Christian Therapists in Tumwater, WA
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Nancy Hunter Counseling and Psychotherapy
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CHT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tumwater, WA 98501 (Online Only)
As a Christian, I am able to work with individuals on spiritual issues, growing faith and peace and provide counsel in accordance with Biblical principles.
I offer therapy to relieve anxiety and depression and discover the underlying causes. I also specialize in trauma and PTSD. If you've seen other therapists without results, it may be because you've only participated in talk or cognitive therapy. I've found that deeply ingrained beliefs and coping mechanisms that develop when we're young are often responsible for dysfunction or repeated negative emotions later in life. I offer therapy to help you discover the reasons for triggers and patterns of behavior and how to change them. Unfortunately, I do not take insurance.
As a Christian, I am able to work with individuals on spiritual issues, growing faith and peace and provide counsel in accordance with Biblical principles.
I offer therapy to relieve anxiety and depression and discover the underlying causes. I also specialize in trauma and PTSD. If you've seen other therapists without results, it may be because you've only participated in talk or cognitive therapy. I've found that deeply ingrained beliefs and coping mechanisms that develop when we're young are often responsible for dysfunction or repeated negative emotions later in life. I offer therapy to help you discover the reasons for triggers and patterns of behavior and how to change them. Unfortunately, I do not take insurance.
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Steve Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tumwater, WA 98512 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Steve believes in respecting the individuality of every person including Christian and non- religious individuals.
Steve Williams has been in private practice for 29 years. He seeks to provide professional and respectful psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, and adolescents for issues such as: Marital Conflict/Communication, Infidelity, Couples Counseling, Divorce Recovery, Depression, and Anxiety including: OCD, Generalized, Panic, PTSD, and Social Phobia. Steve also treats Anger, Addictions, Trauma, and Childhood Abuse. He uses a direct method to provide effective interpretations and tools for developing a healthy individual self and a healthy couple closeness.
Steve believes in respecting the individuality of every person including Christian and non- religious individuals.
Steve Williams has been in private practice for 29 years. He seeks to provide professional and respectful psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, and adolescents for issues such as: Marital Conflict/Communication, Infidelity, Couples Counseling, Divorce Recovery, Depression, and Anxiety including: OCD, Generalized, Panic, PTSD, and Social Phobia. Steve also treats Anger, Addictions, Trauma, and Childhood Abuse. He uses a direct method to provide effective interpretations and tools for developing a healthy individual self and a healthy couple closeness.
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Biblical Christian counseling is available to clients who request it.
Scott Robbins graduated from Argosy University in Seattle, with a Masters in Counseling Psychology. Scott is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, (LMHC), Mental Health Professional (MHP) and a Children's Mental Health Specialist (CMS). Scott has 15 years' experience as a public school teacher. He also has a Masters Degree in Education with an emphasis in Instruction and Curriculum Development from Lesley College, in Cambridge Massachusetts. He has coached middle and high school football for 19 years. For 8 years he was a Young Life Area Director in both WA and CA.
Biblical Christian counseling is available to clients who request it.
Scott Robbins graduated from Argosy University in Seattle, with a Masters in Counseling Psychology. Scott is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, (LMHC), Mental Health Professional (MHP) and a Children's Mental Health Specialist (CMS). Scott has 15 years' experience as a public school teacher. He also has a Masters Degree in Education with an emphasis in Instruction and Curriculum Development from Lesley College, in Cambridge Massachusetts. He has coached middle and high school football for 19 years. For 8 years he was a Young Life Area Director in both WA and CA.
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As a practicing therapist and Christian, it is my goal seek to meet people exactly where they are with in life with grace and dignity.
If you're looking here, then things are going quite right are they? Well these things happen to all of us from time to time and we all can benefit from a little help. If you're willing to come meet with me, I will sit with you and work to find ways to make life a little bit better. Together we can work towards the understanding, growth and healing that you desire.
As a practicing therapist and Christian, it is my goal seek to meet people exactly where they are with in life with grace and dignity.
If you're looking here, then things are going quite right are they? Well these things happen to all of us from time to time and we all can benefit from a little help. If you're willing to come meet with me, I will sit with you and work to find ways to make life a little bit better. Together we can work towards the understanding, growth and healing that you desire.
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As a Christian, I have a passion for providing spiritually-integrated counseling.
I seek to provide the opportunity and support for healthy change, personal growth and healing. Together we will identify specific areas in your life you would like to explore, and then create a plan to work towards positive, lasting change. I will also help you build skills to manage your current stress and better handle current and future challenges.
As a Christian, I have a passion for providing spiritually-integrated counseling.
I seek to provide the opportunity and support for healthy change, personal growth and healing. Together we will identify specific areas in your life you would like to explore, and then create a plan to work towards positive, lasting change. I will also help you build skills to manage your current stress and better handle current and future challenges.
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Dupre' Rouse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MHP, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tumwater, WA 98501
I provide individual sessions, family sessions, couples sessions, sex therapy, group therapy, Christian therapy, and sports therapy.
My approach to therapy is very client focused. I am a systemic therapist and will try and look at the whole picture of your life to help figure out how to help. Working with couples to save, restore, or provide maintenance is my passion. There’s nothing in the world quite like trauma and the way it impacts us as individuals on many different levels. I can help you deal with and navigate these painful memories and intrusive thoughts to live a healthier life. If you are a parent struggling with a child or family problems, I believe I can connect with and help teach both parent and child to help you be a more successful family unit.
I provide individual sessions, family sessions, couples sessions, sex therapy, group therapy, Christian therapy, and sports therapy.
My approach to therapy is very client focused. I am a systemic therapist and will try and look at the whole picture of your life to help figure out how to help. Working with couples to save, restore, or provide maintenance is my passion. There’s nothing in the world quite like trauma and the way it impacts us as individuals on many different levels. I can help you deal with and navigate these painful memories and intrusive thoughts to live a healthier life. If you are a parent struggling with a child or family problems, I believe I can connect with and help teach both parent and child to help you be a more successful family unit.
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I offer biblically-based, Christian Counseling.
Are you struggling to cope with life? These last few years have been difficult for many. If you are in need of support, I would love to walk alongside of you. My approach is one of understanding and acceptance. Every person is different; I want to discover who you are and what would be the most helpful for you.
I offer biblically-based, Christian Counseling.
Are you struggling to cope with life? These last few years have been difficult for many. If you are in need of support, I would love to walk alongside of you. My approach is one of understanding and acceptance. Every person is different; I want to discover who you are and what would be the most helpful for you.
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Kia Gutierrez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tumwater, WA 98501 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I love couples, in the good times and the hard times, I am here to support and celebrate you. I approach marriage with a Christian worldview that makes space for your personal history with faith. I don't take sides, I am here to help you both be heard. The foundation of my practice is to work on improved communication and creating shared vision between you and your partner. I also have experience in cross-cultural relationships. If you are looking for premarital counseling, processing marital hurt, or adjusting to marriage with children- I look forward to hearing from you!
I love couples, in the good times and the hard times, I am here to support and celebrate you. I approach marriage with a Christian worldview that makes space for your personal history with faith. I don't take sides, I am here to help you both be heard. The foundation of my practice is to work on improved communication and creating shared vision between you and your partner. I also have experience in cross-cultural relationships. If you are looking for premarital counseling, processing marital hurt, or adjusting to marriage with children- I look forward to hearing from you!
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Rev. Dr. Amanda Carr Montgomery
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMin, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tumwater, WA 98501
I currently have openings for new clients! I am a longtime resident in Olympia, WA and I love the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. As a pastor who gets the unique joys and sorrows of being called into ministry, I have a particular interest in working with pastors. If you are not a pastor, please do not let this deter you from calling me. I enjoy working with teens, adults, and older adults on topics that cause a person to feel stuck. Whether it be relationships, burn out, grief, trauma, anxiety, or any other topic that is causing discouragement, I would be honored to meet with you.
I currently have openings for new clients! I am a longtime resident in Olympia, WA and I love the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. As a pastor who gets the unique joys and sorrows of being called into ministry, I have a particular interest in working with pastors. If you are not a pastor, please do not let this deter you from calling me. I enjoy working with teens, adults, and older adults on topics that cause a person to feel stuck. Whether it be relationships, burn out, grief, trauma, anxiety, or any other topic that is causing discouragement, I would be honored to meet with you.
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Feeling lost? Life is full of many challenges. Therapy is a great place to find an objective alliance to explore answers to life dilemma's. I provide a safe non-judgmental place for processing thoughts and emotions and to discover barriers to change. Whether you are an individual, couple, youth or need family therapy, this is a safe place for you.
Feeling lost? Life is full of many challenges. Therapy is a great place to find an objective alliance to explore answers to life dilemma's. I provide a safe non-judgmental place for processing thoughts and emotions and to discover barriers to change. Whether you are an individual, couple, youth or need family therapy, this is a safe place for you.
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Are you ready to make changes in your life? Are you looking for a better and healthier life style? Are you ready to break free from the toxic cycles you grew up in? Let me help incorporate self-love, acceptance, healing and show you how to set healthy boundaries.
Are you ready to make changes in your life? Are you looking for a better and healthier life style? Are you ready to break free from the toxic cycles you grew up in? Let me help incorporate self-love, acceptance, healing and show you how to set healthy boundaries.
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Marrianne Schumacher
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Tumwater, WA 98512
The relationships that we put so much work into with those that we love are often the same relationships that cause the most hurt. Feelings of disappointment, distress, hurt, anxiety, and depression are part of our life experience- but we don’t have to stay there. The choice is yours to make. I have learned through life experience that crisis events happen, problems arise, and change is really difficult, but it is so worth it!
The relationships that we put so much work into with those that we love are often the same relationships that cause the most hurt. Feelings of disappointment, distress, hurt, anxiety, and depression are part of our life experience- but we don’t have to stay there. The choice is yours to make. I have learned through life experience that crisis events happen, problems arise, and change is really difficult, but it is so worth it!
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Rebecca Grondel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tumwater, WA 98512
Welcome! We are all emotional and relational beings so naturally our greatest happiness and heartache often come from our relationships and are ongoing throughout our lives. Experiencing anxiety, depression, feelings of being stuck, loneliness, spiritual challenges, struggling with communication issues, moving through discouragement, and unmet expectations in yourself and/or loved ones, is not a sign of failure or weakness. These experiences simply remind us we are human and provide opportunities for growth. The choice to do something different is yours. I welcome the walk with you on your journey of hope and transformation.
Welcome! We are all emotional and relational beings so naturally our greatest happiness and heartache often come from our relationships and are ongoing throughout our lives. Experiencing anxiety, depression, feelings of being stuck, loneliness, spiritual challenges, struggling with communication issues, moving through discouragement, and unmet expectations in yourself and/or loved ones, is not a sign of failure or weakness. These experiences simply remind us we are human and provide opportunities for growth. The choice to do something different is yours. I welcome the walk with you on your journey of hope and transformation.
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Cheryl Rothman @ Northwest Counseling
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tumwater, WA 98501
Waitlist for new clients
Everyone could use a little help sometime. Perhaps that's you. Whether you are struggling with a relationship, a work issue, a life issue, I'm here to help. Feeling down, anxious, an unhappiness you can't quite figure out? Feel free to call and begin your journey to health and greater understanding. You matter. I look forward to speaking with you.
Everyone could use a little help sometime. Perhaps that's you. Whether you are struggling with a relationship, a work issue, a life issue, I'm here to help. Feeling down, anxious, an unhappiness you can't quite figure out? Feel free to call and begin your journey to health and greater understanding. You matter. I look forward to speaking with you.
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Shannon Vega
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CMHS, MHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tumwater, WA 98501
Waitlist for new clients
Not sure what to do? Feeling desperate and hopeless? Struggling with letting go of the past? Don't know what to do about your child's out of control behaviors? We all come to a point in our lives when things seem unbearable. Sometimes we need a little help for a short amount of time, and sometimes we need a huge assist for an indefinite amount of time. My hope is that you begin to gain the confidence and stability to live life, not simply survive this world. I have an eclectic approach and pull from many therapeutic modalities to meet people where they are in their therapeutic journey.
Not sure what to do? Feeling desperate and hopeless? Struggling with letting go of the past? Don't know what to do about your child's out of control behaviors? We all come to a point in our lives when things seem unbearable. Sometimes we need a little help for a short amount of time, and sometimes we need a huge assist for an indefinite amount of time. My hope is that you begin to gain the confidence and stability to live life, not simply survive this world. I have an eclectic approach and pull from many therapeutic modalities to meet people where they are in their therapeutic journey.
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Accepting new clients. Life can be hard, challenging, and at times can feel truly hopeless. There are times you may experience life controlled by intense emotions or paralyzing anxiety/fear and detached numbness takes over. Traumatic memories that are overwhelming, causing insomnia or night terrors. Relationships suffering from conflict, lack of intimacy, and distraction are inevitable. Teen conflict, locked in power struggles without solutions that result in endless frustration dominating your time. There IS hope! Learn to implement key changes and create shifts to overcome even the most challenging obstacles.
Accepting new clients. Life can be hard, challenging, and at times can feel truly hopeless. There are times you may experience life controlled by intense emotions or paralyzing anxiety/fear and detached numbness takes over. Traumatic memories that are overwhelming, causing insomnia or night terrors. Relationships suffering from conflict, lack of intimacy, and distraction are inevitable. Teen conflict, locked in power struggles without solutions that result in endless frustration dominating your time. There IS hope! Learn to implement key changes and create shifts to overcome even the most challenging obstacles.
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All are welcome at Abundance Family Therapy! Everyone has times that seem too hard to bear. Life can seem pretty heavy at times, and we just need our load lightened. Sometimes the heaviness comes from feelings of anxiety, depression, life transitions, loneliness, spiritual challenges, communication issues or even relationship fractures. If you find yourself feeling the weight of these things or perhaps other things in your life, please come on in and let me help lighten your load. Although experiencing these feelings or situations remind us, we are human, it is the overcoming that brings peace and growth.
All are welcome at Abundance Family Therapy! Everyone has times that seem too hard to bear. Life can seem pretty heavy at times, and we just need our load lightened. Sometimes the heaviness comes from feelings of anxiety, depression, life transitions, loneliness, spiritual challenges, communication issues or even relationship fractures. If you find yourself feeling the weight of these things or perhaps other things in your life, please come on in and let me help lighten your load. Although experiencing these feelings or situations remind us, we are human, it is the overcoming that brings peace and growth.
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I have a daytime hours available. My therapeutic approach is strength-based, client-centered, and integrative with the belief that we have the innate ability to heal, grow, and seek greater meaning in life. I see each individual as unique, whole, and inherently good. I believe therapy is an interactive relationship between you and me. My approach prioritizes authenticity, trust, and empathy as the foundation for effective therapy. Our first step is defining what brought you to pursue counseling. Then, we will look at the the difficulties you are facing and collaborate on a plan that is specific and unique for your situation.
I have a daytime hours available. My therapeutic approach is strength-based, client-centered, and integrative with the belief that we have the innate ability to heal, grow, and seek greater meaning in life. I see each individual as unique, whole, and inherently good. I believe therapy is an interactive relationship between you and me. My approach prioritizes authenticity, trust, and empathy as the foundation for effective therapy. Our first step is defining what brought you to pursue counseling. Then, we will look at the the difficulties you are facing and collaborate on a plan that is specific and unique for your situation.
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If you notice yourself struggling with a specific area of your performance, such as confidence, focus, leadership, resilience, consistency, or you’re trying to generally grow and improve areas of your life, or even working through change, our work together will be transformative. I am a Mental Skills Consultant, meaning our focus together will be directed at improving your life through mentality in an Evidence-Based practice. It will not be clinical or focused on disorders, however, I will provide tools and support to manage, prevent, and cope with many disorders if needed.
If you notice yourself struggling with a specific area of your performance, such as confidence, focus, leadership, resilience, consistency, or you’re trying to generally grow and improve areas of your life, or even working through change, our work together will be transformative. I am a Mental Skills Consultant, meaning our focus together will be directed at improving your life through mentality in an Evidence-Based practice. It will not be clinical or focused on disorders, however, I will provide tools and support to manage, prevent, and cope with many disorders if needed.
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Anywhere Wellness Desirae Dorsey, ARNP Counseling
PMH-NP, ARNP, BC FNP, CS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tumwater, WA 98501 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you having problems at work, home or with others? Are you struggling with drinking, substance use, stress eating, or just taking basic care of yourself? I am here to help, by offering safe, trusting, affirmative, warm, non-judgmental counseling. Life has its challenges and as a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner I believe mutual respect, trust, empathy, authenticity and compassion are the foundation successful practice. These allow concerns to be worked through together in a safe/private space! Mental health medication and weight loss help along with counseling offered too!
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you having problems at work, home or with others? Are you struggling with drinking, substance use, stress eating, or just taking basic care of yourself? I am here to help, by offering safe, trusting, affirmative, warm, non-judgmental counseling. Life has its challenges and as a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner I believe mutual respect, trust, empathy, authenticity and compassion are the foundation successful practice. These allow concerns to be worked through together in a safe/private space! Mental health medication and weight loss help along with counseling offered too!
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Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.