Couples Counseling Therapists in Olympia, WA

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma? Perhaps all of the above? Dealing with a difficult life transition? Wanting to have a better relationship with your partner ? Or maybe you desire some boundaries within your family? All of these things can be incredibly stressful to handle and I am here to help. No shame. No judgement. Whatever you're coming in with, you are welcome here. I look forward to teaching you tools to improve yourself and feel more connected.

NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS, In person and Telehealth I am Kae Starr, a Family, and Individual counselor, trained in multiple modalities of therapeutic interventions, including family, couples , and group therapy, career counseling, counseling assessment, and psychology in social change. I am very proficient in working with adolescents (13+), LGBTQ+ youth, Military families, and BIPOC populations.

I believe relationships play a critical role in the way we operate throughout our daily lives. We look to our partner (s) for support, validation, encouragement, and empathy. The security in knowing our needs can and will be met foster a bond and attachment that is nurtured and secure. When couples can concede to such emotional engagements, secure bonding can evolve thus, establishing a bond that contributes to overall well-being and quality of life.

I help the people I work with find long-term solutions, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and sustain positive relationships. My ideal clients are those who want to improve their overall wellbeing as well as overcome negative tendencies. I focus on the unique characteristics and perspectives my clients offer the world to propel them into a more confident, well-rounded version of themselves. I love working with couples and families, whether that's to lay better groundwork or deal with presenting conflicts as they arise. Email is the best way to reach me!

I work with children ages 5-15, couples , families and individuals from a family systems perspective to address any myriad of concerns. I work collaboratively with my clients, to facilitate a client-led course of treatment based on their own strengths. If you want to strengthen relationships, identify and track potentially harmful behavior or thought patterns, and overall improve and progress in your life and circumstances, I am here to help you do that!

I work with couples , including couples dealing with the trauma of affairs. I also work with couples that struggle with conflict, communication, and parenting issues, as well as individuals struggling with various issues such as depression and anxiety. I work with teens and children through various situations, with children much of the therapy is parenting work. I offer an intensive therapy session devoted to spending time with couples in their environment.

**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.

We are accepting new clients. My name is Jo Thomas and as a licensed Mental Health Counselor and Family Therapist it is my honor to lend encouragement and support to individuals 15+ and family relationships by providing comprehensive and ongoing quality and caring clinical services. I am pleased to have the opportunity to offer excellence in treatment delivery and throughout the therapeutic process, focusing on relief from symptoms of anxiety, depression, mood disorders, support around stress reduction, improving mindfulness practice, and enhancing communication skills. Currently I see clients for telehealth services only.

As we all try to navigate life’s highs and lows, I believe it is important to remember that we don’t have to do it alone. I believe that seeking therapy is an act of courage, and it takes a brave person to reach out for help. Everyone needs a little help from time to time as we go through life. I strive to foster a welcoming and nonjudgmental environment where you feel safe to explore your whole self.

Coming Soon - Group Practice in Yelm opening in March of 2023! As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with individuals, families and couples to address the behaviors & challenges family member’s have that effect individuals & their relationships between family members, work and/or social relationships. Treatment is usually divided between time spent with the individual, couples , families, or all three if necessary. My goal as a therapist is to provide couples , families & individuals with compassionate, insightful & practical therapy that opens the door to hope, healing, positive growth & change.

**Accepting new clients** (A few spots left) - contact me directly regarding insurance. Changes can be hard and they happen invited or not. I strive to walk along side you while navigating those changes/circumstances in life. Life experience can be a great teacher but we don't have to learn those lessons alone.

Accepting New Clients! I consider it a privilege to gain your trust as you share your story with me. I will work with you on your journey towards inner peace and happiness. I believe there is no negative situation or experience through our personal work that can't be improved and even in the most difficult of circumstances we can find peace and even happiness. I can help you change the way you communicate and react to interactions in your relationships and experiences in your lives. I believe when we can to turn our focus inward we can grow in new and exciting directions.

Are you feeling burned out and frustrated in your most important relationships? Do you feel like you have tried everything, but land right back in the same spot? Maybe the advice, "you need to communicate better!" just isn't working for you? I love working with couples and families who are stuck in patterns of disconnection. My typical clients include parents and children with depression, ADHD, and anxiety and spouses or partners who experience chronic conflict, disconnection, or sexual dissatisfaction.

I have worked in the Mental Health Field for 40 years. I've been a Licensed Clinical Psychologist for 27 of those 40 years. I work with children, adolescents, couples , and families. I work with clients of all ages who struggle with ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), PTSD, Alcohol/Drug Addictions, Family/Parenting, Marital, Sex Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Career Concerns, Self-Esteem Issues, Spirituality Issues, Law Enforcement Personnel Issues, Military Personnel Issues, Athletics, and much more.

I love to help people grow!  This has been a central theme in the different chapters of my life. I am a seasoned counselor with over 30 years of experience helping individuals, couples , families and churches. I am a Christian counselor with an MA in Biblical Counseling from Grace Theological Seminary, a BS in Mathematics from the US Air Force Academy, studied Family Systems at Texas Woman’s University. I served as a pilot in the US Air Force, I served as a field representative for the Navigators, a worldwide Christian organization. I served as a staff counselor at Dallas Theological Seminary before coming to the NW in 1990.