Jared Banka, MA, LMHCA

Jared is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA).  He earned his master’s degree in psychology from Seattle University in 2024. His training emphasizes an existential and humanistic approach to psychotherapy. These disciplines have helped him learn to turn toward and fully tune into others. His approach is client centered and influenced by compassion and mindfulness philosophies. He endeavors to accompany his clients in their unique distress and suffering and become fully present to their lived experiences. Through this his intention is to encourage clients to feel and experience their emotions more deeply and find meaning in them. 

Prior to joining the mental health field Jared worked over a decade as a merchant mariner.  This experience took him to many of the less-traveled parts of the world, granting him a unique perspective on human experience, isolation and the sublime rhythms of the natural world.  Jared has direct experience living and working on the fringes of society and managing the challenges of a difficult work-life balance.  

Jared works with individuals ages 14 and up of all different cultures, identities, orientations, and backgrounds. 

Jared is in network with some insurance plans but does not accept all insurance plans so please call your insurance to check if he is covered in your plan. 

License, Certifications & Awards 
Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate #MC61577538 
Existential Phenomenology Program Graduate 

Jared is accepting NEW clients, In-Person and Telehealth 

To schedule an appointment with Jared, complete the form below, email [email protected] or call 425-549-4620