Therapists in Tacoma, WA

Something happens when we sit across from someone who really sees us, hears us, and accepts us unconditionally. The relationship has the power to lift us up, shift our perspective, and bring us comfort and clarity. I'd be honored to sit across from you with the warmth, humor, compassion and skill that will support the healing and growth you are seeking. You should know that I believe in you, I will challenge you, and we will process everything together until you realize, heal, and remember the strength you have to live the life you want for yourself.

Thank you for stopping by! My name is Jaime (she/her/hers), and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I work with individuals aged 16 and older of all genders seeking support for a broad range of mental health and life issues. I am a strong advocate and ally, and work to help my clients on their path toward healing, acceptance, balance and growth. I have a Great Pyrenees dog in office with me, so please let me know if you would be more comfortable meeting in person or via Telehealth. I am in the process of earning my Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) through Tulane University.

I work as a Couples (Family) and Individual counselor, serving their needs to improve connections and communication; to regain trust, compassion, and empathy. I work with Eating Disorders as well, with training from Residential Treatment facilities and managing a milieu for Outpatient Recovery. I am an artist who incorporates art therapy into sessions, as well as, EMDR. I would love to help you, or you and your partner in your recovery journey!

Hi! I'm Lou. I work with queer and trans young adults. Therapy can be challenging, but it can also be beautiful and healing. It is my goal to meet you with compassion, support, and a safe space to help you through whatever difficulties or pain you may be experiencing. As a part of the Queer and trans community, I understand how important representation and connection is. Of course, we all have our own unique stories. Your story is not my story, and my story is not yours. However, I find that it is incredibly helpful (and dare I say, healing even) to have that common understanding and shared experience with my clients.

Do find yourself arguing with your partner when all you really want is to feel close and connected? Do you long to feel understood and appreciated, like new lovers again - or perhaps for the first time? I can help you discover new ways to communicate & get the response you've been wanting from your partner. Let's get you both feeling safe and connected again. We function best when our relationships are secure. No wonder it feels so bad when our relationship is strained, & so good when that bond is assured. Let me help you communicate, build trust and feel good together. What's more vital to our happiness than that?

Do you feel stuck in a pattern of behavior that is self-defeating? Do you long for deeper connection but continue to have emotionally superficial relationships? Do you continue to rehash a traumatic experience(s) without any lasting improvements? Are you up at night, thinking endlessly about how you'd like to do things differently but are unsure how to take your next steps? I get it. Life is very complicated. Your circumstances, and your feelings are all valid. But they DO NOT define you. You are so much more than your diagnosis, your past experiences, or your fears about the future.

Think Elite Sports Counseling is a safe place for student-athletes and professional athletes to receive professional help from me. I help develop skills and strategies to maximize sports performance and other mental health barriers that may be holding you back from living life to your fullest. I offer one-on-one sessions, group counseling, and workshops. For more information on what may serve you best, check out my website or contact me directly.

I don't know about you, but the last couple of years have been extremely challenging in all walks of life. I understand it takes courage to pursue a therapeutic relationship while navigating through life obstacles. I value my connection with my Clients and honored to be part of their personal journey. My Clinical background includes working with Veteran/Active Duty Service Members, Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Depression, Self Love/Self Esteem, ADHD, Grief, Anger Management, Stress, Coping Skills, and Spirituality.

When our old methods of coping with life's difficulties no longer work, we can find ourselves stuck - in depression, with anxiety, feeling worthless, maybe afraid to even reach out for help. Talking with someone who can assist you in discovering what went wrong and how to heal from it could be invaluable. Each person is unique and has a story to tell. I'll want to hear your story. I strive to provide everyone with a non-judgmental, empathic atmosphere in which you can feel safe to express any experience however painful or shameful it may feel.

Now accepting new clients! My theoretical approach is one of self-awareness. Having a healthy relationship with you in order to have healthy relationships with others. The modalities I use the most are CBT, DBT, and ACT. Learn how to communicate more effectively and live an intentional life. We address trauma, boundaries, emotional self-management, and how to have relationships that work. LGBTQA+ friendly. As a certified domestic violence, and substance use clinician, I am well versed in trauma informed care and systems needs.

My calling is to have my own practice where my clients and I have the opportunity to dig deep and explore their mental health and substance use with no time constrictions. So here I am ready to help to explore the core causes of traumas and walk through vulnerabilities alongside you, you are not alone. I will leave you with my favorite quote before you schedule your initial appointment. Let’s start our journey today.

As an African-American male providing therapy since 2007, I bring a multicultural perspective that has enabled me to work effectively with a wide range of clients. I'm a licensed mental health therapist who mainly works from a Cognitive Behavioral and Humanistic Therapeutic approach to help address many issues in counseling. My belief is that people and families experience different problems and need help to navigate through them by addressing their thoughts, feelings, behaviors and relationships with others. Washington State Approved LICENSED CLINICAL SUPERVISOR.

Do you feel like you've tried everything and you're ready for a change? If you've been feeling stressed, overwhelmed and exhausted lately, you've come to the right place. I use family systems techniques to enable you to access your strengths and achieve relief. Together we will create a plan to get your life back on track. Relationships are complicated and you deserve a specialist to help you navigate life's challenges.

There are times in our lives that sometimes we just need a listening ear. There are other times when life comes at you fast with experiences and challenges that can be difficult to face alone. I am 100% committed to helping you find that extra help you need. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental and compassionate place for you to feel comfortable in sharing and expressing yourself.

My philosophy is to help people move through difficult periods of their lives, find hidden strengths, new skills, and happiness. I hope to identify with you what patterns of behaviors, life choices, and beliefs that may not be supporting the life you want to live and work towards designing new patterns, beliefs, and choices. The goal of counseling is to create lasting changes, that allows you to live according to your own values, hopes and dreams.  I utilize a strengths based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Existential Therapy approach. I prefer to use methods and techniques that best fit the client’s unique needs.

I have no ideal client. The best part of this job is getting to know such a wide range of people with so many types of issues. I have 30 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in community as well as out-patient and in-patient settings . Geographically, I've worked with families and trained workers in Seattle, New York, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. I've done in-home work in the Bronx, and helped develop policy all over the country. I am now in private practice and address issues that can affect us all, such as, anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD and most mental health issues.

Taking new clients in person for equine assisted psychotherapy, outside and socially distant sessions, and/or more traditional solution focused and cognitive behavioral therapy. If you are dealing with life changes or struggling with anxiety and/or depression I can help. I am a designated Mental Health Professional and Children's Mental Health Specialist . Licensed MH counselor in the Washington. I work with families individuals and couples toward goals that we identify together. Services to military veterans and family members at no cost through a contract with the Department of Veterans affairs.

I have a history of working with many different types of people and concerns. I work best with people who are willing to do self-observation as that is the key to learning about your own thinking and feeling patterns, which is what we are trying to modify. I take a holistic approach and self-observation provides the basis for all of the other work. It is important to start noticing and working with the sensations in the body that accompany our thoughts and feelings, as our body holds the memories of everything we have ever experienced and is the vehicle in which we move and feel in the world.

CLOSED until January/Feb 2025 for service with the National Science Foundation. Elizabeth specializes in working with adults who experience stress, anxiety and/or depression, are high achievers (or would like to be), legal system workers, healthcare workers, first responders, law enforcement, athletes, entrepreneurs and military members. Her clients generally report feeling “burned out”, “stuck”, “lost”, “misdirected” and/or have anxiety about the future.