Therapists in Puyallup, WA

I believe that therapy is one of the best tools for self-exploration and healing. I aim to cultivate a genuine relationship with you so that we can safely discuss challenges in your life. I believe in an approach that is strengths-based and culturally-sensitive as we work together. I honor you as the expert in your life and I am here to be alongside you on this journey to the life you envision for yourself.

If you’ve been struggling to find a therapist experienced in working with your situation I encourage you to email me. I’m currently taking in-person appointments in Indiana and online in Washington. I specialize in treating trauma, sexual and gender issues and personality disorders. I have 10 years clinical experience serving Greater Lafayette and 15 years total working with individuals and couples of all ages. I am an AASECT certified sex therapist and trained in multiple approaches to treating PTSD. I am looking forward to meeting with you to discuss the best way that we can work together to help you overcome your stress.

Do you feel overwhelmed by persistent worry, stress, or sadness, or hijacked by past trauma? Or maybe you struggle with shame and low self-esteem, feeling stuck in painful relationships and life circumstances. I strive to be a safe, empathic and non-judgmental listener and source of support. I help clients engage in self-exploration, identify their unique patterns and strengths, develop self-compassion and confidence, face their fears, change their reactions, and experience greater freedom and peace. My clients experience healing from trauma, adverse life events, relationship issues and anxiety.

Something’s not right, and maybe it hasn’t been for a while, but you know it’s time to make some changes. If you (or you & your partner) need help making that change, I’d be honored to work with you. I take a flexible approach, bringing thoughtfulness and creativity to the process to meet you where you are. Here are areas I help people with most often: anxiety & stress, depression, couples counseling (Gottman Method), trauma (Brainspotting), career counseling & life design, substance use & addiction, men's issues, life transitions, anger, mindfulness, and grief.

Are working on the same issues and going in circles? Are you in transition and feeling lost? Are you blaming yourself for not been able to reach your goals? Do you want to have clarity and confidence to move forward? Do you want someone who is an experienced coach to guide you through your life journey with ease and grace? If any of these statements resonate with you, contact Nancy!

I have over 30 years experience, and can help you to resolve panic attacks, anxiety, complex trauma, religious trauma and/or sexual abuse; I also work with couples counseling, Military and Combat-related PTSD, sexual addictions, nightmares, sexual abuse, and depression. I also have a strong background in cross-cultural psychology, having lived in 7 countries and studied the nature of consciousness as a monastic for six years; this has given me a diverse and complex perspective on life and people. I currently live in Vietnam and the US.

Individual therapy with me always begins by learning how to check-in with our nervous system to ensure we are creating a neutral and/or safe space that's required to begin to take a deeper look at what's underneath some of the challenging situations you may be responding to. Therapy is an insight-oriented process where we'll improve our ability to self-regulate and connect with others. I work from a polyvagal informed approach which is also known as the science of safety and connection. It's through this approach that we will begin to understand how your nervous system responds to cues of safety and danger.

You feel like you’re settling for a life that’s not really yours. There is a stuck feeling that you carry with you, forcing you to wonder if this is just how things are always going to be. You look at your life and think you should be happy, satisfied, and dealing with whatever comes your way with more ease and gratitude but instead you feel lost. Even if you don’t know exactly what is wrong, you know something needs to change. Whether you’re going through a major transition, have lost someone or something in your life, or are realizing that your circumstances need to shift, you want to move forward. You're ready to get unstuck.

Do you have trauma, anxiety or depression and feel ready to work on yourself? Perhaps you are new to therapy but feel motivated or inspired to heal and work through emotions, conflicts or blockages to living a more fulfilling life. Have you had other therapies but feel “it’s time” to go deeper and explore root causes of patterns and issues? Do you feel you are in an “awakening“ and hope to work with a Transpersonal Therapist to support the integration of your higher or Whole/Core Self?

Have you been feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or any other difficult emotion? Have you been struggling to get through the days or facing more difficulties in your relationships? Sometimes we encounter challenges that test our ability to live well. And sometimes we find ourselves in a place of feeling stuck, not sure how to move forward but knowing that something needs to change. I work with clients who are seeking to heal and grow in their understanding of themselves so that they can live the life they want.

What do you do when you find yourself struggling with problems? Do you let those issues, such as, relationships, weight, substance abuse, behaviors, emotions, thoughts, energy or finance victimize you? If this problem doesn't make you feel happy and yet there is a part of you that fears overcoming the problem, I believe there might be some healing work we can do together. I can help you access your subconscious mind and help you achieve this goal of conscious freedom.

Are you looking for a therapist who understands your unique experiences as a BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ person? Do you want to work with someone who is compassionate, affirming, and culturally responsive? Are you looking for a clinician with shared lived experiences? If so, then you're in the right place. Rainbow Connection Counseling Collective is a group of licensed queer and/or BIPOC therapists who are passionate about helping people heal and thrive. We provide culturally responsive, LGBTQ+ affirming, and compassionate psychotherapy and counseling.

Hello and welcome to my page! As a mixed POC (Asian) practitioner, I am passionate about healing work that is rooted in anti-oppression and collective liberation. It brings me joy to help people access more freedom, peace, and connection in their lives. My approach to therapy is collaborative and one in which we will honor who you are as a person. I specialize in working with people of color, women/AFAB/non-binary folks, and adults roughly ages 18-35. Note: In addition to talk therapy, I offer Brainspotting, a brain-body therapy developed out of EMDR which helps to release trauma and symptoms of anxiety and depression.

With twenty years in private practice, I’ve honed my ability to attune to a person’s unique lens and her lived experience. My passion is women's wellness: I holistically support women in all phases of life to thrive. My special focus is on those faced with infertility, pregnancy loss and birth trauma. Having lived through and healed from those challenges, my connection to women and mothering is intuitive. Drawing upon mindfulness and somatic (body-focused) training, I offer wellness skills for building trauma resilience, practicing mindful self-compassion, and managing the cumulative stress of womanhood and motherhood.

My passion is to help individuals and families discover their strengths and resources. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a post-graduate certificate in Medical Family Therapy from Seattle Pacific University. I am a Certified Sex Therapist by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists. I am a Mental Health Professional, Brainspotting practitioner, Child Mental Health Professional, State and AAMFT Approved Supervisor and Asian and Pacific Islander Ethnic Minority Mental Health Specialist.

Sometimes it can feel alarming to realize our anxiety, depression or trauma is not just in our heads, but in our bodies as well. We might try to change the way we are thinking, but we still don't feel at home in our own skin. We can start to feel afraid that nothing will ever change. As a somatic (body-centered) psychotherapist trained in trauma across the lifespan, it is my honor to support clients in discovering that much more is possible than at first imagined. I enjoy helping clients identify what is right and natural about themselves, and to heal through their own fully-trustworthy inner wisdom.

Openings available now! Get relief from Post-Traumatic and Acute Stress, anxiety, phobias, grief (and more) in one session with the use of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Brainspotting. I enjoy working with individuals who are motivated to make improvements in their lives. Intensive sessions are available! Get more relief in less time by scheduling a therapy intensive. 2-4 hour sessions tailored to your specific needs to get you feeling better fast.