Mags Aleks(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Washington
Anxiety - Existential crisis & challenges- Work stress-Burnout-Climate anxiety-Perfectionism-
Mags Aleks
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Professional statement
Mags Aleks is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Seattle, Washington. She enjoys working with folks (ages 14+) who are feeling overwhelmed, distressed, anxious, or burned out because of their careers or academics, because of societal and cultural expectations, and because of the state of the world—whether due to the climate crisis or politics. Mags’ clients often struggle with feelings of worry, despair, resignation, disillusionment, or grief for intangible losses—like loss of an internalized vision, an ideal to which they held, an identity, or a place to which they felt connected.
Mags collaborates with folks to examine the overlapping (and often oppressive) systems in which they live as well as their pasts to help them understand inner experiences that may leave them feeling isolated, helpless, or depleted. She draws from a variety of therapeutic approaches to encourage folks to reconnect to themselves, to stabilize their nervous systems, and to identify and prioritize their values as they find purpose and practice radical hope to move forward in their lives.
A career changer herself, who has graduate degrees in law and political science in addition to counseling, Mags is well-suited to work with individuals who feel impacted by or sensitive to the world around them. Her style is warm and sincere while also direct and pragmatic. She welcomes clients to be authentically human in session and invites rage, tears, swearing, laughter, and curiosity into the therapy space.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 13 years
Mags Aleks, LMHC, Therapist in private practice, 2016 - Present
University of Washington, Gender-based violence & harassment-related positions, 2015 - 2024
Sound (Mental Health), Crisis clinician & Intake specialist, 2012 - 2015
Crisis Connections, Crisis-line supervisor & Inpatient hospital authorizer, 2014 - 2015
Columbia College Counseling Center, Clinical intern, 2011 - 2012
The Family Institute, Student clinician, 2010 - 2011
Northwestern University, MA, Counseling Psychology, 2012
University of California, Berkeley, MA, Political Science, 2008
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, JD, 2006
Middlebury College, BA, Psychology (minor in Women's & Gender Studies), 2003
Licensure
Washington: LH60525845Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Existential crisis & challenges - Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one’s life; finding one’s path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness
Work stress - Managing overwhelming stress and expectations; increasing effective ways of restoring and maintaining emotional stability and health; addressing challenging relationships with coworkers and bosses
Burnout - Managing and recovering from stressors that lead to feelings of decreased motivation and disconnection from the self; practicing effective self-care and finding ways to relax both physically and mentally
Climate anxiety - Coping with the unique stress created by climate change, including managing any overwhelming feelings of impending disaster and finding outlets for advocacy
Perfectionism - Coping with feelings of anxiety, stress, self-criticism, and procrastination; addressing unrealistic expectations of one’s self and negatively comparing self to others
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Premera Blue Cross
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$175 (55min)
- Initial session:$200 (75min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Credit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Every other week
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