Regence Therapists in Vashon, WA
Specializing in serving Vashon Island in-person and Puget Sound via telehealth to heal from anxiety, depression, and chronic stress which often originate from trauma and stress patterns learned from childhood or through-out the lifespan. Treatment goes back to heal the very beginning of these patterns through IFS, EMDR and Hypnotherapy. Embark on your journey to greater wellness, healing, and transformation. Move forward through reconnecting with your true self and reach your maximum potential.
Specializing in serving Vashon Island in-person and Puget Sound via telehealth to heal from anxiety, depression, and chronic stress which often originate from trauma and stress patterns learned from childhood or through-out the lifespan. Treatment goes back to heal the very beginning of these patterns through IFS, EMDR and Hypnotherapy. Embark on your journey to greater wellness, healing, and transformation. Move forward through reconnecting with your true self and reach your maximum potential.
I have been a licensed marriage and family therapist for 34 years. Although specializing in children and adolescents, I have experience with juvenile and adult offenders, substance abusers, and those experiencing depression, anxiety, anger management and adjustment issues. I have extensive background in providing therapy to those in our law enforcement and military communities. I am equally comfortable and experienced in providing individual, couples, and family services. In addition to private practices in Tacoma and Vashon, I am employed as a therapist at Vashon Youth and Family Services. I
I have been a licensed marriage and family therapist for 34 years. Although specializing in children and adolescents, I have experience with juvenile and adult offenders, substance abusers, and those experiencing depression, anxiety, anger management and adjustment issues. I have extensive background in providing therapy to those in our law enforcement and military communities. I am equally comfortable and experienced in providing individual, couples, and family services. In addition to private practices in Tacoma and Vashon, I am employed as a therapist at Vashon Youth and Family Services. I
Psychological patterns that constrict or inhibit us also live inside our bodies, in the ways we breathe, hold tension, or respond to stress. Working therapeutically with both the body and mind offers a profound potential for changing deeply held ways of thinking, feeling, and being in the world. Therapy with me is not just talk, but truly holistic in exploring the deeper layers of experience through attention to the body, sensation, impulse, imagery, and emotion. This process helps to get you out of your head and into your body, and generates lasting changes in how you feel and experience yourself.
Psychological patterns that constrict or inhibit us also live inside our bodies, in the ways we breathe, hold tension, or respond to stress. Working therapeutically with both the body and mind offers a profound potential for changing deeply held ways of thinking, feeling, and being in the world. Therapy with me is not just talk, but truly holistic in exploring the deeper layers of experience through attention to the body, sensation, impulse, imagery, and emotion. This process helps to get you out of your head and into your body, and generates lasting changes in how you feel and experience yourself.
Perhaps you're feeling lost in a relationship that no longer feels safe or fulfilling or has you questioning your worth?
Are you lying awake at night replaying old conversations or worrying about the future?
Maybe you're feeling weighed down by the ache of grief, the numbness of depression, or the loneliness that comes with both?
For over 15 years, I have been committed to helping individuals move through anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, and life changes with more resilience, clarity, and self-compassion.
Perhaps you're feeling lost in a relationship that no longer feels safe or fulfilling or has you questioning your worth?
Are you lying awake at night replaying old conversations or worrying about the future?
Maybe you're feeling weighed down by the ache of grief, the numbness of depression, or the loneliness that comes with both?
For over 15 years, I have been committed to helping individuals move through anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, and life changes with more resilience, clarity, and self-compassion.
I work with my clients to make sense and meaning out of their life experiences. The search for meaning is a powerful tool for dealing with trauma, loss, pain, anxiety and depression. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients make meaning of the moments in life in order to live a reach and meaningful life.
I work with my clients to make sense and meaning out of their life experiences. The search for meaning is a powerful tool for dealing with trauma, loss, pain, anxiety and depression. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients make meaning of the moments in life in order to live a reach and meaningful life.
My practice is focused on the resolution of trauma using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) which effectively and efficiently treats trauma. Trauma can be a single event such as a car accident or sexual assault, or could be more complicated, involving childhood trauma. Memories of these events can cause big feelings to erupt, avoidance of similar situations, nightmares, and even flashbacks that make it feel like the event is still happening to you. Below is a simple, animated description of how EMDR works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKrfH43srg8
My practice is focused on the resolution of trauma using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) which effectively and efficiently treats trauma. Trauma can be a single event such as a car accident or sexual assault, or could be more complicated, involving childhood trauma. Memories of these events can cause big feelings to erupt, avoidance of similar situations, nightmares, and even flashbacks that make it feel like the event is still happening to you. Below is a simple, animated description of how EMDR works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKrfH43srg8
I am passionate about the therapeutic relationship. This work entails identifying issues and concerns and processing them in a constructive way. I am interested in holding hope for you on this journey, even when you are feeling hopeless. I think it is important to understand the connection between the mind and the body as well as the past and the present as challenges are confronted. I find the use of creativity, both in art making and perspective changing, very healing. It is an honor to guide you in the process of creating the life you desire.
I am passionate about the therapeutic relationship. This work entails identifying issues and concerns and processing them in a constructive way. I am interested in holding hope for you on this journey, even when you are feeling hopeless. I think it is important to understand the connection between the mind and the body as well as the past and the present as challenges are confronted. I find the use of creativity, both in art making and perspective changing, very healing. It is an honor to guide you in the process of creating the life you desire.
Despite your best efforts, life is unknowable - you can't always predict or be prepared for what comes your way. Difficulties are inevitable. When they occur, you might need help sorting out what's going on and what to do next. The good news is, therapy helps. When you're feeling miserable, unlovable and afraid, therapy helps. When you find yourself asking the question "why me?", therapy helps. When you're ready to step into your life and take charge of it, instead of having it take charge of you, therapy helps.
Despite your best efforts, life is unknowable - you can't always predict or be prepared for what comes your way. Difficulties are inevitable. When they occur, you might need help sorting out what's going on and what to do next. The good news is, therapy helps. When you're feeling miserable, unlovable and afraid, therapy helps. When you find yourself asking the question "why me?", therapy helps. When you're ready to step into your life and take charge of it, instead of having it take charge of you, therapy helps.
At Talk. Heal. Thrive., we are a specialized online practice dedicated to helping residents across Washington heal relationship struggles and quiet critical inner voices. Our trauma-informed clinicians provide collaborative, empathetic support for individuals and couples, with specific expertise in shame and self-criticism cycles, and neurodiverse relationships. Whether you are navigating anxiety or seeking self-trust, we match you with an expert therapist committed to long-term healing, not just temporary fixes. We accept most major insurance, including Aetna and Molina, to make high-quality, evidence-based care accessible.
At Talk. Heal. Thrive., we are a specialized online practice dedicated to helping residents across Washington heal relationship struggles and quiet critical inner voices. Our trauma-informed clinicians provide collaborative, empathetic support for individuals and couples, with specific expertise in shame and self-criticism cycles, and neurodiverse relationships. Whether you are navigating anxiety or seeking self-trust, we match you with an expert therapist committed to long-term healing, not just temporary fixes. We accept most major insurance, including Aetna and Molina, to make high-quality, evidence-based care accessible.
My rate is $165/hr and I am in-network with Premera, many Regence Plans, and Kaiser PPO.
Updated 7/2/26: Accepting new clients! Initiating therapy takes courage, especially at a time when you may be feeling unsure, lonely, or anxious. Perhaps you are feeling like "too much" for others, or you feel overstimulated and self-critical in social settings, so you toggle between feeling like you overshare or don't say enough. It's hard to turn your brain off, yet also hard to relax. Executive functioning skills feel overwhelming and systems always seem to work until suddenly they don't. To sum up: you can't stop overthinking, yet can't think. You are not alone, and you are ready to connect with a therapist who understands.
My rate is $165/hr and I am in-network with Premera, many Regence Plans, and Kaiser PPO.
Updated 7/2/26: Accepting new clients! Initiating therapy takes courage, especially at a time when you may be feeling unsure, lonely, or anxious. Perhaps you are feeling like "too much" for others, or you feel overstimulated and self-critical in social settings, so you toggle between feeling like you overshare or don't say enough. It's hard to turn your brain off, yet also hard to relax. Executive functioning skills feel overwhelming and systems always seem to work until suddenly they don't. To sum up: you can't stop overthinking, yet can't think. You are not alone, and you are ready to connect with a therapist who understands.
I am in Network with Premera, United Health Care, Aetna, Regence BCBS, & Optum, but I can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement.
Something keeps pulling you back to the same place. The anxiety that spikes when the pressure builds, the relationship patterns you've tried to change but can't quite shift, or something from your past that still shows up in ways you didn't expect. I'm Michael, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 18 years of experience working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, and trauma. I've worked with a lot of people who thought they were permanently stuck and discovered they weren't. Clients often describe me as direct, grounded, and genuinely invested in lasting change.
I am in Network with Premera, United Health Care, Aetna, Regence BCBS, & Optum, but I can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement.
Something keeps pulling you back to the same place. The anxiety that spikes when the pressure builds, the relationship patterns you've tried to change but can't quite shift, or something from your past that still shows up in ways you didn't expect. I'm Michael, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 18 years of experience working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, and trauma. I've worked with a lot of people who thought they were permanently stuck and discovered they weren't. Clients often describe me as direct, grounded, and genuinely invested in lasting change.
I am in-network with Regence, Premera & Aetna.
Healing can be a beautiful process, both physically and mentally. It can bring relief from pain, restore functionality, and promote a sense of well-being. It can also offer an opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery. I specialize in a holistic approach to anxiety, trauma, and behavior modification through mind and body. The philosophy of trauma-informed counseling is based on the understanding that individuals who have experienced trauma require specialized care and support. I acknowledge the impact of trauma on my clients' lives and work collaboratively with them to identify and address their individual needs and goals.
I am in-network with Regence, Premera & Aetna.
Healing can be a beautiful process, both physically and mentally. It can bring relief from pain, restore functionality, and promote a sense of well-being. It can also offer an opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery. I specialize in a holistic approach to anxiety, trauma, and behavior modification through mind and body. The philosophy of trauma-informed counseling is based on the understanding that individuals who have experienced trauma require specialized care and support. I acknowledge the impact of trauma on my clients' lives and work collaboratively with them to identify and address their individual needs and goals.
I am in network with Regence, Premera, Aetna and First Choice.
If you're a teen or young adult who's tried to explain what's going on in your head and felt like nobody quite got it; I get it. I'm the kind of therapist who meets you exactly where you are, whether that means diving into the heavy stuff or just starting with what happened this week. My style is direct, real, and genuinely warm. While I have a particular passion for adolescents and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, and life transitions, I also welcome adults into my practice.
I am in network with Regence, Premera, Aetna and First Choice.
If you're a teen or young adult who's tried to explain what's going on in your head and felt like nobody quite got it; I get it. I'm the kind of therapist who meets you exactly where you are, whether that means diving into the heavy stuff or just starting with what happened this week. My style is direct, real, and genuinely warm. While I have a particular passion for adolescents and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, and life transitions, I also welcome adults into my practice.
We seek therapy for unique reasons - we may experience conflicts in our relationships, or grief, loss, and neglect, or we may feel lost, stuck, or empty. Symptoms, such as anxiety and depression, hold information for us and can be invitations to growth that lead to new ways of knowing ourselves. Regular encounters of support, validation, and connection in a non-judgmental environment allow us to explore and sort out the chaos that comes at us and churns within us daily.
We seek therapy for unique reasons - we may experience conflicts in our relationships, or grief, loss, and neglect, or we may feel lost, stuck, or empty. Symptoms, such as anxiety and depression, hold information for us and can be invitations to growth that lead to new ways of knowing ourselves. Regular encounters of support, validation, and connection in a non-judgmental environment allow us to explore and sort out the chaos that comes at us and churns within us daily.
I work with people in significant life transition by focusing on ego deaths/changes and the discomfort that comes with addressing the Unknown. I find it deeply meaningful to sit with clients in their uncertainty as they shift from ways-of-being that no longer support their deepest Self. This may appear through impacts to work, school, and relationships. I am most drawn to discussing dreams, energy dynamics around status, sexuality, and the obscurity of grief/loss. My clients are ready “enough” to explore what may be on the other side of suffering, whether through tears, curiosity, dreams, experimentation, exposure, or all.
I work with people in significant life transition by focusing on ego deaths/changes and the discomfort that comes with addressing the Unknown. I find it deeply meaningful to sit with clients in their uncertainty as they shift from ways-of-being that no longer support their deepest Self. This may appear through impacts to work, school, and relationships. I am most drawn to discussing dreams, energy dynamics around status, sexuality, and the obscurity of grief/loss. My clients are ready “enough” to explore what may be on the other side of suffering, whether through tears, curiosity, dreams, experimentation, exposure, or all.
Online therapy for Washington residents; in-person available in Wenatchee, WA.
I specialize in working with young adults experiencing Anxiety disorders and OCD. Because anxiety rarely exists in isolation, I also support clients struggling with depression, ADHD, stress, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
Many of my clients describe themselves as people-pleasers who have difficulty setting boundaries, tend to overthink or second-guess themselves, struggle to slow down and rest, or feel like they have to get everything "just right." My approach integrates ERP, CBT, and Mindfulness.
Online therapy for Washington residents; in-person available in Wenatchee, WA.
I specialize in working with young adults experiencing Anxiety disorders and OCD. Because anxiety rarely exists in isolation, I also support clients struggling with depression, ADHD, stress, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
Many of my clients describe themselves as people-pleasers who have difficulty setting boundaries, tend to overthink or second-guess themselves, struggle to slow down and rest, or feel like they have to get everything "just right." My approach integrates ERP, CBT, and Mindfulness.
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Informed by liberating-direct-action with workers, survivors of mental health incarceration, and skilled professionals, I value lived-experience just as much as highfalutin philosophy. I believe in the universal human drive to transform + heal through caring community connections, self-awareness, access to dreams by way of meeting basic needs, and the responsibility to recover personal and collective strengths. Healing of the self is healing of communities, and ultimately our interrelated societies. In place of paternalism, I offer avenues for developing your self-trust.
Informed by liberating-direct-action with workers, survivors of mental health incarceration, and skilled professionals, I value lived-experience just as much as highfalutin philosophy. I believe in the universal human drive to transform + heal through caring community connections, self-awareness, access to dreams by way of meeting basic needs, and the responsibility to recover personal and collective strengths. Healing of the self is healing of communities, and ultimately our interrelated societies. In place of paternalism, I offer avenues for developing your self-trust.
Evening appointments currently available.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by past experiences, trauma, or ongoing stress, therapy can help. Many clients I work with feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, overthinking, emotional distress, or patterns that are difficult to change.
I offer trauma therapy and EMDR to help process difficult experiences, reduce the intensity of distressing memories, and build practical coping skills to support emotional regulation and stability.
Evening appointments currently available.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by past experiences, trauma, or ongoing stress, therapy can help. Many clients I work with feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, overthinking, emotional distress, or patterns that are difficult to change.
I offer trauma therapy and EMDR to help process difficult experiences, reduce the intensity of distressing memories, and build practical coping skills to support emotional regulation and stability.
For insurance, I accept Aetna (WA), Cigna (WA), Cigna EAP (WA), Kaiser Permanente (WA), Kaiser Permanente Northwest (WA), Regence (WA), United Healthcare (WA), and United Healthcare EAP (WA)
One thing about life is it is difficult at times. But knowing that things can get better with help and guidance makes the trouble worth it! There is always something to learn. Sometimes we need a little help and that is okay!
For insurance, I accept Aetna (WA), Cigna (WA), Cigna EAP (WA), Kaiser Permanente (WA), Kaiser Permanente Northwest (WA), Regence (WA), United Healthcare (WA), and United Healthcare EAP (WA)
One thing about life is it is difficult at times. But knowing that things can get better with help and guidance makes the trouble worth it! There is always something to learn. Sometimes we need a little help and that is okay!
As a Filipino American therapist, I understand how culture, family dynamics, and lived experiences shape the way we cope and connect with others. I strive to create a supportive and culturally responsive space where teens, adults, and families feel seen and understood. I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and trauma-informed, integrating reflection with practical tools to help clients process emotions, build coping skills, and move toward meaningful change.
As a Filipino American therapist, I understand how culture, family dynamics, and lived experiences shape the way we cope and connect with others. I strive to create a supportive and culturally responsive space where teens, adults, and families feel seen and understood. I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and trauma-informed, integrating reflection with practical tools to help clients process emotions, build coping skills, and move toward meaningful change.
