Emberlene Cossette is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) in the state of Washington. She has worked in the mental health field for over 10 years providing mental and behavioral health treatment. Emberlene holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington, Tacoma. She graduated from Saint Martin’s University with honors and earned a Bachelor’s in Psychology with a focus on ethics and war trauma. Her time as a social worker led her to work with immigrants, detainees, individuals with disabilities, and people of diverse ages, genders, ethnicities, and cultures.
She believes that mental health, like physical health, is a right rather than a privilege and recognizes the importance of living a life of quality.
"I practice with the belief that despite our perception of aloneness, the cosmos is inherent in all humans. Our being lies not only within ourselves but in others and the natural world. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, states it more eloquently. "
‘The atoms of our bodies are traceable to stars that … exploded these enriched ingredients across our galaxy…. For this reason, we are biologically connected to every other living thing in the world. And we are atomically connected to all atoms in the universe. We are not figuratively, but literally stardust.'
Professional experience
7 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietySleeping disordersDepression
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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emberlene is a compassionate, wonderful person full of beautiful insights
Written on Oct 01, 2025 after therapy with Emberlene "Ember" for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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Written on Sep 03, 2025 after therapy with Emberlene "Ember" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Ember is compassionate, empathetic, educated and very personable! I know that I am safe and my mental health is truly important whenever I’m on a call! After only a few sessions, I’ve already learned so many coping skills, but I’ve also learned that I’m more in control of my brain than I ever thought possible. I don’t think I could’ve done it without Ember! I look forward to continuing my mental health journey with the help of Ember.
Written on Aug 22, 2025 after therapy with Emberlene "Ember" for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Ember is a lovely person who helped me understand my stumbling blocks. She shared some 'real talk' with me - showed me how I'd convinced myself of things that aren't true. It helped me think about myself differently. I was able to move out of my rut and get on the path to wellness. Thank you, Ember!
Written on May 30, 2025 after therapy with Emberlene "Ember" for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and self esteem
For the first time I finally feel like the therapist I am working with is open and listens to me. She responds so timely and reminds me to take care of me.
Written on Apr 03, 2025 after therapy with Emberlene "Ember" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Ember is so easy to talk with and I feel comfortable sharing my vulnerabilities with her. I come away from every session feeling heard and seen.
Written on Feb 02, 2025 after therapy with Emberlene "Ember" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Ember has been very understanding and kind.
Written on Jan 23, 2025 after therapy with Emberlene "Ember" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and adhd
definitely the most down-to-earth, genuine, and wonderfully relatable therapist i’ve ever had! she never cuts me off when i’m ranting, she’s very easy to talk to, and often it really feels like i’m talking with a good friend. she never hesitates to tell me that she’s proud of me, which is something i don’t hear often enough from other people in my life, myself included. she’s very nurturing and respectful, and she’s incredibly human in the best ways possible. i haven’t had many successful experiences with virtual therapy in the past, but i’m happy to say that emberlene has helped me rewrite that story. she constantly empowers, inspires, and encourages me to be my best self, and to not feel the need to apologize for having needs and emotions. i would recommend her to anyone who needs someone to relate to, and to anyone who is seeking a therapist who will make you feel effortlessly comfortable when others may fall short. i sincerely hope she’s reading this, so i can tell her how grateful i am for the changes she’s helped me make so far, over just a few short months. thank you again emberlene, i really appreciate you :)
Written on Jan 11, 2025 after therapy with Emberlene "Ember" for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Ember is kind, encouraging, informative, helpful, supportive, nonjudgmental, and truly listens. I have tried therapy a few times but dismissed it because the therapist had no interest in listening to me. They just put me in a box and went through the motions. Ember treats me like a real person that has real feelings and concerns. She has been an incredible asset to my healing.
Written on Jan 03, 2025 after therapy with Emberlene "Ember" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Ember understands my anxiety problems and asks the right questions to find the best alternatives to solving them and work with a plan, the sessions have been very helpful, I strongly recommend Ember.
Written on Dec 30, 2024 after therapy with Emberlene "Ember" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Ember is very sweet and makes me feel heard. She frequently checks on me and fulfills my expectations of what I want from a therapist. :)
Written on Dec 27, 2024 after therapy with Emberlene "Ember" for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Finding the right fit with a therapist is so important and can be so difficult. Before starting therapy with Ember, I had experienced both good and bad fits with therapists and was nervous to jump back in after a previous bad fit with a provider—it’s frustrating when you spend time sharing your story with a therapist who ends up being a bad fit—for me it felt like wasted time and vulnerability. Ember was so receptive to my concerns and sensitive to my backstory and has provided a therapeutic space for me show up exactly as I am and where I am while feeling safe and supported. I’m very happy to have been matched with Ember and feel optimistic having her help as I work towards my goals in therapy.
Written on Dec 20, 2024 after therapy with Emberlene "Ember" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Ember is very helpful to me, she listens. Plus having the ability on my phone, where ever I am, is so helpful. Knowing help is always with me.
Written on Nov 30, 2024 after therapy with Emberlene "Ember" for 1 month
Ember is wonderful. She is thoughtful and stays in touch and quick to reply to any message.
Written on Oct 25, 2024 after therapy with Emberlene "Ember" for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Ember is amazing, she is kind, compassionate and is helping me through a lot of my anxiety and traumas
Written on Aug 18, 2024 after therapy with Emberlene "Ember" for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adh
I’ve had the privilege of working with Ember for the past month, and I’m incredibly grateful for her support. She listens with a nonjudgmental and professional approach, making me feel heard and understood. Her ability to balance empathy with practical guidance has been invaluable in helping me navigate my challenges. Thanks to her, I now feel confident in the solutions we’ve developed together and equipped to handle life’s difficulties. While I’ve decided to end our sessions because I’ve reached a good place, I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to her again in the future. I highly recommend Ember to anyone seeking compassionate and effective therapy.
Written on Aug 08, 2024 after therapy with Emberlene "Ember" for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Thus far Ember has gone above and beyond. I am relearning how to trust others again and she gives me a lot of hope that I can do that again. Thanks Ember!
Written on Aug 01, 2024 after therapy with Emberlene "Ember" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Ember is great at letting me guide our sessions and asking great questions at the right time. I value that she is works to understand topics that she doesn't necessarily specialize in and is honest about her knowledge. In the areas she does specialize in she shows great knowledge and depth. She is easy to talk to and open up with and had never made me feel self conscious about myself. Highly recommend!
Written on Jul 31, 2024 after therapy with Emberlene "Ember" for 5 months on issues concerning coping with life changes, and adhd
Great listener! Would highly recommend!
Written on Jul 24, 2024 after therapy with Emberlene "Ember" for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I found ember when I was at the lowest in my life, my wife & I had just separated and she filed for divorce. Ember helped me get through this as well as helped me deal with the mental and emotional aftermath, if it wasent for Embers help, I can't imagine what could have happened or where I would be right now.
Written on Jul 12, 2024 after therapy with Emberlene "Ember" for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Emberlene is a very empathic, supportive professional who listened intently to my concerns and offered valid means of support in ways that pleasantly surprised me. More importantly, I found her methods effective and useful. I strongly recommend her to anyone struggling with the mental, emotional, or spiritual health.
Written on May 21, 2024 after therapy with Emberlene "Ember" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders
Ember has been a great therapist. She listens and supports my goals.
Written on Mar 21, 2024 after therapy with Emberlene "Ember" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and grief
Ember helps me find my solutions. They are already within me, I just needed a tour guide.
Written on Mar 15, 2024 after therapy with Emberlene "Ember" for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
She has been helping me a lot.
Written on Mar 05, 2024 after therapy with Emberlene "Ember" for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Ember is attentive and addresses things that are said during the session in such a way that allows us to dissect details that I previously hadn't considered before. I would highly recommend Ember to anyone utilizing Better Help or any platform they are available on.
Written on Feb 26, 2024 after therapy with Emberlene "Ember" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
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