Therapists in Gig Harbor, WA

Gail Henricksen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified
Verified
As a systemic therapist, I am dedicated to guiding individuals, couples, and families through their inner complexities, fostering healing, growth, and self-discovery. I approach clients holistically, considering their relationships and connections using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model as a foundation. This dynamic model identifies and works with inner subpersonalities, promoting self-compassion and self-acceptance. I tailor this approach to individual needs, incorporating additional methods when necessary, fostering transformative change at personal and relational levels.
Not accepting new clients

Catherine McMonigle
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My style of therapy is warm, accepting, and compassionate. After having trained extensively and been witness to countless stories of transformation, I can say with certainty that healing is absolutely possible. This is an invitation to break free from painful experiences, beliefs, and thought patterns that keep you from living the life you want, and leave you feeling hopeless or weary. I am guided by the belief that what you need to heal is already within you. Together, we will discover your internal source of strength and wisdom.

Patricia Milligan
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Have you ever been made to feel like you can do nothing right? Do you question your ability to make a decision? Are you anxious, on edge, depressed or even lonely? Authentic Thoughts is a counseling practice that helps you move from where you are to your true authentic self.

Colleen Bebich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
My style of therapy is warm, accepting and compassionate. I am here to walk alongside you as you navigate life's challenges and pursue personal growth. Therapy is the beginning of new possibilities and scheduling an appointment is a brave first step. I provide a safe space to share your story where you can explore difficult emotions and struggles. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, difficult relationships, parenting struggles, grief or issues with work/life balance. You are the expert in your own life and your experiences are uniquely your own. We will work together to gain new skills and achieve desired goals.

Vanessa Gilchrist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My trauma-informed approach invites a space of safety, warmth, and authenticity where we navigate issues and process emotions together to enhance resiliency, trust, and self-worth. It is my hope that therapy and our therapeutic alliance will provide you with opportunity for healing, empowerment, and re-authoring of life stories for positive change and growth toward personal fulfillment. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families seeking to process through various struggles and difficulties using evidence-based treatments.

Taelor Poncin Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MHP
Verified
Verified
I commend you on this phase of your dynamic journey and honor that whatever has brought you here may be a welcomed opportunity for growth. Through the process of psychotherapy individuals can explore where personal and relationship change may be needed and where old painful patterns may be released. I work to assist my clients with navigating life's challenges, strengthening their relationship to themselves/others, focusing on symptom management/alleviation, along with compassionate and creative exploration into the past to understand current impact.

Nathan P. Lee Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified
Verified
As we adapt to the ‘new normal,’ many of us are experiencing increased feelings of anxiety, grief, and loneliness. You're not alone if the details of recent events (e.g., climate change, COVID, and socio-political unrest) have you feeling lost and overwhelmed. You're also not alone if it's more challenging to invest energy towards your self care and personal growth - or if it has become more difficult to focus and complete tasks at school and/or work as a result. Restoring a sense of balance in your life and reconnecting with your best self is within reach - and you'll soon learn to navigate our 'new normal' with a renewed purpose.
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
& Online
Jen Cote
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Life is hard. Sometimes simply existing is hard. The amount of energy it takes to even appear like you are doing well can feel exhausting. To the world around you, you may look competent, successful and happy. Inwardly you are stressed most of the time, trying to keep it together and don’t know how to dig out of this hole. To the broken hearted, beat down, traumatized, marginalized, forgotten about or neglected people I am searching for you.

Maureen Turner
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Maureen Turner, Psy.D. is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in the diagnostic evaluation of children. Dr. Turner earned undergraduate and graduate degrees at Stanford University. She then completed her doctoral work at Pepperdine University and her post-doctoral training at the Center on Human Development and Disability at the University of Washington Medical Center. She is experienced in assessing a wide range of children from birth through adolescence and especially enjoys providing assessments for young children, including infants, toddlers and pre-school aged kids.

Daniel Figueira
Counselor, LMHC, NBCC, MS
Verified
Verified
***At this time we have a substantial waitlist, but if you would like to be added we would be glad to hear from you.*** I believe that all of us have the ability to be great, but there are challenges that get in the way. My passion is to help you realize who you are and what you can accomplish despite those challenges. I want to motivate and help you to do the work you need to be a better person, spouse, partner, parent, or friend. I know that we all have things going on, my goal is to be there for you through it, good or bad. Building you up or being there through a tough time that's what therapy is for.

Aimee Tesdahl
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LMFTA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you looking for someone that you connect with, provides compassion and support, and helps you process through your concerns? It can be hard to find the right therapist for you. My hope is that you would feel safe, understood and accepted in counseling. I work collaboratively with clients to help them manage concerns in their life. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, putting your needs first and providing you the tools you need to find healing.
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Rion Lee Tisino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMHCA, LSWAA
Verified
Verified
As I thought of the mission for Tisino Family Services, I thought of strength's-based. TFS facilitates children, youth, adults, and families back into the arms of what family means. One important goal of TFS is to reduce recidivism and teach preventative steps for sustaintainability. So often, I see individuals dealing with unmitigated trauma, self-identified barriers, and generational disadvantages without coping skills. This mission implements practical skills with persistence that capture the attention of specialized techniques that provides significant breakthroughs of unstable mental health and increase healthy living.

Acacia Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified
Verified
Many of us have experienced trauma in our lives, whether it be in our childhood as adults or just being individuals in our society. Without proper treatment, the effects of trauma can render us at stuck points in our lives The anxiety, panic, ruminations, and fear, are all too much to cope with on your own. You find yourself stuck in the past unable to move forward. Maybe you have mastered other things in your life, yet still, past hurts and traumas are weighing on you and you feel it’s time to heal. There is a solution and now is the time.
Waitlist for new clients

Cara Myhre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with a variety of adult clients. If you are ready to work to improve your mental health, I’m happy to support you. I especially enjoy working with people who are healing from traumatic experiences, whether that trauma is physical, psychological, or interpersonal. I believe we work better together if you understand the purpose of what we’re doing in therapy.

Ann Silvers
Counselor, MA, LMHC, RH
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Everyone can use a little help sometimes. Whether it's working through a personal or relationship problem, crisis, decision, transition, or loss; changing a habit; overcoming anxiety or roadblocks to success; or learning how to make a good relationship better & increase the likelihood it will be long & happy; I'm here to help. Clients describe me as: "easy to connect with," "resourceful," "energetic," "patient," "pragmatic: concerned with practical results," "logical: can go from the big picture to the application," "skill-building: gives you tools you can use today," as well as "has a great sense of humor."

Teresa R Renner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My passion is to motivate, educate and support the deepest level of healing and highest level of achievement available to my clients, personally, professionally and in their relationships. I support and assist my clients in healing long standing issue as they move through incredibly difficult life circumstances and come away from them with a deeper understanding and appreciation of themselves and others. Utilizing my training in fitness, holistic nutrition, & personal growth combined with over 20 years experience in mental health, I feel uniquely qualified to assist my clients in understanding and healing their "whole being".

Mark R Ferrer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
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.
Waitlist for new clients

Kimberly Inez Pierce
Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, PLLC
Verified
Verified
Life is difficult (M. Scott Peck). I remember reading that in his book and thought yes, it is! And sometimes we don’t have the tools to manage the difficult times or move through and beyond them. That is why I became a therapist because life is difficult and sometimes, we need support and help to move forward. My goal is to establish a safe environment where adults and children can take the time to process difficulties in life. Through this process you will find your strengths, develop new ways of coping and discover new insights. I enjoy working with both children and adults in a variety of areas, including childhood and adult tra
Not accepting new clients

Lani Kish
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Navigating unexpected situations or traumas, dealing with anxiety/depression can overwhelm our sense of being present in the moment and we may feel trapped inside our feelings. Sometimes difficulties have been present since childhood, left unattended or pushed down repeatedly over the years. Some clients come to counseling seeking ways to deal with a specific trauma, domestic violence, grief, loss, anger, or other distressing emotions, leaving someone feeling isolated, stuck, and without resources. Taking the next step, asking for help inside of counseling, brings you closer to the destination of recovery.

Stefanie Hauer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified
Verified
I believe that each person has a unique story and I stay curious as to what that is. I am Level 2 trained in EMDR and Level 2 trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy. I trust in the power of attunement to my clients; by creating a safe space for them to be heard and loved, powerful changes can occur. If you're feeling stuck, I hope I can provide a safe, comfortable place for you to navigate those rough waters and get you to the shore. We are made to be in community, so I focus on healing the connections in relationships and also lean towards a solution-focused mindset. I love working with adolescents through adults.
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
& Online
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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?
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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.