Therapists in Puyallup, WA
Russell E Peters
Counselor, DMin, MDiv, LMHC
Verified Verified
Puyallup, WA 98373
You have served your community, patients, and faith groups, for many years. The excellent care that you provide you deserve. I have 25 years experience serving first responders, military, and faith group leaders. My focus is on individuals exposed to repetitive traumatic experiences in service focus occupations and faith group leadership. Providing tools to cope with various traumas, I am client centered, trained in EMDR and skilled in experiences that provoke trauma. My therapeutic approach is to journey with clients during dark times and support them as they discover the life they deserve.
You have served your community, patients, and faith groups, for many years. The excellent care that you provide you deserve. I have 25 years experience serving first responders, military, and faith group leaders. My focus is on individuals exposed to repetitive traumatic experiences in service focus occupations and faith group leadership. Providing tools to cope with various traumas, I am client centered, trained in EMDR and skilled in experiences that provoke trauma. My therapeutic approach is to journey with clients during dark times and support them as they discover the life they deserve.
Dr. Kevin Boll
Counselor, MDiv, DMin, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Puyallup, WA 98371
I want to know you and what you are going through. If you are hurting, I will hear you and feel your pain. If you’re confused, I’ll help you figure it out. If you need direction and guidance, I am here to walk alongside of you. Whatever your struggle or concern might be--anxiety, trauma, relationship distress, grief, depression, searching for meaning and purpose, or facing some other hardship--I will help you sort it out, identify the root causes, and offer practical tools to help you overcome your personal challenges by using proven therapeutic methods to restore wholeness and healing to the broken parts of your life.
I want to know you and what you are going through. If you are hurting, I will hear you and feel your pain. If you’re confused, I’ll help you figure it out. If you need direction and guidance, I am here to walk alongside of you. Whatever your struggle or concern might be--anxiety, trauma, relationship distress, grief, depression, searching for meaning and purpose, or facing some other hardship--I will help you sort it out, identify the root causes, and offer practical tools to help you overcome your personal challenges by using proven therapeutic methods to restore wholeness and healing to the broken parts of your life.
John Carlsen
Counselor, MA, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Puyallup, WA 98373
You're someone who is looking to find just the right fit in a counselor. Maybe you are experiencing grief, or having difficulty adjusting to life changes. Perhaps you have a general sense of dissatisfaction with life, or have specific things you want to work through. Or, maybe you're feeling trapped by anxiety, or past trauma, and you want to feel a sense of hope; to be seen, heard, and understood. There is no "one-size-fits-all" approach to therapy, and the things you may want to work on are important and unique.
You're someone who is looking to find just the right fit in a counselor. Maybe you are experiencing grief, or having difficulty adjusting to life changes. Perhaps you have a general sense of dissatisfaction with life, or have specific things you want to work through. Or, maybe you're feeling trapped by anxiety, or past trauma, and you want to feel a sense of hope; to be seen, heard, and understood. There is no "one-size-fits-all" approach to therapy, and the things you may want to work on are important and unique.
Mark Duris
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Puyallup, WA 98372
Not accepting new clients
As a psychologist, I seek to provide guidance in identifying strategies and solutions for tapping into your inner strengths and capacity for positive change. I have found that a positive therapeutic relationship serves an important role in accessing the resilience, insight, and courage needed to make important lifestyle changes that allow individuals and families to live happier, healthier, and more balanced lives. I approach the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative process where positive change occurs when we work together to identify strategies that will allow you to adaptively manage and overcome difficult life challenges. I strive to create a safe place by providing unconditional support.
As a psychologist, I seek to provide guidance in identifying strategies and solutions for tapping into your inner strengths and capacity for positive change. I have found that a positive therapeutic relationship serves an important role in accessing the resilience, insight, and courage needed to make important lifestyle changes that allow individuals and families to live happier, healthier, and more balanced lives. I approach the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative process where positive change occurs when we work together to identify strategies that will allow you to adaptively manage and overcome difficult life challenges. I strive to create a safe place by providing unconditional support.
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Michael Wong
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98405
Waitlist for new clients
The moment we start to think "who am I," "why am I like this," or "is this the true version of who I am" are moments I consider to be breakthroughs. Moments of self-reflection can be difficult to understand, difficult to seek answers, and just the thought seems bizarre or confusing. At times it may not even be self-reflection. Instead, it is the feeling of guilt, shame, worthlessness, or insecurities. It can also show up as anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, somatic symptoms, interpersonal challenges, or strain in quality of life. This is the result of exposure to or experiences of neglect and abuse during our lifetime.
The moment we start to think "who am I," "why am I like this," or "is this the true version of who I am" are moments I consider to be breakthroughs. Moments of self-reflection can be difficult to understand, difficult to seek answers, and just the thought seems bizarre or confusing. At times it may not even be self-reflection. Instead, it is the feeling of guilt, shame, worthlessness, or insecurities. It can also show up as anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, somatic symptoms, interpersonal challenges, or strain in quality of life. This is the result of exposure to or experiences of neglect and abuse during our lifetime.
Dave Schmitz-Binnall
LMHC, CHT
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98401 (Online Only)
This includes emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, and neglect, in both childhood and adulthood, and the resulting PTSD symptoms and its relationship to addictions.
My clients tell me that my counseling style combines my intelligence, intuitive sense, gentle-ness and "real-ness" in a way that creates trust and produces results. I am non-judgemental and able to adapt my approach to any type of person and any type of need. I work well with all genders, and people from any type of background. I have an affirmative approach to LBTQ issues and challenges. Give me a call, or email me, and we can get together, at no charge, and see if we're a good fit for one another.
This includes emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, and neglect, in both childhood and adulthood, and the resulting PTSD symptoms and its relationship to addictions.
My clients tell me that my counseling style combines my intelligence, intuitive sense, gentle-ness and "real-ness" in a way that creates trust and produces results. I am non-judgemental and able to adapt my approach to any type of person and any type of need. I work well with all genders, and people from any type of background. I have an affirmative approach to LBTQ issues and challenges. Give me a call, or email me, and we can get together, at no charge, and see if we're a good fit for one another.
Audie D Whitaker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402
I work with many people experiencing traumatic stress from abuse, assault, dysphoria, medical trauma, grief, and life changes.
If you’ve been struggling to find a therapist experienced in working with your situation I encourage you to email me. I’m currently taking in-person appointments in Indiana and online in Washington. I specialize in treating trauma, sexual and gender issues and personality disorders. I have 10 years clinical experience serving Greater Lafayette and 15 years total working with individuals and couples of all ages. I am an AASECT certified sex therapist and trained in multiple approaches to treating PTSD. I am looking forward to meeting with you to discuss the best way that we can work together to help you overcome your stress.
I work with many people experiencing traumatic stress from abuse, assault, dysphoria, medical trauma, grief, and life changes.
If you’ve been struggling to find a therapist experienced in working with your situation I encourage you to email me. I’m currently taking in-person appointments in Indiana and online in Washington. I specialize in treating trauma, sexual and gender issues and personality disorders. I have 10 years clinical experience serving Greater Lafayette and 15 years total working with individuals and couples of all ages. I am an AASECT certified sex therapist and trained in multiple approaches to treating PTSD. I am looking forward to meeting with you to discuss the best way that we can work together to help you overcome your stress.
Eric Moro
LMSW
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98402 (Online Only)
I work with individuals who struggle with intense emotions, out-of-control behaviors, OCD, addiction, trauma, abuse, and suicidal/self-harm behaviors.
It is not that things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult -Seneca. If you have the desire to change your life for the better, then I would like to work with you to achieve it. The journey to recovery is not easy, but easier with help. I hope to build trust and resilience in the people I work with so that they can reach their full potential in life. No matter where you are at the moment, with persistence, commitment and patience, anything is possible.
I work with individuals who struggle with intense emotions, out-of-control behaviors, OCD, addiction, trauma, abuse, and suicidal/self-harm behaviors.
It is not that things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult -Seneca. If you have the desire to change your life for the better, then I would like to work with you to achieve it. The journey to recovery is not easy, but easier with help. I hope to build trust and resilience in the people I work with so that they can reach their full potential in life. No matter where you are at the moment, with persistence, commitment and patience, anything is possible.
Steven M Brown
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402 (Online Only)
A responsible social practitioner, I provide psychological care, and services using American Sign Language (ASL). I work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, including various populations that encompass sign language users. My interests center on developing tailored, specific psychotherapy applications that benefit the patients with hearing losses. Much of my work places an emphasis on the importance of "courageous will" to empower individuals to make choices that are useful and practical.
A responsible social practitioner, I provide psychological care, and services using American Sign Language (ASL). I work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, including various populations that encompass sign language users. My interests center on developing tailored, specific psychotherapy applications that benefit the patients with hearing losses. Much of my work places an emphasis on the importance of "courageous will" to empower individuals to make choices that are useful and practical.
Agustin Reyes Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98401
La salud mental al igual que la salud física, es esencial para un funcionamiento óptimo en la vida cotidiana. ¿Vive con síntomas depresivos, ansiedad, tiene dificultades con su pareja, familia o le cuesta controlar su enojo? Si esta es su situación, le gustaría embarcarse a un viaje hacia su interior y descubrir las herramientas que posee? La terapia psicológica es la medicina de la mente y el alma, es un paso hacia la reconstrucción de un pasado turbulento y esperanza para un mejor presente.
La salud mental al igual que la salud física, es esencial para un funcionamiento óptimo en la vida cotidiana. ¿Vive con síntomas depresivos, ansiedad, tiene dificultades con su pareja, familia o le cuesta controlar su enojo? Si esta es su situación, le gustaría embarcarse a un viaje hacia su interior y descubrir las herramientas que posee? La terapia psicológica es la medicina de la mente y el alma, es un paso hacia la reconstrucción de un pasado turbulento y esperanza para un mejor presente.
Micheal Kane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, MSW, MA, LICSW, CTTS
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98401
Emotional pain distorts our view of the world. The longer our pain lasts, the more unhappy we become. Unlike a well meaning friend or relative, a therapist can consider your concerns from a fresh, objective, perspective. But a therapist will not solve your problems for you; he will guide you by listening, questioning and observing—- so that you can find your own answers when extreme unhappiness, overwhelming anxiety or fear, feelings of inadequacy and low self esteem, sexual problems, and traumatic events interfere with your life or relationships with others.
Emotional pain distorts our view of the world. The longer our pain lasts, the more unhappy we become. Unlike a well meaning friend or relative, a therapist can consider your concerns from a fresh, objective, perspective. But a therapist will not solve your problems for you; he will guide you by listening, questioning and observing—- so that you can find your own answers when extreme unhappiness, overwhelming anxiety or fear, feelings of inadequacy and low self esteem, sexual problems, and traumatic events interfere with your life or relationships with others.
Matthew C. Ware
Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98402 (Online Only)
I have a deep passion for helping trauma survivors, combat veterans, and people who are struggling with addiction to accomplish and sustain meaningful recoveries in their lives. I provide a non-judgmental, compassionate, and safe therapeutic space to help them achieve their goals. The most rewarding thing for me as a therapist is helping a client work through and heal from the trauma and shame that is so commonly the underlying cause of their substance use, addiction, or mental health challenges.
I have a deep passion for helping trauma survivors, combat veterans, and people who are struggling with addiction to accomplish and sustain meaningful recoveries in their lives. I provide a non-judgmental, compassionate, and safe therapeutic space to help them achieve their goals. The most rewarding thing for me as a therapist is helping a client work through and heal from the trauma and shame that is so commonly the underlying cause of their substance use, addiction, or mental health challenges.
Ryan Keith Donovan
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98402
I often work with individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, and childhood trauma. I believe that change that occurs in therapy comes from forming a safe therapeutic relationship, while increasing your awareness of self, challenging your old beliefs, and establishing appropriate boundaries in relationships with others. I tend to be an active participant in therapy. I ask questions, offer observations, and look for patterns that may help provide a deeper understanding. However, I believe the client is the expert on themselves, and I trust in each individuals unique healing process.
I often work with individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, and childhood trauma. I believe that change that occurs in therapy comes from forming a safe therapeutic relationship, while increasing your awareness of self, challenging your old beliefs, and establishing appropriate boundaries in relationships with others. I tend to be an active participant in therapy. I ask questions, offer observations, and look for patterns that may help provide a deeper understanding. However, I believe the client is the expert on themselves, and I trust in each individuals unique healing process.
S. Mike Monks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98445 (Online Only)
Visit website for initial appointment availability. Improving yourself can be a rewarding and lifelong positive enhancement. My role as a Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) is to help you in this journey. I believe that every person has room for improvement and seeking professional mental health counseling is a great step to take to improve yourself. I practice from a strengths perspective, helping you realize how to use what you do best to your maximum benefit. I also enjoy helping individuals who are not coping well in the context of their relationships with others and their families.
Visit website for initial appointment availability. Improving yourself can be a rewarding and lifelong positive enhancement. My role as a Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) is to help you in this journey. I believe that every person has room for improvement and seeking professional mental health counseling is a great step to take to improve yourself. I practice from a strengths perspective, helping you realize how to use what you do best to your maximum benefit. I also enjoy helping individuals who are not coping well in the context of their relationships with others and their families.
Kevala Keller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMHC, ACHt
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402
There are a variety of therapeutic techniques I use to bring relief to current life issues, help resolve early life patterns and help clients create a new way of being in life and feeling they are now in control of themselves and their choices. There is a release in these techniques that normal "talk" therapy is not able to provide. This journey is about self discovery and self mastery. Those that wish to address a specific issue or symptom in their life can do so and those who want to embark on the larger path of personal transformation are also served by this work.
There are a variety of therapeutic techniques I use to bring relief to current life issues, help resolve early life patterns and help clients create a new way of being in life and feeling they are now in control of themselves and their choices. There is a release in these techniques that normal "talk" therapy is not able to provide. This journey is about self discovery and self mastery. Those that wish to address a specific issue or symptom in their life can do so and those who want to embark on the larger path of personal transformation are also served by this work.
Nathan Gordon Blackmer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98404 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My ideal client is someone who has experienced trauma, grief, or is going through a major life transition. I believe that therapy should be trauma informed and person centered. You're a good fit for me if you want help processing past events, navigating difficult relationships, or if your trauma is getting in the way of you living your life. If you need respect, empowerment, and connection from a therapist you're in the right place - I work for you, and I follow your lead - you're the expert in your life, after all. My clients typically want clarity, to heal, and to feel like they are living a life that they find meaning in.
My ideal client is someone who has experienced trauma, grief, or is going through a major life transition. I believe that therapy should be trauma informed and person centered. You're a good fit for me if you want help processing past events, navigating difficult relationships, or if your trauma is getting in the way of you living your life. If you need respect, empowerment, and connection from a therapist you're in the right place - I work for you, and I follow your lead - you're the expert in your life, after all. My clients typically want clarity, to heal, and to feel like they are living a life that they find meaning in.
Jim Kaing
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My holistic approach integrates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual forms of well-being. The overall goal is to help individuals develop a deeper understanding of themselves on all these levels. For some, the goal of counseling may be to improve personal, familial, social, and/or community functioning. While for others, the aim is building, self-esteem, reducing anxiety or strengthening coping mechanisms. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to unpack emotional and mental distress while working on grounding techniques, challenging unhelpful automatic thoughts, and processing trauma.
My holistic approach integrates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual forms of well-being. The overall goal is to help individuals develop a deeper understanding of themselves on all these levels. For some, the goal of counseling may be to improve personal, familial, social, and/or community functioning. While for others, the aim is building, self-esteem, reducing anxiety or strengthening coping mechanisms. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to unpack emotional and mental distress while working on grounding techniques, challenging unhelpful automatic thoughts, and processing trauma.
Online Therapists
Arnold R Camacho
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC, MHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Olympia, WA 98502
As a retired veteran, I am passionate about veteran's needs such as PTSD, TBI, depression, anxiety, problems with alcohol, substance abuse, personal relationships, and thoughts of suicide and self-harm.
Do you often find yourself lost, anxious, and unsure? We have all been affected by this post-covid era at some point. I am a good listener and passionate about issues such as feelings of anxiety, boundary setting, low self-esteem, grief, and trauma. Give it a try, what's the "best" that could happen?
As a retired veteran, I am passionate about veteran's needs such as PTSD, TBI, depression, anxiety, problems with alcohol, substance abuse, personal relationships, and thoughts of suicide and self-harm.
Do you often find yourself lost, anxious, and unsure? We have all been affected by this post-covid era at some point. I am a good listener and passionate about issues such as feelings of anxiety, boundary setting, low self-esteem, grief, and trauma. Give it a try, what's the "best" that could happen?
Casey Jordan
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
Not currently accepting new clients. I work with adults and teens in the state of Washington and focus on issues of depression, anxiety, complex trauma and abuse, church/cult related trauma, LGBTQ+ concerns, relationship difficulties, and more. In therapy, we will tend to the parts of your story that feel troublesome and work toward a deepening experience of freedom, connection, and joy. We will explore the nature of your individual concerns within the context of your narrative, which may include important relationships, your past experiences, and the societal systems that have impacted you.
Not currently accepting new clients. I work with adults and teens in the state of Washington and focus on issues of depression, anxiety, complex trauma and abuse, church/cult related trauma, LGBTQ+ concerns, relationship difficulties, and more. In therapy, we will tend to the parts of your story that feel troublesome and work toward a deepening experience of freedom, connection, and joy. We will explore the nature of your individual concerns within the context of your narrative, which may include important relationships, your past experiences, and the societal systems that have impacted you.
Daniel Richard Roberson
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Arlington, WA 98223
I have worked in many areas, especially addictions counseling, and I know the places of addiction, abuse and loss have often been the source of hope for my clients.
My clients come from a variety of backgrounds and ages seeking healing and understanding of their relationships and meaning in life. Some suffer from substance addiction, others from work stress, and many from wounded relationships in their family. Their goals are redemption of their suffering, building new ways of relating to others and clearing the pain of the past from clouding the joy of the present.
I have worked in many areas, especially addictions counseling, and I know the places of addiction, abuse and loss have often been the source of hope for my clients.
My clients come from a variety of backgrounds and ages seeking healing and understanding of their relationships and meaning in life. Some suffer from substance addiction, others from work stress, and many from wounded relationships in their family. Their goals are redemption of their suffering, building new ways of relating to others and clearing the pain of the past from clouding the joy of the present.
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Domestic Abuse Therapists
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognize that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.