Therapists in University Place, WA

I believe individuals are unique because of their life experience, perceptions, genetic and cultural background. I don't use one therapy fits all; I use what I think is best given what each client tell me. I encourage, people to move past their own limitations, but do not insist, because it is their journey not mine. I have worked on my own issues, and continue to do so, I appreciate the courage it takes to open up to another person. This process takes time to build a relationship of trust so you can talk about what you don't want to talk about. My hope is you will find a safe place with me to discover more about yourself

I provide quality and ethical mental health care tailored to your individual needs, values, and circumstances. Concerns about location accessibility, chemical sensitivities, or exposure for the immunocompromised, or non-traditional scheduling are things of the past. Your video counseling session will be in an environment you control. I have experience serving POC, LGBTQ+, and people in poverty. I’ve also worked with those impacted by disabilities and incarceration. I’ve experienced both trauma and the wounding and healing qualities of relationships. I understand how hard it can be, and I know there’s still hope for positive change.

I believe in the importance of building a therapeutic relationship and connection with my clients in a safe environment for them to be heard and understood. I help clients better understand and accept themselves, while using their strengths to create positive, meaningful changes in their lives. I treat a wide variety of issues using individualized treatment modalities based on clients’ needs and the aspects of themselves and their lives they want to grow and work on.

Healing Counseling is a private group practice offering Mental Health Counseling. We use a person centered approach where inclusion and acceptance for diversity is our main objective. Is very important for us that all our clients feels hear and seen . The cultural, educational and background diversity of our team is an example of how we emphasized on individual/personalized treatment to meet all our client's needs. Our team has experience/education working with different cultural backgrounds, different mental health disorders and life issues, Domestic Violence and Women issues, LGBTQIA+ and more.

I believe there are times in a person's life when they need a trustworthy ally who offers integrity, understanding, and nonjudgement. I believe this is also someone who can help another person explore the causes of his/her/their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors and develop new ways of thinking, acting and feeling. I am committed to helping individuals, couples, and families achieve these goals in an environment that emphasizes confidentiality, respect, trust, and compassion.

I work from a strengths-based framework utilizing a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to your own assets. My work with adults and teens is trauma-informed and skills-based utilizing EMDR and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I also specialize in substance abuse and know the difficulty that can arise when struggling with a mental health condition.

Therapy Associates of Tacoma strives to make quality counseling an affordable resource. Therapy Associates of Tacoma counselors work collaboratively with individuals, teens, couples, and families to identify and create movement toward your desired goals.

Kalyan Dandala, MD , is passionate about changing the status quo for psychiatric care. She is a leader in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment and is a clinical consultant for the most preferred TMS system by physicians: Magventure. Her goal is to make TMS available to as many people as possible. Kaylan was the first physician in Washington State to make TMS available to Medicare and Medicaid patients. She continues to work with the National Clinical TMS Society to expand TMS treatments.

I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges and achieve their goals. I believe that therapy can be a transformative experience that provides clients with the tools and insights they need to live more fulfilling lives.

As a psychologist, I seek to provide guidance in identifying strategies and solutions for tapping into your inner strengths and capacity for positive change. I have found that a positive therapeutic relationship serves an important role in accessing the resilience, insight, and courage needed to make important lifestyle changes that allow individuals and families to live happier, healthier, and more balanced lives. I approach the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative process where positive change occurs when we work together to identify strategies that will allow you to adaptively manage and overcome difficult life challenges. I strive to create a safe place by providing unconditional support.

I focus on trauma work by creating a safe space for healthy healing. As a holistic practitioner, I believe in treating the body, mind, and spirit as one unit. My approach to healing is compassionate and tailored to each individual's needs. I want to help you achieve optimal growth, health, and wellness in all areas of your life. That's why I offer a range of services that focus on healing the root causes of your health concerns.