Abby Behar, LICSW

600 North 36th Street

, Seattle

, 98103

, wa

I’m Abby Behar, RN, LICSW. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, trauma recovery, and anxiety. I believe all bodies are good and wise, and we have an innate capacity to heal when we can reclaim our authentic selves. Together, we will help you connect back to yourself and your body, and move towards the life you imagine. You already have what you need to heal; I am here to help unroot that inner knowing.
In Person Services | Virtual Services
Ma, Wa
Gender: Woman
Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian
Pronouns: She her

Practice and Approach

I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is the strongest tool that can be utilized in therapy. We will work together to explore narratives from all parts of you. I use curiosity, empathy and humor to develop a safe therapeutic relationship with you (at your pace!), so you may take the skills we use in therapy and use them in your life. Below are the ways in which I work and what you could expect in a session.

Emotion focused: I believe our emotions hold important information for us. I will help you tune in and learn to connect with your emotions, not try to control them.

Experimental: This means we will practice new ways of being and pay close attention to what is happening right now in the therapy room, instead of just talking about new skills to try after session.

Trauma focused: Using EMDR and ego state informed work, we will work to liberate you from past events or relational wounding that are impacting your life now.

Risk taking: Change often requires trying something new. Expect to be gently challenged, always with your consent and goals in mind.

My Clients

I work with adults and adolescence 13 and older. My practice is rooted in Health at Every Size principles, and I take an anti-diet approach, as I believe all bodies are good and wise, just as they are. I warmly welcome all in my office, including all sexual orientations, genders, races, country of origin, ethnicity, ability, age, and size. I work with folks along all points of the recovery journey and strive to meet you where you are.

Treatment Details

Discipline: Therapist, Social worker
Level of Care: Outpatient
Treatments Offered: Individual Therapy
Evidence Based Treatment: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Radically Open Dialectical Therapy (RO-DBT)
Additional Treatment : EMDR, Health at Every Size, Holistic, Intuitive Eating, Non Diet Approach, Harm Reduction, Exposure and Response Prevention
Availability: Evenings, Weekends

Who I Treat

Eating Disorders Treated: Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, OSFED, ARFID, Orthorexia, Emotional Eating, Laxative Use, Excessive Exercise, Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Ages Served: Adolescents, Adults, Older Adults
Genders Served: Women, Men, Non binary, All genders
Communities Served: Athletes, Folks in Larger Bodies, LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent, Pregnant/Postpartum
Co-Occurring Psychiatric Issues: Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, ADHD, Trauma, Self Harm, Grief, PTSD, Suicide Ideation
Accessibility: Size-inclusive seating, Public Transportation Accessible

Payment

Payment Options: Cash, Check, Credit

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