Polyamory and ENM Therapists in Pacific County, WA
Accepting New Clients! For years I wondered why I struggled with focusing, poor memory, high energy, listening, deadlines, or remembering to eat. It was only after I was diagnosed with ADHD before I realized "hey, I am not making this up," or "I am not dumb- I learn differently." Attempts to meet the expectations of a neurotypical society creates a harmful cycle where we feel it is relentless and never ending. Past life experiences can and still haunt us, as society continues to "inform" us of what "normal" looks like. Trying to mask who we are daily is exhausting and painful, and only breeds more pain and internal hurt.
Accepting New Clients! For years I wondered why I struggled with focusing, poor memory, high energy, listening, deadlines, or remembering to eat. It was only after I was diagnosed with ADHD before I realized "hey, I am not making this up," or "I am not dumb- I learn differently." Attempts to meet the expectations of a neurotypical society creates a harmful cycle where we feel it is relentless and never ending. Past life experiences can and still haunt us, as society continues to "inform" us of what "normal" looks like. Trying to mask who we are daily is exhausting and painful, and only breeds more pain and internal hurt.
I enjoy helping who are navigating a significant life transition or grappling with questions about identity, purpose, and change. Clients may be in the process of moving from adolescence to adulthood, adjusting to new responsibilities, or re-evaluating long held patterns in relationships and behavior. Often they come to me because life feels uncertain or out of balance. They sense that something needs to shift, but aren't sure where to start.
I enjoy helping who are navigating a significant life transition or grappling with questions about identity, purpose, and change. Clients may be in the process of moving from adolescence to adulthood, adjusting to new responsibilities, or re-evaluating long held patterns in relationships and behavior. Often they come to me because life feels uncertain or out of balance. They sense that something needs to shift, but aren't sure where to start.
Online Therapists
Are you looking to improve your relationship with yourself and grow? Are you looking to have stronger boundaries in your personal and professional life? Have you struggled with processing childhood or recent traumas that have impacted your life, peace, and relationships? Has it been hard to regulate or even acknowledge what you’ve been through? Have you found yourself avoiding problems, staying busy and using distractions instead of dealing with things? Is anxiety ruling your life? Are you ready to take back control and learn how to live authentically for yourself and values? If any of this rings true, therapy is a great next step!
Are you looking to improve your relationship with yourself and grow? Are you looking to have stronger boundaries in your personal and professional life? Have you struggled with processing childhood or recent traumas that have impacted your life, peace, and relationships? Has it been hard to regulate or even acknowledge what you’ve been through? Have you found yourself avoiding problems, staying busy and using distractions instead of dealing with things? Is anxiety ruling your life? Are you ready to take back control and learn how to live authentically for yourself and values? If any of this rings true, therapy is a great next step!
Whether you’re seeking therapy for the first time or have worked with a counselor before, I recognize the courage it takes to reach out for support. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, heal from past pain, and grow in ways that feel authentic to you. As a trauma-informed clinician, I understand that trauma can take many forms. My approach is rooted in the understanding that trauma impacts not only the mind but also the body, emotions, and spirit. My priority is to honor your unique experiences, helping you feel empowered throughout treatment.
Whether you’re seeking therapy for the first time or have worked with a counselor before, I recognize the courage it takes to reach out for support. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, heal from past pain, and grow in ways that feel authentic to you. As a trauma-informed clinician, I understand that trauma can take many forms. My approach is rooted in the understanding that trauma impacts not only the mind but also the body, emotions, and spirit. My priority is to honor your unique experiences, helping you feel empowered throughout treatment.
Candace Hunsucker Therapeutic Services, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SUDP
Puyallup, WA 98372
I serve Co-Occurring populations-those with mental health and substance use issues/Families with children with behavioral health challenges, LGBTQ populations, gender identity issues, sexuality, polyamory/non-traditional relationships.
I offer therapeutic sessions for individuals, couples, youth, and families. I help facilitate a process where people can develop insight and understanding of what may be holding them back from wellness, joy, and personal growth. Sometimes this may involve family patterns, behaviors that are not in line with one's values, or relationships that are no longer serving you. My job is to create safety for people to share their authentic selves, honoring strengths and navigating challenges together. My intention is to honor your gifts and to expand new ways of thinking or approaching situations to better meet your goals.
I serve Co-Occurring populations-those with mental health and substance use issues/Families with children with behavioral health challenges, LGBTQ populations, gender identity issues, sexuality, polyamory/non-traditional relationships.
I offer therapeutic sessions for individuals, couples, youth, and families. I help facilitate a process where people can develop insight and understanding of what may be holding them back from wellness, joy, and personal growth. Sometimes this may involve family patterns, behaviors that are not in line with one's values, or relationships that are no longer serving you. My job is to create safety for people to share their authentic selves, honoring strengths and navigating challenges together. My intention is to honor your gifts and to expand new ways of thinking or approaching situations to better meet your goals.
I understand trauma well, as I grew up in an alcoholic home. I experienced first hand “just trying to survive.” As a therapist, I help others understand the impact of alcoholism & addiction, how to find personal accountability, and ways to live more authentically. I have worked as a therapist in Los Angeles' Juvenile Hall and Seattle's Odessa Brown Children's Clinic. If you identify as a human who is in “survival mode” and wants and is ready to be in a state of living, then we can work together. I help my adult clients move beyond their own childhood traumas because I overcame my own childhood trauma of living with addicted parents.
I understand trauma well, as I grew up in an alcoholic home. I experienced first hand “just trying to survive.” As a therapist, I help others understand the impact of alcoholism & addiction, how to find personal accountability, and ways to live more authentically. I have worked as a therapist in Los Angeles' Juvenile Hall and Seattle's Odessa Brown Children's Clinic. If you identify as a human who is in “survival mode” and wants and is ready to be in a state of living, then we can work together. I help my adult clients move beyond their own childhood traumas because I overcame my own childhood trauma of living with addicted parents.
Often therapy begins with an implicit question, such as “will I be okay?” or, “can I feel better?” Other clients might wonder if they will be accepted for who they are, both in and outside of therapy. I welcome you to bring your full self into our space together. I am here to meet you where you are with warmth and unconditional positive regard. Everyone needs something a little different - to move through stuck points, to gain insight, or to reconnect with oneself or others. Whatever your needs, I believe therapy should be flexible and responsive to your individual circumstances. We will co-create an approach tailored to your goals.
Often therapy begins with an implicit question, such as “will I be okay?” or, “can I feel better?” Other clients might wonder if they will be accepted for who they are, both in and outside of therapy. I welcome you to bring your full self into our space together. I am here to meet you where you are with warmth and unconditional positive regard. Everyone needs something a little different - to move through stuck points, to gain insight, or to reconnect with oneself or others. Whatever your needs, I believe therapy should be flexible and responsive to your individual circumstances. We will co-create an approach tailored to your goals.
Through a person-centered humanistic approach, Rudy hopes to meet people where they are at. He is honored to support those doing the hard work of facing their challenges and be a part of the healing process. He also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and strength-based therapy to help guide those seeking to connect thoughts and behaviors and encourage self-efficacy. Play therapy also informs his work with children, teens, and families.
Through a person-centered humanistic approach, Rudy hopes to meet people where they are at. He is honored to support those doing the hard work of facing their challenges and be a part of the healing process. He also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and strength-based therapy to help guide those seeking to connect thoughts and behaviors and encourage self-efficacy. Play therapy also informs his work with children, teens, and families.
You may have done therapy, read the books, and understand your patterns, but still find yourself in the same cycles. Maybe you’re navigating a major life shift, questioning your beliefs, or realizing the life you built no longer fits.
Many of the people I work with are high-functioning, creative, and deep feelers who still feel “off,” like something isn’t quite right. This can show up as anxiety, avoidance, or chronic stress in the body. My work is for those ready to go deeper into the subconscious patterns and emotional material driving these cycles, with support to safely work through what’s underneath.
You may have done therapy, read the books, and understand your patterns, but still find yourself in the same cycles. Maybe you’re navigating a major life shift, questioning your beliefs, or realizing the life you built no longer fits.
Many of the people I work with are high-functioning, creative, and deep feelers who still feel “off,” like something isn’t quite right. This can show up as anxiety, avoidance, or chronic stress in the body. My work is for those ready to go deeper into the subconscious patterns and emotional material driving these cycles, with support to safely work through what’s underneath.
Stephanie Leschber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel stuck, not good enough, or anxious? Or perhaps you are struggling with overwhelm, people-pleasing, or juggling too much? My passion is helping people deal with anxiety and self-worth issues. Together we can change patterns to ensure meaningful positive changes in your life. Our time together will explore the root of the challenges, give you new tools to thrive, and help you come out the other side into a new chapter of your life.
Do you feel stuck, not good enough, or anxious? Or perhaps you are struggling with overwhelm, people-pleasing, or juggling too much? My passion is helping people deal with anxiety and self-worth issues. Together we can change patterns to ensure meaningful positive changes in your life. Our time together will explore the root of the challenges, give you new tools to thrive, and help you come out the other side into a new chapter of your life.
Feeling stuck in the same storyline and not sure how to move forward? Maybe you’re dealing with anxiety, burnout, identity exploration, or relationship stress, and wishing therapy felt more welcoming, affirming, or just a little more nerdy. You might be looking for support that understands queer and LGBTQIA+ experiences, helps you make sense of what you’ve been through, and builds tools that actually work using strengths you already have. If you’re ready for clarity, growth, and a path forward that fits who you are, you’re in the right place.
Feeling stuck in the same storyline and not sure how to move forward? Maybe you’re dealing with anxiety, burnout, identity exploration, or relationship stress, and wishing therapy felt more welcoming, affirming, or just a little more nerdy. You might be looking for support that understands queer and LGBTQIA+ experiences, helps you make sense of what you’ve been through, and builds tools that actually work using strengths you already have. If you’re ready for clarity, growth, and a path forward that fits who you are, you’re in the right place.
I work with adults trying to process the complex issues in life, especially when these stressors are related to healthcare and major life transitions. This includes new medical diagnoses, chronic illness, grief processing, quarter- and mid-life transitions, caregiver burnout, healthcare trauma, stress working as a medical provider, health anxiety, aging, and changes in family/household. These concerns impact other aspects of your life and I'm able to help you work through many of life's major obstacles. Everyone's struggle is different and my goal is to help you work through the things that are holding you back from joy.
I work with adults trying to process the complex issues in life, especially when these stressors are related to healthcare and major life transitions. This includes new medical diagnoses, chronic illness, grief processing, quarter- and mid-life transitions, caregiver burnout, healthcare trauma, stress working as a medical provider, health anxiety, aging, and changes in family/household. These concerns impact other aspects of your life and I'm able to help you work through many of life's major obstacles. Everyone's struggle is different and my goal is to help you work through the things that are holding you back from joy.
As a transpersonal therapist and coach, the bulk of my work is holistic in nature. This means that we are working with your whole being (light and shadow, seen and unseen, conscious and unconscious, mind and soul) with the intention of healing old wounds and patterns—personally, ancestrally, collectively.
As a transpersonal therapist and coach, the bulk of my work is holistic in nature. This means that we are working with your whole being (light and shadow, seen and unseen, conscious and unconscious, mind and soul) with the intention of healing old wounds and patterns—personally, ancestrally, collectively.
GreyMatters (the name) started as a joke - when I looked in the mirror and quipped that "even grey matters." That joke ignited an ADHD rabbit trail and the realization that my own personal jab needed transformation. GreyMatters Transformative Psychotherapy exists to provide a space that allows you to be heard, with complete acceptance, and discover your next step forward. This is not about someone telling you how to live or what to change, this is about you becoming the person you know yourself to be.
GreyMatters (the name) started as a joke - when I looked in the mirror and quipped that "even grey matters." That joke ignited an ADHD rabbit trail and the realization that my own personal jab needed transformation. GreyMatters Transformative Psychotherapy exists to provide a space that allows you to be heard, with complete acceptance, and discover your next step forward. This is not about someone telling you how to live or what to change, this is about you becoming the person you know yourself to be.
Feeling confused, unsure, like something is wrong with you takes a toll on your relationships, your work, your health, and finding joy in your life.
Healing from the wounds of our life takes courage and compassion.
Specializing in trauma, narcissistic abuse, antagonistic relationships, and relationship issues, I am here to help you heal, break the cycle of trauma, and move forward into a brighter, healthier future.
Feeling confused, unsure, like something is wrong with you takes a toll on your relationships, your work, your health, and finding joy in your life.
Healing from the wounds of our life takes courage and compassion.
Specializing in trauma, narcissistic abuse, antagonistic relationships, and relationship issues, I am here to help you heal, break the cycle of trauma, and move forward into a brighter, healthier future.
Sometimes in life we all need a “companion on the journey,” someone to partner with us and help make sense of our experience, ease our pain, and support our goals. As a therapist, I am committed to providing a safe environment where individuals can identify their strengths, recognize unhelpful patterns, and live into their goals. Working from an integrative, client-centered approach, I seek to support individuals wherever they are on their journey and my approach is holistic, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I value cultural humility and look forward to working with people of all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life.
Sometimes in life we all need a “companion on the journey,” someone to partner with us and help make sense of our experience, ease our pain, and support our goals. As a therapist, I am committed to providing a safe environment where individuals can identify their strengths, recognize unhelpful patterns, and live into their goals. Working from an integrative, client-centered approach, I seek to support individuals wherever they are on their journey and my approach is holistic, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I value cultural humility and look forward to working with people of all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life.
Reaching out for support takes courage, especially when relationship stress, communication challenges, or life transitions leave you feeling stuck. You may find yourselves repeating the same arguments, feeling misunderstood, or struggling to reconnect. I help couples improve communication, manage conflict, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional intimacy. I also support men navigating relationships, vulnerability, identity, and the pressure to carry everything alone. Together, we can identify unhealthy patterns, build healthier connections, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Reaching out for support takes courage, especially when relationship stress, communication challenges, or life transitions leave you feeling stuck. You may find yourselves repeating the same arguments, feeling misunderstood, or struggling to reconnect. I help couples improve communication, manage conflict, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional intimacy. I also support men navigating relationships, vulnerability, identity, and the pressure to carry everything alone. Together, we can identify unhealthy patterns, build healthier connections, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I am rooted in affirming the experiences of folks who are queer, transgender, people of color, non-monogamous/ polyamorous, sex workers, kinky, fat, neurodivergent and disabled.
Do you feel overwhelmed by intense emotions or struggle to be connected to your life? You're not alone. Together we can work to build the skills you need to live a life that fits within your values. Being emotionally sensitive myself, I understand the difficulties many of us face when we feel things deeply. My mission as your therapist will be to support you in cherishing this aspect of yourself, while we work on any negative impacts it might have on your life. My specialty is working with adults and older teens with difficulty regulating emotion, as well as anxiety, depression, complex trauma, eating disorders, and neurodivergence.
I am rooted in affirming the experiences of folks who are queer, transgender, people of color, non-monogamous/ polyamorous, sex workers, kinky, fat, neurodivergent and disabled.
Do you feel overwhelmed by intense emotions or struggle to be connected to your life? You're not alone. Together we can work to build the skills you need to live a life that fits within your values. Being emotionally sensitive myself, I understand the difficulties many of us face when we feel things deeply. My mission as your therapist will be to support you in cherishing this aspect of yourself, while we work on any negative impacts it might have on your life. My specialty is working with adults and older teens with difficulty regulating emotion, as well as anxiety, depression, complex trauma, eating disorders, and neurodivergence.
Accepting New Clients! For years I wondered why I struggled with focusing, poor memory, high energy, listening, deadlines, or remembering to eat. It was only after I was diagnosed with ADHD before I realized "hey, I am not making this up," or "I am not dumb- I learn differently." Attempts to meet the expectations of a neurotypical society creates a harmful cycle where we feel it is relentless and never ending. Past life experiences can and still haunt us, as society continues to "inform" us of what "normal" looks like. Trying to mask who we are daily is exhausting and painful, and only breeds more pain and internal hurt.
Accepting New Clients! For years I wondered why I struggled with focusing, poor memory, high energy, listening, deadlines, or remembering to eat. It was only after I was diagnosed with ADHD before I realized "hey, I am not making this up," or "I am not dumb- I learn differently." Attempts to meet the expectations of a neurotypical society creates a harmful cycle where we feel it is relentless and never ending. Past life experiences can and still haunt us, as society continues to "inform" us of what "normal" looks like. Trying to mask who we are daily is exhausting and painful, and only breeds more pain and internal hurt.
It's a privilege to support my clients and stand by their side as we work together to pinpoint the cause of struggle in their lives. In unison, you and I will work to remove negative thought and behavioral patterns that give rise to problems in your life, helping you to become a happier, more fulfilled person. Through tailoring my practice to meet the specific needs of every client, I can help you learn strategies to address your struggles and help you confidently plan for a better tomorrow. My job as a therapist is to maintain a safe, caring, and confidential environment for my clients as they embark on that journey.
It's a privilege to support my clients and stand by their side as we work together to pinpoint the cause of struggle in their lives. In unison, you and I will work to remove negative thought and behavioral patterns that give rise to problems in your life, helping you to become a happier, more fulfilled person. Through tailoring my practice to meet the specific needs of every client, I can help you learn strategies to address your struggles and help you confidently plan for a better tomorrow. My job as a therapist is to maintain a safe, caring, and confidential environment for my clients as they embark on that journey.
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Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Therapists
Why might an individual want to see a therapist specializing in open relationships and consensual non-monogamy?
A client seeking help with an open or consensually non-monogamous relationship will prefer to talk with a professional whom they can count on to be nonjudgmental. Talking with a supportive therapist may on its own help relieve some of the stigma and challenges partners face. That said, the most important factor in the success of any type of therapy is the ability of the client and practitioner to form a strong, trusting bond. For this reason, an individual or couple could find success with a therapist who does not specialize in non-monogamous relationships but with whom they can build trust.
When should open or consensually non-monogamous partners seek counseling?
Like other couples, polyamorous partners typically seek counseling when they face relationship challenges they can’t solve themselves. In non-monogamous relationships, this could include breaches of trust, including infidelity; unclear rules or violations of boundaries; jealousy of outside partners; the stress of juggling the needs of multiple partners; or the effect of high partner turnover on children. Like those of other couples, polyamorous bonds can be threatened by increasingly frequent arguments, poor or dysfunctional communication, diminished emotional or physical intimacy, or the feeling that something is wrong, even if they don’t know what it is.
Do therapists have special training to gain expertise in open relationships and consensual non-monogamy?
No, but individuals seeking help with non-monogamous relationships would most likely consult a licensed professional with specific training in couples counseling or couples therapy. Couples counseling and couples therapy both involve teaching concrete strategies to navigate conflict in relationships. A good therapist can engage both partners as they explain these approaches but can also work with a single partner.
How long does therapy for consensually non-monogamous couples typically last?
Couples therapy for any type of couple, tends to be relatively time-limited, lasting around 12 weeks on average. A good therapist will tailor sessions to the individual partners’ emotions and sometimes their past, along with patterns found to be repeating in the relationship. In many cases, clients should expect their therapist to assign “homework” between weekly sessions.