In Person Therapists in Pacific County, WA
Sometimes life just gets confusing, feels hopeless and becomes hard to find your way. I can offer the experience of thousands of hours from over 27 year working with people who were in similar situations and found renewed hope and a better way. I work with you where you are and together we can make the journey to where you want to be.
I offer telehealth counseling with individuals and couples in Washington and Oregon. I offer counseling from a Christian perspective and respect the perspective you offer.
Sometimes life just gets confusing, feels hopeless and becomes hard to find your way. I can offer the experience of thousands of hours from over 27 year working with people who were in similar situations and found renewed hope and a better way. I work with you where you are and together we can make the journey to where you want to be.
I offer telehealth counseling with individuals and couples in Washington and Oregon. I offer counseling from a Christian perspective and respect the perspective you offer.
At Cedar Coast Therapy, I offer an integrative, client-centered approach to care using evidence-based treatments including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, positive psychology, and mindfulness practices. I specialize in the care of children, teens, and young adults and believe that early assessment and intervention can help protect children and their families from a lifetime of struggling with mental illness.
At Cedar Coast Therapy, I offer an integrative, client-centered approach to care using evidence-based treatments including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, positive psychology, and mindfulness practices. I specialize in the care of children, teens, and young adults and believe that early assessment and intervention can help protect children and their families from a lifetime of struggling with mental illness.
Find the support you've been looking for—whether in person or via telehealth, I'm available to meet with you Wednesdays through Fridays.
Welcome to Fresh Waves of Change—a warm, supportive space where transformation unfolds gently, one step at a time. Serving individuals and families across Washington and Oregon, we’re here to walk beside you through whatever life brings. Whether you’re navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence, or parent-child relationship, we offer understanding, compassion, and guidance tailored to your needs. At Fresh Waves of Change, we believe in nurturing growth, healing, resilience, and connection, helping you and your loved ones to build a healthier mind, body, and spirit together, supporting you every step of the way.
Find the support you've been looking for—whether in person or via telehealth, I'm available to meet with you Wednesdays through Fridays.
Welcome to Fresh Waves of Change—a warm, supportive space where transformation unfolds gently, one step at a time. Serving individuals and families across Washington and Oregon, we’re here to walk beside you through whatever life brings. Whether you’re navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence, or parent-child relationship, we offer understanding, compassion, and guidance tailored to your needs. At Fresh Waves of Change, we believe in nurturing growth, healing, resilience, and connection, helping you and your loved ones to build a healthier mind, body, and spirit together, supporting you every step of the way.
My passion is in connecting clients to their inner process - what is trying to happen - as demonstrated by their symptoms. Once we discover the issue and address it, the symptoms no longer need to be present. This approach is from a type of Jungian psychotherapy called Process Oriented Psychology, which holds as its premise that there is always something right about what is going on in our lives - our process. It also includes a mixture of some Taoism and Buddhism, and can include work with body symptoms, dreams, and relationships. I look forward to talking with you to see how I might help you resolve your personal issues.
My passion is in connecting clients to their inner process - what is trying to happen - as demonstrated by their symptoms. Once we discover the issue and address it, the symptoms no longer need to be present. This approach is from a type of Jungian psychotherapy called Process Oriented Psychology, which holds as its premise that there is always something right about what is going on in our lives - our process. It also includes a mixture of some Taoism and Buddhism, and can include work with body symptoms, dreams, and relationships. I look forward to talking with you to see how I might help you resolve your personal issues.
Are you struggling with unexpected life transitions? Is your depression deepening, or your anxiety or habits preventing you from moving forward in life? Is your zest for life depleted, and impacting your relationships, work, or community connections? Do you long for ambition, purpose, clarity or peace that you're stumbling to create for yourself? Are you ready to explore patterns and habits to identify ways you can shift to create a greater sense of awareness, stability and authenticity? Let's look at how we can do this together.
Are you struggling with unexpected life transitions? Is your depression deepening, or your anxiety or habits preventing you from moving forward in life? Is your zest for life depleted, and impacting your relationships, work, or community connections? Do you long for ambition, purpose, clarity or peace that you're stumbling to create for yourself? Are you ready to explore patterns and habits to identify ways you can shift to create a greater sense of awareness, stability and authenticity? Let's look at how we can do this together.
I offer therapy both in person and online via Zoom.
It all starts with listening and exploring your story, what brings you in to therapy. For many it has been a long journey, for others something may have happened just recently which needs to be addressed, it could be dealing with a problematic recurring pattern, or it may be tied to things that happened long ago in the past. I use a person-centered approach, wholly focusing on you the client in the moment, bringing my training and my own best self forward to help you overcome the suffering that brings you to the office. I provide a compassionate, centered space in which to experience learning, growing, and healing.
I offer therapy both in person and online via Zoom.
It all starts with listening and exploring your story, what brings you in to therapy. For many it has been a long journey, for others something may have happened just recently which needs to be addressed, it could be dealing with a problematic recurring pattern, or it may be tied to things that happened long ago in the past. I use a person-centered approach, wholly focusing on you the client in the moment, bringing my training and my own best self forward to help you overcome the suffering that brings you to the office. I provide a compassionate, centered space in which to experience learning, growing, and healing.
I offer in person session as well telehealth video sessions through Doxy
As a clinical social worker, I enjoy the opportunity to support, collaborate with, and empower individuals seeking to live a life of wellness. I strive to create a supportive atmosphere where you can explore beliefs, values, and life patterns that either help or hinder you in meeting your goals. So often our present thoughts, behaviors, and emotions are driven by our past. By creating awareness you can begin to change your patterns. Together we can work to identify coping skills based on your individual wisdom and strengths to overcome life challenges and help you make steps in a forward direction.
I offer in person session as well telehealth video sessions through Doxy
As a clinical social worker, I enjoy the opportunity to support, collaborate with, and empower individuals seeking to live a life of wellness. I strive to create a supportive atmosphere where you can explore beliefs, values, and life patterns that either help or hinder you in meeting your goals. So often our present thoughts, behaviors, and emotions are driven by our past. By creating awareness you can begin to change your patterns. Together we can work to identify coping skills based on your individual wisdom and strengths to overcome life challenges and help you make steps in a forward direction.
Online Therapists
I help teens and adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions using CBT, ACT, and DBT—often incorporating expressive arts. In a supportive, judgment-free space, we’ll process what you’re carrying and build practical skills and tools you can use in daily life.
I help teens and adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions using CBT, ACT, and DBT—often incorporating expressive arts. In a supportive, judgment-free space, we’ll process what you’re carrying and build practical skills and tools you can use in daily life.
I offer flexible weekday sessions, either in-person or online.
We are all shaped by our experiences. Not only by what happens to us, but also by the meaning we make of what happens. Not only by our external interactions with the world, but also by our internal interactions with ourselves. As your counselor, my goal is to join you with curiosity about how your experiences have influenced your current ways of being and to support you in developing new practices that align with your values and connect you more deeply with your authentic self.
I offer flexible weekday sessions, either in-person or online.
We are all shaped by our experiences. Not only by what happens to us, but also by the meaning we make of what happens. Not only by our external interactions with the world, but also by our internal interactions with ourselves. As your counselor, my goal is to join you with curiosity about how your experiences have influenced your current ways of being and to support you in developing new practices that align with your values and connect you more deeply with your authentic self.
I offer sessions in-person in a cozy office in Tacoma, or online via video.
Untangle the Web. Rewrite Your Story.
I’m a systemic therapist specializing in individuals, couples, and families who are tired of feeling stuck and are ready for change. Whether you are navigating personal hurdles or complex relationship dynamics, my goal is to help you create breathing room amid the chaos.
Using a Narrative and IFS-informed approach, we’ll work to unblend the anxious or defensive versions of you from your true self, addressing attachment trauma and core dynamics at the root.
I offer sessions in-person in a cozy office in Tacoma, or online via video.
Untangle the Web. Rewrite Your Story.
I’m a systemic therapist specializing in individuals, couples, and families who are tired of feeling stuck and are ready for change. Whether you are navigating personal hurdles or complex relationship dynamics, my goal is to help you create breathing room amid the chaos.
Using a Narrative and IFS-informed approach, we’ll work to unblend the anxious or defensive versions of you from your true self, addressing attachment trauma and core dynamics at the root.
In-person and telehealth sessions available.
At Tacoma Wellness Collective, we offer individual therapy and evidence-based care that’s compassionate, collaborative, and deeply respectful of your lived experience.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, a life transition, or burnout, our licensed therapists are here to help you understand your story so you can move toward what matters most to you.
Our therapists honor you as the expert in your own life — offering evidence-based care that’s collaborative, trauma-informed, and deeply respectful of your unique needs. Therapy here isn’t one-size-fits-all; it’s a collaborative process.
In-person and telehealth sessions available.
At Tacoma Wellness Collective, we offer individual therapy and evidence-based care that’s compassionate, collaborative, and deeply respectful of your lived experience.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, a life transition, or burnout, our licensed therapists are here to help you understand your story so you can move toward what matters most to you.
Our therapists honor you as the expert in your own life — offering evidence-based care that’s collaborative, trauma-informed, and deeply respectful of your unique needs. Therapy here isn’t one-size-fits-all; it’s a collaborative process.
Currently accepting clients in person and online.
Are you struggling with daily tasks? Do you want more out of your relationships? Does it feel as though your heart is heavy? Struggles like this can require a helping hand and therapy can be the step you need. Therapy has the potential to empower and guide growth to overcome the challenges that life brings. It has the ability to bridge tough conversations, acknowledge the impact that the greater society has on us and unpack the emotions that feel unexplainable. Soon that checklist can feel smaller, relationships feel more fulfilling, and that weight a bit lighter.
Currently accepting clients in person and online.
Are you struggling with daily tasks? Do you want more out of your relationships? Does it feel as though your heart is heavy? Struggles like this can require a helping hand and therapy can be the step you need. Therapy has the potential to empower and guide growth to overcome the challenges that life brings. It has the ability to bridge tough conversations, acknowledge the impact that the greater society has on us and unpack the emotions that feel unexplainable. Soon that checklist can feel smaller, relationships feel more fulfilling, and that weight a bit lighter.
I see clients both in person and online Mon-Wed 9am-5pm.
If you’re tired of recycling the same argument, walking on eggshells with each other or don’t know how to repair your relationship, I can help you get to the root of your disconnection. I help distressed, disconnected couples remember what it's like to be sexy best friends instead of roommates. Together, we will identify your entrenched ways of arguing so that both of you can break these patterns by learning how to clearly state how you’re feeling to your partner and in turn, listen deeply. I'll help you pay close attention to each other, so that you both feel a little more held each time we meet.
I see clients both in person and online Mon-Wed 9am-5pm.
If you’re tired of recycling the same argument, walking on eggshells with each other or don’t know how to repair your relationship, I can help you get to the root of your disconnection. I help distressed, disconnected couples remember what it's like to be sexy best friends instead of roommates. Together, we will identify your entrenched ways of arguing so that both of you can break these patterns by learning how to clearly state how you’re feeling to your partner and in turn, listen deeply. I'll help you pay close attention to each other, so that you both feel a little more held each time we meet.
I am passionate about helping others thrive by addressing emotional challenges, trauma, and life struggles. Living in a society where emotional expression is often suppressed can leave us feeling stuck, isolated, and confused. Whether you’re navigating grief, anger from past injustices, or simply feeling tired of being sick and tired, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be your authentic self. I work best with individuals who want to heal from trauma, grief, emotional expression, and broken relationship. I also work with athletes who want help reaching their peak performance or want to work on their mental strength.
I am passionate about helping others thrive by addressing emotional challenges, trauma, and life struggles. Living in a society where emotional expression is often suppressed can leave us feeling stuck, isolated, and confused. Whether you’re navigating grief, anger from past injustices, or simply feeling tired of being sick and tired, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be your authentic self. I work best with individuals who want to heal from trauma, grief, emotional expression, and broken relationship. I also work with athletes who want help reaching their peak performance or want to work on their mental strength.
In-person & telehealth available.
Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by past experiences. They may be navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, or major life transitions and are searching for clarity, healing, and meaningful change. Whether teen or adult, they're looking for a supportive, nonjudgmental space to better understand themselves and build lasting tools for emotional wellness. They're open to approaches that help process the past in a safe and empowering way — and they're ready to take that first step toward a more grounded, fulfilling life.
In-person & telehealth available.
Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by past experiences. They may be navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, or major life transitions and are searching for clarity, healing, and meaningful change. Whether teen or adult, they're looking for a supportive, nonjudgmental space to better understand themselves and build lasting tools for emotional wellness. They're open to approaches that help process the past in a safe and empowering way — and they're ready to take that first step toward a more grounded, fulfilling life.
Dana M. Perkins | Couples
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
4 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402
In person on Monday's.
Is life heavy? Does your relationship feel strained? Do you feel stuck and alone? I help couples and individuals identify and change the patterns that don’t bring closeness or peace. I offer a safe, compassionate space to slow down and make sense of the things that keep you from the life and relationship you most desire.
I can help you explore emotional patterns, build resilience and security, and help you move towards healing, clarity, improved communication, restored trust, and healthier connections.
In person on Monday's.
Is life heavy? Does your relationship feel strained? Do you feel stuck and alone? I help couples and individuals identify and change the patterns that don’t bring closeness or peace. I offer a safe, compassionate space to slow down and make sense of the things that keep you from the life and relationship you most desire.
I can help you explore emotional patterns, build resilience and security, and help you move towards healing, clarity, improved communication, restored trust, and healthier connections.
Whether it shows up in how we view ourselves, how we respond and react in relationships or the ways we behave in our communities, our stories impact us in ways that we are often unaware. From our families of origin to our experiences of trauma, we learn and adapt ways to keep ourselves safe. When we are unable to process our experiences and stories, we often find that what we have adapted for our safety becomes the source of our conflict and discomfort. When we have the courage to re-enter and re-learn our stories, we grow in our compassion and understanding of ourselves in a way that leads to healing and freedom.
Whether it shows up in how we view ourselves, how we respond and react in relationships or the ways we behave in our communities, our stories impact us in ways that we are often unaware. From our families of origin to our experiences of trauma, we learn and adapt ways to keep ourselves safe. When we are unable to process our experiences and stories, we often find that what we have adapted for our safety becomes the source of our conflict and discomfort. When we have the courage to re-enter and re-learn our stories, we grow in our compassion and understanding of ourselves in a way that leads to healing and freedom.
I see you. I see the exhaustion, overwhelm, invalidation, and chronic confusion. You’ve read the books. You’ve sought the advice. You’ve tried to be become the better partner, friend, employee, parent, and more. Always willing to adjust, accommodate, & show up in the ways others have asked. Yet your life feels bleak!
Or maybe you’re constantly shutting down, overthinking every interaction, or feeling like “too much” or “not enough” in your relationships. You’re not alone and you don’t have to keep doing life this way! You deserve relationships where you feel safe, your needs are met, and there’s no need to shape-shift for love.
I see you. I see the exhaustion, overwhelm, invalidation, and chronic confusion. You’ve read the books. You’ve sought the advice. You’ve tried to be become the better partner, friend, employee, parent, and more. Always willing to adjust, accommodate, & show up in the ways others have asked. Yet your life feels bleak!
Or maybe you’re constantly shutting down, overthinking every interaction, or feeling like “too much” or “not enough” in your relationships. You’re not alone and you don’t have to keep doing life this way! You deserve relationships where you feel safe, your needs are met, and there’s no need to shape-shift for love.
My ideal client is between the ages of 5 and 20, seeking a safe space to explore their identity and navigate where they fit in the world. They may be facing challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, or other life difficulties. No two individuals are the same, and together we’ll work to better understand their unique experiences. The goal is to help them develop coping strategies, gain self-awareness, and build resilience, empowering them to confidently manage life’s challenges and thrive.
My ideal client is between the ages of 5 and 20, seeking a safe space to explore their identity and navigate where they fit in the world. They may be facing challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, or other life difficulties. No two individuals are the same, and together we’ll work to better understand their unique experiences. The goal is to help them develop coping strategies, gain self-awareness, and build resilience, empowering them to confidently manage life’s challenges and thrive.
The goal of treatment is to provide outpatient mental health services, which eliminate or substantially reduce communication and/or social/ cultural barriers. My treatment encourages the involvement of natural support systems available to individuals and families. The goal is the client should live in the community as least restrictively as possible an environment, with minimal Dependance on public safety and acute care resources. To enable patients to establish or maintain appropriate residences and or to advert crisis and re-hospitalization or more restrictive levels of care. The client has the right to refuse treatment.
The goal of treatment is to provide outpatient mental health services, which eliminate or substantially reduce communication and/or social/ cultural barriers. My treatment encourages the involvement of natural support systems available to individuals and families. The goal is the client should live in the community as least restrictively as possible an environment, with minimal Dependance on public safety and acute care resources. To enable patients to establish or maintain appropriate residences and or to advert crisis and re-hospitalization or more restrictive levels of care. The client has the right to refuse treatment.
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FAQ - About In Person Therapy
What are the benefits of in-person therapy?
In-person therapy offers several benefits that some people find highly valuable for their mental health treatment. Being present in the same room as your therapist can create a stronger sense of connection and allow for more nuanced communication through body language. Some people may also find it easier to focus in therapy when they are in a dedicated space and away from potential distractions related to home or work; attending an in-person session provides a clear boundary between therapy time and the rest of your life. For certain therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), exposure therapy, or somatic therapy, being in person may be particularly important, as these therapies benefit from the therapist being able to observe and respond to a client’s physical cues effectively. Additionally, some individuals simply feel more comfortable discussing sensitive or painful topics when they are face-to-face with their therapist rather than on a screen.
When should I choose in-person therapy over online therapy?
In-person therapy may be a better choice when you need a structured therapeutic environment separate from your daily life, when you find it difficult to focus or feel comfortable in an online setting, or when privacy at home is a concern. It may also be more appropriate if you are dealing with severe mental health symptoms that require close monitoring or if your therapy involves approaches that rely heavily on observing physical cues. On the other hand, if convenience, scheduling flexibility, or access to specialists outside your immediate area are priorities, online therapy may be a better fit. Many therapists offer both options, so you can also discuss with a provider which format might work best for your specific situation.
How do I find an in-person therapist?
You can use Psychology Today's therapist directory to find an in-person therapist in your area. You can search by location, insurance accepted, specialty areas, therapeutic approaches, and other criteria to narrow down providers who meet your needs. Each therapist profile includes information about their credentials, areas of expertise, and whether they offer in-person sessions. Once you have identified potential therapists, you can contact them directly through the directory to schedule an initial consultation and determine whether they are a good fit before committing to ongoing treatment. When reaching out, it can be helpful to confirm their availability for in-person appointments, their office location, and whether they accept your insurance.