Female Therapists in Puyallup, WA
You may be standing at a threshold, unsure of what comes next. Maybe you're feeling disconnected—from your partner, your family, or even yourself. Maybe you've spent years shaping yourself to fit others’ expectations, and now you're wondering: What would it mean to choose myself? Therapy can be a space to untangle those old patterns, to grieve what’s been lost or denied, and to begin the work of becoming who you were always meant to be.
You may be standing at a threshold, unsure of what comes next. Maybe you're feeling disconnected—from your partner, your family, or even yourself. Maybe you've spent years shaping yourself to fit others’ expectations, and now you're wondering: What would it mean to choose myself? Therapy can be a space to untangle those old patterns, to grieve what’s been lost or denied, and to begin the work of becoming who you were always meant to be.
I believe everyone deserves a fulfilling life while being true to themselves. We’re all capable of growth, resilience, and meaningful change, and sometimes that happens best through collaboration. I’m grateful to walk alongside you on this journey. I see each client as the expert in their own life, bringing a unique story I’m excited to understand as we work together. I’m passionate about helping individuals reach their full potential and find new ways to navigate life’s challenges.
I believe everyone deserves a fulfilling life while being true to themselves. We’re all capable of growth, resilience, and meaningful change, and sometimes that happens best through collaboration. I’m grateful to walk alongside you on this journey. I see each client as the expert in their own life, bringing a unique story I’m excited to understand as we work together. I’m passionate about helping individuals reach their full potential and find new ways to navigate life’s challenges.
My ideal clients often feel overwhelmed, stuck in familiar relationship or life patterns, or unsure how to trust themselves during seasons of change or stress. Many are deeply empathetic, highly sensitive, and have felt misunderstood or pressured to shrink themselves to fit expectations or environments that weren’t built with them in mind. I work especially well with neurodivergent individuals, couples, and people navigating identity, grief, trauma, and belonging. They want relief from overwhelm, secure relationships with healthy communication, clearer emotional understanding, and greater trust in themselves and their needs.
My ideal clients often feel overwhelmed, stuck in familiar relationship or life patterns, or unsure how to trust themselves during seasons of change or stress. Many are deeply empathetic, highly sensitive, and have felt misunderstood or pressured to shrink themselves to fit expectations or environments that weren’t built with them in mind. I work especially well with neurodivergent individuals, couples, and people navigating identity, grief, trauma, and belonging. They want relief from overwhelm, secure relationships with healthy communication, clearer emotional understanding, and greater trust in themselves and their needs.
Would it surprise you to know that nearly every client I have ever worked with has asked me the same question? It's true. "Am I crazy?" I tell them all the same thing: "No. Crazy is a feeling--not a diagnosis. You can feel crazy, act crazy, look crazy, do something crazy--but you cannot BE crazy. Maybe you have been wondering if you are crazy? Or if perhaps you are "losing your mind"? I would like to be the therapist who gets to know you, and helps reassure you that you are not crazy or losing your mind, and to help you feel better in general.
Would it surprise you to know that nearly every client I have ever worked with has asked me the same question? It's true. "Am I crazy?" I tell them all the same thing: "No. Crazy is a feeling--not a diagnosis. You can feel crazy, act crazy, look crazy, do something crazy--but you cannot BE crazy. Maybe you have been wondering if you are crazy? Or if perhaps you are "losing your mind"? I would like to be the therapist who gets to know you, and helps reassure you that you are not crazy or losing your mind, and to help you feel better in general.
Andrea is experienced working with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples, groups, and families who are navigating: adjustment issues, low self-esteem, family relationships, compassion fatigue, work stressors, relationship conflicts, trauma (sexual, physical, and emotional), suicidal thoughts, grief and loss, substance use stressors, medical diagnoses/health concerns impacting mental health & well-being, and feeling anxious/down/unsure of how you are feeling. As a clinical social worker, she has 13 years of experience in community mental health, primary care settings, teletherapy, and management clinical social worker.
Andrea is experienced working with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples, groups, and families who are navigating: adjustment issues, low self-esteem, family relationships, compassion fatigue, work stressors, relationship conflicts, trauma (sexual, physical, and emotional), suicidal thoughts, grief and loss, substance use stressors, medical diagnoses/health concerns impacting mental health & well-being, and feeling anxious/down/unsure of how you are feeling. As a clinical social worker, she has 13 years of experience in community mental health, primary care settings, teletherapy, and management clinical social worker.
Life is hard; no one said it would be easy. Nothing that has value comes easily. It seems the things that can bring us lasting joy are the things we have to work to achieve. We are all unique in history. Where we come from, which family, which culture, impacted who we are and who we will or have become. Yet, all of us are the same in that we need human interaction. We come into this world seeking others, touch, interaction. We are neither meant to be or have to be completely alone. *(I am an approved WA State Supervisor and am currently taking on LMHCA supervisees).
Life is hard; no one said it would be easy. Nothing that has value comes easily. It seems the things that can bring us lasting joy are the things we have to work to achieve. We are all unique in history. Where we come from, which family, which culture, impacted who we are and who we will or have become. Yet, all of us are the same in that we need human interaction. We come into this world seeking others, touch, interaction. We are neither meant to be or have to be completely alone. *(I am an approved WA State Supervisor and am currently taking on LMHCA supervisees).
Brooke Peterson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHCA, MS, CCFP
1 Endorsed
Puyallup, WA 98372
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I'm so glad you're here. I'm a therapist who works with all ages of individuals, couples, and families to navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship navigation, life transitions, burnout, mental health struggles related to Autism Spectrum Disorder, and stress. I specialize in working with individuals who identify as "highly sensitive" and may struggle with big feelings, high empathy, or healthy relationships, as well as parents of children who are highly sensitive or live with mental or behavioral health struggles.
Hi! I'm so glad you're here. I'm a therapist who works with all ages of individuals, couples, and families to navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship navigation, life transitions, burnout, mental health struggles related to Autism Spectrum Disorder, and stress. I specialize in working with individuals who identify as "highly sensitive" and may struggle with big feelings, high empathy, or healthy relationships, as well as parents of children who are highly sensitive or live with mental or behavioral health struggles.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with several years of experience working in inpatient crisis services. One of my passions is seeing people at their worse and walking alongside them towards becoming a better version of themselves.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with several years of experience working in inpatient crisis services. One of my passions is seeing people at their worse and walking alongside them towards becoming a better version of themselves.
Each of us experiences times in our life when pain, stress, confusion, or despair overwhelms and consumes us, or when we find ourselves stuck in patterns that we can’t seem to escape, desiring change but unable to figure out where to begin. It takes courage to admit our need for help, and even more so, to ask for that help. And yet, this is often where healing begins – when we allow another person to come alongside us, help us to see what we can’t see, and offer a sense of hope when hope is hard to find.
Each of us experiences times in our life when pain, stress, confusion, or despair overwhelms and consumes us, or when we find ourselves stuck in patterns that we can’t seem to escape, desiring change but unable to figure out where to begin. It takes courage to admit our need for help, and even more so, to ask for that help. And yet, this is often where healing begins – when we allow another person to come alongside us, help us to see what we can’t see, and offer a sense of hope when hope is hard to find.
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead the life you want. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead the life you want. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
We each have a unique story and it shapes how we interact with ourselves and the world around us. Parts of it can feel liberating and joyous while others trapping and disempowering which impacts how we show up for ourselves and others. By bringing an awareness to both our strengths and our wounds we can heal what feels burdening and create an updated compass to navigating our internal world and our relationships. I would be honored to bear witness to your story and support you.
We each have a unique story and it shapes how we interact with ourselves and the world around us. Parts of it can feel liberating and joyous while others trapping and disempowering which impacts how we show up for ourselves and others. By bringing an awareness to both our strengths and our wounds we can heal what feels burdening and create an updated compass to navigating our internal world and our relationships. I would be honored to bear witness to your story and support you.
My name is Aundreaha McAuley, and I am a graduate student at City University of Seattle pursuing a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I entered this field with a deep desire to become the person I needed in my darkest moments.
My name is Aundreaha McAuley, and I am a graduate student at City University of Seattle pursuing a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I entered this field with a deep desire to become the person I needed in my darkest moments.
Hi there and Aloha! My name is Josephine Asiata-Tuuga and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker living in Puyallup, WA, but my license is in the beautiful state of Hawaii, working with clients statewide via telehealth. My experience comes from working with adults with co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance use). I also have experience in working with adolescents with mental health challenges. The therapeutic modalities I utilize have been known to work best for both the adult and adolescent populations.
Hi there and Aloha! My name is Josephine Asiata-Tuuga and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker living in Puyallup, WA, but my license is in the beautiful state of Hawaii, working with clients statewide via telehealth. My experience comes from working with adults with co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance use). I also have experience in working with adolescents with mental health challenges. The therapeutic modalities I utilize have been known to work best for both the adult and adolescent populations.
I believe people are often far more capable than they give themselves credit for. When things feel overwhelming or impossible, I help people gently question those limits and find ways forward that feel doable and aligned with who they are. My work is about noticing strengths, challenging patterns that keep you stuck, and building confidence through steady, supported steps. Sessions are warm and down to earth, with room for honesty, creativity, humor, and real conversation. While sessions are supportive, the goal is not to stay stuck. We work toward forward movement at a pace that feels realistic and sustainable.
I believe people are often far more capable than they give themselves credit for. When things feel overwhelming or impossible, I help people gently question those limits and find ways forward that feel doable and aligned with who they are. My work is about noticing strengths, challenging patterns that keep you stuck, and building confidence through steady, supported steps. Sessions are warm and down to earth, with room for honesty, creativity, humor, and real conversation. While sessions are supportive, the goal is not to stay stuck. We work toward forward movement at a pace that feels realistic and sustainable.
I believe everyone has a right to live a calm, happy and fulfilled life. For some, that is easier said than done. For those who are having a more challenging time finding that life, counseling may be the right choice to help guide those who are ready for change. I work with adults and couples who are struggling with life's challenges. As a Brainspotting and Level II Trauma Specialist, I offer researched based therapies and support for the individual, as well as resources for the entire family, to help bring function, healing and joy to their lives.
I believe everyone has a right to live a calm, happy and fulfilled life. For some, that is easier said than done. For those who are having a more challenging time finding that life, counseling may be the right choice to help guide those who are ready for change. I work with adults and couples who are struggling with life's challenges. As a Brainspotting and Level II Trauma Specialist, I offer researched based therapies and support for the individual, as well as resources for the entire family, to help bring function, healing and joy to their lives.
Dr. Bre | Evolution Engineered, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Wanna be your own #RelationshipGoals! I help folx evolve beyond the same old arguments, into an honest partnership that nourishes each of you individually + together! My approach is all about identifying the individual skills each of you need to co-create a loving partnership -- without trauma bonds or codependency. I work with all backgrounds + orientations + expressions that know how to Love in all different ways! We do the work that is right for YOUR partnership—not anyone else's. You'll also discover if it's time to release your relationship. AND if it is time... I'll help you do so in the most Loving way!
Wanna be your own #RelationshipGoals! I help folx evolve beyond the same old arguments, into an honest partnership that nourishes each of you individually + together! My approach is all about identifying the individual skills each of you need to co-create a loving partnership -- without trauma bonds or codependency. I work with all backgrounds + orientations + expressions that know how to Love in all different ways! We do the work that is right for YOUR partnership—not anyone else's. You'll also discover if it's time to release your relationship. AND if it is time... I'll help you do so in the most Loving way!
HOPE is the only thing stronger than fear. Are you looking for a therapist to hope with you? I will. Have you found yourself bound and unable to move past your hurting circumstances? Facing challenges in your home & family life? What is the condition of your heart? You're reading this because you are ready for CHANGE! Learn how to apply LASTING solutions to the issues in your life. I'll help you envision, fall in love with, and then create your best future. Aim for change. Hope with me. Let's get started!
HOPE is the only thing stronger than fear. Are you looking for a therapist to hope with you? I will. Have you found yourself bound and unable to move past your hurting circumstances? Facing challenges in your home & family life? What is the condition of your heart? You're reading this because you are ready for CHANGE! Learn how to apply LASTING solutions to the issues in your life. I'll help you envision, fall in love with, and then create your best future. Aim for change. Hope with me. Let's get started!
Everyone is worthy of love and belonging. I am committed to creating a safe space for my clients no matter their background, story, or identity. I believe that each client is unique and deserves to be heard. Therapy is a collaborative process. My role is to meet you where you are and guide you toward healing. I will respect and honor your story and help you move through the pain to find new beginnings.
Everyone is worthy of love and belonging. I am committed to creating a safe space for my clients no matter their background, story, or identity. I believe that each client is unique and deserves to be heard. Therapy is a collaborative process. My role is to meet you where you are and guide you toward healing. I will respect and honor your story and help you move through the pain to find new beginnings.
Accepting new clients to a wait list only.
I aim to provide a supportive, judgement free environment. As my client, your wants and needs will become a priority. As a team we will work together to reach your goals. I work hard to understand my clients worldview while also maintaining the ability to share outside perspective. I believe that with the right support everyone has the ability to live a fulfilling life. If you are searching for support, healing, understanding, perspective, or challenge I would love to help you with your journey.
Accepting new clients to a wait list only.
I aim to provide a supportive, judgement free environment. As my client, your wants and needs will become a priority. As a team we will work together to reach your goals. I work hard to understand my clients worldview while also maintaining the ability to share outside perspective. I believe that with the right support everyone has the ability to live a fulfilling life. If you are searching for support, healing, understanding, perspective, or challenge I would love to help you with your journey.
I work with women who feel they are at a crossroad in their life. They are feeling overwhelmed, stressed and unhappy. They may feel like it's time for changes at home, in their career or with their family. They may have issues with feeling unworthy or unwanted. They might feel a bit confused or a bit lost. But, they know one thing and that is that they do want to feel better. They want a life with more meaning. They want a loving relationship. They want a career that energizes them. They have hope that things can improve.
I work with women who feel they are at a crossroad in their life. They are feeling overwhelmed, stressed and unhappy. They may feel like it's time for changes at home, in their career or with their family. They may have issues with feeling unworthy or unwanted. They might feel a bit confused or a bit lost. But, they know one thing and that is that they do want to feel better. They want a life with more meaning. They want a loving relationship. They want a career that energizes them. They have hope that things can improve.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.