Therapists in Olympia, WA

>>>> Accepting new clients on a limited basis<<< The most important predictor of success is the strength of the therapeutic alliance. Having a therapeutic alliance means that the therapist and client work together to achieve the goals of therapy. I have expertise in several approaches to therapy and what I’m really good at asking the right questions, with the right timing, in ways that spark insights in my clients. For MUCH more about me, please visit my website!

I work with adolescents and adults who would like to change difficult behaviors and mindsets; people looking to explore different aspects of the self or gain access to more internal balance, connection, and contentment. You may be working through situational hurdles or life transitions; dealing with the impacts of oppression and societal conditioning; feeling unsafe in the world, disconnected from others and your own experience. Depending on your personal needs and goals, we might work together briefly or long term, focusing on solutions and paths forward, or unraveling some of the roots of your issues.

One of the biggest challenges is finding the “right” therapist in a sea with many options and approaches. Building a treatment relationship of connection, trust and understanding between each client and myself is of the utmost importance. I am a seasoned psychologist who is committed to being a guide for my clients as they move through the struggles, fears, anxieties and pain that have held them back in their life and their relationships. Over the last two years I have started training in IFS (Internal Family Systems) Therapy. This has been a game changer for me and my clients in overcoming long standing issues.

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.

People come to therapy for many reasons, but most are in pain and just want to feel better. Still, asking for help is hard. So congratulations on taking the first step. In today's complex world many struggle with relationship problems, depression, anxiety and work-related stress. Life is messy. Human beings are complicated, full of paradoxes. Feelings are unpredictable and irrational. It’s no wonder relationships, especially with those most important to us, can be so challenging. To help with your particular concern, I can offer individual therapy, EMDR (often used for trauma and PTSD), and/or couples counseling.

Bringing your child into counseling can be an unnerving idea. All parents/caregivers want the best for their child, they want them to feel confident, joyful, playful, and most importantly to heal. And let's be real, they also want things to be going better at home or at school! But they're often not sure how to get started. I use a relational neuroscience approach to help parents/caregivers help their children.

Bill knows everything about a few things, a little bit about a lot of things, and almost nothing at all about everything else. But, I am here to help where I can!

My areas of focus are primarily depression, anxiety, and trauma. I work from a non-judgmental, collaborative approach and believe that you are the expert in your own life. I take a non-directive, accepting approach to meet you where you are and build a relationship of trust and respect. We will work together to identify the patterns of behavior that you feel are interfering in your life or functioning and develop the skills to alter or cope with these patterns more effectively so you can start living your best life!

As the director of the Center for Connected Living, LLC, with fellowship training in pediatric psychology and over 35 years in the field, it is my honor to serve the needs of children, adolescents, parents, adults, and when appropriate, their families. I have advanced training and expertise in depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, developmental and shock trauma, OCD, and behavioral addictions such include gaming addiction and pornography. I endorse a positive approach that focuses on strengths to enable my clients to live in safe and connected living with self, others, and the outside world.

In the words of Thoreau, "go confidently . . . live the life you've imagined." Do you wish you were more confident, less anxious, no longer feeling depressed -- or stuck? Would you like to better understand yourself and others? Few things help more in this process than a relationship with a trusted and skilled therapist. With nearly 30 years experience, I am committed to the highest standards in comprehensive mental health care. I work with individuals and couples to help heal depression, relieve anxiety, reduce stress, improve relationships, process grief and loss, and navigate painful or challenging life transitions.

Probably more than anything, I want to acknowledge your experience, whatever it is bringing you to therapy right now. However burdensome that experience might be to you, I'd like to welcome all of it into the sessions we might share. When based in this kind of welcoming acceptance, therapy can help us find ways to compassionately hold the complexity of our immediate predicament while choosing a course of living that reflects our true capacities and our most revered values. If you are feeling motivated to support your own healing, free yourself from outdated ways of being or otherwise transform, I'd like to support that process.

My counseling practice is structured toward treating each person as individuals. When I treat people who struggle with eating and body image issues and related challenges with anxiety, depression and relationships, every person is treated with their own, individual needs in mind. Treatment modalities range from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mind-Body Therapy (MBCT), Energetic work using Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Hypnotherapy and Subtle Energy work. Additionally, I provide individual, couples and family therapy for work-related support (including Career and Rehabilitation counseling) and troubled relationships.

Do you feel your invincibility wearing off? Maybe you’re even familiar with feelings like isolation, exhaustion, frustration, or helplessness. 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. But, I believe it's possible to reconnect with ourselves and with our support system. After all, we are people, and people are hardwired for human connection.

Therapy is unique for each person. Respect and understanding are vital in helping each person. Solution-focused to help solve and resolve problems.

Hello and welcome. I’m a licensed social worker experienced in helping others heal after difficult early life experiences. I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults who experienced abuse and neglect, and have been working with families exposed to foster care since 2010. For those who qualify, I offer semi-intensive or intensive EMDR sessions, during which we'll spend half or full consecutive days together treating upsetting memories using the Flash technique and EMDR. This allows for quicker and more efficient reduction of trauma-related symptoms than other treatment modalities - so you can experience relief faster.

****We are currently full and not taking new patients. We will update this page when that changes.**** Having concerns about your child's emotional, social, behavioral, or learning health? Need your child evaluated and a set of recommendations to maximize your struggling child's opportunity for life success? We provide the latest in psychological testing technology to assess your child in these areas. Contact us via phone/ email for a free 10 minute consultation.

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.

I work within the modality of Somatic Movement Therapy and practice from the premise that body experience and movement hold a unique role in understanding and transforming human behavior. Sessions develop by directing clients awareness to sensation, impulse, movement and/or emotion in order to support physiological and neurological process. The pace and direction of this work is client led through verbal and nonverbal feedback. This approach is founded in developmental therapy, interpersonal neurobiology and attachment theory.

Now Accepting New Clients. We live in interesting times. And with the rapidly changing world around us, comes increased stress and life struggles. My goal as a therapist is to help clients navigate their own personal struggles and the world around them. I work primarily with adults, and couples, and use a flexible approach depending on client need. I specialize in perinatal mental health, first responder trauma, and adoption support.