Life Coaching Therapists in Gig Harbor, WA

. My goals as a therapist isn't to fix people, but to work alongside my clients in a collaborative way; to help them discover their true authentic selves and uncover their true potential.I believe experiences are what shape a person's character, thus playing a vital role in the creation of our life stories. This belief is what aids each client in the discovery of their purpose and meaning in life . I believe that acknowledging and respecting a client's world view helps create a sense of hope and empowerment, which promotes increased strength and resilience.

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. Utilizing an "attitude of gratitude", I assist my clients in healing long standing issue as they move through incredibly difficult life circumstances and come away from them more healthy, happy, and whole. With an extensive background in physical fitness, holistic nutrition, & personal growth combined with over 20 years experience in mental health, I feel uniquely qualified to assist my clients in addressing and healing their "whole being".

Accepting NEW Clients - - - Are you living your best life ? Are you feeling stuck? I provide evidence based treatments to help you experience a life with meaning and purpose and to feel better quickly. During our sessions, my goal is for you to feel unconditional acceptance and compassion in our relationship. My style is friendly, light-hearted and I use humor quite a bit. I will work with your strengths and unique needs to cultivate an environment where you can learn the skills to boost the quality of your life .

My approach to counseling is to focus on strengths and help to assist with solutions rather than telling my patients what to do. My focus is to address short-term problems as well as long-term psychological well-being. The more you can tell me about what and how you are feeling, the more effectively I will be able to assist you in resolving your personal problems and issues. I believe all individuals are deserving of acceptance, respect, compassion, and understanding, and all children are capable of success in academics, extracurricular activities, and social interactions.

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.

I am passionate about working with individuals and couples. Navigating live's challenges can be really intimidating amidst the stressors of life , especially when they all start piling up and ways you used to cope before stop working. Before giving up, try seeking help from a qualified professional and learn new ways of understanding and interacting with your environment. By identifying and working through barriers, new patterns can be learned, and healing experiences can be found. Resources can be gained and emotional resilience can be improved. You can find the harmony you desire within your life , and it starts here.

I’m here to help you heal anxiety, create healthy relationships and reconnect with your true self so you can live the connected, authentic life that's waiting for you.

I'm taking new clients. I see adolescents (11+), adults, couples and families. I have in person appointments Monday, Thursday and Friday. I can also meet on Tuesdays for Telehealth. In our sessions, expect to grow, thrive in relationships and learn to healthily navigate life circumstances. Working together, we’ll discover that our lived experiences have shaped how we think about the world. Using a trauma and attachment focused lens we use those experiences to encourage healing and growth.

If you are tired of struggling, I can help you find a way through. If the wellbeing you know is possible continues to feel out of reach, I can walk with you and support you as we work together to find the root. If your relationship seems to take more energy and happiness than it gives, I can help you, or both of you, find and heal the places in your story that keep showing up in painful ways. My story is also one of loss, pain, and healing. I believe in the work I do and I am not only a therapist for others, but also in therapy myself, on my own healing journey. I believe in being poured into in order to pour well into others.

I believe in a holistic approach to therapy that addresses healing through the mind, body and spirit. I am Level 2 trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprograming) and come from a Christian perspective. I trust in the power of connecting deeply to my clients; by creating a safe space for them to be heard and loved can have a ripple effect throughout their healing journey.

I'm experienced working with minority communities including working with women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ clients. Minority groups, and couples, particularly those at the intersections of gender, race, and sexual orientation, are often underrepresented in fields of work such as business, tech, and entrepreneurship. I believe therapy should be a safe and non-judgmental space that empowers individuals to be able to push their own limits and views of themselves, in all aspects of their personal and professional lives. Being able to embrace oneself and each other is one of the strongest things a person can learn to do.

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.

I work with each person through a holistic and integrative lense. Whether I am completing an evaluation or providing therapy, it is not one size fits all. I take a lot of pride when a client tells me, “you’re not like my other therapist.” I’ve heard all sorts of reasons I’m not like others. Most often, I hear appreciation about my ability to validate and push for change at the same time. I provide individual and group therapy; working with older teenage and adult men and women. I also provide evaluation services in various areas, such as behavioral, emotional, personality, cognitive, sexual, and memory domains.

Wanna be your own #RelationshipGoals! I help folx evolve beyond the same old arguments, into an honest partnership that nourishes each of you individually + together! My approach is all about identifying the individual skills each of you need to co-create a loving partnership -- without trauma bonds or codependency. I work with all backgrounds + orientations + expressions that know how to Love in all different ways! We do the work that is right for YOUR partnership—not anyone else's. You'll also discover if it's time to release your relationship. AND if it is time... I'll help you do so in the most Loving way!

Is anxiety, overwhelm & past trauma making you feel like the walls are caving in? You’ve done everything “right” in life , only to realize that hasn’t made life any easier. Maybe you are one of those high achievers that succeeds at everything, or a people-pleaser terrified of confrontation. Either way – you feel out of control & ashamed, because - why can’t you figure this mental health stuff out? On top of all this, you are at a time of great transition, change & growth. Learning how to be an adult in a scary & unpredictable world can feel very lonely & sometimes crushing. Especially a world that seems like it’s going off the rails.

I believe that life transitions are a time to celebrate life and an opportunity for great growth. As director of the BLOOM Maternal and Infant Wellness Program, I specialize in supporting women and their families through the transition to parenthood. A unique and often challenging time punctuated with endings and new beginnings. Women and their families need and deserve to be nurtured and supported during this time. My areas of expertise include: The prevention and treatment of pregnancy and postpartum depression and anxiety, promoting healthy parent-child attachment, as well as strengthening and “baby-proofing” relationships.