Strength-Based Therapists in Auburn, WA
My approach to therapy is focused on being collaborative, strength-based, and client centered.
My professional experience includes therapy with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families who have sought help with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, behavioral issues, difficulty with emotion regulation and emotional expression, social deficits, issues related to educational or occupational functioning, relationship issues and difficulty communicating. I work from a LGBTQ+ affirming, racially equitable and feminist framework to provide clients with the support they need and deserve.
My approach to therapy is focused on being collaborative, strength-based, and client centered.
My professional experience includes therapy with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families who have sought help with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, behavioral issues, difficulty with emotion regulation and emotional expression, social deficits, issues related to educational or occupational functioning, relationship issues and difficulty communicating. I work from a LGBTQ+ affirming, racially equitable and feminist framework to provide clients with the support they need and deserve.
Wendy Tate dba Excel Counseling
Counselor, NCC, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, WA 98092
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I'm Wendy and I provide counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and Seniors. I use a strength based integrative approach that sees each person as unique. I pull from a variety of models including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness, Humanistic, Sports, and Positive Psychology. I work with many challenges individuals face addressing emotional, behavioral, and social needs; such as anxiety, depression, domestic violence, attachment disorders, ADHD, and more. I want to help you become empowered by further discovering your inner strength, beauty, purpose, and passion.
Hi, I'm Wendy and I provide counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and Seniors. I use a strength based integrative approach that sees each person as unique. I pull from a variety of models including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness, Humanistic, Sports, and Positive Psychology. I work with many challenges individuals face addressing emotional, behavioral, and social needs; such as anxiety, depression, domestic violence, attachment disorders, ADHD, and more. I want to help you become empowered by further discovering your inner strength, beauty, purpose, and passion.
Currently accepting new clients. So many people today are walking around, suffering in silence, beset with doubt, self-loathing, and self-recriminations. Especially now, as so many are being told their country is against them, self-compassion and self-love are very important pieces in our armor against the onslaught of negativity. A piece many are missing. I'd like to help you find it. Come to a place where you are seen and heard for who you are, without having to explain or defend your identity, lifestyle, or sexuality. Come laugh, come cuss, come cry. We can do this.
Currently accepting new clients. So many people today are walking around, suffering in silence, beset with doubt, self-loathing, and self-recriminations. Especially now, as so many are being told their country is against them, self-compassion and self-love are very important pieces in our armor against the onslaught of negativity. A piece many are missing. I'd like to help you find it. Come to a place where you are seen and heard for who you are, without having to explain or defend your identity, lifestyle, or sexuality. Come laugh, come cuss, come cry. We can do this.
Reflective Pathways Counseling Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Auburn, WA 98092 (Online Only)
Are you looking for a supportive environment to explore your mental health and life challenges? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression and/or dealing with a difficult life transition or situation? I offer a compassionate and confidential space where you can freely discuss your struggles and work towards healing and growth.
Are you looking for a supportive environment to explore your mental health and life challenges? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression and/or dealing with a difficult life transition or situation? I offer a compassionate and confidential space where you can freely discuss your struggles and work towards healing and growth.
Beth-El Counsel serves children, adolescents, and adults actively seeking support and guidance to navigate through life's challenges and improve their overall well-being! Clients may be facing issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts or other mental health concerns. Beth-El Counsel offers a safe and supportive environment where clients can openly express themselves without judgment and receive effective therapeutic interventions tailored to their unique circumstances. These clients may also require practical tools and strategies to cope with their difficulties and make positive changes in their lives!
Beth-El Counsel serves children, adolescents, and adults actively seeking support and guidance to navigate through life's challenges and improve their overall well-being! Clients may be facing issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts or other mental health concerns. Beth-El Counsel offers a safe and supportive environment where clients can openly express themselves without judgment and receive effective therapeutic interventions tailored to their unique circumstances. These clients may also require practical tools and strategies to cope with their difficulties and make positive changes in their lives!
I use equine-assisted therapy model Eagala. The client chooses the pace and what to work on. Clients who have experienced trauma, anxieties, and other emotional related problems can find that the horses can relate because they are hyper vigilant and reflect back what they sense. As the counselor I allow for the process to work through at its own pace and support the strengths of the client as they emerge. I have several locations in Western WA, in order to ease access. At present I have Enumclaw, Maple Valley, Ravensdale, South Prairie, Monroe, Auburn, Rainier, and Olympia. I have a sliding scale not based just on income.
I use equine-assisted therapy model Eagala. The client chooses the pace and what to work on. Clients who have experienced trauma, anxieties, and other emotional related problems can find that the horses can relate because they are hyper vigilant and reflect back what they sense. As the counselor I allow for the process to work through at its own pace and support the strengths of the client as they emerge. I have several locations in Western WA, in order to ease access. At present I have Enumclaw, Maple Valley, Ravensdale, South Prairie, Monroe, Auburn, Rainier, and Olympia. I have a sliding scale not based just on income.
Sala Tauanu'u Afalava
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Auburn, WA 98092 (Online Only)
To everyone that knows you – you’ve got it all together. But to be honest, the unresolved pain of past trauma negatively affects your mind, body, and overall well-being. Years of unresolved issues leaves you feel tired, overwhelmed and exhausted. You’re not sure how long you can keep up the facade. Perhaps you have been living up to other people’s expectations in addition to your own, and the load feels heavy.
To everyone that knows you – you’ve got it all together. But to be honest, the unresolved pain of past trauma negatively affects your mind, body, and overall well-being. Years of unresolved issues leaves you feel tired, overwhelmed and exhausted. You’re not sure how long you can keep up the facade. Perhaps you have been living up to other people’s expectations in addition to your own, and the load feels heavy.
Kaitlyn Widmer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Auburn, WA 98002 (Online Only)
I operate from a feminist anti-oppressive stance. I am a trauma-informed therapist who is dedicated to helping my clients work through current stressors, relationship challenges, and past trauma. I enjoy working with many client populations and have experience supporting members of the LGBTQIA+ community, survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault, individuals who are grieving, and folx who are navigating challenging or toxic familial relationships. I particularly enjoy working with clients who have childhood and complex trauma and are navigating challenging relationships with their family of origin.
I operate from a feminist anti-oppressive stance. I am a trauma-informed therapist who is dedicated to helping my clients work through current stressors, relationship challenges, and past trauma. I enjoy working with many client populations and have experience supporting members of the LGBTQIA+ community, survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault, individuals who are grieving, and folx who are navigating challenging or toxic familial relationships. I particularly enjoy working with clients who have childhood and complex trauma and are navigating challenging relationships with their family of origin.
My lived experience and training merge to create a helpful skillset that has a positive impact on my work. I work with people who are neurodivergent themselves and/ or people who are trying to understand how to best support a loved one who is neurodivergent. In my work with couples and families, my clients are wanting to understand how to navigate different brain types often alongside navigating very different lived experiences, and different social backgrounds.
My lived experience and training merge to create a helpful skillset that has a positive impact on my work. I work with people who are neurodivergent themselves and/ or people who are trying to understand how to best support a loved one who is neurodivergent. In my work with couples and families, my clients are wanting to understand how to navigate different brain types often alongside navigating very different lived experiences, and different social backgrounds.
Hello! I am glad you are looking for help. We all need it at times. As a clinician, my goal is to assist you in overcoming issues which prevent you from flourishing. If life is overwhelming you, we will begin by building on your present strengths with new skills and insight. Should longstanding patterns of unhelpful thoughts and/or behavior be an issue, I am attachment focused, trained in EMDR and willing to walk with you in rooting out the issues holding you back.
Hello! I am glad you are looking for help. We all need it at times. As a clinician, my goal is to assist you in overcoming issues which prevent you from flourishing. If life is overwhelming you, we will begin by building on your present strengths with new skills and insight. Should longstanding patterns of unhelpful thoughts and/or behavior be an issue, I am attachment focused, trained in EMDR and willing to walk with you in rooting out the issues holding you back.
Are you LGBTQIA, Straight, Gender Non-Conforming or Cisgender and between the ages of 10-50? Then I want to hear from you. You will receive a very laid back, casual and personable approach to individual therapy. The therapy will be gender affirming and welcoming to all.
Are you LGBTQIA, Straight, Gender Non-Conforming or Cisgender and between the ages of 10-50? Then I want to hear from you. You will receive a very laid back, casual and personable approach to individual therapy. The therapy will be gender affirming and welcoming to all.
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Sometimes we can find ourselves just surviving- moving through our daily tasks and engaging with others while on autopilot. Much like zoning out while driving, coming to and wondering where the last ten miles or thirty minutes went, we can “come to" and find ourselves behaving toward ourselves and others in automatic, disconnected, and even reactive ways. We all want and need to feel seen and heard. I hope to provide a space to be seen and heard without judgement. .
Sometimes we can find ourselves just surviving- moving through our daily tasks and engaging with others while on autopilot. Much like zoning out while driving, coming to and wondering where the last ten miles or thirty minutes went, we can “come to" and find ourselves behaving toward ourselves and others in automatic, disconnected, and even reactive ways. We all want and need to feel seen and heard. I hope to provide a space to be seen and heard without judgement. .
Janice Nordland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, WA 98092
My goal is to support your mental well-being by helping you work through managing your problems. Self-awareness, social-awareness, and education are among my overarching therapeutic goals. Viewing individuals within the context of their environment helps me understand and assess clients. I believe in the importance of collaborative partnerships and strengthening relationships. Above all, I want you to feel cared for and supported. **I currently do not bill insurance companies. Please see the insurance section for more information.**
My goal is to support your mental well-being by helping you work through managing your problems. Self-awareness, social-awareness, and education are among my overarching therapeutic goals. Viewing individuals within the context of their environment helps me understand and assess clients. I believe in the importance of collaborative partnerships and strengthening relationships. Above all, I want you to feel cared for and supported. **I currently do not bill insurance companies. Please see the insurance section for more information.**
Life doesn't always turn out like we expected or planned. All of us experience different degrees of struggle on our individual journey. Over the last 8 years I have been working with adolescents, teens, college students, adults and athletes in areas of anxiety, depression, stress, grief, life transitions and much more. I believe people who struggle with anxiety and depression can thrive when they have a safe place to process what they are feeling. I believe that being present on your path, growing toward your goals and healing any past or present hurt can help you be the very best version of yourself.
Life doesn't always turn out like we expected or planned. All of us experience different degrees of struggle on our individual journey. Over the last 8 years I have been working with adolescents, teens, college students, adults and athletes in areas of anxiety, depression, stress, grief, life transitions and much more. I believe people who struggle with anxiety and depression can thrive when they have a safe place to process what they are feeling. I believe that being present on your path, growing toward your goals and healing any past or present hurt can help you be the very best version of yourself.
Hi, I'm Nick. I'm a therapist trainee in Washington state. I typically work with religious trauma, LGBTQ+ and men's issues. My personal experiences have instilled in me a deep empathy and understanding of the challenges individuals face, particularly those related to identity, relationships, and issues around religion.
Hi, I'm Nick. I'm a therapist trainee in Washington state. I typically work with religious trauma, LGBTQ+ and men's issues. My personal experiences have instilled in me a deep empathy and understanding of the challenges individuals face, particularly those related to identity, relationships, and issues around religion.
Brandee Boyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Auburn, WA 98001 (Online Only)
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected? I'm here to help. As an experienced therapist, I support adults navigating trauma, faith transitions, anxiety, depression, and sexual health challenges. Together, we'll create a safe space to explore your story, heal, and grow. Let's embark on your journey to a brighter, more fulfilling life!
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected? I'm here to help. As an experienced therapist, I support adults navigating trauma, faith transitions, anxiety, depression, and sexual health challenges. Together, we'll create a safe space to explore your story, heal, and grow. Let's embark on your journey to a brighter, more fulfilling life!
Katie Kitzing
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, SUDP, CECP, CBCP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Auburn, WA 98002
Are you done with traditional talk therapy and looking for a unique approach? If you are someone ready to get out of your brain and into your body to find healing, then you’re in the right place. Instead of trying to find the “why” behind your struggles with your thinking brain, lets allow your body to show you the roots to your struggles. I do this with the use of somatic exercises (including mindfulness and Brainspotting), and Muscle Testing. Muscle Testing is a natural form of bio-feedback that aims to find and release unprocessed emotions , beliefs, and trauma from the body. I incorporate CBT and DBT approaches in my therapy.
Are you done with traditional talk therapy and looking for a unique approach? If you are someone ready to get out of your brain and into your body to find healing, then you’re in the right place. Instead of trying to find the “why” behind your struggles with your thinking brain, lets allow your body to show you the roots to your struggles. I do this with the use of somatic exercises (including mindfulness and Brainspotting), and Muscle Testing. Muscle Testing is a natural form of bio-feedback that aims to find and release unprocessed emotions , beliefs, and trauma from the body. I incorporate CBT and DBT approaches in my therapy.
Jennifer R Trefonas
Counselor, MS, LMHC, MHP
Verified Verified
Auburn, WA 98002
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I am Jennifer R. Trefonas, MS, LMHC, MHP. I was initially licensed in FL in 1992, moved to WA 2002; licensed WA 2001. I ENJOY assisting INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, COUPLES, & CHILDREN in overcoming obstacles. I AM ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Contact me for HELP with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction issues, bullying, grief, feeling shamed, taken advantage of, abuse of any kind, trouble at work, getting along with others, HOW TO BE HAPPY and POSITIVE, hypnosis, and most anything! I'm NOT PARANOID, but that is funny,,,:)
Hello, I am Jennifer R. Trefonas, MS, LMHC, MHP. I was initially licensed in FL in 1992, moved to WA 2002; licensed WA 2001. I ENJOY assisting INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, COUPLES, & CHILDREN in overcoming obstacles. I AM ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Contact me for HELP with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction issues, bullying, grief, feeling shamed, taken advantage of, abuse of any kind, trouble at work, getting along with others, HOW TO BE HAPPY and POSITIVE, hypnosis, and most anything! I'm NOT PARANOID, but that is funny,,,:)
Candace Raine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Auburn, WA 98001 (Online Only)
Candace is passionate about providing a patient-centric approach within a therapeutic relationship and has experience with Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Executive Functioning Training, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Therapy, and interpersonal and assertive communication training.
Candace is passionate about providing a patient-centric approach within a therapeutic relationship and has experience with Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Executive Functioning Training, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Therapy, and interpersonal and assertive communication training.
Esther J Kim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Auburn, WA 98092
Greetings and welcome to my page. Everyone has a story that matters. Telling our story benefits us in many ways. It connects us from the past and future to our present lives. It is through these stories, that healing and growth can happen and a more resilient you can arise.
Greetings and welcome to my page. Everyone has a story that matters. Telling our story benefits us in many ways. It connects us from the past and future to our present lives. It is through these stories, that healing and growth can happen and a more resilient you can arise.
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Strength-Based Therapists
How does strength-based therapy work?
During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.
Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?
Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.
How long does strength-based therapy last?
There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.
How effective is strength-based therapy?
Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.