- 1817 Queen Anne Ave, Suite 202, Seattle, WA
- 707-440-9288
- ian@ianmackelvie.com
- 707-440-9288
- ian@ianmackelvie.com
I am Ian MacKelvie and I’m a Licensed Therapist, Facilitator, Consultant, and Somatic Practitioner. My practice integrates modern neurobiology, attachment theory, developmental and depth psychology, and somatics. Having refined my approach for over 11 years, I’ve seen how this work offers meaningful insight and helps clients move from feeling stuck to feeling more alive.
I believe that the best therapists never stop learning, and that not only includes training, but also the harder work of looking at yourself. Besides having over 300 hours of advanced clinical training, I continue my own weekly individual therapy and group process, so you can trust that I have been right where you are. Ongoing consultation is a cornerstone of excellent practice.
A common complaint I hear is that prior therapists were kind and affirming, but didn’t support real change, offering few tools, challenge, or meaningful direction. Similarly, couples often say they spent a lot of money on therapy only to replay the same arguments without resolution. This speaks volumes.
Feeling good is great, but we know that tension and struggle are fundamental aspects of developmental change. Effective therapy follows a cycle of highs and lows like any other system or model. You can feel confident that our work together will include the essential emotional expression to keep you engaged.
This means that therapy with me can feel both difficult and fun, aggravating and eye opening, uncomfortable and pleasurable. The goal is for you to make your desired progress, feel more alive in the process, and to learn from your full range of emotions, even the one’s you are against.
We all need a ticket to therapy. There are many issues clients seek support with, and I enjoy providing insight and understanding in areas I am interested in. Explore!
I enjoy developing a deep trusting relationship with my clients. Exploring dreams, aspirations, past relationships, values, and how all these show up in the current moment provide the unique framework of one’s life. We know that our minds are easily fooled, and that most of us have personal blind spots. This coupled with my interest in psychodynamics, depth psychology, somatic knowledge, and character analysis can make therapy incredibly fruitful. Well-being and satisfaction come not only from managing symptoms or providing tools, but also from the difficult task of seeing ourselves more clearly. Therapy is not the only place this occurs, but it can serve as a fast track and can be one of the most revealing relationships in your life.
I check my emails and office line Monday thru Friday, and typically reach out within 24 hours to let you know if I have availability. You won’t be left wondering.
After a brief conversation, and an explanation of my process, we can find a time that works for both of us.
Whether in person or remote, making a commitment to therapy takes guts. Together, we will explore your wants and find the path to get there.
I am located in Upper Queen Anne, serving Magnolia, Ballard, Fremont, Interbay, and greater Seattle. Also available online throughout Washington and California. There’s a Trader Joe’s, several coffee shops, parks and free parking nearby. So if you’re coming in person you can get some stuff done too. I try and respond directly to messages within 24 hours, Monday thru Thursday.
I try to respond to all inquiries and contacts within 24 hours, Monday thru Thursday. Use the link below to reach out.
