Therapists in 98370
Lisa Defaria
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Waitlist for new clients
Providing quality, compassionate and confidential psychotherapeutic services for over 20 years. With a specialty in young children with developmental, emotional & behavior challenges, I also have extensive experience working with parents, individuals & families. You may be a parent concerned about your child, a family/couple with relationship challenges, or an individual in transition. We partner together in a process of exploration, discovery & solutions that support personal growth. I strive to provide the highest standards of professional practice - personable, respectful, non-judgmental & strength-based.
Providing quality, compassionate and confidential psychotherapeutic services for over 20 years. With a specialty in young children with developmental, emotional & behavior challenges, I also have extensive experience working with parents, individuals & families. You may be a parent concerned about your child, a family/couple with relationship challenges, or an individual in transition. We partner together in a process of exploration, discovery & solutions that support personal growth. I strive to provide the highest standards of professional practice - personable, respectful, non-judgmental & strength-based.
Welcome! Thank you for taking some time to read about me and my practice. I have provided therapy to children, teens and adults for more than 40 years, as well as parent coaching. It is my passion to be of service to those seeking support and healing. If you choose to work with me, I offer you compassion, empathy and unconditional support while also sharing insight and guidance for making any changes you will feel will empower and strengthen you in your life's journey. My experience tells me that the process of growth and healing is best supported when you feel you are not alone and when you feel you are understood.
Welcome! Thank you for taking some time to read about me and my practice. I have provided therapy to children, teens and adults for more than 40 years, as well as parent coaching. It is my passion to be of service to those seeking support and healing. If you choose to work with me, I offer you compassion, empathy and unconditional support while also sharing insight and guidance for making any changes you will feel will empower and strengthen you in your life's journey. My experience tells me that the process of growth and healing is best supported when you feel you are not alone and when you feel you are understood.
My therapy is built upon my belief that all people are worthy and deserving of love, and as such, you should leave my office feeling seen and heard, safe, and connected. I have been trained to work with individuals, couples, and families using the systemic and relational paradigm.
My therapy is built upon my belief that all people are worthy and deserving of love, and as such, you should leave my office feeling seen and heard, safe, and connected. I have been trained to work with individuals, couples, and families using the systemic and relational paradigm.
Dan Pippinger
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Not accepting new clients
You can find healing and change. Your life and your relationships can be restored. Call or send an e-mail for your free consult so we can get you started working toward the changes that you want. I am dedicated to providing a professional and caring relationship that offers you and/or your relationships the opportunity for restoration and growth. Through this commitment, you can find relief for your suffering and access your potential that allows you to experience life in more satisfying and fulfilling ways.
You can find healing and change. Your life and your relationships can be restored. Call or send an e-mail for your free consult so we can get you started working toward the changes that you want. I am dedicated to providing a professional and caring relationship that offers you and/or your relationships the opportunity for restoration and growth. Through this commitment, you can find relief for your suffering and access your potential that allows you to experience life in more satisfying and fulfilling ways.
As a therapist, I help clients navigate the process of change in a caring and supportive environment. I believe counseling is an opportunity for healing and growth, for ourselves and our relationships. Throughout our lives we all have experiences that shape who we are and how we view the world. These experiences impact us in both positive and negative ways. Understanding how the past informs our present can empower us to make changes towards a more authentic future.
As a therapist, I help clients navigate the process of change in a caring and supportive environment. I believe counseling is an opportunity for healing and growth, for ourselves and our relationships. Throughout our lives we all have experiences that shape who we are and how we view the world. These experiences impact us in both positive and negative ways. Understanding how the past informs our present can empower us to make changes towards a more authentic future.
—-Currently accepting new clients—I value being a warm, safe presence where people can come to feel known and accepted. My style is warm, gentle, and empathic. I truly believe that all of us are doing the best we can with what we know and that everyone needs grace and compassion in order to thrive. I work with teens and adults on a variety of issues: life transitions, relationship struggles, meaning of life questions, and more.
—-Currently accepting new clients—I value being a warm, safe presence where people can come to feel known and accepted. My style is warm, gentle, and empathic. I truly believe that all of us are doing the best we can with what we know and that everyone needs grace and compassion in order to thrive. I work with teens and adults on a variety of issues: life transitions, relationship struggles, meaning of life questions, and more.
My name is Kathy and I have worked in the counseling field for over 30 years as a Substance Use Counselor, School Counselor, Mental Health Counselor, and Military Family Life Counselor. My style is a good fit for people dealing with the stress of life transitions in a crazy, busy life. This can often take the form of anxiety, depression, stress, and addiction disorders, among others. Many want to slow down and enjoy their life but feel pressure to do more with less. Let me help you figure out your priorities to help get off the squirrel wheel and start to enjoy your life more.
My name is Kathy and I have worked in the counseling field for over 30 years as a Substance Use Counselor, School Counselor, Mental Health Counselor, and Military Family Life Counselor. My style is a good fit for people dealing with the stress of life transitions in a crazy, busy life. This can often take the form of anxiety, depression, stress, and addiction disorders, among others. Many want to slow down and enjoy their life but feel pressure to do more with less. Let me help you figure out your priorities to help get off the squirrel wheel and start to enjoy your life more.
Are you living the life you desire? Do you want to find more peace, fun, and intimacy in your personal relationships? Anais Nin once said, "There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." This quote underscores my belief that change and growth are available to us all; we simply have to be willing for the process to unfold. You can create the life that you want. I will help you get there.
Are you living the life you desire? Do you want to find more peace, fun, and intimacy in your personal relationships? Anais Nin once said, "There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." This quote underscores my belief that change and growth are available to us all; we simply have to be willing for the process to unfold. You can create the life that you want. I will help you get there.
We all experience hardships and circumstances out of our control from time to time. My desire is to help you empower yourself, regain control of your life, and change your mindset so that you can have the most contentment and joy possible. I hope to create a safe place for you to develop your strengths while equipping you for positive change as you navigate the challenges of life. Seeking counseling requires a lot of courage and strength; your step in faith will be met with kindness, genuine care, and understanding.
We all experience hardships and circumstances out of our control from time to time. My desire is to help you empower yourself, regain control of your life, and change your mindset so that you can have the most contentment and joy possible. I hope to create a safe place for you to develop your strengths while equipping you for positive change as you navigate the challenges of life. Seeking counseling requires a lot of courage and strength; your step in faith will be met with kindness, genuine care, and understanding.
Are you feeling stuck in the pain of your past, unable to move forward? Is fear, anxiety, or low self-worth holding you back from living the life you deserve? If stress, panic, or depression are impacting your relationships or daily life, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we’ll work to help you regain control, overcome emotional challenges, and build a stronger, more confident you. Healing is possible, and you have the strength to achieve it.
Are you feeling stuck in the pain of your past, unable to move forward? Is fear, anxiety, or low self-worth holding you back from living the life you deserve? If stress, panic, or depression are impacting your relationships or daily life, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we’ll work to help you regain control, overcome emotional challenges, and build a stronger, more confident you. Healing is possible, and you have the strength to achieve it.
Janis Medow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Janis , Medow, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Not accepting new clients
I provide holistic counseling and psychotherapy for couples, adults, and families. My areas of focus include relationship issues, life transitions, gender and sexuality, conscious (positive) aging, living with mental and physical illness, trauma, grief and loss. Drawing on over 40 years in mental health and medical social work, I offer clients support and guidance dealing with the challenges and opportunities of life.
I provide holistic counseling and psychotherapy for couples, adults, and families. My areas of focus include relationship issues, life transitions, gender and sexuality, conscious (positive) aging, living with mental and physical illness, trauma, grief and loss. Drawing on over 40 years in mental health and medical social work, I offer clients support and guidance dealing with the challenges and opportunities of life.
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As a retired military Chaplain and relationship coach for over 20 years, I have worked with individuals & couples from every demographic. Working together, we have tackled a diverse and comprehensive list of challenges. I have learned from decades of coaching & clinical experience, that we all have struggles and most often they are a consequence of avoiding emotional/psychological or spiritual pain. My passion is assisting people in their pursuit of purpose, meaning, and healing. I have found that wholeness, restoration, and joy come as we willingly walk the path to healing.
As a retired military Chaplain and relationship coach for over 20 years, I have worked with individuals & couples from every demographic. Working together, we have tackled a diverse and comprehensive list of challenges. I have learned from decades of coaching & clinical experience, that we all have struggles and most often they are a consequence of avoiding emotional/psychological or spiritual pain. My passion is assisting people in their pursuit of purpose, meaning, and healing. I have found that wholeness, restoration, and joy come as we willingly walk the path to healing.
Hi I am Sarah and I am accepting new clients. Relationships are hard. At times they are confusing and painful. We want to love and be loved. Yet there are often patterns that stop us from living in healthy, loving, supportive relationship. If we have trauma in our lives, we can wonder if we will ever find healthy relationship and if we did, how would we know. There is bravery and courage in seeking a therapist to help in this work. I am honored that you are here. I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families to heal, rebuild trust and cultivate healthy relationships.
Hi I am Sarah and I am accepting new clients. Relationships are hard. At times they are confusing and painful. We want to love and be loved. Yet there are often patterns that stop us from living in healthy, loving, supportive relationship. If we have trauma in our lives, we can wonder if we will ever find healthy relationship and if we did, how would we know. There is bravery and courage in seeking a therapist to help in this work. I am honored that you are here. I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families to heal, rebuild trust and cultivate healthy relationships.
I'd love to help you learn new ways to relate to others, care for yourself better, and overcome past pain, in order to have a healthier more peaceful life. Often past trauma, abandonment, addiction, affairs, and loss can leave us feeling hurt and lonely. I offer both traditional and Christian-based counseling, and would be honored to be a part of your journey. I specialize in couples work and have a passion for increasing connection and better communication. I also work with individuals ages 18 and up on past trauma, depression, anxiety, life changes and offer help getting out of destructive patterns and abusive relationships.
I'd love to help you learn new ways to relate to others, care for yourself better, and overcome past pain, in order to have a healthier more peaceful life. Often past trauma, abandonment, addiction, affairs, and loss can leave us feeling hurt and lonely. I offer both traditional and Christian-based counseling, and would be honored to be a part of your journey. I specialize in couples work and have a passion for increasing connection and better communication. I also work with individuals ages 18 and up on past trauma, depression, anxiety, life changes and offer help getting out of destructive patterns and abusive relationships.
Front Street Clinic Inc is a locally owned business offering comprehensive mental health services. We have convenient locations in Poulsbo, Silverdale, Port Orchard, Bainbridge Island, and Seattle, Washington. Our office works with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues and provides services that include medication management, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), psychological testing and counseling. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, our treatment providers offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of our clients individual needs to help attain the personal growth they need.
Front Street Clinic Inc is a locally owned business offering comprehensive mental health services. We have convenient locations in Poulsbo, Silverdale, Port Orchard, Bainbridge Island, and Seattle, Washington. Our office works with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues and provides services that include medication management, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), psychological testing and counseling. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, our treatment providers offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of our clients individual needs to help attain the personal growth they need.
My focus in therapy is on helping you create a life that you want to be present for, whatever that means to you. If you don't know, that's ok too (and you're in good company). We can figure it out together. I emphasize a nonjudgmental approach, and we work to both understand and change unhelpful patterns and help you learn to accept yourself just as you are. I work from a feminist perspective with all clients, and then we decide together what other techniques it would be helpful to incorporate. These commonly include cognitive-behavioral skills, mindfulness, self-compassion, validation, somatic techniques, and informal parts work.
My focus in therapy is on helping you create a life that you want to be present for, whatever that means to you. If you don't know, that's ok too (and you're in good company). We can figure it out together. I emphasize a nonjudgmental approach, and we work to both understand and change unhelpful patterns and help you learn to accept yourself just as you are. I work from a feminist perspective with all clients, and then we decide together what other techniques it would be helpful to incorporate. These commonly include cognitive-behavioral skills, mindfulness, self-compassion, validation, somatic techniques, and informal parts work.
Are you overwhelmed? Is it hard to even get out of bed, sometimes? Do you feel misunderstood or frustrated in your relationships at home or work? Are there certain people or situations that you don't have the energy to deal with? I understand these struggles and how hard it can be to get through each day. You are not alone. We all experience big feelings and the challenges of just being human. Life can be hard but there is hope. Your past doesn’t have to define your present.
Are you overwhelmed? Is it hard to even get out of bed, sometimes? Do you feel misunderstood or frustrated in your relationships at home or work? Are there certain people or situations that you don't have the energy to deal with? I understand these struggles and how hard it can be to get through each day. You are not alone. We all experience big feelings and the challenges of just being human. Life can be hard but there is hope. Your past doesn’t have to define your present.
I am currently accepting new clients for diagnostic assessments (either in person or remotely on-line) after which I can link you to specialists at our clinic for ongoing treatment. My goal is to be a supportive and understanding listener and help connect you to effective services for your needs. I provide assessments for teens (14+) and adults for a range of experiences, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood swings, trauma, dissociation, OCD obsessive-compulsive disorders, sleep or eating disorders, relationship problems, expressed anger, and autism spectrum features.
I am currently accepting new clients for diagnostic assessments (either in person or remotely on-line) after which I can link you to specialists at our clinic for ongoing treatment. My goal is to be a supportive and understanding listener and help connect you to effective services for your needs. I provide assessments for teens (14+) and adults for a range of experiences, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood swings, trauma, dissociation, OCD obsessive-compulsive disorders, sleep or eating disorders, relationship problems, expressed anger, and autism spectrum features.
Are you needing help navigating some storms in your life? Are you struggling inside? I will partner with you through the internal struggles that could be self-doubt, past traumatic events, or present unresolved issues. Do you want to resolve current issues or trauma and be educated on strategies to handle other similar issues in the future? I can help you to build a solid interior foundation as a base for future successes. You need a safe space to address all of the fears swirling around in your head. You and I will come up with a plan to identify and organize your fears in a way that will allow us to address them one at a time.
Are you needing help navigating some storms in your life? Are you struggling inside? I will partner with you through the internal struggles that could be self-doubt, past traumatic events, or present unresolved issues. Do you want to resolve current issues or trauma and be educated on strategies to handle other similar issues in the future? I can help you to build a solid interior foundation as a base for future successes. You need a safe space to address all of the fears swirling around in your head. You and I will come up with a plan to identify and organize your fears in a way that will allow us to address them one at a time.
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma including PTSD or sexual abuse, abandonment, or other difficult circumstances, it would be my honor to help you learn practical tools to move toward complete healing and wholeness. I have extensive clinical experience working with patients with a variety of backgrounds and mental health conditions. If you feel stuck in a rut and you’ve been tempted to give up, I will come alongside you to lift you out of the darkness and into the light. I understand the courage it takes to step out of your abyss and ask for help. You are not alone; help is available.
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma including PTSD or sexual abuse, abandonment, or other difficult circumstances, it would be my honor to help you learn practical tools to move toward complete healing and wholeness. I have extensive clinical experience working with patients with a variety of backgrounds and mental health conditions. If you feel stuck in a rut and you’ve been tempted to give up, I will come alongside you to lift you out of the darkness and into the light. I understand the courage it takes to step out of your abyss and ask for help. You are not alone; help is available.
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Number of Therapists in 98370
100+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in 98370 who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 80% | Relationship Issues |
| 79% | Self Esteem |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 72% | Stress |
| 70% | Grief |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 74% | Premera Blue Cross |
| 60% | Regence |
| 54% | Aetna |
How Therapists in 98370 see their clients
| 74% | In Person and Online | |
| 26% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 81% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |