Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Everett, WA

You and your family's pursuit of healing and wholeness can start here, today! I will honor your voice and partner with you in your journey. If speaking up a struggle for you, I can help you find your voice and learn how to use it. I know the deep impact the work towards wholeness can have on a person’s life and want you to experience the peace and clarity that you deserve. I am truly passionate about helping you know yourself and build the life you want. My desire is to facilitate an environment that is safe for you to heal and grow.

I have been on a journey to my true calling as a therapist all of my life. My life experiences and subsequent journey for personal insight and healing, coupled with my educational pursuits have equipped me for the work ahead with you. I was built with the empathy, discernment, and compassion to do this. I would love to hear your story today!

My name is John Michael Jennings and as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I'm passionate about creating a supportive space for clients to process what they're feeling and what they've been through. I believe that therapy is about helping people figure out how to live a life that's most authentic to who they are. I specialize in working with clients who are navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autism, difficult family dynamics, complex trauma, and questions about gender identity and/or sexuality.

The clients I serve are teens and adults 13-65 who come for help addressing various needs and goals, ranging from: anxiety, depression, suicidal thinking, behavioral problems, sibling rivalry, adjusting to changes in the family composition, parental separation and divorce , LGBTQI+ concerns, gender identity issues, trauma, and more. Clients and families seek relief, increased family harmony, improved school performance and behavior, and a return to healthy behavior, thinking, and feeling through the acquisition and development of strategies and tools tailored to meet individual needs.

I have 11 years of experience as a high school teacher, and more than 15 years of combined experience working at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Devereux Residential Treatment Center for Adolescent Girls, a private inpatient psychiatric hospital for teens and children, as well as extensive experience in outpatient medical clinics.

In my careers as teacher and now psychotherapist I have worked with more than 3000 children and teens, and their families, in many different settings in Canada, New York City, Philadelphiaia, and Seattle. I understand their experiences, but see each as an individual with unique strengths and needs. I see each as a person-first, capable of change, and inherent worthy of support.

I completed my bachelor’s degree at Columbia College in Salt Lake City, Utah and later went on to pursue a Masters in Business Administration and a Masters in Clinical Counseling. I have been working in the counseling field since 2013 and I am licensed in the state of Utah and Washington. I have been working with active military, reservists and their families since 2018. My primary focus is working with the adult population on treatment related to life adjustments/stressors, relationship concerns, trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, and identity exploration.

I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing telehealth services throughout Washington. My passion is helping people live life to their fullest potential by creating a safe, supportive space where they feel heard and respected. Before becoming a nurse practitioner, I worked as a registered nurse in a variety of clinical settings, experiences that strengthened my compassion and deepened my understanding of the unique challenges people face. I would describe my approach as empathetic, collaborative, and evidence-based.

Currently accepting new clients. Are you seeking a natural path to healing and vitality in your life? It's my passion to help you live your one wild and precious life to its fullest. I help clients remember who they are, how to find their power and learn how to bring it as a gift to the world. Through the process of personal exploration, healing in nature and building healthy relationships, I can help you experience more vitality, purpose and meaning in your life.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I approach therapy as a collaborative, relational process grounded in authenticity, trust, and respect. I believe meaningful change happens when individuals feel genuinely seen, understood, and supported, and I strive to create a space where clients can explore their experiences openly without fear of judgment. My work is informed not only by clinical training, but also by lived experience, which allows me to connect with clients in a way that is both empathetic and deeply human.

My therapeutic style is engaged, flexible, and tailored to each individual. I integrate evidence-based modalities including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Through EMDR, I help clients process and resolve trauma and distressing life experiences. In Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, I support clients in accessing new perspectives and reducing symptoms that may feel stuck or resistant to traditional approaches. With DBT, I focus on building concrete skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. I aim to balance insight-oriented work with practical tools that clients can apply in their daily lives.

I believe therapy does not have to feel overly clinical or rigid to be effective. I intentionally incorporate humor, warmth, and relatability into my work, recognizing that moments of lightness can be incredibly grounding and healing. Humor can create connection, reduce shame, and make difficult conversations feel more approachable, while still honoring the depth and seriousness of each person’s experience.

I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and OCD in adolescents and adults. As a Doctor of Nursing Practice and board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I bring more than 20 years of nursing experience, including extensive work in critical care and neuro-trauma medicine. My approach combines evidence-based medication management, psychotherapy, and practical lifestyle interventions to help patients achieve meaningful and lasting improvement.