Therapists in Federal Way, WA
**Currently not accepting new clients.** Since 2012, I have years of experience in working with people struggling with mood and life circumstances. In this safe environment, it is crucial for me to see the world through your eyes and find the hidden possibilities. I have extensive clinical experiences working with adults managing depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, acute stress in life, acculturation difficulties, relationship issues, and communication disconnection.
**Currently not accepting new clients.** Since 2012, I have years of experience in working with people struggling with mood and life circumstances. In this safe environment, it is crucial for me to see the world through your eyes and find the hidden possibilities. I have extensive clinical experiences working with adults managing depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, acute stress in life, acculturation difficulties, relationship issues, and communication disconnection.
Throughout life, people receive messages about who they should be, are allowed to be, and how they should express themselves. In our work, we will explore these messages, identify what serves them and ways to let the rest go. The overarching goal is to help people believe in themselves and strengthen their own voice.
Throughout life, people receive messages about who they should be, are allowed to be, and how they should express themselves. In our work, we will explore these messages, identify what serves them and ways to let the rest go. The overarching goal is to help people believe in themselves and strengthen their own voice.
In our sessions, we will work on understanding emotional responses, protective mechanisms, and inner system work. Together, we will work to increase self-efficacy and compassion to better deal with any stressful life situations that may arise. My clients will want to work on developing a stronger sense of self. Goals in therapy will be a collaborative process structured to help you along your introspective journey. If you are interested in delving deeper into your personal story, please don't hesitate to contact me to see if we are a good match.
In our sessions, we will work on understanding emotional responses, protective mechanisms, and inner system work. Together, we will work to increase self-efficacy and compassion to better deal with any stressful life situations that may arise. My clients will want to work on developing a stronger sense of self. Goals in therapy will be a collaborative process structured to help you along your introspective journey. If you are interested in delving deeper into your personal story, please don't hesitate to contact me to see if we are a good match.
Life is like a rollercoaster. Cheesy, I know, but it’s one of my favorite metaphors for life. It’s filled with so many ups and downs, at times we’re holding on for dear life and at others, we put our hands up in the air and enjoy the ride. It’s helpful to have someone beside you no matter where you are on the journey, and that’s why I’m here. I use a trauma- and attachment-based approach to target mind, body, and soul. Therapy is a collaborative process, you are in the driver's seat and I in the passenger.
Life is like a rollercoaster. Cheesy, I know, but it’s one of my favorite metaphors for life. It’s filled with so many ups and downs, at times we’re holding on for dear life and at others, we put our hands up in the air and enjoy the ride. It’s helpful to have someone beside you no matter where you are on the journey, and that’s why I’m here. I use a trauma- and attachment-based approach to target mind, body, and soul. Therapy is a collaborative process, you are in the driver's seat and I in the passenger.
There are times in our lives when we feel stuck. We struggle with transition, grief, and loss. We may find it difficult to relate to others or even ourselves. My approach to therapy with adolescents, men, women, and families is client-centered and collaborative. My role is to help you solve your problems in positive and fulfilling ways. I provide a safe and compassionate place where you can find balance, connection and growth. Because my experience involves working with children, teens, adults and families, I hold a broad scope and view you as a whole person.
There are times in our lives when we feel stuck. We struggle with transition, grief, and loss. We may find it difficult to relate to others or even ourselves. My approach to therapy with adolescents, men, women, and families is client-centered and collaborative. My role is to help you solve your problems in positive and fulfilling ways. I provide a safe and compassionate place where you can find balance, connection and growth. Because my experience involves working with children, teens, adults and families, I hold a broad scope and view you as a whole person.
NOTE: Out of office until 11/10, responses will be delayed.
Are you a self-described "weirdo or nerd" who feels like you're not fitting into your own life? As a therapist who specializes in working with queer, neurodivergent, polyamorous, kinky, and pagan folks, I get it. My clients often say they are exhausted by constant worry that a loved one is about to leave them, having difficulty sleeping, using too much of a substance to feel briefly better (and then feeling worse after), or constantly feeling on edge. If you're wrestling with who you are while managing overwhelming emotions and exhausting anxiety, you're not alone.
NOTE: Out of office until 11/10, responses will be delayed.
Are you a self-described "weirdo or nerd" who feels like you're not fitting into your own life? As a therapist who specializes in working with queer, neurodivergent, polyamorous, kinky, and pagan folks, I get it. My clients often say they are exhausted by constant worry that a loved one is about to leave them, having difficulty sleeping, using too much of a substance to feel briefly better (and then feeling worse after), or constantly feeling on edge. If you're wrestling with who you are while managing overwhelming emotions and exhausting anxiety, you're not alone.
Life can sometimes sweep us into strong currents, leaving us overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn. I see therapy as a practice of wayfinding—creating space for you to pause, see yourself and your challenges more clearly without judgment, and trust your inner compass to navigate change. I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating trauma, life transitions, relationship struggles, and parenting challenges,
including raising neurodivergent children. Together, we look upstream to uncover root causes, shift patterns, and find steadier paths forward.
Life can sometimes sweep us into strong currents, leaving us overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn. I see therapy as a practice of wayfinding—creating space for you to pause, see yourself and your challenges more clearly without judgment, and trust your inner compass to navigate change. I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating trauma, life transitions, relationship struggles, and parenting challenges,
including raising neurodivergent children. Together, we look upstream to uncover root causes, shift patterns, and find steadier paths forward.
I believe that every human being has uniqueness and potential to lead a satisfying life. I have continually sought personal growth and professional training to strengthen my capacity as a therapist. People experience results and growth in working with me, learn to cope with depression, resolve anxieties, improve intimate relationships, increase capacity for self control, develop effective parenting and better understanding of their children, overcome trauma like divorce or abuse, achieve better school performance, social skills, and find peace in their hearts.
I believe that every human being has uniqueness and potential to lead a satisfying life. I have continually sought personal growth and professional training to strengthen my capacity as a therapist. People experience results and growth in working with me, learn to cope with depression, resolve anxieties, improve intimate relationships, increase capacity for self control, develop effective parenting and better understanding of their children, overcome trauma like divorce or abuse, achieve better school performance, social skills, and find peace in their hearts.
Paige Kelso-Znak, LICSW at Dahlia Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
7 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, lonely or not good enough? Whether you are struggling with trauma, anxiety, parenting stress, relationship issues or body image, you can feel better. The more we realize our power and our right to set boundaries, value ourselves and choose the path of our life, the more happiness we cultivate.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, lonely or not good enough? Whether you are struggling with trauma, anxiety, parenting stress, relationship issues or body image, you can feel better. The more we realize our power and our right to set boundaries, value ourselves and choose the path of our life, the more happiness we cultivate.
Are you in a relationship that is lacking connection or trust? Are you struggling with sexual concerns in your relationship(s)? Are you an adult who is dealing with conflict in your own family of origin, even though you left home long ago? I can help. I work with intimate relationships and adult individuals in my practice. We focus on healing past hurts and moving forward to achieve a more fulfilling sense of self, connection, and communication.
Are you in a relationship that is lacking connection or trust? Are you struggling with sexual concerns in your relationship(s)? Are you an adult who is dealing with conflict in your own family of origin, even though you left home long ago? I can help. I work with intimate relationships and adult individuals in my practice. We focus on healing past hurts and moving forward to achieve a more fulfilling sense of self, connection, and communication.
I have a passion for helping others and offer a compassionate, safe space to help you work towards positive change. My work from a strengths-based perspective helps you recognize your strengths. Your strengths are how you have managed life as you know it. We will work together towards a solution that feels best to you. I believe we are all stronger than we know and sometimes things just get in the way. We can take time to understand the patterns that have been created in your life. While we can’t change the past, knowing your story can help you move forward.
I have a passion for helping others and offer a compassionate, safe space to help you work towards positive change. My work from a strengths-based perspective helps you recognize your strengths. Your strengths are how you have managed life as you know it. We will work together towards a solution that feels best to you. I believe we are all stronger than we know and sometimes things just get in the way. We can take time to understand the patterns that have been created in your life. While we can’t change the past, knowing your story can help you move forward.
I love working with people to discover their motivation for change. Where there's a 'why', there's a way. I see adult individuals, couples, and families with and without kids of all ages. My clients face a range of challenges like anxiety, depression, communication and intimacy struggles with their partners/families, and many other symptoms that are a byproduct of dealing with chronic illness, stress, and pain. My clients tend to start out feeling overwhelmed; disconnected from themselves or others due to their symptoms. They want to feel different, but crave guidance identifying what specific changes will help.
I love working with people to discover their motivation for change. Where there's a 'why', there's a way. I see adult individuals, couples, and families with and without kids of all ages. My clients face a range of challenges like anxiety, depression, communication and intimacy struggles with their partners/families, and many other symptoms that are a byproduct of dealing with chronic illness, stress, and pain. My clients tend to start out feeling overwhelmed; disconnected from themselves or others due to their symptoms. They want to feel different, but crave guidance identifying what specific changes will help.
I recognize the significant impact of trauma on adults, children, and families. My passion is supporting parents, children, and families not only in their present healing. I aim to give insight into their own struggles to heal the inter-generational trauma and heal future generations. It stops with you. Systemic therapy looks at not just about the individual, but their family, community, the larger societal values and how that power, privilege, and inequity impacts the person in the therapy room with me.
I recognize the significant impact of trauma on adults, children, and families. My passion is supporting parents, children, and families not only in their present healing. I aim to give insight into their own struggles to heal the inter-generational trauma and heal future generations. It stops with you. Systemic therapy looks at not just about the individual, but their family, community, the larger societal values and how that power, privilege, and inequity impacts the person in the therapy room with me.
My ideal client has anxiety or a related disorder, trauma, depression or behavioral issues. Theclient with trauma may have trust issues, nightmares or flashbacks, Anxiety will cause rapid thoughts and worry that something awful is going to happen. A client with lack of focus and distractibility may have trouble being motivated and tend to procrastinate. Their goals are to have improved self-image, manage their anxieties, to feel more competent in their everyday tasks, cope with trauma, and overcome feelings of hopelessness.
My ideal client has anxiety or a related disorder, trauma, depression or behavioral issues. Theclient with trauma may have trust issues, nightmares or flashbacks, Anxiety will cause rapid thoughts and worry that something awful is going to happen. A client with lack of focus and distractibility may have trouble being motivated and tend to procrastinate. Their goals are to have improved self-image, manage their anxieties, to feel more competent in their everyday tasks, cope with trauma, and overcome feelings of hopelessness.
As of April 2025, I am no longer accepting new clients. Please check back, as this message is regularly updated. / My specialties include low self-esteem, anxiety, trauma-related issues, insecurity, attachment styles, and FOO (Family of origin) issues. I particularly enjoy working with bilingual/bicultural individuals experiencing an identity crisis; college students or young professionals feeling stuck; and parents/couples who wish to improve their parenting/partnership by healing their own emotional wounds.
As of April 2025, I am no longer accepting new clients. Please check back, as this message is regularly updated. / My specialties include low self-esteem, anxiety, trauma-related issues, insecurity, attachment styles, and FOO (Family of origin) issues. I particularly enjoy working with bilingual/bicultural individuals experiencing an identity crisis; college students or young professionals feeling stuck; and parents/couples who wish to improve their parenting/partnership by healing their own emotional wounds.
Parenting a child with autism or other developmental delays can be challenging. The usual strategies that work with other children often do not work well at all with a child who struggles with sensory processing differences, anxiety or other issues that go along with neurodevelopment conditions. Expert guidance from our autism specialists can help you feel and be more effective as a parent and fully enjoy your relationship with your child. Our behavioral services (ABA) is designed to accelerate your child's development and build lifelong skills for learning and independence.
Parenting a child with autism or other developmental delays can be challenging. The usual strategies that work with other children often do not work well at all with a child who struggles with sensory processing differences, anxiety or other issues that go along with neurodevelopment conditions. Expert guidance from our autism specialists can help you feel and be more effective as a parent and fully enjoy your relationship with your child. Our behavioral services (ABA) is designed to accelerate your child's development and build lifelong skills for learning and independence.
I believe that deep down, everyone has the potential to grow, heal, and become their most authentic self. But life can throw challenges our way—past experiences, current struggles, or simply the ways we’ve learned to navigate the world—that leave us feeling stuck. No matter where you are on your journey, I see you as the expert on your own life, even if it might not feel that way right now.
I believe that deep down, everyone has the potential to grow, heal, and become their most authentic self. But life can throw challenges our way—past experiences, current struggles, or simply the ways we’ve learned to navigate the world—that leave us feeling stuck. No matter where you are on your journey, I see you as the expert on your own life, even if it might not feel that way right now.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, trauma, and multiple mental health diagnoses? I assist clients in healing from trauma, helping youth, adolescents, and adults cope with life stressors, and low self-esteem. I also assist individuals in identifying their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, establishing goals, empowering individuals to believe in themselves by offering compassion and support to clients in learning different coping skills to overcome life's stressors.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, trauma, and multiple mental health diagnoses? I assist clients in healing from trauma, helping youth, adolescents, and adults cope with life stressors, and low self-esteem. I also assist individuals in identifying their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, establishing goals, empowering individuals to believe in themselves by offering compassion and support to clients in learning different coping skills to overcome life's stressors.
Lashon specializes in anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders. Lashon believes that our family and social interactions have influence as we fall into unhealthy and sometimes very comfortable patterns. Exploring your communication style and how you create relationships, Lashon will help to identify the areas where you feel stuck to begin the change process for an improved quality of living. A client who understands and participates in their care, works in partnership to hopefully achieve their desired outcome(s).
Lashon specializes in anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders. Lashon believes that our family and social interactions have influence as we fall into unhealthy and sometimes very comfortable patterns. Exploring your communication style and how you create relationships, Lashon will help to identify the areas where you feel stuck to begin the change process for an improved quality of living. A client who understands and participates in their care, works in partnership to hopefully achieve their desired outcome(s).
In my work as a therapist and organizational consultant over the last 35+ years, I have assisted youth, adults, families, and organizations in reducing barriers to and facilitating elements of healthy growth, functioning, and the achievement of goals. I work collaboratively with clients for I don't feel that I'm an expert on someone else life. We learn together what will work for you as the therapy progresses and by the work you do in therapy, it is hoped that you will reach the goals that you set for yourself at the very first appointment.
In my work as a therapist and organizational consultant over the last 35+ years, I have assisted youth, adults, families, and organizations in reducing barriers to and facilitating elements of healthy growth, functioning, and the achievement of goals. I work collaboratively with clients for I don't feel that I'm an expert on someone else life. We learn together what will work for you as the therapy progresses and by the work you do in therapy, it is hoped that you will reach the goals that you set for yourself at the very first appointment.
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Number of Therapists in Federal Way, WA
200+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Federal Way, WA who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 89% | Depression |
| 76% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 71% | Relationship Issues |
| 71% | Self Esteem |
| 68% | Stress |
| 64% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 86% | Premera Blue Cross |
| 78% | Regence |
| 71% | Aetna |
How Therapists in Federal Way, WA see their clients
| 56% | In Person and Online | |
| 44% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 79% | Female | |
| 20% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |