Family Systems Therapists in Fife, WA
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My passion is in helping people and those they love find peace as they navigate anxiety, depression, stress, and faith transitions. I enjoy working with LGBTQIA youth, individuals, couples and their families. I also have experience with compulsive eating, and self-esteem struggles. Additionally, I have training in guiding couples as they struggle to reconnect, improve their communication, and address concerns around sexual intimacy.
My passion is in helping people and those they love find peace as they navigate anxiety, depression, stress, and faith transitions. I enjoy working with LGBTQIA youth, individuals, couples and their families. I also have experience with compulsive eating, and self-esteem struggles. Additionally, I have training in guiding couples as they struggle to reconnect, improve their communication, and address concerns around sexual intimacy.
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Lisa Rodgers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Fife, WA 98424 (Online Only)
Hurts from past experiences can create emotional and mental roadblocks that can keep us from achieving the quality of life and relationships we long for. If the problems in your life are causing you to feel anxious, stuck or alone there is hope. Therapy can offer the support and tools to help you heal, learn and grow so you can overcome the challenges in your life. I believe that developing healthy self-esteem and secure relationship bonds are key to emotional and mental well-being. I work with teens, couples and adults to build on their strengths and improve their relationship with self and others.
Hurts from past experiences can create emotional and mental roadblocks that can keep us from achieving the quality of life and relationships we long for. If the problems in your life are causing you to feel anxious, stuck or alone there is hope. Therapy can offer the support and tools to help you heal, learn and grow so you can overcome the challenges in your life. I believe that developing healthy self-esteem and secure relationship bonds are key to emotional and mental well-being. I work with teens, couples and adults to build on their strengths and improve their relationship with self and others.
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I am passionate about being present with individuals as they experience disappointment, pain, despair, and joy in life and relationships. Sometimes, we need help navigating. I believe together we will discover the power and insight already within you. We undergo a process of examining your inner life, dreams, fantasies, and imagination to discover the inspiration that will allow you to live an authentic life. My approach is individually-focused and relationship-driven. Whatever challenges you are facing; that with a bit of goodwill and openness, much can be uncovered in a relatively short period of time.
I am passionate about being present with individuals as they experience disappointment, pain, despair, and joy in life and relationships. Sometimes, we need help navigating. I believe together we will discover the power and insight already within you. We undergo a process of examining your inner life, dreams, fantasies, and imagination to discover the inspiration that will allow you to live an authentic life. My approach is individually-focused and relationship-driven. Whatever challenges you are facing; that with a bit of goodwill and openness, much can be uncovered in a relatively short period of time.
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Remove the obstacles that keep you from living your life fully. I specialize in the treatment of trauma and abuse, sexual addiction, love addiction, codependency, and relationship issues, depression, anxiety and other road blocks to living a full life. I have been trained in Post Induction Therapy ("PIT") by Pia Mellody at the Meadows in Arizona. This model focuses on the origins of adult dysfunctional behaviors by exploring early childhood issues that have fueled various additions, codependency, depression and painful relationships.
Remove the obstacles that keep you from living your life fully. I specialize in the treatment of trauma and abuse, sexual addiction, love addiction, codependency, and relationship issues, depression, anxiety and other road blocks to living a full life. I have been trained in Post Induction Therapy ("PIT") by Pia Mellody at the Meadows in Arizona. This model focuses on the origins of adult dysfunctional behaviors by exploring early childhood issues that have fueled various additions, codependency, depression and painful relationships.
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Nurturing Couples and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fife, WA 98424
Are you experiencing a lack of connection and or trust within your relationship? Do you feel you struggle to understand your significant other? Do you sometimes feel like you can't be vulnerable or trust your significant other? As we learn to feel safe in a family, we learn to open up and turn to each other. I know that family and loved ones are an important part of our mental and social health. Negative relationships can have an effect on your ability to feel good about yourself. Depression anxiety stress and many other issues are affected by our relationships. Improving your relationship will improve all aspects of your life.
Are you experiencing a lack of connection and or trust within your relationship? Do you feel you struggle to understand your significant other? Do you sometimes feel like you can't be vulnerable or trust your significant other? As we learn to feel safe in a family, we learn to open up and turn to each other. I know that family and loved ones are an important part of our mental and social health. Negative relationships can have an effect on your ability to feel good about yourself. Depression anxiety stress and many other issues are affected by our relationships. Improving your relationship will improve all aspects of your life.
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I primarily use Emotion Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems as my grounding theories.
I am committed to helping adult individuals and couples find deeper understanding, connection, and peace in their lives. I work with adults on anxiety, overwhelm, loneliness, relationship issues, conflict, life changes and transitions, dating, parenting, friendship, identity work, and more. My work focuses on first identifying and communicating emotional experiences; and then tracking and disrupting patterns that occur individually and in relationships. I believe in collaborating side by side to define and work toward your goals together.
I primarily use Emotion Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems as my grounding theories.
I am committed to helping adult individuals and couples find deeper understanding, connection, and peace in their lives. I work with adults on anxiety, overwhelm, loneliness, relationship issues, conflict, life changes and transitions, dating, parenting, friendship, identity work, and more. My work focuses on first identifying and communicating emotional experiences; and then tracking and disrupting patterns that occur individually and in relationships. I believe in collaborating side by side to define and work toward your goals together.
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Camille A. Saunders
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98443 (Online Only)
Struggling with anxiety despite ‘knowing better’? You deserve a therapist that truly understands you. You’re not just anxious, you’re caught up in external expectations. Your anxiety isn't impacting just you at this point it's starting to creep into your relationships and work life as well. You want a therapist that knows what it's like, won't shame you, and understands how hard it is. Your life seems to revolve around making sure everyone else is comfortable, at the expense of your own well-being. What would happen if you broke the cycle?
Struggling with anxiety despite ‘knowing better’? You deserve a therapist that truly understands you. You’re not just anxious, you’re caught up in external expectations. Your anxiety isn't impacting just you at this point it's starting to creep into your relationships and work life as well. You want a therapist that knows what it's like, won't shame you, and understands how hard it is. Your life seems to revolve around making sure everyone else is comfortable, at the expense of your own well-being. What would happen if you broke the cycle?
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Carrie Cochran, Trauma & Relationship Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98443
Hi, if you are here, you’re likely struggling with something in your life, relationships, overwhelming stress or anxiety, difficulty managing emotions or unresolved issues from your past. Do you find yourself constantly worried and overthinking everything? Are you irritable and feeling guilty about being short with your loved ones. Would you like to be better able to manage your emotions and thoughts and have more awareness and control over your actions and responses? Or maybe you are curious about therapy and want to know if it can help you find more joy, love and peace in your life.
Hi, if you are here, you’re likely struggling with something in your life, relationships, overwhelming stress or anxiety, difficulty managing emotions or unresolved issues from your past. Do you find yourself constantly worried and overthinking everything? Are you irritable and feeling guilty about being short with your loved ones. Would you like to be better able to manage your emotions and thoughts and have more awareness and control over your actions and responses? Or maybe you are curious about therapy and want to know if it can help you find more joy, love and peace in your life.
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Andrea Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edgewood, WA 98371
Relationships are key to the individual human experience. I believe that it is no coincidence that when we find ourselves struggling in relationships, it has a profound effect on our individual emotional well being, just as experiencing a challenging life event can lead to difficulties in our close relationships. My practice specializes in therapy for individuals, couples, and families who are seeking to strengthen their current relationships following recent conflict, a difficult life event, individual or family trauma, or any other disruptive experiences. I am also currently accepting therapist trainees (post graduate) in need of clinical supervision.
Relationships are key to the individual human experience. I believe that it is no coincidence that when we find ourselves struggling in relationships, it has a profound effect on our individual emotional well being, just as experiencing a challenging life event can lead to difficulties in our close relationships. My practice specializes in therapy for individuals, couples, and families who are seeking to strengthen their current relationships following recent conflict, a difficult life event, individual or family trauma, or any other disruptive experiences. I am also currently accepting therapist trainees (post graduate) in need of clinical supervision.
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Jessica Scales
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Milton, WA 98354 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Not Accepting New Client When life gets busy, it is easy to wake up and find yourself not where you expected to be. I help people reconnect with themselves and in their relationships- whether this is healing from an affair, finding the spark again, to figuring out what makes you feel happy and alive. I believe that we can heal from hurt and live a life we love, but we must reconnect with ourselves and others in order to find peace. I also enjoy working with woman who are pregnant or postpartum, as this can be an overwhelming, yet exciting time in life.
Not Accepting New Client When life gets busy, it is easy to wake up and find yourself not where you expected to be. I help people reconnect with themselves and in their relationships- whether this is healing from an affair, finding the spark again, to figuring out what makes you feel happy and alive. I believe that we can heal from hurt and live a life we love, but we must reconnect with ourselves and others in order to find peace. I also enjoy working with woman who are pregnant or postpartum, as this can be an overwhelming, yet exciting time in life.
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I will help you improve your relationship communication, work through the pain to find forgiveness, and learn solid ways to connect for a more rewarding relationship. I can help you make sense of the present, teach you skills for your journey, and support you while you learn to write the next chapter of your story. I am here to create a safe, open space for you to talk about or to help you identify your personal goals and wants. I want to help guide you to a less stressful life and to foster caring and loving relationships with others and yourself.
I will help you improve your relationship communication, work through the pain to find forgiveness, and learn solid ways to connect for a more rewarding relationship. I can help you make sense of the present, teach you skills for your journey, and support you while you learn to write the next chapter of your story. I am here to create a safe, open space for you to talk about or to help you identify your personal goals and wants. I want to help guide you to a less stressful life and to foster caring and loving relationships with others and yourself.
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Ellen Napolitano
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milton, WA 98354 (Online Only)
Maybe you have found yourself worrying more than usual, not feeling like yourself, struggling to communicate with your partner, or needing help with parenting decisions. Let's work together to discover what works for you. Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you're continuing your therapy journey, I will meet you where you are and walk alongside you throughout this process. Choosing to come to therapy can feel like a daunting decision.
Maybe you have found yourself worrying more than usual, not feeling like yourself, struggling to communicate with your partner, or needing help with parenting decisions. Let's work together to discover what works for you. Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you're continuing your therapy journey, I will meet you where you are and walk alongside you throughout this process. Choosing to come to therapy can feel like a daunting decision.
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Alex Wilder
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Edgewood, WA 98371 (Online Only)
Are you tired of therapists starting their bios with rhetorical sentences? (I’ve always wanted to start my bio that way). I am energized by working with people who feel tired of the ‘usual’ therapy process, and I love supporting people in their process toward increasing their life and relationship satisfaction by learning (and relearning) effective skills. Often these tools are obscured by coping skills that have been successfully utilized for short-term survival and therefore turned into habits. I love working with families (including couples), and individuals who are willing to show up.
Are you tired of therapists starting their bios with rhetorical sentences? (I’ve always wanted to start my bio that way). I am energized by working with people who feel tired of the ‘usual’ therapy process, and I love supporting people in their process toward increasing their life and relationship satisfaction by learning (and relearning) effective skills. Often these tools are obscured by coping skills that have been successfully utilized for short-term survival and therefore turned into habits. I love working with families (including couples), and individuals who are willing to show up.
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My practice includes working with couples/relationships, parent-child, families, adolescents (13+), and individuals. I welcome clients of all backgrounds and identities. In a world brimming with endless distractions and disconnection, it’s completely natural to feel a bit overwhelmed and purposeless. At times like these, seeking therapy can be a wonderful opportunity to take a breather and carve out a nurturing space to reconnect with your own needs, your relationships, and your family.
My practice includes working with couples/relationships, parent-child, families, adolescents (13+), and individuals. I welcome clients of all backgrounds and identities. In a world brimming with endless distractions and disconnection, it’s completely natural to feel a bit overwhelmed and purposeless. At times like these, seeking therapy can be a wonderful opportunity to take a breather and carve out a nurturing space to reconnect with your own needs, your relationships, and your family.
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Julie Ann Youngblood
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CMHS, MHP
Verified Verified
Edgewood, WA 98371 (Online Only)
Ms. Youngblood is a graduate of the University of Oregon with a BS in Psychology and Sociology, with a minor in Music, as well as Pacific Lutheran University with a MA in Social Sciences in Organizational Systems and Counseling. She has over 40 years of experience working in behavioral health. This includes program management of community mental health services, case management, therapy and group therapy. She also has over a decade of managed care experience working for insurance companies, performing utilization management and supervision of therapists and case managers. Ms. Youngblood is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Ms. Youngblood is a graduate of the University of Oregon with a BS in Psychology and Sociology, with a minor in Music, as well as Pacific Lutheran University with a MA in Social Sciences in Organizational Systems and Counseling. She has over 40 years of experience working in behavioral health. This includes program management of community mental health services, case management, therapy and group therapy. She also has over a decade of managed care experience working for insurance companies, performing utilization management and supervision of therapists and case managers. Ms. Youngblood is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
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Elisabeth Esmiol Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98023 (Online Only)
Do you want to improve communication and understanding, work through past hurts such as infidelity, rebuild trust or increase intimacy? I am committed to helping people connect, heal and build mutually respectful, loving relationships. I work from a relational-experiential perspective which gives each person room to voice their desires and needs while learning to engage in new patterns and ways of being together. I enjoy working with people in any stage of relationship and I am committed to working together to help you reach your goals.
Do you want to improve communication and understanding, work through past hurts such as infidelity, rebuild trust or increase intimacy? I am committed to helping people connect, heal and build mutually respectful, loving relationships. I work from a relational-experiential perspective which gives each person room to voice their desires and needs while learning to engage in new patterns and ways of being together. I enjoy working with people in any stage of relationship and I am committed to working together to help you reach your goals.
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Martin A Phillips
LPC Intern, PhD, CATSM, ABS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98443 (Online Only)
My mantra is “no matter who you are, where you are from, or what your story, you will be cared for”. Let’s cry together, laugh together, and move you forward on your journey. No matter what you bring into our therapy space, you are believed, valued, and cared for. I strive to offer you a safe space to be heard, and understood. All are welcome. I believe in offering a holistic, integrative approach and together we will help you find yourself again, safely explore relationships and take life one step at a time. I am here to support you, accept your values and beliefs, and never judge.
My mantra is “no matter who you are, where you are from, or what your story, you will be cared for”. Let’s cry together, laugh together, and move you forward on your journey. No matter what you bring into our therapy space, you are believed, valued, and cared for. I strive to offer you a safe space to be heard, and understood. All are welcome. I believe in offering a holistic, integrative approach and together we will help you find yourself again, safely explore relationships and take life one step at a time. I am here to support you, accept your values and beliefs, and never judge.
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I am a Marriage and Family Therapist bringing over 12 years of experience supporting clients through various life stressors including grief, anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, relationship struggles, LGBTQ+ related issues, and much more. I believe that my role in the therapeutic relationship is to listen to your story, provide empathy, spend time working through feelings/experiences, highlight your individual and relational strengths, then use those strengths to help you reach your goals.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist bringing over 12 years of experience supporting clients through various life stressors including grief, anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, relationship struggles, LGBTQ+ related issues, and much more. I believe that my role in the therapeutic relationship is to listen to your story, provide empathy, spend time working through feelings/experiences, highlight your individual and relational strengths, then use those strengths to help you reach your goals.
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Casey Kozlov
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milton, WA 98354
Not accepting new clients
Are your thoughts preventing you from obtaining the things you want in life, the relationships you want to have? Are you having a difficult time understanding why you do the things you do? I am here to work with you to explore how your experiences are contributing to your current thought processes, emotional states, and relationship patterns. I enjoy working with teens and adults who feel challenged by anxiety, communication, boundaries, transitions, and relationship difficulties.
Are your thoughts preventing you from obtaining the things you want in life, the relationships you want to have? Are you having a difficult time understanding why you do the things you do? I am here to work with you to explore how your experiences are contributing to your current thought processes, emotional states, and relationship patterns. I enjoy working with teens and adults who feel challenged by anxiety, communication, boundaries, transitions, and relationship difficulties.
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Germé Poston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPH, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98422 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Contact by PHONE preferred. If by EMAIL make sure to check your JUNK mail for a response from me. I am here to help you through your issues and concerns. Whether they be old or new ones I am here to help you develop a sense of control, order and relief from whatever is causing havoc and or issues in your life. All sessions are individualized and focused around the client as a whole. It takes two to tango. I will never push my clients over their capacity but I will challenge you to believe in yourself, put in the work to reach the goals and the person you want to be in life.
Contact by PHONE preferred. If by EMAIL make sure to check your JUNK mail for a response from me. I am here to help you through your issues and concerns. Whether they be old or new ones I am here to help you develop a sense of control, order and relief from whatever is causing havoc and or issues in your life. All sessions are individualized and focused around the client as a whole. It takes two to tango. I will never push my clients over their capacity but I will challenge you to believe in yourself, put in the work to reach the goals and the person you want to be in life.
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Family Systems therapists view problems within the family as the result not of particular members' behaviors, but of the family's group dynamic. The family is seen as a complex system having its own language, roles, rules, beliefs, needs and patterns. The therapist helps each individual member understand how their childhood family operated, their role in that system, and how that experience has shaped their role in the current family.