Hummingbird Healing Community

Opening May 2025​

mental health therapy for children, adolescents, & adults with Marissa Hackett. 

Providing in-person therapy in West Seattle (3400 Harbor Ave) and telehealth services for residents across Washington. 

 

Contact me

Email marissa@hummingbirdhealingcommunity.com

 

When navigating the challenges of life, none of us are meant to face everything alone. Therapy can help shift how you perceive and handle life's challenges in an environment where you can be yourself without fear of judgment. I'm here to support you in understanding, processing, and finding balance in your life. I believe life can be a fulfilling and enriching journey for everyone. I celebrate you for reaching out!

 

Therapy with Marissa Hackett, LMFTA

I'm a positive person who strives to foster a warm, empathetic, creative, direct and compassionate approach to therapy. I believe that every child, adult, relationship, and family possesses the capacity for success and happiness. I prioritize building a strong therapeutic relationship and creating an inclusive space where you can feel comfortable bringing your whole self.
Together we'll explore your strengths, develop meaningful goals, and discover strategies that work for you. When working with children and teens, I almost always encourage parents/caregivers to be involved in the therapeutic process. Addressing challenges in children and adolescents requires caregiver involvement so that we can all work together to find solutions. My approach draws from my intuition and various therapeutic modalities including solution-focused therapy, attachment-based family therapy, emotion-focused therapy (EFT), narrative therapy, internal family systems (IFS), and play therapy. For couples, I incorporate Gottman methods to strengthen relationships. Regardless of modality, I always work within a systems-focused, anti-oppressive, and decolonization framework.

I offer the following areas of focus: 

• Children, Adolescents, & Adults (age 8+)

• Behavioral & Developmental Concerns

• Parenting & Relationship Issues

• Neurodiversity-Affirming (ADHD, Autism spectrum, etc.)

• Emotional Support for Gifted/2E Children

• Attachment & Family of Origin Issues

• Empaths & Highly Sensitive People

• Life transitions 

• Identity development 

• Anxiety & Depression

• Political anxiety 

• Grief & Loss

• Family therapy 

• Couple therapy 

• Interracial Relationships

• Spirituality & Religion

• Religious trauma / High mind control recovery 

• Racial trauma 
• Intergenerational Trauma

• Oppression-based Trauma 

• LGBTQIA2+ & QTBIPOC Affirming

• Trans and Non-Binary Affirming

More about Marissa With over 15 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families in both clinical and community-based settings, my work has spanned therapy, case management, higher education, nonprofit leadership, and social services. My approach to therapy is deeply informed by this background—grounded in compassion, systems-thinking, and a commitment to equity.

• Clinical Intern at Protea Wellness (Seattle)

• Service Navigator & Operations Manager at HRDC (Montana)

• Service Coordinator at UC Santa Cruz Disability Resource Center

• Case Manager with Seattle Angels supporting foster families

• Assistant Director, First-Year & Career Exploration Center – Seattle Central College
  2020

• University Registrar’s Office – Arizona State University. Progressed through multiple leadership roles. 

• Case Manager & Employment Specialist – Montana Department of Labor & Industry

This diverse background has equipped me with unique insights into the challenges facing individuals, families, and communities. 

Education

Master of Arts in Couple and Family Therapy
Antioch University Seattle – March 2025
My clinical training at Antioch University Seattle shaped the foundation for my integrative, culturally attuned, and trauma-informed therapy practice. Rooted in systemic thinking and guided by social justice values.

Bachelor of Arts in Communication 
Southern Oregon University – December 2004
My undergraduate studies in human communication laid the groundwork for my lifelong interest in relationships, identity, and the power of storytelling. 

Volunteer & Graduate Activities
-Narratives of Pain – Seattle Chapter Co-Host & Community Organizer (2022–2025) bringing community together through healing-centered storytelling. 

-Big Brothers Big Sisters of Montana – Big Sister (3-Year Match) recognized as Montana’s Big Sister of the Year (2019) for exceptional mentorship and commitment to youth.

-Presenter – WAMFT Conference (2022) Co-led a student and faculty presentation on The Person of the Therapist (POTT) model of self-reflection in clinical work.

Certifications & Specialized Training
Gottman Method Level 1 – Certified

Mental Health First Aid – Youth & Adult (Certified in multiple states)

Trauma-Informed Practices & Trust-Based Relational Interventions

Professional Affiliations
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)

Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (WAMFT)

Narratives of Pain 

 

Rates & Payment Options
Sliding Scale Therapy Rates
At Hummingbird Healing Community, I believe that quality mental health care should be accessible to all. I offer sessions on a sliding scale from $0-$150 per 50 min session based on what you can afford. I do not accept insurance. 
Full details on the sliding scale structure will be available soon.

 

Reimagining Mental Health Care Together
I am building a community-supported model of mental health care—one where therapy is offered at low or no cost to clients, ensuring access to healing and growth for everyone, regardless of their financial situation, insurance status or ability to pay out of pocket for care. I'm inviting my community to join me in breaking down some barriers. This concept is about more than just providing free therapy. It’s about creating a culture of care where the community steps in to support mental health as a shared responsibility. Hummingbird Healing Community is a Public Benefit Corporation. While donations aren’t tax-deductible, every dollar directly supports expanding access to mental health care for those who need it most

Support Our Mission

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​Contact me

More details coming soon! In the meantime, feel free to reach out: 

Emailmarissa@hummingbirdhealingcommunity.com

 

​(Pending License # MG61639090)

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