About Me
Hi, I’m Adam Gottfried (he/him), a pre-licensed therapist based in Washington State, currently practicing under the supervision of an LICSW. I work with adults and teens who are navigating transitions, relational stuck points, trauma, identity questions, or just a sense that something isn’t quite working anymore.
My approach is relational, strengths-based, and grounded in collaboration. I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), DBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and psychodrama—a form of drama therapy that uses imagination and roleplay to bring emotional dynamics into the room in a real, felt way. I think of therapy as a creative playground: a space where we can safely explore patterns, try out new ways of relating, and uncover insights you might not have had space to notice before.
I’m fluent in Spanish and have worked closely with refugee and immigrant youth in long-term foster care. That experience shaped the way I practice—with cultural humility, deep respect, and an understanding that healing doesn’t happen in a vacuum. I believe therapy works best when it feels like your space, not a performance or a test.
Outside of therapy, I’ve studied and taught improv since 2017, and I also create short comedic films—collaborating with others to shape ideas, play with characters, and find the emotional truth inside the humor. Whether I’m working with a scene partner or editing a final cut, I’m drawn to moments of surprise, honesty, and connection. That creative practice deeply informs how I show up as a therapist: with presence, flexibility, and a belief that something meaningful often emerges when we let go of needing to “get it right.”
If you’re looking for therapy that’s collaborative, thoughtful, and open to the full range of who you are, I’d be honored to connect.
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