Photo of Robyn Crout, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 98499, WA
Robyn Crout
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lakewood, WA 98499
You want to be happy and free, but you keep repeating the same patterns over and over. You can't shake the feeling that you aren't good enough or that you caused the trauma to happen. If these statements describe you, then you might consider EMDR. This psychotherapy can relieve trauma symptoms on a deep, nervous system level and can neutralize the negative beliefs you're holding about yourself. Once you are free of the negative beliefs, EMDR is then used to help you believe something positive about yourself. I have used EMDR with dozens of clients and I love seeing the ways they grow and heal!
You want to be happy and free, but you keep repeating the same patterns over and over. You can't shake the feeling that you aren't good enough or that you caused the trauma to happen. If these statements describe you, then you might consider EMDR. This psychotherapy can relieve trauma symptoms on a deep, nervous system level and can neutralize the negative beliefs you're holding about yourself. Once you are free of the negative beliefs, EMDR is then used to help you believe something positive about yourself. I have used EMDR with dozens of clients and I love seeing the ways they grow and heal!
(253) 338-5343 View (253) 338-5343
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Nicole Camacho
Counselor, MA, CDPT, LMFTA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98499  (Online Only)
I render counseling services that range from group therapy sessions to couples' sessions. You can also see me for family therapy sessions, individual sessions, intakes, and/or psychoeducation courses for a variety of mental health issues. Just to name a few!
I render counseling services that range from group therapy sessions to couples' sessions. You can also see me for family therapy sessions, individual sessions, intakes, and/or psychoeducation courses for a variety of mental health issues. Just to name a few!
(253) 285-1803 View (253) 285-1803
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Allison Michael Greer
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Lakewood, WA 98499  (Online Only)
I have openings for cash clients on a sliding scale! These days have been pretty rough and uncertain. With all the turmoil, layered on top of your own daily stress and worry, finding someone qualified to support you with empathy and compassion can be daunting. To guide you through difficult times, counseling with the right therapist can be a real life saver! It is important to have someone you can feel safe with and who will listen with empathy and provide emotional support allowing you to move forward in life.
I have openings for cash clients on a sliding scale! These days have been pretty rough and uncertain. With all the turmoil, layered on top of your own daily stress and worry, finding someone qualified to support you with empathy and compassion can be daunting. To guide you through difficult times, counseling with the right therapist can be a real life saver! It is important to have someone you can feel safe with and who will listen with empathy and provide emotional support allowing you to move forward in life.
(253) 242-0076 View (253) 242-0076
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Tom Mulhern
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Lakewood, WA 98499
I love to help people grow!  This has been a central theme in the different chapters of my life. I am a seasoned counselor with over 30 years of experience helping individuals, couples, families and churches. I am a Christian counselor with an MA in Biblical Counseling from Grace Theological Seminary, a BS in Mathematics from the US Air Force Academy, studied Family Systems at Texas Woman’s University. I served as a pilot in the US Air Force, I served as a field representative for the Navigators, a worldwide Christian organization. I served as a staff counselor at Dallas Theological Seminary before coming to the NW in 1990.
I love to help people grow!  This has been a central theme in the different chapters of my life. I am a seasoned counselor with over 30 years of experience helping individuals, couples, families and churches. I am a Christian counselor with an MA in Biblical Counseling from Grace Theological Seminary, a BS in Mathematics from the US Air Force Academy, studied Family Systems at Texas Woman’s University. I served as a pilot in the US Air Force, I served as a field representative for the Navigators, a worldwide Christian organization. I served as a staff counselor at Dallas Theological Seminary before coming to the NW in 1990.
(253) 693-4642 View (253) 693-4642
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Dr. John Conteh (Approved Clinical Supervisor)
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, BC-TMH, ACS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, WA 98499  (Online Only)
John Conteh, doing business as Zancteh Integrated Counseling, PLLC is currently accepting new adults and elderly clients for individual telehealth counseling. Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, life transition, career concerns, racial identity, and immigration concerns? Have you been trying to figure out how to get help in a safe and supportive environment? Are you looking for Clinical Supervision for Licensure?
John Conteh, doing business as Zancteh Integrated Counseling, PLLC is currently accepting new adults and elderly clients for individual telehealth counseling. Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, life transition, career concerns, racial identity, and immigration concerns? Have you been trying to figure out how to get help in a safe and supportive environment? Are you looking for Clinical Supervision for Licensure?
(253) 528-7437 View (253) 528-7437
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Richard W. Solitaire
Counselor, MA, MHP, LMHC, CMHS, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, WA 98499
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.
(253) 455-7471 View (253) 455-7471
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Ariel Kofoed
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MHP
Verified Verified
Lakewood, WA 98499  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work with people from all walks of life who are going through challenging times, feeling like there is no light at the end of the tunnel, or hoping to make a significant change in life. If you feel as though you have waited long enough and it's time to improve the quality of your life, I am eager to receive your call and start this process.
I work with people from all walks of life who are going through challenging times, feeling like there is no light at the end of the tunnel, or hoping to make a significant change in life. If you feel as though you have waited long enough and it's time to improve the quality of your life, I am eager to receive your call and start this process.
(253) 321-8300 View (253) 321-8300
Photo of Marilyn Boyle (Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy), Counselor in 98499, WA
Marilyn Boyle (Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy)
Counselor, MA, MTS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Lakewood, WA 98499  (Online Only)
You might be sad, depressed, stressed, anxious, scared, overwhelmed with it all. Maybe your relationship is hurting or you're feeling stuck in your life. Maybe you're dealing with a death loss or life transition. You don't have to go through your current life challenges alone. As a psychotherapist & grief coach for 38+ years, I've helped thousands of people move out of emotional pain and toward happier lives. If you're ready for growth and transformation on your journey toward wholeness, I can help. If you're curious and want to try something new, I can provide ketamine sessions to gently catalyze your process.
You might be sad, depressed, stressed, anxious, scared, overwhelmed with it all. Maybe your relationship is hurting or you're feeling stuck in your life. Maybe you're dealing with a death loss or life transition. You don't have to go through your current life challenges alone. As a psychotherapist & grief coach for 38+ years, I've helped thousands of people move out of emotional pain and toward happier lives. If you're ready for growth and transformation on your journey toward wholeness, I can help. If you're curious and want to try something new, I can provide ketamine sessions to gently catalyze your process.
(253) 656-0657 View (253) 656-0657
Photo of Kimberly Meade, Marriage & Family Therapist in 98499, WA
Kimberly Meade
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lakewood, WA 98499
I love listening to people's stories. I have been a therapist for almost 20 years and am drawn to the thoughts, feelings and experiences that become our personal journey. I work with children, teens and adults. I am married and have 4 children. You can trust that I understand the excruciating joy of navigating life with many different personalities. I have worked as a therapist in homes and offices, taught parent trainings in groups and to individuals, consulted with teachers and families in local school districts, and worked at a local hospital.
I love listening to people's stories. I have been a therapist for almost 20 years and am drawn to the thoughts, feelings and experiences that become our personal journey. I work with children, teens and adults. I am married and have 4 children. You can trust that I understand the excruciating joy of navigating life with many different personalities. I have worked as a therapist in homes and offices, taught parent trainings in groups and to individuals, consulted with teachers and families in local school districts, and worked at a local hospital.
(253) 248-7271 View (253) 248-7271
Photo of Sharon Lee, Marriage & Family Therapist in 98499, WA
Sharon Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CMHS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lakewood, WA 98499  (Online Only)
Do you feel like you've tried everything and you're ready for a change? If you've been feeling stressed, overwhelmed and exhausted lately, you've come to the right place. I use family systems techniques to enable you to access your strengths and achieve relief. Together we will create a plan to get your life back on track. Relationships are complicated and you deserve a specialist to help you navigate life's challenges.
Do you feel like you've tried everything and you're ready for a change? If you've been feeling stressed, overwhelmed and exhausted lately, you've come to the right place. I use family systems techniques to enable you to access your strengths and achieve relief. Together we will create a plan to get your life back on track. Relationships are complicated and you deserve a specialist to help you navigate life's challenges.
(253) 264-0894 View (253) 264-0894
Shawna Surface
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98499
Accepting new patients. Shawna is attending Grand Canyon Arizona University where she will obtain her masters in Counseling. She is taking courses to work with children and families. She enjoys working with the family system and is personable and easy to talk to. She has lots of experience ranging from care giver to case worker in the field of counseling and is a great asset to our group practice.
Accepting new patients. Shawna is attending Grand Canyon Arizona University where she will obtain her masters in Counseling. She is taking courses to work with children and families. She enjoys working with the family system and is personable and easy to talk to. She has lots of experience ranging from care giver to case worker in the field of counseling and is a great asset to our group practice.
(253) 465-2685 View (253) 465-2685
Photo of Leana West, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate in 98499, WA
Leana West
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, WA 98499
Not accepting new clients
Therapeutic modalities vary based on the needs of the client; however, components of emotion, & solution focused models with a bit of narrative work are often utilized.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about getting to the heart of the challenge(s) my clients face. I desire to work with my clients in discovering who they are by working through the issue(s) they face and achieve their desired goal(s). I believe wholeheartedly in finding the beauty within that makes one uniquely who they are. There is no absolute way to achieve that, however; my role is to offer a judgment free safe space for my clients that allows for transparency in all aspects of their life to allow for hope to eliminate the feelings of being stuck and overwhelmed. I work with individuals, couples, and families
Therapeutic modalities vary based on the needs of the client; however, components of emotion, & solution focused models with a bit of narrative work are often utilized.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about getting to the heart of the challenge(s) my clients face. I desire to work with my clients in discovering who they are by working through the issue(s) they face and achieve their desired goal(s). I believe wholeheartedly in finding the beauty within that makes one uniquely who they are. There is no absolute way to achieve that, however; my role is to offer a judgment free safe space for my clients that allows for transparency in all aspects of their life to allow for hope to eliminate the feelings of being stuck and overwhelmed. I work with individuals, couples, and families
(253) 544-4418 View (253) 544-4418
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Right Now! Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Lakewood, WA 98499  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Do you feel out of control? Are you searching for answers? Ever wonder why every day seems hard to get through? Overwhelmed by the smallest things? Wonder why you haven't accomplished what you know you can? I will work with you to create new ways of handling challenges in your daily life. My training, compassion, life experience, and insight offer you a unique opportunity to get started right now on realizing your full potential. PLEASE TEXT to schedule your appointment.
Do you feel out of control? Are you searching for answers? Ever wonder why every day seems hard to get through? Overwhelmed by the smallest things? Wonder why you haven't accomplished what you know you can? I will work with you to create new ways of handling challenges in your daily life. My training, compassion, life experience, and insight offer you a unique opportunity to get started right now on realizing your full potential. PLEASE TEXT to schedule your appointment.
(253) 248-7707 View (253) 248-7707

Narrative Therapists

Is narrative therapy evidence-based?

Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.

How long does narrative therapy last?

Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.

Does narrative therapy work?

Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.

What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?

Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.