Adults Therapists in 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 does not have to hinder or stay this way for their future.

I work with young adults who are going through the challenges of transitioning into adulthood. I enjoy providing support to youth and their families who are navigating challenging emotional and behavioral struggles. I have experience working with individuals on the Autism spectrum, people with anxiety, trauma history, and depression. As a therapist I work from a strength based lens and believe that the client is always the expert on their own experience. I greatly enjoy getting to know the individuals I work with and supporting them as they identify their own strengths and develop skills for navigating difficult times and emotions.

Everyone goes through challenging situations in life, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you've faced, there's nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it. I believe that children, adolescents, adults , couples and families can and deserve symptom relief, peace, harmony and greater satisfaction in their personal life, marriage, job, school, and interpersonal relationships. I provide a safe, warm and confidential therapeutic environment to achieve these goals with you.

I help people with difficult past learn about their brain and how to manage it so they can have a more productive future. Together we will make obtainable goals, collaborate in understanding your past, and build a beneficial therapeutic relationship to conquer your psychological needs. I offer accessible and affordable therapy to adolescents, adults , and couples in person at my offices in Tacoma, West Seattle, and offer virtual sessions online to anyone in Washington and Florida. Because I understand the common barriers to mental health care, I offer a reduced fee and have evening availability.

My name is Nicole (she/her) and I work as a Mental Health Counselor in Washington state. I work to hold space for others in their development of mental wellness. My method of treatment pulls from various evidence-based practices to help adults impacted by anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, and trauma.

I have no ideal client. The best part of this job is getting to know such a wide range of people with so many types of issues. I have 30 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in community as well as out-patient and in-patient settings . Geographically, I've worked with families and trained workers in Seattle, New York, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. I've done in-home work in the Bronx, and helped develop policy all over the country. I am now in private practice and address issues that can affect us all, such as, anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD and most mental health issues.

*Not accepting new clients* To quote Mariah Carey, “Love takes time.” I am a relational therapist, which means our working relationship and your relationships with others are incredibly important to me. Building relationships takes time and trust. Perhaps you have some life experiences that cause you to distrust others and maybe even distrust yourself. Maybe you're feeling anxious or depressed. I want to work with you to heal old hurts, understand current experiences, and help you learn to live and love fully. Reliving the past can be painful, but there is knowledge to gain from it. And maybe, in time, more love for yourself.

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I work with adults ages 18-60 (including service members and veterans). My focus is on trauma. Sometimes people think trauma is only experienced through natural disaster, sexual assault, serious accident, domestic violence, war, etc. But I consider anything that "shocked" your system as a trauma, even if it was not a life or death scenario. So while I focus on trauma, typically relationships, our ability to manage stress and change, how we view ourselves and our worth, how we view others and the world are also affected.

*****I am not accepting new patients at this time 3/15/2022**** 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.

Hey Y’all, let us be honest with ourselves. We all go through stuff sometimes. Some of us feel it occasionally, and others struggle daily. One thing I like to say is that we need to talk about that. Regardless of how big or small the struggle, I would like to offer my lived experience as well as my professional knowledge to guide you on your path to a more balanced and sustainable life. Together, we will work on your unique strengths as well as addressing concerns and worries, while building your goals in a supportive & collaborative way. I utilize cognitive behavioral, solution focused, & strength and empowerment therapy.

I provide individual therapy and coaching services to adults . Therapy is an active process of change. My role as your therapist is to guide and support you in strengthening your sense of self and personal power to make changes in your life. I strive to create a highly collaborative working relationship founded in respect and honesty.

Not currently accepting new clients. Please contact for waitlist. - Welcome! You found me. I am the non-traditional therapist you've been seeking. I serve clients from all walks of life. Children, adolescents, teenagers, adults alike - my clients are all ideally looking to build a strong working relationship with me in order to explore existing patterns within their lives that are challenging or frustrating. I am open-minded to all lifestyles. My clients are unique individuals who would like help in learning how to actualize their personal and interpersonal goals to live more fulfilling lives.

In addition to infant mental health services, I also work with adults and adolescents who are struggling with issues related to stress, anxiety, self-harm, and self-esteem. I have training in many treatment modalities including trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy.

*Openings for DBT Group! Individual therapy waitlist.* I provide individual counseling using a person-centered approach while also providing tools for change from therapies like Dialectical Behavioral Therapy DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I will guide you through life transitions, past trauma, substance abuse, and/or feelings of anxiety and depression by creating a safe and comfortable atmosphere. This process will allow you to experience positive changes, learn to cope with overwhelming and uncomfortable feelings, and find your voice.

As a therapist, it is my mission to help you live a joyful, vibrant life, even if you are facing life circumstances or mental health issues that are less than ideal. I specialize in helping individuals and couples, and have experience helping with compulsive sexual behavior, ADHD/ADD, depression, OCD, anxiety, and/or PTSD resulting from abusive situations. I also help couples who feel as though they no longer "connect" or who don't feel as close as they once felt. I believe you have the strength to reach your goals, and lead a joyful life.

I see us struggling with two pandemics: one is COVID, of course, but the other is loneliness. Teens and younger adults , especially are at risk of experiencing a debilitating lack of connection, momentum, and purpose. Loneliness has the power to drag down every facet of our lives. The insecurity and depression that creep up in the dark depths of loneliness keep us down and away from the connection that we need. Therapy can be the life rope that begins us on our journey toward the light. I work well with clients who are skeptical about therapy for any number of reasons. I am confident you can thrive.

Life comes at us fast sometimes; and we struggle to adjust and adapt. As an integrative therapist practicing ONLINE THERAPY only, I take satisfaction in helping otherwise well-functioning adults successfully deal with complex lives and complex individual circumstances. Our development (personal, professional, relational) depends upon the continual management of and response to a changing environment. To a very large degree we are a product of all that we have inherited and all that we have experienced.

I work with children ages 5-15, couples, families and individuals from a family systems perspective to address any myriad of concerns. I work collaboratively with my clients, to facilitate a client-led course of treatment based on their own strengths. If you want to strengthen relationships, identify and track potentially harmful behavior or thought patterns, and overall improve and progress in your life and circumstances, I am here to help you do that!