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Avoiding the Couch, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, DBTC

Avoiding the Couch, PLLC

Counselor, MA, LMHC, DBTC (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
1807 Cooks Hill Rd, Centralia, WA 98531
Let's Connect (360) 227-6909
Photo of Trish Geist - Avoiding the Couch, PLLC, MA, LMHC, DBTC, Counselor
I seek to provide support for healthy change, personal growth, and healing. Together we will identify specific areas to explore and then create a plan to work towards positive lasting change. We will focus on building healthy coping skills to manage current symptoms and future challenges. Specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), working across a variety of mental health symptoms, assisting to increase focus, flexibility, ability to cope with pain, building interpersonal effectiveness, emotional intelligence, and problem solving.
My ultimate desire is to assist individuals in Avoiding the Couch through providing and teaching you 'tools' for your life's journey. I have enjoyed working with a diverse variety of clients. Bringing a unique experience to connect with individuals and their experiences in the counseling environment.
I'm here to assist you in living out a life authentically with compassion and courage knowing we are all created perfectly imperfect. Give me a call and let's talk.
Take the first step to help. Call or Avoiding the Couch, PLLC now - (360) 227-6909

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1807 Cooks Hill Rd

Centralia, WA 98531

(360) 227-6909
I am currently seeing clients in office and masks are required. I do also see clients via Telehealth once they have established care.
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Bipolar Disorder and Depression 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (360) 227-6909
Photo of Trish Geist - Avoiding the Couch, PLLC, MA, LMHC, DBTC, Counselor

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1807 Cooks Hill Rd

Centralia, WA 98531

(360) 227-6909
I am currently seeing clients in office and masks are required. I do also see clients via Telehealth once they have established care.
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Bipolar Disorder and Depression 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • First Choice Health | FCH
  • Healthcare Management Administrators
  • Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
  • LifeWise
  • Lyra
  • Magellan
  • Optum
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Providence
  • Regence
  • TRICARE
  • TriWest
  • Uniform | UMP
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Copay due upon time of service.
or call with questions - (360) 227-6909
Photo of Trish Geist - Avoiding the Couch, PLLC, MA, LMHC, DBTC, Counselor
Avoiding the Couch, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, DBTC
"
Copay due upon time of service.
or call with questions - (360) 227-6909
Photo of Trish Geist - Avoiding the Couch, PLLC, MA, LMHC, DBTC, Counselor
Avoiding the Couch, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, DBTC

Qualifications

    Counselor: Trish Geist

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LH60922634 Trish Geist
  • In Practice for 21 Years
  • Attended St. Martin's University, Master's in Counseling, Graduated 2015
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DBT Certified Therapist
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Photo of Trish Geist - Avoiding the Couch, PLLC, MA, LMHC, DBTC, Counselor
Avoiding the Couch, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, DBTC
"
DBT Certified Therapist
or call with questions - (360) 227-6909
Photo of Trish Geist - Avoiding the Couch, PLLC, MA, LMHC, DBTC, Counselor
Avoiding the Couch, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, DBTC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • LGBTQ+
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Coping Skills
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (360) 227-6909
Photo of Trish Geist - Avoiding the Couch, PLLC, MA, LMHC, DBTC, Counselor
Avoiding the Couch, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, DBTC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (360) 227-6909
Photo of Trish Geist - Avoiding the Couch, PLLC, MA, LMHC, DBTC, Counselor
Avoiding the Couch, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, DBTC

2 Endorsements

Patty Dean
Patty Dean
Mental Health CounselorMALMHCCASDCS
Trish is down-to-earth, caring, and professional. She is highly skilled at helping people heal and achieve their goals. She is invested in equipping clients to live comfortably in their own skin.
Luke Greene
Luke Greene
Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerARNP
Trish is a caring and compassionate therapist who advocates for her clients with both insurances and providers. After, working with her in several settings I would recommend her with out reservation to prospective clients and my own patients.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (360) 227-6909
Photo of Trish Geist - Avoiding the Couch, PLLC, MA, LMHC, DBTC, Counselor
Avoiding the Couch, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, DBTC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (360) 227-6909
Photo of Trish Geist - Avoiding the Couch, PLLC, MA, LMHC, DBTC, Counselor
Avoiding the Couch, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, DBTC

Location

Primary Location

1807 Cooks Hill Rd

Centralia, WA 98531

(360) 227-6909
"
I am currently seeing clients in office and masks are required. I do also see clients via Telehealth once they have established care.
Take the first step to help. Call now - (360) 227-6909
Photo of Trish Geist - Avoiding the Couch, PLLC, MA, LMHC, DBTC, Counselor
Avoiding the Couch, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, DBTC
"
I am currently seeing clients in office and masks are required. I do also see clients via Telehealth once they have established care.
Take the first step to help. Call now - (360) 227-6909
Photo of Trish Geist - Avoiding the Couch, PLLC, MA, LMHC, DBTC, Counselor
Avoiding the Couch, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, DBTC