Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Sumner, WA
I have a specific passion for serving perinatal and postpartum parents, LGBTQ+ individuals, and sexual abuse survivors.
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.
I have a specific passion for serving perinatal and postpartum parents, LGBTQ+ individuals, and sexual abuse survivors.
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.
Are you feeling disconnected from important people in your life? Feeling unimportant, understood, or do I matter? I imagine it does not feel good when you have tried to figure it out, and leads to just feeling stuck. I or my team of therapists may be the therapist for you if you are interested in addressing relational struggles, interpersonal communication, repairing connection, improving intimacy, improving sexual health, healing from trauma, addressing sexual shame, life transitions, and many others. Our goal is to get to the roots to help people thrive not merely survive.
Are you feeling disconnected from important people in your life? Feeling unimportant, understood, or do I matter? I imagine it does not feel good when you have tried to figure it out, and leads to just feeling stuck. I or my team of therapists may be the therapist for you if you are interested in addressing relational struggles, interpersonal communication, repairing connection, improving intimacy, improving sexual health, healing from trauma, addressing sexual shame, life transitions, and many others. Our goal is to get to the roots to help people thrive not merely survive.
HOPE is the only thing stronger than fear. Are you looking for a therapist to hope with you? I will. At the heart of all of my work as a therapist is a passion and desire to support and connect with you on your life journey. I will meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to go. 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. At the heart of all of my work as a therapist is a passion and desire to support and connect with you on your life journey. I will meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to go. 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!
We mainly work with clients that may be struggling with trauma related symptoms, stress related conditions, perinatal mental health & OCD.
We hope to help you in your journey of healing. We believe that your mental health affects your physical health. We believe through neurofeedback and counseling, we can help you heal the way you want to heal. We are excited to offer this alternative health wellness tool of neurofeedback. Please ask your insurance company if they cover this neurofeedback if using insurance.
Additionally, we are offering an internship program for students completing their Master's in counseling and supervision for associates to get hours towards licensure.
We mainly work with clients that may be struggling with trauma related symptoms, stress related conditions, perinatal mental health & OCD.
We hope to help you in your journey of healing. We believe that your mental health affects your physical health. We believe through neurofeedback and counseling, we can help you heal the way you want to heal. We are excited to offer this alternative health wellness tool of neurofeedback. Please ask your insurance company if they cover this neurofeedback if using insurance.
Additionally, we are offering an internship program for students completing their Master's in counseling and supervision for associates to get hours towards licensure.
I don't think I have an ideal client. I believe that as long as you are willing to identify what it is that you are wanting to achieve through therapy, and be willing to put in time and attention to these goals, then I think working together and that foundation would create an ideal client.
I don't think I have an ideal client. I believe that as long as you are willing to identify what it is that you are wanting to achieve through therapy, and be willing to put in time and attention to these goals, then I think working together and that foundation would create an ideal client.
I'm a depth psychotherapist who facilitates healing and transformation through gentle but honest mutual work with emotions, behaviors, imagery, grounding, memory, story, presence, and hope. It's an honor and a privilege to be a partner in my client's journey toward deep inner healing. In my practice, I help individuals and couples dive beneath the surface issues, discover the underlying sources of distress, and re-emerge into a more fulfilling life. I'd like to join you on your journey where you already are, and help you find opportunities for symptom relief, growth, and healing.
I'm a depth psychotherapist who facilitates healing and transformation through gentle but honest mutual work with emotions, behaviors, imagery, grounding, memory, story, presence, and hope. It's an honor and a privilege to be a partner in my client's journey toward deep inner healing. In my practice, I help individuals and couples dive beneath the surface issues, discover the underlying sources of distress, and re-emerge into a more fulfilling life. I'd like to join you on your journey where you already are, and help you find opportunities for symptom relief, growth, and healing.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. 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 have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. 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.
Hi there, I'm Gwendolyn! As a licensed clinical psychologist, I bring a wealth of experience and dedication to my practice, working with individuals across the lifespan. My extensive background includes supporting individuals with autism, developmental and intellectual disabilities, and serious mental illness.
Hi there, I'm Gwendolyn! As a licensed clinical psychologist, I bring a wealth of experience and dedication to my practice, working with individuals across the lifespan. My extensive background includes supporting individuals with autism, developmental and intellectual disabilities, and serious mental illness.
Life can bring challenges at any stage, and you don’t have to navigate them alone. I offer personalized therapy tailored to your unique needs, goals, and experiences. My work focuses on supporting adults through individual counseling, creating a space where we can work together toward meaningful and lasting change.
Life can bring challenges at any stage, and you don’t have to navigate them alone. I offer personalized therapy tailored to your unique needs, goals, and experiences. My work focuses on supporting adults through individual counseling, creating a space where we can work together toward meaningful and lasting change.
Accepting NEW Patients Now via In Person and Telehealth! McKenzie is getting her master’s degree in Social Work at the university of New Mexico. As a Social Worker, she is looking forward to working with women, children, adults, men, and families.
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Accepting NEW Patients Now via In Person and Telehealth! McKenzie is getting her master’s degree in Social Work at the university of New Mexico. As a Social Worker, she is looking forward to working with women, children, adults, men, and families.
Please go onto eventbrite and search 5k Puyallup and join us for a 5k run/walk August 9th here in Puyallup for Mental Health Awareness.
I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, stress, and unresolved experiences that continue to impact daily life. Many clients appear functional on the outside while internally carrying overwhelm, painful memories, shame, grief, or emotional triggers. My approach is warm, practical, and evidence-informed. I am Master Certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which can help reduce the emotional intensity of distressing memories without repeatedly retelling every detail. I also offer trauma intensives for focused work and meaningful progress in a shorter time frame.
I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, stress, and unresolved experiences that continue to impact daily life. Many clients appear functional on the outside while internally carrying overwhelm, painful memories, shame, grief, or emotional triggers. My approach is warm, practical, and evidence-informed. I am Master Certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which can help reduce the emotional intensity of distressing memories without repeatedly retelling every detail. I also offer trauma intensives for focused work and meaningful progress in a shorter time frame.
To build trust with my clients, I strive to be authentic, empathetic, and respectful. I recognize that every individual has unique needs and experiences, and I work to tailor my approach to best meet those needs. I believe in the power of a collaborative therapeutic relationship, and I will work with you to create a treatment plan that aligns with your goals and values.
To build trust with my clients, I strive to be authentic, empathetic, and respectful. I recognize that every individual has unique needs and experiences, and I work to tailor my approach to best meet those needs. I believe in the power of a collaborative therapeutic relationship, and I will work with you to create a treatment plan that aligns with your goals and values.
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Today, I specialize in working with complex trauma, including PTSD and dissociative presentations, and with women through pregnancy-and postpartum-related mood challenges, birth trauma, and the identity shifts accompany becoming a parent
With over 12 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families—as both a teacher and a therapist—I bring a deep understanding of the challenges you face. My approach is collaborative: we’ll work together to explore your deepest needs, uncover patterns, and find meaningful solutions to the struggles that brought you here.
Today, I specialize in working with complex trauma, including PTSD and dissociative presentations, and with women through pregnancy-and postpartum-related mood challenges, birth trauma, and the identity shifts accompany becoming a parent
With over 12 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families—as both a teacher and a therapist—I bring a deep understanding of the challenges you face. My approach is collaborative: we’ll work together to explore your deepest needs, uncover patterns, and find meaningful solutions to the struggles that brought you here.
During periods of anxiety and depression we frequently feel a sensation like being paralyzed, of being stuck. At other times the world around us can feel like it is changing too quickly. This can be due to transitional periods, such as a graduation, new marriage, new baby, divorce or retirement; or due to national and global transitional periods, such as politics, the economy, or climate change. Brief periods of anxiety and depression are normal reactions when they are brief, but the feeling of being stuck or being overwhelmed can become the foundation of our existence, impacting our minds, our bodies and our relationships
During periods of anxiety and depression we frequently feel a sensation like being paralyzed, of being stuck. At other times the world around us can feel like it is changing too quickly. This can be due to transitional periods, such as a graduation, new marriage, new baby, divorce or retirement; or due to national and global transitional periods, such as politics, the economy, or climate change. Brief periods of anxiety and depression are normal reactions when they are brief, but the feeling of being stuck or being overwhelmed can become the foundation of our existence, impacting our minds, our bodies and our relationships
I see you. You're insightful, capable, and tired of repeating the same patterns. I work best with highly motivated people, therapists, medical professionals, Asian American adults, and spiritually rooted individuals who want therapy that honors both science and the complexity of being human. My approach is warm, respectful, and deeply affirming without losing clinical depth - integrating psychology, cultural awareness, and honoring individual meaning-making. Together, we will uncover the patterns beneath your struggles, reconnect with your core values, and help you move forward with greater clarity, self-trust, and intention.
I see you. You're insightful, capable, and tired of repeating the same patterns. I work best with highly motivated people, therapists, medical professionals, Asian American adults, and spiritually rooted individuals who want therapy that honors both science and the complexity of being human. My approach is warm, respectful, and deeply affirming without losing clinical depth - integrating psychology, cultural awareness, and honoring individual meaning-making. Together, we will uncover the patterns beneath your struggles, reconnect with your core values, and help you move forward with greater clarity, self-trust, and intention.
I help adults and parents who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, relationship stress, and parenting challenges that often show up as reactivity, communication breakdowns, or emotional exhaustion at home. In our work, we focus on slowing down these patterns and building the ability to respond more intentionally in difficult moments. This includes strengthening emotional regulation, improving communication in relationships, and working directly with parent–child interaction dynamics. I integrate CBT and ERP with a practical, whole-person approach that considers how stress, sleep, and daily habits impact emotional stability and connection.
I help adults and parents who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, relationship stress, and parenting challenges that often show up as reactivity, communication breakdowns, or emotional exhaustion at home. In our work, we focus on slowing down these patterns and building the ability to respond more intentionally in difficult moments. This includes strengthening emotional regulation, improving communication in relationships, and working directly with parent–child interaction dynamics. I integrate CBT and ERP with a practical, whole-person approach that considers how stress, sleep, and daily habits impact emotional stability and connection.
Are you having the same fight over and over again with your partner? I work with couples around topics like sex (pain with sex, different libidos, healing from affairs, feeling emotionally or sexually disconnected) as well as other conflict around chores, roles, money, etc. The pain of having the same fight again and again contributes over time to a break down in trust, love and connection. These ruptures can build up over time as resentment, which speeds up the disconnection process. I love helping couples re-find each other, re-build trust, and re-connect!
Are you having the same fight over and over again with your partner? I work with couples around topics like sex (pain with sex, different libidos, healing from affairs, feeling emotionally or sexually disconnected) as well as other conflict around chores, roles, money, etc. The pain of having the same fight again and again contributes over time to a break down in trust, love and connection. These ruptures can build up over time as resentment, which speeds up the disconnection process. I love helping couples re-find each other, re-build trust, and re-connect!
I also have specialized training in working with women's mental health challenges, including postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD, as well as perimenopause and menopause.
I provide therapy to adults aged 18 years and older heal from a variety of challenges, including excessive worry, intrusive thoughts, depression, persistent sadness, and trauma histories.
Sometimes life brings unexpected twists and turns—whether starting college, changing careers, family planning, conflict, or other stressful events. Despite your efforts to regain control during these times, it leaves you feeling stuck. It's common to feel overwhelmed and struggle to navigate these difficulties alone. I’m here to guide and offer support to help you arrive on the other side and to stop feeling stuck.
I also have specialized training in working with women's mental health challenges, including postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD, as well as perimenopause and menopause.
I provide therapy to adults aged 18 years and older heal from a variety of challenges, including excessive worry, intrusive thoughts, depression, persistent sadness, and trauma histories.
Sometimes life brings unexpected twists and turns—whether starting college, changing careers, family planning, conflict, or other stressful events. Despite your efforts to regain control during these times, it leaves you feeling stuck. It's common to feel overwhelmed and struggle to navigate these difficulties alone. I’m here to guide and offer support to help you arrive on the other side and to stop feeling stuck.
Whether you're navigating postpartum anxiety, relationship struggles, or feeling lost, I meet where you are.
If you're here, you're probably running on empty. Maybe you're a new parent wondering if everyone else got a manual you didn't receive. Or you're in a relationship where you love each other deeply but somehow keep missing each other completely. Maybe you're facing divorce and feel like you're drowning in decisions, emotions, and uncertainty about what comes next.
What used to help you cope isn't working anymore, and you're tired of white-knuckling your way through each day.
When everything feels like too much, it's not because you're failing. It's because you're human, and humans need support during life's biggest transitions.
Whether you're navigating postpartum anxiety, relationship struggles, or feeling lost, I meet where you are.
If you're here, you're probably running on empty. Maybe you're a new parent wondering if everyone else got a manual you didn't receive. Or you're in a relationship where you love each other deeply but somehow keep missing each other completely. Maybe you're facing divorce and feel like you're drowning in decisions, emotions, and uncertainty about what comes next.
What used to help you cope isn't working anymore, and you're tired of white-knuckling your way through each day.
When everything feels like too much, it's not because you're failing. It's because you're human, and humans need support during life's biggest transitions.
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What are the most effective ways to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns?
The most effective way to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns is by finding a therapist who has prior experience helping other patients overcome the challenge being faced. For example, a marriage and family therapist may have experience helping couples adjust to their new relationship dynamic. An anxiety specialist may have experience helping with phobias or illness anxiety related to the child’s health. A depression specialist may have experience treating postpartum depression.
When should I seek treatment for prenatal or postpartum concerns?
Pregnancy and the postpartum period involve intense physical and mental changes; a degree of upset and instability is normal. However, if these changes impair daily functioning, it may be time to seek help. This distinction is pertinent for postpartum depression: A period of teariness, irritability, and distress is difficult but normal in the one to two weeks after childbirth (sometimes called the “baby blues.”) But if feelings of sadness and hopelessness persist beyond that period, the person should seek treatment.
How do I manage worries during pregnancy or the postnatal period?
A therapist can help patients develop the tools they need to manage anxieties during or after pregnancy. Cognitive behavioral therapy can help people identify and reframe harmful patterns of thought, and change their behaviors. Other techniques and skills can allow people to develop acceptance, psychological flexibility, self-compassion, communication skills, and more.
Are there specific medications for postpartum depression?
In 2019, the FDA approved the first medication designed to treat postpartum depression. The medication is called brexanolone and is delivered intravenously by a medical professional over the course of a few days. However, typical antidepressants, which are more accessible, can also treat postpartum depression. The disorder is often best treated through a combination of medication and therapy.