Female Therapists in Steilacoom, WA
Humble Steps Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, APHSW-C, MSW
Verified Verified
Steilacoom, WA 98388 (Online Only)
Was it difficult to click on this page? Well you did it and if that is your accomplishment for the day then that is one step closer towards healing. It is my belief that healing is a series of small, humble steps leading to transformation. Pain takes many forms, headaches, chronic physical pain, the pain from loss, the pain from one's limitations after a serious diagnosis, the pain from abuse and the pain from the love that you didn't receive. These experiences teaches us some harsh lessons that keep us safe, but they can also keep us trapped.
Was it difficult to click on this page? Well you did it and if that is your accomplishment for the day then that is one step closer towards healing. It is my belief that healing is a series of small, humble steps leading to transformation. Pain takes many forms, headaches, chronic physical pain, the pain from loss, the pain from one's limitations after a serious diagnosis, the pain from abuse and the pain from the love that you didn't receive. These experiences teaches us some harsh lessons that keep us safe, but they can also keep us trapped.
I have a Master's degree in Psychology from Saint Martins University. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families. I am also a Child Mental Health Specialist with a background in teaching. My specialty is childhood trauma, (children and adults), grief and PTSD.I practice from a systems prospective incorporating a systemic approach. I help clients look at all aspects of life current and past, to assist them with identifying where I can support them to have fuller, more satisfying experiences and relationships. I support clients empowering themselves to make long term positive changes.
I have a Master's degree in Psychology from Saint Martins University. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families. I am also a Child Mental Health Specialist with a background in teaching. My specialty is childhood trauma, (children and adults), grief and PTSD.I practice from a systems prospective incorporating a systemic approach. I help clients look at all aspects of life current and past, to assist them with identifying where I can support them to have fuller, more satisfying experiences and relationships. I support clients empowering themselves to make long term positive changes.
Brandi Cloutier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSWA
Verified Verified
Steilacoom, WA 98388 (Online Only)
My professional approach is to guide individuals to their own mental health success with a humanistic and strength-based approach. I believe in building strong working relationships with individuals based on confidentiality, trust, and respect.
My professional approach is to guide individuals to their own mental health success with a humanistic and strength-based approach. I believe in building strong working relationships with individuals based on confidentiality, trust, and respect.
Kortnie Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Steilacoom, WA 98388 (Online Only)
My ideal client acknowledges that life is hard and is ready to get tools to work through it! The goal is to gain the tools to combat life’s struggles to include anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, negative self-image, and parenting.
My ideal client acknowledges that life is hard and is ready to get tools to work through it! The goal is to gain the tools to combat life’s struggles to include anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, negative self-image, and parenting.
Jennifer Olley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Steilacoom, WA 98388 (Online Only)
Does anxiety and depression interfere with your life on a regular basis? Are you still challenged by past trauma(s)? Depression, anxiety, and PTSD, are not just in your mind, but energetically live in your heart and in your body. A dysregulated nervous system can present as an impulse to fight, flight, freeze or fawn. This can impact your ability to thrive, personally, professionally and relationally. Learn how to transmute those energies while simultaneously impacting your physiology for lasting change.
Does anxiety and depression interfere with your life on a regular basis? Are you still challenged by past trauma(s)? Depression, anxiety, and PTSD, are not just in your mind, but energetically live in your heart and in your body. A dysregulated nervous system can present as an impulse to fight, flight, freeze or fawn. This can impact your ability to thrive, personally, professionally and relationally. Learn how to transmute those energies while simultaneously impacting your physiology for lasting change.
New Directions Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Steilacoom, WA 98388 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I love working with all different types of people wanting to change how they respond to life. My ideal clients want to learn how to respond to life, rather than react to life. The last four years have been hard and everyone can benefit from therapy. The couples I work best are seeking help with their sex life. A lot of couples I work with are also seeking help related to Polyamory/ENM and or Kink. I am happy to work with individuals, couples, and different and varying relationship designs and configurations.
I love working with all different types of people wanting to change how they respond to life. My ideal clients want to learn how to respond to life, rather than react to life. The last four years have been hard and everyone can benefit from therapy. The couples I work best are seeking help with their sex life. A lot of couples I work with are also seeking help related to Polyamory/ENM and or Kink. I am happy to work with individuals, couples, and different and varying relationship designs and configurations.
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Welcome! If you are struggling with your life, we can overcome it together. If you simply want someone to listen and talk to, I am here for you. You are not alone. Together, we will determine why you are experiencing life challenges, develop goals, and guidance to resolve issues. I provide life changing support to overcome outstanding life situations, collaborate assessments, and maintain treatment.
Welcome! If you are struggling with your life, we can overcome it together. If you simply want someone to listen and talk to, I am here for you. You are not alone. Together, we will determine why you are experiencing life challenges, develop goals, and guidance to resolve issues. I provide life changing support to overcome outstanding life situations, collaborate assessments, and maintain treatment.
I provide a space for people to be with all aspects of who they are "“ mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. I believe we are all experts on our own lives and have within us the knowing of what is best for us. There are times when we feel disconnected from that knowing and can benefit from support in reconnecting with it. I offer space to enter into a deeper exploration of one's life. I support others in accessing their inner process in order to be with all of the parts of one's personality and all the information and wisdom held there.
I provide a space for people to be with all aspects of who they are "“ mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. I believe we are all experts on our own lives and have within us the knowing of what is best for us. There are times when we feel disconnected from that knowing and can benefit from support in reconnecting with it. I offer space to enter into a deeper exploration of one's life. I support others in accessing their inner process in order to be with all of the parts of one's personality and all the information and wisdom held there.
Krista Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MHP, CMHS
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Lakewood, WA 98498 (Online Only)
**Accepting new clients** Do you feel that you, or someone you know, are not living the most gratifying life? I work with both kids and adults on reaching their best potential. Whether working through trauma, depression, anxiety, adjusting, or discovering yourself, I would be happy to walk with you along the journey. I will collaborate with you to explore what you need. I have extensive experience working with trauma and LGBTQ+ related concerns, and enjoy researching them in my spare time. I work with individuals, relationship systems, and family systems.
**Accepting new clients** Do you feel that you, or someone you know, are not living the most gratifying life? I work with both kids and adults on reaching their best potential. Whether working through trauma, depression, anxiety, adjusting, or discovering yourself, I would be happy to walk with you along the journey. I will collaborate with you to explore what you need. I have extensive experience working with trauma and LGBTQ+ related concerns, and enjoy researching them in my spare time. I work with individuals, relationship systems, and family systems.
Are you seeking compassionate support? Look no further! As a seasoned therapist, I offer individual and family therapy services with a neurodiversity focus. Whether you’re a teen, young adult, or a family in transition, I’m here for you. Let’s navigate life’s challenges together. Autism Support: Families and individuals impacted by autism find a safe space here. I am highly trained and experienced in working with autism. Transition Guidance: Whether it’s adolescence or major life changes (divorce, moving, etc), I’ve got your back. Discover your strengths, embrace your uniqueness, and thrive! Contact me today.
Are you seeking compassionate support? Look no further! As a seasoned therapist, I offer individual and family therapy services with a neurodiversity focus. Whether you’re a teen, young adult, or a family in transition, I’m here for you. Let’s navigate life’s challenges together. Autism Support: Families and individuals impacted by autism find a safe space here. I am highly trained and experienced in working with autism. Transition Guidance: Whether it’s adolescence or major life changes (divorce, moving, etc), I’ve got your back. Discover your strengths, embrace your uniqueness, and thrive! Contact me today.
Cardinal Counseling and Wellness
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, WA 98499
Hello, my name is Sabrina Danley, owner and operator of Cardinal Counseling and Wellness. I believe that therapy is about finding your authentic self and learning to embrace suffering that is part of life. It is my passion to develop a genuine relationship with my clients where we can safely have difficult conversations, have and resolve conflicts, and experience your authentic self, including your pain. I will work with you to tune into your true self, recognize your unfavorable coping mechanisms, and discover self-compassionate ways of living. My therapeutic modality is a blend of Mindfulness, ACT and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Hello, my name is Sabrina Danley, owner and operator of Cardinal Counseling and Wellness. I believe that therapy is about finding your authentic self and learning to embrace suffering that is part of life. It is my passion to develop a genuine relationship with my clients where we can safely have difficult conversations, have and resolve conflicts, and experience your authentic self, including your pain. I will work with you to tune into your true self, recognize your unfavorable coping mechanisms, and discover self-compassionate ways of living. My therapeutic modality is a blend of Mindfulness, ACT and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Dr. LeKeshia Mathis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98498 (Online Only)
My professional background involves working with couples who have the desire to rebuild their relationships and adults with various struggles, such as substance abuse addictions and co-occurring disorders. Collaboration is a major foundation for my practice, being therapy is a collaborative work that considers life experiences, patterns, relationships, and beliefs that have created and still have an impact on individuals' way of being in the world. I'm committed to figuring out the issues that are bringing my clients to therapy right now and the innate abilities and assets that will enable them to make the desired adjustments.
My professional background involves working with couples who have the desire to rebuild their relationships and adults with various struggles, such as substance abuse addictions and co-occurring disorders. Collaboration is a major foundation for my practice, being therapy is a collaborative work that considers life experiences, patterns, relationships, and beliefs that have created and still have an impact on individuals' way of being in the world. I'm committed to figuring out the issues that are bringing my clients to therapy right now and the innate abilities and assets that will enable them to make the desired adjustments.
I specialize in men and women's issues, life transitions, grief, anxiety, depression and childhood trauma. I believe therapy should be a safe place. I have an empathetic but direct approach that creates an open environment where the client can explore who they are or want to be. I believe in and practice an integrative, holistic approach to therapy, viewing my clients as whole individuals. Rather than just focusing on one specific aspect of your mental health, I take into account the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual aspects of you as an individual.
I specialize in men and women's issues, life transitions, grief, anxiety, depression and childhood trauma. I believe therapy should be a safe place. I have an empathetic but direct approach that creates an open environment where the client can explore who they are or want to be. I believe in and practice an integrative, holistic approach to therapy, viewing my clients as whole individuals. Rather than just focusing on one specific aspect of your mental health, I take into account the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual aspects of you as an individual.
Gerard Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Lakewood, WA 98498 (Online Only)
As a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience providing mental health care I am passionate about helping people find ways to cope with their mental health issues, including; situational anxiety, depression, extreme stress, burnout, post-traumatic stress disorder, and people in recovery. I also have experience working with people going through difficult life transitions or who are coping with health conditions.
As a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience providing mental health care I am passionate about helping people find ways to cope with their mental health issues, including; situational anxiety, depression, extreme stress, burnout, post-traumatic stress disorder, and people in recovery. I also have experience working with people going through difficult life transitions or who are coping with health conditions.
This is a no shame, no blame zone where you will be heard. If you ask yourself "what's wrong with me" or hear it from others, it's the wrong question. The right question is "what has happened to you?" Trauma and grief reactions are normal human responses, not pathological diagnoses. But no one is born knowing how to deal with them- not you, not your best friend. Asking for help is the first step to healing. I'm a seasoned Grief Therapist, Certified Trauma Professional and EFT (Tapping) Expert who will collaborate with you to help you clear away the chaos to a more peaceful, productive life. Good therapy works. Give a call now.
This is a no shame, no blame zone where you will be heard. If you ask yourself "what's wrong with me" or hear it from others, it's the wrong question. The right question is "what has happened to you?" Trauma and grief reactions are normal human responses, not pathological diagnoses. But no one is born knowing how to deal with them- not you, not your best friend. Asking for help is the first step to healing. I'm a seasoned Grief Therapist, Certified Trauma Professional and EFT (Tapping) Expert who will collaborate with you to help you clear away the chaos to a more peaceful, productive life. Good therapy works. Give a call now.
Recovery from trauma is my specialization. I care deeply about each person who steps into my office, and the alliance we can create could be life-changing for you. I am trained in EMDR, a psychotherapy that can de-code the traumatic memories and beliefs that are stuck within your brain and nervous system. EMDR can then rewire your brain with positive beliefs such as "I am good enough as I am" or "I'm valuable". Once you believe good things about yourself, you start living differently! I love EMDR and fully believe in its power to heal many different types of trauma.
Recovery from trauma is my specialization. I care deeply about each person who steps into my office, and the alliance we can create could be life-changing for you. I am trained in EMDR, a psychotherapy that can de-code the traumatic memories and beliefs that are stuck within your brain and nervous system. EMDR can then rewire your brain with positive beliefs such as "I am good enough as I am" or "I'm valuable". Once you believe good things about yourself, you start living differently! I love EMDR and fully believe in its power to heal many different types of trauma.
Josette Darlene Parker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CDVT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, WA 98498
I offer therapy services to any and all individuals seeking support and healing in their lives. Many clients seek out counseling when things in their lives seem out of control or they feel unheard. They want to speak to someone who is unbiased, honest, and who has empathy for their situation. I also have groups available for anger management, parenting, and domestic violence. I also provide assessments and evaluations for family law, criminal, and dependency cases as a separate service.
I offer therapy services to any and all individuals seeking support and healing in their lives. Many clients seek out counseling when things in their lives seem out of control or they feel unheard. They want to speak to someone who is unbiased, honest, and who has empathy for their situation. I also have groups available for anger management, parenting, and domestic violence. I also provide assessments and evaluations for family law, criminal, and dependency cases as a separate service.
I have been in the mental health field since 2014 and have worked with various ages and demographics. With a background that includes being a military child, collegiate athlete, and now a parent myself, I have found that I enjoy working with people who are finding themselves in a time of change. At this time, I am seeing clients 14 and older who need extra support in finding coping skills, navigating symptoms of depression or anxiety, communication skills, relationship challenges, and boundary work among other goals. At this time, I will also be taking a break from couples therapy and will update once accepting new clients.
I have been in the mental health field since 2014 and have worked with various ages and demographics. With a background that includes being a military child, collegiate athlete, and now a parent myself, I have found that I enjoy working with people who are finding themselves in a time of change. At this time, I am seeing clients 14 and older who need extra support in finding coping skills, navigating symptoms of depression or anxiety, communication skills, relationship challenges, and boundary work among other goals. At this time, I will also be taking a break from couples therapy and will update once accepting new clients.
A family crisis, professional upheaval, personal struggle or challenge, conflict, loss, separation, divorce, break-up, parenting challenge, chronic medical condition or flare up of symptoms due to mental health stress, create difficult situations. With a compassionate focus on practical and reachable goals identified by the client, at her or his pace, new insights and skills can be acquired.
A family crisis, professional upheaval, personal struggle or challenge, conflict, loss, separation, divorce, break-up, parenting challenge, chronic medical condition or flare up of symptoms due to mental health stress, create difficult situations. With a compassionate focus on practical and reachable goals identified by the client, at her or his pace, new insights and skills can be acquired.
Chandra Richardson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, SUDP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98498
Waitlist for new clients
Does life’s ups and downs leave you feeling drained, overwhelmed, unfulfilled and constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop? The daily feeling of worry, tension, self doubt, negative thoughts, make it hard to relax and enjoy the present moment sometimes, doesn't it? Do you identify as LGBTQIA2S+ and find it hard to connect with someone who "gets it"? Reaching out can feel overwhelming, uncomfortable and so damn scary. You are not alone.
Does life’s ups and downs leave you feeling drained, overwhelmed, unfulfilled and constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop? The daily feeling of worry, tension, self doubt, negative thoughts, make it hard to relax and enjoy the present moment sometimes, doesn't it? Do you identify as LGBTQIA2S+ and find it hard to connect with someone who "gets it"? Reaching out can feel overwhelming, uncomfortable and so damn scary. You are not alone.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.