Austin Rodriguez, WA Associate Mental Health Counselor

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Austin Rodriguez, WA Associate Mental Health Counselor

| Adult & Teen Mental Health Counselor | Remote Sessions {you choose your space} | Accepting Clients in Washington State |

12/11/2025

You can be surrounded by people and still feel completely alone.

The holidays amplify this. You’re at the table with family but feel like a stranger. You’re at the party but not really present. Everyone’s laughing and you’re just... performing.

That disconnection isn’t because something’s wrong with you. Sometimes it’s:

• Outgrowing relationships that no longer fit

• Masking parts of yourself to keep the peace

• Being with people who don’t really see you

• Grieving who you used to be or what used to be

Being physically present doesn’t mean you’re emotionally connected. And that loneliness in a room full of people? That’s one of the hardest kinds.

If this is you right now, you’re not broken. You’re just outgrowing something. And that’s painful. You’re not alone in feeling alone. 🤍

12/09/2025

{You’re allowed to create your own traditions} Just because you’ve always done it that way doesn’t mean you have to keep doing it that way.

Maybe your new tradition is:

•Friendsmas instead of family gatherings
•Staying home in pajamas
•Volunteering somewhere meaningful
•Taking yourself to a movie
•Ordering takeout food and watching old movies
•Absolutely nothing at all

The holidays don’t have to look like everyone else’s. They don’t have to look like your childhood. They don’t even have to involve celebrating. You get to build a life and traditions that actually feel good to you.

12/08/2025

Now in-network with even more insurance providers 🌲

I’m excited to share that I’m now accepting Molina Healthcare, joining Blue Cross Blue Shield, Regence, Premera Blue Cross, Aetna, Cigna, Evernorth, and Kaiser. And here’s the thing: Molina is just the beginning. I’ll be in-network with other Washington Apple Health plans very soon, because making therapy accessible isn’t a one and done thing. It’s an ongoing commitment.

The timing feels right. It’s that time of year in Washington where the days are short, the rain is relentless, and your calendar is somehow packed. Between holiday obligations and trying to remember what the sun looks like, it’s easy to put yourself last. For my LGBTQ+ folks, the holidays can bring up even more: navigating whether to come out (or stay closeted), showing up authentically in spaces that don’t feel safe, or managing family who might not get it. Identity shapes everything about our mental health, and as an OutCare Affirming Provider, I get it. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals navigating OCD, anxiety, identity exploration, relationship dynamics, family conflict, trauma, and general life overwhelm.

If cost has been the thing stopping you from starting therapy, this might be the moment. You don’t have to white knuckle your way through seasonal depression or family dynamics or whatever this season is bringing up for you. Support is here, and it’s more accessible than ever.

Taking care of your mental health isn’t selfish. It’s necessary. Especially when the world feels heavy and the daylight is practically nonexistent.

Ready to get started? To schedule a free 15-minute consultation: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/austin-rodriguez-seattle-wa/1617280

12/04/2025

Big news! 🎉 I’m now accepting insurance because mental health care should be accessible to everyone, not just those who can afford to pay out of pocket.

If you’ve been putting off therapy because of cost, this is your sign. I now accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Regence, Premera Blue Cross, Aetna, Cigna, Evernorth, and Kaiser. Your mental health matters, and you deserve support without the financial stress.

Whether you’re on the Peninsulas, in the Metro Puget Sound region, Eastern Washington, or anywhere across Washington, I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges, heal from past wounds, and build the future you deserve. Therapy isn’t a luxury. It’s essential care, and it should be within reach.

Ready to take that first step? Let’s make it happen together. Link in bio to schedule your free consultation. 💙

12/01/2025

If you ‘broke’ boundaries you set... If you said yes when you meant no... If you engaged in arguments you promised yourself you’d avoid... If you left feeling worse than when you arrived... | You’re still doing okay.|

Boundaries are a practice, not perfection. Sometimes we learn what we need by experiencing what we don’t want. Again.

Give yourself the same grace you’d give a friend. You survived. You showed up (even if you wish you hadn’t). That counts for something.

Monday is a fresh start. No shame required. How are you really doing today? 💚

11/26/2025

Consider this your official permission slip.

✓ Leave early
✓ Skip it entirely
✓ Feel nothing
✓ Feel everything
✓ Change your mind
✓ Say no to hosting next year
✓ Order takeout instead of cooking
✓ Not post about it on social media
✓ Have a completely different experience than everyone else

There’s no “right” way to do the holidays. The only rule is taking care of yourself.

Some of you are genuinely excited. Some are white-knuckling through it. Some are opting out completely. All of these are valid.

Your relationship with the holidays gets to be whatever you need it to be.

Tag someone who needs to see this. 🤍

11/11/2025

It's November in Washington. Dark by 4pm. Holidays approaching. And you're here at 2am doomscrolling because your brain won't shut off. Yeah, I see you. 🌧️💙

You're 'fine' but like... are you though? You look like you have it together on the outside, but inside you're anxious, exhausted, or just stuck. Maybe it's relationship stuff. Family dynamics that are draining af. Self-esteem in the toilet. Or you can't even name it. You just know something needs to change.

Here's the thing: You've been thinking about therapy for months (maybe years). Waiting for the 'right time' or to be 'bad enough' to justify it. But the right time is before you're in full crisis mode. The right time is literally now. 🕐

Why private pay therapy with me?
✨ Start THIS WEEK → No 6 week insurance runaround
✨ Complete confidentiality → No diagnosis in medical records
✨ Your goals, your timeline → Not what insurance decides
✨ Consistent support → You get me, not a revolving door
✨ Sliding scale available → Limited spots because therapy shouldn't only be for rich people

What we work on: Anxiety & OCD • Relationship chaos (all configurations welcome) • Self-esteem & confidence • Messy family dynamics • Grief & loss • Trauma & PTSD • Bipolar support • LGBTQ+ stuff (I'm a gay therapist so I especially get it, but everyone's welcome here) 🏳️‍🌈

My approach?
Actual conversations, not corporate therapy-speak. Strategies that work in real life. Zero judgment about wherever you're at. This is your space to be honest about your relationships, your identity, your struggles, your life. 🫶

You don't need to have everything figured out. You don't need to be at rock bottom. You just need to be done with barely surviving and ready to actually thrive.

The PNW winter is brutal. The holidays are chaos. You don't have to power through this alone. ☔🌲

👆 FREE 15 minute consultation → Link in bio
💳 All major cards accepted | HSA/FSA welcome
📍 Washington State

If you made it this far, you know you need this. Stop overthinking and book it.

P.S. That voice saying "maybe later" or "I'm not ready yet"? That's literally just anxiety lying to you. Book the consult. Worst case scenario? We talk for 15 minutes and it's not a fit. Best case? You finally get the support you've been needing. Low risk, high reward. Let's go.

11/02/2025

Tell me you live in Washington without telling me you live in Washington ☔
The big dark plus holiday season is a special kind of challenging. If you’re feeling it already on November 1st, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to suffer through the next 60 days in silence.
Washington based therapist accepting new clients. Limited sliding scale spots available. Link in bio🌲

11/01/2025

Hey there, I’m Austin! 👋 You deserve a therapist who truly gets it. ✨
As a gay mental health counselor and passionate LGBTQ+ ally in Washington State, I know firsthand how identity and mental health are deeply connected. 🫶🧠🏳️‍🌈 While I have particular expertise with LGBTQ+ experiences, I welcome everyone seeking genuine support.
Here’s what we can work on together:
Anxiety 😰 • OCD 🔄 • Self-esteem 💪 • LGBTQ+ concerns 🌈 • Bipolar support • Relationship struggles 💕 • Family dynamics 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 • Grief 🕊️ • Trauma & PTSD • Non-traditional relationships ✨
My approach? Real conversations. Evidence-based strategies. Zero judgment. 🚫⚖️ I meet you exactly where you are today, not where anyone else thinks you should be. This is your sacred space 🌿 to explore what’s holding you back and discover what transformation means for you.
If you’re reading this, you’ve already taken the hardest step. 🙌 Whether you’re navigating challenges or ready to flourish 🌱, you don’t have to do it alone.
💳 I accept all major cards and offer sliding scale rates for qualifying clients (limited spots available)
Ready to see if we click? 👆 Link in bio for a FREE 15-minute consultation. No pressure, just possibility. ☕💬
Let’s explore what matters most to you right now and create meaningful change together. 💙✨

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Seattle, WA

Telephone

+14254285496

Website

https://www.arcadiawa.com/austinrodriguez

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