Annie Kilpatrick
MA, LMHC, NCC
Hi, I’m Annie! I’m a licensed mental health counselor based in Woodinville, WA. I’m passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered in their healing journey.
I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Spanish Language Studies in 2017, and after four years of post-graduate experience, I returned to school to pursue my passion more deeply. I completed my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2023.
Outside of the therapy room, you can find me spending time with my husband and our dog, curled up with a good book, watching reality tv, or cooking dinner with family and friends.
Therapeutic Approach
My work is grounded in a long-term relational therapy framework, which means I prioritize building a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful, lasting change. I believe that healing happens in connection, and our relationship will serve as a space where you can explore patterns, process emotions, and reconnect with your sense of self.
Alongside this relational outlook, I integrate trauma-informed approaches to gently and effectively address the impact of past experiences. Whether you’re navigating complex trauma or ongoing stress, I provide a compassionate, paced environment where we can work together to restore safety and resilience.
To support emotional regulation and personal growth, I incorporate evidence-based techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing. These tools help you better understand the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, while also building skills for managing emotions, improving communication, and strengthening motivation for change.
This blended approach allows us to tailor the therapy process to your unique needs—honoring your story, supporting your strengths, and working collaboratively toward your goals.
Populations
Preteens:
Preteens ages 10 and up can experience big emotions and challenges as they navigate friendships, school, growing expectations, and new experiences. I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help preteens better understand their thoughts and emotions, develop practical coping skills, and build confidence in handling difficult situations.
Therapy can be especially helpful for preteens experiencing anxiety, school-related stress, specific fears or phobias, worry, or difficulty managing strong emotions. Together, we’ll work on skills for calming anxious thoughts, facing fears at a manageable pace, navigating stressful situations, and responding to emotions in healthier and more effective ways.
Teens:
I specialize in working with teenagers, a population I feel deeply connected to and passionate about supporting. Adolescence is a time of immense change, growth, and often, confusion—and it can be incredibly powerful for teens to have a safe, non-judgmental space where they can express themselves openly. I work collaboratively with teens to help them navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, identity development, school or social stress, and family dynamics. My approach is warm, honest, and grounded in building trust.
Adults:
I specialize in working with adults, particularly those navigating the impact of relational and developmental trauma, life transitions, and identity-related concerns. Drawing from a relational and trauma-informed framework, I understand that symptoms such as anxiety, depression, or emotional dysregulation often emerge as adaptive responses to earlier experiences. My approach emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as a space for co-regulation, insight, and repair. I work collaboratively with clients to explore patterns of relating, attachment dynamics, and the somatic imprint of past experiences, all within a non-judgmental, attuned, and secure environment. Together, we aim to foster greater self-awareness, resilience, and the capacity for meaningful connection.
Billing
Rates
$185 per 50-minute individual session
$210 per 90-minute individual session
$210 per 50-minute family or couple’s session
$225 per 90-minute family or couple’s session
Insurance
I am an out of network provider and cannot bill insurance. I provide monthly superbills that may be submitted to insurance for possible reimbursement depending on your individual plan.
Sliding Scale
Since I am a private pay clinician I am able to offer a select number of sliding scale spots. Contact me to see if there are any open spots and if you may be eligible for a reduced rate.
All payment is due at time of session.
Specialized Training & Certifications
In addition to my foundational therapeutic approach, I bring specialized training to support clients dealing with complex and layered trauma.
Level 1 trained in Lifespan Integration (LI): a gentle, body-based trauma therapy that helps the brain reprocess painful memories without requiring
detailed re-telling.
Certified Religious Trauma Therapist:
I am trained to work specifically with individuals recovering from high-control religious environments, spiritual abuse, or faith-related trauma.Gottman Level 1: I am equipped with foundational tools and techniques rooted in decades of research on what makes relationships succeed or fail.
Consulting
Consultation fees: $130 per 50-minutes:
Consultation for Suicidal Ideation & Self-Harm
I offer clinical consultation to therapists and other professionals working with teens experiencing suicidal ideation or self-harm. With extensive experience in this area, I can provide practical guidance, perspective, and support when navigating situations that can feel complex or difficult to assess.
Consultation may include safety planning, determining appropriate parent or caregiver involvement, harm-reduction strategies, distress-tolerance skills, risk assessment, and ways to have direct, compassionate conversations with teens about suicidal thoughts and self-harm. I can also help clinicians think through how to balance safety with autonomy, maintain a strong therapeutic relationship, and support teens without increasing shame or fear around these experiences.
Whether you are looking for guidance around a specific clinical situation or simply want a space to talk through your approach, consultation can provide an opportunity to gain perspective, build confidence, and feel less alone in this work.