Therapists in Puyallup, WA

"Pain is important: how we evade it, how we succumb to it, how we deal with it, how we transcend it" - Audre Lorde. I hope to build healing relationships with people who would like to create more connection, ease and freedom in their lives. I work relationally and through the body by building self awareness, and doing standing and seated embodiment practices.

Life can be hard; therapy can help you remove roadblocks & work toward a happier you. Many people have answers to their challenges within them but are blocked by overwhelm & self-doubt. For many, our childhood wasn't perfect. Examining that foundation, deciding what parts of it you want to continue carrying, and what parts you want to let go of can help you toward a calmer and happier life. If you're feeling stressed out or stuck, let's find out what's at the root of those emotions so you can get to a happier & healthier life.

Andrea is experienced working with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples, groups, and families who are navigating: adjustment issues, low self-esteem, family relationships, compassion fatigue, work stressors, relationship conflicts, trauma (sexual, physical, and emotional), suicidal thoughts, grief and loss, substance use stressors, medical diagnoses/health concerns impacting mental health & well-being, and feeling anxious/down/unsure of how you are feeling. As a clinical social worker, she has 13 years of experience in community mental health, primary care settings, teletherapy, and management clinical social worker.

My name is Lizzie Stryker, a LMHCA and a nationally accredited Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. Through my combined experiences of counseling and therapy work I offer support through various challenges and periods of change including grief, depression, anxiety, work stress, burnout, various trauma, struggling with self worth, feelings of hopelessness, difficulty with interpersonal relationships/skills, and during times of uncertainty. I have professional experience working with neurodiverse children and adults, the LGBTQIA+ community, adolescents struggling with self harm, SI, depression, anxiety, injured workers, and BIPOC.

Accepting New Patients In Person and Telehealth offering evening and weekend sessions to meet the needs of working professional. Roger is enthusiastic about implementing creative techniques to help clients achieve their goals, make meaning, improve their relationships, find empowerment, and engage in self-understanding and discovery. Roger’s theoretical approach to clients is person-centered and humanistic, paired with eclectic interventions including dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relational-cultural therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, and existential techniques.

Do you find yourself reaching for substances to help manage depression, anxiety, PTSD? Whether you have recently developed an unhealthy relationship with alcohol or have been coping with recovery issues for a while, I can help you explore new and effective coping tools. Together we can design the path to living your best life.

Jitani is a Marriage and Family Therapist. She graduated from Belmont Abbey College, where she received a bachelor’s degree in applied psychology, and went on to obtain a graduate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University. Her philosophy is built on the notion that everything is connected to everything and that it is essential to explore how one’s family, co-workers, and friends, impact an individual’s mental health and vice versa.

Accepting New Patients In Person and Telehealth children, teens, and couples. She received their master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at Northwestern University in June of 2023. Annie's past clinical experience includes working with a variety of clients at a community mental health agency dedicated to reaching underserved populations. Prior to becoming a licensed mental health counselor associate.Annie worked as a board-certified music therapist at a state psychiatric hospital for six years. Annie utilized a variety of expressive arts and therapeutic activities in both individual and group therapy settings.

I work with children, families, individual adults, and teens, prioritizing connection over compliance. I have experience and special interest in healthcare provider burnout, family and parenting support, depression, anxiety, and neurodivergent affirming care. I believe we all have the capacity for hope and growth and all do well when we can. Family support often focuses on strengthening coping and communication skills, allowing us to work together from a place of safety. work to be culturally and LGBTQ+ affirming, anti-ableist and anti-racist.

Accepting New Patients via telehealth/telemedicince. Seeing children, adults, and families. Those in my practice also can see couples. Melissa Lowe received her Masters in Social Work from Boise State in Idaho and holds an Associate License for Clinical Social Work. As a social worker, Melissa has over 15 years of experience working with children and families. She started out as a nanny before working crisis work in the school, assisting in the prisons, helping families, and at our local hospitals.

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.

Sometimes in life we find ourselves dealing with issues we never imagined would happen. We struggle in relationships or we struggle at work. Sometimes we don't know why we're feeling the way we are- and that's ok too. Throughout life we face a variety of struggles psychotherapy helps you know you're not alone. My goal is to help you find hope, your direction to authenticity and healing beyond the struggles you're holding.

My approach is based in relational connection and authenticity. I believe that each client is unique, so I am creative and individualized in my work to prioritize your safety, insight, and overall growth. I firmly believe that pursuing therapy does not mean something is “broken”; instead, therapy is an opportunity to seek clarity, support, and a space to put the things that you no longer wish to hold on your own. If you are seeking empowerment, investing in your ability to self-advocate, and motivated to explore the origin of unhealthy patterns and experiences, I may be a good fit for you.

My focus has been on supporting clients experiencing depression, anxiety, domestic violence, and complex trauma. I believe that the therapeutic process looks different for each individual, and I believe in finding a unique, individualized approach for each client. I specialize in working with women, adolescents, children, and those in the queer community. I have a specialized background in art and play therapy.

Hello! My name is Amber Nelson. I have a passion for walking alongside my clients journeys and fostering a safe space to work through life's challenges. I aim to create an environment where individuals can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences, without judgment, to work towards personal growth and well being.

As we venture through life, sometimes we find that the expectations we set for ourselves, our partners, and the future are constantly changing. My hope is to ease you through life’s transitions while enriching the relationships you have. I believe therapy should be a safe, non-judgmental, and nurturing place to put down the weights and ease into meaningful conversations. I enjoy working together with clients to identify their strengths, explore ways to reconnect with themselves and others to move forward in ways that feel genuine.

Life is hard; no one said it would be easy. Nothing that has value comes easily. It seems the things that can bring us lasting joy are the things we have to work to achieve. We are all unique in history. Where we come from, which family, which culture, impacted who we are and who we will or have become. Yet, all of us are the same in that we need human interaction. We come into this world seeking others, touch, interaction. We are neither meant to be or have to be completely alone. *(I am an approved WA State Supervisor and am currently taking on LMHCA supervisees).

Counseling is a brave and wonderful step and finding a positive therapeutic relationship without judgement is necessary for change and growth. Our counselors believe in a client centered, strength-based approach. They have training and experience in several modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, solutions focused treatment and are experienced in the emotional, physical, and spiritual impacts of trauma.

I have worked with families in need since 1996. These families have been in crisis for many reasons some of which have been:unexpected loss, job loss, domestic violence, homelessness, sexual and physical abuse. I have experience working with people dealing with trauma, suicide,betrayal, depression/anxiety, perinatal & postpartum depression, loss and grief. I work with adolescents and adults who have ADHD to help bring organization and peace to individuals and families that have been living in chaos.