Therapists in Lacey, WA

Feeling stuck, wanting to heal past wounds, or just curious about adding more knowledge to your mental health tool belt? Maybe you and I could work together. Life is tough. Life does not always go as predicted. Childhood can seem scattered, stressful, and full of high emotions. Events from childhood can creep into adulthood impacting daily life. Maybe it is time to process those files you have stored away and deeply heal.

Now accepting new couples! Are you too familiar with feelings like hurt, isolation, or helplessness? If so, you know these can zap the life out of you and your partner, not to mention your relationship. I believe all these feelings can arise from one common enemy, disconnection. Whether that disconnection arose from stress, conflict, infidelity, a diagnosis, or from simply feeling "off," disconnection makes it harder for us to thrive under life’s stressors, let alone build the relationship we want.

If you are navigating interpersonal conflict, working through past hurts, adverse life experiences or trauma; are experiencing anxiety or stress, are overwhelmed by life transitions/life changes; maybe you find yourself struggling with the uncertainty of launching into adulthood. I could be a good fit for you. I support my clients to unpack and gain understanding of underlying issues of old wounds while healing from traumatic experiences; to find calm, confidence and clarity in life choices while navigating change; develop deep personal insights and improve emotional balance.

Are you struggling in your relationships? I work with couples and individuals around communication and intimacy. Do you struggle with self esteem? Finally become your happiest, healthiest, and most genuine self. You have the capacity to make changes in your life. Therapy can help you to feel more comfortable in your own skin. If you are finally ready to make a change, I'm here to help.

Please email me. You will receive a more accurate response. Anyone who truly wants help with their mental health or daily living problems. I have had the privilege of working with people of multiple cultures, races, and ages. I work with brief problems in daily living to issues that include complex medical issues/trauma. I work with both adults and relationships. I don't expect people to change their "personality". I strive to help people find what works for them and to help them enhance their lives.

We often go to counseling when we are seeking something; whether it be healing, insight, peace within ourselves, healthy relationships, or a sense of wholeness in our lives and selves. Anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, experiences from our past, relationship struggles, and other emotional challenges may get in the way of our ability to find that which we seek. Identifying, understanding, and healing from that pain can help us to achieve an increased sense of contentment and peace within our lives, and increased ability to manage events and relationships that can often be difficult.

Our extensive experience in mental health and marriage/family counseling enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, and psychological care. Our spectrum of care ranges from casual self exploration to more persistent mental health needs. We provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples to support your treatment goals and healing.

I work with adults and young adults (16+) to address challenges with suffering and experiential avoidance. I have experience supporting those with depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and many other psychiatric conditions. I enjoy working with those who are willing to face their feelings and emotions, and to engage in meaningful living through committed action. I believe it is important to explore one's values to establish goals that are rich in purpose and direction. I encourage those I work with to ask themselves "what have I been through?" vs. "what is wrong with me?"

Have a relationship that's in trouble? Coping with a traumatic past? Overwhelmed by life changes? Struggling with depression, anxiety, or other emotional challenges? I have worked in the fields of psychology, education, and sociology for over 20 years. I've seen a lot in that time - from couples in crisis to veterans struggling with trauma to seniors facing grief, loss, and aging issues. I also have experience assisting youth and families involved with CPS, foster care, and the juvenile justice system.

I believe therapy is about development and progression. Therapy can often be a challenging process. Recognizing that change can be hard at times, I strive to provide a safe, confidential, and comfortable atmosphere. I work hard to balance a client's desire to change and the need for support and stability, by providing a challenging yet nurturing environment. My goals are to help people increase their understanding and awareness of their own influences in their lives, to help clients develop the best relationships possible and reach a better understanding for positive and lasting change.

My name is Dr. Susan Stucchi. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and other life difficulties. My approach to treatment is integrative and flexible. I also use EMDR to address problems stemming from trauma. My clinical expertise has developed over the course of many years of providing treatment to a very diverse group of people.

It is quite common to experience difficulties throughout life. When these difficulties arise an individual may seek the assistance of a counselor or therapist in order to better understand and deal with the issues. Deciding to seek counseling is the first step in change and is often one of the hardest decisions to make. I work with clients who are trying to cope with anxiety, depression, early childhood trauma, sexual abuse, PTSD, and family integration problems. I am someone who is interested in listening to your concerns and in helping you develop a better understanding of these issues.

Maybe you have an unexplained fear or sadness and you do not know why? Maybe you do know why, but that hasn’t helped you. Maybe you feel stressed and overwhelmed in your relationship(s) (wife, husband, partner, son, daughter, friend, or coworker). Maybe someone you loved has broken it off with you. Maybe someone dear to you has died. Maybe someone has hurt you. I know I have had such experiences. They are part of life. What you, I, or anyone else must do is to be able to live with it in spite of our hardships. This is where I come in. You do not have to go through hardship alone. We were never meant to.

Developmental trauma (experiences as we grow, including our family of origin) shapes how we see the world, sometimes unsafe and challenging to navigate. Our attachments are the foundations in which we trust or find conflict. Developmental trauma may manifest in the body as anxiety, stress, distress, relationship difficulties, depression and more. There is healing to be found here, to be understood and nourished. Well done on the first step in a journey toward wellness. The most important aspect of therapy is finding a person who makes you feel safe and heard

**Currently accepting new clients.** **Stress from politics.** I offer a safe space for you to talk about the things that are most important to you. Therapy is a place for you to figure out problems, vent, be vulnerable, bring your questions, and learn. I help people who feel stuck, conflicted, unsupported, lost, or overwhelmed. I work with couples, adults, and teens. From a foundation of examining and working with feelings, I help people with problems including grief, stress about the world, anxiety, depression, shame, relationships, communication skills, low self-esteem, and life transitions.

A DYNAMIC APPROACH TO INNER CHANGE - By combining conventional therapy with different modalities of working with the subconscious, I offer resources for those situations where you have previously done therapy without feeling much movement or change. Because the subconscious is in control 95% of the time, I offer a different approach to work through issues much faster. My experience has been that it does not need to take a long time to heal if given the right resources. If you desire change and create a more peaceful life, call and we can set up a consultation at no charge or obligation.

We all have the capacity to heal, grow, and change but often feel stuck, trapped, or frozen in place. I understand the importance of a safe, collaborative environment and meet each client with dignity, compassion, and a deep respect for your lived experience. You are unique, and the path to your goals should be, too! Using holistic and evidence-based approaches, I draw from mindfulness, EMDR therapy, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to assist you in creating a plan specific to your needs and values. Most importantly, we will work together to equip you with the insight and skills needed to make meaningful changes that last.

We have the inner wisdom needed to reach our highest potential. I work with the whole person, body, mind, spirit, in the context of individual experience, family, and community. Clients may withdraw or use substances as a response to trauma, experiencing addiction, depression or anxiety, as a coping mechanism. Clients are the experts of their own experience, and I facilitate the process of change to meet their needs more effectively. Through collaborative work with varied theoretical approaches, I meet clients where they are, develop goals and work through the process of small steps to make changes that shift the outcomes.

I view my role as a therapist to support and assist individuals in making changes in their lives. This is done through learning about the individual, providing education and introducing skills to create the changes that the individual is wanting. Working together we will identify the obstacles and patterns that have interfered with the wanted changes. My style is to use structured set of tools from the evidence based methods so that individuals can meet their therapy goals.