Ricardo Coronado, LMHCA(He/Him/His)

Ricardo Coronado, LMHCA, is the CEO and founder of Pax Animi Counseling, specializing in supporting young adults, couples, working professionals, and people facing life transitions. Drawing on over two decades as a tech executive, Ricardo uniquely understands high-pressure environments and helps clients navigate career burnout, performance stress, and complex life transitions and relationship issues. Fluent in Spanish and deeply attuned to Latin American culture, he expertly supports clients in navigating intricate family dynamics, unspoken cultural expectations, and multicultural identities.

In his clinical practice, Ricardo utilizes an integrative, evidence-based approach, specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). He views therapy as a highly collaborative journey in which the client is the expert on their own story. Ricardo addresses a wide array of concerns, including anxiety, depression, men’s issues, work/life balance, burnout, and boundary setting. For clients who desire it, he thoughtfully integrates spirituality into the therapeutic process, honoring each individual’s unique journey without imposing beliefs.

Ricardo earned his degree from Divine Mercy University and transitioned into mental health to fulfill a lifelong calling to mentor and support others. His clinical foundation was significantly enriched by his collaboration with The Center • A Place of Hope, a nationally recognized facility for treating anxiety and depression. Having called Seattle home for over 13 years, Ricardo believes that much like navigating a rugged trail, life's steepest and most challenging climbs often lead to the greatest perspectives. Through profound empathy and clinical expertise, he empowers clients to move forward with clarity, resilience, and purpose.