Girl Therapy Seattle: How Alissa Montez Built a Safe Space & Monthly Events
If you’re searching for Girl Therapy Seattle events — this is your backstage pass. On the latest Zack Lyman Podcast, Alissa Montez walks us through how she launched Girl Therapy, why events sell out, and where Seattle women can find the next meet-up.
What is Girl Therapy Seattle?
Girl Therapy Seattle is an event series and community created by Seattle content creator Alissa Montez. What began as a small idea — she expected maybe 20 people — quickly ballooned: her first event nearly sold out at 300 people, forcing multiple venue changes. The mission is simple: build creative, themed experiences that help women make real friendships and beat the Seattle Freeze.
How Girl Therapy Seattle Events Work
Alissa curates events often with different themes and venues to keep things fresh. Her stated cadence is a minimum of two events per month, and some months have had four or five. Events vary widely and include:
- Girls’ nights and wellness gatherings
- Vendor pop-ups — e.g., a women-only farmers market with 25 vendors
- Permanent jewelry, tooth gems, mini tattoos booths
- Pottery / painting nights and seasonal parties
- Halloween-themed events and anniversary parties
Why attendees keep coming back to Girl Therapy Seattle
Attendees repeatedly report the same benefits: safety, welcoming vibes, and a real effort to connect solo guests. Alissa walks newcomers to a table and introduces them — she says she’s never seen someone arrive alone and leave alone. That attention to community and comfort is the reason people return.
Featured October & Early-Fall Girl Therapy Seattle Events
During our chat Alissa highlighted a few recent events and seasonal staples — useful if you’re searching for specific Girl Therapy Seattle dates and themes:
One-Year Anniversary — Y2K Theme (October 10)
A birthday-party vibe to celebrate the community with nostalgic Y2K style, permanent jewelry vendors, tooth gems, and mini tattoo artists — plus plenty of dancing and thank-you energy for attendees who helped build the brand.
Other recurring ideas
Paint-and-pottery nights, pop-ups, and even a possible haunted-house collaboration are all part of the creative rotation Alissa keeps in her calendar.
How to Find Girl Therapy Seattle Events
If you want to attend a Girl Therapy Seattle event, check these places first:
- TikTok
- Eventbrite
- Podcast mentions and YouTube episodes — the Zack Lyman Podcast episode with Alissa has more behind-the-scenes details
Behind the Scenes: Growth, Burnout, and Structure
Running frequent live events comes with trade-offs. Alissa shared candid lessons:
- Hosting multiple events per week is emotionally and logistically exhausting.
- Delegation matters — she now works with an assistant and is figuring out hiring and LLC questions.
- Event planning requires juggling many simultaneous conversations, which can be overwhelming without structure.
- She’s experimenting with an email list and more formal business systems to future-proof Girl Therapy.
Where Girl Therapy Seattle Could Go Next
Alissa shared ambitious plans for 2026: expanding to pop-ups in other cities (Portland, Chicago, Texas, potentially LA and New York), hiring more team members, and launching a Girl Therapy podcast focused on dating, friendships, and self-love advice. If you follow Girl Therapy Seattle now, you might be part of the community when it goes on the road.
Watch or Listen to the Full Interview
Want the full conversation? Watch the episode on the Zack Lyman Podcast YouTube channel or listen on Spotify. We go deeper into how Alissa creates content, how she balances short-form platforms, and practical advice for creators who want to build IRL communities.
