Therapists in Central, Tacoma, WA

**I am unable to take new clients at this time** I believe in the inner capacity of all humans to grow and heal in mind, body, and spirit from trauma or challenges faced in life. Due to our interconnected nature, this healing capacity is deepened and broadened through the assistance and support of others. I seek to hold a safe space through the therapeutic relationship to allow for the development of greater understanding and appreciation of self. Through this process, people begin to make meaningful changes and courageously act in ways that reflect their values and wholeness.

Red Dahlia Art Therapy cultivates emotional stability with individuals navigating life issues. Creative problem solving with a therapist that offers unconditional positive regard is key to maximizing your strengths and igniting your passion and resilience. Connect to your creativity and explore your journey. Nurture your center where your healing and growth thrive. The red dahlia is a symbol of strength and healing. With art therapy your unique life vision becomes clear.

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.

For 2 decades I have empowered and walked beside many clients as they have overcome difficult and stressful issues in their lives. While I am comfortable working with many mental health issues, I have developed special interest in walking beside woman in their journey with cancer, working with individuals on the gender spectrum, working with adolescents, and walking along side of people who are experiencing grief and depression. I believe that I easily hold out hope for others until they can hope for themselves.

Please note I am not taking new clients at this time. I am a mental health counselor, trained to work with individuals, couples, and families. I believe that every human being is fundamentally capable of experiencing the joyful and fulfilling lives they seek - sometimes, life makes that difficult. Maybe you are experiencing grief, conflict in relationships, or loss of self. Maybe you’ve noticed yourself feeling depressed, anxious, or withdrawn. No matter what may bring you to therapy, I am honored to walk along with you as we explore opportunities for healing and growth.

Does it seem like there should be more to life? Maybe you want to find more joy in life, or maybe your relationship feels stale. Are you struggling to communicate with your partner? Does every conversation seem to end in an argument? If any of this feels familiar, you are not alone! You may be a few small changes away from feeling better about your life, your relationships, and yourself.

Are you looking for a skilled therapist who understands and appreciates who you are and what you are trying to accomplish? Call me, Dr. Jordan at Safe Therapeutic Support Services LLC! I can set up a free 15-minute consultation.

As a queer therapist I understand the complexities surrounding the dynamics of coming out, starting hormones/ social transitioning, dating within a small community, and trying be queer in a world that isn't supporting you. For couples navigating your interpersonal relationship and the stresses that are compounded by your outside responsibilities is hard and often make conflict more difficult. As your therapist we can work on setting goals surrounding coming out, transitioning, relationship issues, and managing the anxiety, depression, and trauma that accompanies the minority stress and burn out in your life.

There are times when life can become overwhelming. Depression, anxiety, grief, loss, relationship problems, job related stress and other difficulties can cause one to feel alone and unhappy. It is during these challenging times that therapy can be a positive means of support, insight, and help in finding new ways of dealing with current and/or long-standing struggles and experiences.

Dr. Travis Dennison is a Psychologist in Washington who has been practicing since 2023. He earned his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Pacific University, School of Graduate Psychology. Dr. Dennison believes good therapy is a collaborative endeavor, with the therapeutic relationship central to making progress. Every client is unique and there is no "one size fits all" approach to therapy that will work for everyone. Dr. Dennison utilizes an integrative approach to therapy, drawing upon multiple psychological approaches. That being said, he leans toward Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).

Do you long to feel more alive, awake, and connected? Do you want to live with passion and purpose? Are you interested in honoring what your heart is longing for and willing to listen to what your body is communicating to you? Can you imagine making all of your decisions based on your intuition? Don’t get me wrong, I’m not suggesting that we won’t address your current circumstances. Your circumstances, and your feelings about your circumstances, they are all valid and belong. But they do not define you. Nor should they confine you. You are so much more than your diagnosis, your past experiences, or your fears about the future.

I believe that therapy should be a warm and welcoming space where you feel safe to explore past hurts, reflect on current patterns in your life, and connect with your body and your emotions. You are the expert on your experience, and I bring specialized knowledge and tools that we can use together bring you relief and increased wellbeing. I see clients who are pregnant, birthing or are parenting and are wanting to work through their own experiences of childhood trauma and relational harm and would like parenting support. I specialize in working with people who have experienced gender-based violence and sexual violence.

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 possess to propel them into more confident, well-rounded versions of themselves while also taking into account societal factors that are at play. Additionally, supporting couples and families as they dive into patterns that are no longer serving them is a passion of mine. Email is the best way to reach me!

Accepting Clients. Deep down are you struggling with the overwhelming pressure to have it all together, but never feel like you are living up to who you should be? Do you struggle with overthinking and second-guessing yourself? It might be hard to remember a time things didn’t feel this way, but it can be different. I know you are ready to feel connected in your relationships, fulfilled in your work, and passion about your interests. Through individualized person-centered care I will work with you to create a supportive relationship that will allow us to face the problems you are experiencing and find a pathway to healing.

Hillary Flieder is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate in Washington who has been practicing since 2023. She has a Master of Arts in Counseling. Hillary provides clients empathy while utilizing cognitive behavior therapy interventions, psychoeducation, grounding, and mindfulness skills. She works with individuals 18 and older. Many of her clients come in when they are struggling with self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. Hillary is particularly passionate about serving adults who struggle with PTSD and grief and loss.

I believe that every human being has uniqueness and potential to lead a satisfying life. I have continually sought personal growth and professional training to strengthen my capacity as a therapist. People experience results and growth in working with me, learn to cope with depression, resolve anxieties, improve intimate relationships, increase capacity for self control, develop effective parenting and better understanding of their children, overcome trauma like divorce or abuse, achieve better school performance, social skills, and find peace in their hearts.

Pedro Ruiz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate in Washington who has been practicing since 2017. He has a Master's of Science in Professional Counseling, with 17+ years of experience with addiction counseling, and depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma. Pedro strives to listen actively, gain understanding of the underlying issues and problems, and provide guidance to overcome, find relief, and experience healing from emotional/psychological pain/discomfort.

My ideal clients are motivated to explore the origin of unhelpful patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior. I am a certified clinical trauma specialist and primarily work with adults and adolescents who have experienced adversity and/or trauma. My clients often present with a feeling of being stuck and through a collaborative process of reflection and skill-building we identify the most effective personalized strategies. I am also a certified compassion fatigue specialist and work extensively with professionals around compassion fatigue and burnout.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I strive to create a space for individuals and families to feel safe and open as we work through some of life's hardest challenges. It can feel overwhelming considering where to start and what to tackle first. Seeking guidance takes a lot of strength and courage.