Photo of Cassie A Konnoly, Counselor in 98501, WA
Cassie A Konnoly
Counselor, LMHC, MS, CMHS, CCATP, LGBTQIA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tumwater, WA 98501
I work with Anxious & Depressed people, People suffering from past trauma, struggling parents and a little bit in-between. Visit our website to explore other counseling options. My practice is here to help you overcome challenges and get you back to living life. Counseling is offered face to face or online (teletherapy) video. I understand that the thought of finding a counselor you trust & feel comfortable with is difficult. Will you join me in helping you achieve your goals?
I work with Anxious & Depressed people, People suffering from past trauma, struggling parents and a little bit in-between. Visit our website to explore other counseling options. My practice is here to help you overcome challenges and get you back to living life. Counseling is offered face to face or online (teletherapy) video. I understand that the thought of finding a counselor you trust & feel comfortable with is difficult. Will you join me in helping you achieve your goals?
(360) 252-9369 View (360) 252-9369
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Dupre' Rouse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MHP, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tumwater, WA 98501
My approach to therapy is very client focused. I am a systemic therapist and will try and look at the whole picture of your life to help figure out how to help. Working with couples to save, restore, or provide maintenance is my passion. There’s nothing in the world quite like trauma and the way it impacts us as individuals on many different levels. I can help you deal with and navigate these painful memories and intrusive thoughts to live a healthier life. If you are a parent struggling with a child or family problems, I believe I can connect with and help teach both parent and child to help you be a more successful family unit.
My approach to therapy is very client focused. I am a systemic therapist and will try and look at the whole picture of your life to help figure out how to help. Working with couples to save, restore, or provide maintenance is my passion. There’s nothing in the world quite like trauma and the way it impacts us as individuals on many different levels. I can help you deal with and navigate these painful memories and intrusive thoughts to live a healthier life. If you are a parent struggling with a child or family problems, I believe I can connect with and help teach both parent and child to help you be a more successful family unit.
(833) 204-8107 View (833) 204-8107
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Craig Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHCA
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98501  (Online Only)
Suffering is an unavoidable part of being human. All of us experience it. Anxiety, depression, substance use, anger, trauma, isolation, and loss can leave a person struggling to believe that something different is possible. You're not alone with those experiences. It takes courage to turn and face the mess of contradictions that keep us feeling stuck. I have a tremendous amount of respect for anyone willing to make the choice and engage in therapy.
Suffering is an unavoidable part of being human. All of us experience it. Anxiety, depression, substance use, anger, trauma, isolation, and loss can leave a person struggling to believe that something different is possible. You're not alone with those experiences. It takes courage to turn and face the mess of contradictions that keep us feeling stuck. I have a tremendous amount of respect for anyone willing to make the choice and engage in therapy.
(360) 685-7714 x1 View (360) 685-7714 x1
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Ben Barner
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tumwater, WA 98501
Whether you're facing a severe crises or simply seeking direction, we will work together to help you discover and create new possibilities. As a therapist, I provide a supportive and non-judgmental stance in which you can feel safe in discussing your problems and in turn discover ways to solve those issues and create a new healthier way of being.
Whether you're facing a severe crises or simply seeking direction, we will work together to help you discover and create new possibilities. As a therapist, I provide a supportive and non-judgmental stance in which you can feel safe in discussing your problems and in turn discover ways to solve those issues and create a new healthier way of being.
(360) 979-1802 View (360) 979-1802
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Chris Peterson
LMCHA, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98501  (Online Only)
Life is about transitions, changing and growing in ways we don’t expect, don’t understand, and sometimes don’t enjoy very much, nonetheless always striving to become something more than we are right now. I’ve experienced many transitions in fifty years of life, and I’ve come to realize that we are going to change some kind of way. The greatest question is will we let life sweep us along, or will we choose to aim for a destination, collecting stories and wisdom – and yes, more than a few scars – as we go?
Life is about transitions, changing and growing in ways we don’t expect, don’t understand, and sometimes don’t enjoy very much, nonetheless always striving to become something more than we are right now. I’ve experienced many transitions in fifty years of life, and I’ve come to realize that we are going to change some kind of way. The greatest question is will we let life sweep us along, or will we choose to aim for a destination, collecting stories and wisdom – and yes, more than a few scars – as we go?
(360) 276-2207 View (360) 276-2207
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Sierra Osmers
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98501
My purpose is to help individuals, couples, and families overcome adversity in their lives and relationships. I use a solution-focused approach to understand each person’s unique set of values, and direction. Together, we will strengthen and heal your relationships with yourself, and the people important to you. We will find meaning out of your past experiences, and use this to create a change for your future. To identify what is truly important to you.
My purpose is to help individuals, couples, and families overcome adversity in their lives and relationships. I use a solution-focused approach to understand each person’s unique set of values, and direction. Together, we will strengthen and heal your relationships with yourself, and the people important to you. We will find meaning out of your past experiences, and use this to create a change for your future. To identify what is truly important to you.
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Stephanie Perceful
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98501
I believe that the relationship to our self is the most important relationship that we will ever have. A bond with a therapist who witnesses and understands us in a nonjudgmental way can be a wonderful ally in improving that relationship and making positive changes in our lives. Trauma, attachment issues, toxic families of origin, oppression, grief, and ancestral/family patterns are just some just some examples that can cause suffering that motivates someone to start therapy. I have experience working with clients with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD, and other mood disorders that make it difficult to function in life.
I believe that the relationship to our self is the most important relationship that we will ever have. A bond with a therapist who witnesses and understands us in a nonjudgmental way can be a wonderful ally in improving that relationship and making positive changes in our lives. Trauma, attachment issues, toxic families of origin, oppression, grief, and ancestral/family patterns are just some just some examples that can cause suffering that motivates someone to start therapy. I have experience working with clients with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD, and other mood disorders that make it difficult to function in life.
(253) 242-8557 View (253) 242-8557
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PRN365 Counseling, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98501
Accepting new clients. Four new providers recently added. Contact the Care Coordinator with your insurance, briefly describe what you are looking for, and your contact information. (360) 797-9741 extension 1. Locations in Olympia, Winthrop, Colville, Spokane WA for in-person and Telehealth appointments. Do you want more balance and joy in your life? Our highly skilled and experienced therapists are ready to talk with you. Visit our website at www.PRN365Counseling.com for detailed information regarding our group practice.
Accepting new clients. Four new providers recently added. Contact the Care Coordinator with your insurance, briefly describe what you are looking for, and your contact information. (360) 797-9741 extension 1. Locations in Olympia, Winthrop, Colville, Spokane WA for in-person and Telehealth appointments. Do you want more balance and joy in your life? Our highly skilled and experienced therapists are ready to talk with you. Visit our website at www.PRN365Counseling.com for detailed information regarding our group practice.
(360) 972-3638 View (360) 972-3638
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Karen M Buckley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, ACSW, OSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Olympia, WA 98501
I provide Clinical Consultation for Clinicians, Supervision for professionals seeking License Hours as well as Mental Health Counseling & Adoption Home Studies. My website provides more information on all of these services including my expertise, training & focus. With every service I aim to provide a comfortable, safe & non-judgmental experience. This is imperative to help support you in your growth. I enjoy working with everyone regardless, of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, spiritual practice, age or sexual orientation.
I provide Clinical Consultation for Clinicians, Supervision for professionals seeking License Hours as well as Mental Health Counseling & Adoption Home Studies. My website provides more information on all of these services including my expertise, training & focus. With every service I aim to provide a comfortable, safe & non-judgmental experience. This is imperative to help support you in your growth. I enjoy working with everyone regardless, of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, spiritual practice, age or sexual orientation.
(360) 727-0122 View (360) 727-0122
Photo of Melissa A Yang, Counselor in 98501, WA
Melissa A Yang
Counselor, LMHC, LMFTA, SUDP
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98501  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I focus on creating a warm environment for my client to feel safe and able to process whatever their wanting to work on. There is no pressure to focus on one topic, as life has it's ups and downs. The treatment plan is created by my client and myself, in order to ensure the focus is on what my client would like to work on .
I focus on creating a warm environment for my client to feel safe and able to process whatever their wanting to work on. There is no pressure to focus on one topic, as life has it's ups and downs. The treatment plan is created by my client and myself, in order to ensure the focus is on what my client would like to work on .
(253) 259-3715 View (253) 259-3715
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Erik Marsh
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98501  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Life can be experienced in various degrees of openness or constriction in one’s existence. When you live life in relative openness to yourself and the world around you, suffering is typically minimal. This is the realm of health and happiness. When you begin to experience a constriction in your openness to yourself or the world around you, suffering begins to color your existence. This is the realm of illness and pain, wherein people often seek help from others. If your life has become constricted in some way, it is my job to help your reestablish an openness to life.
Life can be experienced in various degrees of openness or constriction in one’s existence. When you live life in relative openness to yourself and the world around you, suffering is typically minimal. This is the realm of health and happiness. When you begin to experience a constriction in your openness to yourself or the world around you, suffering begins to color your existence. This is the realm of illness and pain, wherein people often seek help from others. If your life has become constricted in some way, it is my job to help your reestablish an openness to life.
(206) 752-6296 View (206) 752-6296
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Annie Gillis
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Olympia, WA 98501  (Online Only)
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.
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.
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Danielle Parks
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98501  (Online Only)
I ask that you are ready to make a commitment, to yourself, first. I consider this the first step of the journey - I am here ready to make the commitment alongside you. Think of it as the beginning of falling in love with yourself...your relationships, and ultimately your life. If you are reading this I hope you answer the call, to yourself...it is the beginning of the type of change you have dreamt of, meeting your best self, meeting your soul.
I ask that you are ready to make a commitment, to yourself, first. I consider this the first step of the journey - I am here ready to make the commitment alongside you. Think of it as the beginning of falling in love with yourself...your relationships, and ultimately your life. If you are reading this I hope you answer the call, to yourself...it is the beginning of the type of change you have dreamt of, meeting your best self, meeting your soul.
(425) 225-4682 View (425) 225-4682
Photo of Allison Zoë Love, Counselor in 98501, WA
Allison Zoë Love
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98501  (Online Only)
I offer a healing sanctuary for women ages 21-33, looking for support to ease challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD. I provide a safe space to express yourself and learn new skills and strategies to make every day a little bit brighter. I will help you gain more control over emotions, become stronger, and more confident. My approach offers relief, inner peace, and personal transformation, increasing self-acceptance, calm, and effective self-expression. Seeking help to work through challenges is the first step on a journey of self-discovery. Where wishing and hoping for change ends and a new life begins.
I offer a healing sanctuary for women ages 21-33, looking for support to ease challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD. I provide a safe space to express yourself and learn new skills and strategies to make every day a little bit brighter. I will help you gain more control over emotions, become stronger, and more confident. My approach offers relief, inner peace, and personal transformation, increasing self-acceptance, calm, and effective self-expression. Seeking help to work through challenges is the first step on a journey of self-discovery. Where wishing and hoping for change ends and a new life begins.
(360) 800-3707 View (360) 800-3707
Photo of Ray Anderson, Counselor in 98501, WA
Ray Anderson
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tumwater, WA 98501
Not accepting new clients
Have a relationship that's in trouble? Coping with a traumatic past? Overwhelmed by life changes? Struggling with depression, anxiety, or other emotional challenges? I have worked in the fields of psychology, education, and sociology for over 20 years. I've seen a lot in that time - from couples in crisis to veterans struggling with trauma to seniors facing grief, loss, and aging issues. I also have experience assisting youth and families involved with CPS, foster care, and the juvenile justice system.
Have a relationship that's in trouble? Coping with a traumatic past? Overwhelmed by life changes? Struggling with depression, anxiety, or other emotional challenges? I have worked in the fields of psychology, education, and sociology for over 20 years. I've seen a lot in that time - from couples in crisis to veterans struggling with trauma to seniors facing grief, loss, and aging issues. I also have experience assisting youth and families involved with CPS, foster care, and the juvenile justice system.
(206) 488-0387 View (206) 488-0387
Photo of Sylo Cermak, Counselor in 98501, WA
Sylo Cermak
Counselor, LMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Olympia, WA 98501
Not accepting new clients
Most of us carry around stories about who we are and who we should be without really knowing how we got them or if we want to keep them. Therapy is a place to gently explore and unpack these narratives. My clients want to like and understand themselves more, have better relationships, and feel more hope and possibility in their lives. They are determined and brave, but often have been trying things that aren't working or leave them more stuck. I believe every person has an innate capacity to heal, but sometimes trauma and life experiences can block those pathways and make life feel narrow and small.
Most of us carry around stories about who we are and who we should be without really knowing how we got them or if we want to keep them. Therapy is a place to gently explore and unpack these narratives. My clients want to like and understand themselves more, have better relationships, and feel more hope and possibility in their lives. They are determined and brave, but often have been trying things that aren't working or leave them more stuck. I believe every person has an innate capacity to heal, but sometimes trauma and life experiences can block those pathways and make life feel narrow and small.
(360) 301-7335 View (360) 301-7335
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Alliance Counseling, LLC
Counselor, EdD, MEd, LPC, LMHC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Tumwater, WA 98501
I invite you to interview me at No Charge by phone. As a WA licensed mental health counselor/AZ licensed professional counselor (master's degree in counseling) I respect clients regardless of their life challenges and recognize them as the one in charge of the counseling. All individuals will have emotional issues at one time or another. I believe those who seek counseling exemplify traits of personal courage & strength. I employ a variety of therapeutic techniques from the cognitive-behavioral & psychoanalytic approaches & address codependency & addiction.
I invite you to interview me at No Charge by phone. As a WA licensed mental health counselor/AZ licensed professional counselor (master's degree in counseling) I respect clients regardless of their life challenges and recognize them as the one in charge of the counseling. All individuals will have emotional issues at one time or another. I believe those who seek counseling exemplify traits of personal courage & strength. I employ a variety of therapeutic techniques from the cognitive-behavioral & psychoanalytic approaches & address codependency & addiction.
(360) 215-5143 View (360) 215-5143
Photo of Sam Strong, Counselor in 98501, WA
Sam Strong
Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Olympia, WA 98501
My ideal client might want to work on anxiety, depression, relationships, work stress, existential fears, trauma, overall self-development and emotional regulation, skill building.
My ideal client might want to work on anxiety, depression, relationships, work stress, existential fears, trauma, overall self-development and emotional regulation, skill building.
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Matthew A Johnson
Psychologist, PsyD, MSW
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98501
I have worked in the Mental Health Field for 40 years. I've been a Licensed Clinical Psychologist for 27 of those 40 years. I work with children, adolescents, couples, and families. I work with clients of all ages who struggle with ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), PTSD, Alcohol/Drug Addictions, Family/Parenting, Marital, Sex Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Career Concerns, Self-Esteem Issues, Spirituality Issues, Law Enforcement Personnel Issues, Military Personnel Issues, Athletics, and much more.
I have worked in the Mental Health Field for 40 years. I've been a Licensed Clinical Psychologist for 27 of those 40 years. I work with children, adolescents, couples, and families. I work with clients of all ages who struggle with ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), PTSD, Alcohol/Drug Addictions, Family/Parenting, Marital, Sex Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Career Concerns, Self-Esteem Issues, Spirituality Issues, Law Enforcement Personnel Issues, Military Personnel Issues, Athletics, and much more.
(360) 226-7339 View (360) 226-7339
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists

How long does OCD treatment take?

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.

What happens if OCD is not treated?

Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.

Are there medications for OCD?

Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine (under the brand name Luvox), fluoxetine (Prozac), and sertraline (Zoloft), among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.

Can OCD come back after treatment?

Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.