Family Therapists in Belfair, WA
I work with couples, families, individuals, children, and teens.
I use Family Systems Theory, which explains how most problems are rooted in family systems breakdowns and past traumas. I also may use Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or TF-CBT, Mindfulness, Emotion Focused Therapy or EFT, depending on my clients’ needs. Everyone goes through struggles, sometimes all we need is someone to listen and be heard!
I work with couples, families, individuals, children, and teens.
I use Family Systems Theory, which explains how most problems are rooted in family systems breakdowns and past traumas. I also may use Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or TF-CBT, Mindfulness, Emotion Focused Therapy or EFT, depending on my clients’ needs. Everyone goes through struggles, sometimes all we need is someone to listen and be heard!
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.
D in Educational Psychology, it helps me get into school systems and analyze why a student is not learning; whether it is an issue with the child, the family, the school, or a combination of them all.
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.
D in Educational Psychology, it helps me get into school systems and analyze why a student is not learning; whether it is an issue with the child, the family, the school, or a combination of them all.
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.
It is my desire to work alongside individuals, couples, and families in moving toward your goals with rich insight, hope, and expectation.
My work has focused on supporting families and individuals who have experienced a degree of trauma. Just as each encounter is unique with it's own story and circumstance, our work together will be tailored to utilizing the skills and tools specific to meeting your goals and desired outcome.
It is my desire to work alongside individuals, couples, and families in moving toward your goals with rich insight, hope, and expectation.
My work has focused on supporting families and individuals who have experienced a degree of trauma. Just as each encounter is unique with it's own story and circumstance, our work together will be tailored to utilizing the skills and tools specific to meeting your goals and desired outcome.
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.
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Dr. Norell
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PsyD, LMHC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
This can be anxiety, depression, disordered eating/body image, grief/loss, relationship/ family conflicts, stress, trauma, work/school problems, and many others.
I love working with young adults and the LGBTQ+ community. My orientation is humanistic and mindful & acceptance-based; however, I have a variety of different work experiences and employ CBT, DBT, and insight-oriented techniques as well. Many different approaches can be helpful and much of it depends on the needs of the client at the time of treatment.
This can be anxiety, depression, disordered eating/body image, grief/loss, relationship/ family conflicts, stress, trauma, work/school problems, and many others.
I love working with young adults and the LGBTQ+ community. My orientation is humanistic and mindful & acceptance-based; however, I have a variety of different work experiences and employ CBT, DBT, and insight-oriented techniques as well. Many different approaches can be helpful and much of it depends on the needs of the client at the time of treatment.
I work with couples & families to help them overcome their communication issues.
Why do I choose to specialize in premarital therapy and helping couples & families overcome their financial struggles? Premarital therapy can help get a couple prepared for the struggles of family life & help them avoid many of the pitfalls of marriage. My specialization & focus on financial struggles helps to reduce the stresses & anxiety of family life.
I work with couples & families to help them overcome their communication issues.
Why do I choose to specialize in premarital therapy and helping couples & families overcome their financial struggles? Premarital therapy can help get a couple prepared for the struggles of family life & help them avoid many of the pitfalls of marriage. My specialization & focus on financial struggles helps to reduce the stresses & anxiety of family life.
I currently have openings. Relationships, identity, meaning, sexuality, gender, trauma, guilt and shame- these are a few of the many areas my patients and I address together. I am a licensed therapist who works with individuals and couples. My office is in the West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle and I work with all kinds of people with all kinds of concerns, ranging from depression to anxiety to posttraumatic stress.
I currently have openings. Relationships, identity, meaning, sexuality, gender, trauma, guilt and shame- these are a few of the many areas my patients and I address together. I am a licensed therapist who works with individuals and couples. My office is in the West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle and I work with all kinds of people with all kinds of concerns, ranging from depression to anxiety to posttraumatic stress.
You may be carrying religious or developmental trauma, or experiences that don’t fully make sense but have left you feeling disconnected from yourself or the world. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, anxious, shut down, or stuck, even after doing a lot of inner work or prior therapy. Some are neurodivergent (Autism/ADHD) and haven’t found approaches that truly fit. You may be longing for relief, clarity, and a way to feel like yourself again. Together, we build stability and support, then gently work with what’s ready so your system can shift without overwhelm.
You may be carrying religious or developmental trauma, or experiences that don’t fully make sense but have left you feeling disconnected from yourself or the world. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, anxious, shut down, or stuck, even after doing a lot of inner work or prior therapy. Some are neurodivergent (Autism/ADHD) and haven’t found approaches that truly fit. You may be longing for relief, clarity, and a way to feel like yourself again. Together, we build stability and support, then gently work with what’s ready so your system can shift without overwhelm.
I am now accepting new clients. I prefer cash payments. Individual adults and couples are welcome to schedule a session “to interview me for the job.” If you’re looking for a kind, calm witness with solid counseling experience, let’s see if I might be just right for you.
I am now accepting new clients. I prefer cash payments. Individual adults and couples are welcome to schedule a session “to interview me for the job.” If you’re looking for a kind, calm witness with solid counseling experience, let’s see if I might be just right for you.
Not only does it mean asking for help, it also involves intentionally confronting your personal demons, whether in your environment, your family and friends or even within yourself.
I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), an evidence-based practice well suited for building emotion regulation skills and adaptive behavioral habits. I am also trained in drama therapy, an expressive approach that helps client process emotions beyond simply talking about them. Besides that, I pull from other theories if it's what clients need.
Not only does it mean asking for help, it also involves intentionally confronting your personal demons, whether in your environment, your family and friends or even within yourself.
I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), an evidence-based practice well suited for building emotion regulation skills and adaptive behavioral habits. I am also trained in drama therapy, an expressive approach that helps client process emotions beyond simply talking about them. Besides that, I pull from other theories if it's what clients need.
Hello, I'm Samantha. In my clinical practice - I work with clients to discover their strengths, hold space for hope, and build personal agency. I believe in talking about where you're at, where youʼve come from and where youʼre going - helping you heal and return to a sense of wholeness.
Hello, I'm Samantha. In my clinical practice - I work with clients to discover their strengths, hold space for hope, and build personal agency. I believe in talking about where you're at, where youʼve come from and where youʼre going - helping you heal and return to a sense of wholeness.
Are you feeling stuck in your relationship with a significant other, family member or friend and don't know what to do to fix the relationship?
Sometimes, it can be helpful to meet individually to talk through challenges; other times, marriage or relationship therapy can be what's needed. We can evaluate what format works best for your situation. I also offer two day couple's therapy intensives which is similar to receiving 2-3 months of therapy in two days.
Are you feeling stuck in your relationship with a significant other, family member or friend and don't know what to do to fix the relationship?
Sometimes, it can be helpful to meet individually to talk through challenges; other times, marriage or relationship therapy can be what's needed. We can evaluate what format works best for your situation. I also offer two day couple's therapy intensives which is similar to receiving 2-3 months of therapy in two days.
In our work together, you’ll find a safe, judgment-free place to breathe, reflect, and be yourself. I’ll walk alongside you as we explore what’s weighing you down, uncover what’s holding you back, and build tools to help you move forward with confidence.
Your goals might be to feel calmer and more grounded, strengthen your relationships, or rediscover a sense of meaning and joy in your everyday life. Whatever your hopes are, I’m here to support you in creating a life that feels more balanced, connected, and truly your own.
In our work together, you’ll find a safe, judgment-free place to breathe, reflect, and be yourself. I’ll walk alongside you as we explore what’s weighing you down, uncover what’s holding you back, and build tools to help you move forward with confidence.
Your goals might be to feel calmer and more grounded, strengthen your relationships, or rediscover a sense of meaning and joy in your everyday life. Whatever your hopes are, I’m here to support you in creating a life that feels more balanced, connected, and truly your own.
If you've been living your life feeling stuck in uncertainty, feeling out of alignment with your sense of self, or you're just walking around feeling like a loaded ball of stress—you've come to the right place. Whether in your own life or in your relationships, there may be major transitions, emotional overwhelm, and ongoing tension or stressors that can leave you feeling disconnected or unsure of how to move forward. Together, let's explore these issues so you can find clarity, direction, and connectedness.
If you've been living your life feeling stuck in uncertainty, feeling out of alignment with your sense of self, or you're just walking around feeling like a loaded ball of stress—you've come to the right place. Whether in your own life or in your relationships, there may be major transitions, emotional overwhelm, and ongoing tension or stressors that can leave you feeling disconnected or unsure of how to move forward. Together, let's explore these issues so you can find clarity, direction, and connectedness.
You can expect me to be honest, compassionate, humorous, and deeply curious with you on your journey towards you and your family’s goals.
I have over a decade of work in community building & mediation and have always been passionately curious of how we relate, rupture, repair and transform. I primarily work from a relational lens, working with couples and families of all shapes and sizes. Conflict, life transitions, parenthood, anxiety, depression, and identity work are all areas of focus.
You can expect me to be honest, compassionate, humorous, and deeply curious with you on your journey towards you and your family’s goals.
I have over a decade of work in community building & mediation and have always been passionately curious of how we relate, rupture, repair and transform. I primarily work from a relational lens, working with couples and families of all shapes and sizes. Conflict, life transitions, parenthood, anxiety, depression, and identity work are all areas of focus.
For more than 10 years, I have walked alongside children and families in the special education field, advocating for inclusion, equity, and the recognition of each person’s unique strengths.
I specialize in individual and group therapy for children (3+), adolescents, young adults, and caregivers. My therapeutic framework is relational and person-centered. My therapeutic interventions are based in Play Therapy (Aut-Play), Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Nature-based Therapy. While each person requires unique interventions, I approach all clients from a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and neurodiversity-affirming lens. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space to play, process, and gain skills to adapt to life’s demands with resilience.
For more than 10 years, I have walked alongside children and families in the special education field, advocating for inclusion, equity, and the recognition of each person’s unique strengths.
I specialize in individual and group therapy for children (3+), adolescents, young adults, and caregivers. My therapeutic framework is relational and person-centered. My therapeutic interventions are based in Play Therapy (Aut-Play), Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Nature-based Therapy. While each person requires unique interventions, I approach all clients from a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and neurodiversity-affirming lens. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space to play, process, and gain skills to adapt to life’s demands with resilience.
I believe one of the most important things in life is a fulfilling relationship. If you find yourself experiencing disconnection and misunderstanding with your partner, I can help you clarify what is happening for each individual and the relationship as a whole. As a specialist in couples therapy, my goal is helping you experience more fulfilling communication, connection, and intimacy with each other. Working together, we will uncover the negative patterns of interaction preventing your relationship from reaching meaningful connection. We will engage with your deepest attachment needs to bring a greater sense of clarity.
I believe one of the most important things in life is a fulfilling relationship. If you find yourself experiencing disconnection and misunderstanding with your partner, I can help you clarify what is happening for each individual and the relationship as a whole. As a specialist in couples therapy, my goal is helping you experience more fulfilling communication, connection, and intimacy with each other. Working together, we will uncover the negative patterns of interaction preventing your relationship from reaching meaningful connection. We will engage with your deepest attachment needs to bring a greater sense of clarity.
To support deeper processing and results I exclusively offer extended sessions of 75 minutes for individuals and 90 minutes for couples/ families.
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It's a difficult and confusing time in the world, but your life, relationships, and responsibilities also need you to keep showing up. It is my mission to authentically make space for you to slow down and understand yourself, your relationships and the strengths that you have to navigate the world in a way that works for best for you and those you love.
I am passionate about helping the LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent and BIPOC community, including ENM/Poly relationships. As someone who also experiences the power and limitations of culture in our society, I prioritize culturally competent care care that sees the whole you.
To support deeper processing and results I exclusively offer extended sessions of 75 minutes for individuals and 90 minutes for couples/ families.
Salutations!
It's a difficult and confusing time in the world, but your life, relationships, and responsibilities also need you to keep showing up. It is my mission to authentically make space for you to slow down and understand yourself, your relationships and the strengths that you have to navigate the world in a way that works for best for you and those you love.
I am passionate about helping the LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent and BIPOC community, including ENM/Poly relationships. As someone who also experiences the power and limitations of culture in our society, I prioritize culturally competent care care that sees the whole you.
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FAQ - About Family Therapy
What issues does family therapy help with?
Family therapy can help families navigate the complex dynamics of family life, including communication challenges and recurring conflict between family members. A therapist can help family members identify dysfunctional patterns in communication and develop healthier ways of relating. Family therapy may also be helpful during major life transitions or stressful events that affect the family system, such as grief, divorce, trauma, relocation, or a serious illness. In some cases, family therapy can support families coping with specific mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, alcohol or substance use disorders, and eating disorders. In these situations, therapy can provide education and support for family members, as well as to the individual with the mental health diagnosis.
How do I know if my family needs counseling?
Family therapy may be helpful if a family consistently struggles with conflict or communication in a way that affects daily life or relationships. It can also be beneficial when someone in the family is experiencing significant emotional or behavioral changes, such as a family member becoming aggressive, withdrawing, or struggling to cope after a traumatic event. Additionally, some concerns, such as addiction or eating disorders, may be especially important to address in the context of the family unit.
Who attends family counseling sessions?
Family counseling sessions are often attended by members of the immediate family, such as parents, caregivers, children, or siblings. However, other family members may attend when appropriate, including grandparents, stepparents, stepsiblings, or co-parents. Who attends may depend on the family’s needs, the therapist’s recommendations, and the goals of treatment.
Can family therapy be done online?
Family therapy can often be done online. Virtual sessions may be especially convenient when family members live in different locations, have busy schedules, or live in an area where family therapists are less accessible. However, online therapy may not be the best fit for every family. In-person care may be more appropriate when there are safety concerns, severe conflict, limited privacy at home, or when young children have difficulty engaging through a screen.
What therapeutic approaches are used in family counseling?
Family therapy can take different forms, including systemic family therapy (exploring how individual actions affect the family), structural family therapy (uncovering the structure and relationship dynamics of the family unit), and attachment-based family therapy (focusing on how bonds between family members shape relationships). Family therapy may also include psychoeducation, which helps family members learn more about a mental health condition and how to respond to it more effectively.
How much does family therapy cost and is it covered by insurance?
Family therapy sessions, which typically last about an hour, often range from $150 to $250 or more, depending on factors such as location, therapist experience, session length, and practice setting. In general, family therapy may cost more than individual therapy because it involves multiple participants and more complex treatment planning. Insurance coverage for family therapy varies by plan. Some plans may cover family therapy when it is part of treatment for a diagnosed mental health condition affecting one family member. However, many plans do not cover therapy for general family conflict, communication concerns, or relationship issues alone. Before starting therapy, it is important to check with your insurance provider to confirm whether family therapy is covered, what your copay or deductible may be, and whether any diagnosis, referral, or prior authorization is required.