"Sometimes you have to play a long time to be able to play like yourself."
-Miles Davis

Hello, I’m Caleb Dodson, a psychotherapist based in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. I work with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, loneliness, powerlessness, relationship challenges, infidelity, obsessionality, compulsive thoughts or behaviors, disconnection, grief, divorce, religious trauma, life transitions, and existential concerns.

I’ve worked extensively with people in healthcare, non-profits, education, Highly-Sensitive People (HSPs), creative or artistic fields, and international humanitarian work—those who often carry the emotional weight of being deeply engaged with the world around them.

A Space to Be Fully Yourself

In today’s world, having an emotional life often feels like a risk, with little space or support to make sense of it. Many people long for a relationship where they can be fully themselves, even challenged when needed—something deeper than surface-level “support.” That’s what I offer.

I create a therapy space grounded in unconditional acceptance, interpersonal curiosity, and an emotionally alive style that is sometimes startling in its honesty, but always empathic and steady. It’s a space where you can feel known, even when you don’t quite know yourself.

My Approach

My work is rooted in Interpersonal-Relational Psychoanalysis, Existential Therapy, and principles found in the experiential therapies. This isn’t therapy where we try to “fix” you—it’s therapy where we pay attention to what’s happening in the moment, together. Where past patterns meet present experience, and new choices emerge from that meeting. Growth happens through many small moments of awareness and connection—what you might call healing. Like a snowball gaining momentum, change builds over time through presence, curiosity, and engagement with the emotional truth of your life.

If you’re looking for a therapist in Seattle who values depth, relationship, and real emotional presence, I’d be honored to connect with you. Send an email to caleb.a.dodson@gmail.com or give me a call on the number below and we can find a time to chat.