Career Counseling Therapists in Tacoma, WA
I strongly believe that we all have the capacity for actualization and fulfillment in our lives as engaged human beings who are full participants in the world. Helping others through this journey is the main focus of what I do in my practice. Often psychotherapy and counseling are used to simply address issues and problems. If we were to use a number score to describe our lives, they get us from being in the negative to zero. The problem goes away. But we can employ these same skills and methods to get us beyond that. Why not hit a two, or a five, or even a ten? For me, this is the big picture of what therapy can offer.
I strongly believe that we all have the capacity for actualization and fulfillment in our lives as engaged human beings who are full participants in the world. Helping others through this journey is the main focus of what I do in my practice. Often psychotherapy and counseling are used to simply address issues and problems. If we were to use a number score to describe our lives, they get us from being in the negative to zero. The problem goes away. But we can employ these same skills and methods to get us beyond that. Why not hit a two, or a five, or even a ten? For me, this is the big picture of what therapy can offer.
Over the years of my practice, I've observed how many men can face unique crises of meaning and purpose in our society with little support. I am passionate about making space for men to discover their values, assess what is getting in the way, establish goals, and get them closer to who and what is important to them every week. I also enjoy working with couples. This demographic is equally interesting to me because I believe that in committed relationship people can grow and thrive in unique ways. With couples I strive to bridge the communication gap, build practical communication skills, and increase intimacy and affection.
Over the years of my practice, I've observed how many men can face unique crises of meaning and purpose in our society with little support. I am passionate about making space for men to discover their values, assess what is getting in the way, establish goals, and get them closer to who and what is important to them every week. I also enjoy working with couples. This demographic is equally interesting to me because I believe that in committed relationship people can grow and thrive in unique ways. With couples I strive to bridge the communication gap, build practical communication skills, and increase intimacy and affection.
When we hurt we cannot enjoy life how we wish. Pain from our past, from relationships, from trauma or from a multitude of other sources can create unrest with how we see ourselves, others and the world we live in. Current events can compound our sense of powerlessness and the pain associated with our own experiences. Fortunately, each person has in them the capacity to grow, love and live how they want to.
When we hurt we cannot enjoy life how we wish. Pain from our past, from relationships, from trauma or from a multitude of other sources can create unrest with how we see ourselves, others and the world we live in. Current events can compound our sense of powerlessness and the pain associated with our own experiences. Fortunately, each person has in them the capacity to grow, love and live how they want to.
Jamie Welch
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98401 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Updated 8/1/24: My clients have come to me experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and many other presenting concerns. In therapy I strive to understand and clarify my clients' goals and help them work toward building insight around their concerns. You don't have to know exactly what your goals might be, and during our work you can always add or change goals. This is your treatment and my hope is that you take an active role in determining the direction and depth of the work that we do together. My hope is that we can end every session feeling that we have made progress.
Updated 8/1/24: My clients have come to me experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and many other presenting concerns. In therapy I strive to understand and clarify my clients' goals and help them work toward building insight around their concerns. You don't have to know exactly what your goals might be, and during our work you can always add or change goals. This is your treatment and my hope is that you take an active role in determining the direction and depth of the work that we do together. My hope is that we can end every session feeling that we have made progress.
Rooted Remedies PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98401 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling with your depression, anxiety, or emotional regulation? Are you at a place in your life where you are ready for change? Maybe you need support as you transition careers or relationships? Or perhaps you want a safe space to be heard and seen. If so, then we would be a great fit for therapy! There is nothing more rewarding to me than seeing the people I work alongside, grow into healthier versions of themselves. Our therapeutic environment will be a safe space for you, with plenty of validation, support, and growth. Let’s help you find the real you!
Are you struggling with your depression, anxiety, or emotional regulation? Are you at a place in your life where you are ready for change? Maybe you need support as you transition careers or relationships? Or perhaps you want a safe space to be heard and seen. If so, then we would be a great fit for therapy! There is nothing more rewarding to me than seeing the people I work alongside, grow into healthier versions of themselves. Our therapeutic environment will be a safe space for you, with plenty of validation, support, and growth. Let’s help you find the real you!
I love working with curious, motivated, and those willing to push themselves outside their comfort zone. I prefer to go deep and enjoy working with those eager to do the same. Together we will walk the line between uncomfortable and comfortable to find innovative ways of seeing ourselves. Doing so will ultimately increase your ability to manage stressors proactively and open space to allow the success and results you seek.
I love working with curious, motivated, and those willing to push themselves outside their comfort zone. I prefer to go deep and enjoy working with those eager to do the same. Together we will walk the line between uncomfortable and comfortable to find innovative ways of seeing ourselves. Doing so will ultimately increase your ability to manage stressors proactively and open space to allow the success and results you seek.
Experiences and feelings come in waves; sometimes we need a little help. Through a supportive, holistic approach, I empower people to cope and find joy. I am compassionate, straightforward, and encourage collaboration. I believe that each of us is unique, thus requiring individualized attention. Emotions reside not just in the mind but also in the body. We need strategies and healing that involve our entire beings. I offer EMDR, Lifespan Integration, Somatic Strategies, Imaginal/Art Therapy, and am informed by Internal Family Systems Therapy. I utilize talk therapy, storytelling, and narrative/journaling. Growth is possible.
Experiences and feelings come in waves; sometimes we need a little help. Through a supportive, holistic approach, I empower people to cope and find joy. I am compassionate, straightforward, and encourage collaboration. I believe that each of us is unique, thus requiring individualized attention. Emotions reside not just in the mind but also in the body. We need strategies and healing that involve our entire beings. I offer EMDR, Lifespan Integration, Somatic Strategies, Imaginal/Art Therapy, and am informed by Internal Family Systems Therapy. I utilize talk therapy, storytelling, and narrative/journaling. Growth is possible.
Hi, I'm Abbey! I am so glad you are here! My goal is to empower you to show up as you are and leave each session feeling valued, heard and trusted. I am here to help you process and bring clarity and growth to the areas you would like to work on. I build a welcoming and safe environment for you in order to provide the best care possible. Each and every one of us have varied life experiences which means my style is not one-size-fits-all. I spend time getting to know you in order to come up with goals together that are individualized to your needs, including varying therapy techniques that are the right fit for you.
Hi, I'm Abbey! I am so glad you are here! My goal is to empower you to show up as you are and leave each session feeling valued, heard and trusted. I am here to help you process and bring clarity and growth to the areas you would like to work on. I build a welcoming and safe environment for you in order to provide the best care possible. Each and every one of us have varied life experiences which means my style is not one-size-fits-all. I spend time getting to know you in order to come up with goals together that are individualized to your needs, including varying therapy techniques that are the right fit for you.
Pathway to Change Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98401
We have immediate openings for new clients! Today is your first step on the pathway to change and together we will make the transformation you are seeking in your life. Pathway to Change is unique in that we offer several therapists to choose from who can work collaboratively with you to accomplish the change you want to see. With over 40 years of combined therapy experience each therapist offers a different approach within the therapeutic relationship. We are excited to now offer Life Coaching through our partnership with Simply You LLC. To schedule life coaching sessions please visit the following website: www.simply-you-llc.com.
We have immediate openings for new clients! Today is your first step on the pathway to change and together we will make the transformation you are seeking in your life. Pathway to Change is unique in that we offer several therapists to choose from who can work collaboratively with you to accomplish the change you want to see. With over 40 years of combined therapy experience each therapist offers a different approach within the therapeutic relationship. We are excited to now offer Life Coaching through our partnership with Simply You LLC. To schedule life coaching sessions please visit the following website: www.simply-you-llc.com.
Caroline Bacon
Pre-Licensed Professional, CMHC, Intern, CLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98401 (Online Only)
I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist with a deep commitment to helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges. I create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I am dedicated to facilitating positive transformation by emphasizing the here and now, encouraging clients to become more aware of their present experiences. I aim to help my clients connect more deeply with themselves and their emotions, fostering personal growth and self-discovery.
I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist with a deep commitment to helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges. I create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I am dedicated to facilitating positive transformation by emphasizing the here and now, encouraging clients to become more aware of their present experiences. I aim to help my clients connect more deeply with themselves and their emotions, fostering personal growth and self-discovery.
Jennifer Spektor
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, MHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98401 (Online Only)
Are you seeking your truth? Feeling stuck? Do you want a therapist who really gets you? Perhaps you are part of a relationship or polycule, seeking to work on communication and intimacy in a non-judgemental environment. I am an art therapist and counselor working with individual adults and relationships from a person-centered lense. As an artist, DJ, and Jewish trans woman (free Palestine!) I know how important it can be to have a therapist who has lived experience on the margins. Using a warm and direct approach, I support people in the process of living their truths, creating the life and relationships that are genuine to them.
Are you seeking your truth? Feeling stuck? Do you want a therapist who really gets you? Perhaps you are part of a relationship or polycule, seeking to work on communication and intimacy in a non-judgemental environment. I am an art therapist and counselor working with individual adults and relationships from a person-centered lense. As an artist, DJ, and Jewish trans woman (free Palestine!) I know how important it can be to have a therapist who has lived experience on the margins. Using a warm and direct approach, I support people in the process of living their truths, creating the life and relationships that are genuine to them.
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Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98401 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hello. If you've never sought counseling before or it has been a while, I know it can be a bit scary. Whether working on oneself, marriage, parenting, family of origin, spirituality, and everything else we have to manage in life for our well-being, give it a try, it is rare a person who goes to counseling and doesn't feel better for it. Please schedule at: headway.co/providers/richard-schillinger
Hello. If you've never sought counseling before or it has been a while, I know it can be a bit scary. Whether working on oneself, marriage, parenting, family of origin, spirituality, and everything else we have to manage in life for our well-being, give it a try, it is rare a person who goes to counseling and doesn't feel better for it. Please schedule at: headway.co/providers/richard-schillinger
Connor Hartley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98422 (Online Only)
I'm Connor, the head athletics mental health clinician at Washington State University. I work with athletes and others on their general mental health and sport psych performance issues. On the performance side, I treat performance anxiety, lack of confidence, burnout, and more. On the clinical side, I work with people experiencing depression, anxiety, difficulty with stress management, big life adjustments, grief, hoarding, and more. Regardless of the model, I always provide a warm, positive listening ear with a strong desire to help.
I'm Connor, the head athletics mental health clinician at Washington State University. I work with athletes and others on their general mental health and sport psych performance issues. On the performance side, I treat performance anxiety, lack of confidence, burnout, and more. On the clinical side, I work with people experiencing depression, anxiety, difficulty with stress management, big life adjustments, grief, hoarding, and more. Regardless of the model, I always provide a warm, positive listening ear with a strong desire to help.
I’m a Couples Therapist and Sex Therapist as well as the Co-founder of The Wellness Collective Therapy Group. In therapy, I utilize evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Gottman, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Neuroscience. Through a collaborative approach, I work with clients to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Together, we explore thoughts and feelings surrounding sex and relationships, while ensuring a supportive environment for growth.
I’m a Couples Therapist and Sex Therapist as well as the Co-founder of The Wellness Collective Therapy Group. In therapy, I utilize evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Gottman, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Neuroscience. Through a collaborative approach, I work with clients to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Together, we explore thoughts and feelings surrounding sex and relationships, while ensuring a supportive environment for growth.
If you’re here now – chances are you’re ready for a change. Perhaps you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Burdened by wounds from your past. Maybe you’re struggling to cope with anxiety, low self-esteem, or managing the relationships in your life. Many of my clients come to therapy seeking help in these areas. They typically gain a greater sense of self-awareness, growth, and empowerment through the work we do. Nobody is immune to the struggles that life often brings. I won’t tell you that therapy will be easy but the power of working with a therapist you connect with can make all the difference.
If you’re here now – chances are you’re ready for a change. Perhaps you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Burdened by wounds from your past. Maybe you’re struggling to cope with anxiety, low self-esteem, or managing the relationships in your life. Many of my clients come to therapy seeking help in these areas. They typically gain a greater sense of self-awareness, growth, and empowerment through the work we do. Nobody is immune to the struggles that life often brings. I won’t tell you that therapy will be easy but the power of working with a therapist you connect with can make all the difference.
Hello, my name is Anastasia Newton and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have an eclectic therapy style and due to my diverse portfolio, I am well-rounded and able to work with members of diverse communities. I primarily work with adolescents, adults and families who struggle with navigating emotions, communication, boundaries, relationship dynamics, identity, self-esteem, occupational and educational stress, life transitions, and the effects of trauma. They seek a compassionate, safe space to explore and understand these challenges, aiming to foster self-awareness, personal accountability, and resilience.
Hello, my name is Anastasia Newton and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have an eclectic therapy style and due to my diverse portfolio, I am well-rounded and able to work with members of diverse communities. I primarily work with adolescents, adults and families who struggle with navigating emotions, communication, boundaries, relationship dynamics, identity, self-esteem, occupational and educational stress, life transitions, and the effects of trauma. They seek a compassionate, safe space to explore and understand these challenges, aiming to foster self-awareness, personal accountability, and resilience.
Intrepid Therapy Collective
Counselor, PhD, MA, LMHC , LMFT
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98404 (Online Only)
We are an innovative community of unconventional, yet comprehensively trained, psychotherapists providing practical, non-reductive, and in-depth support to help you overcome adversities, resolve outdated patterns, craft more fulfilling relationships, achieve your mental health goals—and address the traumas, stressors, burdens, and conflicts that hold you back from enjoying what your life and relationships have to offer. In general, we foster a holistic and integrative approach to mental health care that focuses on what works and is not limited to what has traditionally been practiced.
We are an innovative community of unconventional, yet comprehensively trained, psychotherapists providing practical, non-reductive, and in-depth support to help you overcome adversities, resolve outdated patterns, craft more fulfilling relationships, achieve your mental health goals—and address the traumas, stressors, burdens, and conflicts that hold you back from enjoying what your life and relationships have to offer. In general, we foster a holistic and integrative approach to mental health care that focuses on what works and is not limited to what has traditionally been practiced.
Yecenia Giron Harris
Counselor, MA, LMHC, EMMHS, CMHS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98446 (Online Only)
Are you feeling lonely? Are you experiencing burnout? Are you experiencing feelings of sadness, and it's impacting your ability to focus? Are you feeling high levels of anxiety and feeling stuck? Are you in a difficult situation and unsure of what to do? Are you struggling to make friends and experiencing anxiety in social settings? Do you want to talk to someone who will listen without judgment? Then you are at the right place!
Are you feeling lonely? Are you experiencing burnout? Are you experiencing feelings of sadness, and it's impacting your ability to focus? Are you feeling high levels of anxiety and feeling stuck? Are you in a difficult situation and unsure of what to do? Are you struggling to make friends and experiencing anxiety in social settings? Do you want to talk to someone who will listen without judgment? Then you are at the right place!
Matthew Nordin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98402 (Online Only)
They love you immensely, but friends and family can be hard to talk to when they don't understand "why you don't get better." Many of my clients have experienced depression, anxiety, and trauma symptoms for years. They're used to being judged and judging themselves. But that doesn't help us get better. I bring empathic, nonjudgmental understanding to our sessions so I can see what it's like inside your world. When you're ready, I offer evidence-based coping strategies and treatments (like mindfulness and EMDR) to help you feel better as quickly as I know how. And once you're feeling better, you'll gain insights into your issues.
They love you immensely, but friends and family can be hard to talk to when they don't understand "why you don't get better." Many of my clients have experienced depression, anxiety, and trauma symptoms for years. They're used to being judged and judging themselves. But that doesn't help us get better. I bring empathic, nonjudgmental understanding to our sessions so I can see what it's like inside your world. When you're ready, I offer evidence-based coping strategies and treatments (like mindfulness and EMDR) to help you feel better as quickly as I know how. And once you're feeling better, you'll gain insights into your issues.
Tiffany Christine Smith
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, MHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98407 (Online Only)
Are you struggling in your relationships? I work with couples and individuals around communication and intimacy. Do you struggle with self esteem? Finally become your happiest, healthiest, and most genuine self. You have the capacity to make changes in your life. Therapy can help you to feel more comfortable in your own skin. If you are finally ready to make a change, I'm here to help.
Are you struggling in your relationships? I work with couples and individuals around communication and intimacy. Do you struggle with self esteem? Finally become your happiest, healthiest, and most genuine self. You have the capacity to make changes in your life. Therapy can help you to feel more comfortable in your own skin. If you are finally ready to make a change, I'm here to help.
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