Female Therapists in Tacoma, WA

Do you feel lonely in your relationship? Are you tired of the constant arguments and blaming? Do you wish you could go back to the excitement and love you felt when you first met? Each of us deserves to have a healthy, fulfilling, and loving intimate relationship. Unfortunately, you may be struggling in your relationship and have doubts about its future. Change can begin by working on your individual issues or by re-building a healthy relationship in couples therapy.

**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.

Working from a relational-narrative perspective, I am committed to supporting you in your life journey. If you are feeling unhappy within your relationship, personal experiences or simply feel “stuck”, I’m here to help support you in the pursuit of your preferred way of living. I am passionate about working with individuals experiencing life transitions and couples in any relational stage, offering support to all gender identities and sexual orientations.

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.

Have you diligently worked to create a life that thrives, but still feel stuck by childhood or continuing harm? Is your past contributing to anxiety or depression in your current life? Often the coping strategies we form in childhood survive past their "effectiveness date," creating an invisible force that holds us back from thriving. In session, we will create a space for you to explore past, present, and hopes for the future. We will hold both harm and healing, as we create a framework for developing skills and a making adjustments that bring a freedom to thrive. Together we will forge a path that accounts for the beauty and harm.

Do you feel a persistent sense of unease? Exhausted from the pressures of life? Frustrated with how your past is impacting you? Overwhelmed by the thought of starting therapy? Often our struggles alone feel unbearable, and the idea of addressing them only adds more stress. But you can get to where you'd like to be. It just takes learning to endure the discomfort of the growth and healing process. I am dedicated to helping you walk through the discomfort —to gain self insight, to make changes in your life, to feel more at ease, and attain your goals.

I honor the inherent wisdom in each of us, and I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaboration between equals for the purpose of personal growth. I believe in each individual’s intrinsic value and that we are all worthy exactly as we are. My role as therapist encompasses that of a teacher, student, companion, witness, and guide. My approach is warm, genuine, and strengths-based. I strive to build a safe and secure foundation based on trust and mutual respect. Together we confront fears, concerns, and situations with courage, honesty and clarity.

I love supporting women who find themselves overwhelmed by life's demands or disconnected from what they once loved. My goal is to help people to slow down and reconnect with their values and inner wisdom to live a more fulfilling and intentional life. I have a decade of experience as a trauma therapist, helping people address painful traumatic pasts, resolve unhelpful core beliefs, and learn to regulate their emotions. I also love supporting women in their reproductive years who may be struggling with fertility issues or the adjustment to early motherhood and hold a perinatal mental health certificate.

Deanne Caron is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington who has been practicing since 2001. Deanne is committed to working with clients who need change and support around various life issues, changes, and challenges. She has more than 20 years of experience working with individuals, families, and children in community-based, school-based, and private practice settings. Her approach integrates various modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Family Systems with a psychodynamic, client-centered focus.

Are you looking for someone to actively listen to you, acknowledge your needs, & value your perspectives? I am committed to providing a safe place for individuals who have felt unheard, unseen, or undervalued in their life by helping them find meaning, purpose, & balance. My approach is holistic, strength-based, solution, & goal oriented. I have experience working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.

As a grief therapist, I understand that working through grief may be the hardest and most courageous thing any of us can do. Too many people feel lost in their grief, unsure how to grieve, or unable to let the loss go. My goal is to help clients understand and work through the tasks of grief while honoring the memory of the ones they have lost. I also know that grief can show up in many different types of loss, and so am committed to helping people navigate complex feelings connected to the loss of relationships, loss of jobs, loss of identities, or loss of religion or spirituality as well.

Sometimes in life, we can feel lost, stuck or even desperate. We do the same things over and over again without finding any solutions to our problems. Life often becomes painful when our past experiences have no words to describe them or clarity to bring them to understanding. Using a variety of approaches my clients and I explore their current pain and concerns, while considering the picture of their past experience. With support and compassion we map out a plan to discover ways to become unstuck and move in new directions.

I strive to create a warm, compassionate, empathetic, nurturing space that encourages emotional growth. I walk alongside individuals to inspire them to reach their healing goals or manuver through life's difficult transitions. I will also challenge you to be your best self and move towards your healing goals. The goal is to help you heal from present or past emotional wounds and offer new tools to help navigate you towards your best life. I am passionate about the power of personal growth and building healthy relationships, and following your dreams.

Now accepting new clients for Fall 2024. Do you feel like nobody really sees you? Are you afraid that if they do, they’ll turn away? Sometimes we find ourselves putting on a “perfect” face because inside, we feel anything but. We lash out at those close to us and then feel guilty. Maybe anxiety is holding you back from living a full life. Maybe you’ve begun to notice some relationship patterns that no longer serve you. Or maybe unprocessed trauma or grief are showing up in distressing ways. Therapy can help you get unstuck and move from feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, and not-enough to engaged, balanced, and whole. I’ve got you.

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.

I am a mental health counselor, trained to work with individuals, couples, and families. I believe that every human being is fundamentally capable of experiencing the joyful and fulfilling lives they seek - sometimes, life makes that difficult. Maybe you are experiencing grief, conflict in relationships, or loss of self. Maybe you’ve noticed yourself feeling depressed, anxious, or withdrawn. No matter what may bring you to therapy, I am honored to walk along with you as we explore opportunities for healing and growth.

I work with young children, teens, and parents who are struggling with intense feelings and behaviors and seeking specialized, effective, and holistic therapy to learn practical skills and insight in order to enjoy a happier, healthier life. I help children & adolescents overcome anxiety, ADHD, developmental delays, and sensory issues. I also help parents learn new ways to support their child/adolescent that are specific to the needs of their child. I am very familiar with 504/IEP's and have experience advocating as well as helping create plans that increase school success.

Do you find yourself feeling stuck in the same cycles and patterns? Are you wishing for movement in your life but find yourself unable to let go of old stories, feelings, and thoughts? Maybe you are unsure of where to start but know that the way things are, is not how you want them to be. Often times our lives can become dictated by past wounds and, coping with the feelings that arise from these moments, can be difficult. Healing from the past and staying present in the now is possible, and you do not have to do it alone.

Does it feel like no matter what you do, things never change? You’re running on all cylinders, trying to be everything for everyone, including yourself. You tell everyone that you are fine. Managing. But you’re noticing how it’s impacting you. You realize that things need to change. Whether you're experiencing the impacts of systemic oppression, self-esteem, or relationship issues, know that you don't have to be alone in this journey. No two individuals are the same, and I tailor our sessions together to address challenges unique to you. We will work together to understand and address the root cause of those issues.