Chronic Illness Therapists in Olympia, WA

Has a life-changing event left you in a place of uncertainty? Are you experiencing an unimaginable loss? Are you living with depression, anxiety, numbness, or are you consumed by grief & mourning? Are you living with chronic illness or pain or struggling to find meaning in life? If you are at a place where you don’t know what to do? Let me help and gently guide you through therapy to get you where you want to be. I am taking on new clients; feel free to call, send a text, or email me. We’ll talk and see if we can work together.

I offer somatic therapy to support resilience and nervous system regulation with a focus on attachment and healing from stress and trauma. The basis of my work is trauma-informed care with an emphasis on anti-oppression theory. Somatic, or body-based therapy, can be particularly helpful for grounding, connection with self and others, integrating past and current experience, and embodiment. If you are looking for ways to shift out of survival patterns and into deeper presence in your life, you're in the right place. I work with adults, kids, and parent/child dyads.

I am a trauma-informed practitioner and have experience working with adults and elders on a variety of concerns, including life transitions and stress, traumatic experiences, toxic and abusive relationships, chronic illness and disability, gender, sexuality, anxiety, and depression. As a person-centered practitioner, I believe that recovery is possible and that you know yourself best. I work to create an environment of unconditional acceptance as we work together to explore what's unresolved, unbalanced, and causing pain in your life. I draw from several evidence-based practices to provide individualized treatment to every client.

“There is no standard normal. Normal is subjective. There are seven billion versions of normal on this planet.” - Matt Haig. So very often, we find ourselves facing the word "should". Who "should" I be, where in life "should" I be, what "should" I be able to do. Whether you are just learning who you are for the first time, or are in a place of transition in your life, the process can be very difficult and can often leave us feeling isolated, alone, misunderstood, and in the need of support.

Life happens; the effects of loss vary; and the impacts of stress/trauma are more ‘normal’ than most people realize. You are not alone; your struggles are real; and your mental wellness is and should be treated with as much vigor as your need for food and shelter. It is natural for our bodies to want to heal themselves; and our human strength and natural behavior is to adapt and evolve. We develop negative coping skills as we adapt to stress/trauma, grief/loss, major life changes/transitions, chronic illness/pain, identity struggles, and relationship conflicts.

I believe we develop symptoms, such as depression and anxiety, when our body is trying to tell us something in our life is no longer working. You just want to feel normal again. You want to envision your future without this dark cloud over it. You want to make sense of what has happened and rediscover the parts of yourself that went missing along the way. I can help.

Regardless of who you are or what you believe, life is a challenge. You may be experiencing grief, life transitions, or difficult relationships. Perhaps you are an older adult who is facing the loss of friends, loved ones, and your independence. Maybe you are dealing with physical pains and illnesses which leave you feeling depressed or anxious. My goal as your counselor is to empower you with tools to help you manage your life experiences in more productive ways. I use practical approaches and techniques geared towards supporting your goal of achieving mental and emotional wellness.

Traverse Therapy is currently open to new clients! My name is Alexandra. Taking the initiative to seek a therapist is an excellent way to support your mental health. We all experience times when we could use some extra care, whether it's dealing with social anxiety, relationship struggles, life transitions, or feeling stuck. My therapeutic interventions are rooted in strengths-based and trauma-informed care, and my goal is to empower my clients to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives by equipping them with the necessary skills and support to overcome their challenges.

I am currently accepting new clients. I specialize in working with people who have tried "everything"... every medication, every diet trend, different types of doctors (and therapists)...and describe themselves as "broken" in some way. I start by looking for hypoglycemia, nutrient deficits, inflammation, and hormonal dysregulation. These are often overlooked contributors to fatigue, depression, brain fog, anxiety, and insomnia, which medication and therapy can not directly address.

My passion is helping and empowering others to build self-confidence and create their own path and journey in life. Herd path term means when hikers create new paths and maintain those trails. Life's main trails and paths don't always bring us happiness. I am trained and experienced in many holistic therapeutic approaches to guide and help you toward your goals in therapy. www.herdpathcounseling.com

As an agency we have been supporting people via online sessions, with everything that falls “outside the box”. If you are encountering relationship problems, you may have found that it is easier to procrastinate rather than to seek the relationship advice and tools that you need. You may have even been waiting to seek consulting or coaching services for years. Meanwhile your relationship difficulties have only been getting worse. Our consulting services are designed to help you communicate better and make sustainable changes that will benefit you and your family throughout your lives to come back to loving one another.

I am accepting new clients! My name is Kailah Nettle. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State and I graduated from Saint Martin's University with my Masters in Counseling Psychology. I have a wide range of expertise providing trauma informed counseling for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns.

I have over 30 years of experience in the US and abroad across a wide array of issues including mental health, substance abuse and education. My professional training is in 4 disciplines; Psychology, Social Work, Education, and Mindfulness. Working with many people around the world I've learned finding peace of mind happens many different ways. We'll find ways that work for you. Overcoming life challenges often starts by seeing them as invitations to change. As a "guide by your side" you'll learn new skills & knowledge, together creating a Self-Care Plan for health and well being to increase inner peace and joy in your heart.

Foundational to my practice is a deep respect for each person’s innate capacity to grow and change. The path forward doesn’t have to be clear for you to begin the process, and we will go at your pace. I am a compassionate, collaborative and strengths-based provider and I often work with people on issues related to a diagnosis of cancer or caring for someone with a diagnosis, grief and loss, trauma, and the impacts of structural oppression.

As a therapist I offer witness, support and guidance for your unique life experience. Together, we will cultivate compassion for your challenges and help you to resource the skills and strengths you already may have. By identifying the symptoms that are present and the growth cycle(s) you are in, we can find meaning in your challenges and empower your ability to make healthy and authentic choices. Together, we can shed light on what may be eluding your current seeing, allowing you to recover your inner resources for healing and to gain new tools and insights for personal growth.

Suffering is an unavoidable part of being human. All of us experience it. Anxiety, depression, substance use, anger, trauma, isolation, and loss can leave a person struggling to believe that something different is possible. You're not alone with those experiences. It takes courage to turn and face the mess of contradictions that keep us feeling stuck. I have a tremendous amount of respect for anyone willing to make the choice and engage in therapy.

You will not need to waste your therapy session educating me about "alternative" lifestyles! I have expertise working with individuals, couples, and groups represented across all genders, identities, orientations, and relationship types (alternative lifestyle practices and non-mono normative relationships included). I offer individual and partner(s) therapy, including but not limited to LGBTQ+, Polyamory, Kink and Religious Trauma. I am here to assist individuals and family units of all kinds, including traditional, non-traditional, adoptive, fostering and blended. Additionally I have experienced as a CODA and using ASL.

I am a very compassionate, positive person and love working as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I am available to work with couples, families, and individuals (children, adolescents, teens, and adults) with a wide variety of needs.

My approach to therapy is very client focused. I am a systemic therapist and will try and look at the whole picture of your life to help figure out how to help. Working with couples to save, restore, or provide maintenance is my passion. There’s nothing in the world quite like trauma and the way it impacts us as individuals on many different levels. I can help you deal with and navigate these painful memories and intrusive thoughts to live a healthier life. If you are a parent struggling with a child or family problems, I believe I can connect with and help teach both parent and child to help you be a more successful family unit.