Therapists in Puyallup, WA

Hi, I have worked with hurting people for a long time and my hope is to support you through this difficult, possibly overwhelming time in your life. Your struggle is unique and personal and I respect your need to feel understood. During our first visit, I will simply listen and seek to understand what is causing you sorrow, anxiety, hurt, or anger. Together we will work towards wholeness and my firm hope is that I can help you find that place in life again where you are at peace with yourself and your situation.

In a world that can often feel heavy with forces pushing and pulling us downward in so many directions it can feel all too easy to lose track of your true self. Feeling confused and asking how did I get here? Or why me? Or, I just want to get back to myself, but I don’t even know who I am anymore. You are not alone and there is a way. I work with individuals who struggle with these same questions. Questions that arise from the struggles with trauma, anxiety, depression, attention, autism, and others. My counseling services focus on addressing the integrated person.

I provide a supportive environment for individuals and couples to practice skills designed to enhance personal, relational, and professional satisfaction. My office is a safe confidential place to process life. I help individuals manage mental health and reduce need for prescriptions by incorporating research based practices. Learning tools to reduce anxiety, depression and PTSD due to trauma. Additionally, I am familiar with the challenges of military families and first responders. The unique cultural challenges of these groups and how therapy can help normalize and reduce mental distress for families and individuals.

My goal with clients is to assist them in finding their unique path towards feeling better. I assist clients with a number of challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress/trauma, coping, grief, intrusive thoughts, and boundaries. My allyship to diverse communities is essential to my work, and I value my connections with African American, LGBTQ+, kink, polyamory/consensual non-monogamy, & faith-based communities. By understanding who you are as a person, we will uncover what therapy options best suit you.

Currently Accepting new patients March 2024! We are a small group practice and offer individual and couple's services to men and women ages 18 and above. Our team can provide support for issues such as trauma, grief/loss, anxiety, relationship skills, codependency, recovering from narcissistic abuse, work stress, communication and much more. For patients who desire to involve their faith into their therapy work we can also provide this service from a Christian/biblical worldview, although we are available to patients of all belief systems.

Have you been overwhelmed, anxious or depressed by life issues during the last two years, or maybe even longer? Have you encountered events in your life that have caused crisis and loss of what to do? Are you going through a divorce and unsure how to navigate the process of being a single parent? Are you experiencing challenges in parenting a child with ADD/ADHD? Are you encountering challenges in parenting a teen? Are you experiencing grief/loss due to loss of a relationship or death of a loved one? Are you experiencing chronic health issues that have left you feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed? Are you a first responder?

DORI is Accepting New Couples! Dori specializes in Couples, Marriage, and Pre-Marital Coaching! Dori helps couples Repair Trust, Build Healthier Communication, Resolve Relational Conflicts, and learn to grow past your past. Her coaching approach utilizes skill-based activities, practice sessions during sessions, learning to know your own and your loved one's deepest needs, how to set healthy boundaries and stop passive-aggressiveness, and you'll learn to grow emotionally and relationally. Dori(AT)Success4Couples.com or 253.355.6620.

Choosing a therapist can be an apprehensive endeavor, and my aim is to ensure your comfort throughout the process. I provide a free 15-minute consultation to evaluate if our compatibility aligns for the therapeutic journey and to address administrative matters such as fees and scheduling. Regardless of whether you opt for my services or another therapist's, I sincerely hope you find the individual best suited to meet your requirements. During challenging times, guidance and a sense of being understood can provide solace. I advocate for a non-judgmental environment that fosters support and safety.

Talk therapy is great, but what many of the people I work with have missed in past therapy experiences is how to implement what they have learned about themselves into their real life. Self-regulation is key and after establishing a solid foundation using skills training for increasing distress tolerance and emotion regulation, I work with people to get at the root of the problems they are experiencing by using EMDR therapy and other interventions that address the core stuff, which is often the stuff that has kept us stuck in patterns that hurt. From there, we can work on improving your relationships and personal development.

Wanna be your own #RelationshipGoals! I help folx evolve beyond the same old arguments, into an honest partnership that nourishes each of you individually + together! My approach is all about identifying the individual skills each of you need to co-create a loving partnership -- without trauma bonds or codependency. I work with all backgrounds + orientations + expressions that know how to Love in all different ways! We do the work that is right for YOUR partnership—not anyone else's. You'll also discover if it's time to release your relationship. AND if it is time... I'll help you do so in the most Loving way!

Megan M. Woods, MS, CCTP, CNC, LMHC is a highly committed professional who holds certifications as a life coach and licensed therapist. With extensive personal and professional training, she offers valuable expertise in various life areas. Megan is dedicated to assisting individuals in navigating unexpected circumstances, such as life stages, decision-making, grief and loss, trauma, women empowerment, relationship issues, and wellness. Megan provides support pertaining to LGBTQIA+ matters, polyamory, and the promotion of sexuality. Her objective is to support clients in achieving clarity, focus, and momentum toward their goals.

As we venture through life, sometimes we find that the expectations we set for ourselves, our partners, and the future are constantly changing. My hope is to ease you through life’s transitions while enriching the relationships you have. I believe therapy should be a safe, non-judgmental, and nurturing place to put down the weights and ease into meaningful conversations. I enjoy working together with clients to identify their strengths, explore ways to reconnect with themselves and others to move forward in ways that feel genuine.

I work with each person through a holistic and integrative lens. Whether I am completing an evaluation or providing therapy, it is not one size fits all. I take a lot of pride when a client tells me, “you’re not like my other therapist.” I’ve heard all sorts of reasons I’m not like others. Most often, I hear appreciation about my ability to validate and push for change at the same time. I provide individual and group therapy; working with older teenage and adult men and women. I also provide evaluation services in various areas, such as behavioral, emotional, personality, cognitive, sexual, and memory domains.

I am a therapist of color that is passionate about helping other people thrive in every area of life. Living in a society where we aren't given permission to express our emotions or given the skills to handle them can lead us to a place of feeling stuck, isolated, and confused. Whether it's feeling low or depressed from life circumstances, anger from past trauma and injustices, or just feeling tired of being sick and tired; I have experienced all of these things and want to help you examine and unpack the troubles you are experiencing in life. In my practice, I create a space for you to be the authentic you with no judgment or shame

It’s time to PAUSE, HEAL, and LIVE. We may find ourselves just existing or wrestling through our day, instead of really living. We may question what is our worth, or if we are living an authentic life. Allow me to share the journey of your discovery towards finding purpose and meaning. I am a passionate, grateful, compassionate, flawed, human being, seeking to contribute to the growth and wellness of any who desire to journey this thing we call life. My aim is to help you meet your goals and needs, and discover hidden strengths and values that makes life worth living by using strategies grounded in best practices and evidence-based.

Most people can benefit from counseling at some point in their lives – regarding work, family, relationships, or specific life events. I specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, emotional and/or relational issues. Frequently, they have endured traumas. Some of them are grieving losses. Some have managed to closely guard their painful pasts, until recent stressors overcame those barriers, and old feelings and thoughts have crept in. If this sounds like you, I can help.

-TEMPORARILY NOT TAKING NEW PATIENTS- Life and relationships can be overwhelming. Oftentimes, in spite of our best efforts, we find ourselves ineffective with the tools we have. Identifying and understanding your underlying tendencies, which frequently stem from hurtful relationships, is foundational for making peace and moving forward with more effective tools. We want to love and be loved. Before we can do this, we need to be love-able, in other words- healthy enough to express and accept love while maintaining healthy boundaries.