Alexander Jacob Ferris, LMHC

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Alexander Jacob Ferris, LMHC

Specialties

  • Children's Title: Mental Health Therapist
  • On Staff Since: July 2025
"I believe in the profound potential of every child and teenager, especially those navigating the complexities of dual mental health and substance use challenges. It is a privilege to serve a community that is often underserved. My goal is to foster genuine connection and provide specialized, integrated care that empowers our clients to overcome barriers, build resilience, and step into the healthiest, most authentic version of themselves"

  • Biography

    Alex Ferris, LMHC, SUDP, is a Co-Occurring Therapist who specializes in integrated mental health and substance use care for children and adolescents at the Odessa Brown Children's Clinic (OBCC) within Seattle Children's Hospital (SCH). His work focuses on providing supportive, trauma-informed behavioral health care seamlessly alongside primary medical services.

    My passion is rooted in increasing access to care and serving populations that have historically been underserved, particularly those navigating the challenges of both mental health and substance use disorders. I believe deeply in a holistic and relational approach to therapy, understanding that a child's environment, medical context, and family relationships are all critical to their well-being.

    Before joining OBCC, I worked extensively in Community Mental Health agency, offering both school-based and office-based co-occurring services. This background provided me with a strong clinical foundation in providing care to diverse youth and families right within their community. As a clinician, I prioritize providing trauma-informed care and utilize evidence-based techniques tailored to each client's needs, including skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and Narrative Therapy.

    I received my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwest University and am proud to hold both a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Substance Use Dependency Professional (SUDP) certification within Washington State. As a native of the Pacific Northwest, I am committed to supporting the health and vibrancy of our local community—and on the weekends, you can usually find me cheering on the Seattle Sounders.

    Education

    Northwest University, KIRKLAND, WA

    Clinical Interests

    My clinical interests center on providing holistic and evidence-based treatment for adolescents and families impacted by co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. I am passionate about increasing access to care for underserved populations and am dedicated to utilizing a trauma-informed approach in every session. Clinically, I specialize in integrating techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and Narrative Therapy to empower youth to build resilience, foster self-discovery, and achieve lasting well-being.

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Primary Office

Seattle Children's Odessa Brown Clinic Othello
3939 S Othello St
Ste 101
Seattle, WA 98118
Tel: 206-987-7210

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