Therapists in Puyallup, WA

**Accepting new clients** Do you feel that you, or someone you know, are not living the most gratifying life? I work with both kids and adults on reaching their best potential. Whether working through trauma, depression, anxiety, adjusting, or discovering yourself, I would be happy to walk with you along the journey. I will collaborate with you to explore what you need. I have extensive experience working with trauma and LGBTQ+ related concerns, and enjoy researching them in my spare time. I work with individuals, relationship systems, and family systems.

The therapeutic relationship should empower an individual to regain ownership of their life, shifting negative self-talk and other impacts of trauma; allowing for holistic healing and growth. It is my hope to actively walk alongside my client as they work to create their peace; ultimately gaining an improvement in positive self-awareness and optimism, with a side of lasting security and emotional health.

Therapy is a place for yourself or your loved one to take time to build self-care, self-reflection, insight and skills to manage the symptoms they are experiencing. Many adults and youth experience symptoms of depression, anxiety or are overcoming issues of past trauma that plays in to their ability to go about life. Sometimes relationships, school or work are harder to navigate, build or maintain. Sometimes self-esteem and self-worth can interfere with our abilities to experience healthy relationships whether that is with friends, peers or family members. Coming to therapy can help you build skills to navigate these hardships.

IMMEDIATE APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE. I respond to emails within the initial 24 hrs. My therapeutic approach is centered around my belief that you deserve to be heard and understood. My passion is to empower and equip individuals and families experiencing invisible emotional wounds to heal themselves, build better relationships while strengthening connections and navigate through life challenges. You will discover your inner worth, love and acceptance. You have the power within yourself to do the work and awaken to your best-kept self! You are VALUABLE and deserve to have an opportunity to take care of your inner self.

We all experience speed bumps during our life journey. Though it may seem we are "lost"unsure of I believe the powers we are looking for are inside YOU! One simply needs to be validated, and to strengthen the emotional "muscles" that have grown weak--just as we exercise our bodies and our minds, we must exercise our emotional I truly believe we can not experience long term health unless we pay close attention to our Mind, Body and Spirit--the Emotional; our humanness. when we honor our truths, we will achieve our Authentic Self! I look forward to helping guide you towards your personal, goals. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF YOU

Hello, I am Jennifer R. Trefonas, MS, LMHC, MHP. I was initially licensed in FL in 1992, moved to WA 2002; licensed WA 2001. I ENJOY assisting INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, COUPLES, & CHILDREN in overcoming obstacles. I AM ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Contact me for HELP with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction issues, bullying, grief, feeling shamed, taken advantage of, abuse of any kind, trouble at work, getting along with others, HOW TO BE HAPPY and POSITIVE, hypnosis, and most anything! I'm NOT PARANOID, but that is funny,,,:)

I bring a holistic, empathetic approach to help individuals and families. My approach is all about understanding and healing together in a safe and caring way. Through talking and activities, we explore feelings and find paths to healing.

Being deaf, I have a strong desire to help other deaf and hard of hearing people but this doesn't limit me from working with hearing people too. My clients are struggling to fit in in a world that's constantly changing and sometimes seems out to get us all. Clients who come to me are looking for support, knowledge, and growth to counter the challenges of every day life.

Have you been stressed from the current state of the world, covid, exacerbated racial trauma? Are you experiencing microagressions at work? Have you been in a funk that you just can't get out of? Have you experienced a recent loss? Or are you just looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation? If so you have found the right place. Perhaps old coping mechanisms aren't as effective and/or you seek a different unbiased perspective. Whatever the reason I would love to help guide you thru the path of self-discovery, awareness, and well-being. I can assist you in overcoming the challenges you are currently facing.

We are committed to restoring you to your best. Using an individualized, client-centered approach, we work with you to identify strengths and deepen relationships for sustainable and holistic change. At Cascades Wellness Center, our team offers extensive experience as well as a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. Through awareness, compassion, and acceptance, we work with our clients to return you to the life you want and deserve. For us, therapy is not about fixing what is wrong, but about recapturing your capacities to increase your overall health, well-being, and sense of connection in the world.

I am licensed in Montana and Washington. I have had the privilege of counseling many men and women, couples, teens, young children and families as they travel on their journey towards a more balanced and fulfilling life. I would be honored to work with you as together we delve into what would make your life better. My practice is focused on helping clients discover a new way to experience their family and the world. I would be honored to work with you to find a way to stop the struggle of conflicting emotions.

If you are going through a challenging time and are finding it difficult to cope or feel like yourself, I would love to assist you along the way to where you’d like to be. My specialty areas include couples therapy, life transitions, women’s issues, and navigating the ups and downs and anxiety that arise within relationships of all kinds. I care deeply about couples being in fulfilling and healthy intimate relationships while also supporting individuals in pursuing their own personal goals and development. If you are looking for a way to become more self-confident, present, and in alignment with your values, I would love to help.

I have a passion for working with people experiencing life transitions, including divorce or loss, forming new step families, co-parenting, or struggling with parenting concerns. My approach is to explore problems systemically, viewing each client within the context of the world around them. In therapy sessions we will explore trans-generational patterns of behavior that exist within you, and within your family of origin and your family of choice.

Accepting New Clients! Taryn is a LMHC with over six years of experience in outpatient and inpatient settings. She works with a variety of mental health issues specializing in high conflict couples therapy, interpersonal relationships, and complex trauma work. Additionally Taryn works with depression, anxiety, suicidality, self harm, self esteem, cultural differences, communication, faith and spirituality, and identify exploration. She works with adults and adolescents. Taryn seeks to understand the whole person (mind, body, soul, and spirit) as she believes holistic mental health care consists of the mind and body connection.