Depression Therapists in Belfair, WA
I have experience coming alongside individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, mood swings, and life stress and transitions.
I am so excited that you are considering counseling as a part of your life journey! Reaching out for support can be intimidating, and I am here to help. I have experience supporting those struggling with a variety of symptoms and challenges. I have a client-centered approach with specialized training in CBT, DBT, CETA, Addiction Studies, and Existential Therapies. Reach out when you are ready to get started. I am here to support you every step of the way.
I have experience coming alongside individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, mood swings, and life stress and transitions.
I am so excited that you are considering counseling as a part of your life journey! Reaching out for support can be intimidating, and I am here to help. I have experience supporting those struggling with a variety of symptoms and challenges. I have a client-centered approach with specialized training in CBT, DBT, CETA, Addiction Studies, and Existential Therapies. Reach out when you are ready to get started. I am here to support you every step of the way.
My work with my clients is based on respect and trust, while promoting growth. As a therapist it is my goal to aid my clients by teaching positive communication skills, conflict resolution, and tools to learn how to identify and change problematic interaction, patterns or behaviors. My therapeutic style is encouraging and engaging. I work with couples, families, individuals, children, and teens. I strive to support my clients in meeting their goals and find solutions to achieve successful happy results. I will maintain a honest, open, and safe therapeutic space for my clients, while building upon their strengths!
My work with my clients is based on respect and trust, while promoting growth. As a therapist it is my goal to aid my clients by teaching positive communication skills, conflict resolution, and tools to learn how to identify and change problematic interaction, patterns or behaviors. My therapeutic style is encouraging and engaging. I work with couples, families, individuals, children, and teens. I strive to support my clients in meeting their goals and find solutions to achieve successful happy results. I will maintain a honest, open, and safe therapeutic space for my clients, while building upon their strengths!
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Depression, anxiety, and grief are often the result of difficult events.
My approach is based on cognitive behavioral therapy and intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy. Through these evidence-based theoretical lenses, I offer you a way to identify how defenses prevent experiencing feeling and bring on symptoms and presenting problems... and then we work to build an internal connection to feeling, creating adaptive action.
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Depression, anxiety, and grief are often the result of difficult events.
My approach is based on cognitive behavioral therapy and intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy. Through these evidence-based theoretical lenses, I offer you a way to identify how defenses prevent experiencing feeling and bring on symptoms and presenting problems... and then we work to build an internal connection to feeling, creating adaptive action.
Therapy is a unique journey for each individual.
My approach is eclectic and client-centered, grounded in the belief you are the expert of your own story—the traumas you've endured, the life you've lived. I’m here as a clinician who values walking alongside you, collaborating to create a plan that supports your growth, builds new skills, and helps you reconnect with the most authentic version of yourself.
I truly believe each of us has a purpose—a reason for being—that can sometimes be obscured by the weight we carry. Therapy, to me, is a space to gently unpack the heaviness, to breathe, and to learn how to move forward.
Therapy is a unique journey for each individual.
My approach is eclectic and client-centered, grounded in the belief you are the expert of your own story—the traumas you've endured, the life you've lived. I’m here as a clinician who values walking alongside you, collaborating to create a plan that supports your growth, builds new skills, and helps you reconnect with the most authentic version of yourself.
I truly believe each of us has a purpose—a reason for being—that can sometimes be obscured by the weight we carry. Therapy, to me, is a space to gently unpack the heaviness, to breathe, and to learn how to move forward.
Do you wake up wondering how life got so hard? Maybe your mind won’t slow down, anxiety keeps you on edge, or you feel stuck between where you are and where you want to be. If your past or fear of the future feels heavy, you’re not alone—and things can begin to feel different.
I help individuals struggling with anxiety, panic, OCD, trauma, and stress feel more grounded, supported, and in control. Together, we’ll gently explore what’s contributing to your distress and build practical tools you can use in daily life. I offer a warm, engaged approach rooted in empathy, honesty, and genuine care as we work toward meaningful change.
Do you wake up wondering how life got so hard? Maybe your mind won’t slow down, anxiety keeps you on edge, or you feel stuck between where you are and where you want to be. If your past or fear of the future feels heavy, you’re not alone—and things can begin to feel different.
I help individuals struggling with anxiety, panic, OCD, trauma, and stress feel more grounded, supported, and in control. Together, we’ll gently explore what’s contributing to your distress and build practical tools you can use in daily life. I offer a warm, engaged approach rooted in empathy, honesty, and genuine care as we work toward meaningful change.
Training also includes Life Force yoga training for depression and anxiety treatment and mindfulness meditation training.
Are you ready to make positive changes in your life? I specialize in nurturing personal growth and inner peace by fostering connection between the body, mind and spirit. My approach involves working to transform negative thinking patterns, increase bodily and emotional awareness, and improve communication with others. I listen carefully to discover how to build upon your strengths and design an action plan that fits your personality and your current challenges. For example, depending on your needs, written exercises, psychological tests, values clarification, or yoga-based anxiety reduction techniques may be used.
Training also includes Life Force yoga training for depression and anxiety treatment and mindfulness meditation training.
Are you ready to make positive changes in your life? I specialize in nurturing personal growth and inner peace by fostering connection between the body, mind and spirit. My approach involves working to transform negative thinking patterns, increase bodily and emotional awareness, and improve communication with others. I listen carefully to discover how to build upon your strengths and design an action plan that fits your personality and your current challenges. For example, depending on your needs, written exercises, psychological tests, values clarification, or yoga-based anxiety reduction techniques may be used.
I work with families, couples, individuals, domestic violence (victims and perpetrators), substance abuse or other addictions, work related problems (EAP), depression, anxiety, and parenting.
I use an interdisciplinary approach, which means I use different styles of counseling to meet the different needs and personalities of clients. I always allow their feedback so they remain comfortable. I try and meet their perceptual needs, emotional needs, cognitive needs, situational needs, and respect their individual personalities. I have worked with all ages, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds (including the Middle and Far East), and social economic backgrounds.
I work with families, couples, individuals, domestic violence (victims and perpetrators), substance abuse or other addictions, work related problems (EAP), depression, anxiety, and parenting.
I use an interdisciplinary approach, which means I use different styles of counseling to meet the different needs and personalities of clients. I always allow their feedback so they remain comfortable. I try and meet their perceptual needs, emotional needs, cognitive needs, situational needs, and respect their individual personalities. I have worked with all ages, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds (including the Middle and Far East), and social economic backgrounds.
At Dani R Counseling, we use a person-centered approach that prioritizes each client’s experiences, feelings, and perspectives, creating an environment where clients feel understood and accepted. This approach is grounded in the belief that every person has the inherent capacity for growth and self-actualization. During sessions, your counselor acts as a facilitator of your therapeutic process in a safe, non-judgmental space that empowers you to set the direction and pace for your own healing journey. Don’t worry though! You will have the help you need along the way.
At Dani R Counseling, we use a person-centered approach that prioritizes each client’s experiences, feelings, and perspectives, creating an environment where clients feel understood and accepted. This approach is grounded in the belief that every person has the inherent capacity for growth and self-actualization. During sessions, your counselor acts as a facilitator of your therapeutic process in a safe, non-judgmental space that empowers you to set the direction and pace for your own healing journey. Don’t worry though! You will have the help you need along the way.
It is my desire to work alongside individuals, couples, and families in moving toward your goals with rich insight, hope, and expectation. Whether you are an individual working on self improvement through a deeper personal understanding or navigating the stressors of today; a family or a single parent striving to balance and reach your optimal success; a couple making adjustments through communication and actions; a member of our military services; or someone who is working through the effects of crisis or trauma, we can find a way to reach your goals together.
It is my desire to work alongside individuals, couples, and families in moving toward your goals with rich insight, hope, and expectation. Whether you are an individual working on self improvement through a deeper personal understanding or navigating the stressors of today; a family or a single parent striving to balance and reach your optimal success; a couple making adjustments through communication and actions; a member of our military services; or someone who is working through the effects of crisis or trauma, we can find a way to reach your goals together.
Counseling can help you face challenges in order to improve and enrich your life. Whatever your goals or situation, there is help and relief. You can get the help you need in order to live a more balanced and fulfilling life. I find that seeing the client from the holistic approach (body, soul, spirit) best enables success for those in counseling.
Counseling can help you face challenges in order to improve and enrich your life. Whatever your goals or situation, there is help and relief. You can get the help you need in order to live a more balanced and fulfilling life. I find that seeing the client from the holistic approach (body, soul, spirit) best enables success for those in counseling.
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Whether that includes resolution of trauma, greater self-understanding, achieving healthy relationships, help with day to day stressors and/or relief from depression or anxiety, I'd like to collaborate to create the change you want.
Solution Focused Therapy is my main approach to move toward the future you see for yourself. I also use Cognitive Behavioral therapy to help discover how you think and how it impacts the choices you make, EMDR to treat trauma symptoms, and attachment therapy to examine childhood impacts on experiences. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Treatment Professional.
Whether that includes resolution of trauma, greater self-understanding, achieving healthy relationships, help with day to day stressors and/or relief from depression or anxiety, I'd like to collaborate to create the change you want.
Solution Focused Therapy is my main approach to move toward the future you see for yourself. I also use Cognitive Behavioral therapy to help discover how you think and how it impacts the choices you make, EMDR to treat trauma symptoms, and attachment therapy to examine childhood impacts on experiences. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Treatment Professional.
Our clients come to us because they are depressed, anxious, in bad relationships, and can't see a path forward.
Our therapists work with people who are depressed, anxious, burned out, and have lived through traumas of all kinds and severities. The kind of work we do helps people live with - and not against - their wounds, which helps them live healthier lives and nurture better relationships. We see every person's path forward as unique.
Our clients come to us because they are depressed, anxious, in bad relationships, and can't see a path forward.
Our therapists work with people who are depressed, anxious, burned out, and have lived through traumas of all kinds and severities. The kind of work we do helps people live with - and not against - their wounds, which helps them live healthier lives and nurture better relationships. We see every person's path forward as unique.
My treatment focus is behavioral interventions for anxiety, depression, and OCD.
I focus on evidence-based principles that have demonstrated success in reducing avoidance, increasing quality of life, and altering unhelpful behavior patterns. We will explore your current difficulties with compassion and curiosity, develop hypotheses, and experiment with new ways of handling old problems. I will definitely give you homework!
My treatment focus is behavioral interventions for anxiety, depression, and OCD.
I focus on evidence-based principles that have demonstrated success in reducing avoidance, increasing quality of life, and altering unhelpful behavior patterns. We will explore your current difficulties with compassion and curiosity, develop hypotheses, and experiment with new ways of handling old problems. I will definitely give you homework!
I work with parents who feel depressed, overwhelmed, anxious, and stuck in survival mode.
Parents, you're the go-to, the glue, the one who keeps it all moving…but you’re also running on fumes. You snap more than you want to. You're tired down to your bones. And underneath the calendar reminders and mental checklists, there's this quiet grief for the version of you that felt lighter, more present, more alive. You love your people, but somewhere along the way, you disappeared from your own life. From carrying the invisible weight of everyone else, to finally having a space to show up as you, no filters, no pressure. Just you, seen and supported.
I work with parents who feel depressed, overwhelmed, anxious, and stuck in survival mode.
Parents, you're the go-to, the glue, the one who keeps it all moving…but you’re also running on fumes. You snap more than you want to. You're tired down to your bones. And underneath the calendar reminders and mental checklists, there's this quiet grief for the version of you that felt lighter, more present, more alive. You love your people, but somewhere along the way, you disappeared from your own life. From carrying the invisible weight of everyone else, to finally having a space to show up as you, no filters, no pressure. Just you, seen and supported.
As your therapist, I will work with you in order to alleviate suffering and develop insight. Sessions take place in a confidential and safe space where you will be met with empathy, compassion, and acceptance. I believe people can change and that times of crisis may offer the opportunity to experience new ways of being in the world, new relationships, and a more authentic and meaningful life. Professional membership and affiliation: -The Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study: Member of the Education Committee - Northwestern Psychoanalytic Society & Institute - PSG Psychotherapy Network - The Center for Object Relations - Northwest Family Development Center
As your therapist, I will work with you in order to alleviate suffering and develop insight. Sessions take place in a confidential and safe space where you will be met with empathy, compassion, and acceptance. I believe people can change and that times of crisis may offer the opportunity to experience new ways of being in the world, new relationships, and a more authentic and meaningful life. Professional membership and affiliation: -The Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study: Member of the Education Committee - Northwestern Psychoanalytic Society & Institute - PSG Psychotherapy Network - The Center for Object Relations - Northwest Family Development Center
Pacific Mental Health was created for the purpose of serving those in search of mental health services. Whether your search is to become a prospective client or intern, our clinicians at Pacific Mental Health have your best interest in mind.
Pacific Mental Health was created for the purpose of serving those in search of mental health services. Whether your search is to become a prospective client or intern, our clinicians at Pacific Mental Health have your best interest in mind.
Are you unable to shake anxious or depressed feelings?
You deserve to be happy. I can help you with the work of creating the new patterns that can actually change your brain and move you toward greater happiness.
Are you unable to shake anxious or depressed feelings?
You deserve to be happy. I can help you with the work of creating the new patterns that can actually change your brain and move you toward greater happiness.
Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, difficult responses to traumatic events, life transitions (e.g. going to college, becoming a parent, death of a loved one), relationship or school/workplace challenges, defining your identity, or something different, I would love to talk with you to see if working together might be a good fit.
I see people of all ages to help them reach their goals and live life to their fullest potential. I believe you know yourself best. Drawing from an array of evidence-based techniques and theoretical perspectives, I will walk beside you to help you discover the parts of yourself that hold the answers to living a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, difficult responses to traumatic events, life transitions (e.g. going to college, becoming a parent, death of a loved one), relationship or school/workplace challenges, defining your identity, or something different, I would love to talk with you to see if working together might be a good fit.
I see people of all ages to help them reach their goals and live life to their fullest potential. I believe you know yourself best. Drawing from an array of evidence-based techniques and theoretical perspectives, I will walk beside you to help you discover the parts of yourself that hold the answers to living a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
My experience tells me that you may endure anxiety and/or depression, struggle with confusion as to why and how to get out of it.
I will collaborate with you on what you want your life to look like and the path forward. I use a combination of talk therapy and somatic work to view emotions and your relationship to them differently. We will notice what is and isn’t working and adjust accordingly. Current clients report that I provide a sense of calm, comfort and occasional welcomed humor
My experience tells me that you may endure anxiety and/or depression, struggle with confusion as to why and how to get out of it.
I will collaborate with you on what you want your life to look like and the path forward. I use a combination of talk therapy and somatic work to view emotions and your relationship to them differently. We will notice what is and isn’t working and adjust accordingly. Current clients report that I provide a sense of calm, comfort and occasional welcomed humor
Tracey Alta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LICSW
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
Waitlist for new clients
I love my work. I love to hear people’s stories about what makes them feel alive and what inspires them. I love helping people to feel more connected to their environment and trusting of themselves in the process. What fascinates me about the healing process in psychotherapy is reflecting upon the vulnerable, groundless mystery of the human journey and the endless revelations of the unguarded heart. The focus of my work is on the unique story and experience of each individual. My approach can differ in some ways from standard talk therapy.
I love my work. I love to hear people’s stories about what makes them feel alive and what inspires them. I love helping people to feel more connected to their environment and trusting of themselves in the process. What fascinates me about the healing process in psychotherapy is reflecting upon the vulnerable, groundless mystery of the human journey and the endless revelations of the unguarded heart. The focus of my work is on the unique story and experience of each individual. My approach can differ in some ways from standard talk therapy.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.