Therapists in Puyallup, WA
My therapeutic method is based on cognitive behavior therapy and Solution-focused Therapy. I am deeply committed to helping my clients find peace and overall well-being in their lives. My approach is through traditional talk therapy and various methods that work best for each client to achieve their goals in therapy. I work with all age groups, individuals, families, and couples to work through various challenges they are facing.
My therapeutic method is based on cognitive behavior therapy and Solution-focused Therapy. I am deeply committed to helping my clients find peace and overall well-being in their lives. My approach is through traditional talk therapy and various methods that work best for each client to achieve their goals in therapy. I work with all age groups, individuals, families, and couples to work through various challenges they are facing.
Bethany Sutton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Puyallup, WA 98371
Waitlist for new clients
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.
Ashley Lesley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I am an independently licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for Washington and Idaho. I specialize in working with couples, families, and adults facing transitional life experiences and those looking to break free from undesired patterns of thinking and behaving. I enjoy identifying and navigating life’s twists and turns to help others identify a more enjoyable way of life through a Christian perspective of life. I am a solution-focused therapist, which means we begin our journey with the end in mind: where do you see yourself and how do we get there, together?
I am an independently licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for Washington and Idaho. I specialize in working with couples, families, and adults facing transitional life experiences and those looking to break free from undesired patterns of thinking and behaving. I enjoy identifying and navigating life’s twists and turns to help others identify a more enjoyable way of life through a Christian perspective of life. I am a solution-focused therapist, which means we begin our journey with the end in mind: where do you see yourself and how do we get there, together?
Bridget StJohn Therapy, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Puyallup, WA 98371
Often, when we feel blocked by experiencing overwhelming negative thoughts and emotions, it can make one feel trapped with no way out. Anger, frustration, sadness and worry can easily pound down confidence and push away people we care about in our lives. My passion is helping you break free from what I call the "dictatorship" of anxiety, anger, depression, past hurts, and work with you to find your personal strength to start living your life on your terms and strengthen connections with others.
Often, when we feel blocked by experiencing overwhelming negative thoughts and emotions, it can make one feel trapped with no way out. Anger, frustration, sadness and worry can easily pound down confidence and push away people we care about in our lives. My passion is helping you break free from what I call the "dictatorship" of anxiety, anger, depression, past hurts, and work with you to find your personal strength to start living your life on your terms and strengthen connections with others.
Change does not happen overnight. It is a process that happens by taking small steps towards a goal every day. My goal is to help individual's & families to become stronger & have a healthier outlook on the future/present, so they can develop accepting & loving relationship with themselves & others without judgement. This is done by improving communication, learning & understanding an individual’s past, beliefs or culture can affect one’s behavior, views & emotions, building up self-worth, being validated when family members address issues from the past or present.
Change does not happen overnight. It is a process that happens by taking small steps towards a goal every day. My goal is to help individual's & families to become stronger & have a healthier outlook on the future/present, so they can develop accepting & loving relationship with themselves & others without judgement. This is done by improving communication, learning & understanding an individual’s past, beliefs or culture can affect one’s behavior, views & emotions, building up self-worth, being validated when family members address issues from the past or present.
Accepting New Patients In Person and Telehealth children, teens, and couples. She received their master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at Northwestern University in June of 2023. Annie's past clinical experience includes working with a variety of clients at a community mental health agency dedicated to reaching underserved populations. Prior to becoming a licensed mental health counselor associate.Annie worked as a board-certified music therapist at a state psychiatric hospital for six years. Annie utilized a variety of expressive arts and therapeutic activities in both individual and group therapy settings.
Accepting New Patients In Person and Telehealth children, teens, and couples. She received their master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at Northwestern University in June of 2023. Annie's past clinical experience includes working with a variety of clients at a community mental health agency dedicated to reaching underserved populations. Prior to becoming a licensed mental health counselor associate.Annie worked as a board-certified music therapist at a state psychiatric hospital for six years. Annie utilized a variety of expressive arts and therapeutic activities in both individual and group therapy settings.
I believe that people as unique individuals have the capacity to grow, heal and change, learning new ways for improving their health and well-being in all areas of life including biological, psychological, social and spiritual. Personal growth is facilitated by setting and working toward goals, assessing and building strengths in these areas to develop skills and resources that help them manage life challenges. As a professional, I focus on working collaboratively with my clients in a safe and open environment to identify goals and work towards positive resolutions.
I believe that people as unique individuals have the capacity to grow, heal and change, learning new ways for improving their health and well-being in all areas of life including biological, psychological, social and spiritual. Personal growth is facilitated by setting and working toward goals, assessing and building strengths in these areas to develop skills and resources that help them manage life challenges. As a professional, I focus on working collaboratively with my clients in a safe and open environment to identify goals and work towards positive resolutions.
My name is Lizzie Stryker, she/her. I’m a licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate and I am also an experienced and nationally accredited Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. Through my combined experiences of counseling and therapy work I offer support through various challenges and periods of change including: Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Difficulty with interpersonal communication and relationships, Feelings of hopelessness, Grief, Life transitions, Struggles with self harm and suicidal ideations, Struggles with self-worth and confidence, Various types of trauma, Vocational exploration, and Work stress.
My name is Lizzie Stryker, she/her. I’m a licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate and I am also an experienced and nationally accredited Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. Through my combined experiences of counseling and therapy work I offer support through various challenges and periods of change including: Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Difficulty with interpersonal communication and relationships, Feelings of hopelessness, Grief, Life transitions, Struggles with self harm and suicidal ideations, Struggles with self-worth and confidence, Various types of trauma, Vocational exploration, and Work stress.
I help sensitive humans spend less time in their heads, and more time taking meaningful action in their lives. Through mindfulness, values-clarification, and behavioral experiments, clients learn to experience life deeply and prioritize what matters most during their brief time on this planet.
I help sensitive humans spend less time in their heads, and more time taking meaningful action in their lives. Through mindfulness, values-clarification, and behavioral experiments, clients learn to experience life deeply and prioritize what matters most during their brief time on this planet.
Christina Ake
Marriage & Family Therapist, MHP, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Puyallup, WA 98373
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.
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.
Change comes through relationship and at Northwest Counsel I desire for you to see real, positive change in your life and your personal relationships.
To give you an idea of what to expect, your first appointment is your chance to explain special circumstances and ask any questions about therapy. You will get a feel for who I am and how I can serve you, and together we can determine if I will help guide you to the next step on your journey of wellness. Sessions typically last 45-55 minutes and are custom tailored to your situation and your needs.
Change comes through relationship and at Northwest Counsel I desire for you to see real, positive change in your life and your personal relationships.
To give you an idea of what to expect, your first appointment is your chance to explain special circumstances and ask any questions about therapy. You will get a feel for who I am and how I can serve you, and together we can determine if I will help guide you to the next step on your journey of wellness. Sessions typically last 45-55 minutes and are custom tailored to your situation and your needs.
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Life can feel exhausting, with the weight of past experiences, future choices, relationships, expectations, work pressures, financial struggles, health issues, and even basic tasks like eating, sleeping, and staying active. Understandably, it can be daunting to face each day. Simply continuing to move forward, despite it all, is an achievement that speaks to your strength and resilience. As your counselor, my intention is to create a safe, supportive space for you to release what feels heavy, process pain, and embrace the complexities of being human. Together, we’ll reconnect with your authentic self, and foster healing, and growth.
Life can feel exhausting, with the weight of past experiences, future choices, relationships, expectations, work pressures, financial struggles, health issues, and even basic tasks like eating, sleeping, and staying active. Understandably, it can be daunting to face each day. Simply continuing to move forward, despite it all, is an achievement that speaks to your strength and resilience. As your counselor, my intention is to create a safe, supportive space for you to release what feels heavy, process pain, and embrace the complexities of being human. Together, we’ll reconnect with your authentic self, and foster healing, and growth.
Life can be hard; therapy can help you remove roadblocks & work toward a happier you. Many people have answers to their challenges within them but are blocked by overwhelm & self-doubt. For many, our childhood wasn't perfect. Examining that foundation, deciding what parts of it you want to continue carrying, and what parts you want to let go of can help you toward a calmer and happier life. If you're feeling stressed out or stuck, let's find out what's at the root of those emotions so you can get to a happier & healthier life.
Life can be hard; therapy can help you remove roadblocks & work toward a happier you. Many people have answers to their challenges within them but are blocked by overwhelm & self-doubt. For many, our childhood wasn't perfect. Examining that foundation, deciding what parts of it you want to continue carrying, and what parts you want to let go of can help you toward a calmer and happier life. If you're feeling stressed out or stuck, let's find out what's at the root of those emotions so you can get to a happier & healthier life.
My goal as a therapist is to create an environment that empowers and supports you in navigating life's complexities. At the heart of my approach is a commitment to honoring your unique needs, learning about and integrating your strengths into sessions, and working to understand you within the multifaceted arena of your life. A core component of my approach is my training and experience in somatic and body-based therapeutic modalities. Somatic therapy helps bring our mind and body into balance by reconnecting us to the wisdom of our bodies.
My goal as a therapist is to create an environment that empowers and supports you in navigating life's complexities. At the heart of my approach is a commitment to honoring your unique needs, learning about and integrating your strengths into sessions, and working to understand you within the multifaceted arena of your life. A core component of my approach is my training and experience in somatic and body-based therapeutic modalities. Somatic therapy helps bring our mind and body into balance by reconnecting us to the wisdom of our bodies.
I am committed to collective liberation in my personal and professional lives. As a counselor, this means that I believe in harm reduction, trauma-informed approaches, and acknowledge the roles that systemic oppression plays in our lives, including our mental health. Those from the BIPOC, LGBTQIA2+, polyamory, kink/BDSM/fetish, sex positive, first responder, and sex work communities and those in the perinatal period are especially welcome here. I offer services in Spanish as well.
I am committed to collective liberation in my personal and professional lives. As a counselor, this means that I believe in harm reduction, trauma-informed approaches, and acknowledge the roles that systemic oppression plays in our lives, including our mental health. Those from the BIPOC, LGBTQIA2+, polyamory, kink/BDSM/fetish, sex positive, first responder, and sex work communities and those in the perinatal period are especially welcome here. I offer services in Spanish as well.
Accepting New Patients in my practice with afternoon, day, morning, evening slots available Telehealth and In person. I am a proud Army Veteran working in the field of counseling since 2015. I have experience working with combat veterans, CPS, couples, children, teens, adults, families, first responders, LGBTQ community, Licensed Approved Supervisor to Supervise Therapists, and a prior Director of a Psychiatric Hospital. I specialize in Psychedelic Ketamine and THC Guided Therapy which is billed at private pay Only all other treatments cam be billed with insurances using therapists at our practice.
Accepting New Patients in my practice with afternoon, day, morning, evening slots available Telehealth and In person. I am a proud Army Veteran working in the field of counseling since 2015. I have experience working with combat veterans, CPS, couples, children, teens, adults, families, first responders, LGBTQ community, Licensed Approved Supervisor to Supervise Therapists, and a prior Director of a Psychiatric Hospital. I specialize in Psychedelic Ketamine and THC Guided Therapy which is billed at private pay Only all other treatments cam be billed with insurances using therapists at our practice.
I help people who are stuck figure out what is going on, understand it, and then move boldly forward towards a more fulfilling life experience. I specialize in working with clients who experience anxiety, depression and ADHD issues across the lifespan. We have all struggled. It's learning how to move through these challenges WELL that is the focus of my work. I also have advanced training in LENS Neurofeedback which is available at both of our Novo Life locations.
I help people who are stuck figure out what is going on, understand it, and then move boldly forward towards a more fulfilling life experience. I specialize in working with clients who experience anxiety, depression and ADHD issues across the lifespan. We have all struggled. It's learning how to move through these challenges WELL that is the focus of my work. I also have advanced training in LENS Neurofeedback which is available at both of our Novo Life locations.
Updated for 2025 ◉ If life was easy, you'd be at a different website. I understand. Your life is hard & you're hoping someone can come alongside you to help. I want to help. Anxiety is real. Grief hurts. Trauma disables. Depression fogs clarity. ◉ I’ve experienced life’s complexity & difficulty. Maturing & learning in my own life, I’ve gained wisdom & I’ve studied the science of human flourishing. I can help you discover calm & find new hope. Let's discern your better future. I'm here to help◉ Trauma & EMDR certified. Aetna, Cigna, United, Optum EAP & Private Pay. Every Insurance. Schedule at PeaceAndFlourishing. com
Updated for 2025 ◉ If life was easy, you'd be at a different website. I understand. Your life is hard & you're hoping someone can come alongside you to help. I want to help. Anxiety is real. Grief hurts. Trauma disables. Depression fogs clarity. ◉ I’ve experienced life’s complexity & difficulty. Maturing & learning in my own life, I’ve gained wisdom & I’ve studied the science of human flourishing. I can help you discover calm & find new hope. Let's discern your better future. I'm here to help◉ Trauma & EMDR certified. Aetna, Cigna, United, Optum EAP & Private Pay. Every Insurance. Schedule at PeaceAndFlourishing. com
I work with folks who are struggling to feel well either emotionally or physically. In addition to a Ph.D., in clinical-psychology I also hold a MS in nutrition and when relevant, I weave this knowledge into my work. While I treat many kinds of issues, I have a special focus in helping people with eating issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship stress. I work to peel back the layers and get to the root of the problem so you can heal and move forward in your life.
I work with folks who are struggling to feel well either emotionally or physically. In addition to a Ph.D., in clinical-psychology I also hold a MS in nutrition and when relevant, I weave this knowledge into my work. While I treat many kinds of issues, I have a special focus in helping people with eating issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship stress. I work to peel back the layers and get to the root of the problem so you can heal and move forward in your life.
I am certified in trauma and complex trauma related disorders. My focus in therapy is to start where you are and identify what brings you to therapy. We will create a treatment plan specific to your needs and goals. I understand that working through trauma and recovery can be complex and challenging for many, but I believe in recovery using the mind body and spirit so you can fully heal and become the best version of yourself that you can be.
I am certified in trauma and complex trauma related disorders. My focus in therapy is to start where you are and identify what brings you to therapy. We will create a treatment plan specific to your needs and goals. I understand that working through trauma and recovery can be complex and challenging for many, but I believe in recovery using the mind body and spirit so you can fully heal and become the best version of yourself that you can be.
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Number of Therapists in Puyallup, WA
300+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Puyallup, WA who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 90% | Depression |
| 78% | Self Esteem |
| 77% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 74% | Coping Skills |
| 73% | Stress |
| 71% | Relationship Issues |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 74% | Premera Blue Cross |
| 74% | Regence |
| 72% | First Choice Health | FCH |
How Therapists in Puyallup, WA see their clients
| 68% | In Person and Online | |
| 32% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 80% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |