Avoiding the Couch, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, DBTC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
3121 Galvin Road, Centralia, WA 98531
Let's Connect (360) 227-6909

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 Email Avoiding the Couch, PLLC now - (360) 227-6909
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Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- First Choice Health | FCH
- Healthcare Management Administrators
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- LifeWise
- Magellan
- Optum
- Premera Blue Cross
- Providence
- Regence
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- Uniform | UMP
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LH60922634 Trish Geist
- In Practice for 22 years
- Attended St. Martin's University, Master's in Counseling, Graduated 2015
Counselor: Trish Geist
Education and Years In Practice
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
Avoiding the Couch, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, DBTC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (360) 227-6909
2 Endorsements
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)
Avoiding the Couch, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, DBTC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (360) 227-6909
Location
Nearby Areas
Avoiding the Couch, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, DBTC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (360) 227-6909