Feminist Therapists in Fircrest, WA
Julie Stewart
Counselor, LMHC, CN, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fircrest, WA 98466 (Online Only)
I practice from an attachment theory lens, and utilize narrative therapy, feminist theory, and existential theories to support our work together.
We all need compassionate connection to grow and heal, and that is especially important in therapy. I provide a connection that is warm, yet intellectual, making sure to challenge your mind and heart for growth, support, and ultimately deeper relationships. I'm a good match for recovering perfectionists, women with ADHD/autism, anxiety concerns, depression, and those wanting support around chronic health conditions.
I practice from an attachment theory lens, and utilize narrative therapy, feminist theory, and existential theories to support our work together.
We all need compassionate connection to grow and heal, and that is especially important in therapy. I provide a connection that is warm, yet intellectual, making sure to challenge your mind and heart for growth, support, and ultimately deeper relationships. I'm a good match for recovering perfectionists, women with ADHD/autism, anxiety concerns, depression, and those wanting support around chronic health conditions.
Kelly Barber
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHP, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Fircrest, WA 98466 (Online Only)
I have worked with children and families in community mental health services for the past ten years. I earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of Washington in 2018 and am currently working toward independent licensure.
I have worked with children and families in community mental health services for the past ten years. I earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of Washington in 2018 and am currently working toward independent licensure.
Annalise Hertler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fircrest, WA 98466
Waitlist for new clients
Whether it be navigating a stressful life transition, feeling out of control in your environment, or finally feeling ready to process your past—everyone could use some additional support sometimes. Whatever it may be, we can figure it out together! My practice is centered around a client focused, strengths based, and trauma informed perspective. At my core I believe that the therapeutic alliance and relationship are integral to the success of an intervention, and I enjoy utilizing humor to strengthen and develop the therapeutic relationship!
Whether it be navigating a stressful life transition, feeling out of control in your environment, or finally feeling ready to process your past—everyone could use some additional support sometimes. Whatever it may be, we can figure it out together! My practice is centered around a client focused, strengths based, and trauma informed perspective. At my core I believe that the therapeutic alliance and relationship are integral to the success of an intervention, and I enjoy utilizing humor to strengthen and develop the therapeutic relationship!
Katherine McCaffree
Counselor, LMHC, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Fircrest, WA 98466 (Online Only)
I strongly believe that all clients are unique in their circumstances and needs. I believe that therapy is best done as a collaborative process between counselor and client. My goal is to build a partnership with you in which we can explore your thoughts, feelings, and ways of being in the world in a deeper way. I encourage my clients to find ways of being their best and most authentic selves and help them challenge beliefs and feelings that prevent them from doing so.
I strongly believe that all clients are unique in their circumstances and needs. I believe that therapy is best done as a collaborative process between counselor and client. My goal is to build a partnership with you in which we can explore your thoughts, feelings, and ways of being in the world in a deeper way. I encourage my clients to find ways of being their best and most authentic selves and help them challenge beliefs and feelings that prevent them from doing so.
Bryan Foster Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Fircrest, WA 98466 (Online Only)
Exclusively telehealth/virtual. Accepting new clients. I HELP people. Whether your relationship is in turmoil or you are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, or grief. If it's helping your child with behavior/emotional issues, or any other health/emotional concern. I have 20 years experience helping families and individuals navigate through the storms of life. I can help you do the same. I believe in giving clients (you) practical/useable tools that will help you overcome the worst that life can throw at you and enrich your life when the sailing is smooth. It's time to invest in yourself through the benefits of therapy.
Exclusively telehealth/virtual. Accepting new clients. I HELP people. Whether your relationship is in turmoil or you are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, or grief. If it's helping your child with behavior/emotional issues, or any other health/emotional concern. I have 20 years experience helping families and individuals navigate through the storms of life. I can help you do the same. I believe in giving clients (you) practical/useable tools that will help you overcome the worst that life can throw at you and enrich your life when the sailing is smooth. It's time to invest in yourself through the benefits of therapy.
Kathryn S Crabb
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fircrest, WA 98466
All of us, including you, were born with a core self that’s vibrant, inviolable, and indomitable. It’s still there inside, waiting patiently for each of us to work through the layers of difficulties, frustrations, and self-doubt that have accumulated over the years. When we do that difficult work, we’re able to live more from the core self and less from the wounded layer that so many of us have adopted out of painful necessity. In therapy we'll clarify confusions, heal the hurt places, and connect with your core self so you can live with more ease, truth, and self-love.
All of us, including you, were born with a core self that’s vibrant, inviolable, and indomitable. It’s still there inside, waiting patiently for each of us to work through the layers of difficulties, frustrations, and self-doubt that have accumulated over the years. When we do that difficult work, we’re able to live more from the core self and less from the wounded layer that so many of us have adopted out of painful necessity. In therapy we'll clarify confusions, heal the hurt places, and connect with your core self so you can live with more ease, truth, and self-love.
Valerie St. John
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fircrest, WA 98466
Waitlist for new clients
My treatment helps increase self-awareness and insight while challenging unbalanced thought processes. Enhancing self-worth and self-acceptance is a core theme for my clients. Common issues I work with are depression, anxiety, disordered eating, PTSD/trauma, panic, mild dissociation, perfectionism, people-pleasing, codependency, and performance anxiety. My trauma-informed and integrative approach involves a reflective, person-centered openness, where you can develop introspection, safely release emotions, and discover your true authentic self.
My treatment helps increase self-awareness and insight while challenging unbalanced thought processes. Enhancing self-worth and self-acceptance is a core theme for my clients. Common issues I work with are depression, anxiety, disordered eating, PTSD/trauma, panic, mild dissociation, perfectionism, people-pleasing, codependency, and performance anxiety. My trauma-informed and integrative approach involves a reflective, person-centered openness, where you can develop introspection, safely release emotions, and discover your true authentic self.
Robyn Hansen
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fircrest, WA 98466
Accepting New Clients: We all experience challenges that take us off course or leave us feeling "off." Sometimes, time is all that is needed; other times, we need more. If you are hurting, anxious, scared, or grieving, you deserve someone who will listen and offer empathy, understanding, and warmth. This is my specialty. Counseling is a collaborative process. The therapeutic relationship between you and me is essential in helping you find new and effective ways of navigating your challenges and reaching your goals.
Accepting New Clients: We all experience challenges that take us off course or leave us feeling "off." Sometimes, time is all that is needed; other times, we need more. If you are hurting, anxious, scared, or grieving, you deserve someone who will listen and offer empathy, understanding, and warmth. This is my specialty. Counseling is a collaborative process. The therapeutic relationship between you and me is essential in helping you find new and effective ways of navigating your challenges and reaching your goals.
Tim Neumann
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, CMHS, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Fircrest, WA 98466 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am a white, neurodivergent, pansexual, cismale, and 3rd generation Italian-North European immigrant living on Puyallup / Steilacoom lands (Fircrest, WA) but born and raised in Očhéthi Šakówiŋ / Wahpekute lands (Minneapolis, MN). I work from a place that acknowledges my own identity and privileges in effort to help clients address their own identity, struggles, and role in systems of oppression. I value activism and allyship including addressing political issues directly in my work, examining my own assumptions and blind spots, and working to always increase my awareness of oppression and systemic issues.
I am a white, neurodivergent, pansexual, cismale, and 3rd generation Italian-North European immigrant living on Puyallup / Steilacoom lands (Fircrest, WA) but born and raised in Očhéthi Šakówiŋ / Wahpekute lands (Minneapolis, MN). I work from a place that acknowledges my own identity and privileges in effort to help clients address their own identity, struggles, and role in systems of oppression. I value activism and allyship including addressing political issues directly in my work, examining my own assumptions and blind spots, and working to always increase my awareness of oppression and systemic issues.
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Ann Gugger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
University Place, WA 98466
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself as I am, then I change” (Carl Rogers). This is the work of therapy. I approach this work holistically, attending to how each of us is impacted by past and present relationships, and by systemic influences. My perspective is grounded in humanistic and attachment theories, and influenced by multicultural and feminist thinking, with an emphasis on counteracting oppression and treating other traumas. Research has demonstrated that our bodies hold important information that contributes to healing, therefore I incorporate body-based techniques into therapy as well.
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself as I am, then I change” (Carl Rogers). This is the work of therapy. I approach this work holistically, attending to how each of us is impacted by past and present relationships, and by systemic influences. My perspective is grounded in humanistic and attachment theories, and influenced by multicultural and feminist thinking, with an emphasis on counteracting oppression and treating other traumas. Research has demonstrated that our bodies hold important information that contributes to healing, therefore I incorporate body-based techniques into therapy as well.
Anne Mauro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, DHS, CST, CSE, CST-S
Verified Verified
48 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98406 (Online Only)
Are you frustrated with your sexual relationship(s)? Are you struggling with breakdowns in communication around sex? Are you feeling distance from your partner(s) and feel the loneliness creeping in? People normally see me when they need support in the "bedroom". If intimacy is a concern, seeking assistance through sex therapy can be a transformative journey. Sex therapy can help you move past barriers and teach you new skills that will enhance your relationship and improve sex life. Together, we can process concerns and work towards creating realistic and sustainable change. My clients include adult individuals and relationships.
Are you frustrated with your sexual relationship(s)? Are you struggling with breakdowns in communication around sex? Are you feeling distance from your partner(s) and feel the loneliness creeping in? People normally see me when they need support in the "bedroom". If intimacy is a concern, seeking assistance through sex therapy can be a transformative journey. Sex therapy can help you move past barriers and teach you new skills that will enhance your relationship and improve sex life. Together, we can process concerns and work towards creating realistic and sustainable change. My clients include adult individuals and relationships.
Spencer Erwin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98406
I am currently offering both Telehealth and in-person sessions. I work specifically with clients who have a desire to learn more about themselves, and to increase their experience of vulnerability. While employing a holistic mind, body and spirit perspective, my approach validates each client as having the answers and abilities within themselves to become the best person they can be.
I am currently offering both Telehealth and in-person sessions. I work specifically with clients who have a desire to learn more about themselves, and to increase their experience of vulnerability. While employing a holistic mind, body and spirit perspective, my approach validates each client as having the answers and abilities within themselves to become the best person they can be.
Joyce Moody, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
University Place, WA 98466
I like people and enjoy getting to know and understand them. There are many ways we can get stuck or get weighed down in life issues. It is exciting for me to assist others in finding ways to get on with living. I believe this occurs when a client feels comfortable in the relationship with their therapist. As a therapist, my first task is to provide a safe environment for a person to experience themselves in new ways.
I like people and enjoy getting to know and understand them. There are many ways we can get stuck or get weighed down in life issues. It is exciting for me to assist others in finding ways to get on with living. I believe this occurs when a client feels comfortable in the relationship with their therapist. As a therapist, my first task is to provide a safe environment for a person to experience themselves in new ways.
Michael 'bucky' Hourigan
Counselor, MM, MT-BC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University Place, WA 98466
If you are someone who "breaks the mold," or someone who always felt out of place, I am here to help explore that experience. Whether you identify as LGBTQ+, Neurodiverse, or even a "gamer," you have unique parts of yourself that require an understanding that one size does not fit all. Depression, anxiety, and trauma responses can all be a result of living in a world that might not understand you; I want to create a therapeutic space where you feel safe to be authentically you.
If you are someone who "breaks the mold," or someone who always felt out of place, I am here to help explore that experience. Whether you identify as LGBTQ+, Neurodiverse, or even a "gamer," you have unique parts of yourself that require an understanding that one size does not fit all. Depression, anxiety, and trauma responses can all be a result of living in a world that might not understand you; I want to create a therapeutic space where you feel safe to be authentically you.
Sarah Sanderson
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CMHS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98406 (Online Only)
I provide individual therapy and coaching services to adults. Therapy is an active process of change. My role as your therapist is to guide and support you in strengthening your sense of self and personal power to make changes in your life. I strive to create a highly collaborative working relationship founded in respect and honesty.
I provide individual therapy and coaching services to adults. Therapy is an active process of change. My role as your therapist is to guide and support you in strengthening your sense of self and personal power to make changes in your life. I strive to create a highly collaborative working relationship founded in respect and honesty.
Alexi Atkinson
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98406
You're already whole and already enough. Maybe life experiences have left you feeling otherwise. Those feelings are worthy of being heard, and it's also possible to shift. I believe that the words you say to yourself, about yourself, have a profound impact on the way you move through these experiences. Therapy can empower you to skillfully notice patterns in your present and understand your past in a new, more supportive way so you can release the narratives that hold you back. You have everything you need within you to reclaim a life that feels good on the inside. An effective therapist can help you uncover and embrace it.
You're already whole and already enough. Maybe life experiences have left you feeling otherwise. Those feelings are worthy of being heard, and it's also possible to shift. I believe that the words you say to yourself, about yourself, have a profound impact on the way you move through these experiences. Therapy can empower you to skillfully notice patterns in your present and understand your past in a new, more supportive way so you can release the narratives that hold you back. You have everything you need within you to reclaim a life that feels good on the inside. An effective therapist can help you uncover and embrace it.
Jennifer Stewart
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98406 (Online Only)
Asking for help is a sign of strength, and you do not need to undertake the healing journey alone. You deserve to live a fulfilling life and I am here to help you build it. I approach psychotherapy with the belief that increased insight, effective coping skills, and a strong therapeutic relationship are cornerstones to facilitating positive behavioral change. I have experience working with teenagers and adults with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, phobias, and bipolar disorder. I help manage maladaptive thinking, challenging feelings, and behavioral patterns that interfere with your quality of life.
Asking for help is a sign of strength, and you do not need to undertake the healing journey alone. You deserve to live a fulfilling life and I am here to help you build it. I approach psychotherapy with the belief that increased insight, effective coping skills, and a strong therapeutic relationship are cornerstones to facilitating positive behavioral change. I have experience working with teenagers and adults with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, phobias, and bipolar disorder. I help manage maladaptive thinking, challenging feelings, and behavioral patterns that interfere with your quality of life.
Lindsey Nickell
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CHT, YTT200
Verified Verified
University Place, WA 98466
Waitlist for new clients
Do you find yourself reading the same articles to help with anxiety, depression and/or trauma and feeling like there is more that you would like to uncover? If you are looking for a more layered and meaningful approach to therapy, I may be able to help. I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and ADHD and work hard to help you reexamine your situation in ways you might not have used before and find the tools to take control of your life. I also post weekly at Calm Body, Quiet Mind - an all things mental and bodily health newsletter found on Substack. I'm looking forward to meeting you!
Do you find yourself reading the same articles to help with anxiety, depression and/or trauma and feeling like there is more that you would like to uncover? If you are looking for a more layered and meaningful approach to therapy, I may be able to help. I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and ADHD and work hard to help you reexamine your situation in ways you might not have used before and find the tools to take control of your life. I also post weekly at Calm Body, Quiet Mind - an all things mental and bodily health newsletter found on Substack. I'm looking forward to meeting you!
Katy Brown
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98405
Whether it is healing from trauma & grief, struggling with self-worth & relationships, or feeling paralyzed with anxiety, I recognize how debilitating mental health and difficult life experiences can be on your happiness and fulfillment. As a therapist, I am passionate about helping individuals heal from all types of traumas and navigate the complexities of grief. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, or feeling dependent on others, I want to assist you in changing negative thoughts that hold you back from feeling whole and being your true self.
Whether it is healing from trauma & grief, struggling with self-worth & relationships, or feeling paralyzed with anxiety, I recognize how debilitating mental health and difficult life experiences can be on your happiness and fulfillment. As a therapist, I am passionate about helping individuals heal from all types of traumas and navigate the complexities of grief. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, or feeling dependent on others, I want to assist you in changing negative thoughts that hold you back from feeling whole and being your true self.
Maximilian Willson
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98405 (Online Only)
I work with people to help them through hard times. I do all I can to make my clients feel understood, and then we work together to develop and implement techniques to improve their lives. This may mean making it though a change in life, or working to build back to health that has been lost. I try to address every part of my client's life and work to bring them into a fuller expression of themself.
I work with people to help them through hard times. I do all I can to make my clients feel understood, and then we work together to develop and implement techniques to improve their lives. This may mean making it though a change in life, or working to build back to health that has been lost. I try to address every part of my client's life and work to bring them into a fuller expression of themself.
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Feminist Therapists
How does feminist therapy work?
Feminist therapy sessions are not only personal but often cultural or political in nature, as the approach is based on the belief that people are affected by, and often struggle with, cultural and societal norms and biases, and need to move beyond those external pressures or stressors to tap their own confidence and engage more fully in their own identity. Sessions may therefore include discussions of sexism, diversity, and gender issues and talk of steps toward greater empowerment for patients who believe they have been silenced and seek to raise their voices.
What are examples of feminist therapy techniques?
Along with traditional talk therapy and analysis, a feminist therapist may employ techniques such as role-playing and assertiveness training to help clients build their self-esteem so that they feel they can act freely, and not based on cultural expectations or gender roles dictated by others. A feminist therapist may also engage in bibliotherapy, offering suggested readings on gender identity or social power inequities as they work toward viewing mental-health concerns through a broad cultural lens before focusing on how they affect the individual. Somatic therapy techniques, with an emphasis on body awareness, self-compassion, and mindfulness practices are also often part of feminist therapist practice.
How long does feminist therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for feminist therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. It may take some time to become comfortable discussing personal issues, but once a client feels they can do so, they could expect therapy to last for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.
Does feminist therapy work?
As a relatively recent therapeutic technique, there is not yet a body of evidence proving the efficacy of feminist therapy. However, the approach is based on proven core principles of talk therapy, with a particular emphasis on developing a therapeutic relationship based on equality and authentic connection between therapist and client and discovering and building on clients’ personal strengths to help them gain a greater sense of personal power and agency.