Therapists in North End, Tacoma, WA
We are accepting new clients. My name is Stefan Music. I am a mindfulness based, person-center, cognitive behavioral therapist that is EMDR trained. My specialty is in helping people recover from anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as other mood disorders, relationship conflicts, identity issues, substance misuse, and issues revolving around grief and loss.
We are accepting new clients. My name is Stefan Music. I am a mindfulness based, person-center, cognitive behavioral therapist that is EMDR trained. My specialty is in helping people recover from anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as other mood disorders, relationship conflicts, identity issues, substance misuse, and issues revolving around grief and loss.
Winona enjoys working with adolescents and adults of all ages. She works with clients dealing with mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety, self-esteem issues, PTSD, grief and loss, and those facing other life challenges. In addition, she has worked with clients experiencing domestic violence. Her objective is to help individuals heal, and then find and build on their strengths in order to achieve their goals and become their very best selves. Winona enjoys working with clients and assisting them in developing coping skills that they can use for the rest of their lives.
Winona enjoys working with adolescents and adults of all ages. She works with clients dealing with mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety, self-esteem issues, PTSD, grief and loss, and those facing other life challenges. In addition, she has worked with clients experiencing domestic violence. Her objective is to help individuals heal, and then find and build on their strengths in order to achieve their goals and become their very best selves. Winona enjoys working with clients and assisting them in developing coping skills that they can use for the rest of their lives.
Spanish and English Speaking. Accepting New Patients In Person and via Teleheath for couples, families, SUD groups, and individuals. Have therapists in my practice who also accept couples counseling with evening time slots still available for those who work as well as morning and day times. Pedro Ruiz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington who has been practicing since 2017. Outside of work, Pedro is an advanced chess player who enjoys the art of solving problems, singing (Salsa music), spending time with family, trying new food, and traveling. He enjoys working with adults, families, and couples.
Spanish and English Speaking. Accepting New Patients In Person and via Teleheath for couples, families, SUD groups, and individuals. Have therapists in my practice who also accept couples counseling with evening time slots still available for those who work as well as morning and day times. Pedro Ruiz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington who has been practicing since 2017. Outside of work, Pedro is an advanced chess player who enjoys the art of solving problems, singing (Salsa music), spending time with family, trying new food, and traveling. He enjoys working with adults, families, and couples.
My ideal clients are individuals feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. Many come to therapy navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, or chronic stress. I provide EMDR therapy and adjunctive EMDR (while you continue working with your current therapist) to help process difficult experiences while also focusing on coping skills, boundaries, nervous system regulation, communication, and self-worth. My approach is warm, compassionate, and grounded in genuine connection and healing.
My ideal clients are individuals feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. Many come to therapy navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, or chronic stress. I provide EMDR therapy and adjunctive EMDR (while you continue working with your current therapist) to help process difficult experiences while also focusing on coping skills, boundaries, nervous system regulation, communication, and self-worth. My approach is warm, compassionate, and grounded in genuine connection and healing.
You are feeling disconnected from yourself or others, doing your best but still feeling unseen or misunderstood. Maybe you carry old pain that seeps into your relationships or self-worth, leaving you wondering if you’ll ever feel at ease. You’ve reflected, read, and tried to change, yet find yourself caught in familiar loops of doubt or guilt. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, identity, or the lingering effects of trauma, therapy can help you understand your emotions, find steadier ground, and begin to reconnect with the parts of you that long to feel safe, whole, and real again.
You are feeling disconnected from yourself or others, doing your best but still feeling unseen or misunderstood. Maybe you carry old pain that seeps into your relationships or self-worth, leaving you wondering if you’ll ever feel at ease. You’ve reflected, read, and tried to change, yet find yourself caught in familiar loops of doubt or guilt. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, identity, or the lingering effects of trauma, therapy can help you understand your emotions, find steadier ground, and begin to reconnect with the parts of you that long to feel safe, whole, and real again.
Now accepting insurances, including Medicare. Liminal is the Latin word for "threshold". A time where we are no longer where we were, but do not yet see where we will be. It is the in between time. Most of us experience times like this in our lives; at the end of a relationship, between jobs, certain developmental stages like mid life -elder, empty nest, any time our roles or sense of identity are changing. We may experience uncertainty, unease or even fear. We may simply not have a clear vision for where we want to be. It is a time we often reach out for help in sorting through what was, is, and may yet be.
Now accepting insurances, including Medicare. Liminal is the Latin word for "threshold". A time where we are no longer where we were, but do not yet see where we will be. It is the in between time. Most of us experience times like this in our lives; at the end of a relationship, between jobs, certain developmental stages like mid life -elder, empty nest, any time our roles or sense of identity are changing. We may experience uncertainty, unease or even fear. We may simply not have a clear vision for where we want to be. It is a time we often reach out for help in sorting through what was, is, and may yet be.
Now accepting new clients as of February 2025
I have been working in the mental health field for over a decade and treat a wide variety of presenting concerns. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, phobias, or ADHD, send me a message and let's see if we would be a good fit to work together. I work with children and adolescents and their parents; young adults; and adult women, addressing some of the unique concerns that these populations face. I have extensive experience working with neurodiverse populations and aim to provide an affirming therapy experience for all clients.
Now accepting new clients as of February 2025
I have been working in the mental health field for over a decade and treat a wide variety of presenting concerns. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, phobias, or ADHD, send me a message and let's see if we would be a good fit to work together. I work with children and adolescents and their parents; young adults; and adult women, addressing some of the unique concerns that these populations face. I have extensive experience working with neurodiverse populations and aim to provide an affirming therapy experience for all clients.
I am an Approved Clinical Supervisor and I offer Individual Psychotherapy, Couples and Family Therapy to help people heal and develop skills for improving relationships and communication, find new ways to cope with stress, depression and anxiety, and create healthier and more adaptive patterns. My treatment approach is psychodynamic and client-centered, offered in a safe, compassionate and supportive environment. Attachment focused therapy can help strengthen bonds by resolving old patterns of interacting, and creating space for healthy, rewarding connections.
I am an Approved Clinical Supervisor and I offer Individual Psychotherapy, Couples and Family Therapy to help people heal and develop skills for improving relationships and communication, find new ways to cope with stress, depression and anxiety, and create healthier and more adaptive patterns. My treatment approach is psychodynamic and client-centered, offered in a safe, compassionate and supportive environment. Attachment focused therapy can help strengthen bonds by resolving old patterns of interacting, and creating space for healthy, rewarding connections.
"You do not have to be good You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles repenting you only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves..." -Mary Oliver. Oliver suggests that liberation is always-already present. How do we contact this natural brilliance? How do we walk that liminal space between will and surrender, acceptance and change? Being incarnated in a human body means facing ordeals but how much we suffer becomes a choice. We refine our ability to choose through deep engagement with various inner practices and orientations.
"You do not have to be good You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles repenting you only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves..." -Mary Oliver. Oliver suggests that liberation is always-already present. How do we contact this natural brilliance? How do we walk that liminal space between will and surrender, acceptance and change? Being incarnated in a human body means facing ordeals but how much we suffer becomes a choice. We refine our ability to choose through deep engagement with various inner practices and orientations.
Are you struggling with changes in your life and looking for a better way to cope? Are you trying to find direction and meaning? Perhaps you're wondering why life doesn't feel more rewarding or you can't seem to find happiness or peace. You may be feeling lonely and struggling to find relationships and friendships to help you during hard times. It can be really challenging living in the Pacific Northwest and finding friendship or relationships.
Are you struggling with changes in your life and looking for a better way to cope? Are you trying to find direction and meaning? Perhaps you're wondering why life doesn't feel more rewarding or you can't seem to find happiness or peace. You may be feeling lonely and struggling to find relationships and friendships to help you during hard times. It can be really challenging living in the Pacific Northwest and finding friendship or relationships.
It takes a special kind of courage to ask for help. Whether we have had a hardship sneak up on us, or been wrestling with it for a lifetime, expressing out loud a need for assistance is an act of bravery. I have been working as mental health counselor and psychotherapist since 2014, and in that time I’ve been honored to witness these acts of bravery from adolescents, adults of all ages, and families. I believe that our experiences matter and are worth talking about.
It takes a special kind of courage to ask for help. Whether we have had a hardship sneak up on us, or been wrestling with it for a lifetime, expressing out loud a need for assistance is an act of bravery. I have been working as mental health counselor and psychotherapist since 2014, and in that time I’ve been honored to witness these acts of bravery from adolescents, adults of all ages, and families. I believe that our experiences matter and are worth talking about.
It is often quite difficult to be honest with ourselves and with the world around us, particularly as it relates to our experiences of pain and suffering. As a result, patterns of relating with self and others often reinforce even deeper feelings of loneliness, isolation, fear, and anxiety. The various factors that may be driving this cycle include experiences of trauma, strained relationships, loss, and oppressive social/cultural systems.
It is often quite difficult to be honest with ourselves and with the world around us, particularly as it relates to our experiences of pain and suffering. As a result, patterns of relating with self and others often reinforce even deeper feelings of loneliness, isolation, fear, and anxiety. The various factors that may be driving this cycle include experiences of trauma, strained relationships, loss, and oppressive social/cultural systems.
Clients who enjoy working with me are ready to explore what’s standing in their way—whether it’s anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma, or simply feeling stuck. They don’t have to know the answers yet; they just need a willingness to show up with honesty and curiosity.
Clients who enjoy working with me are ready to explore what’s standing in their way—whether it’s anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma, or simply feeling stuck. They don’t have to know the answers yet; they just need a willingness to show up with honesty and curiosity.
My clients want change and growth in their lives and/or their relationships, but they often don't know where to start. Or, they might have made the enormous first steps of moving towards change and growth only to feel stuck and unsure of how to move forward. My clients find that within the experience of being truly heard, accepted, validated, and supported, that the door between where they are and the change they want begins to unlock and slowly open. My approach focuses on unlocking and discovering the strengths that we don't always realize we have, on building new coping skills, and on creating new understanding and connections.
My clients want change and growth in their lives and/or their relationships, but they often don't know where to start. Or, they might have made the enormous first steps of moving towards change and growth only to feel stuck and unsure of how to move forward. My clients find that within the experience of being truly heard, accepted, validated, and supported, that the door between where they are and the change they want begins to unlock and slowly open. My approach focuses on unlocking and discovering the strengths that we don't always realize we have, on building new coping skills, and on creating new understanding and connections.
You look capable on the outside, but your mind doesn’t slow down. You replay conversations long after they happen, question your decisions, and feel responsible for others’ emotions. Even when you understand what’s happening, you still feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, overthinking, and self-doubt. You’re usually the one others rely on, and you may struggle to set boundaries without guilt. In our work together, we slow this down, understand what’s driving these patterns, and help you respond differently so things feel clearer.
You look capable on the outside, but your mind doesn’t slow down. You replay conversations long after they happen, question your decisions, and feel responsible for others’ emotions. Even when you understand what’s happening, you still feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, overthinking, and self-doubt. You’re usually the one others rely on, and you may struggle to set boundaries without guilt. In our work together, we slow this down, understand what’s driving these patterns, and help you respond differently so things feel clearer.
We all experience difficulties and have barriers in our lives that keep us from experiencing the fullness of freedom we desire. Whether you are having difficulties with a relationship, wrestling through identity and family of origin questions, or healing from a trauma or painful loss, I want WELL Counseling to be a safe and peaceful place for you to process and begin your healing.
We all experience difficulties and have barriers in our lives that keep us from experiencing the fullness of freedom we desire. Whether you are having difficulties with a relationship, wrestling through identity and family of origin questions, or healing from a trauma or painful loss, I want WELL Counseling to be a safe and peaceful place for you to process and begin your healing.
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.
I am a partner in Summit Health Management, a group founded by an eclectic partnership of four established, experienced providers with the vision of offering a variety of therapeutic services to meet the needs of children, adolescents, adults, elders, couples, and families in our community. Our group’s mission is to provide the region with experienced, compassionate, professional, and proficient mental and behavioral health care. We offer a therapy and psychiatric care for all ages, presentations, relationships and disorders, including individual, couples, family and group therapy, as well as substance abuse recovery for all ages.
I am a partner in Summit Health Management, a group founded by an eclectic partnership of four established, experienced providers with the vision of offering a variety of therapeutic services to meet the needs of children, adolescents, adults, elders, couples, and families in our community. Our group’s mission is to provide the region with experienced, compassionate, professional, and proficient mental and behavioral health care. We offer a therapy and psychiatric care for all ages, presentations, relationships and disorders, including individual, couples, family and group therapy, as well as substance abuse recovery for all ages.
I work with individuals, couples, and families. Counseling is an art form.... the art of listening, the ability to create visual understanding of deeply embedded meaning regarded as truth vs. constructions. Healing begins when a client feels safe enough to deconstruct and replace maladaptive beliefs and behaviors. Integrating new perspectives and a fresh understanding of old stories is a means to sustainable change - a gift of self acceptance. As a therapeutic guide, I believe that each of us is the best source of our own healing....I am there to facilitate what is already true and wise in each client.
I work with individuals, couples, and families. Counseling is an art form.... the art of listening, the ability to create visual understanding of deeply embedded meaning regarded as truth vs. constructions. Healing begins when a client feels safe enough to deconstruct and replace maladaptive beliefs and behaviors. Integrating new perspectives and a fresh understanding of old stories is a means to sustainable change - a gift of self acceptance. As a therapeutic guide, I believe that each of us is the best source of our own healing....I am there to facilitate what is already true and wise in each client.
I am passionate about coming alongside the first responder community (police, firefighters, EMS, dispatch) and helping them develop the mental health tools they need to not only survive, but thrive. From the stress of service calls, shift-work, and organizational politics, too many first responders come out on the other end of their service worse for the wear. Being former law enforcement, I personally experienced and witnessed this impact, and I became passionate about becoming a part of the solution by offering culturally competent mental health counseling.
I am passionate about coming alongside the first responder community (police, firefighters, EMS, dispatch) and helping them develop the mental health tools they need to not only survive, but thrive. From the stress of service calls, shift-work, and organizational politics, too many first responders come out on the other end of their service worse for the wear. Being former law enforcement, I personally experienced and witnessed this impact, and I became passionate about becoming a part of the solution by offering culturally competent mental health counseling.
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Number of Therapists in North End, Tacoma, WA
300+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in North End, Tacoma, WA who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 78% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 76% | Self Esteem |
| 74% | Relationship Issues |
| 72% | Life Transitions |
| 69% | Stress |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 78% | Premera Blue Cross |
| 67% | Regence |
| 66% | Aetna |
How Therapists in North End, Tacoma, WA see their clients
| 56% | In Person and Online | |
| 44% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 76% | Female | |
| 19% | Male | |
| 5% | Non-Binary |