Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Tacoma, WA

I am a LICSW with a focus on psychotherapy with adults, children and families. I have been a practitioner for 48 years, in private practice for 12 1/2 years and had been a psychotherapist for 26 years in the Behavioral Health Department at Group Health. While there, in addition to a general caseload that included Medicare patients, I ran a Children's Therapy Group, served on a county-wide child abuse oversight committee, co-chaired an inter-disciplinary case consultation team, and managed an intern program.

Are you wanting to be the best version of you possible? Do you want to have thoughts that are positive and encouraging rather thoughts of worry and guilt? Do you seek a happy, satisfying and intimate relationship with another person? These are all possible to you. If you would like to have a competent, wise, compassionate, non-judgmental advisor along your side while you explore these possibilities, I would be delighted and honored to join you.

Feeling stuck, wanting to heal past wounds, or just curious about adding more knowledge to your mental health tool belt? Maybe you and I could work together. Life is tough. Life does not always go as predicted. Childhood can seem scattered, stressful, and full of high emotions. Events from childhood can creep into adulthood impacting daily life. Maybe it is time to process those files you have stored away and deeply heal.

I offer individual sessions tailored to your unique needs, with a focus on creative solutions that promote healing and growth. Over the last decade and more, I have worked in mental health and behavioral health fields, with the majority of my time working with adults and children with developmental disabilities. I have also experienced my own interesting journey navigating relational trauma, chronic health issues, and learning that I have ADHD at 30 years old. I know first hand many of the struggles disabled and neurodivergent people face and I use this experience to help my clients better their own lives.

Have you ever been made to feel like you can do nothing right? Do you question your ability to make a decision? Are you anxious, on edge, depressed or even lonely? Authentic Thoughts is a counseling practice that helps you move from where you are to your true authentic self.

My therapeutic approach is evidenced based. We will identify your goals and work on empowering you to overcome obstacles that may be in your way. The therapeutic experience will develop more effective personal skills to improve every aspect of you're life. I have worked in the helping profession since 2010, serving adults and teens in several different roles. I have experience working with daily stressors, beginning college life, emotion regulation skills, stress, and negative self-talk.

Pain and struggle are parts of being human. You are an incredible survivor to have withstood so much, and I believe you don't have to navigate struggle alone. Your authentic you is welcome with me, as is the chance to explore who that human is, what's happened to you, what you need, and who you want to be. You are welcome here. I support you in the challenges and triumphs unique to you being you. I find diversity beautiful and love the spectrums of race, gender, and sexuality. I am trans-affirming and support transitions. I support the health of traditional and non-traditional intimate relationships. You are my teacher about you.

Existing in today's world is challenging for most people, if not everyone. Many feel overwhelmed or stuck. We are not meant to face this alone. Whether you're facing specific challenges or seeking personal development and insight, I am here to support you on your journey. I assist clients with gently exploring their emotions and struggles with empathy and curiosity. If you're looking to make sense of your emotions or build a deeper understanding of yourself while making real change, therapy may be the right place for you.

Red Dahlia Art Therapy cultivates emotional stability with individuals navigating life issues. Creative problem solving with a therapist that offers unconditional positive regard is key to maximizing your strengths and igniting your passion and resilience. Connect to your creativity and explore your journey. Nurture your center where your healing and growth thrive. The red dahlia is a symbol of strength and healing. With art therapy your unique life vision becomes clear.

Hello, I am Anna. As a mom, mental health professional, and disabled individual, I know how difficult the world and life can be and how hard it can be to ask for help. I see counseling as coming beside a person and assisting them to best help themselves. Counseling should be a partnership where the person is open, determined and willing to work and the clinician, in collaboration with them, directs the ship and supports them with the tools they need. Are you having a tough time with anxiety? Has your past held you back from your goals? Do feel lost trying to fill your life with "stuff" that never seems to help? Change is possible.

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.

What is the goal of your marriage or relationship? Relationships are vital to becoming a whole person. At times, connecting with your spouse may feel magical, but every relationship goes through tough seasons. I understand how overwhelming it can feel when distance and resentment is the only thing growing between you. At times, it may feel like the hurt you are experiencing is not worth the effort. Maybe your relationship is still strong, but can stand a bit of tweaking to recapture the zest it once had. Whatever the case, there is always hope!

** I am currently taking new Video clients from anywhere in Washington!!*** I believe that good therapy is a journey that I accompany my clients on. I feel that each person is unique and the course of therapy is tailored to their needs and comfort level. My ideal client wants something different, better or more in their life and they are ready to work for it. I use both traditional therapeutic styles and hypnotherapy to help my clients find the change they are looking for. I am honored to work with my clients on depression, anxiety, stress, medical noncompliance, health issues, abuse, anger, trauma and other life issues.

We are licensed in Washington, Utah, Oregon, Maine, Minnesota, Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina and Colorado. We currently offer telehealth and virtual therapeutic services. We work with individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, mood disorders, family relations issues, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. We combine different therapeutic approaches based on client's presenting concerns, goals, and motivation, such as, cognitive-behavioral, brief therapy, mindfulness, client-centered, solution-focused therapy.

Children’s Behavioral Medicine Collaborative provides comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological services to children and families struggling with a range of concerns including those related to anxiety/depression, learning/academic success, disruptive behavior and social challenges. We offer individual therapy, psychological and neuropsychological assessment and biofeedback for children and adolescents across the developmental spectrum in a bright, warm, welcoming space free from judgement. Meet our providers at: www.ChildrensBMC.com.

If you are getting through life, maybe even succeeding at many aspects of it, but just not feeling like you are truly thriving, I may be able to help. I enjoy supporting clients in finding new ways to increase their unique strengths and address challenges that hold them back from being present and engaged in creating a fulfilling life. My specialties include neurodivergence (ADHD, learning differences etc.), climate and social-political distress/anxiety or grief, those who work in the education field, mild/moderate anxiety and depression, stress, and those navigating new landscapes and transitions in life.

I have been in private practice since 1994, providing services for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I have learned to treat a variety of conditions including Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Personality Disorders, marital problems, and other issues. I also provide a variety of assessment services including disability evaluations, psychological evaluations, custody evaluations, intelligence and academic achievement assessment, and personality assessments. I provide in person and telehealth options for treatment.

What do you want most out of life, your relationships, and the experience of being you? The key to healing is within you and in therapy I can support you in overcoming the obstacles that have gotten in the way.

For a quicker response time, please email us instead of calling- Thank You! Wilson Clinical Services (WCS) provides psychotropic medication prescriptions (for Idaho residents) and neuropsychological exams. WCS also accepts referrals for all individuals for psychotherapy (including couples, family, & group) sessions. WCS has several clinicians, both male and female, who work with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds.