Therapists in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

I enjoy working with client's who are wanting to challenge themselves to identify what they can do to make life be and feel good again. I like working with the client and their identified supports including family and friends. Being able to help people of all ages to find how they think, feel and act now and how this does not have to hinder or stay this way for their future.

NOTE: Not accepting new clients, not keeping a waiting list. Does any of this sound / look / feel like you? Maybe you're feeling down, overwhelmed, anxious, panicky, or stressed. Or dealing with a chronic health condition like pain, irritable bowel syndrome or other GI issues, or fibromyalgia. Or struggling to get rid of obsessions or compulsions. Or picking skin or pulling hair. Plus we live in tough, uncertain times with the pandemic, -isms, and so on. You want to be seen, to be heard, to be accepted, to be helped. We can talk story. We can build on your strengths.

I like people and enjoy getting to know and understand them. There are many ways we can get stuck or get weighed down in life issues. It is exciting for me to assist others in finding ways to get on with living. I believe this occurs when a client feels comfortable in the relationship with their therapist. As a therapist, my first task is to provide a safe environment for a person to experience themselves in new ways.

Children, teens and young adults deserve to be heard and supported while learning the skills to live a more meaningful life. I believe it is important for my clients to have a therapist they can relate to. As someone diagnosed with ADHD at age 14, I hope to utilize my knowledge of understanding what it's like to be neurodiverse to help my clients feel more comfortable in our sessions. My goal is to create an authentic space where clients can feel like themselves while exploring personal growth, developing coping skills, and better understanding their own mental health.

Accepting New Telehealth Clients - I provide trauma focused therapies for adults and adolescents with a non-judgmental, collaborative and strengths focused approach. This means that it is my highest priority to ensure therapy is a place where you feel equally empowered and cared for. Traumatic experiences rob us of a sense of autonomy and it is my hope to create a place in therapy where you can reconnect and show love towards all parts of yourself.

Hello, I'm Shawn Berthel, (M.S., LCMHC). In my private practice, I believe you can be helped to make shifts in your behavior and thinking processes, to create awareness of your issues, and to change the areas you wish to correct. You will be encouraged to empower yourself, and become a partner in your own self-care. These changes may be slow or difficult at first. However, I know that you have the innate power to maximize your strengths and seek out necessary support, so you can move forward positively into a new life filled with opportunity.

Currently Accepting New Clients! I believe relationships play a critical role in the way we navigate throughout our daily lives. We look to our partner(s) for support, validation, encouragement, and empathy. The security in knowing our needs can and will be met fosters a bond and attachment that safe and secure. When couples can concede to such emotional engagements, secure bonding can evolve, thus establishing a bond that contributes to overall well-being and quality of life.

Trouble with your teenager? Can't understand your partner? Not feeling as good as you once were? Need to get out of a rut and move ahead toward some vision? Need a vision? Bill Meleney is a counselor and a coach who often can help with these big issues in life. I am only accepting new coaching clients as of September 2021

You're probably wondering if therapy can help. You may be feeling unsure how to label what you are going through and don't know yet what you want to get out of therapy. Even if you are unsure about what your goals are, you do know that some of what is going on right now isn't working and you are thinking about getting help. Feel free to call or email to start a conversation to see if we might be a good fit for working together so that you can get closer to being yourself and feeling happier.

Everyone deserves to feel supported in their mental health journey and not everyone experiences mental health issues the same way. I would love to support you in the awareness and understanding of your own mental health needs, unique triggers, natural supports, and coping mechanisms. Counseling should be a collaborative effort between the therapist and the client, working towards developing client autonomy and confidence to manage symptoms independently. Through avenues of psychoeducation, talk-therapy, skills development, and behavioral modifications, you can do this!

Supervision slots available for MH professionals pursuing licensure. Are negative thoughts and feelings overwhelming you each day? Do you want a partner to help you through this tough transition in your life? Are you ready to turn over a new leaf with a greater lease on life? I’ll be there. Reach-out to me. I am committed to addressing all of your unique needs with respect and dignity. The therapeutic process is a collaboration driven by you. I take a supportive, multicultural, holistic approach towards healing and recovery. I encourage your independence, stability, learning, and goals in therapy.

Currently accepting new clients. I work with couples, polycules, platonic life partners, new relationships, families, and groups. I am passionate about serving folks who are part of the LGBTQIA+ and poly/ethical non-monogamy communities. Living in a society that prioritizes profit over people and systematically privileges & oppresses based on identity takes a large toll. I believe therapy is a resource to help us navigate this world & be intentional about how we show up in ourselves and our relationships. My approach is to meet people where they are at and provide tools, resources, and practices to aid them in living authentically.

As an African-American male providing therapy since 2007, I bring a multicultural perspective that has enabled me to work effectively with a wide range of clients. I'm a licensed mental health therapist who mainly works from a Cognitive Behavioral and Humanistic Therapeutic approach to help address many issues in counseling. My belief is that people and families experience different problems and need help to navigate through them by addressing their thoughts, feelings, behaviors and relationships with others. Washington State Approved LICENSED CLINICAL SUPERVISOR.

Everyone wants to be heard. One of the most fulfilling experiences for us as individuals is to tell our story and have it heard. My first priority when working with a new client is to find a way for them to tell their story and then to hear/receive it and validate their feelings. People have a variety of ways for communicating their feelings and experiences, for this reason I utilize several different interventions to help the client share their story in a safe and comfortable environment. My services are available in English and Spanish.

I understand the importance of finding a counselor with whom you connect. When you reach out for help, you might be feeling overwhelmed and vulnerable. My approach to the therapeutic relationship is to collaborate with my clients in ways that support their values and goals while honoring who they are and their experiences. While we are all doing the best we can with the skills and experiences we have, sometimes we need some extra support navigating life and relationships, to learn new skills, or to have a safe space in which to process experiences, explore who we are, gain insights, or rebuild our sense of self and meaning.

I don't know about you, but the last couple of years have been extremely challenging in all walks of life. I understand it takes courage to pursue a therapeutic relationship while navigating through life obstacles. I value my connection with my Clients and honored to be part of their personal journey. My Clinical background includes working with Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Depression, Self Love/Self Esteem, Highly Capable/ASD, OCD, and ADHD.

You are the expert on your own identity, experience, and challenges. Our work together will be guided by your intuition and understanding as we collaborate on a path forward. I can support you to navigate questions and challenges around identity, relationships, grief, trauma, anxiety and stress. I deeply value my connection with each client and know how important our relationship is in your healing. My goal is to provide a safe space where you can be in the moment and recognize the places you already feel empowered and strong, so you can apply those skills in other areas.

I offer compassion, empathy, and guidance to support you through various transitions in your life. I feel that individuals are not always defined by their circumstances and notice that when we set an intention it allows for personal growth. My hope is to assist you in gaining a greater understanding of your natural strengths and abilities in order to create change. Therapy can help you gain self-awareness, build self-compassion and to set goals that will lead to decreased stress and improve overall happiness.

Life events sometimes throw us curve balls when we least expect it. Do you now or often experience anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, divorce, or even post-pandemic returning to work concerns? These are stressors that give us feelings of uncertainty and hopelessness, impacting the ability to function in relationships, occupation, social life, and obtaining educational goals. Does it seem as though you’ve been knocked down once too many times and getting up is a struggle? When in the middle of a struggle words such as “tomorrow” and “feeling better” seem so far away.