Native American Therapists in Auburn, WA
Our lives are made up of stories—stories about who we are, where we’ve been, and where we’re going. I am a relational therapist and enjoy working with all configurations of families, intimate partners, and individuals. I strive to help people live and relate in ways that feel more fulfilling and harmonious to them. As my clients navigate anxiety, communication challenges, and transitions, my goal is to help them improve their relationships with themselves and each other so that each person can reach their highest potential.
Our lives are made up of stories—stories about who we are, where we’ve been, and where we’re going. I am a relational therapist and enjoy working with all configurations of families, intimate partners, and individuals. I strive to help people live and relate in ways that feel more fulfilling and harmonious to them. As my clients navigate anxiety, communication challenges, and transitions, my goal is to help them improve their relationships with themselves and each other so that each person can reach their highest potential.
I believe therapy should feel safe, respectful, and genuinely supportive. I work with LGBTQIA+, straight, gender non-conforming, transgender, questioning, and cisgender clients ages 13 to 65, offering gender-affirming and welcoming care for every person who walks through my door. With 20 years of experience, I bring a laid-back, casual, and personable approach to individual therapy, helping clients feel heard, understood, and accepted at their own pace. I believe that there is something in laughter and play that is good for the soul.
I believe therapy should feel safe, respectful, and genuinely supportive. I work with LGBTQIA+, straight, gender non-conforming, transgender, questioning, and cisgender clients ages 13 to 65, offering gender-affirming and welcoming care for every person who walks through my door. With 20 years of experience, I bring a laid-back, casual, and personable approach to individual therapy, helping clients feel heard, understood, and accepted at their own pace. I believe that there is something in laughter and play that is good for the soul.
My name is Monica. I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate with over 25 years of experience providing addiction prevention, treatment & recovery services for teens and adults. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages. My personal experiences have inspired me to help others, and I strive to create a safe and caring space where you can process life's challenges and blessings. I am skilled in treating many issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, co-dependency, addiction and recovery, life transitions, parenting, relationships, & grief. Life is challenging; you do not need to do it alone.
My name is Monica. I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate with over 25 years of experience providing addiction prevention, treatment & recovery services for teens and adults. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages. My personal experiences have inspired me to help others, and I strive to create a safe and caring space where you can process life's challenges and blessings. I am skilled in treating many issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, co-dependency, addiction and recovery, life transitions, parenting, relationships, & grief. Life is challenging; you do not need to do it alone.
Since my first entry level mental health job in 1998, I have been seeking to learn how to help people in the most effective, therapeutic way toward their goals for increased mental health. I completed my masters degree in Counseling Psychology in 2000 and have been a licensed counselor since 2004 working with adults in outpatient mental health care. I took a few years off to be a stay at home mom and have 17 years experience working as a therapist.
Since my first entry level mental health job in 1998, I have been seeking to learn how to help people in the most effective, therapeutic way toward their goals for increased mental health. I completed my masters degree in Counseling Psychology in 2000 and have been a licensed counselor since 2004 working with adults in outpatient mental health care. I took a few years off to be a stay at home mom and have 17 years experience working as a therapist.
I believe therapy that combines emotional processing, skill development, and a strong therapeutic relationship can give way to a process that can be transformational for both client and therapist. When engaged in therapy, I see the potential for every person to experience newfound motivation and profound insights that lead to acknowledging new possibilities and taking action. I have experience working with people from diverse backgrounds including the LGBTQ+ community, the BIPOC community, individuals who struggle with substances/addictive behaviors, and individuals from various economic backgrounds.
I believe therapy that combines emotional processing, skill development, and a strong therapeutic relationship can give way to a process that can be transformational for both client and therapist. When engaged in therapy, I see the potential for every person to experience newfound motivation and profound insights that lead to acknowledging new possibilities and taking action. I have experience working with people from diverse backgrounds including the LGBTQ+ community, the BIPOC community, individuals who struggle with substances/addictive behaviors, and individuals from various economic backgrounds.
Counseling, or therapy, is something that individuals enter for a variety of reasons and with differing goals. The similarity is that you want something different in your life because what you are currently feeling, or doing is no longer working for you. I have established A Step Forward Counseling, PLLC in order to provide easier access to counseling services for individuals who do want change. I approach each person I work with as a unique individual and allow their own understanding of themselves guide the therapeutic relationship.
Counseling, or therapy, is something that individuals enter for a variety of reasons and with differing goals. The similarity is that you want something different in your life because what you are currently feeling, or doing is no longer working for you. I have established A Step Forward Counseling, PLLC in order to provide easier access to counseling services for individuals who do want change. I approach each person I work with as a unique individual and allow their own understanding of themselves guide the therapeutic relationship.
I believe therapy that combines emotional processing, skill development, and a strong therapeutic relationship can give way to a process that can be transformational for both client and therapist. When engaged in therapy, I see the potential for every person to experience newfound motivation and profound insights that lead to acknowledging new possibilities and taking action. I have experience working with people from diverse backgrounds including the LGBTQ+ community, the BIPOC community, individuals who struggle with substances/addictive behaviors, and individuals from various economic backgrounds.
I believe therapy that combines emotional processing, skill development, and a strong therapeutic relationship can give way to a process that can be transformational for both client and therapist. When engaged in therapy, I see the potential for every person to experience newfound motivation and profound insights that lead to acknowledging new possibilities and taking action. I have experience working with people from diverse backgrounds including the LGBTQ+ community, the BIPOC community, individuals who struggle with substances/addictive behaviors, and individuals from various economic backgrounds.
I support teens, adults, couples, and families navigating complex trauma, neurodivergence, addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and feeling stuck or disconnected. I see symptoms differently, not as evidence that something is wrong with you, but as adaptations and survival patterns that once made sense. My style is warm, direct, curious, and practical. Together, we'll understand your story and patterns, reconnect with your body, emotions, relationships, and authentic Self, and build the regulation, boundaries, and communication needed for greater freedom, connection, and wholeness.
I support teens, adults, couples, and families navigating complex trauma, neurodivergence, addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and feeling stuck or disconnected. I see symptoms differently, not as evidence that something is wrong with you, but as adaptations and survival patterns that once made sense. My style is warm, direct, curious, and practical. Together, we'll understand your story and patterns, reconnect with your body, emotions, relationships, and authentic Self, and build the regulation, boundaries, and communication needed for greater freedom, connection, and wholeness.
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If you’ve tried therapy before but still feel stuck in trauma patterns, you’re not alone.
To feel healthy and empowered in our lives we must often work through trauma that keep us stuck from moving forward. There is always strength beyond the pain, but it can be hard to navigate alone and that where having an EMDR Therapist makes the difference.
To have a competent guide that can help you get back to your wellness. I am here to help you thrive and reclaim your personal strength. I use EMDR to help heal trauma’s impacts and see you back to your whole self.
If you’ve tried therapy before but still feel stuck in trauma patterns, you’re not alone.
To feel healthy and empowered in our lives we must often work through trauma that keep us stuck from moving forward. There is always strength beyond the pain, but it can be hard to navigate alone and that where having an EMDR Therapist makes the difference.
To have a competent guide that can help you get back to your wellness. I am here to help you thrive and reclaim your personal strength. I use EMDR to help heal trauma’s impacts and see you back to your whole self.
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker in the Seattle area. I have been in the mental health and social services field for 10 years
My approach to therapy is holistic and client-centered, focusing on creating a safe and compassionate space where individuals can explore their experiences. I am deeply committed to advocating for my clients and empowering them to reclaim their lives.
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker in the Seattle area. I have been in the mental health and social services field for 10 years
My approach to therapy is holistic and client-centered, focusing on creating a safe and compassionate space where individuals can explore their experiences. I am deeply committed to advocating for my clients and empowering them to reclaim their lives.
Now offering Adult ADHD Assessments and treatment (email me to learn more). Are you in a transition place in your life? Maybe you're a college student who's unsure of what to do after graduation or you're struggling to adjust after a breakup. Or perhaps you've realized that your gender identity isn't what you thought it was and you don't know who you are anymore. I'm here for all of that and everything in between. Being human is messy, exciting, confusing, and sometimes hilarious. You're the expert of your life- it would be an honor to walk beside you and help you explore how to live in line with your values, desires, and dreams!
Now offering Adult ADHD Assessments and treatment (email me to learn more). Are you in a transition place in your life? Maybe you're a college student who's unsure of what to do after graduation or you're struggling to adjust after a breakup. Or perhaps you've realized that your gender identity isn't what you thought it was and you don't know who you are anymore. I'm here for all of that and everything in between. Being human is messy, exciting, confusing, and sometimes hilarious. You're the expert of your life- it would be an honor to walk beside you and help you explore how to live in line with your values, desires, and dreams!
Josette Darlene Parker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CDVT
1 Endorsed
University Place, WA 98466
I am a Native American provider and the focus of my studies and work is on families.
I offer therapy services to any and all individuals seeking support and healing in their lives. Many clients seek out counseling when things in their lives seem out of control or they feel unheard. They want to speak to someone who is unbiased, honest, and who has empathy for their situation. I also have groups available for anger management, parenting, and domestic violence. I also provide assessments and evaluations for family law, criminal, and dependency cases as a separate service.
I am a Native American provider and the focus of my studies and work is on families.
I offer therapy services to any and all individuals seeking support and healing in their lives. Many clients seek out counseling when things in their lives seem out of control or they feel unheard. They want to speak to someone who is unbiased, honest, and who has empathy for their situation. I also have groups available for anger management, parenting, and domestic violence. I also provide assessments and evaluations for family law, criminal, and dependency cases as a separate service.
My clients are usually the people everyone else leans on but personally don't feel comfortable being vulnerable with others. They find it hard to express or even acknowledge their own feelings because they weren't taught how to focus on themselves. My clients are strong but need help creating boundaries so they aren't used or abused anymore. They usually have a history of rough childhood experiences they don't feel safe talking about or, don't even remember. They may not consider their past experiences as rough or worthy of discussion IE just things that happened in the past.
My clients are usually the people everyone else leans on but personally don't feel comfortable being vulnerable with others. They find it hard to express or even acknowledge their own feelings because they weren't taught how to focus on themselves. My clients are strong but need help creating boundaries so they aren't used or abused anymore. They usually have a history of rough childhood experiences they don't feel safe talking about or, don't even remember. They may not consider their past experiences as rough or worthy of discussion IE just things that happened in the past.
Aloha and thank you for visiting my profile. Throughout my life in Hawaii and Washington I have been immersed in an inclusive array of ethnic and cultural practices, multi generational, traditional, as well as western approaches to healing and wellness. This life experience guides my practice and my interactions with others. I have extensive experience working with individuals and families that have experienced trauma, oppression, as well as horizontal aggression. In all my work I honor family, culture, and community. I hope to help you seek peace and find purpose to challenging times in your life.
Aloha and thank you for visiting my profile. Throughout my life in Hawaii and Washington I have been immersed in an inclusive array of ethnic and cultural practices, multi generational, traditional, as well as western approaches to healing and wellness. This life experience guides my practice and my interactions with others. I have extensive experience working with individuals and families that have experienced trauma, oppression, as well as horizontal aggression. In all my work I honor family, culture, and community. I hope to help you seek peace and find purpose to challenging times in your life.
I am a mixed Indigenous mental health therapist engaged in providing healing support that doesn’t replicate the oppressive systems that impact us.
I am interested in unpacking the intersections of self-care & self-preservation, and supporting your safe embodiment of challenging emotions that you may have disassociated from. My work supports acute, intergenerational, historical & complex trauma and examining how individual, familial and cultural and social patterns impact our lives.
I am a mixed Indigenous mental health therapist engaged in providing healing support that doesn’t replicate the oppressive systems that impact us.
I am interested in unpacking the intersections of self-care & self-preservation, and supporting your safe embodiment of challenging emotions that you may have disassociated from. My work supports acute, intergenerational, historical & complex trauma and examining how individual, familial and cultural and social patterns impact our lives.
If you've been struggling with pain that keeps you stuck — in relationships, in old patterns, in how you see yourself — therapy can be a place where that actually changes.
I offer a warm, honest space where healing happens through real connection - where reparative processes can unfold naturally. Together we work through what's kept you hurting and build something more solid in its place: genuine self-trust and a different way of moving through the world.
If you've been struggling with pain that keeps you stuck — in relationships, in old patterns, in how you see yourself — therapy can be a place where that actually changes.
I offer a warm, honest space where healing happens through real connection - where reparative processes can unfold naturally. Together we work through what's kept you hurting and build something more solid in its place: genuine self-trust and a different way of moving through the world.
I am a father, a husband, Lakota, gay, cisgender, and a believer in the immense beauty of nature and power of hope. I know well what it means to live in depression, to find oneself spiraling out of control and into mania, to attempt self-defeating “self-medicating,” and to eventually look around at a life in tatters. These experiences make me a stronger, more empathetic therapist, and I know I have been tremendously lucky to discover and be able to pursue my passions – to find true meaning in how I move through the world. I want to help others do the same.
I am a father, a husband, Lakota, gay, cisgender, and a believer in the immense beauty of nature and power of hope. I know well what it means to live in depression, to find oneself spiraling out of control and into mania, to attempt self-defeating “self-medicating,” and to eventually look around at a life in tatters. These experiences make me a stronger, more empathetic therapist, and I know I have been tremendously lucky to discover and be able to pursue my passions – to find true meaning in how I move through the world. I want to help others do the same.
We provide a grounded, supportive space for adults, couples, and teens navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. Our approach blends compassion, practical tools, and evidence-based techniques so you can gain insight, reduce distress, and build lasting change. You deserve to feel better and you don’t have to figure it out alone.
We provide a grounded, supportive space for adults, couples, and teens navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. Our approach blends compassion, practical tools, and evidence-based techniques so you can gain insight, reduce distress, and build lasting change. You deserve to feel better and you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Accepting New Clients!
Accepting Premera, BCBS, and Lifewise insurance!
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, constantly second-guessing yourself or fearing the worst? Maybe perfectionism keeps you stuck—pushing for impossibly high standards yet never feeling “good enough.” Or perhaps self-doubt makes you question your worth. You’re not alone and don’t have to navigate this alone.
I offer a supportive space to explore your thoughts without judgment. Together, we’ll uncover the roots of your anxiety, quiet your inner critic, and break free from perfectionism.
Accepting New Clients!
Accepting Premera, BCBS, and Lifewise insurance!
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, constantly second-guessing yourself or fearing the worst? Maybe perfectionism keeps you stuck—pushing for impossibly high standards yet never feeling “good enough.” Or perhaps self-doubt makes you question your worth. You’re not alone and don’t have to navigate this alone.
I offer a supportive space to explore your thoughts without judgment. Together, we’ll uncover the roots of your anxiety, quiet your inner critic, and break free from perfectionism.
Here at San Juan Counseling we believe in creating a safe space to explore challenging issues. You might feel stuck, process challenging events, get support for daily stressors, and reduce negative, unwanted mental health symptoms. We enjoy helping people live the best version of their lives! We use culturally and spiritually-sensitive models such as narrative therapy to help you explore the deeper issues, if requested. We work with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. All services are currently via telehealth. Currently accepting Tricare and in the process of paneling with Triwest. We are military friendly.
Here at San Juan Counseling we believe in creating a safe space to explore challenging issues. You might feel stuck, process challenging events, get support for daily stressors, and reduce negative, unwanted mental health symptoms. We enjoy helping people live the best version of their lives! We use culturally and spiritually-sensitive models such as narrative therapy to help you explore the deeper issues, if requested. We work with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. All services are currently via telehealth. Currently accepting Tricare and in the process of paneling with Triwest. We are military friendly.
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FAQ - Native American Therapists
What are the advantages of seeing a Native American therapist?
Therapists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions through various forms of talk therapy and behavioral interventions. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is an essential part of feeling supported and understood in care. For many Native American individuals, working with a provider who shares or respects their cultural background can foster a deeper sense of trust and connection in the therapeutic process. Native American therapists may be especially well-equipped to address topics such as historical trauma, intergenerational grief, and cultural identity—factors that can significantly shape the mental health experiences of Native American clients. These providers may also be knowledgeable about and incorporate Indigenous healing traditions, which can be beneficial for clients seeking this approach. Additionally, Native American therapists may be more familiar with community resources, support networks, or other culturally-aligned providers who can offer further support.
How to find a Native American therapist?
Psychology Today’s online directory is a useful tool for finding a Native American therapist. You can filter for providers who identify as Native American or who mention working with Indigenous populations and highlight cultural competence in their profiles. Look for signs such as experience with tribal communities, familiarity with Native traditions, or a focus on trauma-informed care. Depending on your preferences and needs, it may also be important to ask whether a provider offers telehealth, which therapeutic approaches they use, and whether they accept your insurance. If you're unable to find a therapist who personally identifies as Native American, you may also consider providers who have experience working with Native clients or who demonstrate a clear commitment to cultural humility and respect for Native American beliefs and traditions. You might also consider a blended approach—for example, seeing a therapist for talk therapy while also seeing a Native healer or counselor for more culturally-specific support.