"I believe everyone has a right to live a calm, happy and fulfilled life. For some, that is easier said than done. For those who are having a more challenging time finding the life they want, counseling may be the right choice to help guide those who are ready for change. I work with teens, adults, couples and families who are struggling with life's challenges. I offer researched based systems, therapies and support for the individual, as well as resources for the entire family, to help bring function and joy to their lives."

"My goal as a therapist is to assist you in finding practical solutions to your life problems, and to help you take positive steps to experience a more fulfilling life. You will come away from our time together with useful tools which will empower you to enjoy your life and your relationships to the fullest degree."

"Angry? Scared? Worried? Confused and or ashamed? I work with people who have lost HOPE and people in unusually difficult circumstances. Hope empowers people to CHANGE. I also understand that change involves risk, so I respect that some changes are not easy. By exploring and sometimes adjusting the underlying beliefs, values, and emotions that drive your reactions and behaviors, I think you'll be able to achieve your best changes. You can find hope. You can LIVE again."

"No matter what a person is put through in life, the power to transform is infinite."

"I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who specializes in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) in the treatment of PTSD, anxiety, depression and addictions, including sexual compulsivity. My focus is working with adolescents and their families, couples, and men going through difficult transitions. I believe that you should have the quality of life that you want and deserve and I can help you identify and remove the obstacles that are preventing you from having a fulfilling and satisfying life."

"First, I believe it is my duty to be able to actively listen to my client, obtain a good understanding of where they are and where they want to go. Together, we will move you and/or your team or organization in the desired direction to reach your goals. As a young man growing up in North Chicago, I quickly learned that life is full of rewards and upsets, if I allowed it to happen. At 3 months old, I was abandoned by my mother, left inside of a garbage can in an alley waiting to die. However, life had other plans for me. A passerby heard my faint cries and pulled me from the garbage can. Later, I was adopted but went on to experience years of physical and emotional abuse by my adopted mother. At the age of 12, I ran away from home and was placed in foster care. I was adopted again, but I experienced more mental and physical abuse. I dropped out of the 9th grade and began running away again. At the age of 16, the authorities declared me an emancipated teenager. With a story like mine, you would probably think there was no hope for finding happiness or for finding quality of life. However, I have learned to use my negative experiences as a testimony to reach out and help others. "

"Are you in a relationship that is lacking connection or trust? Are you an adult who is dealing with conflict in your own family of origin, even though you left home long ago? Do you have a family member who hoards and don't know what to do about it? Is your loved one's hoarding causing you significant distress in your life? I can help. I work with families, couples, and individuals in my practice. We focus on healing past hurts and moving forward to achieve a more fulfilling sense of self, connection, and communication."

"Therapy Rocks! This is what I was meant to do. I specialize in treating men's trauma, all types of addiction, ADHD, relationships, and career satisfaction. My main tools consist of my own personality, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), and interpersonal process. I want my clients to know me, know that they have an advocate, and see themselves get traction."

"I believe that good therapy is a journey that I accompany my clients on. I feel that each person is unique and the course of therapy is tailored to their needs and comfort level. My ideal client wants something different, better or more in their life and they are ready to work for it. I use both traditional therapeutic styles and hypnotherapy to help my clients find the change they are looking for. I am honored to work with my clients on depression, anxiety, stress, medical noncompliance, health issues, abuse, anger, trauma, weight loss and other life issues."

""Life can be complicated. With over 25 years of experience as a therapist, I take a person centered, collaborative and goal-oriented approach to therapy. While psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues usually have complicated causes, we are empowered to learn various resiliency or effective coping skills when facing the life challenges. Allow me to help you refine, tune, and learn skills and tools so that you can thrive again in your daily life. The goals of counseling are to support you in becoming more fully aware of your thoughts, feelings, and habits and conjointly develop a set of principled-centered goals for the future."

"Karis Collective is founded on the belief change comes through relationship. Our hope is to partner with you to meet your individual, couple or family needs. Our staff is dedicated to Pierce County and the mental health field. We represent the need for mental health counseling in our community through our licensed, in-network mental health counselors, sliding-scale counseling (for those with high deductible insurance), and our scholarship program for those with state or no insurance."

"Today is your first step on the pathway to change and together we will make the transformation you are seeking in your life. Pathway to Change is unique in that we offer several licensed marriage and family therapists to choose from who can work collaboratively with you to accomplish the change you want to see. With over 35 years of combined therapy experience each therapist offers a different approach within the therapeutic relationship. Pathway to Change offers locations in both Puyallup and Tacoma."

"With a holistic and integrative approach, I provide evaluation and assessment services in various areas, such as behavioral, emotional, personality, cognitive, and memory domains."

"I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I believe in creating a safe environment to establish a therapeutic relationship where there is mutual trust, respect, and honesty. I strive to empower clients to identify and utilize their strengths as a way to help them grow and achieve their goals. My goal is for each client to have a positive experience in therapy where they feel safe, understood, and supported. From my experience in this field I have learned that each client is unique and I approach therapy as what is best needed for the client."

""Pain is important: how we evade it, how we succumb to it, how we deal with it, how we transcend it" - Audre Lorde. I hope to build healing relationships with people who would like to build more connection, ease and freedom into their lives. I work relationally and through the body by building self awareness, doing standing and seated practices, and if appropriate, supportive touch."

"I am a strength-based therapist that will help you to find and utilize the strengths that you already possess to help overcome the obstacles you are facing. I will be here to help support you as you are learning the power of your own ability. My hope is that you will leave my office feeling supported, inspired, and confident to achieve whatever you set your mind too. Your story is unique to you and I have never and will never work with anyone like you."

"There are times in our lives when we feel stuck. We struggle with transition, grief, and loss. We may find it difficult to relate to others or even ourselves. My approach to therapy with adolescents, men, women, couples, and families is client-centered and collaborative. My role is to help you solve your problems in positive and fulfilling ways. I provide a safe and compassionate place where you can find balance, connection and growth. Because my experience involves working with children, teens, adults and families, I hold a broad scope and view you as a whole person."

"As a therapist, I seek to build resiliency working collaboratively towards the empowerment of my clients. My philosophy is client centered, supportive and nonjudgmental. I case conceptualize from a psychodynamic perspective, which means that I believe early childhood history and caregiver relationships influence who we are as adults. However, I believe that development is a life long journey and the narrative of life stories can be expanded therapeutically through restorative retelling to become your preferred self. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with an integrative approach, adapting treatment according to the unique needs of my client."

"At some point we face problems in our lives. My approach in therapy is personalized to help you meet your specific needs and goals. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have been credentialed as a Mental Health Professional and Child Mental Health Specialist in the State of Washington. I offer individual counseling services to children, teens, adults, as well as families. Together we can collaborate to make steps towards meaningful changes in your life. I have experience working in a variety in settings including community mental health, in home, crisis support services, and private practice."

"Symptoms of emotional distress, don't just come out of nowhere. As we go through life, our bodies alert us about whether to go towards something that seems safe or away from something that seems dangerous. Over time, we can learn to be afraid of, or numb to body sensations. By practicing mindfulness together, I can help you learn to deal with activating sensations in your body and tap into flows of information leading to profound insights about yourself and your life."