Therapists in Federal Way, WA

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.

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.

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!

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.