Relationship Issues Therapists in Olalla, WA
Connection is an essential part of life, but many times, our experiences, life transitions, or personal narratives can leave us feeling disconnected, from ourselves and in our relationships. Perhaps you feel like you’ve tangibly achieved a lot, but struggle to feel worthy or confident. Perhaps you feel like you’re in a loving relationship, but struggle to trust your partner. I work with clients desiring to strengthen their connections through exploring what is causing the disconnects and preventing them from being able to rewrite and live their most authentic lives.
Connection is an essential part of life, but many times, our experiences, life transitions, or personal narratives can leave us feeling disconnected, from ourselves and in our relationships. Perhaps you feel like you’ve tangibly achieved a lot, but struggle to feel worthy or confident. Perhaps you feel like you’re in a loving relationship, but struggle to trust your partner. I work with clients desiring to strengthen their connections through exploring what is causing the disconnects and preventing them from being able to rewrite and live their most authentic lives.
I have experience supporting clients through life stressors such as anxiety, adjustments and transitions, mood disorders, LGBTQ+ related issues, grief, trauma, and relationship challenges. I currently works with teens, adults, couples, families, and children and particularly enjoy working with teens and young adults and appreciates clients who are committed to moving forward in pursuit of their therapeutic goals.
I have experience supporting clients through life stressors such as anxiety, adjustments and transitions, mood disorders, LGBTQ+ related issues, grief, trauma, and relationship challenges. I currently works with teens, adults, couples, families, and children and particularly enjoy working with teens and young adults and appreciates clients who are committed to moving forward in pursuit of their therapeutic goals.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety or self-criticism? Do you get overwhelmed by your feelings? Do you often feel lonely and misunderstood, even by those you love most? My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe, accepting and genuine place to help you learn to live your life to the fullest, actually being present...and discovering your strengths and potential. Understanding ourselves more allows us to get the connection and love we long for from others in our lives.
Every person who comes to me has unique vulnerablities and experiences as well as unique personal strengths to discover.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety or self-criticism? Do you get overwhelmed by your feelings? Do you often feel lonely and misunderstood, even by those you love most? My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe, accepting and genuine place to help you learn to live your life to the fullest, actually being present...and discovering your strengths and potential. Understanding ourselves more allows us to get the connection and love we long for from others in our lives.
Every person who comes to me has unique vulnerablities and experiences as well as unique personal strengths to discover.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Larry Hackman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, MA, MDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Olalla, WA 98359
We all have stories of loss, conflict, and anxiety. And we all need someone to help us. I believe we are created for connection, and that deep drive for connection is both key to helping us move through the world with security and confidence, as well as the origin of much of how we experience anxiety, depression, anger, and much more. I have my own story that resonates deeply with this. When I was 20, during a quiet walk in the woods, I began to weep. To my chagrin a deep well of emotion I had not realized was there was bubbling up and I could not stop it, nor did I know why it was there.
We all have stories of loss, conflict, and anxiety. And we all need someone to help us. I believe we are created for connection, and that deep drive for connection is both key to helping us move through the world with security and confidence, as well as the origin of much of how we experience anxiety, depression, anger, and much more. I have my own story that resonates deeply with this. When I was 20, during a quiet walk in the woods, I began to weep. To my chagrin a deep well of emotion I had not realized was there was bubbling up and I could not stop it, nor did I know why it was there.
Sonja Sackman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Olalla, WA 98359 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I believe good therapy is a bit like alchemy. As in alchemy we work to turn lead into gold: the heaviness of a weary psyche into the brightness of the luminescent soul. And like alchemy, even the most thorough rational or scientific understanding of the process is insufficient to account for psychological metamorphosis. I work with people who would like to use their capacity for memory and imagination as a force for change in themselves and their circumstances and I help people manifest their vision within the context of everyday life.
I believe good therapy is a bit like alchemy. As in alchemy we work to turn lead into gold: the heaviness of a weary psyche into the brightness of the luminescent soul. And like alchemy, even the most thorough rational or scientific understanding of the process is insufficient to account for psychological metamorphosis. I work with people who would like to use their capacity for memory and imagination as a force for change in themselves and their circumstances and I help people manifest their vision within the context of everyday life.
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It is natural in life to have obstacles put into our path it is what we do with those obstacles that often causes a struggle. I understand that everyone has different struggles in life such as relationship problems; divorce; difficulty raising children; difficulty with peers; mental health symptoms such as depression and anxiety; grief and loss and more. I believe my job as a clinician is to help you learn ways to overcome obstacles and be effective in your life.
It is natural in life to have obstacles put into our path it is what we do with those obstacles that often causes a struggle. I understand that everyone has different struggles in life such as relationship problems; divorce; difficulty raising children; difficulty with peers; mental health symptoms such as depression and anxiety; grief and loss and more. I believe my job as a clinician is to help you learn ways to overcome obstacles and be effective in your life.
Amanda Hightower
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Port Orchard, WA 98367 (Online Only)
I also work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and codependency as well as couples who may need a little support to develop a healthy and vibrant relationship.
If you are looking for someone to walk beside you as you navigate life’s challenges and pursue personal growth, I would be happy to journey with you. I work with adults and couples who are wanting to build healthy coping skills, overcome shame, find empowerment after trauma, develop healthy relationships, and/or simply want to discover more about who they are and how to build holistic health.
I also work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and codependency as well as couples who may need a little support to develop a healthy and vibrant relationship.
If you are looking for someone to walk beside you as you navigate life’s challenges and pursue personal growth, I would be happy to journey with you. I work with adults and couples who are wanting to build healthy coping skills, overcome shame, find empowerment after trauma, develop healthy relationships, and/or simply want to discover more about who they are and how to build holistic health.
I work from a person-centered approach that draws from other theoretical techniques designed to address your individual needs and goals. The process of counseling is to understand you as a unique person; explore and gain insight into your thoughts, feelings, experiences, and behavior; and enhance quality of life by implementing parts of the counseling process into your daily living. Our therapeutic relationship will be collaborative and we will work together towards setting and meeting your counseling goals.
I work from a person-centered approach that draws from other theoretical techniques designed to address your individual needs and goals. The process of counseling is to understand you as a unique person; explore and gain insight into your thoughts, feelings, experiences, and behavior; and enhance quality of life by implementing parts of the counseling process into your daily living. Our therapeutic relationship will be collaborative and we will work together towards setting and meeting your counseling goals.
Jennifer Chapman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bremerton, WA 98312 (Online Only)
Are you feeling the weight of a relationship that is hurting? Possibly unsure of how you and your partner will be able to make it through, maybe you are considering outside support for the first time? Fractured relationships can profoundly impact the direction of your lives. Couples therapy supports you as individuals while honoring your relationship, let me support you in healing the factures that are costing you both the mental, physical, and emotional intimacy you desire. Email me to start as soon as possible.
Are you feeling the weight of a relationship that is hurting? Possibly unsure of how you and your partner will be able to make it through, maybe you are considering outside support for the first time? Fractured relationships can profoundly impact the direction of your lives. Couples therapy supports you as individuals while honoring your relationship, let me support you in healing the factures that are costing you both the mental, physical, and emotional intimacy you desire. Email me to start as soon as possible.
Peninsula Psychological Center, Inc., P.S.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Life presents many challenges. Our 23 licensed clinical psychologists, social workers, marriage & family therapists and mental health counselors at Peninsula Psychological Center, Inc., P.S. are ready to assist you. We work with people from age 3-90, with experienced therapists in our multispecialty center, helping our clients and their families to clarify their specific concerns and to achieve their goals in therapy. We often help people with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, panic, grief, insomnia & relationship problems. Individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, and psychological assessment services are available.
Life presents many challenges. Our 23 licensed clinical psychologists, social workers, marriage & family therapists and mental health counselors at Peninsula Psychological Center, Inc., P.S. are ready to assist you. We work with people from age 3-90, with experienced therapists in our multispecialty center, helping our clients and their families to clarify their specific concerns and to achieve their goals in therapy. We often help people with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, panic, grief, insomnia & relationship problems. Individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, and psychological assessment services are available.
Lindsey Crow
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gig Harbor, WA 98329 (Online Only)
I work with individuals from all walks of life, particularly those dealing with anxiety and depression, trauma, low self-esteem and self-worth, relationship challenges, body image issues, and life transitions (e.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’ve taken the first step toward finding support. I understand that starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially for those who have never sought professional support before. It’s completely normal to feel nervous about opening up to someone new, which is why I prioritize creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and emotions at your own pace. Life can be challenging, and sometimes it’s hard to navigate the emotional and mental hurdles on our own. That’s where therapy comes in—and I’m here to help guide you through that process.
I work with individuals from all walks of life, particularly those dealing with anxiety and depression, trauma, low self-esteem and self-worth, relationship challenges, body image issues, and life transitions (e.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’ve taken the first step toward finding support. I understand that starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially for those who have never sought professional support before. It’s completely normal to feel nervous about opening up to someone new, which is why I prioritize creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and emotions at your own pace. Life can be challenging, and sometimes it’s hard to navigate the emotional and mental hurdles on our own. That’s where therapy comes in—and I’m here to help guide you through that process.
Everyone can use a little help sometimes. Whether it's working through a personal or relationship problem, crisis, decision, transition, or loss; changing a habit; overcoming anxiety or roadblocks to success; or learning how to make a good relationship better & increase the likelihood it will be long & happy; I'm here to help. Clients describe me as: "easy to connect with," "resourceful," "energetic," "patient," "pragmatic: concerned with practical results," "logical: can go from the big picture to the application," "skill-building: gives you tools you can use today," as well as "has a great sense of humor."
Everyone can use a little help sometimes. Whether it's working through a personal or relationship problem, crisis, decision, transition, or loss; changing a habit; overcoming anxiety or roadblocks to success; or learning how to make a good relationship better & increase the likelihood it will be long & happy; I'm here to help. Clients describe me as: "easy to connect with," "resourceful," "energetic," "patient," "pragmatic: concerned with practical results," "logical: can go from the big picture to the application," "skill-building: gives you tools you can use today," as well as "has a great sense of humor."
Gail Henricksen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
I adapt to each client's unique needs, whether addressing past emotional wounds, relationship issues, or pursuing personal growth.
As a systemic therapist, I am dedicated to guiding individuals, couples, and families through their inner complexities, fostering healing, growth, and self-discovery. I approach clients holistically, considering their relationships and connections using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model as a foundation. This dynamic model identifies and works with inner subpersonalities, promoting self-compassion and self-acceptance. I tailor this approach to individual needs, incorporating additional methods when necessary, fostering transformative change at personal and relational levels.
I adapt to each client's unique needs, whether addressing past emotional wounds, relationship issues, or pursuing personal growth.
As a systemic therapist, I am dedicated to guiding individuals, couples, and families through their inner complexities, fostering healing, growth, and self-discovery. I approach clients holistically, considering their relationships and connections using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model as a foundation. This dynamic model identifies and works with inner subpersonalities, promoting self-compassion and self-acceptance. I tailor this approach to individual needs, incorporating additional methods when necessary, fostering transformative change at personal and relational levels.
I work with clients to increase adaptive methods of conflict resolution within the family system or relationship.
Clients primarily request services with me to work on communication between partners and other members of their family systems. I am contracted to work in the capacity as an LMHC with Summit Health Management in Gig Harbor. Please contact (253) 858-7056 to schedule an intake. I am currently accepting new clients and will work with you in person or via telehealth at the Summit Health Management office in Gig Harbor, WA. In addition, I also utilize games such as Dungeons and Dragons with families, kids and teens, to roleplay therapeutic scenarios out in a safe environment (I also run a weekly social skills teen group on Thursdays).
I work with clients to increase adaptive methods of conflict resolution within the family system or relationship.
Clients primarily request services with me to work on communication between partners and other members of their family systems. I am contracted to work in the capacity as an LMHC with Summit Health Management in Gig Harbor. Please contact (253) 858-7056 to schedule an intake. I am currently accepting new clients and will work with you in person or via telehealth at the Summit Health Management office in Gig Harbor, WA. In addition, I also utilize games such as Dungeons and Dragons with families, kids and teens, to roleplay therapeutic scenarios out in a safe environment (I also run a weekly social skills teen group on Thursdays).
I specialize in helping clients address a variety of issues such as the effects of childhood traumas, relationship distress, divorce, grief and loss, disordered eating patterns, family conflict, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
My style of therapy is warm, accepting, and compassionate. After having trained extensively and been witness to countless stories of transformation, I can say with certainty that healing is absolutely possible. This is an invitation to break free from painful experiences, beliefs, and thought patterns that keep you from living the life you want, and leave you feeling hopeless or weary. I am guided by the belief that what you need to heal is already within you. Together, we will discover your internal source of strength and wisdom.
I specialize in helping clients address a variety of issues such as the effects of childhood traumas, relationship distress, divorce, grief and loss, disordered eating patterns, family conflict, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
My style of therapy is warm, accepting, and compassionate. After having trained extensively and been witness to countless stories of transformation, I can say with certainty that healing is absolutely possible. This is an invitation to break free from painful experiences, beliefs, and thought patterns that keep you from living the life you want, and leave you feeling hopeless or weary. I am guided by the belief that what you need to heal is already within you. Together, we will discover your internal source of strength and wisdom.
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.
I believe the purpose of therapy is to support people in gaining personal insight, understanding of others perspectives, and integrating this information while planning new and improved responses and courses of action. As we are able to discover and express our hidden emotions and create new relational responses we then have the potential to change a distressed and rigid relationship into a more secure, safe and satisfying one. My commitment is to devote my full attention to you during our time together and to work with you as supportively, competently, responsibly, and professionally as I am able.
I believe the purpose of therapy is to support people in gaining personal insight, understanding of others perspectives, and integrating this information while planning new and improved responses and courses of action. As we are able to discover and express our hidden emotions and create new relational responses we then have the potential to change a distressed and rigid relationship into a more secure, safe and satisfying one. My commitment is to devote my full attention to you during our time together and to work with you as supportively, competently, responsibly, and professionally as I am able.
Emily Munn
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LSWAIC, MBA
Verified Verified
Port Orchard, WA 98366 (Online Only)
My training and background consist of working with individuals and relationships (couples, family, and groups) dealing with a diverse range of painful life experiences including relationship difficulties, emotional distress, trauma, grief, depression, disordered eating, and other issues.
I'm a therapist with the Rising Phoenix Wellness Center and specialize in grief and couples counseling. Currently, I only provide virtual sessions, but can be available on evenings and weekends at your convenience. My particular therapeutic style is based on not being someone that will nod silently for an hour. I focus on tackling concerns with the hopes that at the end of each session, you gain more and more tools specifically tailored to your needs. When we work together, we are a team built on mutual respect, empathy, and most importantly trust. Together we will find our smiles, curse a little, and learn often.
My training and background consist of working with individuals and relationships (couples, family, and groups) dealing with a diverse range of painful life experiences including relationship difficulties, emotional distress, trauma, grief, depression, disordered eating, and other issues.
I'm a therapist with the Rising Phoenix Wellness Center and specialize in grief and couples counseling. Currently, I only provide virtual sessions, but can be available on evenings and weekends at your convenience. My particular therapeutic style is based on not being someone that will nod silently for an hour. I focus on tackling concerns with the hopes that at the end of each session, you gain more and more tools specifically tailored to your needs. When we work together, we are a team built on mutual respect, empathy, and most importantly trust. Together we will find our smiles, curse a little, and learn often.
Akudi Therapy Practice PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Port Orchard, WA 98366 (Online Only)
At the end of the day, therapy starts off with building that therapeutic relationship.
What's good ? How y'all doing ? My name is St.Ennah or Saint for short. I work with Adults and youth (+13) and thrive most when I am serving queer and trans communities and black and brown communities. My hope is to support folks process different struggles coming up in their lives. I provide LGBTQIA+ affirming mental health therapy and I bring an afrocentric perspective into my work as a way to work towards decolonizing our minds and bodies in the way we think. I provide support around topics such as anxiety, depression, trauma, race, gender, sexuality, navigating relationships, navigating interpersonal conflicts, and life changes.
At the end of the day, therapy starts off with building that therapeutic relationship.
What's good ? How y'all doing ? My name is St.Ennah or Saint for short. I work with Adults and youth (+13) and thrive most when I am serving queer and trans communities and black and brown communities. My hope is to support folks process different struggles coming up in their lives. I provide LGBTQIA+ affirming mental health therapy and I bring an afrocentric perspective into my work as a way to work towards decolonizing our minds and bodies in the way we think. I provide support around topics such as anxiety, depression, trauma, race, gender, sexuality, navigating relationships, navigating interpersonal conflicts, and life changes.
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Relationship Issues Therapists
While need for human connection appears to be innate, the ability to form healthy, loving relationships is learned. Some evidence suggests that the ability to form a stable relationship starts to form in infancy, in a child's earliest experiences with a caregiver who reliably meets the infant's needs for food, care, warmth, protection, stimulation, and social contact. Such relationships are not destiny, but they are theorized to establish deeply ingrained patterns of relating to others. The end of a relationship, however, is often a source of great psychological anguish.