Transgender Therapists in Olympia, WA
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Laura May Bruco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98501 (Online Only)
You are an adult at a crossroads in your life and are looking for more intensive therapy than someone to talk to. You have experienced mis-attunements and/or trauma in your early life and have struggled to untangle the coping mechanisms that no longer work for you. Perhaps you don't know yourself or even know how to know yourself. Perhaps you just keep ending up in relationships that repeat past patterns no matter how hard you try not to. The idea of spending years in weekly therapy to get anywhere feels like too little. You need dynamic, change-oriented therapy that makes a difference quickly and offers more than just talking.
You are an adult at a crossroads in your life and are looking for more intensive therapy than someone to talk to. You have experienced mis-attunements and/or trauma in your early life and have struggled to untangle the coping mechanisms that no longer work for you. Perhaps you don't know yourself or even know how to know yourself. Perhaps you just keep ending up in relationships that repeat past patterns no matter how hard you try not to. The idea of spending years in weekly therapy to get anywhere feels like too little. You need dynamic, change-oriented therapy that makes a difference quickly and offers more than just talking.
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Lou Bradford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Olympia, WA 98501 (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Lou. I work with queer and trans young adults. Therapy can be challenging, but it can also be beautiful and healing. It is my goal to meet you with compassion, support, and a safe space to help you through whatever difficulties or pain you may be experiencing. As a part of the Queer and trans community, I understand how important representation and connection is. Of course, we all have our own unique stories. Your story is not my story, and my story is not yours. However, I find that it is incredibly helpful (and dare I say, healing even) to have that common understanding and shared experience with my clients.
Hi! I'm Lou. I work with queer and trans young adults. Therapy can be challenging, but it can also be beautiful and healing. It is my goal to meet you with compassion, support, and a safe space to help you through whatever difficulties or pain you may be experiencing. As a part of the Queer and trans community, I understand how important representation and connection is. Of course, we all have our own unique stories. Your story is not my story, and my story is not yours. However, I find that it is incredibly helpful (and dare I say, healing even) to have that common understanding and shared experience with my clients.
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Together we will explore the things you want to change. I will help you access your untapped strengths and power in order to create the life you want: more empowered, more connected, more authentic. In a safe and compassionate way, I help you reconnect to your truest self and find your inner integrity so you can meet the world in a secure and resilient way. Most importantly, you'll have an ally in your life committed to this journey with you. If you have experienced trauma in your early or adult life, I am trained in trauma therapy and want to help. Remote counseling for trauma is now possible and accessible.
Together we will explore the things you want to change. I will help you access your untapped strengths and power in order to create the life you want: more empowered, more connected, more authentic. In a safe and compassionate way, I help you reconnect to your truest self and find your inner integrity so you can meet the world in a secure and resilient way. Most importantly, you'll have an ally in your life committed to this journey with you. If you have experienced trauma in your early or adult life, I am trained in trauma therapy and want to help. Remote counseling for trauma is now possible and accessible.
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Often therapy begins with an implicit question, such as “will I be okay?” or, “can I feel better?” Other clients might wonder if they will be accepted for who they are, both in and outside of therapy. I welcome you to bring your full self into our space together. I am here to meet you where you are with warmth and unconditional positive regard. Everyone needs something a little different - to move through stuck points, to gain insight, or to reconnect with oneself or others. Whatever your needs, I believe therapy should be flexible and responsive to your individual circumstances. We will co-create an approach tailored to your goals.
Often therapy begins with an implicit question, such as “will I be okay?” or, “can I feel better?” Other clients might wonder if they will be accepted for who they are, both in and outside of therapy. I welcome you to bring your full self into our space together. I am here to meet you where you are with warmth and unconditional positive regard. Everyone needs something a little different - to move through stuck points, to gain insight, or to reconnect with oneself or others. Whatever your needs, I believe therapy should be flexible and responsive to your individual circumstances. We will co-create an approach tailored to your goals.
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Herd Path Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98501 (Online Only)
My passion is helping and empowering others to build self-confidence and create their own path and journey in life. Herd path term means when hikers create new paths and maintain those trails. Life's main trails and paths don't always bring us happiness. I am trained and experienced in many holistic therapeutic approaches to guide and help you toward your goals in therapy. www.herdpathcounseling.com
My passion is helping and empowering others to build self-confidence and create their own path and journey in life. Herd path term means when hikers create new paths and maintain those trails. Life's main trails and paths don't always bring us happiness. I am trained and experienced in many holistic therapeutic approaches to guide and help you toward your goals in therapy. www.herdpathcounseling.com
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You might be dealing with emotional distress, suicidal ideation, self-judgment, or shame. You might simply be having a really hard time and not have words to explain what’s going on for you. Or, you might want more for yourself in your life: more connection, ease, and support. No matter what brings you to therapy, you deserve a space where every part of you belongs: where you feel unconditionally cared for and seen. I work from a place of non-judgemental acceptance with the goal of communicating that you make sense to me.
You might be dealing with emotional distress, suicidal ideation, self-judgment, or shame. You might simply be having a really hard time and not have words to explain what’s going on for you. Or, you might want more for yourself in your life: more connection, ease, and support. No matter what brings you to therapy, you deserve a space where every part of you belongs: where you feel unconditionally cared for and seen. I work from a place of non-judgemental acceptance with the goal of communicating that you make sense to me.
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Ally to ALL. Sometimes people feel alone and life can present challenges that make it lonely and difficult to focus on what you really want and where to go next. I’d be honored to sit with you, hear your story and learn about what you want to accomplish in therapy.
Ally to ALL. Sometimes people feel alone and life can present challenges that make it lonely and difficult to focus on what you really want and where to go next. I’d be honored to sit with you, hear your story and learn about what you want to accomplish in therapy.
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From the outside it seems like you have it all together, so why aren't you content? Maybe it's work, your relationships, or something else you can't quite put your finger on. Maybe you're struggling with feelings of sadness, unfulfillment, or pain. Maybe you find it difficult to relax, be present, and are constantly looking forward to when you'll finally be happy. Whatever it is, it doesn't feel good, and it definitely doesn't have to be this way. In therapy, I will work to build a collaborative relationship where we can explore these feelings together, and help you to tap into a life that holds more meaning, ease, and fulfilment.
From the outside it seems like you have it all together, so why aren't you content? Maybe it's work, your relationships, or something else you can't quite put your finger on. Maybe you're struggling with feelings of sadness, unfulfillment, or pain. Maybe you find it difficult to relax, be present, and are constantly looking forward to when you'll finally be happy. Whatever it is, it doesn't feel good, and it definitely doesn't have to be this way. In therapy, I will work to build a collaborative relationship where we can explore these feelings together, and help you to tap into a life that holds more meaning, ease, and fulfilment.
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Autumn C Star
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Olympia, WA 98501 (Online Only)
Currently accepting new clients. I work with couples, polycules, new relationships, platonic life partners, friends, groups and families. I am passionate about serving folks who are part of the 2SL-GBTQIA+ and poly/ethical non-monogamy communities. Living in a society that prioritizes profit over people and systematically privileges & oppresses based on identity takes a large toll. I believe therapy is a resource to help us navigate this world & be intentional about how we show up in ourselves and our relationships. My approach is to meet people where they are at and provide tools and practices to aid them in living authentically.
Currently accepting new clients. I work with couples, polycules, new relationships, platonic life partners, friends, groups and families. I am passionate about serving folks who are part of the 2SL-GBTQIA+ and poly/ethical non-monogamy communities. Living in a society that prioritizes profit over people and systematically privileges & oppresses based on identity takes a large toll. I believe therapy is a resource to help us navigate this world & be intentional about how we show up in ourselves and our relationships. My approach is to meet people where they are at and provide tools and practices to aid them in living authentically.
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I approach therapy through a collaborative, humorous, multi-cultural, non-judgmental, and compassionate lens, and I acknowledge that the client is the expert of their own experiences. I work towards creating a warm and supportive environment, where healing and growth can take place. Although I utilize an integrative, client-centered, and solution-focused approach, I also incorporate evidenced-based practices into treatment. I believe there is no one approach that will fit every client's needs, so we will work together to find the right approach for you.
I approach therapy through a collaborative, humorous, multi-cultural, non-judgmental, and compassionate lens, and I acknowledge that the client is the expert of their own experiences. I work towards creating a warm and supportive environment, where healing and growth can take place. Although I utilize an integrative, client-centered, and solution-focused approach, I also incorporate evidenced-based practices into treatment. I believe there is no one approach that will fit every client's needs, so we will work together to find the right approach for you.
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We all possess the capacity to heal and thrive through the processes of self exploration and discovery. Whether you are experiencing the repercussions of trauma, navigating identity, needing assistance with balancing mood and resolving anxieties, or establishing a sense of meaning in life, we work together to determine your needs and desires and develop a plan for meeting those.
We all possess the capacity to heal and thrive through the processes of self exploration and discovery. Whether you are experiencing the repercussions of trauma, navigating identity, needing assistance with balancing mood and resolving anxieties, or establishing a sense of meaning in life, we work together to determine your needs and desires and develop a plan for meeting those.
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I focus on creating a warm environment for my client to feel safe and able to process whatever their wanting to work on. There is no pressure to focus on one topic, as life has it's ups and downs. The treatment plan is created by my client and myself, in order to ensure the focus is on what my client would like to work on .
I focus on creating a warm environment for my client to feel safe and able to process whatever their wanting to work on. There is no pressure to focus on one topic, as life has it's ups and downs. The treatment plan is created by my client and myself, in order to ensure the focus is on what my client would like to work on .
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My ideal client will want a therapeutic experience where they find the courage to be imperfect. They should want a genderqueer psychotherapist who is fat, neurospicy, queer, and believes in finding joy without toxic positivity. I provide letters to support gender-affirming healthcare and believe in gender joy. My ideal client should know that we don't need to relive their trauma to process their trauma. I am a therapist who strives to understand individuals within their social constructs and will meet my clients wherever they are on their journey.
My ideal client will want a therapeutic experience where they find the courage to be imperfect. They should want a genderqueer psychotherapist who is fat, neurospicy, queer, and believes in finding joy without toxic positivity. I provide letters to support gender-affirming healthcare and believe in gender joy. My ideal client should know that we don't need to relive their trauma to process their trauma. I am a therapist who strives to understand individuals within their social constructs and will meet my clients wherever they are on their journey.
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Alaina Ewing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Olympia, WA 98501
Are you going through a difficult time? Struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or needing support while you take steps toward the life you want to live? Then you've come to the right place. I lean toward a collaborative, person-centered, and strengths-based approach. You are the expert in your life and I am here to help you on your journey.
Are you going through a difficult time? Struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or needing support while you take steps toward the life you want to live? Then you've come to the right place. I lean toward a collaborative, person-centered, and strengths-based approach. You are the expert in your life and I am here to help you on your journey.
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Morgan Shields
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98502 (Online Only)
I work with individuals ages 18+ to provide support for anxiety, depression, trauma, and LGBTQ+ identities. I work from an anti-oppression and social justice oriented framework, and my work with clients often focuses on themes of personal agency and empowerment, shame resolution, and self-acceptance. I enjoy supporting clients with issues related to burnout, chronic stress, anxiety, and trauma to live more authentically in alignment with their values and to build stronger and more connective relationships with themselves and others.
I work with individuals ages 18+ to provide support for anxiety, depression, trauma, and LGBTQ+ identities. I work from an anti-oppression and social justice oriented framework, and my work with clients often focuses on themes of personal agency and empowerment, shame resolution, and self-acceptance. I enjoy supporting clients with issues related to burnout, chronic stress, anxiety, and trauma to live more authentically in alignment with their values and to build stronger and more connective relationships with themselves and others.
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Through a person-centered humanistic approach, Rudy hopes to meet people where they are at. He is honored to support those doing the hard work of facing their challenges and be a part of the healing process. He also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and strength-based therapy to help guide those seeking to connect thoughts and behaviors and encourage self-efficacy. Play therapy also informs his work with children, teens, and families.
Through a person-centered humanistic approach, Rudy hopes to meet people where they are at. He is honored to support those doing the hard work of facing their challenges and be a part of the healing process. He also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and strength-based therapy to help guide those seeking to connect thoughts and behaviors and encourage self-efficacy. Play therapy also informs his work with children, teens, and families.
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Glenda DeMatty
Counselor, MS, NCC, LMHC, MHP, CCTS-I
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98501 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
You are welcome here. Alder Wellness & Counseling, PLLC is named for the alder tree, a tree native to the Pacific Northwest known for its strength and balance, bridging and grounding. Often, our sense of well-being relies on finding balance in our lives. Emotional health is closely linked with physical and spiritual health. Sometimes, our well-being is thrown out of balance because of traumatic events, whether recent or from long ago. My goal is to help you find balance in your life in an individualized and holistic way.
You are welcome here. Alder Wellness & Counseling, PLLC is named for the alder tree, a tree native to the Pacific Northwest known for its strength and balance, bridging and grounding. Often, our sense of well-being relies on finding balance in our lives. Emotional health is closely linked with physical and spiritual health. Sometimes, our well-being is thrown out of balance because of traumatic events, whether recent or from long ago. My goal is to help you find balance in your life in an individualized and holistic way.
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Hi there, I am a queer therapist and I approach therapy through a collaborative and relational lens. I aim to offer support to clients in developing a deeper and more nuanced understanding of their emotional and embodied experiences. Together, we will work to discover relationship dynamics that impact your life and develop an increased sense of internal and relational security. My goal is to help clients gain an understanding of who they are and what they need in the context of their relationships, systems, and environments.
Hi there, I am a queer therapist and I approach therapy through a collaborative and relational lens. I aim to offer support to clients in developing a deeper and more nuanced understanding of their emotional and embodied experiences. Together, we will work to discover relationship dynamics that impact your life and develop an increased sense of internal and relational security. My goal is to help clients gain an understanding of who they are and what they need in the context of their relationships, systems, and environments.
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I ask that you are ready to make a commitment, to yourself, first. I consider this the first step of the journey - I am here ready to make the commitment alongside you. Think of it as the beginning of falling in love with yourself...your relationships, and ultimately your life. If you are reading this I hope you answer the call, to yourself...it is the beginning of the type of change you have dreamt of, meeting your best self, meeting your soul.
I ask that you are ready to make a commitment, to yourself, first. I consider this the first step of the journey - I am here ready to make the commitment alongside you. Think of it as the beginning of falling in love with yourself...your relationships, and ultimately your life. If you are reading this I hope you answer the call, to yourself...it is the beginning of the type of change you have dreamt of, meeting your best self, meeting your soul.
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Hope's Horizon Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC-S, LPC-S, LCMHC, LPC-MH, LCPC
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98501 (Online Only)
Life happens; the effects of loss vary; and the impacts of stress/trauma are more ‘normal’ than most people realize. You are not alone; your struggles are real; and your mental wellness is and should be treated with as much vigor as your need for food and shelter. It is natural for our bodies to want to heal themselves; and our human strength and natural behavior is to adapt and evolve. We develop negative coping skills as we adapt to stress/trauma, grief/loss, major life changes/transitions, chronic illness/pain, identity struggles, and relationship conflicts.
Life happens; the effects of loss vary; and the impacts of stress/trauma are more ‘normal’ than most people realize. You are not alone; your struggles are real; and your mental wellness is and should be treated with as much vigor as your need for food and shelter. It is natural for our bodies to want to heal themselves; and our human strength and natural behavior is to adapt and evolve. We develop negative coping skills as we adapt to stress/trauma, grief/loss, major life changes/transitions, chronic illness/pain, identity struggles, and relationship conflicts.