Bisexual Therapists in Tacoma, WA

All people experience problems and at times we all need someone that we can trust to assist us with those challenges. As a therapist, my approach is accepting, empathetic, and flexible, and I strive to form a relationship with my clients that is built on trust and respect. I believe in working collaboratively with my clients, together identifying the growth and change that they desire for their lives. I work to help my clients uncover their internal resources and strengths and expand their understanding of their experiences in order to empower them to make the changes that they desire.

I specialize in helping adults and adolescents who are struggling through difficult life situations. My hope is that my clients will begin to emerge from the experience with strength, insight and a sense of empowerment to address the next challenge with grace. Using a strengths-based approach, I employ concepts of cognitive therapy and mindfulness to increase self-awareness and choice within life's challenges. I also use EMDR, an evidence-based approach, to help release the impact of past experiences on current emotions, thoughts and behaviors including traumatic events and childhood trauma.

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 tired of the same argument, different day? Each argument results in one person shutting down, the other person feeling alone, and both partners feeling misunderstood and hurt. Things don't have to be this way. I assist couples in developing safety and vulnerability to strengthen the relationship bond and learn how to talk about the complex issues of the relationship. Many of us never learned how to have our emotional needs met, or how to respond to someone's emotional needs. It can feel like speaking a foreign language.

Does it feel like no one understands what you’re going through right now? Maybe they seem to have “moved on” from a loss you both experienced, and now you’re left grappling with it on your own. Perhaps life has changed in another big way recently—retirement, divorce, or a job change—and no one really gets the sense of uncertainty, sadness, or stress you feel. You don’t see the meaning and purpose you used to in your life and you’re not sure if you can ever feel happy (or even just comfortable) again. You’ve realized you could use some support but aren’t even sure what that can look like.

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.

We are an innovative community of unconventional, yet comprehensively trained, psychotherapists providing practical, non-reductive, and in-depth support to help you overcome adversities, resolve outdated patterns, craft more fulfilling relationships, achieve your mental health goals—and address the traumas, stressors, burdens, and conflicts that hold you back from enjoying what your life and relationships have to offer. In general, we foster a holistic and integrative approach to mental health care that focuses on what works and is not limited to what has traditionally been practiced.

I am currently accepting new telehealth clients across all of Washington. It can be really difficult here and now to live a life that allows you to thrive. I offer support for people struggling, people who want to feel better, who want to grow. I am a good fit for people who want to shift their relationships with themselves, with loved ones, with standards that don’t fit. I love supporting young adults in their life travel. l am trans and non-binary, and I have a special place in my practice for LGBTQ+ people of all kinds, especially people on the trans and gender diverse spectrum, and people exploring their relationship to gender.

I am a passionate therapist with experience working with individuals who have experienced current or past traumatic issues. My goal is to collaborate with you to achieve your goals, by meeting you where you are at and helping you work at your own pace. People experience pain and difficulty in different ways. From a single event to complex histories of trauma, family issues, I can help you move through your suffering. I believe you are the expert on yourself. With additional support from me, through therapy, we can find you the tools you need to overcome your suffering during this difficult time in your life.

Even when we know that some of our emotional pain is unnecessary, on our own it can be difficult to figure out why the extra suffering and how to make it better. Anxiety, depression, trauma re-activation, relationship difficulties, and coping strategies are natural responses to life experiences and circumstances. Do they need to hurt so and are we stuck with them? Therapy is a great place to gain perspective on what you can change. Also, to widen the horizon from managing pain to living more fully like yourself and to thriving. Because, as Thich Nhat Hanh said, "suffering is not enough".

Let's imagine that therapy is like tending to your life as you would a garden. Together we'll discover what of the garden you'd like to keep, let go of, and grow. My primary focus is to create an inviting space between us to allow this work to begin and flourish. As a therapist I am gentle, warm, and playful; I am good at putting folks at ease even as we explore hard things. We'll laugh, dive deep when you're ready, and where appropriate, I offer practical tools and insights. I am particularly knowledgeable in the areas of ADHD/autism, narcissistic abuse, and queer identity.

We're accepting new clients! My name is Jo and I am a licensed mental health counselor associate (LMHCA) in the state of Washington. I aim to join with clients to use evidence based interventions that allow them to overcome the perspective and issues that don't serve them. The modalities I use are each approached from my strengths-based lens, though I primarily work with clients who are interested in EMDR Therapy.

I have been a mental health counselor since 2014 when my career began in the community mental health sector. The bulk of this time was spent working within the Child and Family Department, however I was fortunate enough to have opportunities to work with adults and couples as well. For those interested in LMHC supervision, I am a licensed supervisor as well with 3 years of supervisory experience. At this time I welcome the opportunity to work with those age 14 to mid adulthood in an individual capacity, for couples work, or family therapy. Also available for LMHC supervision and consultation.

My therapeutic philosophy is rooted in compassion and a person-centered approach, which forms the cornerstone of my practice. I meet clients where they are in their journey, fostering a safe and supportive space for exploration and growth. Utilizing HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms, I provide convenient and confidential services exclusively through remote sessions. A lifelong learner myself, I am committed to continuous professional development, recognizing the importance of self-improvement, just as my clients endeavor to enhance their lives. My areas of focus include self-esteem, life-transitions, depression, grief, & anxiety.

Hi everyone! I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker at Dragonfly Counseling. I graduated from Western Washington University with my BA in Sociology before obtaining my Master of Social Work from the University of New England in 2018. In my role as a social worker, I’ve had the opportunity to work with people from all socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, religious, and sexual orientations. I've worked in a multitude of roles with one focus: advocating for my client’s safety and well-being, whatever that looks like for them.

Renowned therapist Virginia Satir said: "Life is not what it is supposed to be. It's what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference." It sums up my philosophy of therapy. Life is hard. Coping is hard. Effective coping strategies can bring peace and satisfaction no matter your history, your current challenges, or your future unknowns. How to cope.

Girasol Counseling is a Latine, women, and queer owned group practice. At Girasol Counseling we are committed to the work of de-stigmatization and decolonization of mental health that advocates for collective healing practices grounded in liberation, culture, and spirituality. We believe that everyone has the inner capacity for healing ignited through self discovery and community. Our role as therapists is to facilitate healing and support your journey in homecoming to your essential self/your tribe/community of trust/sagna.