Family Systems Therapists in 98023
Therapy sessions with NIO Counseling are a non-judgmental environment and the client is not just another client. The individual or family blazes the trail and we are in the accompanying seat in reaching the goal of therapy, through clinical guidance that encourages all to thrive during and after therapy sessions. There is a focus on family systems theory and the unit's complex interaction as the basis for treatment. Anxiety, stress, fear, isolation, being overwhelmed, being out of control in everyday circumstances, and the feeling of loss or the unknown can be unbundled for a more productive and fulfilling living. Hope is here!
Therapy sessions with NIO Counseling are a non-judgmental environment and the client is not just another client. The individual or family blazes the trail and we are in the accompanying seat in reaching the goal of therapy, through clinical guidance that encourages all to thrive during and after therapy sessions. There is a focus on family systems theory and the unit's complex interaction as the basis for treatment. Anxiety, stress, fear, isolation, being overwhelmed, being out of control in everyday circumstances, and the feeling of loss or the unknown can be unbundled for a more productive and fulfilling living. Hope is here!
Tiffany Alexis Leal
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98023 (Online Only)
My desire is to collaborate with clients on navigating their journey through life, relationships, and with themselves. I work with all identities and partnerships and affirm LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and all marginalized communities. I work with individuals, couples, and families including children, adolescents, and young adults, who are experiencing a variety of stressors and mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, stress, relational conflict, and life transitions.
My desire is to collaborate with clients on navigating their journey through life, relationships, and with themselves. I work with all identities and partnerships and affirm LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and all marginalized communities. I work with individuals, couples, and families including children, adolescents, and young adults, who are experiencing a variety of stressors and mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, stress, relational conflict, and life transitions.
Bonnie St George
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Federal Way, WA 98023 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! My name is Bonnie St George-Ayotte, Licensed Mental Health Counselor 60996772 in the state of Washington. I specialize in trauma-informed, person-centered care for those struggling with anxiety, depression, and other performance impairments, and PSTD. Clients come to me from a variety of backgrounds and strengths. I love to hear people's stories and have a geeky sense of humor.
Hello and welcome! My name is Bonnie St George-Ayotte, Licensed Mental Health Counselor 60996772 in the state of Washington. I specialize in trauma-informed, person-centered care for those struggling with anxiety, depression, and other performance impairments, and PSTD. Clients come to me from a variety of backgrounds and strengths. I love to hear people's stories and have a geeky sense of humor.
Elisabeth Esmiol Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98023 (Online Only)
Do you want to improve communication and understanding, work through past hurts such as infidelity, rebuild trust or increase intimacy? I am committed to helping people connect, heal and build mutually respectful, loving relationships. I work from a relational-experiential perspective which gives each person room to voice their desires and needs while learning to engage in new patterns and ways of being together. I enjoy working with people in any stage of relationship and I am committed to working together to help you reach your goals.
Do you want to improve communication and understanding, work through past hurts such as infidelity, rebuild trust or increase intimacy? I am committed to helping people connect, heal and build mutually respectful, loving relationships. I work from a relational-experiential perspective which gives each person room to voice their desires and needs while learning to engage in new patterns and ways of being together. I enjoy working with people in any stage of relationship and I am committed to working together to help you reach your goals.
Twin Lakes Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98023
Twin Lakes Counseling provides individual, couple, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in the South Sound community. We are a group of marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors who offer quality, affordable mental health services for a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, pre- and post-natal work, and relationship conflict. We have clinicians trained in play therapy, the Gottman method, TF-CBT, psychodynamic work, and more. Located in Federal Way with easy access to Northeast Tacoma, our neighborhood counseling center makes finding the help you need simple and accessible.
Twin Lakes Counseling provides individual, couple, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in the South Sound community. We are a group of marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors who offer quality, affordable mental health services for a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, pre- and post-natal work, and relationship conflict. We have clinicians trained in play therapy, the Gottman method, TF-CBT, psychodynamic work, and more. Located in Federal Way with easy access to Northeast Tacoma, our neighborhood counseling center makes finding the help you need simple and accessible.
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.
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.
Julia Wakeham
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98023
I see individuals of all ages, families, and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, relational struggles, life transitions, and more. I am also passionate about working with people recovering from trauma, living with neurodivergence, and those working through spiritual or existential questions or deconstructing some other areas of their life. I am skilled at discerning the spiritual and emotional needs of her clients and tailoring the therapy I provide for each client.
I see individuals of all ages, families, and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, relational struggles, life transitions, and more. I am also passionate about working with people recovering from trauma, living with neurodivergence, and those working through spiritual or existential questions or deconstructing some other areas of their life. I am skilled at discerning the spiritual and emotional needs of her clients and tailoring the therapy I provide for each client.
Larisa Wendfeldt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MHP
Verified Verified
Federal Way, WA 98023 (Online Only)
**I have a few times available this summer. Please inquire to see if those times may work for you!** Are you feeling 'stuck,' disconnected, or having troubles with stressors in your life? When we're feeling disconnected to those around us it challenges the way we think about ourselves and our world. I invite you, your children, or your whole family to come and reconnect with yourself and/or those around you. Together we can create a peaceful, judgment-free space to explore your thoughts and experiences at your own pace and in your own way.
**I have a few times available this summer. Please inquire to see if those times may work for you!** Are you feeling 'stuck,' disconnected, or having troubles with stressors in your life? When we're feeling disconnected to those around us it challenges the way we think about ourselves and our world. I invite you, your children, or your whole family to come and reconnect with yourself and/or those around you. Together we can create a peaceful, judgment-free space to explore your thoughts and experiences at your own pace and in your own way.
Danielle Scarsella-Gonia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98023
Waitlist for new clients
I offer direct and attuned therapy. I support clients in rebuilding (or establishing for the first time) trust within themselves, identifying (or reaffirming) their guiding values, and translating their hopes into action. My work focuses on Perinatal Issues (including Postpartum Depression and Anxiety), the treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating, and Adult ADHD. I value your time, energy, and resources and therefore position therapy to be solution focused. Starting therapy isn't easy, and you are brave. Reach out when you're ready.
I offer direct and attuned therapy. I support clients in rebuilding (or establishing for the first time) trust within themselves, identifying (or reaffirming) their guiding values, and translating their hopes into action. My work focuses on Perinatal Issues (including Postpartum Depression and Anxiety), the treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating, and Adult ADHD. I value your time, energy, and resources and therefore position therapy to be solution focused. Starting therapy isn't easy, and you are brave. Reach out when you're ready.
Intentional Wholeness and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, MDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98023
Do you struggle with grief over the loss of a loved one, that affects your day to day life, work, or ability to function? Do you feel down, lost, or numb just trying to get through the day? Or do you struggle with your reactions to people you care about or work with, affecting your home or work relationships? Do you feel that your past experiences are impacting how you show up for yourself or loved ones? Or, are you and your partner struggling through trust and communication, and wanting to find hope together again? Not addressing your grief, trauma, or relationship can lead to the situation worsening. There is hope!
Do you struggle with grief over the loss of a loved one, that affects your day to day life, work, or ability to function? Do you feel down, lost, or numb just trying to get through the day? Or do you struggle with your reactions to people you care about or work with, affecting your home or work relationships? Do you feel that your past experiences are impacting how you show up for yourself or loved ones? Or, are you and your partner struggling through trust and communication, and wanting to find hope together again? Not addressing your grief, trauma, or relationship can lead to the situation worsening. There is hope!
Spencer Fox
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Federal Way, WA 98023 (Online Only)
Hello there and thank you for reaching out! I love working with individuals, couples, and families to help repair and grow their lives and relationships. I work with variety of issues, but specialize in working with depression, anxiety, infertility, life changes, and navigating problematic relationships in your life. Whether you need to manage a stage of life or process existential dread about the state of the world, therapy provides a great and incredibly rewarding experience. As such, I am honored to work with people every day improving their lives. (Licensed in both TX and WA / evening appointments available).
Hello there and thank you for reaching out! I love working with individuals, couples, and families to help repair and grow their lives and relationships. I work with variety of issues, but specialize in working with depression, anxiety, infertility, life changes, and navigating problematic relationships in your life. Whether you need to manage a stage of life or process existential dread about the state of the world, therapy provides a great and incredibly rewarding experience. As such, I am honored to work with people every day improving their lives. (Licensed in both TX and WA / evening appointments available).
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98023 (Online Only)
Do you ever feel stuck, lost, or unsure of what to do next? But have this overall feeling that something needs to change? Maybe your anxiety feels so heavy with fear of the what-ifs. Maybe you think I could take the next step or do the scary thing if I was just more confident. Maybe you’re facing difficulties in your relationship with yourself, a partner, family, or friends and are not sure how to make it better. If you've ever had similar thoughts, I would love to help you - work through your anxiety, build and grow your self-esteem and confidence, and/or heal your relationship with yourself or others!
Do you ever feel stuck, lost, or unsure of what to do next? But have this overall feeling that something needs to change? Maybe your anxiety feels so heavy with fear of the what-ifs. Maybe you think I could take the next step or do the scary thing if I was just more confident. Maybe you’re facing difficulties in your relationship with yourself, a partner, family, or friends and are not sure how to make it better. If you've ever had similar thoughts, I would love to help you - work through your anxiety, build and grow your self-esteem and confidence, and/or heal your relationship with yourself or others!
Kimberly Reid
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98023
When we allow ourselves to be transformed by our life’s experiences, they have valuable lessons to teach us; nothing is wasted. By leaning into our challenges, we can emerge more resilient, compassionate, and able to live a life of gratitude for all that shaped us into who we are. I take a non-judgmental holistic view honoring each person’s unique mind, body, relational, & spiritual identities. I have a sense of cultural humility and a deep appreciation for diversity. I empathetically collaborate with my clients throughout their journey, meeting them in their unique circumstances. I value authenticity, acceptance, & social justice.
When we allow ourselves to be transformed by our life’s experiences, they have valuable lessons to teach us; nothing is wasted. By leaning into our challenges, we can emerge more resilient, compassionate, and able to live a life of gratitude for all that shaped us into who we are. I take a non-judgmental holistic view honoring each person’s unique mind, body, relational, & spiritual identities. I have a sense of cultural humility and a deep appreciation for diversity. I empathetically collaborate with my clients throughout their journey, meeting them in their unique circumstances. I value authenticity, acceptance, & social justice.
Edmond Dennis IV
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MSP, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98023
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience providing therapy to individuals, families, couples, and groups; including outpatient mental health counseling (in-person and telehealth), community outreach, case management, and collaborating with clients other health care providers to best serve them
I have experience providing therapy to individuals, families, couples, and groups; including outpatient mental health counseling (in-person and telehealth), community outreach, case management, and collaborating with clients other health care providers to best serve them
Dia Lynn Smith
Counselor, BS, CC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98023 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with tunnel vision? Do you battle Anxiety, Depression, or hopelessness? Do you wonder if counseling will work for you? What’s the point? Leaning towards personal growth and development can take a major leap of faith especially if every day, every moment can be difficult. Life is more than meaningless repetition. Do you want to learn how to incorporate mindfulness and coping skills to decrease your symptoms? Do you desire change in your life? Give me a call, I offer a free 30-min consultation. *Available Evenings & Weekends
Do you struggle with tunnel vision? Do you battle Anxiety, Depression, or hopelessness? Do you wonder if counseling will work for you? What’s the point? Leaning towards personal growth and development can take a major leap of faith especially if every day, every moment can be difficult. Life is more than meaningless repetition. Do you want to learn how to incorporate mindfulness and coping skills to decrease your symptoms? Do you desire change in your life? Give me a call, I offer a free 30-min consultation. *Available Evenings & Weekends
Marisa Hendron
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98023
I work best with people who feel their world crumbling in some way. Whether you're pushed beyond your breaking point by life stressors, managing difficult life transitions, or want support transforming a precious but challenging relationship into a more satisfying state, I look forward to walking that path with you. As painful, varied, and disorienting as mental health symptoms can be, I deeply trust that they are rooted in a need for support and change. I trust my clients are striving for meaningful, satisfying lives and relationships and work to bring those goals into fruition regardless of our starting point.
I work best with people who feel their world crumbling in some way. Whether you're pushed beyond your breaking point by life stressors, managing difficult life transitions, or want support transforming a precious but challenging relationship into a more satisfying state, I look forward to walking that path with you. As painful, varied, and disorienting as mental health symptoms can be, I deeply trust that they are rooted in a need for support and change. I trust my clients are striving for meaningful, satisfying lives and relationships and work to bring those goals into fruition regardless of our starting point.
Alan R Barclay
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP2
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98023 (Online Only)
Looking for a couples counseling? It's likely that you're struggling with many things in your relationship. It started well but you now have difficulty talking about things that mean a lot to you. It can be frustrating because you're both yearning to feeling closer and want to figure it out. Both of you have worked on being good people, but something about where you are now requires new skills, a new step beyond. Couples counseling can help you develop those skills and take that step beyond. Let's work together.
Looking for a couples counseling? It's likely that you're struggling with many things in your relationship. It started well but you now have difficulty talking about things that mean a lot to you. It can be frustrating because you're both yearning to feeling closer and want to figure it out. Both of you have worked on being good people, but something about where you are now requires new skills, a new step beyond. Couples counseling can help you develop those skills and take that step beyond. Let's work together.
Don't settle with letting another year go by thinking/wishing there is more to life, love & relationships. This is YOUR year to increase your knowledge and skills as we practice in session how to grow towards your desired goals, meet your/each other's needs more effectively & add meaningfulness to your life & significant relationships! Therapy with a "good-fit" therapist can make a life-enhancing difference! Together, we'll explore creative, personally tailored solutions to what currently distresses you: at home, at work, relational strain, family of-origin challenges and even the possible stress related to current news and events.
Don't settle with letting another year go by thinking/wishing there is more to life, love & relationships. This is YOUR year to increase your knowledge and skills as we practice in session how to grow towards your desired goals, meet your/each other's needs more effectively & add meaningfulness to your life & significant relationships! Therapy with a "good-fit" therapist can make a life-enhancing difference! Together, we'll explore creative, personally tailored solutions to what currently distresses you: at home, at work, relational strain, family of-origin challenges and even the possible stress related to current news and events.
Richard W. Solitaire
Counselor, MA, MHP, LMHC, CMHS, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98023 (Online Only)
As an African-American male providing therapy since 2007, I bring a multicultural perspective that has enabled me to work effectively with a wide range of clients. I'm a licensed mental health therapist who mainly works from a Cognitive Behavioral and Humanistic Therapeutic approach to help address many issues in counseling. My belief is that people and families experience different problems and need help to navigate through them by addressing their thoughts, feelings, behaviors and relationships with others. Washington State Approved LICENSED CLINICAL SUPERVISOR.
As an African-American male providing therapy since 2007, I bring a multicultural perspective that has enabled me to work effectively with a wide range of clients. I'm a licensed mental health therapist who mainly works from a Cognitive Behavioral and Humanistic Therapeutic approach to help address many issues in counseling. My belief is that people and families experience different problems and need help to navigate through them by addressing their thoughts, feelings, behaviors and relationships with others. Washington State Approved LICENSED CLINICAL SUPERVISOR.
Moore Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Federal Way, WA 98023
Greg is currently accepting new clients, for in person sessions only. He works with men on life transitions, anxiety and depression, relationship challenges, work issues and spiritual questions. He also works with couples, using Prepare/Enrich as an assessment tool and a broad assortment of therapeutic techniques. Greg serves as Chaplain to the Washington State Patrol. He has specialized training in the issues faced by first responders and veterans. He offers compassion, safety, and respect to his clients. Clients for whom spiritual faith is important will find him able and happy to integrate that into their work together.
Greg is currently accepting new clients, for in person sessions only. He works with men on life transitions, anxiety and depression, relationship challenges, work issues and spiritual questions. He also works with couples, using Prepare/Enrich as an assessment tool and a broad assortment of therapeutic techniques. Greg serves as Chaplain to the Washington State Patrol. He has specialized training in the issues faced by first responders and veterans. He offers compassion, safety, and respect to his clients. Clients for whom spiritual faith is important will find him able and happy to integrate that into their work together.
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Family Systems Therapists
Family Systems therapists view problems within the family as the result not of particular members' behaviors, but of the family's group dynamic. The family is seen as a complex system having its own language, roles, rules, beliefs, needs and patterns. The therapist helps each individual member understand how their childhood family operated, their role in that system, and how that experience has shaped their role in the current family.