Therapists in Tacoma, WA
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Evolve Counseling Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LICSW, C-PD
Verified
Do you feel lost, stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain? Life hits. I provide emotionally focused, attachment-based support for all types of people, but my specialty is working with individuals with complex trauma history. I also offer a safe space for individuals to process anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, life transitions among many other behavioral health concerns. Our time together will be focused on understanding yourself more fully, resolving conflicts, processing your pain, and identifying together your less than helpful coping mechanisms to help you feel more grounded, feel more connected and find peace and freedom.
Liz Schmitz-Binnall
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified
My passion is to help people become comfortable in who they really are, whatever that might be. If you want someone to help you heal from some type of trauma or pain, I can help. If you have lots of worries or doubts, feel down about your life or your self, have chronic illnesses or pain, or are overweight and feel bad about yourself, I can help! My goal is to be your guide throughout your personal journey and help you to understand and heal from emotional and mental pain.
Mackenzie Nitz
Counselor, LMHCA, MEd
Verified
Please reach out by email if you're interested in starting therapy! (I am only offering Telehealth at this time) - I help the people I work with find long-term solutions, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and sustain positive relationships. My ideal clients are those who want to improve their overall wellbeing as well as overcome negative tendencies. I focus on the unique characteristics and perspectives my clients offer the world to propel them into a more confident, well-rounded version of themselves. I love working with couples and families, whether that's to lay better groundwork or deal with presenting conflicts as they arise.
Mary J Trukositz
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LMHC, CDP, DVTP
Verified
My approach to treatment is holistic meaning I address the emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual domains. My work integrates various approaches and techniques depending on what works best with the client and situation. Some of the approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Brief Interventions with problem solving strategies. In assisting clients with trauma, I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing). Focusing on strengths, I assist clients in finding solutions that work within their values and life perspective.
Jheymy A Mercado Yo Hablo Español
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC, AAC
Verified
My name is Jheymy A. Mercado I am a Bilingual therapist. I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work throughout Walla Walla University. I have worked in various clinical settings, including inpatient psychiatric units, community based agencies and currently I am in private practice.
Audrey Fraychineaud
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, bad about yourself? Are you struggling with addiction? Are you struggling in your relationship? I offer somatic therapy, focusing on the connection between the mind and the body. My approach is also centered around Mindfulness, self-compassion, and Empowerment, helping clients to make positive changes in their lives. I’d love to help support you to live your most vibrant and fulfilling life! I’m passionate about helping clients to take the best possible care of themselves. Together we will focus on practicing self-love, unconditional acceptance, and non-judgment to move toward what matters to you!
Kasandra McCown
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
NOT currently accepting new clients. I have a passion for working with individuals, kids, couples and families who are currently or have experienced anxiety, depression, grief, difficult life transitions, parenting struggles and medical trauma related to cancer, autoimmune diseases and other rare blood disorders. I believe that hardships in life are unique to everyone and for some of us it is hard to get through alone. My goal is to provide you and those close to you a safe space where challenging thoughts and feelings can be openly shared and we can work collaboratively to find ways to help you cope.
Lily E Ramirez
Counselor, MEd, LMHCA
Verified
Hello! I am a licensed mental health counselor associate (LMHCA) working in Western Washington. I work with children and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues. Struggling in any one of these areas can leave you feeling stuck, hopeless, helpless, and frustrated. I am an empathetic therapist who focuses on the client's needs. I will help guide you through these difficult emotions while helping to identify the root cause. I do not want to only help you alleviate the symptoms you experience but help you to deal with the underlying issue(s) at hand.
Deane Benninghoven
CH
Verified
Hypnosis is not what you think it is. People get the idea from pop culture that hypnosis is something I will put on you or do to you. This isn't true. You’ve already been in a hypnotic state thousands of times throughout your life. Hypnotherapy is simply using this perfectly natural state to create positive change. This typically requires 3 to 5 sessions. As a certified hypnotherapist, I use hypnosis to help clients overcome limiting and negative behaviors, feelings, & chronic pain. The issues you struggle with originate below the conscious level. If they didn’t, you would easily be able to overcome them using your conscious mind.
Tim McTighe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
I have been a licensed marriage and family therapist for 34 years. Although specializing in children and adolescents, I have experience with juvenile and adult offenders, substance abusers, and those experiencing depression, anxiety, anger management and adjustment issues. I have extensive background in providing therapy to those in our law enforcement and military communities. I am equally comfortable and experienced in providing individual, couples, and family services. In addition to private practices in Tacoma and Vashon, I am employed as a therapist at Vashon Youth and Family Services. I
Danielle H. Fisher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified
I am passionate about social justice and equity issues affecting historically disadvantaged groups. I work with individuals and families, to help promote growth, change, healing and/or insight. In our therapeutic partnership, we will focus on celebrating your achievements, envision a desirable future and then map out the small and large changes necessary to realize and actualize your vision.
Maximilian Willson
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
I work with people to help them through hard times. I do all I can to make my clients feel understood, and then we work together to develop and implement techniques to improve their lives. This may mean making it though a change in life, or working to build back to health that has been lost. I try to address every part of my client's life and work to bring them into a fuller expression of themself.
Misty Gibson
Counselor, PhD ACS, LMHC, ATR-BC, NCC
Verified
NOW ACCEPTING DISCOUNTED RATE SERVICES WITH OUR INTERNS BEGINNING IN APRIL! $40 for individual hour sessions and $60 for couples/polycules. About Misty: I focus most of my work on EMDR. My specialty populations are people within the kink community, people in polyamorous and alternative relationships, and those with trauma backgrounds. I also have many therapists in my practice who offer other specializations and work with other populations. Many of the therapists at FlowArt Therapy are taking new clients. Email me to be matched with a therapist suitable for your needs. Please see my website at www.flowartwa.com
Wilson Clinical Services
Psychologist, PhD, ABN, ABPP
Verified
Dr. Jaime A.B. Wilson, Ph.D., ABN, ABPP is a Board Certified Neuropsychologist and is just one provider at Wilson Clinical Services (WCS). WCS has several clinicians, both male and female, who work with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Presently, Dr. Wilson is only accepting neuropsychological exams for deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, or blind patients. WCS, however, is accepting referrals for psychotherapy sessions.
Laurel Weed
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
My passion is in helping people and those they love find peace as they navigate anxiety, depression, stress, and faith transitions. I enjoy working with LGBTQIA youth, individuals, couples and their families. I also have experience with compulsive eating, and self-esteem struggles. Additionally, I have training in guiding couples as they struggle to reconnect, improve their communication, and address concerns around sexual intimacy.
Erica Ambis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Accepting new clients. Hola! I believe everyone can benefit from talking openly and honestly about their thoughts and feelings. Opening up can be hard and feel uncomfortable, but great things can come from that partnership! Together we can explore your feelings of sadness, anxiety, stress, anger, whatever those feelings may be that come from everyday life. I love to help people learn, grow, and feel better. Often, we do not realize that we automatically think of the negative and ignore the positive. That inner voice has cruel things to say and together, we can teach your mind to combat that voice and wear down its armor.
Janna Bushaw
Counselor, MBA, MA, LMHCA
Verified
There are universal experiences that can cause us to question everything we have learned about who we are within ourselves and in connection to others. It’s in these times it can be difficult to meet life on life’s terms; when looking on the bright side, persistence and grit no longer get us through the day. This has been especially true this past couple of years. The most profound change being our ability to be connected to each other and having shared experiences to look forward to. Connection is a foundational requirement for wellbeing and the events in these last few years have impacted every part of our lives.
Loving Kindness Family Counseling Services
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
There are times in our lives that sometimes we just need a listening ear. There are other times when life comes at you fast with experiences and challenges that can be difficult to face alone. I am 100% committed to helping you find that extra help you need. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental and compassionate place for you to feel comfortable in sharing and expressing yourself.
Olivia McKenna
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
There are times in our lives when we feel stuck. We struggle with transition, grief, and loss. We may find it difficult to relate to others or even ourselves. My approach to therapy with adolescents, men, women, couples, and families is client-centered and collaborative. My role is to help you solve your problems in positive and fulfilling ways. I provide a safe and compassionate place where you can find balance, connection and growth. Because my experience involves working with children, teens, adults and families, I hold a broad scope and view you as a whole person.
Ayako Aizawa
Counselor, MS, LMHC, GMHS
Verified
May 2022: not accepting new clients, waitlist is full - My ideal client is someone whose body and mind are reacting from stress, depression, anxiety, or trauma due to coditions/situations that may/may not be changeable (e.g. various minority status, chronic medical condition, aging, caregiving, loss) and who feels not aligned with true self. You are looking for a safe space to explore and express your authentic self without judgement/prejudice/discrimination. You want to learn about your pain, sufferings and ways to cope, evaluate who you want to be, and act based on what is “right” for you. My pronoun is she/her.
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
Some of the most common types of mental health providers in Tacoma are psychologists, licensed counselors, therapists, psychotherapists, and licensed clinical social workers, all of whom diagnose mental health conditions and provide individualized treatment.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Tacoma then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Tacoma then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
How to find a specialist?
You can refine your search using the filters on this page. There are several categories you can filter by to find mental health professionals with the experience you are looking for. You may want to filter for CBT Psychologists in Tacoma, or Child Psychologists in Tacoma.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Tacoma psychologists specializing in EMDR.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Tacoma psychologists specializing in EMDR.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in Tacoma specialize in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
How to use my insurance?
Many therapists accept health insurance. Check to see if your insurance is covered. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the therapist.