West Wing - Olympia

Works with ages: 10yrs+

Specialties & Interests:  Adolescents and Adults with Complex Trauma,

Relationship Crises, Life Transitions, Grief, and Addiction. LGBTQIA+. Military and First Responders. 

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Hey, I’m Tim. I have recently moved to Washington in 2024 after spending a year in the West of Ireland. I find meaning and fulfillment in pursuing therapeutic connections for the purpose of providing a space where all my clients can feel seen, heard, and valued. I developed my passion for helping individuals from my personal experiences working with adolescents in inner city Chicago, volunteering with medical and music teams for both earthquake victims in Haiti and Burmese Refugees in Thailand, as well as mentoring in a Neurodivergent program in Denver. I have completed my EMDR training in 2026 and I am currently pursuing EMDR certification. I am

passionate about connection and processing how relationships and events impact areas of identity, emotional regulation, familial attachment, human induced trauma, and life transitions. I strive to provide safety, acceptance, and empowerment for all my clients from unique backgrounds and experiences. I facilitate EMDR processing and incorporate CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Somatic therapy.

 Works with ages: 13yrs + and Adults

Specialties & Interests:  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Theory, Family Systems Theory and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I use techniques such as play, expressive art, and talk therapy.  

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I have lived in the Olympia area most of my life. I have built a life here with my husband and our two children. I love to garden and be outside, but I also enjoy video & board games or a good fantasy book. 

I work with adolescents and adults moving through life's transitions and challenges. Each person's journey is different, so I aim to use techniques that fit each individual's needs. I use an integrative approach stemming from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Theory, Family Systems Theory and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I use techniques such as play, expressive art, and talk therapy. 

I focus on creating a safe space for people to explore difficult emotions and use a collaborative approach to help clients reach their goals.

Works with ages: 15yrs +

Specialties & Interests:  

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational

Interviewing (MI), and Existential-Humanistic theory.

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Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. As a

therapist, I specialize in helping individuals move through life transitions, trauma, and

interpersonal struggles with resilience and clarity. Whether you're facing grief, anxiety,

relationship difficulties, or deep-seated patterns that feel hard to break, I provide a

compassionate and collaborative space for healing and growth.

Using an integrative approach, I tailor therapy to meet your unique needs, drawing from

evidence-based practices such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational

Interviewing (MI), and Existential-Humanistic theory. My focus is on helping you build self-

awareness, strengthen communication, and develop the tools to create meaningful, lasting

change.

If you’re feeling stuck or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I’m here to help. Together,

we can work toward a more balanced, fulfilling life—one where you feel empowered to navigate

challenges with greater confidence and resilience. Let’s start the journey toward healing and

transformation.

Works with ages: 16yrs +

Specialties & Interests: Trauma, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Grief, Depression, Anxiety, addiction, CBT, ACT.

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Hi, my name is Megan and I am an associate counselor who recently graduated from Naropa University in the Mindfulness-based Transpersonal Counseling program. I am passionate about the possibility for liberation of all beings from the forces that cause suffering.

Often trauma and past experiences create patterns of behavior that keep us feeling trapped and burdened. Mindfulness techniques can bring awareness to what is present and allow space to move into deeper relationship with self. Guilt and shame are cultural burdens we all bear

and I believe an environment of deep, full acceptance creates the potential for healing.

My background as a daily yoga practitioner and teacher, mother, gardener, plant medicine maker, dancer, and devoted community member influences my approach when

working with clients. I have a holistic perspective, believing that finding our way back to meaningful connections, can create deep, profound healing. I am experienced and interested in working with the LGBTQ+ and kink community, women and mothers needing support through major transitions, men seeking support in relationships and self-discovery, as well adolescents above the age of 16. depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, and addiction. In my practice, I incorporate mindfulness and draw from client-centered therapies such as Gestalt, Somatic, Jungian, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I am available to meet clients where they are and collaborate to identify future goals. Excited to embark on this journey with you!

 Works with ages: 16yrs+

Specialties & Interests: Anxiety, depression, life transitions, and grief.

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 My aim is to empower clients to make thoughtful and impactful changes to improve their lives. I recently completed my master’s degree (M.Ed.) in clinical mental health counseling from Seattle University. While I was born and raised in Olympia, I spent most of my adulthood in North Carolina, Minnesota, and Georgia before returning to the Pacific Northwest in 2021. I earned my PhD in genetics in 2010 and was a university biology professor prior to pursuing a career in counseling.  My time spent as a biologist fostered a deep appreciation and understanding how biology and the environment shape our unique experiences and lives. My experience in higher education emphasized how systemic barriers can affect mental health, especially those from marginalized backgrounds. I seek to provide counseling using a multi-dimensional approach to therapy and integrate theoretical orientations depending on my clients’ needs as they navigate high stress environments, life transitions, grief, anxiety and depression, and other mental health challenges. I am committed to fostering a welcoming, supportive, and collaborative relationship with those I work with. Outside of work, I enjoy hiking and backpacking, cycling, culinary pursuits and reupholstering furniture.

Works with ages: 13yrs+

Specialties & Interests:  LGBTQ, Military dependents, and Parenting. 

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Hello! I am a practicum student in the Master of Arts in Counseling program at Saint

Martin’s University, married for over 20 years to a retired Army veteran, and the parent

of four children over the age of 16. My life has been shaped by a colorful and varied

journey—earning a B.S. in Zoology, living in many states including Hawaii, traveling to

14 countries and 49 U.S. states, and training as a doula. I enjoy hiking, caring for plants

indoors and out, spending time with my pets, and exploring artistic expression. These

diverse experiences have fostered a deep acceptance of the many variations of

humanity, which I bring to my work with clients.

My areas of interest include supporting transgender teens, members of the military

community—especially spouses—and parents navigating parenting challenges. I am

particularly drawn to working with transgender teens, having witnessed the journeys of

several of my children’s friends and learning firsthand about the unique challenges they

face during transition. I believe that healing happens within relationships, and that

compassion and understanding for others can deepen our empathy for ourselves.

My counseling style is collaborative, easygoing, and led by the needs of my clients. I

primarily use a Person-Centered approach, focusing on your lived experiences and the

validity of your emotions, while integrating other concepts as they fit your unique way of

processing—always with openness and transparency.

Works with ages: 18yrs+

Specialties & Interests:   Anxiety, Depression, Burnout, Career Stress, Life Transitions, Aging Issues, Grief. 

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My name is Joe. I'm currently a Master's student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Puget Sound. I've lived in Western Washington for over a decade, though I grew up in suburban Philadelphia and spent time in big east-coast cities of DC, Atlanta, and Baltimore. I come to the world of therapy via a similarly circuitous route, after a 20+ year career in software development, big data, and AI.

I deeply identify with humanism and the idea that we are all doing our best in a world that can be simultaneously beautiful and difficult to navigate. I have a passion for helping people with facing major life transitions as well as negotiating the day to day challenges that can sometimes feel insurmountable. Additionally, I believe that building skills for traversing the modern world and accepting both the good and bad aspects of technology are vital for achieving personal balance and growth.

In my spare time, I am a voracious reader, primarily of fiction. I also like to (badly) paint, create ceramics, visit with friends and family, and spend time doing outdoor activities in this beautiful region with my wife.