Therapists in Olympia, WA
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Bridges and Boundaries Counseling Services
Counselor, LLC, LMHC, CMHS, SUDP
Verified
Verified
Counseling is a way for people to bridge the gap between the unhealthy and the healthy. Through counseling clients gain tools and therapeutic insights that help them to make healthy changes, learn healthy habits, and address mental health concerns. Our team is ready to guide you and your family as you meet and overcome these challenges. We come to you with a breadth of experience and expertise. We use a blend of therapeutic approaches to meet your needs. We currently offer appointments Monday through Saturday. Clinician schedules accommodate appointments between 9:00am and 8:00pm depending on the clinician and the day.

Alison Hadley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Alison Hadley is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington who has been practicing since 1980. She has a BA in Psychology, attending Eastern Washington University, University of Hawaii, and Washington State University and an MSW from Eastern Washington School of Social Work & Human Services. Alison's philosophies for treatment are drawn from more than 43 years of experience in the mental health field. What constitutes a problem for a client?.
Not accepting new clients

Rachelle Dudley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We are living in some challenging times. If you’re struggling, that means you’re human. Know that asking for help is a strength. My therapy is collaborative in nature. I treat a range of difficulties using a variety of techniques. I work from an attachment perspective that is emotionally focused. I believe therapy involves the presence of your entire being (mind/body/spirit). Ultimately, I believe human connection is one of the most important healing tools. Thus, I create a safe therapeutic environment where growth and discovery can flourish. I bring my full self to my work – my optimism, my directness, my persistence, my humor.

Sable Elizabeth Bruce
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
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 in their relationships and lives.

Victor L. Steffens Jr.
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CDP
Verified
Verified
Victor L. Steffens, Jr., Ph.D., LMHC, CDP: My interests in psychotherapy and healing are broad and much of my training as a psychotherapist is as well: significant training in Psychodynamic/Psychoanalysis, EMDR, Gestalt Psychotherapy, Psychodrama/Sociometry/Group psychotherapy and a number of different modalities that include a cognitive behavioral perspective. My areas of focus in treatment include: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and other anxiety disorders; Drug and Alcohol use disorders including Co-occurring disorders (Dual Diagnosis); Mood disorders (Depression, Bi-Polar), Personality Disorders, and Adjustment Disorders, I primarily treat adults ages 18-75 and adolescents, in addition to couples.
Not accepting new clients

Edin Denison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Those who share the best results after working with me prefer a flexible learning environment where fun is encouraged and uncomfortable conversations have space. They are seeking a therapist with lived experience, willing to offer this as examples of our intersections and to shift therapeutic dynamics in an oppressive system. Many work in the helping/caring field. A direct, quirky, and attuned approach from an expert in post-traumatic growth, is what they are looking for.
Olympia, WA 98501
Not accepting new clients

September Liam Valentine
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My outlook as a queer, nonbinary, polyamorous, kinky therapist is simple: you shouldn't have to lead the way into an unknown place and take your therapist on a rainbow safari at the same time. I know how hard it can be to find affirming, competent, and culturally sensitive therapists who understand basic polyamory terms, how kink culture is grounded in consent and mutuality, what transition is like medically or socially beyond the common stereotypes and so on. At the same time, many therapists assume every issue that comes up has to do with your identities, even in completely unrelated circumstances! We don't do that here.

Dr. David Simonsen Ph.d. Lmft
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
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 people with depression who want to feel better in life. I help parents needing parenting skills. I help couples needing to find better ways of communication. I work with military, first responders and veterans to cope with life

Mike Pereira
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSWA, MHP
Verified
Verified
*Accepting new clients* The journey to healing begins with a desire to feel better. Together, we’ll work to discover what “better” looks like and what can be done to achieve it. There are many ways life shows us we are stuck in our own story; addiction, depression, anxiety, anger and many other indicators can be present when we’re experiencing such pain. How did we get here? How do we get out? What are we holding onto? Who can we not let go?

Jessica Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
My approach is trauma-informed care with an emphasis on anti-oppression theory. You are the expert of your own experience and we will collaborate on your healing journey to encompass a more enriching experience of belonging to Self and others. I specialize in areas of sexual abuse, substance use, trauma, and grief/loss.

Zoe Waggoner
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Are you feeling stuck, confused...and don’t know how to move forward? I now offer A.R.T. or Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and Brainspotting in addition to Clinical Hypnotherapy and Past Life Regression. All are truly unique ways of healing and finding relief. Clients are reporting less anxiety, less repetitive thinking, and more calm. More ability to self-regulate and move forward in relationships, work and life.

Patrick Maley
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified
Verified
In my work as a therapist, I rely on: compassion, creativity, curiosity, honesty, patience, kindness, and humor. I am fond of working with Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, and with whatever it was Carl Whitaker was up to. I consider my practice to be an invitation to work with people of all: ages, backgrounds, identities and expressions, which in part means I work with kids and teens. My pronouns are typically he/him.

Jason Mills
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
This is Jason Mills but feel free to call him Jase. He has been serving Lewis, Thurston and Mason counties for the last 5 years. he has a BA from the University of West Georgia and Walden University a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling. He has worked with multiple ages and populations in a variety of diagnoses. He has an integrated counseling approach and meets everybody where they are at in their lives. He believes in the wholeness of the person and things in our life breaks the balance in our biopsychosocial model. He is mostly seeing clients in person at the Olympia office.

Catherine Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MHP, LSWAIC
Verified
Verified
As an Asian American therapist, I have the unique perspective that comes with the BIPOC community and I take pride in creating a safe and judgement free environment. My "ideal" client would be someone who is willing to get out of their comfort zone to gain the life they want to enjoy and love. A client who is open, honest, and willing to ask for help. I get excited when clients talk to me about the changes they want to make in their life and It excites me to see the possibility of change! Come as you are and we will navigate the rest together.
Waitlist for new clients

Savanna Harmon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified
Verified
I have worked with a variety of people from all sorts of backgrounds and ways of life including: folks in the LGBTQ+ community, homeless and runaway youth, survivors of domestic violence, folks re-integrating into society after incarceration or hospitalization, and adults with severe and persistent mental illness. I utilize culturally competent, person-centered and trauma-informed care to provide compassionate and empathetic services to my clients in order to help them reach their goals. My focuses include: anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, life disturbances/transitions, relationship issues, self-esteem, coping skills, and mindfulness.

Erin Daly (She-They)
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA, ATR-P
Verified
Verified
I specialize in providing affirming and competent therapy to people across a broad spectrum of gender, sexuality, and relationship diversity. I love working with folks who identify across the LGBTQIA2-S++ spectrum, as well as those who have other marginalized and/or non-normative identities and life experiences. My work is trauma-informed and rooted in values of collective liberation, anti-oppression, resilience, and intersectionality. My work is systemically focused, meaning that I work to support you in your growth as a whole self who lives as an interconnected and interdependent being within the unique context of your life.

Terrilee (Terri) Ann Dalton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CADC
Verified
Verified
I believe in empowering people to reach their full potential by providing services that are strengths-based, practical, holistic, and focused on promoting long lasting change. I work using a style of fostering trust and authenticity,starting where people want and ending when people feel their life and issues have changed and their happiness enhanced. I believe the relationship in counseling is the core issue in treatment. This is particularly important in working with children and adolescents where no work could be done without building a warm, honest, and caring connection. I believe healing comes through the mind, body, spirit connection.

Ed Glidden
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, MHP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am an existentialist therapist specializing in supporting clients through interpersonal crisis, anger management, life changes, and role clarification. It is my goal to help each person live a satisfying life. I work from a person-centered approach and strive to help clients clarify and find meaning in their lives. I believe in the sanctity of the therapeutic relationship and strive to meet the needs of my clients. I also focus on addressing trauma through the practice of Somatic Experiencing.

Cal Ledbetter
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Free yourself from the anxiety trap! Anxiety, panic, worry and stress can hold people back from performing in life. It can hold people back in school, from getting the job they want, getting promoted, and flourishing in relationships. Trying to escape anxiety can lead people to doing things they wouldn't normally do. When people are frozen with fear they are not living life fully as their authentic selves. Working with a therapist can break you free from anxiety. I've helped so many people work through these feelings to go on to be more successful in their lives.
Not accepting new clients

Terryann Dumyahn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I like to help people who are seeking to make their lives better, whether it's to save their marriage, go through a divorce without losing their minds or parent their children without killing them ;) I'm pretty laid back and like to "tell it like it is." You won't hear much professional jargon from me; I prefer to keep things simple. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients never see me again...I would love to get to a point where I no longer have people to help because everyone is coping so well!
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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist, psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.