LightHeart Associates Northgate

Set in the Northgate Meridian Building, LightHeart Associates Northgate (also known as LightHeart Associates Seattle) provides in-person or virtual outpatient mental health care for children 6+, adolescents, and adults in downtown Seattle. They treat ADHD, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, depression (including perinatal depression and postpartum depression), OCD, PTSD, psychotic symptoms, schizophrenia, anorexia and other eating disorders, mood dysregulation, impulse control, sensory issues, and sleep disorders.
Their therapy sessions last an average of 53 minutes once a week, but the frequency and duration vary based on the client's needs.
LightHeart Associates admits clients through direct contacts or referrals.
LightHeart Associates treats ADHD, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, depression (including perinatal depression and postpartum depression), OCD, PTSD, psychotic symptoms, schizophrenia, anorexia and other eating disorders, mood dysregulation, impulse control, sensory issues, and sleep disorders. For children, they also treat additional behavioral and learning disorders.
LightHeart Associates provides culturally-sensitive therapies suited to individual clients' needs. They commonly use treatments like acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), one-on-one dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), medication management, mindfulness-based therapy, psychodynamic therapy, psychoeducation, biofeedback, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), family therapy, and executive function coaching.
They provide LGBTQ+ individuals and their family members with gender-affirming support and resources.
They employ Gottman and emotionally focused therapy (EFT) for couples.
LightHeart Associates coaches children on behavior modifications, works with schools, incorporates individualized education programs (IEPs), and makes recommendations for parents. They commonly treat children with major family transitions, developmental delays, learning problems, bullying or being bullied, excessive anger, bedwetting, and signs of alcohol or drug use.
LightHeart Associates tracks clients' progress electronically and makes treatment notes available to clients on their website's client portal.
LightHeart Associates has 4 other locations in the Seattle area that offer similar treatment. Their location at Redmond Medical Center also offers Spravato medication treatments for depression.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like LightHeart Associates Northgate provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Men Men and Women Women Adolescents Children LGBTQ+ Veterans Girls Neurodivergent

Start Your Journey — (833) 567-5838

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

LightHeart Associates Northgate offers 1 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress.

The facility utilizes 9 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. LightHeart Associates Northgate works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Crossroads Treatment Center Ch...

Tacoma, WA

Lutheran Community Services NW

Kennewick, WA

Whatcom Community Detox

Bellingham, WA

Eleanor Health - Montana

Everett, WA

Inpatient vs Outpatient 30-Day vs 90-Day Rehab Methadone vs Suboxone

Signs of Addiction Stages of Recovery Family Therapy Guide View all resources →