Laura M Akhavan, MA, CDP, LMHC, LLC
Counselor, MA, CDP, LMHC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Lacey, WA 98516
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We have the inner wisdom needed to reach our highest potential. I work with the whole person, body, mind, spirit, in the context of individual experience, family, and community. Clients may withdraw or use substances as a response to trauma, experiencing addiction, depression or anxiety, as a coping mechanism. Clients are the experts of their own experience, and I facilitate the process of change to meet their needs more effectively. Through collaborative work with varied theoretical approaches, I meet clients where they are, develop goals and work through the process of small steps to make changes that shift the outcomes.
I work with adults, in individual, couples or family work. I specialize in areas of substance use and trauma. My areas of interest include PTSD, codependency, domestic abuse and relationship issues, stress and anxiety disorders, depression and grief, sleep disorders, spirituality, and life transitions.
I use mainly evidence-based therapies, with a focus on CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy), Motivational Interviewing, CBT, family systems and communication tools. I also work with hypnotherapy, archetypal and dreamwork as modalities to access subconscious information. I work in the Gottman method of couples counseling.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $140
- Couple Sessions $140
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Asuris Northwest Health
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- First Choice Health | FCH
- LifeWise
- Premera Blue Cross
- Regence
Laura M Akhavan, MA, CDP, LMHC, LLC
Counselor, MA, CDP, LMHC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (360) 347-2578
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LH60827821 Laura M Akhavan
- In Practice for 15 years
- Attended St Martin's University, Graduated 2010
- License: WA DOH CP60215398 / 2025
Counselor: Laura M Akhavan
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Laura M Akhavan, MA, CDP, LMHC, LLC
Counselor, MA, CDP, LMHC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (360) 347-2578
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Addiction
- Trauma and PTSD
- Codependency
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Chronic Relapse
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Domestic Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
Laura M Akhavan, MA, CDP, LMHC, LLC
Counselor, MA, CDP, LMHC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (360) 347-2578
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Strength-Based
Laura M Akhavan, MA, CDP, LMHC, LLC
Counselor, MA, CDP, LMHC
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Location
Nearby Areas
Laura M Akhavan, MA, CDP, LMHC, LLC
Counselor, MA, CDP, LMHC
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