Anxiety Therapists in Gig Harbor, WA
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Sandra A Milton
Counselor, LICSW, ACSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are experiencing interpersonal difficulties, depression, grief/loss,
anxiety
, infidelity (either the faithful or the unfaithful partner), or confusion regarding their current or future life situation.
It is my hope that clients gain from counseling specific tools they can apply to their lives to feel better equipped in dealing effectively with their life circumstances. I tailor my counseling to the needs of the client, using various therapeutic techniques to provide clients skills such as communication, emotion management, coping, parenting, etc. I incorporate an educational component, presenting information to enhance knowledge regarding various issues that clients face. I often include homework to make use of the time between sessions. When desired by the client, I approach their circumstances from a biblical perspective.
Waitlist for new clients
Lindsey Nickell
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CHT, YTT200
Verified
Verified
Are you looking for a more in depth approach to counseling? One that surpasses the typical coping strategies and explanations of behavior? Are you feeling as if you need deeper conversations about the nature of what is happening with you, your family and friends and perhaps the world at large? Do you find yourself reading the same articles to help with
anxiety
and/or depression 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.
Catherine Mcnaughton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have a passion and specialize in couple and family distress including issues of trust, power and emotion in relationships, alcohol and substance abuse and best outcomes for families and individuals. I have worked with teenagers at home and at schools with their depression,
anxiety
and eating disorders. I am trained in various of therapy modulates including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution focus therapy, and Interpersonal psychotherapy.
Kathy A. Pregnall
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CMHS, CCTP
Verified
Verified
Seeking counseling can be one of the most difficult decisions a person can make. It is also one of the bravest decisions. Day to day life is stressful, and at times, life tosses us a curveball. My goal is to help you identify your strengths, and help you navigate through the stresses and transitions that many people struggle with. You are not alone, and I am so glad that you are here. Some of my areas of focus are on addressing
anxiety
, depression, trauma, relationship issues, as well as family dynamics.
Mattie Harrison
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
She works with individuals ages 13 and older dealing with trauma,
anxiety
, depression, grief and other adjustment disorders, as well as families and couples managing conflict and relationship problems.
Mattie obtained her Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pacific Lutheran University in 2016. Mattie's graduate studies focused on couple and individual therapy with internships at the Chaplain Family Life Center on JBLM and the PLU Couples and Family Therapy Clinic. Her clinical experience began with teens experiencing grief and most recently has been focused on clients age 60+ in Older Adult Services at MultiCare Behavioral Health in Puyallup.
Nathalie Harris-Eckel
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with individuals and couples dealing with life transitions,
anxiety
, grief, relational issues, and women’s issues. I am passionate about working with clients who are interested in exploring their challenges and working towards personal goals that will lead to experiencing a more fulfilling life.
Wendy Becker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I have a practice specialty of working with adults and seniors with
anxiety
disorders, stress, relationship and/or family issues and life transitions.
If you are struggling with your mental health, I want you to know you are not alone and it can get better. Reaching out for help isn't always easy, but it will be worth it. Video therapy sessions with me are a safe, supportive and non-judgmental experience. My goal is to help you understand yourself and your situation and to provide you with practical tools to help you manage life in a healthier way.
Ann Darin-Amos
Licensed Mental Health Counselor , LMHC
Verified
Verified
Ann has significant experience working with clients experiencing adjustment problems, trauma effects, mood disorders, depression,
anxiety
, relationship struggles, gender dysphoria and issues related to those who identify as LGBTQ+.
Ann completed her Master's in Counseling Psychology Degree at St. Martin's University in 2004. She has worked in a variety of social services and behavioral health settings to include: Community Mental Health Care, Early Childhood Education, as a Military Family Life Counselor serving active duty military members and their families and in private practice. Ann utilizes as multi modality treatment approach to treat a variety of symptoms and situations.
David Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We all can be vulnerable to the twists, turns, and pressures that life presents to us. I provide a safe, respectful, and comfortable space for you to learn how to better cope with life has brought you. I believe that you bring strengths, and resources with you that can help you to reach your goals in therapy and my approaches are matched to you as a unique individual. I have over 20 years experience working in a variety of areas such as treating trauma and abuse, dissociative disorders, parenting, divorce/separation,
anxiety
, and mood disorders.
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.
Sheryl Eva Adams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
My goal in counseling is to help my patients go from where they are to where they want to be. I provide a nurturing, emotionally safe environment for people experiencing life transitions, grief and loss. My patients learn to: 1) understand and better manage
anxiety
, stress, life transitions, relationships, sleep problems, and disturbing thoughts; 2) identify innate gifts, talents, strengths; 3) develop and work toward achievable goals.
Elizabeth M Humes
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CEDS
Verified
Verified
I specialize in Lifespan Integration Therapy with lasting change for those struggling with
anxiety
, physical issues and trauma.
Life can be very confusing at times for all of us. I welcome you to take the time for yourself to gain perspective on life's struggles. There can be great benefits in the process! I treat depression/
anxiety
, trauma, ADHD, Eating Disorders, and marital issues. My office is warm and cozy as we journey together thru the healing process. I use a narrative, solution-focused, CBT modality, Lifespan Integration for clearing trauma, along with a bit of humor over life's bumps. You are welcome to join me for your heart, soul, and body health!
Aimee Tesdahl
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LMFTA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I love to work with adults of any age with various concerns including depression,
anxiety
, trauma, relational issues and grief.
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.
Valerie St. John
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I generally treat adults and teens (16+) in improving self awareness/insight while challenging unbalanced thought processes. Overall enhancing of self-worth and self-acceptance is a core theme for my clients. Common issues I work with are depression,
anxiety
, eating disorders and disordered eating, PTSD/trauma, obsessive-compulsive, mild dissociation, self-harm, perfectionism, life transitions, relationship issues, and codependency. 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.
Manny Occhiogrosso
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Manny has over 20 years of experience in the mental health field working with individuals, couples and families. He specializes in treating trauma,
anxiety
disorders, depression, and marriage and family conflict. He is trained in a wide variety of therapeutic approaches including CBT, Psychodynamic Approaches, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). He tailors and paces the treatment according to your needs and goals so you can achieve results quickly.
Ian Chittle
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Anxiety
and depression can be overcome.
I help people that are feeling anxious and depressed, feel less anxious and depressed. Your mind replays the past and dwells on the future, sending you into
panic
or making it hard to get out of bed. Your stomach is queasy, your neck is tight, and you feel like you can never quite relax. It feels like others don't see or trust the challenges you face and the effort you actually put in to just get by. You feel uncomfortable in your own skin and unaccepted wherever you go and crave a place that you can truly be yourself, un-judged and appreciated for your unique ideas and qualities. We are going to figure this out together.
Not accepting new clients
Eunice Setiawan
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My expertise includes
anxiety
, depression, trauma/complex-trauma/PTSD, military/aviation families, families, parenting, multicultural/identity issues, family of origin issues, and foster care/adoption.
Not accepting new clients as of May 2023. Please contact me to join my waitlist (approximately 3-6 months). I enjoy working with adults, children/adolescents, and families. I believe that counseling needs to be a safe and brave space to process hard topics. I value trust, respect, culture, education, and fun in my work which inclines towards empathic, trauma-informed, attachment, and strength-based approaches. I am trained in EMDR- an evidenced-based trauma therapy.
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Not accepting new clients
Jaime DiGiovanna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LiCSWA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specializes in trauma, depression,
anxiety
, challenges with substance use, and serving LGBTQIA+ clients.
I have worked with a broad base of clients and stay grounded in a trauma informed, person-centered approach. I work with both teens and adults. In my career as a therapist, I has worked with patients ranging in age from 6 years old to over 70 in a variety of environments. I see each of my patients as the expert of their own lives.
Not accepting new clients
David R. Moore - - Jill Nealey-Moore
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
David Moore specializes in relationship difficulties, life transitions, stress/
anxiety
management, & couples therapy.
Utilizing evidence-based interventions, we specialize in helping individuals & couples achieve greater personal growth, manage stress, enhance relationships, and improve their overall health & well being. In addition to relieving distress and helping you break free from unwanted patterns in your relationships with self and others, we also work to help you learn new coping skills and gain greater insight into yourself to prevent future difficulties.
Not accepting new clients
Charaine E Herald
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I work with adults of all ages, individuals and couples, who are experiencing problems with
anxiety
, depression, post traumatic stress (including stress related to prior abuse and neglect), eating disorders, and relational problems (repairing and strengthening current relationships;identifying and changing relational patterns that cause problems in living). I work with persons who are experiencing
panic
attacks, phobic avoidance, intrusions, maladaptive anger, grief, and stress-related physical problems. I also work with persons challenged with a variety of adjustment problems and life transitions (e.g.,transition to young adulthood, family communication difficulties, divorce, career change, mid-life crisis, retirement).
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.