Behavioral Issues Therapists in Spanaway, WA

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Wise Counsel Therapy PLLC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spanaway, WA 98387
Wise Counsel Therapy PLLC is a faith-based company that is committed to providing comprehensive, client-centered, mental and behavioral health counseling and healing for all. Whether you are struggling personally, or feeling helpless and hopeless over the relationships, situations, and individuals in your life, I aim to work collaboratively to meet you where you are, and to identify the barriers that affect your wellness. We will develop tools and establish goals that will aid in your healing journey.
Wise Counsel Therapy PLLC is a faith-based company that is committed to providing comprehensive, client-centered, mental and behavioral health counseling and healing for all. Whether you are struggling personally, or feeling helpless and hopeless over the relationships, situations, and individuals in your life, I aim to work collaboratively to meet you where you are, and to identify the barriers that affect your wellness. We will develop tools and establish goals that will aid in your healing journey.
(253) 364-1536 View (253) 364-1536
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Suzra Martha Antoine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSWA, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Spanaway, WA 98387  (Online Only)
Evidence-based practices I uses are Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavioral therapy, Trauma-Play, Play Therapy, TF-CBT, Art Therapy, and mindfulness/coping skills.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, trauma, and multiple mental health diagnoses? I assist clients in healing from trauma, helping youth, adolescents, and adults cope with life stressors, and low self-esteem. I also assist individuals in identifying their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, establishing goals, empowering individuals to believe in themselves by offering compassion and support to clients in learning different coping skills to overcome life's stressors.
Evidence-based practices I uses are Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavioral therapy, Trauma-Play, Play Therapy, TF-CBT, Art Therapy, and mindfulness/coping skills.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, trauma, and multiple mental health diagnoses? I assist clients in healing from trauma, helping youth, adolescents, and adults cope with life stressors, and low self-esteem. I also assist individuals in identifying their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, establishing goals, empowering individuals to believe in themselves by offering compassion and support to clients in learning different coping skills to overcome life's stressors.
(206) 204-5185 View (206) 204-5185
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Roger Hoeschen
Counselor, MS, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spanaway, WA 98387
Accepting New Patients In Person and Telehealth offering evening and weekend sessions to meet the needs of working professional. Roger is enthusiastic about implementing creative techniques to help clients achieve their goals, make meaning, improve their relationships, find empowerment, and engage in self-understanding and discovery. Roger’s theoretical approach to clients is person-centered and humanistic, paired with eclectic interventions including dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relational-cultural therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, and existential techniques.
Accepting New Patients In Person and Telehealth offering evening and weekend sessions to meet the needs of working professional. Roger is enthusiastic about implementing creative techniques to help clients achieve their goals, make meaning, improve their relationships, find empowerment, and engage in self-understanding and discovery. Roger’s theoretical approach to clients is person-centered and humanistic, paired with eclectic interventions including dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relational-cultural therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, and existential techniques.
(253) 265-4278 View (253) 265-4278
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Devyna Aguon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Spanaway, WA 98387  (Online Only)
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help others achieve their goals.
I believe that everyone does the best they can with the skills they currently have. But sometimes life has some challenges, even unexpected ones, that can impact our mental health and well-being. These challenges don’t have to be faced alone. Through these challenges new skills can be acquired to help deal with the stressors life may bring. Together, we will identify goals you would like to achieve from counseling and work towards reaching them.
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help others achieve their goals.
I believe that everyone does the best they can with the skills they currently have. But sometimes life has some challenges, even unexpected ones, that can impact our mental health and well-being. These challenges don’t have to be faced alone. Through these challenges new skills can be acquired to help deal with the stressors life may bring. Together, we will identify goals you would like to achieve from counseling and work towards reaching them.
(253) 400-1574 View (253) 400-1574
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Stephanie N. D'Cruz
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spanaway, WA 98387
I utilize a variety of techniques from Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
Emotions and significant life stressors can leave a person feeling stuck or helpless. Finding a safe place to process emotions and address questions of shame, normalcy, and acceptance can be challenging. Without being able to process emotions and trauma, we can get stuck while the emotions stay in our bodies. Processing emotions not only provides mental relief, but can also transform a person’s connectedness to their bodies and relieve some physical manifestations of stressors. I hope to help people find hope which allows space for life to be messy and things to still be okay.
I utilize a variety of techniques from Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
Emotions and significant life stressors can leave a person feeling stuck or helpless. Finding a safe place to process emotions and address questions of shame, normalcy, and acceptance can be challenging. Without being able to process emotions and trauma, we can get stuck while the emotions stay in our bodies. Processing emotions not only provides mental relief, but can also transform a person’s connectedness to their bodies and relieve some physical manifestations of stressors. I hope to help people find hope which allows space for life to be messy and things to still be okay.
(253) 446-7176 View (253) 446-7176
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Chantel Quintero, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFTA, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spanaway, WA 98387
Change does not happen overnight. It is a process that happens by taking small steps towards a goal everyday. My goal is to help individual's & families to become stronger & have a healthier outlook on the future/present, so they can develop accepting & loving relationship with themselves & others without judgement. This is done by improving communication, learning & understanding an individual’s past, beliefs or culture can affect one’s behavior, views & emotions, building up self worth, being validated when family members address issues from the past or present.
Change does not happen overnight. It is a process that happens by taking small steps towards a goal everyday. My goal is to help individual's & families to become stronger & have a healthier outlook on the future/present, so they can develop accepting & loving relationship with themselves & others without judgement. This is done by improving communication, learning & understanding an individual’s past, beliefs or culture can affect one’s behavior, views & emotions, building up self worth, being validated when family members address issues from the past or present.
(253) 285-1542 View (253) 285-1542
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Ryanne T Lindberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC, MHP, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Spanaway, WA 98387
My ideal client is someone that is trying to figure out how to thrive in their life. Building deeper understanding of how their past is connected to their current and future self. My client wants to feel better, have deeper connections and find their own happiness. Often my client sees the good in others and will bend over backward for their family, friends and coworkers, but finds, it’s hard to treat themselves as well as everyone else. My client might also be a family member of a service member, or a service member or veteran themselves, trying to wrestle with the intricacies of military culture, deployments, high ops tempo…
My ideal client is someone that is trying to figure out how to thrive in their life. Building deeper understanding of how their past is connected to their current and future self. My client wants to feel better, have deeper connections and find their own happiness. Often my client sees the good in others and will bend over backward for their family, friends and coworkers, but finds, it’s hard to treat themselves as well as everyone else. My client might also be a family member of a service member, or a service member or veteran themselves, trying to wrestle with the intricacies of military culture, deployments, high ops tempo…
(253) 465-9074 View (253) 465-9074
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Robin L Pellerin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, LMHCA, CGP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Spanaway, WA 98387
When life gets messy, we can feel lost and disconnected not only from others but from ourselves. Are you struggling with a loss in your life? A family member or friend? A divorce? A relationship? Or yourself? As a certified grief professional, mental health counselor associate, marriage and family therapist associate, and first responder therapist, I have spent 5 years supporting military members, their families, and veterans who are working through one of life's most challenging journey's and the complex emotions that accompany them. My hope is to provide a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental space to process these emotions.
When life gets messy, we can feel lost and disconnected not only from others but from ourselves. Are you struggling with a loss in your life? A family member or friend? A divorce? A relationship? Or yourself? As a certified grief professional, mental health counselor associate, marriage and family therapist associate, and first responder therapist, I have spent 5 years supporting military members, their families, and veterans who are working through one of life's most challenging journey's and the complex emotions that accompany them. My hope is to provide a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental space to process these emotions.
(253) 733-1216 View (253) 733-1216
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Katelynn Saunders-Kosta
Mental Health Counselor , LMHC
Verified Verified
Spanaway, WA 98387  (Online Only)
As a mother of three and a wife, I have firsthand experience with family dynamics and ADHD, which informs my empathetic and personalized approach. I understand the complexities of balancing personal and professional life, and I am here to support you through this journey. As a licensed therapist specializing in DBT, I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate emotional challenges and build a life worth living. DBT is an evidence-based approach that combines CBT techniques with mindfulness practices, designed to address intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and behaviors that interfere with a fulfilling life.
As a mother of three and a wife, I have firsthand experience with family dynamics and ADHD, which informs my empathetic and personalized approach. I understand the complexities of balancing personal and professional life, and I am here to support you through this journey. As a licensed therapist specializing in DBT, I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate emotional challenges and build a life worth living. DBT is an evidence-based approach that combines CBT techniques with mindfulness practices, designed to address intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and behaviors that interfere with a fulfilling life.
(509) 778-7746 View (509) 778-7746
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Dawn Resvick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, ACHt
Verified Verified
Spanaway, WA 98387  (Online Only)
I am currently taking new Video clients from anywhere in Washington! I believe that good therapy is a journey that I accompany my clients on. I feel that each person is unique and the course of therapy is tailored to their needs and comfort level. My ideal client wants something different, better or more in their life and they are ready to work for it. I use both traditional therapeutic styles and hypnotherapy to help my clients find the change they are looking for. I am honored to work with my clients on depression, anxiety, stress, medical noncompliance, health issues, abuse, anger, trauma and other life issues.
I am currently taking new Video clients from anywhere in Washington! I believe that good therapy is a journey that I accompany my clients on. I feel that each person is unique and the course of therapy is tailored to their needs and comfort level. My ideal client wants something different, better or more in their life and they are ready to work for it. I use both traditional therapeutic styles and hypnotherapy to help my clients find the change they are looking for. I am honored to work with my clients on depression, anxiety, stress, medical noncompliance, health issues, abuse, anger, trauma and other life issues.
(253) 271-4967 View (253) 271-4967
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Carianne Sellers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSWA
Verified Verified
Spanaway, WA 98387
We all have experiences that shape who we are and may bring emotional suffering to our lives and relationships. If you are ready to let go of shame, worry and self-doubt, we will work together to build a safe, trusting relationship that helps you to discover your unique strengths and build effective coping strategies. If you're ready to embrace hope for a better tomorrow and are looking for healing and freedom from past hurts, anxiety or depression, then I am hear to listen with compassion and provide guidance on your journey.
We all have experiences that shape who we are and may bring emotional suffering to our lives and relationships. If you are ready to let go of shame, worry and self-doubt, we will work together to build a safe, trusting relationship that helps you to discover your unique strengths and build effective coping strategies. If you're ready to embrace hope for a better tomorrow and are looking for healing and freedom from past hurts, anxiety or depression, then I am hear to listen with compassion and provide guidance on your journey.
(253) 262-0132 View (253) 262-0132
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Transcending Connections Offering Neurofeedback
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Spanaway, WA 98387
We hope to help you in your journey of healing. We believe that your mental health affects your physical health. We believe through neurofeedback, we can help you heal the way you want to heal. We are excited to offer this alternative health wellness tool. Please ask your insurance company if they cover this neurofeedback if using insurance. Please visit our website at www.transcendingconnectionstranscending.com to learn more.
We hope to help you in your journey of healing. We believe that your mental health affects your physical health. We believe through neurofeedback, we can help you heal the way you want to heal. We are excited to offer this alternative health wellness tool. Please ask your insurance company if they cover this neurofeedback if using insurance. Please visit our website at www.transcendingconnectionstranscending.com to learn more.
(253) 499-6786 View (253) 499-6786
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Isabel Huntsman
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Spanaway, WA 98387
I believe connection is the energy of life. Whether it is intimacy with a loved one, the tender bond of family, spiritual connection with the Creator, insightful relationship with self, or avoidance of connection, it affects everyday life. Through therapeutic relationship, I work with you to discover your unique strengths and process your connections; empowering you to access healing and clarity. Together we will explore the internal and external messaging that keeps you from the progress you desire.
I believe connection is the energy of life. Whether it is intimacy with a loved one, the tender bond of family, spiritual connection with the Creator, insightful relationship with self, or avoidance of connection, it affects everyday life. Through therapeutic relationship, I work with you to discover your unique strengths and process your connections; empowering you to access healing and clarity. Together we will explore the internal and external messaging that keeps you from the progress you desire.
(253) 300-2970 View (253) 300-2970
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Michelle Baker
Counselor, LMHC, CMHS, MHP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Spanaway, WA 98387
My focus has been on supporting clients experiencing depression, anxiety, domestic violence, and complex trauma. I believe that the therapeutic process looks different for each individual, and I believe in finding a unique, individualized approach for each client. I specialize in working with women, adolescents, children, and those in the queer community. I have a specialized background in art and play therapy.
My focus has been on supporting clients experiencing depression, anxiety, domestic violence, and complex trauma. I believe that the therapeutic process looks different for each individual, and I believe in finding a unique, individualized approach for each client. I specialize in working with women, adolescents, children, and those in the queer community. I have a specialized background in art and play therapy.
(253) 446-7176 View (253) 446-7176
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Elizabeth Speranza
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Spanaway, WA 98387  (Online Only)
Creating change in your life can be exciting, scary, hopeful, and challenging. Whether you are experiencing relational distress, going through a crisis or significant life change, or simply feel that you are not living the life you would like to be living, my goal is to create a supportive, non-judgmental and collaborative client/therapist relationship in which you can begin to effect real change. My hope is that you will find more peace, joy, and balance in life — and greater fulfillment and connection in your relationships.
Creating change in your life can be exciting, scary, hopeful, and challenging. Whether you are experiencing relational distress, going through a crisis or significant life change, or simply feel that you are not living the life you would like to be living, my goal is to create a supportive, non-judgmental and collaborative client/therapist relationship in which you can begin to effect real change. My hope is that you will find more peace, joy, and balance in life — and greater fulfillment and connection in your relationships.
(425) 440-3179 View (425) 440-3179
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Signe Wallerich-Neils
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spanaway, WA 98387
I am here to support your personal growth and understanding of self as an unbiased and compassionate therapist. My curious approach allows me to connect with you in a meaningful way that centers you as the expert on your own life. Whether you are interested in developing coping skills and managing stressors, hoping to understand yourself on a deeper level, or dealing with relational distress, I am confident your goals can be reached. You deserve to be heard and receive the support you need.
I am here to support your personal growth and understanding of self as an unbiased and compassionate therapist. My curious approach allows me to connect with you in a meaningful way that centers you as the expert on your own life. Whether you are interested in developing coping skills and managing stressors, hoping to understand yourself on a deeper level, or dealing with relational distress, I am confident your goals can be reached. You deserve to be heard and receive the support you need.
(253) 446-7176 View (253) 446-7176
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Kasandra McCown
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Spanaway, WA 98387  (Online Only)
Currently not taking new clietns. I have a passion for working with individuals, kids, couples and families who are currently or have experienced anxiety, depression, grief, difficult life transitions, parenting struggles and medical trauma related to cancer, autoimmune diseases and other rare blood disorders. I believe that hardships in life are unique to everyone and for some of us it is hard to get through alone. My goal is to provide you and those close to you a safe space where challenging thoughts and feelings can be openly shared and we can work collaboratively to find ways to help you cope.
Currently not taking new clietns. I have a passion for working with individuals, kids, couples and families who are currently or have experienced anxiety, depression, grief, difficult life transitions, parenting struggles and medical trauma related to cancer, autoimmune diseases and other rare blood disorders. I believe that hardships in life are unique to everyone and for some of us it is hard to get through alone. My goal is to provide you and those close to you a safe space where challenging thoughts and feelings can be openly shared and we can work collaboratively to find ways to help you cope.
(253) 733-1922 View (253) 733-1922
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Germé Poston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPH, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Spanaway, WA 98387  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Current specialities focus on behavior, depression, anxiety, mood disorders.
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.
Current specialities focus on behavior, depression, anxiety, mood disorders.
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.
(253) 242-9677 View (253) 242-9677
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Dr. Heather Wisdom
Mental Health Counselor, MS, MHP, LMHC
Verified Verified
Spanaway, WA 98387
Not accepting new clients
Although not currently taking new clients, I do offer and lead numerous workgroups and retreats. Please see my website for more details. I am grateful to be a guide to individuals during difficult life challenges: depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, and relationship issues. I work collaboratively with you to understand and define your current issues and find solutions. We will explore how to build upon strengths and help develop new coping skills to manage life's challenges. I also provide couples, marriage, and relationship workshops and retreats based on Dr. Gottman and others' research and work.
Although not currently taking new clients, I do offer and lead numerous workgroups and retreats. Please see my website for more details. I am grateful to be a guide to individuals during difficult life challenges: depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, and relationship issues. I work collaboratively with you to understand and define your current issues and find solutions. We will explore how to build upon strengths and help develop new coping skills to manage life's challenges. I also provide couples, marriage, and relationship workshops and retreats based on Dr. Gottman and others' research and work.
(253) 544-5277 View (253) 544-5277
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Baxter Consultants LLC
Counselor, LMHC, CDP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Spanaway, WA 98387
Not accepting new clients
Baxter Consultants is a family-centered practice designed to cultivate and enhance well-being. Our primary focus is restoration of mind, body and soul. Our practice recognizes the strengths of family relationships and builds on these strengths to achieve optimal outcomes. Our Consultants specialize in working with Military Families and Veterans. We are a group of Christian Counselors practicing within the psychological-emotional and spiritual dimensions. We provide family, couple, individual, and mental health counseling; life-skills training, professional development, and readjustment counseling.
Baxter Consultants is a family-centered practice designed to cultivate and enhance well-being. Our primary focus is restoration of mind, body and soul. Our practice recognizes the strengths of family relationships and builds on these strengths to achieve optimal outcomes. Our Consultants specialize in working with Military Families and Veterans. We are a group of Christian Counselors practicing within the psychological-emotional and spiritual dimensions. We provide family, couple, individual, and mental health counseling; life-skills training, professional development, and readjustment counseling.
(253) 375-8332 View (253) 375-8332
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Behavioral Issues Therapists

What happens in therapy for behavioral issues?

No matter the type of therapy, individuals form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is often therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Individuals learn to identify situations that are especially troublesome for them and acquire new patterns of thinking and behaving. In therapy for ADHD, one of the most common behavior issues for children, individuals learn how to improve frustration tolerance, control impulsivity, manage attentional focus, and gain skills of self-organisation.

What therapy types help with behavioral issues?

Many types of therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Perhaps best-known and most widely tested is cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT), in which individuals learn new behavioral strategies and curb reactivity to frustrating or distressing situations that trigger disruptive behaviour. Anger, anxiety, mood disorders, impulse control problems are commonly addressed in CBT. Family therapy or parent management training is often helpful to reduce parent-child conflict and behavioral difficulties at home.

How long does therapy last for behavioral issues?

Among popular approaches to treating behavioral concerns, CBT is considered a short-term therapy intended to be administered in 15 to 20 weekly sessions. Parent training in behavior management, often used when the underlying cause of behavior issues is ADHD in children under 12, usually occurs in weekly sessions for 8 to 16 weeks. When behavioral issues stem from persistent aggression or defiance, therapy may last for months, and usually targets both children and their parents.

How effective is therapy for behavior issues?

Studies show that therapy for behavior issues in children is highly effective and may prevent the development of antisocial behavior later in life. Family intervention—parent management training or family therapy, both of which involve parents and children together—is considered most effective, notably for children under age 12 who persistently engage in aggressive, defiant, rule-breaking or other disruptive behavior. Whether provided alone or in combination with medication, CBT is highly effective in helping people regulate their emotions, and for people with ADHD, it addresses impulsiveness, hyperactivity and attentional focus.