Grief Therapists in Central, Tacoma, WA
My name is Lizzie Stryker, she/her. I’m a licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate and I am also an experienced and nationally accredited Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. Through my combined experiences of counseling and therapy work I offer support through various challenges and periods of change including: Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Difficulty with interpersonal communication and relationships, Feelings of hopelessness, Grief, Life transitions, Struggles with self harm and suicidal ideations, Struggles with self-worth and confidence, Various types of trauma, Vocational exploration, and Work stress.
My name is Lizzie Stryker, she/her. I’m a licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate and I am also an experienced and nationally accredited Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. Through my combined experiences of counseling and therapy work I offer support through various challenges and periods of change including: Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Difficulty with interpersonal communication and relationships, Feelings of hopelessness, Grief, Life transitions, Struggles with self harm and suicidal ideations, Struggles with self-worth and confidence, Various types of trauma, Vocational exploration, and Work stress.
Leslie Morris
Counselor, MS, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Central, Tacoma, WA 98405
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! My name is Leslie. I am dedicated to guiding you through whatever life has to throw at you whether that be anxiety, depression, major life changes, grief, etc. I offer a non-judgmental, trustworthy space to explore your feelings and find effective coping mechanisms. I approach therapy from a trauma-informed perspective and person-centered approach while primarily utilizing CBT techniques as well as other helpful interventions. Using individualized styles of therapy modalities, I tailor my approach in order to create what feels best for you. Let's work together to embrace your emotions and navigate life's challenges!
Hello! My name is Leslie. I am dedicated to guiding you through whatever life has to throw at you whether that be anxiety, depression, major life changes, grief, etc. I offer a non-judgmental, trustworthy space to explore your feelings and find effective coping mechanisms. I approach therapy from a trauma-informed perspective and person-centered approach while primarily utilizing CBT techniques as well as other helpful interventions. Using individualized styles of therapy modalities, I tailor my approach in order to create what feels best for you. Let's work together to embrace your emotions and navigate life's challenges!
I love working with people to process trauma, tackle anxiety issues, explore identity, work through grief, and navigate relationships, parenting, and life transitions- because I know there's so much hope and potential for healing and growth.
Therapy is a journey where people can be accepted just as they are and gain support in navigating their internal world to find healing and growth. Time spent living in different cultures has given me a deep level of respect for the diversity of human experience and the interconnectedness of beliefs, relationships, environment, and mental health. I believe that understanding the narratives we have about ourselves and how they came to be can help us break free from shame and overcome barriers in our lives- ultimately gaining the capacity to redefine our sense of self.
I love working with people to process trauma, tackle anxiety issues, explore identity, work through grief, and navigate relationships, parenting, and life transitions- because I know there's so much hope and potential for healing and growth.
Therapy is a journey where people can be accepted just as they are and gain support in navigating their internal world to find healing and growth. Time spent living in different cultures has given me a deep level of respect for the diversity of human experience and the interconnectedness of beliefs, relationships, environment, and mental health. I believe that understanding the narratives we have about ourselves and how they came to be can help us break free from shame and overcome barriers in our lives- ultimately gaining the capacity to redefine our sense of self.
Sabina Wagner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Central, Tacoma, WA 98405 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
If you are seeking to improve your life whether through coping, communication, life skills, relationships, or parenting I am here to assist. I believe therapy is an opportunity for you to establish goals and the two of us work collaboratively together to accomplish them. I will work towards building your trust allowing you to feel free exposing your vulnerability. My goal is to help you manage emotional distress i.e. anxiety and depression as you navigate interpersonal relationships and work through life's difficult transitions - grief and loss, becoming a parent, job transition, separations and defining new boundaries.
If you are seeking to improve your life whether through coping, communication, life skills, relationships, or parenting I am here to assist. I believe therapy is an opportunity for you to establish goals and the two of us work collaboratively together to accomplish them. I will work towards building your trust allowing you to feel free exposing your vulnerability. My goal is to help you manage emotional distress i.e. anxiety and depression as you navigate interpersonal relationships and work through life's difficult transitions - grief and loss, becoming a parent, job transition, separations and defining new boundaries.
My practice areas include: depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, parenting, emotional disturbance, grief and loss, stress related to spirituality or recovery from spiritual abuse, self-esteem and developing strengths and mindful practices.
It takes a special kind of courage to ask for help. Whether we have had a hardship sneak up on us, or been wrestling with it for a lifetime, expressing out loud a need for assistance is an act of bravery. I have been working as mental health counselor and psychotherapist since 2014, and in that time I’ve been honored to witness these acts of bravery from adolescents, adults of all ages, and families. I believe that our experiences matter and are worth talking about.
My practice areas include: depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, parenting, emotional disturbance, grief and loss, stress related to spirituality or recovery from spiritual abuse, self-esteem and developing strengths and mindful practices.
It takes a special kind of courage to ask for help. Whether we have had a hardship sneak up on us, or been wrestling with it for a lifetime, expressing out loud a need for assistance is an act of bravery. I have been working as mental health counselor and psychotherapist since 2014, and in that time I’ve been honored to witness these acts of bravery from adolescents, adults of all ages, and families. I believe that our experiences matter and are worth talking about.
My primary areas of focus include trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relational issues, and behavioral issues.
There are many reasons that you may be seeking counseling, from feeling stuck in worsening anxiety or depression, patterns of unhealthy relationships, current or past trauma, or you need a counselor to walk alongside you in the midst of a challenging life season. For whatever reason you are seeking a counselor, I’m so thankful that you are looking for a safe place to process the many challenges in life. I believe it is vastly important to find a counselor with whom you connect and can build trust. I would love the opportunity to work with you.
My primary areas of focus include trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relational issues, and behavioral issues.
There are many reasons that you may be seeking counseling, from feeling stuck in worsening anxiety or depression, patterns of unhealthy relationships, current or past trauma, or you need a counselor to walk alongside you in the midst of a challenging life season. For whatever reason you are seeking a counselor, I’m so thankful that you are looking for a safe place to process the many challenges in life. I believe it is vastly important to find a counselor with whom you connect and can build trust. I would love the opportunity to work with you.
I help HSPs calm anxiety, soothe grief, and compassionately heal trauma from the inside out.
How often are you called too sensitive? Are anxiety & overwhelm familiar? Have you found yourself in unhealthy relationships? Do you sometimes feel like you're different from others? Do you yearn for deep meaning & authenticity? If yes, then maybe you're a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) like 20 to 30% of us who have a heightened sensory system. We are born sensitive & empathic, and we're deeply moved by our inner world and outer world. We feel and notice every nuance so we need someone who understands us with kindness and compassion because it's so hard to be sensitive in an insensitive world, especially now.
I help HSPs calm anxiety, soothe grief, and compassionately heal trauma from the inside out.
How often are you called too sensitive? Are anxiety & overwhelm familiar? Have you found yourself in unhealthy relationships? Do you sometimes feel like you're different from others? Do you yearn for deep meaning & authenticity? If yes, then maybe you're a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) like 20 to 30% of us who have a heightened sensory system. We are born sensitive & empathic, and we're deeply moved by our inner world and outer world. We feel and notice every nuance so we need someone who understands us with kindness and compassion because it's so hard to be sensitive in an insensitive world, especially now.
Do you need a therapist who understands the pressure of existing in BIPOC culture? Do you need someone who can identify with your unique challenges? Are you struggling in relationships? Are you tired of just surviving? Are you ready to thrive? I am just a call, email, or click away! Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with Dr. Jordan at www.safetherapeuticss.org; you can also Look for me on the Headway platform.
Do you need a therapist who understands the pressure of existing in BIPOC culture? Do you need someone who can identify with your unique challenges? Are you struggling in relationships? Are you tired of just surviving? Are you ready to thrive? I am just a call, email, or click away! Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with Dr. Jordan at www.safetherapeuticss.org; you can also Look for me on the Headway platform.
Common presenting issues include mood disruptions such as depression/anxiety; relational concerns such as partnership struggles and social isolation; abuse/neglect and trauma, especially within family of origin; losses and life transitions; and identity questions, in such areas as vocation, sexuality, and gender.
Entering into therapy is a courageous decision to seek life in response to whatever concerns and challenges have gotten your attention. Everyone bears experiences that have had an alienating and destructive impact on their relationship with others and with themselves. Without the support of another to work through these experiences and use them for our growth, these destructive effects often compound over time as we cope and try to heal on our own. Counseling is an opportunity to receive the kind of support that can enable you to find not only relief, but the goodness you have struggled to access in yourself and your relationships.
Common presenting issues include mood disruptions such as depression/anxiety; relational concerns such as partnership struggles and social isolation; abuse/neglect and trauma, especially within family of origin; losses and life transitions; and identity questions, in such areas as vocation, sexuality, and gender.
Entering into therapy is a courageous decision to seek life in response to whatever concerns and challenges have gotten your attention. Everyone bears experiences that have had an alienating and destructive impact on their relationship with others and with themselves. Without the support of another to work through these experiences and use them for our growth, these destructive effects often compound over time as we cope and try to heal on our own. Counseling is an opportunity to receive the kind of support that can enable you to find not only relief, but the goodness you have struggled to access in yourself and your relationships.
Life throws you all types of curveballs. Things will happen in life that you just can’t avoid. My goal is to help you find solutions to these issues. Together we will find your strengths, resources and coping abilities that will help you reach your future goals. You will find that positive change is always possible and you don’t have to feel stuck in the past.
Life throws you all types of curveballs. Things will happen in life that you just can’t avoid. My goal is to help you find solutions to these issues. Together we will find your strengths, resources and coping abilities that will help you reach your future goals. You will find that positive change is always possible and you don’t have to feel stuck in the past.
Red Dahlia Art Therapy
Counselor, MA AT, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Central, Tacoma, WA 98405
Red Dahlia Art Therapy cultivates emotional stability with individuals navigating life issues. Creative problem solving with a therapist that offers unconditional positive regard is key to maximizing your strengths and igniting your passion and resilience. Connect to your creativity and explore your journey. Nurture your center where your healing and growth thrive. The red dahlia is a symbol of strength and healing. With art therapy your unique life vision becomes clear.
Red Dahlia Art Therapy cultivates emotional stability with individuals navigating life issues. Creative problem solving with a therapist that offers unconditional positive regard is key to maximizing your strengths and igniting your passion and resilience. Connect to your creativity and explore your journey. Nurture your center where your healing and growth thrive. The red dahlia is a symbol of strength and healing. With art therapy your unique life vision becomes clear.
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I focus on helping my clients understand and heal attachment issues, processing of trauma, resolving parenting difficulties, and work/life conflicts. My goal is to give my clients a place to feel safe to discuss the stresses and troubles they may be experiencing. Although I counsel people of all ages, I particularly enjoy seeing children under the age of 18. I also like to provide support for parents and help the family achieve regulation by improving understanding and communication between family members.
I focus on helping my clients understand and heal attachment issues, processing of trauma, resolving parenting difficulties, and work/life conflicts. My goal is to give my clients a place to feel safe to discuss the stresses and troubles they may be experiencing. Although I counsel people of all ages, I particularly enjoy seeing children under the age of 18. I also like to provide support for parents and help the family achieve regulation by improving understanding and communication between family members.
S. Todd Stringham, LMHC, received his Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University in 2016, and has been working for Comprehensive Life Resources as a therapist in Tacoma. Todd's eclectic style draws from a variety of techniques that include: (ACT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, (DBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy, (EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and (MI) Motivational Interview. He works with adults suffering from anxiety disorders including phobias and OCD, depression, trauma, stress and adjustment disorder.
S. Todd Stringham, LMHC, received his Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University in 2016, and has been working for Comprehensive Life Resources as a therapist in Tacoma. Todd's eclectic style draws from a variety of techniques that include: (ACT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, (DBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy, (EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and (MI) Motivational Interview. He works with adults suffering from anxiety disorders including phobias and OCD, depression, trauma, stress and adjustment disorder.
Michael Lillie LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA(ts), MA, LMFT, MHP
Verified Verified
20 Endorsed
Central, Tacoma, WA 98405
I love what I do for a living! I have the privilege of walking with people through chaos, change, uncertainty, ambiguity, joy, sadness, anxiety or any other time of discovery life might bring. My greatest joy is seeing people find hope, make meaningful changes in their lives, and simply live a better life. I have worked in many different settings as a therapist including hospitals, community mental health centers, a homeless shelter, and in private practice.
I love what I do for a living! I have the privilege of walking with people through chaos, change, uncertainty, ambiguity, joy, sadness, anxiety or any other time of discovery life might bring. My greatest joy is seeing people find hope, make meaningful changes in their lives, and simply live a better life. I have worked in many different settings as a therapist including hospitals, community mental health centers, a homeless shelter, and in private practice.
Jennifer Olley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Central, Tacoma, WA 98405 (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.
Kimberly Meade
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Central, Tacoma, WA 98406
I love listening to people's stories. I have been a therapist for almost 20 years and am drawn to the thoughts, feelings and experiences that become our personal journey. I work with children, teens and adults. I am married and have 4 children. You can trust that I understand the excruciating joy of navigating life with many different personalities. I have worked as a therapist in homes and offices, taught parent trainings in groups and to individuals, consulted with teachers and families in local school districts, and worked at a local hospital.
I love listening to people's stories. I have been a therapist for almost 20 years and am drawn to the thoughts, feelings and experiences that become our personal journey. I work with children, teens and adults. I am married and have 4 children. You can trust that I understand the excruciating joy of navigating life with many different personalities. I have worked as a therapist in homes and offices, taught parent trainings in groups and to individuals, consulted with teachers and families in local school districts, and worked at a local hospital.
Accepting new clients! I am here to partner with you as you begin a transformative journey where your deepest desires become tangible. My specialized approach to therapy is rooted in the principles of the Law of Attraction and is designed to guide you toward the manifestation of your goals. I am here to help you harness the incredible power of your thoughts and emotions to move beyond traditional goal-setting so that our work together can focus on the emotions associated with your aspirations. I am ready to show you the path to fulfillment with a holistic approach that integrates mind, body, and spirit.
Accepting new clients! I am here to partner with you as you begin a transformative journey where your deepest desires become tangible. My specialized approach to therapy is rooted in the principles of the Law of Attraction and is designed to guide you toward the manifestation of your goals. I am here to help you harness the incredible power of your thoughts and emotions to move beyond traditional goal-setting so that our work together can focus on the emotions associated with your aspirations. I am ready to show you the path to fulfillment with a holistic approach that integrates mind, body, and spirit.
Jennifer Gaines
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LMFTA, NCC
Verified Verified
Central, Tacoma, WA 98405 (Online Only)
I have immediate weekend availability and am contracted with Regence (all other insurance providers are out of network). Are you feeling unfulfilled in life? Maybe you want to find more joy, or maybe your relationship feels stale. Are you struggling to communicate with the important people in your life? Maybe you just feel like something is missing in your life. If any of this feels familiar, you are not alone! I work with clients facing a variety of concerns, working alongside my clients to find solutions to their concerns is my focus. I bring my authentic self to session so you feel comfortable being yourself too.
I have immediate weekend availability and am contracted with Regence (all other insurance providers are out of network). Are you feeling unfulfilled in life? Maybe you want to find more joy, or maybe your relationship feels stale. Are you struggling to communicate with the important people in your life? Maybe you just feel like something is missing in your life. If any of this feels familiar, you are not alone! I work with clients facing a variety of concerns, working alongside my clients to find solutions to their concerns is my focus. I bring my authentic self to session so you feel comfortable being yourself too.
Nicole Yandle
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Central, Tacoma, WA 98406 (Online Only)
Accepting clients. Nicole is here to create a space that is free of judgement; where you are invited to show up exactly how you are and experience her presence, empathy, compassion, emotions, and humanity. Together you will begin to explore what has shaped you and how that has impacted the way you relate to others - what has hurt you, what breaks your heart, what amazes you and what gives you life. Nicole will work with you using narrative, relational and depth-oriented psychodynamic psychotherapy that is grounded in an anti-oppressive framework.
Accepting clients. Nicole is here to create a space that is free of judgement; where you are invited to show up exactly how you are and experience her presence, empathy, compassion, emotions, and humanity. Together you will begin to explore what has shaped you and how that has impacted the way you relate to others - what has hurt you, what breaks your heart, what amazes you and what gives you life. Nicole will work with you using narrative, relational and depth-oriented psychodynamic psychotherapy that is grounded in an anti-oppressive framework.
Veronica Botsford
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Central, Tacoma, WA 98403 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Whatever your situation that has led you to seek therapy, one thing for certain is that change is inevitable, and growth is optional. We may not always recognize our agency, but we can choose whether to lean into the changes around us, or resist them. If you are curious about how to lean in, talk therapy can help.
Whatever your situation that has led you to seek therapy, one thing for certain is that change is inevitable, and growth is optional. We may not always recognize our agency, but we can choose whether to lean into the changes around us, or resist them. If you are curious about how to lean in, talk therapy can help.
