Hello, and welcome!

I’m Genna Durante, a psychologist based on the Eastside of Seattle. I relocated from Vermont in 2022 and now am proud to call Washington home. I spent my early career as a child therapist and now work with parents who are ready to elevate their parenting!

I have experience working with children and families in schools, residential programs, and outpatient clinics. I have conducted research on parent-child interactions and spent time observing and teaching in a variety of early childhood settings.

Through my work, I have seen how often families wait until they are in crisis to reach out for professional help, and how skill building in this state often falls short. Thus, the stabilization and crisis cycle in the mental health care system continues for so many families, without addressing the roots of the problems. It doesn’t have to be this way!

Mindfulnest is a fresh take on your traditional counseling practice. Instead of focusing on treating mental illness, I provide a welcoming space for motivated, busy, modern parents like you to have a landing place to reflect, process, learn, and grow. No diagnosis needed, just genuine curiosity about yourself as a parent.

Outside of work, I love getting outside with my family and exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest!