Therapists in Gig Harbor, WA

My name is Paolo and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist providing therapy to adults, kids (10+), adolescents, groups, and families in the state of Washington. I offer a therapeutic setting that prioritizes privacy, convenience, and flexibility. From the start of therapy, we will take a collaborative approach meant to fit your specific needs. We'll create a space that welcomes and validates your full experience, along with simultaneously respecting your autonomy and boundaries. In addition to supporting your struggles, I offer just as much space to help you uncover and develop your strengths.

Do you feel caught in a never-ending loop of worries or uncertainty? Maybe you’re troubled by recurrent intrusive thoughts and images? Do certain situations and triggers cause you to freeze up and panic? These, along with depression, are the common concerns my clients present with. Despite their best efforts they can’t seem to find lasting relief. However, there's hope. In my practice, I employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), two of the most effective therapies science has given us for overcoming the challenges of Anxiety, OCD, and Depression. I'll help guide you toward peace of mind.

Have you ever found yourself frozen in place? Maybe it's the stress of a decision, or concern about navigating relationships. Or there are too many things to juggle, and any move seems like the wrong one. Perhaps your mind always gravitates toward worst-case scenarios. Whatever the cause, it is possible to get unstuck, and even to find direction and greater peace. Sometimes this means working from the top down - what unhealthy rhythms are in your life, and how can they be replaced with things that tend to wholeness and freedom? Sometimes, this means working from the bottom up, addressing past wounding and how it carries into today.

Do you feel stuck? Anxious? Tired of replaying the past and worrying about your future? Living with OCD and anxiety can be exhausting and isolating, so I want to commend you for taking this step to find a trusted therapist to walk with you on this journey. In my work with clients, strive to work collaboratively – you are the expert on you, and I see my job as using my experience and training to guide you toward living authentically and joyfully. Let's get started!

I have over 10 years of experience as a provider across outpatient, school, and residential settings. My work is guided by approaches that have been researched and shown to be effective for the problems that I treat, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). As a former school psychologist, I welcome and emphasize collaboration with my client's school districts to create effective wrap-around support. I firmly believe in incorporating experience into treatment and will meet clients outdoors or for activities on a case-by-case basis.

I specialize in delivering evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders. The science is clear on what therapy works best for these issues, yet often clients who need it most never access the right type of care. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) treatment is considered the gold standard, and while many providers implement various CBT tools and techniques, they are not incorporated in a structured way as the research indicates. With over a decade of experience and thousands of hours delivering CBT treatments, I have cultivated a profound understanding on how to help folks with these issues.

I am welcoming of all clients from all different backgrounds and experience with therapy. I am open to all issues, needs, and goals. I am confident together we can work towards developing coping skills, enhancing healthy patterns, and increasing overall well-being.

My name is Colin Neff and I am currently accepting new clients. I work with children (10+), teens, adults and couples on a variety of issues. I specialize in helping individuals and families manage their symptoms and recover from anxiety, mood disorders, traumatic experiences, and interpersonal conflicts. In addition, I help couples navigate communication, build intimacy and work toward shared goals to strengthen their relationship.

Dr. Horstman was admitted to the independent professional practice of psychology in 1981. He received his B.A., M.S. & Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma in Psychology. He did his clinical internship at South County Mental Health Center in Suitland, Maryland. He has served as staff psychologist for the Dallas, Prince George's County, Maryland and Seattle police departments providing consultation, mental health and behavioral services. He also engaged in private practice counseling and consultation with businesses and organizations in Seattle, Everett, Bellevue and Tacoma, Washington.

I like to start with a 2 session diagnostic evaluation to help identify the most appropriate evidence based treatment for the problem. Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for Depression, CBT for OCD, Parent Behavior Management Training for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Habit Reversal Training for Skin Picking, Nail Biting, and Trichotillomania, and Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics are some of the evidence based treatments that I commonly provide. My work with families focuses on providing skills to both the child/adolescent and parents.

My goal for each of my clients is to help them build and sustain a life they want to live. This can seem like a daunting task, especially for the many of us who have struggled to make long-lasting changes in our mental health. As a clinical psychologist, I strive to help clients foster awareness of the underlying thoughts and behaviors that drive emotional suffering, and to help clients build a diverse repertoire of evidence-based skills for taking back control of these experiences.

Why can’t I just be happy? Why is everything so difficult? Is life just endless suffering? Most of us are trying to rid ourselves of our anxiety by avoiding frightening situations and shielding ourselves from uncomfortable experiences. In doing so, our existence often becomes narrow and tedious. But what if we could learn to make room for the inevitable pains that life confronts us with and accept the experiences we cannot control. If we can become more psychologically flexible, we can then be present and do what matters most to us.

Are you feeling that things are bleak and hopeless? Are you struggling with the reminders of difficult experiences in your past? Or maybe you are living with a chronic illness that has lowered your quality of life. We all feel the pull not only to survive but to thrive in our lives. Depression, anxiety, trauma, illness, and pain can limit our ability to reach our goals or even make it difficult to get through the day. These limitations are not a personal failing. Sometimes it takes a trained specialist to help us overcome or manage these personal challenges.

Do you want to experience true intimacy and deeper connection in your relationships? Are you bothered by painful emotions, anger, anxiety, depression, or a sense of emptiness in your life? Or maybe you aren't suffering but would like to get more out of your life, sexual life, or relationships? I can help! I have over two decades of experience helping adults and couples transcend emotional suffering and discover their true selves leading to happier people and more fulfilling relationships.

As a therapist specializing in trauma recovery, anxiety, and depression. I'm committed to helping you navigate the challenges of traumatic experience, and anxiety, seeking not just relief but a transformative path to well-being. I will help you navigate life through struggles, with the freedom to pursue your goals and passions. We'll work together to understand, practical strategies to manage your symptoms, and a deeper connection with yourself and others. You'll find in me a compassionate therapist who utilizes evidence-based modalities like Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) to achieve your fullest potential.

A responsible social practitioner, I provide psychological care, and services using American Sign Language (ASL). I work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, including various populations that encompass sign language users. My interests center on developing tailored, specific psychotherapy applications that benefit the patients with hearing losses. Much of my work places an emphasis on the importance of "courageous will" to empower individuals to make choices that are useful and practical.

Do you ever feel like you’re alone in life as if the world is resting on your shoulders? Do you feel the burden of caring for loved ones while feeling like no one is there to take care of you? Do you feel disconnected from relationships in your life? Are you in the military and struggling with feelings of anxiety or stress about your deployment? Are you having trouble leaving your experiences from the military behind or experiencing PTSD? Is grief from losing a loved one impacting your relationships and your ability to manage the day-to-day? Through expert therapy, you can learn to move beyond your pain and be happier. Reach out now