Hatoun Altharwa

Compassionate therapist focused on growth and resilience

LMHC Washington

Experience: 9 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Hatoun

Hatoun Altharwa is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with nine years of professional experience based in Washington. Their practice emphasizes honest, authentic therapeutic relationships where clients are encouraged to explore thoughts and feelings without judgment.

Background and approach

Hatoun frames therapy as a collaborative journey in which meaningful connection with the therapist opens space to examine long-held beliefs and to foster self-awareness, self-understanding, and self-respect.

Drawing on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, somatic methods, and client-centered work, Hatoun supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship challenges, grief, sleep difficulties, addictions, self-esteem issues, and concerns related to LGBT identity and family dynamics.

Sessions invite clients to challenge unhelpful patterns and to develop practical skills alongside deeper personal insight. Hatoun aims to help clients discover purpose and growth rather than pursuing happiness as an end goal, allowing meaningful change to emerge over time.

Approaches for Online Work and Practical Support

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and related problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and a respectful therapeutic relationship so clients can explore experiences and develop greater self-understanding and self-respect. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies and offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and coping with overwhelming experiences.

Finding the right approach is collaborative rather than predetermined. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and may draw from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, or somatic practices to tailor sessions. This process helps decide which methods feel most useful and relevant as work progresses.

Online therapy with Hatoun uses flexible formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and communication styles. These options support access to ongoing care, make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, and offer multiple ways to engage in both skill-building exercises and deeper therapeutic exploration.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Hatoun commonly address?

Hatoun works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, and LGBT-related matters.

What is Hatoun's therapeutic style?

Their style emphasizes honest, authentic connection and collaborative exploration, blending client-centered care with skills-based approaches to help clients examine beliefs and develop practical coping strategies.

How much experience does this therapist have?

Hatoun has nine years of clinical experience working in mental health settings and with clients presenting complex issues.

What credentials and location are on record?

Hatoun holds the credential LMHC and is listed with WA LMHC LH61161457. They practice in Washington.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English according to the listed information.

What session formats are offered?

Hatoun provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as available session formats.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefSleeping disordersSelf esteem

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySomatic TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English