Family Therapy in 98406
I believe that every person deserves the highest quality of care and that treatment decisions should be based on more than just opinion. I make an ongoing effort to keep up with the latest scientific research and offer only scientifically evaluated treatments, known as Evidence Based Practices (EBP). I place a high value on developing a warm, collaborative relationship between client and therapist and implementing EBPs in a way that honors the values and preferences of the client and family. I believe that well researched treatments provided by a skilled and engaging therapist will result in the most effective treatments.
I believe that every person deserves the highest quality of care and that treatment decisions should be based on more than just opinion. I make an ongoing effort to keep up with the latest scientific research and offer only scientifically evaluated treatments, known as Evidence Based Practices (EBP). I place a high value on developing a warm, collaborative relationship between client and therapist and implementing EBPs in a way that honors the values and preferences of the client and family. I believe that well researched treatments provided by a skilled and engaging therapist will result in the most effective treatments.
Marjory Ware
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98406 (Online Only)
I practice using family systems, person-centered, and relational approach in therapy.
Does it feel like no matter what you do, things never change? You’re running on all cylinders, trying to be everything for everyone, including yourself. You tell everyone that you are fine. Managing. But you’re noticing how it’s impacting you. You realize that things need to change. Whether you're experiencing the impacts of systemic oppression, self-esteem, or relationship issues, know that you don't have to be alone in this journey. No two individuals are the same, and I tailor our sessions together to address challenges unique to you. We will work together to understand and address the root cause of those issues.
I practice using family systems, person-centered, and relational approach in therapy.
Does it feel like no matter what you do, things never change? You’re running on all cylinders, trying to be everything for everyone, including yourself. You tell everyone that you are fine. Managing. But you’re noticing how it’s impacting you. You realize that things need to change. Whether you're experiencing the impacts of systemic oppression, self-esteem, or relationship issues, know that you don't have to be alone in this journey. No two individuals are the same, and I tailor our sessions together to address challenges unique to you. We will work together to understand and address the root cause of those issues.
Angie Osborne
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA ED, , MA LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98406
Are you or a loved one dealing with an illness or a diagnosis which is causing you to consider aspects of Legacy Planning & considering impacts of your possible death? I have found in my work as a marriage and family therapist that we have the capability through Emotional Estate Planning to guide our loved ones with personalized hope when faced with the reality of death. Your Legacy of Hope is about highlighting the emotional planning comprised of words, messages, thoughts, hopes and dreams which is often overlooked in the estate planning process. I work with clients to create Hope. Hope for those they love & Hope for themselves.
Are you or a loved one dealing with an illness or a diagnosis which is causing you to consider aspects of Legacy Planning & considering impacts of your possible death? I have found in my work as a marriage and family therapist that we have the capability through Emotional Estate Planning to guide our loved ones with personalized hope when faced with the reality of death. Your Legacy of Hope is about highlighting the emotional planning comprised of words, messages, thoughts, hopes and dreams which is often overlooked in the estate planning process. I work with clients to create Hope. Hope for those they love & Hope for themselves.
I also specialize in working with adolescents concerning depression, anxiety and family disruption.
Life is worth living well. Our biggest obstacle to living a life we love is the constant and habitual ramblings of our minds: the judgments, the doubt, the dwelling in past suffering and the negative predictions of what the future will bring. True freedom comes when we break free from the thoughts that create pain, dissatisfaction and frustration. There are also situations where we have negative feelings that seem to "come out of nowhere". This is due to unconscious processes that trigger painful emotions. I provide tools that effectively work with the unconscious and direct it toward healthy outcomes.
I also specialize in working with adolescents concerning depression, anxiety and family disruption.
Life is worth living well. Our biggest obstacle to living a life we love is the constant and habitual ramblings of our minds: the judgments, the doubt, the dwelling in past suffering and the negative predictions of what the future will bring. True freedom comes when we break free from the thoughts that create pain, dissatisfaction and frustration. There are also situations where we have negative feelings that seem to "come out of nowhere". This is due to unconscious processes that trigger painful emotions. I provide tools that effectively work with the unconscious and direct it toward healthy outcomes.
Kathy Augsback
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98406 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and work with individuals and families.
I help women and their families step into parenthood while empowering them to create generational cycles of healing, healthy boundaries and self trust. The majority of my practice focuses on adjusting to pregnancy and motherhood, decreasing anxiety and navigating the cultural nuances that exist in your family system.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and work with individuals and families.
I help women and their families step into parenthood while empowering them to create generational cycles of healing, healthy boundaries and self trust. The majority of my practice focuses on adjusting to pregnancy and motherhood, decreasing anxiety and navigating the cultural nuances that exist in your family system.
Much of my practice has focused on helping teens and young adults cope with anxiety, depression, family, relationships, and academic concerns.
To quote Mariah Carey, “Love takes time.” I am a relational therapist, which means our working relationship and your relationships with others are incredibly important to me. Building relationships takes time and trust. Perhaps you have some life experiences that cause you to distrust others and maybe even distrust yourself. Maybe you're feeling anxious or depressed. I want to work with you to heal old hurts, understand current experiences, and help you learn to live and love fully. Reliving the past can be painful, but there is knowledge to gain from it. And maybe, in time, more love for yourself.
Much of my practice has focused on helping teens and young adults cope with anxiety, depression, family, relationships, and academic concerns.
To quote Mariah Carey, “Love takes time.” I am a relational therapist, which means our working relationship and your relationships with others are incredibly important to me. Building relationships takes time and trust. Perhaps you have some life experiences that cause you to distrust others and maybe even distrust yourself. Maybe you're feeling anxious or depressed. I want to work with you to heal old hurts, understand current experiences, and help you learn to live and love fully. Reliving the past can be painful, but there is knowledge to gain from it. And maybe, in time, more love for yourself.
Pride Counseling NW
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
15 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98406
For the LGBTQ community, We offer specialized counseling concerning Coming Out, Family Reconciliation, Faith Reconciliation, Identity Development, Gender Identity & Transition, and LGBTQ-Specific Relationship Therapy (couples and poly folks welcome!).
Pride Counseling NW provides therapy for couples, individuals, and families of ALL kinds. If you're feeling powerless in the face of your problems, unhappy in your relationships, and "stuck" in your life, we'd like to help. Let's talk about what you're good at. Let's talk about what you want. Let's talk about how to get there.
For the LGBTQ community, We offer specialized counseling concerning Coming Out, Family Reconciliation, Faith Reconciliation, Identity Development, Gender Identity & Transition, and LGBTQ-Specific Relationship Therapy (couples and poly folks welcome!).
Pride Counseling NW provides therapy for couples, individuals, and families of ALL kinds. If you're feeling powerless in the face of your problems, unhappy in your relationships, and "stuck" in your life, we'd like to help. Let's talk about what you're good at. Let's talk about what you want. Let's talk about how to get there.
Family & Couples Counseling with a specialty in EMDR and Eating Disorders.
I work as a Couples ( Family) and Individual counselor, serving their needs to improve connections and communication; to regain trust, compassion, and empathy. I work with Eating Disorders as well, with training from Residential Treatment facilities and managing a milieu for Outpatient Recovery. I am an artist who incorporates art therapy into sessions, as well as, EMDR. I would love to help you, or you and your partner in your recovery journey!
Family & Couples Counseling with a specialty in EMDR and Eating Disorders.
I work as a Couples ( Family) and Individual counselor, serving their needs to improve connections and communication; to regain trust, compassion, and empathy. I work with Eating Disorders as well, with training from Residential Treatment facilities and managing a milieu for Outpatient Recovery. I am an artist who incorporates art therapy into sessions, as well as, EMDR. I would love to help you, or you and your partner in your recovery journey!
In my work I also use Experiential Therapy Techniques, DBT, Mindfulness and Emotionally Focused Family Therapy skills.
We all get stuck & that's simply part of being imperfectly human. There are times in life when we need someone to walk beside us as we navigate new paths into healthier relationships. Relationships with ourselves and others. Intentionally cultivating new patterns of interaction and deconstruction patterns that no longer serve us. I act as a choreographer of conversations, aimed to explore emotional connections & attachment injuries and impasses. As humans, we have a biological need to feel seen to be safe, secure & connected in our relationships. I work collaboratively with clients creating safety, change & a new path forward.
In my work I also use Experiential Therapy Techniques, DBT, Mindfulness and Emotionally Focused Family Therapy skills.
We all get stuck & that's simply part of being imperfectly human. There are times in life when we need someone to walk beside us as we navigate new paths into healthier relationships. Relationships with ourselves and others. Intentionally cultivating new patterns of interaction and deconstruction patterns that no longer serve us. I act as a choreographer of conversations, aimed to explore emotional connections & attachment injuries and impasses. As humans, we have a biological need to feel seen to be safe, secure & connected in our relationships. I work collaboratively with clients creating safety, change & a new path forward.
Kelley Kohlwes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MHP, CMHS
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98406
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am trained in evidenced-based practices as well as systemic frameworks for the management of depression and anxiety, low self-esteem, relational challenges, stress management, adolescent therapy, couples therapy, and trauma-related challenges.
Working from a relational-narrative perspective, I am committed to supporting you in your life journey. If you are feeling unhappy within your relationship, personal experiences or simply feel “stuck”, I’m here to help support you in the pursuit of your preferred way of living. I am passionate about working with individuals experiencing life transitions and couples in any relational stage, offering support to all gender identities and sexual orientations.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am trained in evidenced-based practices as well as systemic frameworks for the management of depression and anxiety, low self-esteem, relational challenges, stress management, adolescent therapy, couples therapy, and trauma-related challenges.
Working from a relational-narrative perspective, I am committed to supporting you in your life journey. If you are feeling unhappy within your relationship, personal experiences or simply feel “stuck”, I’m here to help support you in the pursuit of your preferred way of living. I am passionate about working with individuals experiencing life transitions and couples in any relational stage, offering support to all gender identities and sexual orientations.
I believe in utilizing a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet individual and family needs.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I strive to create a space for individuals and families to feel safe and open as we work through some of life's hardest challenges. It can feel overwhelming considering where to start and what to tackle first. Seeking guidance takes a lot of strength and courage.
I believe in utilizing a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet individual and family needs.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I strive to create a space for individuals and families to feel safe and open as we work through some of life's hardest challenges. It can feel overwhelming considering where to start and what to tackle first. Seeking guidance takes a lot of strength and courage.
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Family Foundations Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98406
Choose from our counselors. See: www.ffctacoma.com. What's not working? What's painful enough that you'd like some help sorting through it? Family Foundations providers specialize in managing difficult circumstances and developing successful relationships with yourself and the important people in your life: significant-other, family, friends, peers, & co-workers. Please visit our website to learn more. We work with children, individuals, couples, and families. Together we'll learn and work toward ways to improve your life and relationships. See a list of providers by clicking on the website tab to the left.
Choose from our counselors. See: www.ffctacoma.com. What's not working? What's painful enough that you'd like some help sorting through it? Family Foundations providers specialize in managing difficult circumstances and developing successful relationships with yourself and the important people in your life: significant-other, family, friends, peers, & co-workers. Please visit our website to learn more. We work with children, individuals, couples, and families. Together we'll learn and work toward ways to improve your life and relationships. See a list of providers by clicking on the website tab to the left.
Jenelle Larson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98406
Waitlist for new clients
I have had the privilege of working within the Marriage and Family Therapy field for the past 17 years. I primarily work with couples and adults, but have extensive background in working children, teens, and families. 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.
I have had the privilege of working within the Marriage and Family Therapy field for the past 17 years. I primarily work with couples and adults, but have extensive background in working children, teens, and families. 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.
The Confidential Associates staff is highly experienced (over 60 years combined experience) and extensively trained. We stay current with the latest research/evidence-based treatments for such patient concerns as: Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Pre-Marriage Counseling, Communication Problems, Chemical Dependency, Anger, Stress, Self-Esteem, LGBT, Work Stress, Bereavement, Trauma, and Child/Adolescent Behavior Problems. To promote positive changes, we utilize a combination of interview, direction, and education to create a sense of trust and respect. This approach has been found to increase efficiency of the counseling process, which saves treatment time and costs.
The Confidential Associates staff is highly experienced (over 60 years combined experience) and extensively trained. We stay current with the latest research/evidence-based treatments for such patient concerns as: Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Pre-Marriage Counseling, Communication Problems, Chemical Dependency, Anger, Stress, Self-Esteem, LGBT, Work Stress, Bereavement, Trauma, and Child/Adolescent Behavior Problems. To promote positive changes, we utilize a combination of interview, direction, and education to create a sense of trust and respect. This approach has been found to increase efficiency of the counseling process, which saves treatment time and costs.
Jamie Weber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98406 (Online Only)
Choosing to invest in yourself, your family, and your community needs and recover an authentic and valued approach to life requires hard work and commitment.
Do you feel like no matter how hard you try, you are stuck in the same patterns of emotions and choices? When my clients start therapy with me they often feel confused, exhausted and have difficulty making changes due to years of living in survival mode due to trauma. Sometimes, they even feel shame about who they are and the choices they are making. When they end therapy with me they feel more clear about their needs, desires and how to get both met. In therapy you can create a future that centers your assets and strengths to build a future that honors your desires and values.
Choosing to invest in yourself, your family, and your community needs and recover an authentic and valued approach to life requires hard work and commitment.
Do you feel like no matter how hard you try, you are stuck in the same patterns of emotions and choices? When my clients start therapy with me they often feel confused, exhausted and have difficulty making changes due to years of living in survival mode due to trauma. Sometimes, they even feel shame about who they are and the choices they are making. When they end therapy with me they feel more clear about their needs, desires and how to get both met. In therapy you can create a future that centers your assets and strengths to build a future that honors your desires and values.
lanae ayers
Counselor, MA, LMHC, EFT, Coach, Gottman
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98406 (Online Only)
Nearly everyone finds themselves in need of help, support and professional guidance at some time in their lives. If this is such a moment for you, take the first step toward getting the help you need by visiting my website. The specific therapeutic approach depends upon issues to be resolved and the needs of each individual, couple or family. In every case, however, my focus is to acknowledge existing strengths, resources and past solutions. Together, we immediately begin to transform negative thoughts, emotions and behaviors to create change
Nearly everyone finds themselves in need of help, support and professional guidance at some time in their lives. If this is such a moment for you, take the first step toward getting the help you need by visiting my website. The specific therapeutic approach depends upon issues to be resolved and the needs of each individual, couple or family. In every case, however, my focus is to acknowledge existing strengths, resources and past solutions. Together, we immediately begin to transform negative thoughts, emotions and behaviors to create change
Annie Hennig
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98406
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you are seeking support for yourself, a family member, or your entire family, I would love to walk alongside you as you grow in confidence and healing.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I enjoy working with a variety of clients seeking guidance and support in managing challenges or transitions in life and within relationships. I work with individuals, couples, parents, and families who are seeking to improve their communication, coping, and ability to find satisfaction and confidence in working through challenges that affect them. My areas of interest include couples, maternal mental health, pregnancy-related issues, parenting, and self esteem.
Whether you are seeking support for yourself, a family member, or your entire family, I would love to walk alongside you as you grow in confidence and healing.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I enjoy working with a variety of clients seeking guidance and support in managing challenges or transitions in life and within relationships. I work with individuals, couples, parents, and families who are seeking to improve their communication, coping, and ability to find satisfaction and confidence in working through challenges that affect them. My areas of interest include couples, maternal mental health, pregnancy-related issues, parenting, and self esteem.
Jennae Phillippe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98406 (Online Only)
I am sex positive, body positive, social-justice-oriented, and have experience working with nontraditional and chosen family structures.
Working through grief may be the hardest and most courageous thing any of us can do. Too many people feel alone, lost in their grief, unsure how to process such changes, or unable to let the loss go. Grief can show up in many different types of loss, and I am committed to helping people navigate complex feelings connected to the loss of relationships, jobs, identity, or loss of religion or spirituality. As a grief-focused therapist, my goal is to help clients understand and work through grief while honoring the past and remembering what or who has been lost. Don’t feel like you must take this journey alone.
I am sex positive, body positive, social-justice-oriented, and have experience working with nontraditional and chosen family structures.
Working through grief may be the hardest and most courageous thing any of us can do. Too many people feel alone, lost in their grief, unsure how to process such changes, or unable to let the loss go. Grief can show up in many different types of loss, and I am committed to helping people navigate complex feelings connected to the loss of relationships, jobs, identity, or loss of religion or spirituality. As a grief-focused therapist, my goal is to help clients understand and work through grief while honoring the past and remembering what or who has been lost. Don’t feel like you must take this journey alone.
I am Adlerian Psychotherapist and Certified Integrative Mental Health Provider who is passionate about helping clients achieve holistic wellness while addressing mental, relational, and somatic issues informed by Polyvagal Theory, Person-Centered Therapy, Family Systems Theory, Social Justice Theory, and Narrative Queer Therapy.
I am a white, neurodivergent, pansexual, cismale, and 3rd generation Italian-North European immigrant living on Puyallup / Steilacoom lands (Fircrest, WA) but born and raised in Očhéthi Šakówiŋ / Wahpekute lands (Minneapolis, MN). I work from a place that acknowledges my own identity and privileges in effort to help clients address their own identity, struggles, and role in systems of oppression. I value activism and allyship including addressing political issues directly in my work, examining my own assumptions and blind spots, and working to always increase my awareness of oppression and systemic issues.
I am Adlerian Psychotherapist and Certified Integrative Mental Health Provider who is passionate about helping clients achieve holistic wellness while addressing mental, relational, and somatic issues informed by Polyvagal Theory, Person-Centered Therapy, Family Systems Theory, Social Justice Theory, and Narrative Queer Therapy.
I am a white, neurodivergent, pansexual, cismale, and 3rd generation Italian-North European immigrant living on Puyallup / Steilacoom lands (Fircrest, WA) but born and raised in Očhéthi Šakówiŋ / Wahpekute lands (Minneapolis, MN). I work from a place that acknowledges my own identity and privileges in effort to help clients address their own identity, struggles, and role in systems of oppression. I value activism and allyship including addressing political issues directly in my work, examining my own assumptions and blind spots, and working to always increase my awareness of oppression and systemic issues.
As humans, we are relational beings. Relationships with friends, family, significant others, and most of all ourselves are what bring meaning to our lives. I am here to help you enhance your relationship with yourself and with others in order to create more joy and fulfillment. Together, we will work through the problems that are manifesting in your life and explore them on a deeper level. I will help you develop skills to manage the aspects of life you cannot control, and I will help you find the courage and motivation to take the reins on the things that you can.
As humans, we are relational beings. Relationships with friends, family, significant others, and most of all ourselves are what bring meaning to our lives. I am here to help you enhance your relationship with yourself and with others in order to create more joy and fulfillment. Together, we will work through the problems that are manifesting in your life and explore them on a deeper level. I will help you develop skills to manage the aspects of life you cannot control, and I will help you find the courage and motivation to take the reins on the things that you can.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.