Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) 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.

Life can often be incredibly overwhelming and sometimes it's helpful to have a little extra support. If you are struggling with anxiety, ADHD, parenting, postpartum or perinatal concerns, low self-esteem, panic, OCD, and/or intrusive thoughts, therapy can help. If you need support through different life transitions and are trying to adjust to a different normal, I am here for you. I specialize in supporting clients through anxiety-related concerns with empathy and kindness. I offer a holistic and systemic perspective for all of the people I work with and will identify how the systems you are a part of impact your current struggles.

“There is no standard normal. Normal is subjective. There are seven billion versions of normal on this planet.” - Matt Haig. So very often, we find ourselves facing the word "should". Who "should" I be, where in life "should" I be, what "should" I be able to do. Whether you are just learning who you are for the first time, or are in a place of transition in your life, the process can be very difficult and can often leave us feeling isolated, alone, misunderstood, and in the need of support.

In my ideal client, I envision someone who is motivated to improve their mental well-being and seeking support in navigating life's challenges. They may be dealing with stress, anxiety, or relationship issues and have a desire for personal growth and self-discovery. Their goals revolve around achieving emotional resilience, fostering healthier relationships, and gaining tools to cope with life's complexities. Ultimately, they want to lead a more fulfilling and balanced life, understanding that seeking support is a proactive step toward positive change.

I'm Connor, the head athletics mental health clinician at Washington State University. I work with athletes and others on their general mental health and sport psych performance issues. On the performance side, I treat performance anxiety, lack of confidence, burnout, and more. On the clinical side, I work with people experiencing depression, anxiety, difficulty with stress management, big life adjustments, grief, hoarding, and more. Regardless of the model, I always provide a warm, positive listening ear with a strong desire to help.

I utilize Motivational Interviewing with a Humanistic/Existential approach as a foundation to my therapy. Which means understanding that a "whole" person is more than the sum of his or her parts. I understand people by examining their interpersonal relationships. That people have many levels of self-awareness, that can be neither ignored nor put into an abstract context. I also believe individuals have free will and are participants rather than observers in their own lives; and that people's lives have purpose, value and meaning. I choose to submerge myself into the world of the person; I am working with.

I have a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and have been working with children, families and individual adults for 25+ years. What I have learned in that time is that we all have rough patches in life. I have also learned that counseling can help, but it is the match between client and counselor that makes all the difference. Clients that match best with me are reflective and have a good sense of humor. It also helps if they have some quirky parts to their personality. I have found these traits help people get through the rough parts of life. Also, I think those traits are the best match for me because I have them too.

Hi, my name is Alagna (pronounced Ah-lah-nya), I work with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families interested in finding meaningful support as they navigate personal and relational challenges. I take a deeply systemic approach to therapy, considering you as an individual and conceptualizing the influence of familial and social systems in your life. I view healing as a holistic journey encompassing awareness, reflection, and embodiment. I take special pride in working with folks who have experienced complex family trauma, or sexual trauma, or feel a sense of existential meaninglessness in their life.

It takes strength, courage, and self-awareness to reach out to a stranger for support. I believe you are the expert in your own story, and you have the potential for your own healing and growth. In our collaborative work together, I will help you navigate challenges you are experiencing, and help you recognize your strengths and skills to empower yourself through your journey.

It is a great honor to walk beside you on this journey. As your therapist, I accept you as you are and not as you should be. Although I believe that therapy is a self healing process , I am here to hold space for you and provide tools to assist you as you navigate your life experience. In 2019, I transitioned into Community Mental Health which is where I have practiced different therapeutic models with individuals from all walks of life. Therapy is not a one size fits all experience which is why I adopt many therapeutic lenses and tailor them to each client.

Baxter Consultants is a family-centered practice designed to cultivate and enhance well-being. Our primary focus is restoration of mind, body and soul. Our practice recognizes the strengths of family relationships and builds on these strengths to achieve optimal outcomes. Our Consultants specialize in working with Military Families and Veterans. We are a group of Christian Counselors practicing within the psychological-emotional and spiritual dimensions. We provide family, couple, individual, and mental health counseling; life-skills training, professional development, and readjustment counseling.

Accepting New Patients In Person and Telehealth offering evening and weekend sessions to meet the needs of working professional. Roger is enthusiastic about implementing creative techniques to help clients achieve their goals, make meaning, improve their relationships, find empowerment, and engage in self-understanding and discovery. Roger’s theoretical approach to clients is person-centered and humanistic, paired with eclectic interventions including dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relational-cultural therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, and existential techniques.

Welcome to my cozy corner of the therapy world! I believe that therapy should feel nurturing – a safe space where you can unpack those heavy or distressing thoughts, explore your inner world, and maybe even share a few laughs along the way. You know your story better than anyone else, and I'm here to be your trusty guide, armed with specialized knowledge and a toolbox full of techniques to help ease your burdens and boost your well-being. Whether you're pregnant, navigating the wild world of parenthood, or just trying to make sense of your own journey through life, I'm here to lend a listening ear and a helping hand.

Current openings for outdoor and online therapy sessions! Is the toxic stress you are experiencing showing up as anxiety, dread or avoidance? Does the gap between what you want out of life and where you are at currently leave you feeling symptoms of burnout or depression? When stress is overwhelming it can impact our self esteem and ability to move forward. Whether it's finding a sense of calm and being more present, building a better relationship with yourself, or figuring out the changes you want to work towards therapy can restore hope. Together we can explore what you want for the road ahead-it's time to rediscover you!

Through the process of psychotherapy individuals can explore where personal and relationship change may be needed and where old painful patterns may be released. I work to assist my clients with navigating life's challenges, strengthening their relationship to themselves/others, focusing on symptom management/alleviation, along with compassionate and creative exploration into the past to understand current impact.

Hello, I am happy you are here and exploring ways to care for yourself. I help support folks that may struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress management, life transitions, women's issues, men's issues, and relationship issues. My clients can expect a warm, supportive, collaborative, and non-judgemental space focused on fostering resiliency and empowerment and building a toolkit of coping skills. I believe everyone can flourish to their fullest potential and everyone has the power to rewrite their own stories. I intend to help my clients uncover their true potential and authentic self.

I specialize in providing affirming and competent therapy to people across a broad spectrum of gender, sexuality, and relationship diversity. I love working with folks who identify across the LGBTQIA2-S++ spectrum, as well as those who have other marginalized and/or non-normative identities and life experiences. My work is trauma-informed and rooted in values of collective liberation, anti-oppression, resilience, and intersectionality. My work is systemically focused, meaning that I work to support you in your growth as a whole self who lives as an interconnected and interdependent being within the unique context of your life.

We all need compassionate connection to grow and heal, and that is especially important in therapy. I provide a connection that is warm, yet intellectual, making sure to challenge your mind and heart for growth, support, and ultimately deeper relationships. I'm a good match for recovering perfectionists, women with ADHD/autism, anxiety concerns, depression, and those wanting support around chronic health conditions.

My belief is that counseling is most effective when taking a collaborative and holistic approach. Every individual is unique in their needs and the time it takes to address them. I strive to create a strong, therapeutic relationship that is built on trust, respect, responsibility, empathy, attentiveness, and open-mindedness through communication. My goal is to offer you a safe and supportive space, to walk with you in your journey, explore aspects of the 'self' that you would like to build on, and discover strengths that can be used in your present and future to have the life that you desire.