

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Religion

Christian

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Asian ,

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Christian Counseling
Compassion Focused
EMDR
Emotionally Focused
Family / Marital
Lifespan Integration
Multicultural
Narrative
Psychodynamic
Relational
Trauma Focused

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (206) 589-1586

Bina Ellefsen

Counselor, LMHCA, MACP, JD

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (206) 589-1586

Bina Ellefsen

Counselor, LMHCA, MACP, JD

Location

Primary Location

Seattle, WA 98104

(206) 589-1586

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Neighborhoods

I am only seeing clients via telehealth at this time.

Call for a free consultation now - (206) 589-1586

Bina Ellefsen

Counselor, LMHCA, MACP, JD

I am only seeing clients via telehealth at this time.

Call for a free consultation now - (206) 589-1586

Bina Ellefsen

Counselor, LMHCA, MACP, JD