Family Therapy in 98444

Hello. My name is Joshua Lennox, of Northwest Pastoral Counseling. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor serving South Tacoma, and surrounding areas. I realize that if you are reading this there is most likely something painful, or difficult in your life. Maybe it is: depression, infidelity, anxiety, relationship problems, the loss of someone or something, a struggling child, spiritual issues, infertility, or any of the other many issues we as humans sometimes experience. I'm here to tell you that there is hope. I look forward to meeting with you to assist you with the situations you are currently facing.

Everyone needs support and help, especially during difficult times.It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take steps towards change. I am here to support and empower you. So if you are struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, strained parent-child relationships let's find tools/solutions to have the life you desire. I provide individual and family therapy for those 13 and older. I do not provide couples therapy at this time. Therapy can provide a safe space to be heard, validated, explore solutions, identify new perspectives and tools for continued growth well after therapy is finished.

I take a ‘client-centered’ approach to therapy and believe therapy is a partnership between the client and the therapist. I take the time to build a trusting, mutually-respectful client/therapist relationship. I provide guidance and support for clients to reach their full potential and make their own choices based on what is best for them. I strive to honor God in all that I do, which includes helping his children along life’s journey. I incorporate spiritual themes, tailored to the client’s personal belief system.

If you're searching for a therapist who just sits, nods his head, and asks: "how do you feel about that?" then we would not be a good match. While that question is important, I focus more on listening closely to your stories, engaging in active dialogue with you. Together we form a common relationship to face and overcome your fears and anxieties. I am firmly committed to a collaborative, participatory, and holistic patient/therapist relationship. As partners, we form a trusting bond to explore the problems that interfere with your ability to live a happy and healthy life.

I am a dedicated licensed independent clinical social worker in Washington state with over 26 years of working with clients. My work history includes government agency, drug and alcohol program, incarceration facility, psychiatric hospital, skilled nursing facilities, medical hospital, military behavioral health, and co-occurring inpatient program. My knowledge and abilities are working with infants, children, adolescents, adults, seniors, couples, and families. Therapies I utilize are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Buddhist Psychology, Solution-focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Strengths Perspective.

I am interested in supporting you through transitions, trauma, and life changes that can be difficult to navigate. I utilize a trauma-informed approach that is grounded in social justice, lived experience, and uplifting community. I have primarily worked with youth and also have experience working with LGBTQIA adults and survivors of assault through therapeutic groups and advocacy work. I am committed to supporting those who have been marginalized and believe that healing and justice is necessary for our communities.

Chris Cline, MA, has her Master's in Counseling and received her degrees from Regis University and Colorado Christian University. She has been working with children, teenagers, families, couples and individuals on topics of addictions, depression, sexual abuse, adoption, abandonment, attachment issues, domestic violence, wrestling with your relationship with God, trauma experienced while in the womb, gender identity, post traumatic stress disorder and conversion disorder. She has led groups on anger management, domestic violence, children of divorce, thinking errors, adolescent relationships and the masks we wear.

Remember the saying," Two heads are better than one?" I believe counseling should be collaborative. Both counselor and client bring knowledge and experience to the table. Together we can go over what strategies have not worked and implement new ones. Many life problems are complex, having biological, psychological, and/or social factors, but all are spiritually implicated in some way. My Christ-centered approach emphasizes Biblical renewing of the mind and spiritual growth, in addition to practical, proven strategies to help you overcome. I will support and care for you, strive to restore hope, and walk with you on your journey!

Through hypnotherapy and guided imagery, we can work on anxiety, learn stress management, cure seasonal mood disorder or overcome the COVID blues. Living in a state of fear or anxiousness can alter your DNA and accelerate aging. While in a hypnotic state, your body and mind are in such a deep place of relaxation that your organs and cells have a chance to heal. You will leave your sessions feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

Have you been overwhelmed, anxious or depressed by life issues during the last two years, or maybe even longer? Have you encountered events in your life that have caused crisis and loss of what to do? Are you going through a divorce and unsure how to navigate the process of being a single parent? Are you experiencing challenges in parenting a child with ADD/ADHD? Are you encountering challenges in parenting a teen? Are you experiencing grief/loss due to loss of a relationship or death of a loved one? Are you experiencing chronic health issues that have left you feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed? Are you a first responder?

04/02/2024: Immediate Openings in WA only! It's always been challenging to have a healthy relationship with your parent(s). They make you second-guess yourself, never take accountability, and are extremely invalidating. You're at a point in life where you just feel stuck and not sure what to do. One thing you do know is that you want to have a healthier relationship with them in or out of your life. You want to have peace and be more confident in yourself. You want to lessen your anxiety because it's taking over your life. Maybe you identify as a people pleaser or anxious overachiever.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have extensive experience working with people of all ages, building therapeutic relationships across the board with many groups of people. I have worked with children, adolescents and their families for over 20 years of my career. I have experience in working with individuals dealing with addiction of themselves or their loved ones, domestic violence, grief and loss, aging and transitioning to new stages of life. I am able to provide support around depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, and managing positive life changes as those can also cause changes in your mental health.