TriWest Therapists in Burien, WA
During periods of anxiety and depression we frequently feel a sensation like being paralyzed, of being stuck. At other times the world around us can feel like it is changing too quickly. This can be due to transitional periods, such as a graduation, new marriage, new baby, divorce or retirement; or due to national and global transitional periods, such as politics, the economy, or climate change. Brief periods of anxiety and depression are normal reactions when they are brief, but the feeling of being stuck or being overwhelmed can become the foundation of our existence, impacting our minds, our bodies and our relationships
During periods of anxiety and depression we frequently feel a sensation like being paralyzed, of being stuck. At other times the world around us can feel like it is changing too quickly. This can be due to transitional periods, such as a graduation, new marriage, new baby, divorce or retirement; or due to national and global transitional periods, such as politics, the economy, or climate change. Brief periods of anxiety and depression are normal reactions when they are brief, but the feeling of being stuck or being overwhelmed can become the foundation of our existence, impacting our minds, our bodies and our relationships
I work via telehealth with children, adolescents, and young adults. I specialize in working with young people who've experienced significant trauma, anxiety, depression, and who are experiencing high levels of conflict in relationship with caregivers. I work hard to practice from a stance of cultural humility and strive to make a safe space for clients with myriad identities, including clients who identify as LGBTQ+.
I work via telehealth with children, adolescents, and young adults. I specialize in working with young people who've experienced significant trauma, anxiety, depression, and who are experiencing high levels of conflict in relationship with caregivers. I work hard to practice from a stance of cultural humility and strive to make a safe space for clients with myriad identities, including clients who identify as LGBTQ+.
At its core, I believe therapy is an opportunity to process and understand our past while also growing into the people we want to be. Life can be so brutal and complicated; we deserve a safe place to talk and explore! I believe that life throws us curve balls and everyone, at times, needs some assistance in learning to cope effectively. It is so vital to recognize that you have incredible value and are capable of conquering your hardships. I strive to maintain a safe, comforting, and trusting environment to do that exploring.
At its core, I believe therapy is an opportunity to process and understand our past while also growing into the people we want to be. Life can be so brutal and complicated; we deserve a safe place to talk and explore! I believe that life throws us curve balls and everyone, at times, needs some assistance in learning to cope effectively. It is so vital to recognize that you have incredible value and are capable of conquering your hardships. I strive to maintain a safe, comforting, and trusting environment to do that exploring.
You’ve done therapy, read the books, and understand yourself—but in the moments that matter, you still react the same way. You’re doing all the “right” things, but it’s not working the way it should.
You already know yourself well. Insight is valuable—but it doesn’t always change what happens in the moment.
You’ve done therapy, read the books, and understand yourself—but in the moments that matter, you still react the same way. You’re doing all the “right” things, but it’s not working the way it should.
You already know yourself well. Insight is valuable—but it doesn’t always change what happens in the moment.
If you have been waiting too long to feel better, you do not have to keep waiting. We serve families, children, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, and more. We welcome patients of all ages and can often get you seen within 72 hours, in person or online.
If you have been waiting too long to feel better, you do not have to keep waiting. We serve families, children, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, and more. We welcome patients of all ages and can often get you seen within 72 hours, in person or online.
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Clients who often have a successful experience with me are those who come with a readiness to self reflect and who want to create new possibilities for themselves based on meaning and purpose. They are open to the possibility of healing and are ready to write the next chapter in their life. I specialize in utilizing Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR for a wide range of mental health issues including, trauma, anxiety, panic, depression, and phobias.
Clients who often have a successful experience with me are those who come with a readiness to self reflect and who want to create new possibilities for themselves based on meaning and purpose. They are open to the possibility of healing and are ready to write the next chapter in their life. I specialize in utilizing Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR for a wide range of mental health issues including, trauma, anxiety, panic, depression, and phobias.
I work with each client to find and apply the most effective strategies for liberation from anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and/or addictions. I have over 35 years experience working in and directing treatment programs and in private practice. I am the clinical supervisor at Clarity Mental Health and Recovery Services in Bellingham, and I am the author of The New Template for Recovery. Visit chrisportmanphd.com
I work with each client to find and apply the most effective strategies for liberation from anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and/or addictions. I have over 35 years experience working in and directing treatment programs and in private practice. I am the clinical supervisor at Clarity Mental Health and Recovery Services in Bellingham, and I am the author of The New Template for Recovery. Visit chrisportmanphd.com
Email me for faster response! I am currently pursuing a Doctorate in Psychology and have established myself as a reputable Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than a decade of experience. Throughout my career, I have successfully worked with individuals of all ages, offering therapy for a diverse array of psychological concerns. My expertise encompasses a wide range of mental health issues, including but not limited to Depression, Anxiety, family and parenting difficulties, stress management, trauma, drug and alcohol-related issues, and navigating life changes.
Email me for faster response! I am currently pursuing a Doctorate in Psychology and have established myself as a reputable Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than a decade of experience. Throughout my career, I have successfully worked with individuals of all ages, offering therapy for a diverse array of psychological concerns. My expertise encompasses a wide range of mental health issues, including but not limited to Depression, Anxiety, family and parenting difficulties, stress management, trauma, drug and alcohol-related issues, and navigating life changes.
Traumatic stress and anxiety can come with symptoms that make you feel frozen and locked out of your own life. I believe the ways we learned to protect ourselves early in life often form a rigid rulebook that keeps us feeling stuck and alone in repetitive, unwanted patterns.
As your clinician, I aim to understand the nuances of your life, collaborate with you to untangle the parts of your story that feel heavy and unhelpful, and help you develop the skills to build a life that serves you.
Traumatic stress and anxiety can come with symptoms that make you feel frozen and locked out of your own life. I believe the ways we learned to protect ourselves early in life often form a rigid rulebook that keeps us feeling stuck and alone in repetitive, unwanted patterns.
As your clinician, I aim to understand the nuances of your life, collaborate with you to untangle the parts of your story that feel heavy and unhelpful, and help you develop the skills to build a life that serves you.
Navigating mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, and trauma-related challenges can feel overwhelming, leaving you disconnected from yourself and those around you. These experiences can shape thoughts, emotions, and relationships in ways that feel isolating. Therapy is a space to explore these patterns, uncover new ways of coping, and build a sense of stability.
Navigating mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, and trauma-related challenges can feel overwhelming, leaving you disconnected from yourself and those around you. These experiences can shape thoughts, emotions, and relationships in ways that feel isolating. Therapy is a space to explore these patterns, uncover new ways of coping, and build a sense of stability.
Life events sometimes throw us curve balls when we least expect it. Do you now or often experience anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, divorce, or even post-pandemic returning to work concerns? These are stressors that give us feelings of uncertainty and hopelessness, impacting the ability to function in relationships, occupation, social life, and obtaining educational goals. Does it seem as though you’ve been knocked down once too many times and getting up is a struggle? When in the middle of a struggle words such as “tomorrow” and “feeling better” seem so far away.
Life events sometimes throw us curve balls when we least expect it. Do you now or often experience anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, divorce, or even post-pandemic returning to work concerns? These are stressors that give us feelings of uncertainty and hopelessness, impacting the ability to function in relationships, occupation, social life, and obtaining educational goals. Does it seem as though you’ve been knocked down once too many times and getting up is a struggle? When in the middle of a struggle words such as “tomorrow” and “feeling better” seem so far away.
Private-pay, TriWest/TriCare insurance, and assessments are booked directly.
Many of the adults I work with are used to handling a great deal on their own. From the outside, things may look stable. But internally, it’s becoming harder to focus, shut your mind off, or sustain performance without strain. Over time, that pressure can affect both work and personal life, impacting relationships, patience, and overall capacity.
I’m a licensed psychologist providing psychotherapy and diagnostic assessments. I work with individuals in high-responsibility roles—professionally, personally, or both—experiencing anxiety, depression, or attention and organizational difficulties interfering with daily life.
Private-pay, TriWest/TriCare insurance, and assessments are booked directly.
Many of the adults I work with are used to handling a great deal on their own. From the outside, things may look stable. But internally, it’s becoming harder to focus, shut your mind off, or sustain performance without strain. Over time, that pressure can affect both work and personal life, impacting relationships, patience, and overall capacity.
I’m a licensed psychologist providing psychotherapy and diagnostic assessments. I work with individuals in high-responsibility roles—professionally, personally, or both—experiencing anxiety, depression, or attention and organizational difficulties interfering with daily life.
We provide individual/group therapy and education services to support children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from all cultures, backgrounds, and abilities.
We provide individual/group therapy and education services to support children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from all cultures, backgrounds, and abilities.
Tracey's calling is to comfort the hurting, to heal the broken hearted, and help people find peace........ Therapy is a powerful experience of growth and change. I work with individuals, couples, families, and teenagers to successfully reduce stress, anxiety, and depression; strengthen relationships; resolve grief, past traumas, and internal conflict. Together we will work on modifying negative thinking and self destructive behaviors, build self esteem and better thoughts; enhance intimacy, foster self discovery; and help to improve one's overall quality of life experiences.
Tracey's calling is to comfort the hurting, to heal the broken hearted, and help people find peace........ Therapy is a powerful experience of growth and change. I work with individuals, couples, families, and teenagers to successfully reduce stress, anxiety, and depression; strengthen relationships; resolve grief, past traumas, and internal conflict. Together we will work on modifying negative thinking and self destructive behaviors, build self esteem and better thoughts; enhance intimacy, foster self discovery; and help to improve one's overall quality of life experiences.
Our mission at Achieving Balance Counseling is to foster an environment that empowers an individual or family’s ability to resolve, change and achieve balance in order to attain happiness, hope and harmony in life.
Our mission at Achieving Balance Counseling is to foster an environment that empowers an individual or family’s ability to resolve, change and achieve balance in order to attain happiness, hope and harmony in life.
I believe engaging in therapy is a courageous step towards the healing process. It is often difficult and uncomfortable sharing your deepest vulnerabilities with a stranger. I aim to create a safe, brave space where you feel valued, heard, and seen in ways that truly recognizes and honors those tender, and complex parts of you. I welcome a collaborative process and exchange where each person feels empowered to direct our time and process together. I embrace the therapeutic process in an exploratory creative way using trauma informed tools, parts work, somatic and spiritually sensitive practices.
I believe engaging in therapy is a courageous step towards the healing process. It is often difficult and uncomfortable sharing your deepest vulnerabilities with a stranger. I aim to create a safe, brave space where you feel valued, heard, and seen in ways that truly recognizes and honors those tender, and complex parts of you. I welcome a collaborative process and exchange where each person feels empowered to direct our time and process together. I embrace the therapeutic process in an exploratory creative way using trauma informed tools, parts work, somatic and spiritually sensitive practices.
What do you want most out of life, your relationships, and the experience of being you? Therapy can help you reconnect with your inner strength and support you in moving through what’s holding you back. I believe the key to healing is already within you and I can help you reconnect with your strength, resilience, and purpose.
I use Internal Family Systems IFS, mindfulness practices, CBT and DBT to support emotional processing and nervous system regulation. I offer Emotionally Focused Therapy which is especially helpful with anger management and grief processing.
What do you want most out of life, your relationships, and the experience of being you? Therapy can help you reconnect with your inner strength and support you in moving through what’s holding you back. I believe the key to healing is already within you and I can help you reconnect with your strength, resilience, and purpose.
I use Internal Family Systems IFS, mindfulness practices, CBT and DBT to support emotional processing and nervous system regulation. I offer Emotionally Focused Therapy which is especially helpful with anger management and grief processing.
You’ve spent years doing what you were supposed to—working hard, showing up, keeping it together—but inside, you’re tired. Maybe anxiety, shame, or disconnection are catching up. Maybe you’re questioning beliefs that once felt certain. You want to feel safe in your body, your relationships, and your truth—without judgment or pressure to shrink who you are.
You’ve spent years doing what you were supposed to—working hard, showing up, keeping it together—but inside, you’re tired. Maybe anxiety, shame, or disconnection are catching up. Maybe you’re questioning beliefs that once felt certain. You want to feel safe in your body, your relationships, and your truth—without judgment or pressure to shrink who you are.
My ideal client is someone who is interested in learning more about themselves and what makes them special. I believe in meeting people where they are and working to understand their own goals, values, and what is important to them.
My ideal client is someone who is interested in learning more about themselves and what makes them special. I believe in meeting people where they are and working to understand their own goals, values, and what is important to them.
Affirming Connections PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, WA 98499
I respect it takes courage to seek and partner with a therapist. My core values as a clinician are to provide others utmost respect, hope, resiliency, concern, empathy, challenge, creating a path to recovery and healing. I enjoy working with adults through age sixty-five, and children ages four through twenty-one, including families. I have been a Marriage and Family Therapist for thirty plus years, I am honored to enter with others in their healing journey.
I respect it takes courage to seek and partner with a therapist. My core values as a clinician are to provide others utmost respect, hope, resiliency, concern, empathy, challenge, creating a path to recovery and healing. I enjoy working with adults through age sixty-five, and children ages four through twenty-one, including families. I have been a Marriage and Family Therapist for thirty plus years, I am honored to enter with others in their healing journey.
