Misa Mattson, MA, LMFTA

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

(she/her pronouns)

Please note: Therapy sessions with Misa are conveniently held through telehealth for clients anywhere in Washington State.

I work with individuals and couples who want to feel more connected...to their partners, to their emotional and sexual selves, and to a greater sense of calm and confidence. As a Seattle-based therapist offering online therapy across Washington, I provide a warm, affirming space where growth, reconnection, and healing can happen.

Misa's Specialties Include:

• Relationship therapy for individuals and couples
• Communication challenges and emotional disconnection
• Sex therapy and intimacy issues, including low desire, dysfunction, and sexual trauma
• Non-traditional and polyamorous relationships
• LGBTQIA+ affirming care, including gender and sexual identity exploration
• New parenthood, perinatal/postpartum experiences, and parenting challenges
• Support for multicultural clients and intersectional identity work
• Grief, anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues

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, AASECT
• Trained 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 a deep respect for each client’s inner world 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. Whether we're working through betrayal, desire challenges, identity shifts, or emotional overwhelm, I aim to offer presence, attunement, and compassionate expertise.

My approach to individual therapy integrates humanistic, experiential, and strengths-based methods. I draw from a wide range of modalities but always tailor care to who you are. I believe healing happens in safe, consistent relationships—and therapy can be one of them.

For relationship therapy with couples & polycules, I draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), The Developmental Model, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Somatic Therapy. My approach is also informed by sex therapy training through Antioch University, which helps me work effectively with a wide range of intimacy and sexual health 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 simply ready to grow, I’m here to help you reconnect with what matters most.