20 Best Psyd Programs In Seattle, WA (2022 Updated)

This school is a joke. My girlfriend currently attends NU. From what I have seen of the place, the people, and the education. It is a disaster. Now keep in mind, my girlfriend works a job, goes to school, and comes home to do her homework. She is a living ball of stress. So when she has to miss a "chapel," session because she has been assaulted with assignments from every single one of her classes, the people who run this place are kind enough to charge her $500 for all the chapel sessions she HAD to miss if she was to do her assignments and pass her classes. I get that this place is a Christian school, but church should never be mandatory. There is a time and place for it. Certainly not in the middle of the week when people are neck deep in assignments from their professors. They also over charge the life out of you for tuition from what I can tell. This place just seems like an extra expensive community college. Some of the professors are also very lazy, unhelpful, and very unsympathetic. A lot of the people that attend are pompous rich kids that have never worked a day in their lives, the kind of "mommy and daddy bought me a brand new BMW," rich kids. There are a few good people in this place, but very few. Overall, the cons definitely outweigh the pros here. You're a lot better off finding a school that offers a flexible schedule, doesn't make you pay extra for something trivial like Church, and has a more friendly environment.Aaron Holthouser

This is an amazing Christian university. I got my BA here and the professors and students are very kind, welcoming, and supportive. The administration is a hassle to deal with though. As I tell everyone, pretty much everything is amazing about the school until you have to deal with the system of administrators and such, which is really difficult and annoying to do. But other than that this university has small class sizes, is very affordable compared to similar universities in the US, offers an amazing Christian community and experiance, and give you professors who care about you as an individual. The English department in particular is unbelievably incredible, and get dozens of other majors to switch to English each year just based on taking one or two English classes with them. They are simply magnificent. The campus is beatiful, the location is great near Seattle but just far enough away, and the oppurtunities for work and fun in the area are amazing. 9/10!!!R3aper Rising

Great, welcoming environment and school; feels like a family away from family and a home away from home. A couple grievances though: 1. While I understand they are a very community oriented school, I don't think that we should have to apply to live OFF campus. I find it a bit peculiar and a bit frustrating that you are required to live on campus, especially considering it's hard for first year students to get into the apartments, and how expensive the residence halls are. 2. I know it's a Christian school, I find it frustrating that you are required to get a certain amount of spiritual life credits, and you are charged for not obtaining all of them. I think chapel should be enough to get these and you should be able to get them waived if you serve at church, especially considering one can get busy with work/school and may not have time. But other than that I love this school, the faculty and professors are amazing and the students are all so welcoming.Christian Kopet

The health center is the most unprofessional medical staff I've ever encountered. They cancelled an appointment I made several weeks in advance on the day of. When I tried to reschedule, they couldn't get me in until the following month because priority goes to "yeast infections and things like that." I asked if I could have someone else's appointment in the event they cancel, at which point the woman on the phone got audibly irritated, like this was an extravagant and far-fetched request, and the call ended. Fast forward and I'm getting a call back from an upset nurse practitioner for the sole purpose of squabbling with me over the previous phone call and who had no intention of getting me an exam. Completely asinine behavior from someone who is supposed to be a health care professional.Ben Fitzger

I'm getting my masters are there in Computer Science. While it is not as intense as I would have expected it to be, it is definitely a great second choice to UW if you are looking for in person classes and are interested in pursuing a PHD. It is worth noting that the UW Professional Master's in Computer Science will not help you get a PHD. The lack of a project or research will block you from PHD programs.Soren Ludwig

I live only 3 blocks from here and it's got rare plants so I like that since I need a cane to go places. Too bad a Street goes through campus so they got a skybridge that goes to third floor so you have to use steps or elevators on both ends. Otherwise so nice campus.Update: New campus store now moved to 12th and Madison Street. Actually off campus. I miss old one but it is more junk there.Victor K. Panda

I got my MBA from this school and it was great! I took both in class and online courses to fit my schedule. It was a tough program, but which one isn't. I can't understand why someone would bash the place, if it's a joke, why didn't this person graduate? Anyway, the school is opening a new downtown Seattle campus which will complement its many international sites and opportunities. It's a young university founded in 1973 so it does not yet have to "tradition" of the more established/older local universities but is still very good. City U is one of just a handful of schools around the globe that is accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI) on top of regional accreditation. I'm very happy I went here. I was able to take an exec ed program at Harvard a few years later, so if Harvard doesn't have a problem with City U, why should some anonymous user?James Thomas

Save your money and find somewhere else to take classes. My first class wasn't awful but second class is a bloody disaster. I'm transferring out ASAP. I've had to complain and complain and email and email more than I should ever have to get the right information, it's been a complete disaster. I cannot believe that I paid over $2,000 for this crap excuse for a class. I could have done just as much good learning on my own by reading the book and doing all of the quizzes in the book.Savanna Kraft

The City University of Seattle never answered my questions regarding graduate admissions and disability services. It is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to get any answers as a prospective graduate applicant. The City University of Seattle is unprofessional. What a waste of my time!Jon L.

I graduated from The School of Public Health concurrently graduating from The Evans School of Public Affairs in 2004. Both schools are exceptional. The faculty is accessible, knowledgeable, and known in their respective fields. The programs too, are reconsider to the needs and interests of students, while remaining relevant to the real world. Highly recommended.Michael U

I graduated from here in 2018. They have such an amazing advising staff and they really spent the time to made sure that I succeeded in the program. 10/10 would attend againTHEphotographywa

The Emily Program (TEP) is poorly ran and manipulative. First they charge your insurance several hundreds dollars to give you an assessment (however, other industry professionals do not). I know this because I had assessments done with other programs and TEP was the only one that charged. I was excited because TEP had began a new program class and given me a fairly short estimated wait time. Kicker, they kept changing their wait list estimated start date, first it was a couple weeks, then at that mark they told me it would be a few more weeks, then at that mark they told me 9 more weeks! TEP explanation was they unexpectedly discharge a lot of people from inpatient and those people then get priority. Wow that leaves me with not ever trusting your "estimate" when it can't even be actually based on your wait list. Well, TEP here's a suggestion, don't mislead clients for months before giving them a massive wait time change and needed information regarding your waivering estimated start date. I should have gone with one of the other programs in my area because I would have been well on my way to completing a program, minimally I would have at least gotten the help I've been looking for. It's someone's job to keep the TEP wait list/client list as full as possible and if given accurate information about their nonpredictable wait list most clients wouldn't agree to vaguely kill time when they need help now. Thanks for nothing The Emily Program.Lorretta Morris

My time spent in the Seattle Intensive Outpatient Program was excellent. I feel so grateful to have had the opportunity to spend 30 hours a week there for two months. I gained deep insight into my eating disorder and learned skills to manage it through the therapeutic meals, individual therapy and group therapy. The staff were great – they genuinely cared and taught me how to make difficult things easier to do. The space itself is beautiful and comfortable. Meeting people who were also participating in the program was fantastic – sharing stories, feelings and experiences made me feel much less alone. I particularly loved the gentle yoga classes too. It was a thought-provoking and life-changing experience.Samantha Tunbridge

I was horrified with my experience here. I've comfortably navigated the professional mental health word for over a decade and this was perhaps the worst experience and could have been enormously more harmful if I hadn't been stable. I understand their perspective and where they're coming from, absolutely, but the execution lacked empathy and professionalism. I was shocked. Grateful that there are many other resources available out there.M B

I had a very bad experience here with Dr. Adam Barnett. In the time I saw Adam Barnett I started seeing him for concerns regarding my focus and focus. I had some depressive effects but generally was in a very good place when we started treatment. Over the course of my time with Adam my mental health declined as a result of misdiagnoses and outdated medications that I had no business being on. My mental health got lower than ever and Dr Adam Barnett’s logical response was to up my dose of the medication that had taken me from a happy, concerned young man to a isolated, sick, and suicidal person that I could no longer recognize. When I initially told Adam I didn’t want to work with him he essentially told me I would be sorry and that he knew better than I did…. He wished me luck but told me I would regret not continuing to take the very intense medications he was prescribing to me. Two months later I was back to who I once was. A person I was scared that I had lost. I am lucky that I survived working with Adam Barnett. And to clarify. I expressed my suicidal state to Adam on multiple occasions. I told him that it made me nervous to walk across the bridge or walk by busy streets. I told him with tears pouring from my eyes that this medication was not working. He did not listen. Not once… I’ll wrap this up but the icing on the cake was when Adam Barnett Prescribed me anti-psychotics without telling me. He told me they were anti depressants and it wasn’t until I went to pick up the prescription that I realized they were not anti depressants at all. A year removed from this experience and I am happier than ever. More calm and focused and healthy without any medications. I was misdiagnosed and greatly mistreated by this manipulative Dr who believes he is right at all costs and nearly cost me my life. Thanks for listening to my story.Eli McBroom

I have been using Mindful for over a year now and have switched providers within the group a couple times. With a waiting period for my new insurance due to a new job, I got a short term health plan so I could continue care during the transition. When I explained this situation to the receptionist upon booking an initial appointment with a new provider who took the short term health plan I chose, I was told I could have my appointment and provide the new information as soon as I had it just as long as it was before my scheduled time. I had to reschedule my appointment the day of because I still had not received my insurance info (my decision, not theirs) but they assured me everything was fine and just moved me on the books. I just got a message from Ariel saying my new time was completely cancelled because of insurance discrepancies, even though I had not been able to provide that yet. No effort to get the information from me, just a flat-out cancel. A separate receptionist told me there was basically nothing they could do, even though this was not an issue the first time. I am incredibly disappointed that I was not given a chance to pass information on to them before my appointment was outright cancelled. Will probably not go back to them once my new insurance kicks in.Sawyer Rochelle

While my experience has been good enough to keep me going back for medication management, some experiences I've had with therapists have been less than appropriate. One of my therapists kept urging me to attend a non-addiction 12 step program; when I finally agreed and attended, I discovered she was a member of the same group. That experience caused me a lot of discomfort and I immediately stopped seeing her. I am also very disappointed with how a medication provider has cared for my husband. The provider will only prescribe meds 30 days at a time with no refills, and at times our pharmacy has had to make upwards of 5 requests to authorize a refill. As my husband has been regularly seeing this provider, his behavior is unacceptable. Needless to say we have found someone else. Each person's experience is different, and what has not worked for us may be a different experience for another. Take my review as informative, and with a grain of salt.Trish Leonard

The campus is very urban and located right in downtown Tacoma, yet the center of campus feels like a quiet park. It's right across the street from famous museums and the water front. There's also convenient transportation, with frequent buses and the light rail running nearby. Although it is sometimes considered a second rate school compared to UW in Seattle, the Tacoma campus offers some unique opportunities and support that cannot be so easily found in Seattle, including an amazing program for aspiring documentary filmmakers. All of the faculty I've interacted with have been kind and generous with their time and knowledge.Green Deathray

UW Tacoma has played an important role in revitalizing Tacoma's downtown core. Fresh landscaping brightens the streets and discourages littering. The influx of young professionals helps support new businesses and a lively bar scene. Perhaps most important to me as a local is the way that UW Tacoma has preserved historical buildings, repurposing them for use as classrooms, research labs, and mixed-use facilities that house shops, restaurants, community services, and housing alongside university amenities.Kristen East

I went to school here, so I like it. It is a public education institution so it has a few hurdles to deal with. The actual education is top notch. It's all the extra university stuff that you have to navigate that is kind of a pain. If you can navigate that, you're golden. As for this visit, if you know where to park (on Market St.) and you're efficient with your time (90 minutes or less) you can park for free.Tad Doviak

This clinic is amazing. My son has blossomed and even referred to his anxiety and depression in past tense. They support the parents and the child. It is expensive and time consuming but if you want your child to be themselves again this is the place and is an excellent value. From the front office staff to every doctor and director they have very literally changed our lives. They worked with our insurance and we were able to get most of the cost covered. They are out of network but you can still get benefit coverage just requires a bit more work.Kimberly Frost

You get all the calls and attention until they get your credit card. After that, no answers. They also overcharged me and only returned my money after several emails. They just care about the money, really. DBT is awesome though. I was fortunate to later have found a more serious DBT center with caring and experienced psychologists but it had to be in Europe (and for a third of these people’s price).Roxa Tupac

Amazing clinic. Amazing therapists. Amazing staff. You will not regret seeking here treatment for yourself or a loved one.Ailish Wilson

Seattle Pacific University seems to have changed little since I last attended graduation three years ago at. At that time, SPU chose a black woman from out of state to lecture the graduates on becoming more inclusive and to share their white privilege in the form of money, especially for people of color. She went on to remind them that God loves them all because “she” is a god of love no matter what color you are. This year, SPU again chose a black woman to be the commencement speaker. She was also from out of state, but is on their board of trustees. She has a long list of organizations she has been on primarily with getting money to minorities so they can go to school and succeed. Instead of lecturing the graduates this time, she opened with a quote of a prayer that referenced Ruth in the Bible. She revealed that the author was agnostic, but it exemplified her feelings so well she wanted to share it verbatim. The speaker promised to return to the Ruth reference later. She never did. But she did quote a verse from Colossians to close her 16 minute talk. I am confident a few folks observed the content was strung together from numerous sources connected only by her copy/paste technique. I hope she wasn’t paid for her pre-collegiate attempt at speaking. Naturally, everyone clapped and the dissemination of the diplomas commenced accompanied by loud horns, screaming of names, and whooping as different names were announced. Many graduates walked with such a brazen proud gait, you’d think they were a mere 8 year old precocious child showing off their new shoes. Most acted dignified though at near fifteen a stretch before another “star was born.” I find it odd that in today’s culture where “appropriate” crowd and collegiate behavior is often observed forgotten or unknown that neither the students were “educated” on how the solemnness and significance can be vanquished in one attention-getting act. Additionally, no leader even informed those attending at the onset any expectations of their behavior. It is as if those in charge have become fearful of telling anyone what is acceptable behavior or not. This was further shown as numerous outwardly gay and crossdressing and possibly transgender graduates pranced across the stage. One boy, in heels, black lipstick, and rainbow flag was cheered by his peers and warmly congratulated by staff that should have known better than let it get so far that his success in the world will likely be severely hampered by his delusion, not to mention his spiritual growth or presence apparently ignored by the traditionally Bible believing school. At a party afterwards, I got to speak with a graduate who expressed her carefulness at school to use the right pronouns with her friends who would be male or female or neither from day to day. Her professor in her Sociology of Gender class at SPU stated he hated those parties where they announced the sex of the baby. He felt it was shortsighted for the parents and the child who hadn’t had a chance to figure out what it wanted to be. I admit I have become more judgmental and am still appalled at my own lack of research into SPU when I sent my daughter to this “Christian” school. I am not tolerant of everything. It doesn’t mean I hate people. But I hate it when people profess toleration if I agree with them, but spew hateful comments at me if I do not. Worshiping at the idol of tolerance and its consequences should be exposed in a collegiate setting, not celebrated.Scott Rees

I have had a really bad experience here. Most students are the spoiled, sheltered, preppy type. Majority that I have encountered are very cliquey, immature, fake, and just plain unfriendly. I find it quite ironic, because the school often claims that they have such a great community. The facilities aren't anything special; seem low budget and just provide the bare minimum. The sports and clubs here are nothing compared to most universities. I don't ever eat on campus but only hear bad things about the food. Some professors are good, some are bad, just like any other university. However, course offerings are very limited, so you can't really pick and choose who to take. I just don't see any justification on how this place can be worth the 40k/yr tuition. I wish I had done more research prior to attending or transferred when I had the chance. I think there are many better options out there.Joe McMullin

From the perspective of a Christian, this is an amazing University. For the most part, the professors are some of the best and brightest, and one can definitely expect a world class education here, however there are some downfalls. The university requires 3 classes on the Christian faith, but in reality the majority of their "common curriculum" is incredibly Christianity centered, which could be an uncomfortable problem for non Christians. The second downfall is the price. It's a private university, tuition is crazy expensive, and room and board will land you a good 4 grand a quarter if you factor in having to pay for laundry and having to pay for orca cards. Not much is given away for free here, so make sure to have a steady job before coming. Despite the negatives, the education quality is great, but if you choose to attend, be prepared for debt.James Kienle

I loved everything the Seattle School stands for, but I'd hold off on applicants attending for counseling until they get CACREP accreditation (unless you want to stay in WA). Overall, a great budding institution of learning!!!Isaiah Morehead

I am amazed at how welcome I feel everytime I do a presentation in Dr. BARNS NESS students. They are so kind and willing to learn from the experiences of myself and others. Bravo to you all, you are an addition to us all.dawn shepherd

I have lived in Seattle area for 45 years. And never had the opportunity to visit the University of Washington Quad area, during "Cherry Blossom"Time 🌺. From Mid March till Mid April. Had to go to the area today, for a medical appointment. Had lunch at noon at nearby great little gyros Greek food place on the "Ave" then after appointment, walked over UW to see the Beautiful, Pink Cherry Blossom trees. They were breathe taking!,😲 I wish I had visited this splendid annual display of total Spring, in years past. But glad I had the time, opportunity and ability to finally make it there today. So many there taking pictures,📷 or just sitting on blankets on the ground and enjoying meals or snacks with friend, family, or loved ones. 🌸🌺💖📷🌳🌺Kathy Hansen

Went there to see cherry blossom. It’s a beautiful place with old campus building. They provide public parking, but there is a parking area closed to the cherry blossom place that is free for public after 4pm. You basically turn left after you enter the gate, where the sign for public ask you to turn right. Seattle is known for a gloomy and rainy city, so when it’s sunny, you will be expecting crowds. But it is worth, esp if you are visiting or just move to Washington. You can also pack your snacks and do picnic in the park, some people do yoga and lot of people bring their dogs. Best time to visit end of March-mid-April. Good luck on cherry blossom hunt!Henny Novia

What can I say about this beautiful and fantastic university? Perfect You have to walk across the campus to see how beautiful, green, ancient, and engaging the uni campus offers students, faculty, and staff. There are many attractive places to visit on the campus, depending on how far you want to go and what you want to see. I enjoyed my time here when walking across the campus and seeing all the school activities and students chatting. My critical advice here is to take your time to enjoy the campus’s beauty under the sunshine of summerDanny Tram

Wooo ok. I stayed here for about a week. It was very much not fun, but i don’t think that’s the point. the doctor was very very nice, he gave me a book to borrow. It’s not an experience I would ever recommend, but compared to other facilities it’s absolutely incredible. one of the therapists they have didn’t really seem prepared to handle kids who were at an all time low in their lives, and as a result was pretty inconsiderate, but making fun of her was a great bonding experience between residents. i had really bad social anxiety at the time, so much of my day was an absolute nightmare. some of the nurses were cool about it, others less so. overall the nurses were very nice. in short, it isn’t fun, but if you need it it’ll keep you safe while you get your meds sorted out with. best place to be if you need their services.Ellie ??

Brought our son here for an Audiology appointment. We were terrified to begin with. The people were so sweet and so helpful and kind that it made it much easier. Our son has an extremely hard time at doctors offices, this place made it seem like we were there to have fun he didn't even know we were at a doctor's office. And because of their awesome ways of treating children. Now we know that our son can hear. Thank you so much Mary Bridge.Mrs. Butler

Our 14 year old son is covered in cut marks, has been reported as a runaway twice this week, and we found a noose in his closet today and Mary Bridge claimed it didn't meet their criteria. I guess we need to wait until we can drag in his lifeless body in. Currently waiting over an hour for a packet of Catholic Health "resources". Don't waste your time here.Lee Hall

OMG. I feel great! After months of neck and shoulder pain I feel hopeful! After two sessions with Ariel and Carsten I feel the best in months. Both are excellent providers. Today with Carsten, he had thoroughly read my records, asked excellent questions and made me feel in good hands. I strongly felt with both of them they had a vested interest in my health. They were clearly on my team to better health. Although the l session, while intense, I felt confident that I was in good hands. Seriously the happy chemicals the two sessions have stimulated have left me feeling very hopeful that I can conquer the pain challenges ahead of me. I am nearly euphoric after this last session. My neck and shoulders haven't felt this relaxed and released in ages. I have a healthy sense of skepticism on anything new to me, I am also open. After two sessions, I feel like a true believer. I would have never thought.Valerie Mantz

I had a great provider however the administration of this practice lacks accuracy, honestly and professionalism. After making payments after every session, I received a bill weeks later that they changed the code and I had an outstanding balance. At this time I had a newborn and did not pay attention to receiving mail. I assumed that since I payed the sessions right after, everything was fine. Weeks later I was hit with several late fees and almost got sent to collections. I called the office manager Claudia and they ignored my request and told me I should have known ignoring the fact that I had recently gave birth and paid all my payments at the time of service. It was very uncalled for and honestly the billing admin should have got their codes right after the session.Yuliya Karpuk

I’ve been seeing Gracia since October to help with fertility problems. My husband and I had been trying to conceive for almost a year at that point. Not only did Gracia do her job as an acupuncturist, but she helped teach me how to increase my chances of fertility in other ways outside of the office. With Gracia’s help and support, I was able to get pregnant within two months of working with her. Not only has she helped us get pregnant, but I have been able to continue to see her to help prevent a miscarriage and help ease those awful pregnancy symptoms. Gracia is one of the sweetest and kindest people I’ve ever met and always makes me feel comfortable when I’m with her. I will forever be grateful to her!!Mandy Brown

I have always relied on this health center for my families needs. At least for the last 10 years but maybe longer. The addition of dental services makes it even more convenient. Today I want to express the utmost gratitude to the phone staff that helped me yesterday and especially Anya Zimberoff, Psy D. She is my very favorite therapist and is just an exceptional professional!!! In my fourty + years of managing my behavioral health, I have seen ALOT. She always listens with great intention and truly cares. Thank you Anya for the amazing being you are and your team that supports you! With loving kindness, MMagen Ervin

Seatac health point have the worest worest front checking services everytime i go ther I have to stand between 20-30 minit on line. all ladies talking each other no ones care while you standing there, they even didn't give you eye contact, yesterday i was waiting on line in about 20 minit then one of them said next line when i went ther they said i am late i can make another schedule. I explain that i was on time but no one checked me she said no you are late. I hope someone can see this and make follow up what they doing they need superviser to tell them what to do…..very very disappointed.fatima wasye

missed my appointment because the front desk managed to check me in as the wrong person, saying i missed my appointment. my fault for not double checking but healthpoint is famous for doing things terribly so i scheduled for the next day. no apology for wasting my time + it was an appt i scheduled a month ago. the lady had an attitude with me for being upset and was laughing about it with her coworker. i’m sure the medical and dental staff are great, but i’ve never had a good experience with the receptionists.Harjot Kaur