Career Counseling Therapists in Federal Way, WA
Specialties include: Loving your Introversion: Western cultures tend to favor extroverted personalities which can lead to anxiety or lowered self-esteem for introverts; Career/Workplace: job loss, work/life balance, 2nd careers; College Counseling: adjustment and academic issues for traditional aged & nontraditional students; Women's Issues: personal/professional identities, depression, self-esteem, fear & anxiety, caregiving.
Welcome! Benjamin Franklin said there were only two things certain in life: death and taxes. I would add a third certainty: change. Change is difficult for most people; even positive change can stir up anxious feelings in us. But change can also be freeing, exhilarating and something to be embraced. I hope to help you on your change journey. I work with adults (age 18 and up) on all types of life stage challenges and transitions and the mental health difficulties those changes often bring.
Specialties include: Loving your Introversion: Western cultures tend to favor extroverted personalities which can lead to anxiety or lowered self-esteem for introverts; Career/Workplace: job loss, work/life balance, 2nd careers; College Counseling: adjustment and academic issues for traditional aged & nontraditional students; Women's Issues: personal/professional identities, depression, self-esteem, fear & anxiety, caregiving.
Welcome! Benjamin Franklin said there were only two things certain in life: death and taxes. I would add a third certainty: change. Change is difficult for most people; even positive change can stir up anxious feelings in us. But change can also be freeing, exhilarating and something to be embraced. I hope to help you on your change journey. I work with adults (age 18 and up) on all types of life stage challenges and transitions and the mental health difficulties those changes often bring.
My job as a counselor is to create a space where you feel safe and supported.
If you are struggling with a relationship, familial issues, a difficult life transition, or just struggling to get through the day-to-day then it is a good time to ask for help.I believe that it is never too late to start counseling and that counseling is a unique experience for everyone.Some people might go to counseling weekly for years, some might go to sessions weekly for 6 months and then transition to biweekly, some might be going to counseling for the first time, and some might be looking for a new counselor.All these experiences are valid, and my goal is to help you figure out what works for you and what you want to achieve.
My job as a counselor is to create a space where you feel safe and supported.
If you are struggling with a relationship, familial issues, a difficult life transition, or just struggling to get through the day-to-day then it is a good time to ask for help.I believe that it is never too late to start counseling and that counseling is a unique experience for everyone.Some people might go to counseling weekly for years, some might go to sessions weekly for 6 months and then transition to biweekly, some might be going to counseling for the first time, and some might be looking for a new counselor.All these experiences are valid, and my goal is to help you figure out what works for you and what you want to achieve.
Mary Vargas
Counselor, MS, MSW, LMHCA, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98003 (Online Only)
I have experience working with children, adolescents, couples, single parents, and the elderly. I also have experience that includes, but is not limited to, grief and loss, domestic violence, substance abuse, and career counseling. I prefer to use the humanistic and strengths-based approach but can change the therapy approach to fit your needs.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, couples, single parents, and the elderly. I also have experience that includes, but is not limited to, grief and loss, domestic violence, substance abuse, and career counseling. I prefer to use the humanistic and strengths-based approach but can change the therapy approach to fit your needs.
I am here to offer my sensitivity and empathy around the struggles you might face in life. My goal is to offer a guiding and helping hand so as to traverse mental health challenges together- no matter how difficult they may be. Life can be challenging at times, and I invite you to reach out and get some support on your path. I look forward to meeting and eventually working with you if you find our connection to be the right fit.
I am here to offer my sensitivity and empathy around the struggles you might face in life. My goal is to offer a guiding and helping hand so as to traverse mental health challenges together- no matter how difficult they may be. Life can be challenging at times, and I invite you to reach out and get some support on your path. I look forward to meeting and eventually working with you if you find our connection to be the right fit.
Manya Perkins is passionate about working with people in high stress occupations. She specializes in military, law enforcement, veterans, and first responders. Her specialties are stress, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, crisis and trauma, PTSD, post-traumatic recovery, and post-traumatic growth. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate in Washington State, with a Master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Liberty University. Her goal is to bring her clients back to a state of calm confidence in their ability to handle stress in their lives.
Manya Perkins is passionate about working with people in high stress occupations. She specializes in military, law enforcement, veterans, and first responders. Her specialties are stress, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, crisis and trauma, PTSD, post-traumatic recovery, and post-traumatic growth. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate in Washington State, with a Master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Liberty University. Her goal is to bring her clients back to a state of calm confidence in their ability to handle stress in their lives.
I specialize in working with individuals and families struggling with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD/ADD, Learning Disorders and other Neuropsychological or Psychological Issues.
I specialize in working with individuals and families struggling with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD/ADD, Learning Disorders and other Neuropsychological or Psychological Issues.
Successful Essentials is counseling embraces diversity and inclusion with lifelong support tailored to your needs. Tailoring this experience is at the core of our services because your definition of “success” is never the same as that of the person next to you. To achieve success, we need to understand you, your wants, your dreams, and your mentality.
Successful Essentials is counseling embraces diversity and inclusion with lifelong support tailored to your needs. Tailoring this experience is at the core of our services because your definition of “success” is never the same as that of the person next to you. To achieve success, we need to understand you, your wants, your dreams, and your mentality.
My goal as a therapist is to assist you in finding practical solutions to your life problems, and to help you take positive steps to experience a more fulfilling life. You will come away from our time together with useful tools which will empower you to enjoy your life and your relationships to the fullest degree.
My goal as a therapist is to assist you in finding practical solutions to your life problems, and to help you take positive steps to experience a more fulfilling life. You will come away from our time together with useful tools which will empower you to enjoy your life and your relationships to the fullest degree.
My clients want change and growth in their lives and/or their relationships, but they often don't know where to start. Or, they might have made the enormous first steps of moving towards change and growth only to feel stuck and unsure of how to move forward. My clients find that within the experience of being truly heard, accepted, validated, and supported, that the door between where they are and the change they want begins to unlock and slowly open. My approach focuses on unlocking and discovering the strengths that we don't always realize we have, on building new coping skills, and on creating new understanding and connections.
My clients want change and growth in their lives and/or their relationships, but they often don't know where to start. Or, they might have made the enormous first steps of moving towards change and growth only to feel stuck and unsure of how to move forward. My clients find that within the experience of being truly heard, accepted, validated, and supported, that the door between where they are and the change they want begins to unlock and slowly open. My approach focuses on unlocking and discovering the strengths that we don't always realize we have, on building new coping skills, and on creating new understanding and connections.
I offer comprehensive support and services to individuals in need. My expertise includes working with adults, adolescents, men, women, and new immigrants, ensuring a broad range of care tailored to diverse needs. For individuals who are unhoused and face substance use challenges, I provide immediate assistance by securing shelter and food. I emphasize safety first and advocate for my clients to help them develop a plan to improve their overall situation.
I offer comprehensive support and services to individuals in need. My expertise includes working with adults, adolescents, men, women, and new immigrants, ensuring a broad range of care tailored to diverse needs. For individuals who are unhoused and face substance use challenges, I provide immediate assistance by securing shelter and food. I emphasize safety first and advocate for my clients to help them develop a plan to improve their overall situation.
Tiffany Alexis Leal
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98023 (Online Only)
My desire is to collaborate with clients on navigating their journey through life, relationships, and with themselves. I work with all identities and partnerships and affirm LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and all marginalized communities. I work with individuals, couples, and families including children, adolescents, and young adults, who are experiencing a variety of stressors and mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, stress, relational conflict, and life transitions.
My desire is to collaborate with clients on navigating their journey through life, relationships, and with themselves. I work with all identities and partnerships and affirm LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and all marginalized communities. I work with individuals, couples, and families including children, adolescents, and young adults, who are experiencing a variety of stressors and mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, stress, relational conflict, and life transitions.
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Holly enjoys actively working with clients to help them see that transformation and healing is possible. She is particularly interested in working with individuals and couples experiencing life transitions, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex-PTSD, anxiety and depression. Holly is experienced in supporting single parents on their journey, clergy, and values being able to serve the military and first responder communities. Holly views her clients as having many strengths before starting therapy while also having immense potential for growth, change, and healing.
Holly enjoys actively working with clients to help them see that transformation and healing is possible. She is particularly interested in working with individuals and couples experiencing life transitions, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex-PTSD, anxiety and depression. Holly is experienced in supporting single parents on their journey, clergy, and values being able to serve the military and first responder communities. Holly views her clients as having many strengths before starting therapy while also having immense potential for growth, change, and healing.
Moore Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Federal Way, WA 98003
Greg is currently accepting new clients, for in person sessions only. He works with men on life transitions, anxiety and depression, relationship challenges, work issues and spiritual questions. He also works with couples, using Prepare/Enrich as an assessment tool and a broad assortment of therapeutic techniques. Greg serves as Chaplain to the Washington State Patrol. He has specialized training in the issues faced by first responders and veterans. He offers compassion, safety, and respect to his clients. Clients for whom spiritual faith is important will find him able and happy to integrate that into their work together.
Greg is currently accepting new clients, for in person sessions only. He works with men on life transitions, anxiety and depression, relationship challenges, work issues and spiritual questions. He also works with couples, using Prepare/Enrich as an assessment tool and a broad assortment of therapeutic techniques. Greg serves as Chaplain to the Washington State Patrol. He has specialized training in the issues faced by first responders and veterans. He offers compassion, safety, and respect to his clients. Clients for whom spiritual faith is important will find him able and happy to integrate that into their work together.
Are you struggling with issues regarding condemnation, guilt, shame, or emptiness? Do you lack confidence or feel powerless in the face of conflict? Have relationships become hard to maintain and lack the proper communication needed to go forward? My desire is to come alongside you to help you overcome whatever challenges you have and may encounter. I consider myself to be a Person-Centered counselor who uses Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in sessions. This includes my specialty in Faith-Based approaches for those who have a foundational Christian belief.
Are you struggling with issues regarding condemnation, guilt, shame, or emptiness? Do you lack confidence or feel powerless in the face of conflict? Have relationships become hard to maintain and lack the proper communication needed to go forward? My desire is to come alongside you to help you overcome whatever challenges you have and may encounter. I consider myself to be a Person-Centered counselor who uses Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in sessions. This includes my specialty in Faith-Based approaches for those who have a foundational Christian belief.
Therapy sessions with NIO Counseling are a non-judgmental environment and the client is not just another client. The individual or family blazes the trail and we are in the accompanying seat in reaching the goal of therapy, through clinical guidance that encourages all to thrive during and after therapy sessions. There is a focus on family systems theory and the unit's complex interaction as the basis for treatment. Anxiety, stress, fear, isolation, being overwhelmed, being out of control in everyday circumstances, and the feeling of loss or the unknown can be unbundled for a more productive and fulfilling living. Hope is here!
Therapy sessions with NIO Counseling are a non-judgmental environment and the client is not just another client. The individual or family blazes the trail and we are in the accompanying seat in reaching the goal of therapy, through clinical guidance that encourages all to thrive during and after therapy sessions. There is a focus on family systems theory and the unit's complex interaction as the basis for treatment. Anxiety, stress, fear, isolation, being overwhelmed, being out of control in everyday circumstances, and the feeling of loss or the unknown can be unbundled for a more productive and fulfilling living. Hope is here!
You're deeply worthy, just as you are. Difficult life experiences can sometimes create a sense of disconnection from that truth. Maybe you're feeling lost, stuck, misunderstood, isolated, or overwhelmed. The way you feel right now is valid -and- your story doesn't stop there. You have everything you need within you to reclaim your next chapter and beyond. You don't have to move through this alone, though. A good therapist can offer a safe, empathetic space to help you understand your past in a more empowered way, release unhelpful narratives, skillfully notice and shift patterns, and embrace the inner resources you've had all along.
You're deeply worthy, just as you are. Difficult life experiences can sometimes create a sense of disconnection from that truth. Maybe you're feeling lost, stuck, misunderstood, isolated, or overwhelmed. The way you feel right now is valid -and- your story doesn't stop there. You have everything you need within you to reclaim your next chapter and beyond. You don't have to move through this alone, though. A good therapist can offer a safe, empathetic space to help you understand your past in a more empowered way, release unhelpful narratives, skillfully notice and shift patterns, and embrace the inner resources you've had all along.
HOPE is the only thing stronger than fear. Are you looking for a therapist to hope with you? I will. Have you found yourself bound and unable to move past your hurting circumstances? Facing challenges in your home & family life? What is the condition of your heart? You're reading this because you are ready for CHANGE! Learn how to apply LASTING solutions to the issues in your life. I'll help you envision, fall in love with, and then create your best future. Aim for change. Hope with me. Let's get started!
HOPE is the only thing stronger than fear. Are you looking for a therapist to hope with you? I will. Have you found yourself bound and unable to move past your hurting circumstances? Facing challenges in your home & family life? What is the condition of your heart? You're reading this because you are ready for CHANGE! Learn how to apply LASTING solutions to the issues in your life. I'll help you envision, fall in love with, and then create your best future. Aim for change. Hope with me. Let's get started!
Carly Palady Klee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98003 (Online Only)
I have approximately 2-3 openings at this time due to Summer Vacations and Military Deployments of clients! Please message your name, best contact information, and insurance type and I will respond after leave. Thank you! I am professionally trained in trauma-focused EMDR, CBT, CPT, and ACT therapy protocols for PTSD, Anxiety, Depression and Chronic Health/Disabilities. As well, I privately coach high-performing women to go from burnout to breakthrough in their careers, with less stress while better juggling family and work-life balance!
I have approximately 2-3 openings at this time due to Summer Vacations and Military Deployments of clients! Please message your name, best contact information, and insurance type and I will respond after leave. Thank you! I am professionally trained in trauma-focused EMDR, CBT, CPT, and ACT therapy protocols for PTSD, Anxiety, Depression and Chronic Health/Disabilities. As well, I privately coach high-performing women to go from burnout to breakthrough in their careers, with less stress while better juggling family and work-life balance!
Richard W. Solitaire
Counselor, MA, MHP, LMHC, CMHS, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98023 (Online Only)
As an African-American male providing therapy since 2007, I bring a multicultural perspective that has enabled me to work effectively with a wide range of clients. I'm a licensed mental health therapist who mainly works from a Cognitive Behavioral and Humanistic Therapeutic approach to help address many issues in counseling. My belief is that people and families experience different problems and need help to navigate through them by addressing their thoughts, feelings, behaviors and relationships with others. Washington State Approved LICENSED CLINICAL SUPERVISOR.
As an African-American male providing therapy since 2007, I bring a multicultural perspective that has enabled me to work effectively with a wide range of clients. I'm a licensed mental health therapist who mainly works from a Cognitive Behavioral and Humanistic Therapeutic approach to help address many issues in counseling. My belief is that people and families experience different problems and need help to navigate through them by addressing their thoughts, feelings, behaviors and relationships with others. Washington State Approved LICENSED CLINICAL SUPERVISOR.
Logan Carrington Renggli
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98003 (Online Only)
My name is Logan Renggli and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My mission is to bring attention to the importance of mental health and to nurture strong mental health practices in our society. I plan to bring previously taboo topics to the surface and out in the open through conversation and public speaking and to normalize every day experiences that so often make us feel marginalized. My goal is to help people love themselves a little bit more and struggle a little bit less. For the past four years Logan has been working with families, individuals, and children in the private sector.
My name is Logan Renggli and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My mission is to bring attention to the importance of mental health and to nurture strong mental health practices in our society. I plan to bring previously taboo topics to the surface and out in the open through conversation and public speaking and to normalize every day experiences that so often make us feel marginalized. My goal is to help people love themselves a little bit more and struggle a little bit less. For the past four years Logan has been working with families, individuals, and children in the private sector.
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How do I know if I need career counseling?
Determining whether a career counselor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counseling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counselor.
Who can benefit from career counseling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counseling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counseling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counselor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counseling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.
How long does career counseling typically last?
The length of career counseling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking. Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counseling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counselor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.
How to prepare for career counseling?
Clients can prepare for career counseling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counselor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counselor, particularly if the career counselor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counseling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.