Therapists in Tumwater, WA

If you're looking here, then things are going quite right are they? Well these things happen to all of us from time to time and we all can benefit from a little help. If you're willing to come meet with me, I will sit with you and work to find ways to make life a little bit better. Together we can work towards the understanding, growth and healing that you desire.

I invite you to interview me at No Charge by phone. As a WA licensed mental health counselor/AZ licensed professional counselor (master's degree in counseling) I respect clients regardless of their life challenges and recognize them as the one in charge of the counseling. All individuals will have emotional issues at one time or another. I believe those who seek counseling exemplify traits of personal courage & strength. I employ a variety of therapeutic techniques from the cognitive-behavioral & psychoanalytic approaches & address codependency & addiction.

I offer affirmative, warm, non-judgmental counseling. Life has its challenges and as a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in Mental Health, I assist my patients in achieving a higher quality of life through talk therapy, CBT, motivational interviewing while providing a safe & private space to work through difficult emotions. I believe in developing relationships built on mutual respect, trust, empathy, authenticity and compassion so that concerns can be worked through together!

Hey there, I'm Calen. I don’t believe in robotic blank-slate therapy. In sessions with me, you can expect a human who also experiences the good and the difficult things in life. You might laugh with me, have fun with me, or cry with me, and all are a part of the human experience. I’m down-to-earth, warm, light-hearted, and collaborative. Therapy is a mix of what you make it; some willingness for change, some curiosity, and mutual trust to explore difficult things together and celebrate wins together. I specialize in anxiety/depression, self-esteem, trauma, relational/familial concerns, abuse, and communication/boundaries.

I offer an affirming, straightforward style in a non-judgmental, welcoming setting. I work from a solution focused/strengths based, trauma informed approach using a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based methods.

I have been a practicing psychotherapist/counselor for over 30 years and have worked with the whole spectrum of life stressors and emotional troubles. I see people with anger and anxiety problems as well as grief and relationship issues. I establish an empathic connection with my clients which provides a safe basis from which we can explore your needs and determine what may be standing in the way of your on going growth and well being. I have studied somatic psychotherapy, gestalt therapy,cognitive behavioral therapy and deep feeling psychotherapy.

The relationships that we put so much work into with those that we love are often the same relationships that cause the most hurt. Feelings of disappointment, distress, hurt, anxiety, and depression are part of our life experience- but we don’t have to stay there. The choice is yours to make. I have learned through life experience that crisis events happen, problems arise, and change is really difficult, but it is so worth it!

There is no better feeling than witnessing and celebrating the accomplishments of others. Over the last 6 years, I have had the privilege of joining my clients on their journey towards achieving their goals.

I am a holistic, trauma-informed therapist and work across the lifespan to address symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns. I hope to offer a warm and supportive environment where you and I can partner together to support your unique growth and well-being.

Everyone could use a little help sometime. Perhaps that's you. Whether you are struggling with a relationship, a work issue, a life issue, I'm here to help. Feeling down, anxious, an unhappiness you can't quite figure out? Feel free to call and begin your journey to health and greater understanding. You matter. I look forward to speaking with you.

Accepting new clients! Has a life-changing event left you in a place of uncertainty? Are you experiencing an unimaginable loss? Are you living with depression, anxiety, numbness or are consumed by grief & mourning? Are you living with chronic illness or pain or struggling to find meaning in life? If you are at a place where you just don’t know what to do? Let me help and gently guide you through therapy and get you to where you want to be. Pick up the phone, send a text, or email me. We’ll talk and see if we can work together. If I am not a good fit, I can offer referrals to someone who might be a better match than me.

So often we experience stress, fear, sadness, and other conflicting emotions that lead to the development of dysfunctional, maladaptive behaviors and emotions. These patterns influence our own self-worth and can influence our ability to form relationships with others. I work to foster a safe environment for you to be able to identify and process through your emotions and make changes in the way you cope with those emotions. Creating this clear understanding can help to strengthen your relationship with your inner self, and to better communicate with others to manage relational conflict.

As changes and transitions happen, sometimes unexpectedly, we do the best we can to manage those interruptions when they occur. Purposeful Counseling Center, LLC is here to work with those who are willing to engage in the change process and move closer to their purpose! I would like to help each individual, couple, and family achieve the level of change they believe is necessary to improve, not only individually, but as they relate to others. I believe that sometimes we can become "stuck" during challenges and transitions, which may cause discomfort, but we possess the resiliency to move forward to live the life we desire.

Crysalis is defined as a transitory state; a protective covering; a sheltered state or stage of being or growth. I am a Sherpa that can assist folks during various kinds of transitions. I promote a sense of security and a safe place as you sort through stressors and past traumas that prevent you from thriving and living a meaningful life. In our work together we will identify distressing emotions and process those through to fruition; notice potential thinking errors that are limiting your happiness and look for ways to increase your experiences of joy.

The LICSW is the top tier of licensure for the profession of social work. It signifies expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of emotional and mental disorders based on advanced knowledge of human development, the causation and treatment of psychopathology, psychotherapeutic treatment practices, and social work practice as defined in advanced social work. I've practiced as a therapist for 17 years which allows me to guide therapy quickly toward the results you deserve.

Free yourself from the anxiety trap! Anxiety, panic, worry and stress can hold people back from performing in life. It can hold people back in school, from getting the job they want, getting promoted, and flourishing in relationships. Trying to escape anxiety can lead people to doing things they wouldn't normally do. When people are frozen with fear they are not living life fully as their authentic selves. Working with a therapist can break you free from anxiety. I've helped so many people work through these feelings to go on to be more successful in their lives.

I work with people experiencing grief and loss, depression, anxiety, behavioral impacts of trauma, abuse, addictions, mood disorders, ADD, ADHD, and coping with major life transitions. I have an extensive history of work with youth on issues related to adolescent development, divorce, and self esteem. I use a variety of methods to help people free themselves from self defeating patterns of thought and behavior.

We often go to counseling when we are seeking something; whether it be healing, insight, peace within ourselves, healthy relationships, or a sense of wholeness in our lives and selves. Anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, experiences from our past, relationship struggles, and other emotional challenges may get in the way of our ability to find that which we seek. Identifying, understanding, and healing from that pain can help us to achieve an increased sense of contentment and peace within our lives, and increased ability to manage events and relationships that can often be difficult.

I am currenty on maternity leave and not seeing clients until June 2023. Healing and caring for ourselves is hard work. Sometimes painful, often fulfilling, occasionally tedious, it is a necessary part of being open to the experiences that life has to offer us. Therapy is one way to find support in healing from trauma, managing our health, and discovering and practicing new ways of caring for ourselves. As Audre Lorde wrote, "Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare." This work is important, both individually and collectively, and I am here to help you with it.