Therapists in Gig Harbor, WA

We all need compassionate connection to grow and heal, and that is especially important in therapy. I provide a connection that is warm, yet intellectual, making sure to challenge your mind and heart for growth, support, and ultimately deeper relationships. I'm a good match for recovering perfectionists, women with ADHD/autism, anxiety concerns, depression, and those wanting support around chronic health conditions.

My therapy practice is client centered, so I place full attention on precisely what you hope for , what you dream of, and what gets in the way. I tailor our work to achieve meaningful change that will endure, regardless of outer circumstances.I combine Zen awareness training and cutting edge modalities that are innovative yet accessible and invite the inner courage of my clients.I recognize and honor the native wisdom of clients regarding their own lives. Clients report they experience the beginnings of change almost immediately. Over half of my clients work with me via Skype video conferencing.

As a psychologist, I seek to provide guidance in identifying strategies and solutions for tapping into your inner strengths and capacity for positive change. I have found that a positive therapeutic relationship serves an important role in accessing the resilience, insight, and courage needed to make important lifestyle changes that allow individuals and families to live happier, healthier, and more balanced lives. I approach the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative process where positive change occurs when we work together to identify strategies that will allow you to adaptively manage and overcome difficult life challenges. I strive to create a safe place by providing unconditional support.

Monday at 4:00pm available in person or online- Thursday at 3:00 in person or online ———-I’ve found that therapy is most powerful when there is a combination of traditional western methodology and eastern philosophy practices. Together, we’ll discuss who you are. I’ll form questions that provide insight into your systems, and patterns. We’ll discuss family of origin. Time and time again. We’ll talk about diet; we’ll talk about love. We’ll discuss death. Together we’ll uncover aspects of your human experience and award you the opportunity to look further inward.

Is your partnership suffering? Do you feel like your losing connection to the person you once fell in love with? Couples counseling can help you teach communication skills that move couples towards understanding and away from demon dialogues. The truth is your relationships matter and the problems are complex. We can work together to help discover the softer emotions that run the show. Let's focus on how to bring down barriers and open up windows. Don't let the past trauma keep you from living in your present. Now offering Telehealth options.

As a counselor and wellness coach, I recognize that you are the expert of your own life and walk beside you to find answers and insight. I offer the following specialties: spiritual and cultural exploration, trauma healing, emotion regulation, career counseling, gender and sex identity exploration, stress and anxiety reduction, and mindfulness meditation, death planning and acceptance (among others!). I’m proud to work with clients from all cultural backgrounds, religions, and am LGBTQ-allied.

My clinical experiences have involved working with adults and adolescents impacted by mental health disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. Within these age ranges, I have worked with the following populations: veterans, military, military families, civilians, neurodivergent, minority, unsheltered and unhoused, and LGBTQIA2S+. I am also a sex-positive, kink- and poly- friendly therapist.

As human beings, we frequently subject ourselves to harsh self-judgment. While self-criticism has its merits on occasion, it often engenders emotional turmoil. Research into self-compassion has unveiled its extraordinary ability to diminish anxiety, depression, and stress while elevating motivation, confidence, and overall performance. Yet, the practical application of self-compassion is often more challenging than mere words suggest.

Are you caught between the chaos of ADHD and life demands? Is your journey filled with distractions, setbacks, and surprises? You may be fed up with struggling to focus, experiencing mood swings that disrupt your day, or feeling overwhelmed by disorganized thoughts and tasks. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You're ready to regain clarity and stability. You're ready to tackle challenges with confidence and efficiency. Most of all, you're ready to reclaim control of your life and embrace a future where ADHD no longer holds you back.

Welcome to counseling; to be helpful lets regain access to inner wisdom for self advocacy through review of your strength base building practices by use of expressive arts therapy (life has been your stage), explore dreams (Adlerian therapies), explore play& traumas to connect with your inner child/teen or find your inner parent, track sensations with the mind, body and spirit for grounding purposes in our sessions. Welcome and thank you for adding me to your search!

My calling is to help women and teenage girls (15+) who are facing challenges with anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, and trauma, leading towards more fulfilling lives. Do you find yourself constantly worried and seeking validation from others to feel okay about yourself? Perhaps you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and unsure about what steps to take next. If this resonates with you, and you're ready to address this concern, I'm here to support you. In our session, we'll work together to help you feel more calm, confident, and experience greater self love.

I offer compassion-based therapy which focuses on what's right and good in you. I team with clients to create a mutual, shared space of compassion, caring and healing. In this space, problems are explored together, losses and hurts are held together. Where there is trauma, it is transformed through body-based somatic therapy and EMDR. I bring a wide array of therapeutic techniques, from ancient wisdom traditions to cutting edge neurobiology, to support your healing and provide practical skills for reaching your goals. Whatever difficulties you face - healing is the rule, not the exception. Private Pay; $160 (some sliding scale)

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the State of Washington (LW61263458). I hold my Bachelor’s in Social Welfare and my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Washington. I was born in Germany to Vietnamese refugees and relocated to the United States at the age of ten. Being an immigrant has enriched my lived experiences and exposed me to both the complexity of cultural and generational divides, as well as the importance of embracing one’s own cultural identity.

I believe you can live a fulfilling life and I am passionate about helping people find a way to live their dreams. It may not be what you had originally envisioned, but therapy can help you revamp or pivot to find solutions that work for you to whatever challenges you may be facing. I am passionate about supporting those from all walks of life including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, those who are differently abled, as well as those in different relationship structures. Belonging to a marriage and family therapy program, I am trained in working with couples specifically.

We all have the capacity for healing and personal empowerment but life can get in the way! Busy schedules, intense emotions, sometimes its just so much to handle! If you're struggling to add in weekly therapy or stalling with therapy progress, a therapy intensive might be right for you! I help people age 15+ see themselves in a new way, creating space for self compassion and the courage for a happier, more meaningful life. Just like a prism, you can break down issues into a full spectrum of possibilities when stepping out of the darkness and allowing yourself to be illuminated by transformative self-discovery.

I believe that people have the answers to their own questions inside of themselves and work in tandem with clients to discover their own solutions in respectful partnership. I have over 30 years of experience and work with people from all walks of life. I work with adults and youth (age 14-65). I have encountered people who have experienced trauma of many types and endevour to walk beside them as they revisit their experience and express their truth. I work with those who have diffiuclty with anger, anxiety and depression. I have training and experience with people in LGBTQ, Trans, Poly, BDSM and other marginalized communities.

At the Rowan Center for Behavioral Medicine, we help people reach their full potential by transforming their healthcare experience. We use evidence-based psychological practices and partner with other health professionals for seamless and integrated care. Our clinical psychologists provide therapy for concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress-management, relationship problems, and phase-of-life issues. In addition, we specialize in health and rehabilitation psychology, providing assistance to patients with medical illnesses and disabilities and sensorimotor psychotherapy, providing trauma-informed, somatic, “body-based” therapy.