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Amelia Davis, LMHC (Not Currently Taking New Clients)

Amelia Davis, LMHC (Not Currently Taking New Clients)

Amelia Davis, LMHC (Not Currently Taking New Clients)

 Works with ages: 12yrs+ and families

Specialties & Interests: ADHS, Autism, substance abuse, grief, and loss.

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Hi! My name is Amelia, and I’d first like to say that I know that asking for help can feel overwhelming so I want to acknowledge, celebrate and thank you for taking that first huge step!

Over the last 9+ years, I have worked with i

 Works with ages: 12yrs+ and families

Specialties & Interests: ADHS, Autism, substance abuse, grief, and loss.

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Hi! My name is Amelia, and I’d first like to say that I know that asking for help can feel overwhelming so I want to acknowledge, celebrate and thank you for taking that first huge step!

Over the last 9+ years, I have worked with individuals and families confronting many different, all-too-prevalent challenges including depression, anxiety and stress, autism spectrum disorders and ADHD, history of trauma and abuse, substance use concerns, family conflict and grief and loss, to name a few. I also have experience with and feel passionately about supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community and work diligently within a culturally-sensitive and -informed approach. I've worked with 2 years olds through 72 year olds across a multitude of settings from outpatient care, to residential treatment, from school-based, to in-home, and in the community.

I obtained a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California where I fell madly in love with the thought of a world where no one ever needs to feel alone. I am a fully licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA and conduct duties as a clinical supervisor. Since moving to Lacey, from Los Angeles, in the summer of 2023, I have become a fully Licensed Mental Health Counselor in this most beautiful state of WA as well.

I am undeniably excited about the work I do because I'm able to learn about the lives of the most incredible people! Getting to know and appreciate an individual’s story, however tormented, however complex, however restricted, however raw, is what truly drives me in this work and helping uncover unique, beautiful potential is the most rewarding of passions. The person-centered perspective I hold means that I will meet you where you are at. You are a human facing an obstacle, be it large or small, and together we can figure out a way over, around or through. The existential approach that I also employ means that I understand the power (and likewise the pressure and weight) of finding meaning and having purpose. I so look forward to getting to know you, and helping you know yourself. I will boost you from within, from that deep part of you that is uniquely you, by connecting you to it so that you and I can solve problems together, leaning on the strengths and resilience that are only yours. Lastly, I have a very strong love of life and have not lost the joy in finding fun that children perpetually have, that adults can often lose sight of. I use humor a lot in my work, so that we can, together, enjoy the hard work that therapy asks of us.

Matthew Wolfe, LMHC

Amelia Davis, LMHC (Not Currently Taking New Clients)

Amelia Davis, LMHC (Not Currently Taking New Clients)

Works with ages: Children 5-12yrs, adults 20-70yrs

Specialties & Interests: Couples 

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Born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, I carry the resilience and values instilled in me from my

formative years. My journey led me to serve our nation for 12 impactful years in the US Army, an

experience that profoundly shaped my perspective and character.

Works with ages: Children 5-12yrs, adults 20-70yrs

Specialties & Interests: Couples 

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Born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, I carry the resilience and values instilled in me from my

formative years. My journey led me to serve our nation for 12 impactful years in the US Army, an

experience that profoundly shaped my perspective and character. During my first deployment to

Iraq, I sustained injuries that earned me the Purple Heart, a testament to the sacrifices made in

service.

In 2010, while still actively serving, I was stationed at Joint Base Lewis McChord, which brought

me to the vibrant state of Washington. For the past 13 years, Lacey, Washington, has been

more than just a place of residence; it has become my cherished home.

My academic pursuits led me to Saint Martin’s University, where I earned both my

undergraduate and master’s degrees. I proudly hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, which

provided a foundational understanding of human behavior, and a Master of Arts in Counseling

Psychology, equipping me with the skills and knowledge to support individuals on their paths to

well-being.

Beyond my professional life, I embrace my identity as a self-proclaimed "nerd." My passions

include immersing myself in the intricate worlds of video games and indulging in the captivating

narratives of Marvel and DC entertainment. The epic sagas of Star Wars and the enchanting

magic of Disney also hold a special place in my heart.

However, above all else, my family is my world. As a devoted father of two—my son and

daughter—they are my greatest source of joy, inspiration, and motivation.

Since embarking on my journey with NWTG (Northwest Therapy Group), I have had the

privilege of working with a diverse range of individuals, each with their unique stories and

challenges. A significant part of my practice has involved supporting those navigating

co-dependent relationships, whether due to a partner struggling with substance abuse or an

individual entangled with a narcissistic personality.

My experience also extends to working with individuals grappling with various addictions,

offering guidance and support through their recovery processes. Furthermore, my practice

spans across all age groups, from young children just beginning their developmental journeys to

individuals at an advanced age, facing life’s later transitions. It is a profound privilege and

deeply rewarding to witness my clients grow, overcome obstacles, and ultimately reach their

most fulfilling potential.

As a counselor, I recognize how systemic factors can contribute to oppression. I employ a

combination of techniques and approaches tailored to each client's specific needs. I believe that

an individual's experience with grief is a crucial catalyst for self-discovery and resolution. Grief is

a universal experience, and learning to live with and accept it is paramount.

In my work with children, I utilize non-directive play therapy, allowing the child to lead the

therapeutic process. I invite them to involve me in their play to demonstrate their control over

their therapy. I have also incorporated sand tray therapy with children.

I possess a profound desire to assist individuals in finding inner peace, should that be their

objective. I also understand that a private and confidential space for individuals to process and

discuss their life experiences is often necessary. I aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and

supportive environment, and I strive to maintain a flexible schedule for my clients.

Lahela Peterson, LMHCA

Amelia Davis, LMHC (Not Currently Taking New Clients)

Sam Inocencio, LMHCA (Starts October 13th)

Works with ages: Adults

Specialties & Interests: anxiety,

depression, grief, and neurodivergence (ADHD, the autism spectrum, and AUDHD). LBGTQIA+ and kink community. 

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My name is Lahela (she/her). I am married and have two children (one neurodivergent,

and one neurotypical). I have been in Olympia since 2014 and love the Pacific

Northwest!

I wa

Works with ages: Adults

Specialties & Interests: anxiety,

depression, grief, and neurodivergence (ADHD, the autism spectrum, and AUDHD). LBGTQIA+ and kink community. 

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My name is Lahela (she/her). I am married and have two children (one neurodivergent,

and one neurotypical). I have been in Olympia since 2014 and love the Pacific

Northwest!

I was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. My parents are Italian, and I grew up

speaking Italian at home. I have lived in Europe and across the United States. I have a

master’s degree in French Language and another in French Literature, and I taught

foreign languages in higher education for many years. I have also worked for

Washington State non-profits supporting learning, art, and the neurodivergent

community.

I completed my practicum and internship at Northwest Therapy Group (2024) and am

very excited and grateful to be back as a permanent provider.

I love and value therapy because it offers a safe, open, and non-judgmental space

where we can learn to explore and nurture self-expression, self-discovery, self-

acceptance, and healing in order to engage our lives more authentically and

meaningfully. I believe we can still find meaning and purpose in our lives (and thus

fulfillment), even in the face of challenges, pain, grief, and suffering, which are

inescapable to our shared human experience. It is an honor and privilege to accompany

any individual on that personal and unique journey of self-discovery and healing.

I resonate with psychodynamic, Existential, and Person-Centered therapy and the

following modalities: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal family

systems (IFS), and Narrative Therapy. I currently work in the areas of anxiety,

depression, grief, and neurodivergence (ADHD, the autism spectrum, and AUDHD). I

am deeply committed to working with the LBGTQIA+ and kink community. As a child of

immigrants, I am also deeply committed to supporting clients from different cultures, and

clients struggling to integrate several cultures.

I enjoy spending time with friends and family, taking walks, walking our dogs, reading,

painting, singing, playing guitar, being in nature, learning new things (and languages),

traveling, and practicing yoga and meditation.

Sam Inocencio, LMHCA (Starts October 13th)

Amelia Davis, LMHC (Not Currently Taking New Clients)

Sam Inocencio, LMHCA (Starts October 13th)

Works with ages: 14yrs+

Specialties & Interests:

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My name is Sam (he/him, they/them), and I am a graduate of Saint Martin’s University from the MAC (Masters of Arts in Counseling) program. I am a queer and transmasc person who was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and found that I loved the environment so much I’ve stuck around my w

Works with ages: 14yrs+

Specialties & Interests:

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My name is Sam (he/him, they/them), and I am a graduate of Saint Martin’s University from the MAC (Masters of Arts in Counseling) program. I am a queer and transmasc person who was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and found that I loved the environment so much I’ve stuck around my whole life. I even love the rain!

I am interested in working with many different communities and different people, especially LGBTQ+ people as my own journey was what led me back towards my interest in mental health and wellbeing. I received my undergraduate degree from The Evergreen State College with a concentration in Psychology and my Master’s of Arts in Counseling from Saint Martin’s University, where I also began my journey into understanding the ways in which creativity can be used to express internal worlds.

I love animals and share my space with my dog, cat, small parrot, and gecko. Hobby writing is something that I have enjoyed and continue to love during my spare time. Reading and gaming have also informed a lot of my life and continue to be big hobbies of mine. I find that sometimes seeing even a piece of yourself or your story in a character or world can open up your ability to talk about new and difficult topics.

Whether it is movies, TV, books, video games, music, etc., creative narratives are extremely important to me and I strongly believe that we can find ourselves in stories, characters, and worlds no matter how fantastical. Creativity is an amazing way to express ourselves, and to be able to find community with others. It can also give people the means to process in a way that fits them as an individual and give language to what may be difficult to express otherwise. 

Therapy is a place where you can explore and build an understanding of your internal world in a safe space. Engaging with creativity has always been an important part of my life, and informs a lot of my work with clients. The therapeutic relationship is very important to me and I am inspired by Existential theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy also known as ACT, Person-Centered therapy, as well as the intersection of queer and therapeutic theories. I approach therapy through the lens that individual emotions are not good or bad, and that it is the intensity level of which they are experienced that can be disruptive to many aspects of your life.

I look forward to meeting you where you are and hearing your story.

Lillian Maring, Intern

Emily Nguyen, Intern (Starts end of September 2025)

Lillian Maring, Intern

 

Works with ages:

Specialties & Interests:

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My name is Lillian (they/them,she/her). I have spent most of my life in Lewis County, with several years in the Olympia area and the SF Bay Area in California. I am currently finishing an MA in Counseling at Saint Martin’s University. In my spare time, I enjoy being with nature, playing and listen

 

Works with ages:

Specialties & Interests:

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My name is Lillian (they/them,she/her). I have spent most of my life in Lewis County, with several years in the Olympia area and the SF Bay Area in California. I am currently finishing an MA in Counseling at Saint Martin’s University. In my spare time, I enjoy being with nature, playing and listening to music, and creating elaborate desserts to share with friends and family.

I believe healing is a journey guided by respect for lived experiences, values, old and new cultural traditions, inherited legacies, and each person’s vision of well-being. My goal as a therapist is to offer a supportive and compassionate space where you can explore what healing means to you and develop the tools to navigate your past, present and future. My approach is collaborative, relational, and rooted in curiosity, honoring your strengths and innate capacity for growth.

I draw from therapeutic modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness, Expressive Art Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. I view therapy through a harm-reduction lens, meeting you where you are and supporting gradual, meaningful change rather than imposing rigid expectations. I believe even small shifts can lead to profound transformation when we create space to notice and embrace them.

I work with clients navigating grief, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am passionate about serving LGBTQIA+ individuals, especially those in rural areas. My lived experience with chronic pain also informs my commitment to addressing ableism and supporting disabled clients and those with medical trauma.

I approach therapy from a trauma-informed, systemic, and social justice lens, recognizing the impact of external stressors and systems on our well-being. Together, we can work toward creating more self-compassion, ease, and connection in your life.


Works with: 18yrs+

Frank Magana, Intern

Emily Nguyen, Intern (Starts end of September 2025)

Lillian Maring, Intern

Works with ages:  13yrs+

Specialties & Interests: 

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Hello all~ I’m Frank, and I’m working on completing the latter half of my  Master’s Degree for Counseling! I’ve done a lot of moving around Washington state–both eastern and western sides of the cascades–but ended up here in  Thurston County for quite awhile now. I attended South Puget Sou

Works with ages:  13yrs+

Specialties & Interests: 

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Hello all~ I’m Frank, and I’m working on completing the latter half of my  Master’s Degree for Counseling! I’ve done a lot of moving around Washington state–both eastern and western sides of the cascades–but ended up here in  Thurston County for quite awhile now. I attended South Puget Sound Community College earlier on, before settling in at Saint Martin’s University for their psychology, trauma, and counseling curriculum. 

I initially loved courses that had to do with philosophy, due to their foundational nature. And while I do love a discussion on humanity's place in the cosmos, I really resonated with things like societal structure, gender/social norms, ethical frameworks, family systems, religion, and how all these things influence the personal cosmos you navigate each day. 

As people, the desire to grow—or to 'be better'—is constant, and the steps we take to be that person are important, but the foundation we walk upon is what truly determines where those steps take us.

I believe that we will never reach the person we so desire to be, but that life is a constant process of learning and growth. Similarly to how trees eventually reach a fixed height, they never stop branching off and ‘replacing’ fallen branches. Yet, we don't measure the value of a tree based on the branches it's lost in life; instead, we’re drawn to the rings within its trunk—evidence of its resilience through time. As humans, we’re inherently captivated by growth, because that's what it means to be alive.

I generally take a very relaxed and collaborative approach to counseling, because I feel that you are the #1 professional in the field of YOU. Counseling can look very menacing at first, but we’ll discuss a pace that feels right for you, and I will always be very transparent with you on the process. 

If you’re familiar with specific frameworks, I like to use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and a general integrative approach. 


Most of all however, I want to provide a platform for you to be heard, no matter what you have to say; to be safe, no matter what you’re feeling; and a space for you to grow, at whatever rate you feel comfortable.

Emily Nguyen, Intern (Starts end of September 2025)

Emily Nguyen, Intern (Starts end of September 2025)

Emily Nguyen, Intern (Starts end of September 2025)

Works with: Adults
Special Interests: Support during pre and postpartum periods,  mothers and parents, depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and life  transitions.

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Hi, I’m Emily! I’m currently a Clinical Mental Health Master’s student  at Seattle University, graduating in 2026. My approach to therapy is  person-centered and integrat

Works with: Adults
Special Interests: Support during pre and postpartum periods,  mothers and parents, depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and life  transitions.

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Hi, I’m Emily! I’m currently a Clinical Mental Health Master’s student  at Seattle University, graduating in 2026. My approach to therapy is  person-centered and integrative, blending practical, solution-focused  work with narrative therapy techniques. What does  that mean for you? I’m here to help you get clear on what’s bringing  you to therapy, work alongside you to find meaningful solutions, and  support you in intentionally deciding how you want to live your  life. Our relationship is at the heart of this process,  and I aim to build it with authenticity, warmth, and respect. I’m also passionate about increasing access to care for postpartum  depression and am involved in research focused on addressing disparities  in care. Outside of therapy, I live in Olympia with my husband, daughter, dog,  and ancient cat (she's nearly 20!). When I’m not working or spending  time with family, I love exploring new coffee shops, hunting for good  books, and going on weekend adventures around the  sound!

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