Family Systems Therapists in University Place, WA
Sandra Golling, LovedAlive Christian Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
University Place, WA 98466
Hello, my name is Sandra Golling, owner of LovedAlive Counseling. We all face challenges as we seek to grow and thrive in our life and relationships. When people are experiencing conflict, wounds, losses, or find themselves stuck in a particular life transition, therapy helps navigate these challenges. Wounds and losses in life often lead to relational difficulties and low self-esteem. Therapy can assist in the grieving process leading to resolution and peace. New ways of relating can be identified and practiced leading to healthier and more satisfying relationships.
Hello, my name is Sandra Golling, owner of LovedAlive Counseling. We all face challenges as we seek to grow and thrive in our life and relationships. When people are experiencing conflict, wounds, losses, or find themselves stuck in a particular life transition, therapy helps navigate these challenges. Wounds and losses in life often lead to relational difficulties and low self-esteem. Therapy can assist in the grieving process leading to resolution and peace. New ways of relating can be identified and practiced leading to healthier and more satisfying relationships.
Vanessa Gilchrist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
University Place, WA 98466
My trauma-informed approach invites a space of safety, warmth, and authenticity where we navigate issues and process emotions together to enhance resiliency, trust, and self-worth. It is my hope that therapy and our therapeutic alliance will provide you with opportunity for healing, empowerment, and re-authoring of life stories for positive change and growth toward personal fulfillment. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families seeking to process through various struggles and difficulties using evidence-based treatments.
My trauma-informed approach invites a space of safety, warmth, and authenticity where we navigate issues and process emotions together to enhance resiliency, trust, and self-worth. It is my hope that therapy and our therapeutic alliance will provide you with opportunity for healing, empowerment, and re-authoring of life stories for positive change and growth toward personal fulfillment. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families seeking to process through various struggles and difficulties using evidence-based treatments.
Kristen Arcangelo
Counselor, Kristen Arcangelo, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University Place, WA 98466 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile. I am currently accepting clients for limited slots on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:30-2 starting in September. I genuinely enjoy my work with teens and adults and believe that trust is the foundation of therapy. If you are hoping to manage anxiety, depression, negative self-talk, adolescence, or boundary setting, I may be a good fit for you. I utilize trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate interventions to support trauma processing and building skills.
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile. I am currently accepting clients for limited slots on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:30-2 starting in September. I genuinely enjoy my work with teens and adults and believe that trust is the foundation of therapy. If you are hoping to manage anxiety, depression, negative self-talk, adolescence, or boundary setting, I may be a good fit for you. I utilize trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate interventions to support trauma processing and building skills.
Collette Bishop
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
University Place, WA 98466
Common to the human experience are periods of sadness, fear, anxiety, harm, and loss. Various factors may be deriving this pain, such as our most significant relationships, the ways we have learned to relate to others, and oppressive societal and cultural systems in which we live. Although relationships are often the source of our deepest wounds, they hold the possibility for our greatest healing and transformation. Therapy is a place to explore our life's story within a safe and secure relationship. It is a courageous act to begin therapy and enter onto a path towards fulfillment, freedom and wholeness.
Common to the human experience are periods of sadness, fear, anxiety, harm, and loss. Various factors may be deriving this pain, such as our most significant relationships, the ways we have learned to relate to others, and oppressive societal and cultural systems in which we live. Although relationships are often the source of our deepest wounds, they hold the possibility for our greatest healing and transformation. Therapy is a place to explore our life's story within a safe and secure relationship. It is a courageous act to begin therapy and enter onto a path towards fulfillment, freedom and wholeness.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I strive to create a space for individuals and families to feel safe and open as we work through some of life's hardest challenges. It can feel overwhelming considering where to start and what to tackle first. Seeking guidance takes a lot of strength and courage.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I strive to create a space for individuals and families to feel safe and open as we work through some of life's hardest challenges. It can feel overwhelming considering where to start and what to tackle first. Seeking guidance takes a lot of strength and courage.
Jennifer Paras
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University Place, WA 98466 (Online Only)
Life has its up and downs and navigating through it alone can feel isolating but with help from a clinician and support from family and friends you can find ways to cope in a more functional and positive way. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental, client centered, culturally sensitive, humanistic, psycho dynamic, multi perspective, and integrative approach. I come from a diverse background which helps me understand many people from various cultures and dynamics. It derives from the realization that each individual's journey is unique.
Life has its up and downs and navigating through it alone can feel isolating but with help from a clinician and support from family and friends you can find ways to cope in a more functional and positive way. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental, client centered, culturally sensitive, humanistic, psycho dynamic, multi perspective, and integrative approach. I come from a diverse background which helps me understand many people from various cultures and dynamics. It derives from the realization that each individual's journey is unique.
Benjamin Michael Shafer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, MA, MS
Verified Verified
University Place, WA 98466
I see the fact that you are here looking for a therapist as immensely brave. I honor your courage. I genuinely love people. My personal experiences with childhood trauma, family relationships, religion, and the sciences have granted me opportunities to empathize with and understand a diverse range of emotional, mental, and relational issues and to apply effective treatment methods for my clients. I am aware that my privilege and life opportunities require me to be intentional about providing a safe space for my clients, especially those who have experienced marginalization and societal oppression and I consistently strive to do so.
I see the fact that you are here looking for a therapist as immensely brave. I honor your courage. I genuinely love people. My personal experiences with childhood trauma, family relationships, religion, and the sciences have granted me opportunities to empathize with and understand a diverse range of emotional, mental, and relational issues and to apply effective treatment methods for my clients. I am aware that my privilege and life opportunities require me to be intentional about providing a safe space for my clients, especially those who have experienced marginalization and societal oppression and I consistently strive to do so.
I believe an integral part of therapy and transformative change is creating a space where all individuals, regardless of their challenges feel welcomed and supported. I am committed to providing treatment that aligns with your individual values, needs and pace.
I believe an integral part of therapy and transformative change is creating a space where all individuals, regardless of their challenges feel welcomed and supported. I am committed to providing treatment that aligns with your individual values, needs and pace.
Let's face it, life is hard, and it doesn't seem to be getting any easier. I noticed that most people just live their lives on a day-by-day basis and struggle with finding true meaning in their lives. This may be due to the internal struggles that we all face such as anxiety, depression, grief, fear, anger, and so many other issues. We may try to deal with our issues on our own, and sometimes this works for many of us. Yet, there are some issues that may seem tougher than others, which can weigh on our moods and negatively impact our relationships with others and ourselves. Seeking help is easier said than done for most.
Let's face it, life is hard, and it doesn't seem to be getting any easier. I noticed that most people just live their lives on a day-by-day basis and struggle with finding true meaning in their lives. This may be due to the internal struggles that we all face such as anxiety, depression, grief, fear, anger, and so many other issues. We may try to deal with our issues on our own, and sometimes this works for many of us. Yet, there are some issues that may seem tougher than others, which can weigh on our moods and negatively impact our relationships with others and ourselves. Seeking help is easier said than done for most.
Nurturing Couples and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University Place, WA 98466
Are you experiencing a lack of connection and or trust within your relationship? Do you feel you struggle to understand your significant other? Do you sometimes feel like you can't be vulnerable or trust your significant other? As we learn to feel safe in a family, we learn to open up and turn to each other. I know that family and loved ones are an important part of our mental and social health. Negative relationships can have an effect on your ability to feel good about yourself. Depression anxiety stress and many other issues are affected by our relationships. Improving your relationship will improve all aspects of your life.
Are you experiencing a lack of connection and or trust within your relationship? Do you feel you struggle to understand your significant other? Do you sometimes feel like you can't be vulnerable or trust your significant other? As we learn to feel safe in a family, we learn to open up and turn to each other. I know that family and loved ones are an important part of our mental and social health. Negative relationships can have an effect on your ability to feel good about yourself. Depression anxiety stress and many other issues are affected by our relationships. Improving your relationship will improve all aspects of your life.
I believe everyone has a right to live a calm, happy and fulfilled life. For some, that is easier said than done. For those who are having a more challenging time finding the life they want, counseling may be the right choice to help guide those who are ready for change. I work with adults, couples and families who are struggling with life's challenges. I offer researched based systems, therapies and support for the individual, as well as resources for the entire family, to help bring function and joy to their lives.
I believe everyone has a right to live a calm, happy and fulfilled life. For some, that is easier said than done. For those who are having a more challenging time finding the life they want, counseling may be the right choice to help guide those who are ready for change. I work with adults, couples and families who are struggling with life's challenges. I offer researched based systems, therapies and support for the individual, as well as resources for the entire family, to help bring function and joy to their lives.
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Ann Gugger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
University Place, WA 98466
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself as I am, then I change” (Carl Rogers). This is the work of therapy. I approach this work holistically, attending to how each of us is impacted by past and present relationships, and by systemic influences. My perspective is grounded in humanistic and attachment theories, and influenced by multicultural and feminist thinking, with an emphasis on counteracting oppression and treating other traumas. Research has demonstrated that our bodies hold important information that contributes to healing, therefore I incorporate body-based techniques into therapy as well.
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself as I am, then I change” (Carl Rogers). This is the work of therapy. I approach this work holistically, attending to how each of us is impacted by past and present relationships, and by systemic influences. My perspective is grounded in humanistic and attachment theories, and influenced by multicultural and feminist thinking, with an emphasis on counteracting oppression and treating other traumas. Research has demonstrated that our bodies hold important information that contributes to healing, therefore I incorporate body-based techniques into therapy as well.
Change Within You Counseling Services
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LMFTA
Verified Verified
University Place, WA 98466 (Online Only)
Life events sometimes throw us curve balls when we least expect it. Do you now or often experience anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, divorce, or even post-pandemic returning to work concerns? These are stressors that give us feelings of uncertainty and hopelessness, impacting the ability to function in relationships, occupation, social life, and obtaining educational goals. Does it seem as though you’ve been knocked down once too many times and getting up is a struggle? When in the middle of a struggle words such as “tomorrow” and “feeling better” seem so far away.
Life events sometimes throw us curve balls when we least expect it. Do you now or often experience anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, divorce, or even post-pandemic returning to work concerns? These are stressors that give us feelings of uncertainty and hopelessness, impacting the ability to function in relationships, occupation, social life, and obtaining educational goals. Does it seem as though you’ve been knocked down once too many times and getting up is a struggle? When in the middle of a struggle words such as “tomorrow” and “feeling better” seem so far away.
Julie Stewart
Counselor, LMHC, CN, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University Place, WA 98467 (Online Only)
We all need compassionate connection to grow and heal, and that is especially important in therapy. I provide a connection that is warm, yet intellectual, making sure to challenge your mind and heart for growth, support, and ultimately deeper relationships. I'm a good match for recovering perfectionists, women with ADHD/autism, anxiety concerns, depression, and those wanting support around chronic health conditions.
We all need compassionate connection to grow and heal, and that is especially important in therapy. I provide a connection that is warm, yet intellectual, making sure to challenge your mind and heart for growth, support, and ultimately deeper relationships. I'm a good match for recovering perfectionists, women with ADHD/autism, anxiety concerns, depression, and those wanting support around chronic health conditions.
I am also certified as a Mental Health Counselor in Taiwan (Certification# 002153), specializing in emotional distress, family conflicts, trauma, stress, self-exploration, adapting to life, personal relationships, etc., and provide services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Through various medium, such as Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Play Therapy, clients are assisted to understand and express their inner thoughts, hence manage and improve perplexity triggered by emotions and life.
I am also certified as a Mental Health Counselor in Taiwan (Certification# 002153), specializing in emotional distress, family conflicts, trauma, stress, self-exploration, adapting to life, personal relationships, etc., and provide services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Through various medium, such as Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Play Therapy, clients are assisted to understand and express their inner thoughts, hence manage and improve perplexity triggered by emotions and life.
Massiel Aspron Transcend Psychological Services P L L C
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC
Verified Verified
University Place, WA 98466
Hello, I'm Massiel, a dedicated and compassionate psychotherapist with a passion for helping individuals navigate their emotional well-being. With 20 years of experience in the field, I have had the privilege of assisting clients from diverse backgrounds and ages in overcoming their challenges and achieving personal growth. My approach is rooted in empathy, active listening, and evidence-based practices, tailoring therapy to meet each client's unique needs. Together, we can work towards enhancing self-awareness, fostering resilience, and empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives.
Hello, I'm Massiel, a dedicated and compassionate psychotherapist with a passion for helping individuals navigate their emotional well-being. With 20 years of experience in the field, I have had the privilege of assisting clients from diverse backgrounds and ages in overcoming their challenges and achieving personal growth. My approach is rooted in empathy, active listening, and evidence-based practices, tailoring therapy to meet each client's unique needs. Together, we can work towards enhancing self-awareness, fostering resilience, and empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives.
Michael Nielsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
University Place, WA 98466
Tamra A Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University Place, WA 98466
Angie Osborne
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
University Place, WA 98467
Not accepting new clients
My passion comes from life experiences & my desire to create positive changes in life. We all get stuck & that's part of being imperfectly human. There are times in life when we need someone to walk beside us in that stuckness entering the darkness - creating safety - allowing light to shine in new ways. Mindfully contemplating new ways of viewing & dealing with emotions & patterns surrounding emotions can be liberating, healing and life altering. I act as a choreographer of conversations, aimed to explore emotional connections & attachment injuries and impasses. As humans, we have a biological need to feel safe, secure & connected in our relationships.
My passion comes from life experiences & my desire to create positive changes in life. We all get stuck & that's part of being imperfectly human. There are times in life when we need someone to walk beside us in that stuckness entering the darkness - creating safety - allowing light to shine in new ways. Mindfully contemplating new ways of viewing & dealing with emotions & patterns surrounding emotions can be liberating, healing and life altering. I act as a choreographer of conversations, aimed to explore emotional connections & attachment injuries and impasses. As humans, we have a biological need to feel safe, secure & connected in our relationships.
