Samantha Buchanan (she/her)

LMFT, CCTP, IEDS
Accepting Clients

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, specializing in eating disorders, body image, trauma and anxiety.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Federal Way, WA

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About My Clients

You’ve spent years feeling like your body is something you have to fix, control or change. You’re tired of feeling like you’re never enough. Food, exercise, or your body leave you feeling anxious or guilty, and the rules you’ve created keep you caught in cycles of restriction, bingeing, or compulsive exercise. You want to make peace with food and your body, while building healthier, more authentic relationships with others. The good news? You don’t have to do it alone.

My Background and Approach

I specialize in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, body image distress, over-exercise, perfectionism, anxiety, and people pleasing. In a culture that constantly reinforces diet, appearance, and perfectionism, it can be really hard to trust yourself and your body. As a HAES aligned eating disorder specialist, former athlete, and someone who has personally navigated these struggles, I will teach you skills to reconnect with your body, build self trust and find peace with food and movement. I offer authentic, compassionate, trauma-informed therapy, with lots of room for humor and authenticity. Reaching out and starting therapy can feel scary and overwhelming, so I work to provide a safe, compassionate environment that allows you to show up exactly as you are. If you're ready to feel more at home in your body, reach out- I'd love to connect :)

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LMFT, CCTP, IEDS, State of Washington · #LF61043873
Years in practice
10 years
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • First Choice Health
  • LifeWise
  • Premera
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Regence Blue Shield
  • HMA (Health Management Administrators)
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Kaiser PPO
I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

33600 6th Avenue South
Suite 240
Federal Way, WA 98003
253-347-1035

Access & Transport

  • Parking available
  • Public transit nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance (ADA compliant)
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 47.2998315°, -122.325071°

Nearby Areas

Cities and Zips
Federal Way
Washington
98023
Puyallup
Washington
98375
Vashon
Washington
98070
Gig Harbor
Washington
98335
University Place
Washington
98467
Renton
Washington
98059
Maple Valley
Washington
98038
Orting
Washington
98360
Spanaway
Washington
98387
Ravensdale
Washington
98051
Enumclaw
Washington
98022

At A Glance

  • Experience: 10 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $135 - 185/session

Info

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33600 6th Avenue South
Suite 240
Federal Way, WA 98003

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