Therapists in Federal Way, WA

Sierra Phelps
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFTA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98003
Not accepting new clients
While you can't control everything that happens to you, I will support you in managing life’s stressors by exploring your history to uncover patterns, deepen your awareness, and develop new ways to manage emotions. I believe that a positive therapeutic alliance is vital to creating the trust and safety that is necessary to be vulnerable and do the work that therapy requires. I recognize that you are the expert of your story and draw from a client-centered model to personalize treatment. I am passionate about coming alongside adolescents, families, and adults as they navigate hardships and learn to embrace life's ups and downs.
While you can't control everything that happens to you, I will support you in managing life’s stressors by exploring your history to uncover patterns, deepen your awareness, and develop new ways to manage emotions. I believe that a positive therapeutic alliance is vital to creating the trust and safety that is necessary to be vulnerable and do the work that therapy requires. I recognize that you are the expert of your story and draw from a client-centered model to personalize treatment. I am passionate about coming alongside adolescents, families, and adults as they navigate hardships and learn to embrace life's ups and downs.

Carly J. Knapp, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Federal Way, WA 98003
My preferred method of practice and my professional strengths involve a combination of our work together, identification and change of negative thougt patterns, and an exploration of sensations and moods that are assoicated with these thoughts. From this and from the experience of understanding and connection, new and healthy patterns of relating to yourself and others in your life can begin to be established and can continue to grow. You can begin to feel a sense of well-being, meaning, and purpose in your personal and professional life.
My preferred method of practice and my professional strengths involve a combination of our work together, identification and change of negative thougt patterns, and an exploration of sensations and moods that are assoicated with these thoughts. From this and from the experience of understanding and connection, new and healthy patterns of relating to yourself and others in your life can begin to be established and can continue to grow. You can begin to feel a sense of well-being, meaning, and purpose in your personal and professional life.

Nkemdirim I Onyejiaka
Counselor, MS, , LMHCA
Verified
Federal Way, WA 98023 (Online Only)
Therapy sessions with NIO Counseling are a non-judgmental environment and the client is not just another client. The individual or family blazes the trail and we are in the accompanying seat in reaching the goal of therapy, through clinical guidance that encourages all to thrive during and after therapy sessions. There is a focus on family systems theory and the unit's complex interaction as the basis for treatment. Anxiety, stress, fear, isolation, being overwhelmed, being out of control in everyday circumstances, and the feeling of loss or the unknown can be unbundled for a more productive and fulfilling living. Hope is here!
Therapy sessions with NIO Counseling are a non-judgmental environment and the client is not just another client. The individual or family blazes the trail and we are in the accompanying seat in reaching the goal of therapy, through clinical guidance that encourages all to thrive during and after therapy sessions. There is a focus on family systems theory and the unit's complex interaction as the basis for treatment. Anxiety, stress, fear, isolation, being overwhelmed, being out of control in everyday circumstances, and the feeling of loss or the unknown can be unbundled for a more productive and fulfilling living. Hope is here!

Lynn Wunder Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Federal Way, WA 98003
Not accepting new clients
Life can be complicated and there are times when outside support is exactly what you need. Therapy offers a safe, supportive environment to address life's challenges. As a Marriage and Family therapist, I work with individuals, couples and families. Therapy involves a commitment of time and energy, choosing the right therapist for you is an important first step in seeking the support you need.
Life can be complicated and there are times when outside support is exactly what you need. Therapy offers a safe, supportive environment to address life's challenges. As a Marriage and Family therapist, I work with individuals, couples and families. Therapy involves a commitment of time and energy, choosing the right therapist for you is an important first step in seeking the support you need.

Candace Cooper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW
Verified
Federal Way, WA 98093
Life challenges today can be difficult to face alone and you may find the extra help you need by talking with me. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over fifteen (15) years of counseling experience. What brings someone to see me can be prompted by a personal issue or a family crisis that has been stressful. People also have seen me for life-long problems they have been struggling with. I will meet you where you are and introduce important tools for you to use in resolving whatever you may be dealing with. Remember, there is hope for your situation.
Life challenges today can be difficult to face alone and you may find the extra help you need by talking with me. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over fifteen (15) years of counseling experience. What brings someone to see me can be prompted by a personal issue or a family crisis that has been stressful. People also have seen me for life-long problems they have been struggling with. I will meet you where you are and introduce important tools for you to use in resolving whatever you may be dealing with. Remember, there is hope for your situation.

Karen Rowlee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Federal Way, WA 98003
Don't settle with letting another year go by thinking/wishing there is more to life, love & relationships. This is YOUR year in 2021 to increase your knowledge and skills as we practice in session how to grow towards your desired goals, meet your needs/each others needs more effectively & add meaningfulness to your life & significant relationships! Therapy with a "good-fit" therapist can make a life-enhancing difference! Together, we will explore creative, personally-tailored solutions to what currently distresses you: at home, at work, relational strain, family of-origin challenges, Covid-related stressors/ current "news" stress
Don't settle with letting another year go by thinking/wishing there is more to life, love & relationships. This is YOUR year in 2021 to increase your knowledge and skills as we practice in session how to grow towards your desired goals, meet your needs/each others needs more effectively & add meaningfulness to your life & significant relationships! Therapy with a "good-fit" therapist can make a life-enhancing difference! Together, we will explore creative, personally-tailored solutions to what currently distresses you: at home, at work, relational strain, family of-origin challenges, Covid-related stressors/ current "news" stress

Rainy Day Therapy, LLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98003
If you struggle to believe you are good enough, that your needs matter, and that you're not a burden, I'm the best fit therapist for you. Clients who work with me experience less critical thoughts, regulate their emotions, and develop a sense of self that aligns with who they ultimately want to be. I help clients unlearn negative and toxic beliefs about themselves and empower them to rewrite the narrative that has been incorrectly written on their behalf, typically by family or social norms. Clients often see a positive change in their self-esteem, relationships, communication, and boundaries after our work.
If you struggle to believe you are good enough, that your needs matter, and that you're not a burden, I'm the best fit therapist for you. Clients who work with me experience less critical thoughts, regulate their emotions, and develop a sense of self that aligns with who they ultimately want to be. I help clients unlearn negative and toxic beliefs about themselves and empower them to rewrite the narrative that has been incorrectly written on their behalf, typically by family or social norms. Clients often see a positive change in their self-esteem, relationships, communication, and boundaries after our work.

Rachel Tyler
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified
Federal Way, WA 98023 (Online Only)
We all need a place where we feel safe. Where we can speak freely without fear of judgment. Where we can talk about the difficult things we’re facing. You’ll find that safe space here with me.
We all need a place where we feel safe. Where we can speak freely without fear of judgment. Where we can talk about the difficult things we’re facing. You’ll find that safe space here with me.

Julia Wakeham
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98023
I see individuals of all ages, families, and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, relational struggles, life transitions, and more. I am also passionate about working with people recovering from trauma, living with neurodivergence, and those working through spiritual or existential questions or deconstructing some other areas of their life. I am skilled at discerning the spiritual and emotional needs of her clients and tailoring the therapy I provide for each client.
I see individuals of all ages, families, and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, relational struggles, life transitions, and more. I am also passionate about working with people recovering from trauma, living with neurodivergence, and those working through spiritual or existential questions or deconstructing some other areas of their life. I am skilled at discerning the spiritual and emotional needs of her clients and tailoring the therapy I provide for each client.

Jeremiah Hooks
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified
Federal Way, WA 98003
You may be seeking therapy for any number of reasons; struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, family/relationship issues, or just need a safe non-judgmental environment to speak and be heard. I believe that we are all unique and therefore your experience should be tailored to best benefit you.
You may be seeking therapy for any number of reasons; struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, family/relationship issues, or just need a safe non-judgmental environment to speak and be heard. I believe that we are all unique and therefore your experience should be tailored to best benefit you.

Laura Kelley
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Federal Way, WA 98003
If you are feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed, or stuck, asking for help can be the hardest thing you’ve ever done. I believe that everyone has the ability to make positive changes in their lives and I am here to support you in that process. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental, and confidential space where you can explore your deepest fears and greatest challenges. No matter what brings you to therapy, I am here to listen, validate, and help you find ways to cope with the challenges in your life.
If you are feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed, or stuck, asking for help can be the hardest thing you’ve ever done. I believe that everyone has the ability to make positive changes in their lives and I am here to support you in that process. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental, and confidential space where you can explore your deepest fears and greatest challenges. No matter what brings you to therapy, I am here to listen, validate, and help you find ways to cope with the challenges in your life.
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Daniel Vecchio
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98023
Waitlist for new clients
I am honored to hear the stories of others and come alongside them in darker, discouraging, confusing, or seemingly impossible times. He offers his clients a trusting and safe environment in which to explore and discover the complexities of their worlds. I offer individual and couples therapy for those struggling with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, finding identity, relationship concerns, and stress management.
I am honored to hear the stories of others and come alongside them in darker, discouraging, confusing, or seemingly impossible times. He offers his clients a trusting and safe environment in which to explore and discover the complexities of their worlds. I offer individual and couples therapy for those struggling with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, finding identity, relationship concerns, and stress management.

Dr. Gloria Brim
Counselor, MS, LMHCA
Verified
Federal Way, WA 98023 (Online Only)
Successful Essentials is counseling embraces diversity and inclusion with lifelong support tailored to your needs. Tailoring this experience is at the core of our services because your definition of “success” is never the same as that of the person next to you. To achieve success, we need to understand you, your wants, your dreams, and your mentality.
Successful Essentials is counseling embraces diversity and inclusion with lifelong support tailored to your needs. Tailoring this experience is at the core of our services because your definition of “success” is never the same as that of the person next to you. To achieve success, we need to understand you, your wants, your dreams, and your mentality.

Alan R Barclay
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP2
Verified
9 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98003 (Online Only)
Looking for a couples counseling? It's likely that you're struggling with many things in your relationship. It started well but you now have difficulty talking about things that mean a lot to you. It can be frustrating because you both sense that your relationship could be great if you could just figure things out. Both of you have worked on being good people, but something about where you are now requires new skills, a new step beyond. Couples counseling can help you develop those skills and take that step beyond. Let's work together.
Looking for a couples counseling? It's likely that you're struggling with many things in your relationship. It started well but you now have difficulty talking about things that mean a lot to you. It can be frustrating because you both sense that your relationship could be great if you could just figure things out. Both of you have worked on being good people, but something about where you are now requires new skills, a new step beyond. Couples counseling can help you develop those skills and take that step beyond. Let's work together.

Marifel Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Federal Way, WA 98003
I specialize in assisting therapy newcomers seeking psychoeducation and fundamental coping strategies for addressing Anxiety and Depression. With a background in working with adults in acute settings, I offer expertise in educating about depression signs, symptoms, and equipping individuals with essential coping skills for stress management.
I specialize in assisting therapy newcomers seeking psychoeducation and fundamental coping strategies for addressing Anxiety and Depression. With a background in working with adults in acute settings, I offer expertise in educating about depression signs, symptoms, and equipping individuals with essential coping skills for stress management.

Gerald Bennet
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCSWA
Verified
Federal Way, WA 98003
As a therapist at LightHeart, I am compassionate and dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey towards mental well-being. I have developed expertise in various therapeutic modalities. My goal is to create a warm and non-judgmental space for clients to feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, encouraging personal growth and transformation.
As a therapist at LightHeart, I am compassionate and dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey towards mental well-being. I have developed expertise in various therapeutic modalities. My goal is to create a warm and non-judgmental space for clients to feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, encouraging personal growth and transformation.

Amanda Romero
Counselor, MS , LMHCA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98023 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I like to tell my clients, this is your therapy, you are the one driving the car. I am just the one in the back seat looking at the map, saying we could go right for the ocean view, or left for the mountains, which way would you like to go? Together we will co-create goals that will fit your circumstances and where you want to go. You are the expert of your situation. I am passionate about working with life transitions and those moments of, “this is not where I want to be, or planned to be in life, so now what?"
I like to tell my clients, this is your therapy, you are the one driving the car. I am just the one in the back seat looking at the map, saying we could go right for the ocean view, or left for the mountains, which way would you like to go? Together we will co-create goals that will fit your circumstances and where you want to go. You are the expert of your situation. I am passionate about working with life transitions and those moments of, “this is not where I want to be, or planned to be in life, so now what?"

Jamie I Fenimore
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
7 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98003
I work with adults and couples suffering from anxiety, depression, and grief and loss. My counseling approach is based on mutual trust facilitating an exploration of both past and present relationships and experiences. My desire is for each client to discover a truer and more fully integrated sense of self, freedom in relationships, a richer life experience, and hope for the future.
I work with adults and couples suffering from anxiety, depression, and grief and loss. My counseling approach is based on mutual trust facilitating an exploration of both past and present relationships and experiences. My desire is for each client to discover a truer and more fully integrated sense of self, freedom in relationships, a richer life experience, and hope for the future.

Michelle Hooks
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98003
My professional experience includes therapy with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families who have sought help with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, behavioral issues, difficulty with emotion regulation and emotional expression, social deficits, issues related to educational or occupational functioning, relationship issues and difficulty communicating. I work from a LGBTQ+ affirming, racially equitable and feminist framework to provide clients with the support they need and deserve.
My professional experience includes therapy with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families who have sought help with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, behavioral issues, difficulty with emotion regulation and emotional expression, social deficits, issues related to educational or occupational functioning, relationship issues and difficulty communicating. I work from a LGBTQ+ affirming, racially equitable and feminist framework to provide clients with the support they need and deserve.

Bryan Hill
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Federal Way, WA 98003 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Bryan Hill, PsyD is a licensed Clinical Psychologist. His ideal population are professionals that work in the public safety and/or medical fields. Bryan is a former public safety official who strives to eliminate the stigma of seeking therapy for those that work in those service fields in order to help them address the burdens and stressors that are inherent in those lines of work. He is a member of a treatment team that specializes in therapy and care of individuals on the autism spectrum. This treatment allows individuals on the spectrum to seek independence, education, employment, personal growth, and life satisfaction.
Bryan Hill, PsyD is a licensed Clinical Psychologist. His ideal population are professionals that work in the public safety and/or medical fields. Bryan is a former public safety official who strives to eliminate the stigma of seeking therapy for those that work in those service fields in order to help them address the burdens and stressors that are inherent in those lines of work. He is a member of a treatment team that specializes in therapy and care of individuals on the autism spectrum. This treatment allows individuals on the spectrum to seek independence, education, employment, personal growth, and life satisfaction.
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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.