Therapists in Tacoma, WA

Hello. My name is Joshua Lennox and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor serving South Tacoma, and surrounding areas. I realize that if you are reading this there is most likely something painful, or difficult in your life. Maybe it is: depression, infidelity, anxiety, relationship problems, the loss of someone or something, a struggling child, spiritual issues, infertility, or any of the other many issues we as humans sometimes experience. I'm here to tell you that there is hope. I look forward to meeting with you to assist you with the situations you are currently facing.

If you're searching for a therapist who just sits, nods his head, and asks: "how do you feel about that?" then we would not be a good match. While that question is important, I focus more on listening closely to your stories, engaging in active dialogue with you. Together we form a common relationship to face and overcome your fears and anxieties. I am firmly committed to a collaborative, participatory, and holistic patient/therapist relationship. As partners, we form a trusting bond to explore the problems that interfere with your ability to live a happy and healthy life.

I work as a Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Idaho State Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT), Certified Multiple Addictions Therapist (CMAT), and a Washington State Approved Supervisor who specializes in treating all types individuals and couples who struggle with relational issues, anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. I welcome people from all spiritual and non spiritual backgrounds to join me in discovering tools for positive change and growth.

Therapy Associates of Tacoma strives to make quality counseling an affordable resource. Therapy Associates of Tacoma counselors work collaboratively with individuals, teens, couples, and families to identify and create movement toward your desired goals.

I am here to listen, offer support, help you find hope, and give practical and effective tools to address what is bringing you stress and discomfort. Forming a trusting relationship with a counselor can offer assurance. With a history of working with people in a wide variety of situations, my current focus is on life transitions. No matter where you are in life, change can be difficult and hard to comprehend. Let's work together to find purpose, joy, and peace.

Is worry ruining your life? Are you and your partner wondering if you should stay together? Often people seek answers through therapy and eventually feel more in control of their lives and experience less stress. If you resist counseling because you are uncomfortable talking about personal problems to someone you don't know, I can make it easier by asking questions and listening carefully to what you say. I want you to feel satisfied with the counseling experience, so I'll work with you to establish your goals. My studio setting is homey and relaxed.

If you are getting through life, maybe even succeeding at many aspects of it, but just not feeling like you are truly thriving, I may be able to help. I enjoy supporting clients in finding new ways to increase their unique strengths and address challenges that hold them back from being present and engaged in creating a fulfilling life. My specialties include neurodivergence (ADHD, learning differences etc.), climate and social-political distress/anxiety or grief, those who work in the education field, mild/moderate anxiety and depression, stress, and those navigating new landscapes and transitions in life.

I am currently Telehealth Only ! Happiness comes from within. Sometimes you just need someone help you access it. Through a mindful and intuitive based approach my hope is to effectively and creatively help you tap into your inner source of strength that will lead you back onto your path of self-discovery. What you are seeking is seeking you!

Whether you’re processing major life events or looking for help coping with day-to-day issues, I’d be honored to join you on your journey. As a trauma survivor myself, I know first-hand the importance of having compassionate, attuned support for engaging in deep work. I offer a somatic approach to trauma healing, incorporating safety, attachment, and nervous system regulation. The current research shows that we can’t “talk our way out” trauma, pain, or discomfort. So I specialize in offering an experiential and relational modality, using the body and nervous system as resources for building resiliency and feeling more at ease.

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.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Everyday stressors and relationship losses can leave you feeling disconnected from others, anxious or depressed. Whatever you are going through, I am here to help empower you with support, acceptance, and empathy. Let me help you align with your strengths, confront old patterns that impede your progress, learn new ways to interact in relationships, and deepen your self-understanding.

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.

Are you feeling like you or your loved one should be getting more out of life than you have been? Sometimes we need a compassionate, objective person to help us sort out problems, regain perspective and enjoy life and our relationships again. It is important for you to feel a connection with your therapist and to sense that the therapist has your best interests at heart. I work from a solution-focused, experiential perspective, building on the power of the therapeutic relationship and clients' personal strengths to support lasting change while working with couples, families, individuals, and children.

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.

Are you in a relationship that is lacking connection or trust? Are you struggling with sexual concerns in your relationship(s)? Are you an adult who is dealing with conflict in your own family of origin, even though you left home long ago? I can help. I work with intimate relationships and adult individuals in my practice. We focus on healing past hurts and moving forward to achieve a more fulfilling sense of self, connection, and communication.

Do you feel like you've tried everything and you're ready to give up on your relationship? Are challenges with your significant other negatively impacting your life? If you've been feeling stressed, overwhelmed and exhausted lately, you've come to the right place. I use family systems techniques to enable you to access your strengths and achieve relief. Together we will create a plan to get your relationship back on track. You and your partner will find yourselves in a safe place to reach your greatest potential. Relationships are complicated and you deserve a specialist to help you navigate challenges.