Meet the Team at Clarity Counseling Seattle

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Meet Our Seattle Therapists

Justin Pere | Clarity Counseling Seattle

Justin Pere, LMHC-S, CST, CGT

Founder, Clinical Director & Lead Therapist

(he/him pronouns)

Sessions with Justin are available in person in Seattle and through telehealth.
Session fee: $195 for individual clients, $215 for couples/relationship clients

I’m a Certified Sex Therapist and relationship counselor in Seattle, helping couples, individuals, and polycules reconnect emotionally and sexually, especially when desire, trust, or communication have broken down.

People often reach out when sex feels distant, conversations turn into conflict, or something in the relationship just isn’t working the way it used to.

For the past 22 years, including work as a Certified Sex Therapist and Gottman Therapist, I’ve worked with people across all genders, identities, and relationship structures to build emotional connection, sexual confidence, and more fulfilling relationships. Many clients come in feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward, and part of our work is helping them understand what’s happening beneath the surface while also creating real, practical change.

My approach is affirming, direct, and non-shaming. I focus especially on sex therapy, relationship therapy (all types of relationships), therapy for men, and helping people create meaningful, lasting shifts in how they relate to themselves and others.

Justin's Specialty Areas:

Professional Credentials & Leadership:

  • 10,000+ clinical hours over 22+ years with individuals, couples, polycules, and groups
  • Certified Sex Therapist (CST) through AASECT
  • Certified Gottman Therapist (CGT) through the Gottman Institute
  • Certified Integrated Intimacy Practitioner (CIIP) through The Northwest Institute on Intimacy
  • Advanced Practitioner with the University of Ottawa’s Optimal Sexual Experiences program
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Washington State
  • Approved Clinical Supervisor, Washington State
  • Geriatric Mental Health Specialist

Beyond my formal training, I also collaborate internationally as an Advanced Practitioner with the University of Ottawa’s Optimal Sexual Experiences research program, where I lead group therapy for couples working to rebuild desire, connection, and sexual intimacy.

In addition to clinical work, I’m actively involved in the broader field of relationship and sex therapy. I currently serve on the board of The Northwest Institute on Intimacy and have consulted with the Gottman Institute on matters of sex and sexuality.

I’ve been honored to contribute to national media and podcasts, including The New York Times, GQ Magazine, AARP, and The Seattle Times. Most recently, I was invited to speak at Bastyr University about the realities of becoming a sex therapist and applying couples therapy approaches in real-world practice. You can learn more about these contributions on my Media/Press page.

In addition to my clinical work, I founded and lead Clarity Counseling Seattle, a group practice serving clients throughout Washington State. I provide ongoing supervision, mentorship, and training to therapists on relationship work, sex therapy, and ethical, affirming care.

I’m a 52-year-old Washington native and identify as a cisgender straight male. I’m also a strong LGBTQIA+ ally and have intentionally built a diverse, sex-positive, affirming, and inclusive therapy team.

Outside the office, I enjoy time with my wife and family, nature photography, and traveling with close friends. I’m deeply grateful to do this work and to lead a team that shares the same mission: helping people build stronger, more fulfilling relationships.

Seattle Relationship Therapist Emma Ehrlich

Emma Ehrlich, MA, LMHCA

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate

(she/her pronouns)

Sessions with Emma are available in-person in Seattle or through telehealth.
Session fee: $185 for individual clients, $195 for couples/relationship clients

I work with individuals and couples who want to feel more connected to themselves, to each other, and to what matters most in their lives, especially when anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or emotional overwhelm are impacting their relationships.

Many people reach out when they feel stuck in repeating patterns, overwhelmed by anxiety or intrusive thoughts, or unsure how to move forward in their relationships. Others come in feeling disconnected from their bodies, navigating chronic health issues, or trying to make sense of a major life transition.

I offer in-person counseling in Seattle and online therapy throughout Washington State, depending on what feels most supportive. My goal is to create a space where you can feel understood and grounded while we work toward meaningful, lasting change.

Together, we’ll clarify your needs and strengthen your relationships in ways that feel steady, practical, and aligned with your values.

Areas I Commonly Support Clients With:

Professional Credentials:

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA), Washington State
  • Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Seattle University
  • Agency Affiliated Counselor (Washington State)
  • Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
  • Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT-200)

In our work together, I offer a space to slow down, gain clarity, and reconnect with your own sense of agency and possibility. Therapy with me balances reflection and insight with practical tools you can use in daily life, so that change feels both meaningful and sustainable.

How I Work

My work with individuals and couples draws from the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and somatic practices. I take a collaborative, attuned, and depth-oriented approach, paying close attention to how emotions, relationships, the body, and personal history intersect.

I’m especially drawn to somatic approaches, which are particularly helpful when anxiety, trauma, or chronic health concerns show up in the body and affect connection. With couples, some of what I help partners to focus on are attachment dynamics, relationship anxiety, and strengthening communication and mutual understanding.

Together, we’ll address what’s happening in the present while also gently exploring the deeper roots that sustain stuck patterns. Each session is tailored to your values and goals, and paced in a way that feels respectful and supportive.

Experience That Informs My Work

Before joining Clarity Counseling Seattle, I supported clients across a range of settings and facilitated skills groups and coaching. These experiences help me meet people where they are and adapt the work to what’s most helpful.

My background in yoga and mindfulness, along with formal teacher training, informs a nervous-system-aware and somatic lens. This allows me to integrate structure and flexibility in a way that supports each client’s unique process.

What You Can Expect

Clients often describe sessions with me as steady, curious, and compassion-forward. I’ll help you slow down, notice what’s happening in the moment, and build skills that make everyday life and relationships feel safer and more connected.

Outside the therapy room, I enjoy making ceramics, spending time with friends, and finding a warm spot in the sun.

Rosa Nicole Booker, LMFTA - Seattle Therapist

Rosa Booker, MS, LMFTA

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

(she/her pronouns)

Sessions with Rosa are available in person in Seattle or through telehealth.
Session fee: $195 for individual and couples/relationship clients

Many couples come to me when their relationship feels strained, especially during major life transitions like becoming parents, adjusting to new family dynamics, or navigating cultural differences. They may be dealing with ongoing miscommunication, intimacy concerns, parenting stress, grief, or the sense that they no longer feel as connected or supported as they once did.

I offer both in-person counseling in Seattle and online therapy across Washington State, so you can choose the format that works best for you.

Rosa’s Specialty Areas:

Professional Credentials:

I give couples practical tools to communicate clearly, resolve conflict without losing connection, and build a relationship that stays sturdy even during hard times. I’ve also led quarterly couples workshops for years, creating a space where partners can practice new skills and leave feeling more like a team.

I work with couples at every stage, from those preparing for marriage to long-term partners rebuilding closeness. Whether you’re navigating intimacy challenges, parenting stress, grief, or the complexity of cross-cultural relationships, I’ll help you identify the patterns that keep you stuck and build new ways forward.

How I Work

My approach is grounded in The Gottman Method, Family Systems Theory, Narrative Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I’m also trained in the Prepare / Enrich curriculum, Play Therapy for grief (through the Atlas Institute), and Esther Perel’s Turning Conflict Into Connection. In sessions, we’ll clarify what’s happening, why it’s happening, and what real change looks like for you, with both insight and practical tools you can actually use.

Rosa Booker, Seattle relationship therapistAs a Certified Prepare / Enrich Trainer (a widely used premarital and marriage assessment), I also offer Prepare / Enrich training workshops. These may be held privately or open to the public, and are typically offered as a one-day workshop.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent over 20 years leading community development initiatives and supporting families through major transitions. I’m also the author of two books: the young adult novel The Monster In My Room, which explores childhood trauma and healing, and the children’s book Tot’s Big House, which highlights courage, family connection, and resilience. My upcoming book on romantic relationships is set to release in 2025.

As a therapist, my goal is to create a space where you feel heard, valued, and understood. Together, we’ll shape a treatment plan that reflects your strengths, values, and goals, and that you have a real voice in every step of the way. I also welcome the spiritual and religious parts of your story that matter to you, and I’m glad to make space for them in our work if that’s supportive.

Outside the therapy room, quality time is my love language. I find joy in yoga, movies, beach days, karaoke, long walks, game nights, and travel, always making space for connection and self-reflection.

Lindsey Pepperoni, MA, LMFT CST therapist in Seattle, WA

Lindsey Pepperoni, MA, LMFT, CST

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

(she/her pronouns)

Sessions with Lindsey are available in-person in Seattle or through telehealth.
Session fee: $195 for individual and couples/relationship clients

I work with individuals and couples navigating disconnection, emotional overwhelm, or sexual concerns, especially when identity, relationships, and sexuality feel out of alignment. I offer in-person therapy in Seattle and online therapy throughout Washington State.

Lindsey’s Specialty Areas:

  • Relationship therapy, marriage counseling, and dating support
  • Communication, emotional safety, and rebuilding trust
  • Sex therapy, sexual health, intimacy challenges, and sexual trauma
  • Gender and sexual identity exploration
  • LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy
  • Non-monogamy, polyamory, and open relationships
  • Out-of-control sexual behavior (OCSB) or problematic sexual behavior, sometimes referred to as “sex addiction”
  • Family-of-origin and intergenerational trauma
  • Boundaries, confidence, people-pleasing, and self-worth in relationships
  • Faith deconstruction and religious trauma
  • Anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive patterns affecting daily life and connection

Professional Credentials:

Therapy with me is collaborative, strengths-based, and affirming. I help people better understand themselves and their relationships, build resilience, and move toward a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling. We’ll work with what you already carry, your wisdom, your values, and your hopes for what comes next.

As a Certified Sex Therapist, I support clients experiencing a wide range of concerns, including low desire, sexual shame, mismatched libidos, sexual trauma, and questions about sexual identity. I bring a trauma-informed, inclusive approach to my work with people of all identities and relationship structures.

How I Work

I integrate evidence-based approaches such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), The Developmental Model, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions with me offer space for healing, growth, and experimentation, a place where you can try something new while feeling supported, respected, and understood.

 

Lindsey Pepperoni, Seattle sex therapist and relationship counselor Although I identify as queer and my work is LGBTQIA+ affirming, I welcome and support people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. I bring curiosity, compassion, and full presence into our work together, helping us clarify what matters most and collaborate toward meaningful, lasting change.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Wasn’t life supposed to feel better than this?” or “Why do I keep ending up in patterns I don’t want?” you’re not alone, and change is possible.

Outside of therapy, I enjoy riding my motorcycle, spending time with my cat, reading a great novel, and exploring the outdoors with friends.

Misa Mattson, MA, LMFTA sex therapist in Seattle, WA

Misa Mattson, MA, LMFTA

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

(she/her pronouns)

Sessions with Misa are held through telehealth.
Session fee: $185 for individual clients, $195 for couples/relationship clients

I work with individuals, couples, and polycules who want to feel more connected to their partners, their emotional and sexual selves, and a greater sense of calm and confidence. As a sex and relationship therapist offering online therapy across Washington, I provide a warm, affirming space for people navigating relationship stress, intimacy concerns, identity exploration, parenting transitions, and emotional overwhelm.

Many clients reach out when communication feels strained, sex or intimacy has become complicated, or they are trying to better understand themselves within their relationships. My work is collaborative, affirming, and grounded in respect for each client’s lived experience, cultural context, and inner wisdom.

Misa’s Specialty Areas:

  • Relationship therapy for individuals, couples, and polycules
  • Communication challenges and emotional disconnection
  • Sex therapy and intimacy concerns, including low or mismatched desire, sexual dysfunction, and sexual trauma
  • Non-traditional and polyamorous relationships
  • LGBTQIA+ affirming care, including gender and sexual identity exploration
  • Parenting, including prenatal, perinatal and postpartum experiences, new parenthood, and parenting challenges
  • Multicultural clients and intersectional identity work
  • Grief, anxiety, depression, trauma and stress-related concerns impacting relationships and daily life
  • Neurodivergence

Professional Background and Training:

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA), Washington State
  • Master of Arts in Couple and Family Therapy, Antioch University Seattle
  • Sex Therapy Certification through Antioch University Seattle
  • Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and the Developmental Model
  • Advanced training in Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and anti-oppression frameworks
  • Perinatal mental health certification through Perinatal Support Washington
  • Premarital counseling certification through Adaptive Counseling
  • Member of AAMFT and WAMFT

I bring deep respect for each client’s inner world, lived experience, and cultural context. My goal is to walk alongside you, never ahead of you, as you explore your needs, boundaries, and desires. I help people reconnect with their innate worth, build relationship skills, and shift patterns that no longer serve them.

My work with individuals integrates humanistic, experiential, and strengths-based approaches, always tailored to who you are rather than a one-size-fits-all model. I believe healing happens in safe, consistent relationships, and therapy can be one of them.

For couples and polycules, I draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Developmental Model, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Somatic Therapy. My approach is also informed by advanced sex therapy training through Antioch University, supporting thoughtful, effective work with a wide range of sexual and intimacy concerns.

Outside of my clinical work, I enjoy live music, reading, making art, and spending time in nature with family and friends. Whether you’re feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or ready to better understand yourself and your relationships, I’m here to help you reconnect with what matters most.

 
Corey-Thompson, MA, LMHC therapist in Seattle, WA

Corey Thompson, MA, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

(he/him pronouns)

Sessions with Corey are held exclusively through telehealth.
Session fee: $185 for individual clients, $195 for couples/relationship clients

Many of the individuals, couples, and polycules I support come to therapy wanting to feel more emotionally connected, more sexually fulfilled, or less stuck in patterns around desire, behavior, or relationships that no longer serve them, especially when those patterns are difficult to change on their own. I offer secure online therapy throughout Washington, supporting clients from Seattle to Spokane and beyond.

Corey’s Specialty Areas:

Professional Credentials:

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Washington State
  • Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

With over 14 years of experience, I support individuals, couples, and polycules in creating change that feels grounded, lasting, and meaningful. My approach is holistic and relational, attending to emotional, sexual, psychological, and social wellbeing. I focus on strengthening the underlying patterns that support deeper connection, fulfillment, and resilience.

What does couples therapy with me look like? We explore where you’ve been, where you are now, and where you want to go together. I draw from specialized training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Imago Therapy, and Sensate Focus, helping couples strengthen communication, intimacy, and trust. Whether you’re healing after betrayal or deepening connection, I guide couples toward relationships that feel more secure and authentic.

I’m also passionate about supporting men in reconnecting with themselves, navigating relationship roles, and developing emotional and sexual health. For clients experiencing distress related to desire, sexual functioning, or compulsive behaviors, I offer informed, non-shaming support tailored to your values and goals.

My background includes a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston and a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies. I specialize in sex therapy, co-occurring disorders, and supporting clients exploring diverse identities and relationship structures.

Individual therapy with me is collaborative and strengths-based. If you’re looking for a space to better understand yourself, your relationships, and your patterns, we can work together toward meaningful, lasting change.

Lisa Stewart, LICSW Gottman couples therapist in Seattle, WA

Lisa Stewart, MSW, MJ, LICSW, SUDPT

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

(she/her pronouns)

Sessions with Lisa are available in-person in Seattle on Saturday or through telehealth.
Session fee: $185 for individual clients, $195 for couples/relationship clients

I work with individual adults and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, parenting stress, and major life transitions, especially when those experiences begin to impact connection, communication, and daily life. I offer weekday telehealth sessions and weekend in-person appointments in Seattle, which can be a helpful option for clients with busy schedules.

Lisa’s Specialty Areas:

Professional Credentials and Training:

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Washington State
  • Master of Social Work (MSW), University of Washington
  • Master of Jurisprudence (MJ), University of Washington School of Law
  • Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT) & Certified Prevention Professional
  • ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP), Evergreen Certifications
  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) Level II, Evergreen Certifications
  • Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist, Evergreen Certifications
  • Educational Staff Associate Certificate (in process)

In therapy, I work alongside you as a trusted partner. Whether we’re focusing on relationship conflict, emotional burnout, or personal growth, we collaborate around the goals that matter most to you. I often help clients reduce anxiety, strengthen emotional regulation, and build more satisfying personal and professional relationships.

Lisa, Seattle relationship therapist I aim to equip clients with tools that support long-term change so therapy doesn’t just help you feel better in the moment, but helps you navigate future challenges with greater confidence. My approach is client-centered, pragmatic, and solution-focused. If therapy with me eventually feels unnecessary because you’re thriving on your own, I consider that a success.

For couples counseling, I’ve received advanced training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (GMCT) and am currently pursuing certification as a Certified Gottman Therapist. I’ve also worked extensively with survivors of trauma using the Common Elements Treatment Approach through Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress.

For individual therapy, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) strategies to support emotional regulation, resilience, and practical change.

Outside the therapy room, I enjoy spending time with loved ones, walking, reading, and attending the theater. I offer telehealth sessions Monday through Friday and welcome in-person sessions on Saturdays, a great option for clients with busy weekday schedules.

Kristene Brant

Kristene Brant

Intake Coordinator & Admin Assistant

(she/they pronouns)

Kristene is our amazing intake coordinator, administrative assistant, and entire HR department all in one! She does everything except therapy here — though honestly, we’re pretty sure she’d rock at that, too. Kristene is often the first person prospective clients speak with, and she brings warmth, professionalism, and deep care to every interaction. We're incredibly lucky to have her as the heartbeat of Clarity.

Outside of work, you'll find her reading (and hunting for lost bookmarks), soaking up the sun, spending quality time with loved ones and complimenting her two very handsome cats.

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