"I believe the counseling process is part of an adventurous journey that will help you to discover unique and creative aspects of yourself and your relationships. Some thinking patterns and behaviors that have developed throughout your life may no longer be useful for your health and well being; While other aspects may be “hidden treasures” that need to be excavated and nurtured to create more of the life you want. "

"In life, unexpected things happen. Challenges and bumps in the road are all part of it. Sometimes with the the help of another we can make room for and navigate through planned or unexpected changes. With the help of a trained professional, life challenges can become easier to deal with. During the therapeutic process, I will work with the tools you already have in order to tackle life's problems. I will listen empathetically and help you uncover those strengths you thought you lost through your life challenges, often using humor and warmth to work through your problems. "

"Better Together Counseling & Educational Services, PLLC is currently only accepting short-term consultation and psychological or learning disability assessment cases. We are currently full for treatment cases. If you are seeking psychological assessment for recommendations for medical procedures (e.g., bariatric surgery) or learning disabilities, call us to schedule. We do not conduct assessments related to legal/court matters. Please be aware insurance companies often do not pay for assessments for which the primary concern is academic functioning and out-of-pocket cost for such assessments are likely."

"If you are struggling with your child's challenging behavioral issues then call me for a free initial consultation. Perhaps your child has recently experienced a transition such as a move or parental separation. Or maybe your child is easily distracted, has trouble following directions, or is experiencing frequent tantrums or other defiant behaviors. I can work on these issues individually, with the whole family, or through participation in a therapeutic group of peers. I'm also experienced in treating children coping with serious medical conditions including HIV/AIDS and can offer counseling from a Christian perspective when desired."

"Making the decision to become well holistically is being proactive with your life encompassing the mind, body and spirit. By engaging in therapy you are taking the first step to obtaining the skills you need to reach your goals, gain useful knowledge and feel empowered. I work from a variety of treatment models, unique to each individual and situation. "

"I support families, adults and elders in navigating difficult times more gracefully. As we rush through our busy lives, we can feel lost and disconnected from our best selves. We can even become so immersed in our negative culture that we feel a deep sense of hopelessness. We can forget that we are smart, strong, tenacious and resilient. I can help you bring a greater sense of purpose and hope into your life."

"Seeking a therapist can feel like an overwhelming process. By offering a free 30 minute phone consultation (253-234-4481), I hope to ease that search and make it a little more comfortable by answering questions and concerns that you may have. I seek to provide the opportunity and support for healthy change, personal growth and healing. Together we will identify specific areas in your life you would like to explore, and then create a plan to work towards positive, lasting change. I will also help you build skills to manage your current stress and better handle current and future challenges."

"Are you struggling with challenges regarding gender identity, LGBTQ, depression or anxiety? Do you have trouble accepting who you are, or are you questioning your identity? I can be an advocate to you by providing a safe environment, and empowering you to overcome barriers, work through challenges, and increase self awareness and acceptance."

"I provide therapy primarily for children, adolescents, and families, but I also work with young adults up to age 35. In therapy I have experience working with behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-injurious behaviors and suicidality, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. I conduct psychological evaluations for children as young as 3 years and up to adults 90 years old. I assess for learning disorders, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and memory problems as well as emotional and behavioral functioning to better understand symptoms and diagnoses. The evaluations provide information to help guide future treatment."

"I enjoy working with adults exploring relationships, family of origin concerns, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress (and growth), grief and loss, and transitions. Each client may seek therapy for different reasons, often because something in their lives has become uncomfortable, unhealthy, unsustainable, intolerable – but each client is so much more than their problem. I've worked with everyone from high school dropouts to combat veterans to long term care residents, and everyone in between ... In every one I see another facet of the best of what it means to be human, and I love to show up and see what we learn together."

"Are you suffering with anxiety and depression every day? Do you experience current triggers associated with past childhood or recent trauma? Most importantly, are these symptoms interfering with your daily life - are they making it difficult to impossible for you to experience joy and happiness? If you're reading this, then you are driven to recovery, which is the first and most important step to healing these symptoms. Childhood trauma (neglect, verbal, mental, emotional, physical, sexual abuse) will have a lasting effect on our lives and we get stuck with negative beliefs and negative internalized stories about ourselves."

"I offer online therapy services for busy women who have a hard time quieting their minds. We all have a voice inside of us with innate wisdom. Too often that voice is obscured by a litany of shoulds telling us other ways we ought to be. As women, mothers, and partners, we become so accustomed to prioritizing others that our own needs can become obscured. Without this knowledge, we may find ourselves repeating relationship patterns that no longer serve us; overanalyzing past decisions; fretting about the future; and all the while finding ourselves more disconnected from our truths. Counseling can bring you back to yourself."

"I work with teens and adults who are struggling with mood and/or behavioral issues, depression, anxiety, frustrated parents, relationship issues, cancer patients/survivors and individuals that hope for a better life. I consider every individual's strengths and needs in order to provide the best therapeutic interventions. I specialize in providing trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy to teens and adults who are struggling with trauma and may be suffering from PTSD. I also provide services to a wide range of individuals, utilizing a number of therapeutic inventions."

"Within all of us, is a desire to feel at ease with who we are, and to feel a true sense of belonging. Our sense of belonging emerges as we skillfully attend to our whole selves, including unique strengths and challenges. I support clients in doing this by establishing a solid foundation of trust and connection. From this grounded and accepting place, clients are able to grow in self-awareness and self-compassion. I facilitate clients creatively accessing their internal/ external resources and gifts for greater health, ease and fulfillment."

"Petya Pacheva is the founder of Poalima Counseling, PLLC. In addition to being a master's level psychotherapist, she is also an educator, training facilitator and consultant, as well as a clinical supervisor. She is licensed as both a mental health counselor and a chemical dependency professional in the state of Washington."

"When your brooding, moody teen just won't listen and your partner isn't much help either, what's a stressed out, overwhelmed parent like you to do? Pick up the phone and give me a call. Why? Because even though arguments and communication conflicts can make it feel like your family members are from an entirely different planet, there really are some secrets to bring peace, calm, and order to the chaos. I help parents and partners find real solutions to the angry glares, the eye rolls, the slammed doors, and the stone-cold silences."

"The LICSW is the top tier of licensure for the profession of social work. It signifies expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of emotional and mental disorders based on advanced knowledge of human development, the causation and treatment of psychopathology, psychotherapeutic treatment practices, and social work practice as defined in advanced social work. I've practiced as a therapist for 17 years which allows me to guide therapy quickly toward the results you deserve."

"All I care about is that the people I work with are sincerely looking for some kind of change. It's my responsibility to help that happen."

"I am an expert in educational evaluation (dyslexia; ADHD; giftedness; twice exceptionality). I provide testing services that provide you with a comprehensive psychoeducational evaluation that identifies individual strengths and weaknesses. These help me to provide you a personalized road map to school success with evidence-based recommendations. "