Therapists in Puyallup, WA

Congratulations! You have taken the first step toward healing by seeking help. It is important that the relationship between you and your therapist is a good fit, based on mutual respect and trust. I use a strength-based and practical approach. I have a sense of humor which seems to help clients feel more comfortable. Therapy's primary focus is on the present with an understanding of the effects of past events on current behaviors and the need to process unresolved issues. "The turmoil of the past is never wholly forgotten, unresolved it seeps through even the strongest foundation."

We have immediate openings for new clients! Today is your first step on the pathway to change and together we will make the transformation you are seeking in your life. Pathway to Change is unique in that we offer several therapists to choose from who can work collaboratively with you to accomplish the change you want to see. With over 40 years of combined therapy experience each therapist offers a different approach within the therapeutic relationship. We are excited to now offer Life Coaching through our partnership with Simply You LLC. To schedule life coaching sessions please visit the following website: www.simply-you-llc.com.

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.

Our mission at Achieving Balance Counseling is to foster an environment that empowers an individual or family’s ability to resolve, change and achieve balance in order to attain happiness, hope and harmony in life.

Sometimes in life we face struggles that arise unexpectedly or sometimes our struggles have been long term. You deserve to live each day better than the last. I'm here to help you achieve that goal. I treat each person individually and we work together to come up with a plan to help you face your struggle.

Emotions and significant life stressors can leave a person feeling stuck or helpless. Finding a safe place to process emotions and address questions of shame, normalcy, and acceptance can be challenging. Without being able to process emotions and trauma, we can get stuck while the emotions stay in our bodies. Processing emotions not only provides mental relief, but can also transform a person’s connectedness to their bodies and relieve some physical manifestations of stressors. I hope to help people find hope which allows space for life to be messy and things to still be okay.

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).

Hello! I am currently accepting new clients. Life can hit hard sometimes and leave us feeling overwhelmed, confused, hurt and angry. Whether you have hit an obstacle, experienced a loss, you are feeling stuck, numb, you are struggling, feeling anxious, or dealing with trauma, I am here to help walk through it with you. We need a little extra help and support sometimes to equip us with the tools to navigate life’s inevitable ups and downs. I am glad you’ve made it here it’s a big first step and I’d love to get the opportunity to chat more with you. If you or someone you love needs a little extra support and help, give me a call.

I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I am passionate about providing mental health services to those in need by coming alongside clients and providing treatment that aligns with their values and interests. My goal is to provide an environment where clients feel safe to express their thoughts and feelings, and where clients feel heard, accepted, and respected.

I am currently accepting new clients! When we accept ourselves we can more fully connect with others and enjoy being present in our daily lives. Would you like to treat yourself with loving kindness? To respond thoughtfully to others instead of reacting based on past experiences? I enjoy working with adult abuse survivors to develop self-compassion and explore issues related to childhood and relational trauma. If you would like to learn to nurture and care for yourself, to find acceptance and peace I can help!

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.

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!

I believe in providing the highest level of personalized therapeutic care for each client by integrating techniques from traditional and evidenced based therapies. I seek to understand each person from a systemic perspective and use an experiential approach that creates a secure environment where self-awareness, healing, and change can occur.

The world we live in is an ever changing and fast paced place that can often times add complexities to our lives, our relationships, our internal thoughts and emotions that we didn’t anticipate or were not ready for. In these times it can be helpful to seek therapy to have someone support your growth into the person you want to be in a respectful, empathetic, and judgment-free environment.

Megan M. Woods, MS, CCTP, CNC, LMHC is a highly committed professional who holds certifications as a life coach and licensed therapist. With extensive personal and professional training, she offers valuable expertise in various life areas. Megan is dedicated to assisting individuals in navigating unexpected circumstances, such as life stages, decision-making, grief and loss, trauma, women empowerment, relationship issues, and wellness. Megan provides support pertaining to LGBTQIA+ matters, polyamory, and the promotion of sexuality. Her objective is to support clients in achieving clarity, focus, and momentum toward their goals.

Greetings and welcome. I'm Dr. Karen Beth Acheson, Ph.D., and I have over 20 years of experience bringing warmth, compassion, and a sense of humor to help empower people to make healthy changes in their lives. My primary focus is adult psychotherapy. My style is down-to-earth; I draw from humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral & mindfulness-based therapies. My specialty areas include: Depression; Bipolar (manic) Depression; Anxiety; Trauma (including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder); and Emotional/Sexual/physical Abuse. Also, I am now blending my lifelong passion for animals, including a B.S. in Animal Science, with

Christian Morden, our new intern is seeing clients at reduced rates. Only $75 for Individual Sessions and $95 for Family/Couples- 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!

Taking a client-centered approach, I work to assist individuals, couples and families in reaching the goals that they bring with them to therapy. I believe that trust and compassion are essential to the success of therapy and my role is to facilitate that relationship of trust. I strive to be culturally aware and humble, recognizing that no two people experience life the same way. My goal is to help clients find their strengths and resources in a brief, systemic way. Some of the models that inform my approach include Narrative Family Therapy and Collaborative Therapy.

"Pain is important: how we evade it, how we succumb to it, how we deal with it, how we transcend it" - Audre Lorde. I hope to build healing relationships with people who would like to create more connection, ease and freedom in their lives. I work relationally and through the body by building self awareness, and doing standing and seated embodiment practices.