"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."

"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."

"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."

"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 a nonprofit organization and 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 40 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."

"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."

"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. "

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

""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."

"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."

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

"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."

"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."

"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."

"Are you facing pain, confusion, or discouragement in your life? With grace and understanding, I will listen to your concerns and guide you toward the restoration and wholeness you desire. Through honest reflection, we will identify what weighs you down and craft actionable steps to lift the burdens from your shoulders. As a Christian, I believe that no one is beyond the healing power of God. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, grief, conflict, or just feeling lost and searching for meaning, I will commit to walking with you toward a better life."

"I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I received my Masters of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pacific Lutheran University and my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Davis. I have a background in working with at risk youth, children and teens, blended families, foster children, adults and couples. I have experience in helping families and individuals with a variety of concerns, including relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, ADHD, parenting skills, discipline techniques, attachment, school-related concerns, anger management and other disruptive behavioral issues."

"Greetings and welcome. I'm Dr. Karen Beth Acheson, Ph.D., and I have over 20 years of experience bringing warmth, compassion, and a sense of humor to help empower people to make healthy changes in their lives. My primary focus is adult psychotherapy. My style is down-to-earth; I draw from humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral & mindfulness-based therapies. My specialty areas include: Depression; Bipolar (manic) Depression; Anxiety; Trauma (including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder); and Emotional/Sexual/physical Abuse. Also, I am now blending my lifelong passion for animals, including a B.S. in Animal Science, with "

"HOPE is the only thing stronger than fear. Are you looking for a therapist to hope with you? I will. Have you found yourself bound and unable to move past your hurting circumstances? Facing challenges in your home & family life? What is the condition of your heart? You're reading this because you are ready for CHANGE! Learn how to apply LASTING SOLUTIONS to the issues in your life. I'll help you envision, fall in love with, and then create your best future. Aim for change. Hope with me. Let's get started!"

"I help individuals and couples create and sustain the positive changes they seek in their lives. I provide a supportive environment for clients to practice skills designed to enhance personal, relational, and professional satisfaction. I help people who are hurting after the loss of loved ones and difficult changes in their life. For example, death of a spouse, divorce, parenting challenges, and workplace stress. Additionally, I am familiar with the challenges of military families, deployment, and first responders. The unique cultural challenges of these groups and how therapy can help normalize and reduce mental distress for families and individuals."

"I meet clients where they are at in their personal process: your needs guide the counseling session. My depth of experience and explorations underpin my work as a clinician. My goal is for you to feel heard and understood, which allows you to make positive lasting changes. Conditions treated with success in working with younger to older adults include life dissatisfaction, anxiety, depression, grief, social isolation, relationship concerns, panic attacks, compulsive and addictive behaviors, and identity struggles. As well, I have additional training in treating women and their families impacted by postpartum depression."