Ambetter Therapists in Tacoma, WA
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!
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!
You don’t need more coping skills — you need your nervous system to feel safe.
I work with people who feel overwhelmed, reactive, shut down, or emotionally exhausted from carrying too much for too long. I support individuals/couples and families navigating complex trauma (C-PTSD), PTSD, childhood trauma, anxiety, impulsive and compulsive behaviors, low self-esteem, people-pleasing, and difficulty with accountability. Together, we identify patterns, build emotional regulation, strengthen boundaries, and reconnect you with your sense of self through humanistic, empowerment-based work that supports meaningful, sustainable growth
You don’t need more coping skills — you need your nervous system to feel safe.
I work with people who feel overwhelmed, reactive, shut down, or emotionally exhausted from carrying too much for too long. I support individuals/couples and families navigating complex trauma (C-PTSD), PTSD, childhood trauma, anxiety, impulsive and compulsive behaviors, low self-esteem, people-pleasing, and difficulty with accountability. Together, we identify patterns, build emotional regulation, strengthen boundaries, and reconnect you with your sense of self through humanistic, empowerment-based work that supports meaningful, sustainable growth
Vanessa Barrios
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with trauma, PTSD, and complex life transitions. I offer a culturally responsive and inclusive space where your whole self is seen, heard and supported. My clients often carry childhood wounds, identity-based trauma, or the stress of being first-gen, BIPOC, or LGBTQ+. They may feel anxious, stuck, or disconnected despite being high-achieving. They seek more than symptom relief, they want to feel seen, safe, and whole. My work centers culture, identity, and deep healing.
I specialize in working with trauma, PTSD, and complex life transitions. I offer a culturally responsive and inclusive space where your whole self is seen, heard and supported. My clients often carry childhood wounds, identity-based trauma, or the stress of being first-gen, BIPOC, or LGBTQ+. They may feel anxious, stuck, or disconnected despite being high-achieving. They seek more than symptom relief, they want to feel seen, safe, and whole. My work centers culture, identity, and deep healing.
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.
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.
Hello and welcome. By taking the time to seek counseling, you are taking a crucial step toward wellness. I understand that finding the right fit in counseling is vital to the healing you desire. My approach toward counseling is focused on the person sitting (virtually) in front of me. My goal in establishing a supportive counseling relationship is to create a space where my clients feel safe, heard, seen, respected, and cared for. I believe that effective counseling is a process in which my clients have the space and feel empowered to explore their life experiences in a safe and supportive manner.
Hello and welcome. By taking the time to seek counseling, you are taking a crucial step toward wellness. I understand that finding the right fit in counseling is vital to the healing you desire. My approach toward counseling is focused on the person sitting (virtually) in front of me. My goal in establishing a supportive counseling relationship is to create a space where my clients feel safe, heard, seen, respected, and cared for. I believe that effective counseling is a process in which my clients have the space and feel empowered to explore their life experiences in a safe and supportive manner.
Our ideal client values a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space to explore their thoughts, emotions, and patterns. They want clarity, balance, and healthier ways to cope with stress. Many hope to strengthen their sense of self, build resilience, and understand the triggers or cycles that keep them feeling stuck. We work with people of all identities navigating anxiety, self-doubt, relationship or parenting challenges, trauma, and major life transitions. Whether new to therapy or returning, our ideal client is open to self-reflection and ready for meaningful, self-led growth.
Our ideal client values a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space to explore their thoughts, emotions, and patterns. They want clarity, balance, and healthier ways to cope with stress. Many hope to strengthen their sense of self, build resilience, and understand the triggers or cycles that keep them feeling stuck. We work with people of all identities navigating anxiety, self-doubt, relationship or parenting challenges, trauma, and major life transitions. Whether new to therapy or returning, our ideal client is open to self-reflection and ready for meaningful, self-led growth.
Hi there, I'm William! Today, you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Hi there, I'm William! Today, you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
As a trauma informed therapist, I strive to create a safe and supportive space where my clients can share their stories without the feeling of judgement. I aim to walk alongside my clients as they process hardships, anxieties, growth, victories, and change. I also recognize how overwhelming and paralyzing life’s unknowns can feel, and how trying to navigate these unknowns can create fear in our present day lives. Together, we will develop strategies and goals that help navigate through these unknowns and work toward moving past these fears so that you can feel grounded, secure, and ultimately present in your day to day life.
As a trauma informed therapist, I strive to create a safe and supportive space where my clients can share their stories without the feeling of judgement. I aim to walk alongside my clients as they process hardships, anxieties, growth, victories, and change. I also recognize how overwhelming and paralyzing life’s unknowns can feel, and how trying to navigate these unknowns can create fear in our present day lives. Together, we will develop strategies and goals that help navigate through these unknowns and work toward moving past these fears so that you can feel grounded, secure, and ultimately present in your day to day life.
Currently accepting new clients. Life can feel overwhelming when stress, anxiety, or family dynamics start to wear on you. Whether you’re navigating parenting challenges, rebuilding confidence, or trying to find motivation again, therapy can help you feel grounded and able of getting through hard times. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s holding you back, and develop practical tools to help you move forward with more calm and clarity in your daily life.
Currently accepting new clients. Life can feel overwhelming when stress, anxiety, or family dynamics start to wear on you. Whether you’re navigating parenting challenges, rebuilding confidence, or trying to find motivation again, therapy can help you feel grounded and able of getting through hard times. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, explore what’s holding you back, and develop practical tools to help you move forward with more calm and clarity in your daily life.
Hi, my name is Karli Williams and I am a licensed mental health counselor based out of Seattle, Washington. I enjoy working with adolescents and individuals from all walks of life. I specialize in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and crisis management. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy to provide support to my clients in their journey of healing.
Hi, my name is Karli Williams and I am a licensed mental health counselor based out of Seattle, Washington. I enjoy working with adolescents and individuals from all walks of life. I specialize in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and crisis management. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy to provide support to my clients in their journey of healing.
Hi, I’m Janessa! I work with children, teens, and young adults who are navigating anxiety, identity questions, grief, or big life changes. I believe therapy is a space for understanding, growth, and discovering your own strengths. My goal is to create a safe, supportive place where you feel seen, heard, and valued—just as you are.
Hi, I’m Janessa! I work with children, teens, and young adults who are navigating anxiety, identity questions, grief, or big life changes. I believe therapy is a space for understanding, growth, and discovering your own strengths. My goal is to create a safe, supportive place where you feel seen, heard, and valued—just as you are.
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.
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.
Thinking about starting therapy but not sure what to expect? You’re in the right place. I’m Milagros Garcia, LCSW-QS, MSW, a bilingual psychotherapist fluent in English and Spanish, working with adults. I provide a warm, supportive space where you can explore the challenges you’re facing at your own pace. Together, we’ll build insight, develop practical coping skills, and help you feel more grounded and confident in daily life. I bring clinical expertise and cultural sensitivity to help you feel safe, understood, and empowered. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, addiction, grief and loss, and major life transitions.
Thinking about starting therapy but not sure what to expect? You’re in the right place. I’m Milagros Garcia, LCSW-QS, MSW, a bilingual psychotherapist fluent in English and Spanish, working with adults. I provide a warm, supportive space where you can explore the challenges you’re facing at your own pace. Together, we’ll build insight, develop practical coping skills, and help you feel more grounded and confident in daily life. I bring clinical expertise and cultural sensitivity to help you feel safe, understood, and empowered. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, addiction, grief and loss, and major life transitions.
My name is Shirley Shen. My theoretical orientation is primarily based on the attachment model, believing that the most innate and important need as a human is that of secure attachment. Disruptions in attachments impact patterns of behaviors through the lifespan and play out either consciously or unconsciously in everyday relationships.
My name is Shirley Shen. My theoretical orientation is primarily based on the attachment model, believing that the most innate and important need as a human is that of secure attachment. Disruptions in attachments impact patterns of behaviors through the lifespan and play out either consciously or unconsciously in everyday relationships.
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, my ideal client is one that is ready to address their behavioral health concerns, and work towards reaching their goals. I look forward to helping clients that struggle with Bipolar and related Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders as well as Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders.
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, my ideal client is one that is ready to address their behavioral health concerns, and work towards reaching their goals. I look forward to helping clients that struggle with Bipolar and related Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders as well as Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders.
I am a Korean transracial adoptee raised in the Pacific Northwest, with over 20 years working in community. I am grateful to be living on the traditional land of the Duwamish people. Passionate about holistic emotional and spiritual healing, I co-create client-led, safe spaces for your healing journey. Believing in the power of understanding our stories, embracing our strengths, self-love, and ancestral gifts and wisdom, I integrate CBT and EMDR (trained in both) into my practice. Healing is sacred and difficult, and you dont have to do it alone. I offer free 30-minute video consultations.
I am a Korean transracial adoptee raised in the Pacific Northwest, with over 20 years working in community. I am grateful to be living on the traditional land of the Duwamish people. Passionate about holistic emotional and spiritual healing, I co-create client-led, safe spaces for your healing journey. Believing in the power of understanding our stories, embracing our strengths, self-love, and ancestral gifts and wisdom, I integrate CBT and EMDR (trained in both) into my practice. Healing is sacred and difficult, and you dont have to do it alone. I offer free 30-minute video consultations.
Hi there! I'm excited to meet you! I offer individual therapy through telehealth, with the option to include any people you’d like to be part of the process. I firmly believe that everyone has the ability to grow and change, no matter their circumstances. There's nothing more rewarding than witnessing your own personal growth. My approach is gentle, direct, client-centered and creative, tailored to your unique needs. I work with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, and socioeconomic situations. I’m looking forward to collaborating with you!
Hi there! I'm excited to meet you! I offer individual therapy through telehealth, with the option to include any people you’d like to be part of the process. I firmly believe that everyone has the ability to grow and change, no matter their circumstances. There's nothing more rewarding than witnessing your own personal growth. My approach is gentle, direct, client-centered and creative, tailored to your unique needs. I work with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, and socioeconomic situations. I’m looking forward to collaborating with you!
You want to feel like yourself again, confident, and like you can trust the people in your life. The way you’ve gone about trying to manage your stress isn’t working anymore and you’re ready for something new.
You want to feel like yourself again, confident, and like you can trust the people in your life. The way you’ve gone about trying to manage your stress isn’t working anymore and you’re ready for something new.
As a licensed clinical social worker and as a licensed clinical social worker and mental health counselor, I have experience working with a diverse range of individuals. I am trained and skilled in treating those experiencing suicidal ideation and addressing the effects of child welfare issues. Additionally, I have training in conflict resolution and facilitating family meetings and life's transitions
As a licensed clinical social worker and as a licensed clinical social worker and mental health counselor, I have experience working with a diverse range of individuals. I am trained and skilled in treating those experiencing suicidal ideation and addressing the effects of child welfare issues. Additionally, I have training in conflict resolution and facilitating family meetings and life's transitions
To say that life is hard is an understatement; what a time to be alive and to be human! Life has an interesting way of "just" happening when we least expect it. Everyone has a story or a burden to bear, some heavier than others. Regardless, seeking a therapist midst those things can add another layer of hardness or stress. My goal as your therapist is to help you find healing. Whether I am the right fit or not, you will leave our consultation one or two ways; ready to dive in together and do the work or help with finding the right therapist.
To say that life is hard is an understatement; what a time to be alive and to be human! Life has an interesting way of "just" happening when we least expect it. Everyone has a story or a burden to bear, some heavier than others. Regardless, seeking a therapist midst those things can add another layer of hardness or stress. My goal as your therapist is to help you find healing. Whether I am the right fit or not, you will leave our consultation one or two ways; ready to dive in together and do the work or help with finding the right therapist.
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