Trauma Focused Therapists in Tacoma, WA
Do you feel stuck? Through living our lives, we develop mechanisms to navigate specific contexts, but sometimes, those methods no longer work or we grow tired of them. Some signs of being stuck manifest as complicated relationships, a lack of creativity, loss of agency, inability to rest, hesitancy to play, feelings of overwhelm or a lack of interest in life. Together, we can empower your story and regain movement by having an empathetic witness journey with you, navigate your particular context, the relationships/systems around you, your unique brain and perception of self.
Do you feel stuck? Through living our lives, we develop mechanisms to navigate specific contexts, but sometimes, those methods no longer work or we grow tired of them. Some signs of being stuck manifest as complicated relationships, a lack of creativity, loss of agency, inability to rest, hesitancy to play, feelings of overwhelm or a lack of interest in life. Together, we can empower your story and regain movement by having an empathetic witness journey with you, navigate your particular context, the relationships/systems around you, your unique brain and perception of self.
I provide quality and ethical mental health care tailored to your individual needs, values, and circumstances. Concerns about location accessibility, chemical sensitivities, or exposure for the immunocompromised, or non-traditional scheduling are things of the past. Your video counseling session will be in an environment you control. I have experience serving POC, LGBTQ+, and people in poverty. I’ve also worked with those impacted by disabilities and incarceration. I’ve experienced both trauma and the wounding and healing qualities of relationships. I understand how hard it can be, and I know there’s still hope for positive change.
I provide quality and ethical mental health care tailored to your individual needs, values, and circumstances. Concerns about location accessibility, chemical sensitivities, or exposure for the immunocompromised, or non-traditional scheduling are things of the past. Your video counseling session will be in an environment you control. I have experience serving POC, LGBTQ+, and people in poverty. I’ve also worked with those impacted by disabilities and incarceration. I’ve experienced both trauma and the wounding and healing qualities of relationships. I understand how hard it can be, and I know there’s still hope for positive change.
Ereke Bruce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98402 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
From military leaders, to executives, to athletes, and everyone in between...I work with high performing people who can also get stuck in the hard places of life. Are revolving cycles of misunderstanding and conflict leaving you feeling stuck in your relationship? Does a painful past steal your joy in the present or hope for the future? Is stress or burnout preventing you from being your best at work or at home? Are you moving through life at breakneck speed, but lacking a clear sense of direction? Disruptions like these disconnect us from what matters most and negatively impact how we think, feel, and move in the world.
From military leaders, to executives, to athletes, and everyone in between...I work with high performing people who can also get stuck in the hard places of life. Are revolving cycles of misunderstanding and conflict leaving you feeling stuck in your relationship? Does a painful past steal your joy in the present or hope for the future? Is stress or burnout preventing you from being your best at work or at home? Are you moving through life at breakneck speed, but lacking a clear sense of direction? Disruptions like these disconnect us from what matters most and negatively impact how we think, feel, and move in the world.
Stephanie K Self-Bence
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, EMMHS, CMHS
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98402
I am a solution-focused therapist with 10 years' experience working with Individuals, Couples, Children/Teens & Families. My initial objective is to stabilize whatever situation has led you to seek support. Once in a position of secure functioning, we will identify, understand, and resolve the underlying issues & barriers inhibiting your goals & objectives. I treat clients at all levels; from intensive, in-depth analysis to building parenting, family or relationship skills. My expertise includes all manner of clients, including Service Members and their Families (TBI, PTSD), Individuals, and all Couples. I have experience supporting children with disabilities (ADHD, Autism).
I am a solution-focused therapist with 10 years' experience working with Individuals, Couples, Children/Teens & Families. My initial objective is to stabilize whatever situation has led you to seek support. Once in a position of secure functioning, we will identify, understand, and resolve the underlying issues & barriers inhibiting your goals & objectives. I treat clients at all levels; from intensive, in-depth analysis to building parenting, family or relationship skills. My expertise includes all manner of clients, including Service Members and their Families (TBI, PTSD), Individuals, and all Couples. I have experience supporting children with disabilities (ADHD, Autism).
All Access Employment and Counseling
Counselor, MEd, CRC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98464 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work with children as young as five, adolescents, and adults. My focus is with children, youth and adults with ADHD, autism, providing parenting supports, working through trauma, helping couples improve connection and communication, and working with depression and anxiety. I am experienced in providing vocational skills and transition supports to youth after graduating from high school. I use an eclectic approach with a foundation in person-centered therapy. I have certificates in CBT, DBT, Gottman Couple's Couneling, and CCTP (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional).
I work with children as young as five, adolescents, and adults. My focus is with children, youth and adults with ADHD, autism, providing parenting supports, working through trauma, helping couples improve connection and communication, and working with depression and anxiety. I am experienced in providing vocational skills and transition supports to youth after graduating from high school. I use an eclectic approach with a foundation in person-centered therapy. I have certificates in CBT, DBT, Gottman Couple's Couneling, and CCTP (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional).
I am a mixed-race, queer womxn of Nigerian and German heritage residing upon unceded Coast Salish and Duwamish lands. I am a person-centered and holistically focused therapist who is committed to centering the experiences of Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and Queer Folk, although I serve individuals, couples, and youth from all walks of life. I embrace a holistic view of well-being. I believe that connection to self, others, nature, and the transcendent can contribute to a healthy state of being. I utilize the application of Liberation, and social justice frameworks while adapting and incorporating new techniques as needed.
I am a mixed-race, queer womxn of Nigerian and German heritage residing upon unceded Coast Salish and Duwamish lands. I am a person-centered and holistically focused therapist who is committed to centering the experiences of Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and Queer Folk, although I serve individuals, couples, and youth from all walks of life. I embrace a holistic view of well-being. I believe that connection to self, others, nature, and the transcendent can contribute to a healthy state of being. I utilize the application of Liberation, and social justice frameworks while adapting and incorporating new techniques as needed.
Being open and sharing ones experiences can be tremendously daunting and requires feeling supported and safe. I aim to provide a space of non-judgment, compassion, and trust in order to meet my clients where they are. In our sessions you will be able to share your experiences openly without criticism. I will listen, provide feedback, reflections and collaborate with you. My goal is to enable each client to leave therapy with the ability to address the issues that brought them in.
Being open and sharing ones experiences can be tremendously daunting and requires feeling supported and safe. I aim to provide a space of non-judgment, compassion, and trust in order to meet my clients where they are. In our sessions you will be able to share your experiences openly without criticism. I will listen, provide feedback, reflections and collaborate with you. My goal is to enable each client to leave therapy with the ability to address the issues that brought them in.
Congratulations for taking the first step towards helping yourself! Psychotherapy is a collaborative process and I define my job as meeting you where you are, identifying where you might be stuck, and helping you to move towards your goals. Each person is unique and treatment needs to be tailored to your goals. Effective treatment helps a person to adapt to change, manage stress and to be more effective in their lives and relationships.
Congratulations for taking the first step towards helping yourself! Psychotherapy is a collaborative process and I define my job as meeting you where you are, identifying where you might be stuck, and helping you to move towards your goals. Each person is unique and treatment needs to be tailored to your goals. Effective treatment helps a person to adapt to change, manage stress and to be more effective in their lives and relationships.
It is a great honor to walk beside you on this journey. As your therapist, I accept you as you are and not as you should be. Although I believe that therapy is a self healing process , I am here to hold space for you and provide tools to assist you as you navigate your life experience. In 2019, I transitioned into Community Mental Health which is where I have practiced different therapeutic models with individuals from all walks of life. Therapy is not a one size fits all experience which is why I adopt many therapeutic lenses and tailor them to each client.
It is a great honor to walk beside you on this journey. As your therapist, I accept you as you are and not as you should be. Although I believe that therapy is a self healing process , I am here to hold space for you and provide tools to assist you as you navigate your life experience. In 2019, I transitioned into Community Mental Health which is where I have practiced different therapeutic models with individuals from all walks of life. Therapy is not a one size fits all experience which is why I adopt many therapeutic lenses and tailor them to each client.
I am a trauma-informed therapist that strives to create a collaborative relationship to build safety and trust so that you can move towards healing and growth. I help clients by identifying how their past is still affecting them in the present, process difficult and painful memories, and use cognitive approaches to challenge feelings of shame and fixed negative beliefs. In addition, I explore with clients the impact trauma and family dynmaics has on their relationships and teach skills to help them meet their emotional needs with friends, family, and partners.
I am a trauma-informed therapist that strives to create a collaborative relationship to build safety and trust so that you can move towards healing and growth. I help clients by identifying how their past is still affecting them in the present, process difficult and painful memories, and use cognitive approaches to challenge feelings of shame and fixed negative beliefs. In addition, I explore with clients the impact trauma and family dynmaics has on their relationships and teach skills to help them meet their emotional needs with friends, family, and partners.
Do you consider yourself unconventional or march to the beat of your own drum? Are you wanting to push past your existing limitations and achieve a new level of growth and connection to self? Are you in midlife looking to break out of old conventions and patterns that no longer serve you but don't know where to start? Finally, are you a couple committed to your relationship and want to find ways to use the challenges you two have as a catalyst for growth, both individually and as a couple? If any of that resonates, we'd likely be a good fit! I'm accepting new clients, so please reach out.
Do you consider yourself unconventional or march to the beat of your own drum? Are you wanting to push past your existing limitations and achieve a new level of growth and connection to self? Are you in midlife looking to break out of old conventions and patterns that no longer serve you but don't know where to start? Finally, are you a couple committed to your relationship and want to find ways to use the challenges you two have as a catalyst for growth, both individually and as a couple? If any of that resonates, we'd likely be a good fit! I'm accepting new clients, so please reach out.
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Jessie Schooley
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98406 (Online Only)
Despite our efforts to be present in our daily life, remnants of our past and stress in our day to day can keep us from being fully able to do so. I will work collaboratively with you, valuing your life experiences and input, to achieve a life with an increased sense of satisfaction. I approach therapy from a holistic, integrative, and humanistic perspective seeking to honor each individual story for its uniqueness. My practice specializes in counseling for adults of all backgrounds seeking relief from past trauma or other life altering experiences, as well as a range of other emotional and relational concerns.
Despite our efforts to be present in our daily life, remnants of our past and stress in our day to day can keep us from being fully able to do so. I will work collaboratively with you, valuing your life experiences and input, to achieve a life with an increased sense of satisfaction. I approach therapy from a holistic, integrative, and humanistic perspective seeking to honor each individual story for its uniqueness. My practice specializes in counseling for adults of all backgrounds seeking relief from past trauma or other life altering experiences, as well as a range of other emotional and relational concerns.
Sorya Pao
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98408 (Online Only)
I believe that therapy is one of the best tools for self-exploration and healing. I aim to cultivate a genuine relationship with you so that we can safely discuss challenges in your life. I believe in an approach that is strengths-based and culturally-sensitive as we work together. I honor you as the expert in your life and I am here to be alongside you on this journey to the life you envision for yourself.
I believe that therapy is one of the best tools for self-exploration and healing. I aim to cultivate a genuine relationship with you so that we can safely discuss challenges in your life. I believe in an approach that is strengths-based and culturally-sensitive as we work together. I honor you as the expert in your life and I am here to be alongside you on this journey to the life you envision for yourself.
Whether it is healing from trauma & grief, struggling with self-worth & relationships, or feeling paralyzed with anxiety, I recognize how debilitating mental health and difficult life experiences can be on your happiness and fulfillment. As a therapist, I am passionate about helping individuals heal from all types of traumas and navigate the complexities of grief. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, or feeling dependent on others, I want to assist you in changing negative thoughts that hold you back from feeling whole and being your true self.
Whether it is healing from trauma & grief, struggling with self-worth & relationships, or feeling paralyzed with anxiety, I recognize how debilitating mental health and difficult life experiences can be on your happiness and fulfillment. As a therapist, I am passionate about helping individuals heal from all types of traumas and navigate the complexities of grief. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, or feeling dependent on others, I want to assist you in changing negative thoughts that hold you back from feeling whole and being your true self.
Sandy Logan
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, MHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98405 (Online Only)
It is my passion to share in the process of another's life journey, and I consider it a great honor to be present for the healing and growth that therapy can bring. I work with individuals and couples on myriad issues, ranging from anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, and relationship difficulties, to working toward personal growth, self-exploration, and healthy relationship development. I am particularly interested in helping women find their voices and personal power, and encouraging them to live more satisfying, empowered lives.
It is my passion to share in the process of another's life journey, and I consider it a great honor to be present for the healing and growth that therapy can bring. I work with individuals and couples on myriad issues, ranging from anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, and relationship difficulties, to working toward personal growth, self-exploration, and healthy relationship development. I am particularly interested in helping women find their voices and personal power, and encouraging them to live more satisfying, empowered lives.
Everyone goes through challenging situations in life, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you've faced, there's nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it.
I believe that children, adolescents, adults, couples and families can and deserve symptom relief, peace, harmony and greater satisfaction in their personal life, marriage, job, school, and interpersonal relationships. I provide a safe, warm and confidential therapeutic environment to achieve these goals with you.
Everyone goes through challenging situations in life, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you've faced, there's nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it.
I believe that children, adolescents, adults, couples and families can and deserve symptom relief, peace, harmony and greater satisfaction in their personal life, marriage, job, school, and interpersonal relationships. I provide a safe, warm and confidential therapeutic environment to achieve these goals with you.
Maybe you’ve been trying too hard for far too long and need space to create some art and REST. If you have battling anxiety, perfectionism, or the crippling desire to please everyone (or leave the world behind), you’re in the right place. Maybe you've been dealing with intergenerational trauma, academic pressures, or identity struggles and the burden feels unbearable. You don’t have to keep muscling through it alone.
Maybe you’ve been trying too hard for far too long and need space to create some art and REST. If you have battling anxiety, perfectionism, or the crippling desire to please everyone (or leave the world behind), you’re in the right place. Maybe you've been dealing with intergenerational trauma, academic pressures, or identity struggles and the burden feels unbearable. You don’t have to keep muscling through it alone.
Laurel Hightower
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98418
Therapy is about progress, not perfection. You are the expert on what works for you, even if it doesn’t seem clear right now. Together we can figure out where support could be helpful. It takes practice to learn to be vulnerable and to find the words to describe our inner lives. All emotions have meaning, and together we can figure out what they’re trying to tell you.
Therapy is about progress, not perfection. You are the expert on what works for you, even if it doesn’t seem clear right now. Together we can figure out where support could be helpful. It takes practice to learn to be vulnerable and to find the words to describe our inner lives. All emotions have meaning, and together we can figure out what they’re trying to tell you.
In this whirlwind, we can lose our balance and drift away from our natural rhythms and the world around us. What we may need most is a space for quiet reflection, a moment of repose where our thoughts can flow freely. This practice is for those who seek a richer, more vibrant life—one where living takes precedence over merely existing. Here, we aim to offer healing and guidance for those seeking clarity, purpose, authenticity, and a deeper connection to themselves and the world. Whether it be life transitions, trauma and growth, whole person wellness and spirituality, or philosophical counseling we are here to help.
In this whirlwind, we can lose our balance and drift away from our natural rhythms and the world around us. What we may need most is a space for quiet reflection, a moment of repose where our thoughts can flow freely. This practice is for those who seek a richer, more vibrant life—one where living takes precedence over merely existing. Here, we aim to offer healing and guidance for those seeking clarity, purpose, authenticity, and a deeper connection to themselves and the world. Whether it be life transitions, trauma and growth, whole person wellness and spirituality, or philosophical counseling we are here to help.
I often work with individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, and childhood trauma. I believe that change that occurs in therapy comes from forming a safe therapeutic relationship, while increasing your awareness of self, challenging your old beliefs, and establishing appropriate boundaries in relationships with others. I tend to be an active participant in therapy. I ask questions, offer observations, and look for patterns that may help provide a deeper understanding. However, I believe the client is the expert on themselves, and I trust in each individuals unique healing process.
I often work with individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, and childhood trauma. I believe that change that occurs in therapy comes from forming a safe therapeutic relationship, while increasing your awareness of self, challenging your old beliefs, and establishing appropriate boundaries in relationships with others. I tend to be an active participant in therapy. I ask questions, offer observations, and look for patterns that may help provide a deeper understanding. However, I believe the client is the expert on themselves, and I trust in each individuals unique healing process.
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