Spirituality Therapists in Gig Harbor, WA
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Latisha Sternod
Counselor, MS, LMHC, MHP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Extensive research has shown therapy is most helpful when you are seen & heard by your therapist, and when your
spirituality
/religious beliefs are honored, not imposed.
Weeks, months, or possibly years pass while ignoring a nagging sensation in our minds/bodies. The sensation is communicating to us that something is not right. When we listen, we might notice a few things. In our work, we might feel overwhelmed, dissatisfied, or worthless. In our day-to-day life, we might feel irritated, guilty, or uncertain. Maybe we notice overall feelings of hopelessness, worry, and fatigue. We may have chronic stress, depressive feelings, and anxiety. We want to be free of these feelings and have more meaning in our lives, but we don’t know how to start or what to do next.
Full Circle Psychotherapy
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I treat a host of issues including: childhood and adult trauma, depression, anxiety, isolation, relationship challenges,
spirituality
, life transitions, aging, and grief and loss.
My therapeutic philosophy rests on the premise that entering into a therapy relationship is a sacred act, and should be treated accordingly. It takes courage to challenge the limiting beliefs accumulated along life's journey, and I hold deep respect for those who are willing to do so. I provide a safe and respectful environment where you can explore the patterns keeping you from living a more authentic life.
True Heart Mind Body Wellness
Counselor, BS, CC
Verified
Verified
Sometimes people see counseling/coaching as a process that could be negative: trying to decipher & share feelings, opening up old wounds, resistance to change. It’s uncomfortable and uncertain to delve deep into these areas of our life. We all want to live “our best lives”. We strive to be financially secure, take care of our physical health through diet & exercise, see the benefit of being social and doing fun things, attempt to engage in meaningful relationships, seek
spirituality
and a sense of transcendence. But we fail in many of these pursuits when we don't understand our own inner-workings.
Waitlist for new clients
Bethany N Donovan
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Are you looking to recover from trauma, anxiety, self-doubt, self-criticism, and negative thought patterns? Are you unsure of where to start and feeling overwhelmed? Are you looking for someone to shed some light in areas you cannot yet see clearly for yourself and to help you create a roadmap from where you are to where you want to be? We can create goals and a plan for moving forward together. If you're ready to put in the work it takes to heal and prefer a collaborative approach to therapy wherein you are in charge but will have a caring guide to walk beside you, then we will be a great match.
Hope Ahead Counseling PLLC / Shannon Rickert
Counselor, MS, LMHCA
Verified
Verified
I'm taking new clients ages 9 years old to 99! I also see couples and conduct family counseling too. In all situations, I love to see clients grow and change, living life to the fullest and thriving in relationships and all life circumstances. When people come to see me, they notice that I care, and want to understand their life story. Together, we discover that our lived experiences have shaped how we think about the world. Using a trauma and cognitive focused lens, we navigate those experiences in a safe way to encourage healing and growth.
Gail Henricksen
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified
Verified
It is difficult when our experiences include anxiety, trauma, and other issues resulting in biological, psychological and social stress.
Lauren Drake
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Suffering is unavoidable. But how we process our experiences is the difference between integrated healing and prolonging our aches. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, loss, or relationship disturbances, most of us are also experiencing an activation of our nervous system that keeps us hypervigilant and unable to truly integrate healing into our bodies. Therapy is a path to process and heal the challenges in our lives so that we can tap into our own intuitive wisdom, learn to resettle our nervous systems, and access meaningful lives that bring us joy.
Suzanne M Kirsch
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I believe the purpose of therapy is to support people in gaining personal insight, understanding of others perspectives, and integrating this information while planning new and improved responses and courses of action. As we are able to discover and express our hidden emotions and create new relational responses we then have the potential to change a distressed and rigid relationship into a more secure, safe and satisfying one. My commitment is to devote my full attention to you during our time together and to work with you as supportively, competently, responsibly, and professionally as I am able.
Not accepting new clients
Sandra Brannon Counseling PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Life can be confusing, even overwhelming at times, and it takes courage to ask for help. I provide a safe, supportive place for you to express where you are on your journey and to explore what you truly want for your life. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families who are motivated to find new ways of coping and relating.
Anne Douglass
Counselor, MA, LMHC, SUDP
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
I work with clients who struggle with relationship and family issues, dysfunctional families, family alcoholism/addiction, adult children of alcoholics (ACOA), stress, anxiety, depression, and codependency. I also work with perinatal mood disorders which includes traumatic birth, new mothers and working moms. My experience includes over a decade of working in community mental health, psychological research at University of Washington and Fred Hutch CRC, outpatient drug & alcohol treatment centers, and my private practice. I provide therapy to facilitate the pursuit of a healthy, peaceful and insight-oriented lifestyle.
Margy Clair
Counselor, LMHC, Life, Coach
Verified
Verified
My style is comfortable, relaxed, and laced with humor. I have been told that I inspire people to be their best. Having grown up in a large family, I learned about relationships, conflict, and the ups and downs of the human experience early on. I believe that we are all equipped with everything we need to create the life of our dreams. Part of my role is to hold the vision of health and healing until my clients have found it for themselves. I feel honored to be invited into their process.
Not accepting new clients
Wendy Becker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
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.
Cesar L Molina-Sisimit
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified
Verified
Accepting New Clients. I am dedicated to helping clients reach their therapy needs and goals, and I take a holistic and contextual approach to get clients to resolve their needs. I assess presenting issues in a holistic and contextual manner and maintain a strength-based practice. I use evidence-based modalities to help clients identify strengths and break down barriers. I work collaboratively with my clients in order to reach their desired potential for well-being and other mental health concerns. I tailored my therapeutic approach in order to best fit my client’s needs.
CW Counseling Services, PLLC
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I offer mental health therapy & solution-focused career/educational counseling. I treat a variety of issues/stressors, with emphasis on improving coping skills, emotion management, self-esteem, & wellness. You want a welcoming environment to address thought/emotion patterns & their influence on behavior. You are a client who wants to gain insight, make meaning, & take action toward your future. I will create opportunity for mindful reflection & give you the tools to become a more effective manager of your own life, whether that is addressing mental health, making career/education decisions, or increasing confidence with learning.
Deanna Cristel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Deanna brings 20 years of therapy experience to her work with young people and adults. She specializes in working with those dealing with the effects of trauma, PTSD, attachment issues, anxiety, depression, perinatal challenges, and relationship difficulties. Now more than ever, our children need emotional support and effective interventions to help them successfully navigate today. She is well seasoned in partnering with struggling parents and helping them get unstuck from frustrating patterns. She offers Emotion Coaching that teaches families to co-regulate, manage big emotions and build stronger bonds.
Not accepting new clients
Sheri A Lane
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling to communicate effectively with your spouse, partner, children or co-workers? Are you confused by the current circumstances you find yourself in? Life isn't easy, but finding someone to talk to about life's challenges should be. As a licensed Marriage and Family therapist, I am passionate about relationships and I am committed to helping individuals, couples and families reach their greatest potential. Using a collaborative approach, I offer my clients a safe environment to learn practical skills to help improve communication and decrease negativity in their relationships.
Sarah Farrell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Maybe you've been here before, clicked out of the tab, only to search again later. It is daunting scrolling through the pictures and trying to find the right face. You know...the one with whom you can share your story. The story lurking back in the corner of your mind that you might not feel ready to face. We all have a story to tell. Getting to know our own stories can be scary, terrifying even. It can be painful. However, finding the right person to help you learn about yourself is a task totally worth hanging in there—for a few more clicks, some e-mails, maybe some phone calls.
Summit Health Management, PLLC
Counselor, LMHC, CMHS
Verified
Verified
I am a partner in Summit Health Management, a group founded by an eclectic partnership of four established, experienced providers with the vision of offering a variety of therapeutic services to meet the needs of children, adolescents, adults, elders, couples, and families in our community. Our group’s mission is to provide the region with experienced, compassionate, professional, and proficient mental and behavioral health care. We offer a therapy and psychiatric care for all ages, presentations, relationships and disorders, including individual, couples, family and group therapy, as well as substance abuse recovery for all ages.
Waitlist for new clients
Matthew Antolick
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
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.
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
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Spirituality Therapists
What should I expect from therapy that incorporates a focus on spirituality?
Spirituality can mean different things to different individuals, depending on their experiences, beliefs, and life histories. Some individuals focus on strengthening their belief system, while others experience spirituality in secular ways, such as through meditation, yoga, or by spending time in nature. Clients can expect a therapist to help guide and grow their spirituality through any of these techniques, encouraging the individual to cope with the challenges they face and develop strategies to build resilience and purpose to improve their outlook in life.
What are the most common treatments that include spirituality?
There are several treatments that incorporate spirituality. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) helps a person examine and reframe their negative thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility. Existential therapy is most often used to address anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, apathy, despair, questions of identity, and feelings of purposelessness and existential dread. Transpersonal therapy focuses on a client’s spirituality and meaning in life and may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualization, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork.
Can therapy incorporating spirituality help atheistic or agnostic individuals?
Yes. For non-believers, spirituality can offer benefits including a greater sense of connection to others and to the natural world. An interest in spirituality may also spur individuals to pursue mindfulness practices, or to contemplate their purpose in life and how to achieve it.
How effective is spirituality as a therapeutic remedy?
Research suggests spirituality is generally beneficial for individuals. It is correlated with better health habits, such as less substance use, and an improved capacity to cope with stress and other mental health challenges. Increased spirituality can lead individuals to become more empathic and less materialistic, as well.