Premera 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 is a journey filled with unexpected turns. Those unexpected turns might leave you unsettled and unsure of what would be the next road for you to take. As a practitioner, my goal is to empower clients reach their potential and wellbeing. I believe each person has inner strengths that once tapped into, is the driving force that helps them reach stability. As a Latina immigrant, I am bilingual in Spanish with more than 18 years of experience working with families and children from diverse cultural backgrounds facing a variety of issues.

I believe that everyone will do well if they can. If someone is not doing well, there is a reason and it is not always someone's conscious choice. As a therapist, I will walk along side you in the journey of self-discovery and assist you in determining what might be getting in the way of a healthy, happy, peaceful life. Some of my methods include: Positive psychology, Client centered, relationship oriented, trauma-informed, trauma-focused, CBT, filial, play therapy, and the sand tray.

Therapy offers an opportunity for discovery, self-reflection, and ultimately transformation. I approach the therapeutic process with curiosity, genuineness, and compassion. Theoretically speaking, I draw from cognitive-behavioral and existential perspectives to help conceptualize your life journey and challenges. My overall style is warm and direct while honoring and recognizing the expertise you bring on your life to the counseling process.

Ammanfil (Pronounced Aw-Min-Phil) is passionate about trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder work, mindfulness, and pushing back against toxic shame narratives that may keep us stuck. Ammanfil has experience working alongside a wide range of clients of intersectional identities and enjoys working with college students, Millennials, and Gen Z's in identity exploration, developing skills, strengthening motivation, and overcoming barriers to cultivate meaningful lives. Ammanfil incorporates psycho-education, feedback, and homework as a part of care.

You might be sad, depressed, stressed, anxious, scared, overwhelmed with it all. Maybe your relationship is hurting or you're feeling stuck in your life. Maybe you're dealing with a death loss or life transition. You don't have to go through your current life challenges alone. As a psychotherapist & grief coach for 38+ years, I've helped thousands of people move out of emotional pain and toward happier lives. If you're ready for growth and transformation on your journey toward wholeness, I can help. If you're curious and want to try something new, I can provide ketamine sessions to gently catalyze your process.

Hi! I am Annie and I am so glad you are here. My therapeutic style is rooted in warmth, humor, and intuition. As a relational therapist, I ensure a personalized approach based upon each client's unique context, background, strengths, and needs. Together we will gain insights, challenge unsupportive patterns, and explore your experiences: past, present, and future.

Currently not taking new clietns. I have a passion for working with individuals, kids, couples and families who are currently or have experienced anxiety, depression, grief, difficult life transitions, parenting struggles and medical trauma related to cancer, autoimmune diseases and other rare blood disorders. I believe that hardships in life are unique to everyone and for some of us it is hard to get through alone. My goal is to provide you and those close to you a safe space where challenging thoughts and feelings can be openly shared and we can work collaboratively to find ways to help you cope.

I'm passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ and trauma survivors with an approach rooted in the sincere belief that you are the expert on your own life. I use both somatic and cognitive therapies, to assist you in connecting with why and how you react to the world around you.

How can I help? I personally believe that therapy is about finding your authentic self, turning suffering into joy and eventually happiness. It is my passion to develop a genuine relationship with my clients, build rapport and safely have difficult conversations, resolve conflicts, with experiencing your authentic self, including your pain. I will work with you to tune into your true self, recognize your unfavorable coping mechanisms and, discover self-compassion. The spiritual journey involves finding and exploring our particular spiritual path and seeking experiences that open us to the vastness of an individual’s potential.

Whether you are looking for a new way to go about therapy or would like something standard, I am here for you. Therapy doesn't always have to be rigid and serious. We are never too old to play and look at things from a different angle. I like to be hands-on and weave in play, art, TT-RPG and gaming therapy, pop culture, and the outdoors into my modalities. Therapy can be different for you and together we will create an individual treatment just for you. I welcome a non-judgmental, casual and warming approach to the therapeutic relationship.

John Conteh, doing business as Zancteh Integrated Counseling, PLLC is currently accepting new adults and elderly clients for individual telehealth counseling. Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, life transition, career concerns, racial identity, and immigration concerns? Have you been trying to figure out how to get help in a safe and supportive environment? Are you looking for Clinical Supervision for Licensure?

I wholeheartedly believe that within everyone lies the capacity to heal, to regenerate and to create the most fulfilling life for ourselves. We all have our own unique blueprints for what it means to thrive, and to live a life of authenticity, alignment and equilibrium. With that in mind, we all also carry forth intergenerational, cultural and relational wounds that are just as unique and important to be unpacked and understood. Since 2014 I have been working in community mental health, crisis outreach and therapeutic services in order to understand what it takes to dissolve suffering and activate emotional healing.

We are currently ONLY taking Microcurrent Neurofeedback clients. Please note that MOST insurances do not cover this treatment. Please visit my website at www.transcendingconnectionstranscending.com to learn more. Transcending Connections is a wellness and counseling private practice. It promotes health, hope, and deeper connections with self and others. The goal of Transcending Connections is to help people discover their true potential, understand and resolve challenges in their live, and receive compassion and unconditional support.

The Confidential Associates staff is highly experienced (over 60 years combined experience) and extensively trained. We stay current with the latest research/evidence-based treatments for such patient concerns as: Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Pre-Marriage Counseling, Communication Problems, Chemical Dependency, Anger, Stress, Self-Esteem, LGBT, Work Stress, Bereavement, Trauma, and Child/Adolescent Behavior Problems. To promote positive changes, we utilize a combination of interview, direction, and education to create a sense of trust and respect. This approach has been found to increase efficiency of the counseling process, which saves treatment time and costs.

Life circumstances can become overwhelming at times and create feelings of high stress, anxiety, depression and difficulties in relationships. Have you experienced a trauma or are you concerned about relationship issues? I have over 15 years of experience and will support you in tapping into your natural strengths and abilities to solve problems and find happiness, peace and contentment.

I believe everyone has a right to live a calm, happy and fulfilled life. For some, that is easier said than done. For those who are having a more challenging time finding the life they want, counseling may be the right choice to help guide those who are ready for change. I work with adults, couples and families who are struggling with life's challenges. I offer researched based systems, therapies and support for the individual, as well as resources for the entire family, to help bring function and joy to their lives.

I hold Master's degree in Counseling from Seattle University. I work with clients on relationship issues, co-dependency, separation, divorce and co-parenting, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, sexual trauma and major life transitions. It is my belief that the ultimate human need is connection and meaningful relationships. My desire is to help clients clarify feelings, improve communication, and strengthen and deepen connections.

**Accepting new clients** Do you feel that you, or someone you know, are not living the most gratifying life? I work with both kids and adults on reaching their best potential. Whether working through trauma, depression, anxiety, adjusting, or discovering yourself, I would be happy to walk with you along the journey. I will collaborate with you to explore what you need. I have extensive experience working with trauma and LGBTQ+ related concerns, and enjoy researching them in my spare time. I work with individuals, relationship systems, and family systems.