John Carlsen
Counselor, MA, NCC, LMHC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
11 Endorsed
5620 112th st. e., Suite 215, Puyallup, WA 98373
Let's Connect (253) 446-7176

You're someone who is looking to find just the right fit in a counselor. Maybe you are experiencing grief, or having difficulty adjusting to life changes. Perhaps you have a general sense of dissatisfaction with life, or have specific things you want to work through. Or, maybe you're feeling trapped by anxiety, or past trauma, and you want to feel a sense of hope; to be seen, heard, and understood. There is no "one-size-fits-all" approach to therapy, and the things you may want to work on are important and unique.
Counseling is not just about symptom reduction, or "fixing" something that is broken. Rather, it's about finding healing through relationship. During your work with me, you'll learn to be more mindful and flexible as you navigate your own life with compassion and acceptance.
I look forward to hearing from you, and am happy to answer any questions you may have. This could be an important step in prioritizing your well-being, and I would be honored to walk with you on this journey. Feel free to contact me, and we can explore if I might be a good fit for you and your needs.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email John Carlsen now - (253) 446-7176
Let's Connect (253) 446-7176

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $170
- Couple Sessions $190
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- First Choice Health | FCH
- Healthcare Management Administrators
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- Kaiser Permanente (in network)
- Premera Blue Cross
- Regence
- Uniform | UMP
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LH61161949 John Carlsen
- In Practice for 5 years
- Attended Western Seminary, Graduated 2019
Education and Years In Practice
John Carlsen
Counselor, MA, NCC, LMHC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (253) 446-7176
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Grief
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Domestic Abuse
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
John Carlsen
Counselor, MA, NCC, LMHC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (253) 446-7176
11 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Existential
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
John Carlsen
Counselor, MA, NCC, LMHC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (253) 446-7176