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David Carlile
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CSWA, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98501  (Online Only)
As a therapist, I specialize in certain areas such as child and adolescent therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, addiction therapy, eating disorder therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and many more.
My ideal client is a person looking to improve their communication and mental health. They may have issues with accurately understanding and responding to other people, engaging with other people, or effectively analyzing and utilizing language commuinicaton skills. Their needs include efficient and accurate mental health, as well as the ability to integrate their coping skills capabilities into their existing systems and workflows. Their goals include improved satisfaction, increased productivity and efficiency, and the ability to make decisions. They want a reliable therapist to help empower them to grow.
As a therapist, I specialize in certain areas such as child and adolescent therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, addiction therapy, eating disorder therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and many more.
My ideal client is a person looking to improve their communication and mental health. They may have issues with accurately understanding and responding to other people, engaging with other people, or effectively analyzing and utilizing language commuinicaton skills. Their needs include efficient and accurate mental health, as well as the ability to integrate their coping skills capabilities into their existing systems and workflows. Their goals include improved satisfaction, increased productivity and efficiency, and the ability to make decisions. They want a reliable therapist to help empower them to grow.
(360) 774-4229 View (360) 774-4229
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Dr. Justin Bush
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Olympia, WA 98501  (Online Only)
Hello! As a licensed psychologist in Oregon and Washington State, I provide online help to parents, children, teenagers, and young adults. I have the necessary training and experience to provide family therapy, adolescent treatment, and counseling for parents to improve their positive parenting skills. My expertise lies in cognitive-behavioral treatment and mindfulness-based and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) & DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)- informed approaches. Collaboratively, we will work as a team to enhance your mental health, livelihood, and overall well-being.
Hello! As a licensed psychologist in Oregon and Washington State, I provide online help to parents, children, teenagers, and young adults. I have the necessary training and experience to provide family therapy, adolescent treatment, and counseling for parents to improve their positive parenting skills. My expertise lies in cognitive-behavioral treatment and mindfulness-based and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) & DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)- informed approaches. Collaboratively, we will work as a team to enhance your mental health, livelihood, and overall well-being.
(971) 351-2916 View (971) 351-2916
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Mark T Felton
Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
Tumwater, WA 98501
I am newly licensed but life experienced. I have been married for over thirty years and have one adult daughter and two grandchildren. I was an officer in the US Merchant Marines until 1996, and I have owned and operated a Farmers Insurance and Financial Services Agency for the past twenty-six years. I have been involved in coaching male and female athletes of all ages in baseball, basketball, soccer, and fast pitch. My interest in becoming a therapist grew out of this sports and business background. Assisting others to identify their strengths and weakness, and to empower themselves, has evolved into my next career.
I am newly licensed but life experienced. I have been married for over thirty years and have one adult daughter and two grandchildren. I was an officer in the US Merchant Marines until 1996, and I have owned and operated a Farmers Insurance and Financial Services Agency for the past twenty-six years. I have been involved in coaching male and female athletes of all ages in baseball, basketball, soccer, and fast pitch. My interest in becoming a therapist grew out of this sports and business background. Assisting others to identify their strengths and weakness, and to empower themselves, has evolved into my next career.
(360) 505-0384 View (360) 505-0384
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David L Rodriguez II
Counselor, MA, LHMC
Verified Verified
Tumwater, WA 98501  (Online Only)
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.
(360) 706-1967 View (360) 706-1967
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Jason Mills
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98501
This is Jason Mills but feel free to call him Jase. He has been serving Lewis, Thurston and Mason counties for the last 5 years. he has a BA from the University of West Georgia and Walden University a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling. He has worked with multiple ages and populations in a variety of diagnoses. He has an integrated counseling approach and meets everybody where they are at in their lives. He believes in the wholeness of the person and things in our life breaks the balance in our biopsychosocial model. He is mostly seeing clients in person at the Olympia office.
This is Jason Mills but feel free to call him Jase. He has been serving Lewis, Thurston and Mason counties for the last 5 years. he has a BA from the University of West Georgia and Walden University a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling. He has worked with multiple ages and populations in a variety of diagnoses. He has an integrated counseling approach and meets everybody where they are at in their lives. He believes in the wholeness of the person and things in our life breaks the balance in our biopsychosocial model. He is mostly seeing clients in person at the Olympia office.
(360) 583-4588 View (360) 583-4588
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Ben Steel
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98501
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that you can experience healing and growth. I believe that everyone has experienced setbacks, hardships, and traumas in life that make it harder to love well and fulfill your personal goals. I believe that healthy, honest, vulnerable relationships are foundational to growth and healing. I believe that it is ultimately up to you to decide how to move forward and choose the path towards improvement. I believe that through honest evaluation and the hard work of taking ownership of your life along with improved relationships you can become empowered to address those issues and become who you are meant to be.
I believe that you can experience healing and growth. I believe that everyone has experienced setbacks, hardships, and traumas in life that make it harder to love well and fulfill your personal goals. I believe that healthy, honest, vulnerable relationships are foundational to growth and healing. I believe that it is ultimately up to you to decide how to move forward and choose the path towards improvement. I believe that through honest evaluation and the hard work of taking ownership of your life along with improved relationships you can become empowered to address those issues and become who you are meant to be.
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Jacob Sloan
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98501  (Online Only)
Engaging in therapy should be done with someone you trust. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, or recovering from trauma, or if you are looking for LBGTQIA+ affirming therapy (parents of questioning children are welcome!), reach out to me to discuss potential forms of treatment. If you don't see your concerns on the list of specialties, feel free to call me and ask about it!
Engaging in therapy should be done with someone you trust. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, or recovering from trauma, or if you are looking for LBGTQIA+ affirming therapy (parents of questioning children are welcome!), reach out to me to discuss potential forms of treatment. If you don't see your concerns on the list of specialties, feel free to call me and ask about it!
(360) 526-6994 View (360) 526-6994
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Larry R Nussbaum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Olympia, WA 98501
Almost everyone at times needs some support or coaching on their life journey. As a seasoned therapist I'd be happy to sit down with you and compasionately listen to your story and lend some hope and support. I see "crisis" as an opportunity to face and overcome the dangers around and in us and a time to open up to the radiance and mysteries of Life.
Almost everyone at times needs some support or coaching on their life journey. As a seasoned therapist I'd be happy to sit down with you and compasionately listen to your story and lend some hope and support. I see "crisis" as an opportunity to face and overcome the dangers around and in us and a time to open up to the radiance and mysteries of Life.
(316) 835-0948 View (316) 835-0948
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Brian Scheffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
Tumwater, WA 98501
I have been a practicing psychotherapist/counselor for over 30 years and have worked with the whole spectrum of life stressors and emotional troubles. I see people with anger and anxiety problems as well as grief and relationship issues. I establish an empathic connection with my clients which provides a safe basis from which we can explore your needs and determine what may be standing in the way of your on going growth and well being. I have studied somatic psychotherapy, gestalt therapy,cognitive behavioral therapy and deep feeling psychotherapy.
I have been a practicing psychotherapist/counselor for over 30 years and have worked with the whole spectrum of life stressors and emotional troubles. I see people with anger and anxiety problems as well as grief and relationship issues. I establish an empathic connection with my clients which provides a safe basis from which we can explore your needs and determine what may be standing in the way of your on going growth and well being. I have studied somatic psychotherapy, gestalt therapy,cognitive behavioral therapy and deep feeling psychotherapy.
(360) 524-6488 View (360) 524-6488
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Carlos Castanon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSWA
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98501  (Online Only)
We are all complex individuals, with thoughts, feelings and behaviors that arise from our everyday experiences. Sometimes life throws us challenges that are too overwhelming to handle alone. As a trauma informed and culturally sensitive therapist, I understand the importance of allowing space and time for healing in a non-judgmental space. I am well equipped to help people across the lifespan and enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families.
We are all complex individuals, with thoughts, feelings and behaviors that arise from our everyday experiences. Sometimes life throws us challenges that are too overwhelming to handle alone. As a trauma informed and culturally sensitive therapist, I understand the importance of allowing space and time for healing in a non-judgmental space. I am well equipped to help people across the lifespan and enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families.
(253) 600-4316 View (253) 600-4316
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Charles Hester Cheek
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98501  (Online Only)
My goal is to assist you in recognizing your inherent strengths that have been developed as a result of your unique experiences. Everyone comes to this moment with their own set of beliefs, values, morals, and expectations. You are stronger than you think. You are more capable than you think. Oftentimes individuals, couples, and families may not recognize their own resilience and their ability to break toxic cycles that may exist within relationships. Sometimes experiences can overwhelm us, and make us feel that we don’t know the way forward. The process of therapy is turning those overwhelming feelings into a road map.
My goal is to assist you in recognizing your inherent strengths that have been developed as a result of your unique experiences. Everyone comes to this moment with their own set of beliefs, values, morals, and expectations. You are stronger than you think. You are more capable than you think. Oftentimes individuals, couples, and families may not recognize their own resilience and their ability to break toxic cycles that may exist within relationships. Sometimes experiences can overwhelm us, and make us feel that we don’t know the way forward. The process of therapy is turning those overwhelming feelings into a road map.
(253) 352-4029 View (253) 352-4029
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Craig Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHCA
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98501  (Online Only)
Suffering is an unavoidable part of being human. All of us experience it. Anxiety, depression, substance use, anger, trauma, isolation, and loss can leave a person struggling to believe that something different is possible. You're not alone with those experiences. It takes courage to turn and face the mess of contradictions that keep us feeling stuck. I have a tremendous amount of respect for anyone willing to make the choice and engage in therapy.
Suffering is an unavoidable part of being human. All of us experience it. Anxiety, depression, substance use, anger, trauma, isolation, and loss can leave a person struggling to believe that something different is possible. You're not alone with those experiences. It takes courage to turn and face the mess of contradictions that keep us feeling stuck. I have a tremendous amount of respect for anyone willing to make the choice and engage in therapy.
(360) 685-7714 x1 View (360) 685-7714 x1
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Andrew Tilton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MHP, MSW
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98501
You are here because something needs to change for you or a loved one. Maybe there's a gap between what you logically understand and what you emotionally 'know' to be true that feels impossible to bridge. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction--to a substance or a behavior. You might be looking for skills to cope with life's challenges--managing emotions, healthy communication, and organization. You might be looking for relief from painful events that still effect your day to day life. You deserve to be happy, to take care of yourself and your loved ones, and to feel safe.
You are here because something needs to change for you or a loved one. Maybe there's a gap between what you logically understand and what you emotionally 'know' to be true that feels impossible to bridge. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction--to a substance or a behavior. You might be looking for skills to cope with life's challenges--managing emotions, healthy communication, and organization. You might be looking for relief from painful events that still effect your day to day life. You deserve to be happy, to take care of yourself and your loved ones, and to feel safe.
(360) 995-1972 View (360) 995-1972
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Mind Over Matter Hypnotherapy
CHT
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98501
At Mind Over Matter Hypnotherapy we take a client centered approach to our sessions personalizing each session to the wants and needs of our clients in order to get directly to the root of the issue.
At Mind Over Matter Hypnotherapy we take a client centered approach to our sessions personalizing each session to the wants and needs of our clients in order to get directly to the root of the issue.
(360) 763-0435 View (360) 763-0435
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Alliance Counseling, LLC
Counselor, EdD, MEd, LPC, LMHC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Tumwater, WA 98501
I invite you to interview me at No Charge by phone. As a WA licensed mental health counselor/AZ licensed professional counselor (master's degree in counseling) I respect clients regardless of their life challenges and recognize them as the one in charge of the counseling. All individuals will have emotional issues at one time or another. I believe those who seek counseling exemplify traits of personal courage & strength. I employ a variety of therapeutic techniques from the cognitive-behavioral & psychoanalytic approaches & address codependency & addiction.
I invite you to interview me at No Charge by phone. As a WA licensed mental health counselor/AZ licensed professional counselor (master's degree in counseling) I respect clients regardless of their life challenges and recognize them as the one in charge of the counseling. All individuals will have emotional issues at one time or another. I believe those who seek counseling exemplify traits of personal courage & strength. I employ a variety of therapeutic techniques from the cognitive-behavioral & psychoanalytic approaches & address codependency & addiction.
(360) 215-5143 View (360) 215-5143
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Caleb Benjamin Keller
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Olympia, WA 98501  (Online Only)
Therapy can suck. Wait, I’m not supposed to say that right? But it's true. For men and women alike, it's hard to place a word to a thought let alone a feeling. I work with autistic individuals, teens, men, spiritual trauma, anxiety, depression and a lot of things in between. We can make therapy work for you by focusing on solutions that make sense to you and have you move toward what you desire. Through reflection, compassion, and humor, we can get to work. I operate from the belief that you have the answers you seek inside already; it's just up to us, me and you, to figure out how to access them.
Therapy can suck. Wait, I’m not supposed to say that right? But it's true. For men and women alike, it's hard to place a word to a thought let alone a feeling. I work with autistic individuals, teens, men, spiritual trauma, anxiety, depression and a lot of things in between. We can make therapy work for you by focusing on solutions that make sense to you and have you move toward what you desire. Through reflection, compassion, and humor, we can get to work. I operate from the belief that you have the answers you seek inside already; it's just up to us, me and you, to figure out how to access them.
(360) 252-9279 View (360) 252-9279
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Robert Perretz-Rosales, MA, LMHC
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98501
All I care about is that the people I work with are sincerely looking for some kind of change. It's my responsibility to help that happen.
All I care about is that the people I work with are sincerely looking for some kind of change. It's my responsibility to help that happen.
(360) 474-7993 View (360) 474-7993
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James Faust & Associates PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tumwater, WA 98501
Hello. My name is James Faust and I provide affordable and effective counseling to individuals, couples, and families. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I serve the South Sound community providing mental health, family, and relationship counseling to a diverse mix of individuals, couples, and families.
Hello. My name is James Faust and I provide affordable and effective counseling to individuals, couples, and families. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I serve the South Sound community providing mental health, family, and relationship counseling to a diverse mix of individuals, couples, and families.
(360) 553-0263 View (360) 553-0263
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David A Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Olympia, WA 98501
Waitlist for new clients
It often starts with the unexpected. Unexpected news, unanticipated turns, unforeseen circumstances, and sometimes the unimaginable. It is at these times we can often feel powerless, afraid, confused, and uncertain. Change for some can be unwelcomed and for other’s change doesn’t seem to come soon enough. We cannot always choose what we go through, but we can choose how we go through it. Many seek therapy due to hard-fought battles with a variety of life issues, such as depression, trauma, anxiety, relationship problems, parenting challenges, and experiences from the past that keep them from moving forward.
It often starts with the unexpected. Unexpected news, unanticipated turns, unforeseen circumstances, and sometimes the unimaginable. It is at these times we can often feel powerless, afraid, confused, and uncertain. Change for some can be unwelcomed and for other’s change doesn’t seem to come soon enough. We cannot always choose what we go through, but we can choose how we go through it. Many seek therapy due to hard-fought battles with a variety of life issues, such as depression, trauma, anxiety, relationship problems, parenting challenges, and experiences from the past that keep them from moving forward.
(360) 996-1140 View (360) 996-1140
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Eli Peace
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, CHT
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98501
For adolescents, I help with goals of learning independence and finding ways for them and their parents to achieve their goals for a teen's development.
**Currently accepting new clients.** **Stress from politics.** I offer a safe space for you to talk about the things that are most important to you. Therapy is a place for you to figure out problems, vent, be vulnerable, bring your questions, and learn. I help people who feel stuck, conflicted, unsupported, lost, or overwhelmed. I work with couples, adults, and teens. From a foundation of examining and working with feelings, I help people with problems including grief, stress about the world, anxiety, depression, shame, relationships, communication skills, low self-esteem, and life transitions.
For adolescents, I help with goals of learning independence and finding ways for them and their parents to achieve their goals for a teen's development.
**Currently accepting new clients.** **Stress from politics.** I offer a safe space for you to talk about the things that are most important to you. Therapy is a place for you to figure out problems, vent, be vulnerable, bring your questions, and learn. I help people who feel stuck, conflicted, unsupported, lost, or overwhelmed. I work with couples, adults, and teens. From a foundation of examining and working with feelings, I help people with problems including grief, stress about the world, anxiety, depression, shame, relationships, communication skills, low self-esteem, and life transitions.
(360) 810-5073 View (360) 810-5073
Teen Therapists

What does therapy for teenagers look like?

When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.

How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?

There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.

How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?

It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.

How do you prepare teens for therapy?

You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.