First Choice Health | FCH Therapists in Federal Way, WA

Currently has a waitlist for new clients.... Sometimes life gets to be too much. We lean on our supports, but somehow, they are not able to help us the way that they used to and doing it on our own isn’t working anymore. This is a common experience for people of all ages and in all circumstances. When life becomes too much to handle, sometimes it can be helpful to sit down with a trained professional to explore the challenges in your life and gain new insight that can bring you to a more enjoyable future. I enjoy working with individuals and families struggling with relational issues and boundaries.

I am honored to hear the stories of others and come alongside them in darker, discouraging, confusing, or seemingly impossible times. I offer my clients a trusting and safe environment in which to explore and discover the complexities of their worlds. I offer individual and couples therapy for those struggling with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, finding identity, relationship concerns, and stress management.

Twin Lakes Counseling provides individual, couple, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in the South Sound community. We are a group of marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors who offer quality, affordable mental health services for a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, pre- and post-natal work, and relationship conflict. We have clinicians trained in play therapy, the Gottman method, TF-CBT, psychodynamic work, and more. Located in Federal Way with easy access to Northeast Tacoma, our neighborhood counseling center makes finding the help you need simple and accessible.

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.

Embarking on a therapeutic journey requires courage, and I deeply value a therapeutic alliance and mutual trust. My approach involves walking alongside clients rather than merely observing, fostering an environment where individuals can explore their values, silence their inner critics, and cultivate a deeper sense of self-compassion. I provide a safe and judgment-free space for clients to share their stories, enabling them to transition seamlessly from one chapter to the next. My commitment is to create an inclusive and supportive atmosphere that honors the unique experiences and backgrounds of each individual.

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.

I have a passion for serving and helping others through different aspects of life and my goal is to help you grow and create meaningful and impactful change in positive ways for your own life. I am an associate marriage and family therapist who works with individuals, couples, and parent-child relationships. When it comes to individuals, I often work with those who may be dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, or big life changes. When it comes to couples, I often work with those who are looking to re-build their intimacy and connection, strengthen communication, or are dealing with conflicts and past resentment.

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.

Life challenges today can be difficult to face alone and you may find the extra help you need by talking with me. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over fifteen (15) years of counseling experience. What brings someone to see me can be prompted by a personal issue or a family crisis that has been stressful. People also have seen me for life-long problems they have been struggling with. I will meet you where you are and introduce important tools for you to use in resolving whatever you may be dealing with. Remember, there is hope for your situation.

I enjoy working with clients who want to explore their life experiences. Stepping into therapy is an acknowledgement that something isn't adding up to what you want it to be, and my passion is helping you on your journey to become who you want to be. I work with individuals aged 10 and up on issues such as depression, anxiety, neurodiversity, ADHD, autism, relationship struggles, family conflict, school struggles, existential issues, or adjustment problems. Ultimately, whatever your goal is in therapy is my goal as well. There is nothing more fulfilling to me than seeing you meet your goals and growing towards who you want to be.

Do you feel like you’re constantly on alert, that you just can’t make things work anymore? It may seem like there’s no one who gets it. Perhaps you grew up having to be “in charge” because your parents weren’t or couldn’t be. Perhaps you’ve had your worldview shattered—by family, by religion, or by extraordinary/anomalous experiences you don’t talk about for fear of being laughed at or even called crazy. It can be exhausting. And it can be scary to reach out to a therapist because you want to make sure you won’t be judged, that they’ll understand, and most of all that they’ll be able to help.

I provide counseling services to all communities and specialize in non-monogamous relationships, individuals who have participated in the erotic trade industry and the kink and queer communities. My goal is to combat stigmas impacting marginalized communities by creating access to mental health resources. These stigmas create barriers to treatment, contribute to a lack of culturally competent therapeutic resources, infringe upon a person's bodily autonomy and contribute to discriminatory incidents.

Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? I want you to know that I can help and that you are not alone. I help people find their future and reach their maximum potential. I work with a diverse clientele that includes individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. Counseling is available for relationship problems, conflicts, career and lifestyle changes, life coaching, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss including pet loss, and low self-esteem. I use a person-centered approach drawing from several different modalities but most importantly is matching the right modality to the client's needs.

I have always been drawn toward both internal experience and relational dynamics, and find nothing more enlivening than facilitating corrective bonding experiences between a couple or family members. I believe problems and solutions are best understood within their systemic context, and I see the interactional space between people as the primary arena for change. Because of this, I am most in my element when working with couples and families who are caught in chronic cycles of conflict or disconnection. There is nothing so moving as the coming together of two people in moments of true, unscripted vulnerability.

I offer direct and attuned therapy. I support clients in rebuilding (or establishing for the first time) trust within themselves, identifying (or reaffirming) their guiding values, and translating their hopes into action. My work focuses on Perinatal Issues (including Postpartum Depression and Anxiety), the treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating, and Adult ADHD. I value your time, energy, and resources and therefore position therapy to be solution focused. Starting therapy isn't easy, and you are brave. Reach out when you're ready.

I thrive when working with clients who are exploring gender identity, neurodivergence, and/or relationship issues. My aim is to create an open, non-judgmental and collaborative space where we can process what's going on in your life. You may be dealing with past trauma, expectations of society, your family, culture, or a religious upbringing. I believe it is imperative to have a space where you can be heard and validated as your authentic self. I utilize a social justice framework that reflects on how systems of oppression impact us. How can we cope while these systems are activating our nervous systems and dimming our spirit?

I have experience providing therapy to individuals, families, couples, and groups; including outpatient mental health counseling (in-person and telehealth), community outreach, case management, and collaborating with clients other health care providers to best serve them

Are you are experiencing depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol addiction, marital and/or family conflict, grief and loss, trauma, PTSD, self-esteem issues or other mental health concerns? I will help you explore and achieve a deeper understanding of your current situation(s) to better cope and deal with them in a healthy way along with helping you gain a greater self-awareness and the strategies needed to foster and maintain these healthy changes. These strategies involve cognitive and mindfulness learning skills, in part, to change negative thinking and develop skills for living in the here and now.

I work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, anger, relationship problems, trauma recovery, loss and grief, as well as crisis and life transitions. I help individuals and couples recover from painful experiences, overcome barriers that interfere with relationships and wellbeing, and find healthy, satisfying approaches to problems.