- Phone sessions only
- Chat sessions available
- Focus on practical steps
About Satnam
Satnam Gfeller is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with six years of professional experience. She helps people cope with life changes and manage stress, anxiety, and mood concerns, including social anxiety and phobia. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, family issues, anger, and self-esteem challenges.
Satnam frames conversations around what matters to the person in front of her. She adapts her approach to a client's goals, focusing on practical steps and clear discussion rather than jargon. Sessions are described as collaborative, with the person and Satnam deciding on next steps together.
Her work includes attention to eating and food-related concerns and problems connected to isolation or loneliness. She also addresses career-related stress and depression, using approaches grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. The emphasis is on learning strategies that can be used between sessions.
Satnam currently offers phone and chat sessions only. Before booking, clients should confirm the current session options to make sure they match their needs. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment to get started.
Her practice uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time. Fees vary with location. The first meeting typically focuses on practical goals and what the person hopes to change in daily life.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Satnam uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches specific strategies for managing anxiety and stress. That helps people practice short, concrete steps they can use between sessions.Another typical method is focused problem-solving for life changes and relationship strain. This involves breaking down a problem into manageable parts and testing small adjustments to see what improves day-to-day functioning. These approaches are commonly applied to mood concerns, eating and food-related issues, and social anxiety and phobia.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Satnam will work with each person to decide which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences. She frames this as a collaborative effort and adjusts methods as progress and feedback guide the work.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and avoiding travel time. Phone sessions can make it easier to have a shorter check-in or to talk when video is not wanted. Chat sessions can suit people who prefer typing to speaking or need a lower-bandwidth option. Because session formats are listed as phone and chat in her profile, confirm current options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes, including social anxiety and phobia and eating or food-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She works in plain language and focuses on practical steps and clear discussion. Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Washington and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time and works with people based in Washington.
What session formats does she offer?
Currently she provides phone and chat sessions only. Please confirm session options before booking.
How are sessions billed and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.