Get free therapy from the City of Seattle
The City of Seattle has partnered with Handspring to help you start your therapy journey!
What else do I need to know?
No parent consent needed
Sessions are completely confidential
This program is paid for by the city of Seattle
Meeting a wide range of needs
Get started with therapy fast
The City of Seattle is covering the full cost of Handspring therapy sessions—no copays, no fees, and no insurance required.
Start with a free consultation
Meet with our clinical services team to discuss what brings you here and get matched to one of our licensed therapists. No waitlist, available within 48 hours.
Meet your therapist for an assessment
Meet with your therapist so they can form an accurate diagnostic assessment and develop an effective treatment plan.
Begin treatment within a week
With remote sessions, flexible scheduling, and length of treatment tailored to your needs, this is high-quality care that’s made to fit your life.
Meet our expert therapists
Sidney Rice
Serena Bednarczyk
Aurora Butler
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Nicole Bieniasz
Laura Murillo
Christine Saint-Cyr
Ryan Hutchings
Michael Rodriguez
Anthony Savio
Aliza Kaplan
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Lindsay Gonyeau
Katerina Tegeler
What peole are saying about therapy
“I wasn't sure how helpful therapy would be at first, but the therapist created a safe, welcoming space right away. It made starting therapy feel much less intimidating.”
“The process was easy, the care was thoughtful, and having access to this kind of support when I needed it meant everything to me.”
“I learned so much about myself, and the tools I learned for managing anxiety are things I still use every day.”
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FAQs
What is therapy like?
🎉 Most Handspring clients show significant improvement in 12 weeks!
Do I need to tell my parents?
As this is not the case for many young people today, it’s up to you whether you want to include your parents in your Handspring therapy journey in any way. If you do choose to involve them, what you say 1-1 to your therapist is still confidential.
Who is paying for my therapy?
As long as you’re 13–24 and either live in Seattle or attend a Seattle-based school, you qualify for this city-funded mental health program. This means your sessions with a Handspring therapist are completely free from start to finish. Please note, the City of Seattle will only cover up to (2) no-show appointments or late cancellations (<24 hrs).
What if I do NOT qualify for Free Therapy in Seattle?
What is your Clinical Approach?
Centered on skills-based CBT, our evidence-based approach helps young people better understand their thoughts, manage their emotions, and build lasting coping strategies that support emotional and behavioral well-being.
Who are your therapists?
We believe that the quality of care starts with the quality of the clinicians delivering it, so our therapists aren’t freelancers — they’re employees who are deeply invested in our mission and your child’s progress. And because better-supported therapists mean better outcomes, they work collaboratively as part of a clinical team.
Every Handspring therapist is:
- A licensed mental health provider (LCSW, LMHC, LPC, LMFT, Psychologist, etc.)
- Experienced in teen, or young adult care
- Employed by Handspring
- Trained in CBT, behavioral skills work, and parenting interventions
- Carefully matched to you based on age, symptoms, and goals
- Supported through ongoing clinical oversight and supervision