Our team at West Wing - Olympia

Works with ages: 10yrs+

Specialties & Interests: Working with adults.

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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 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 am client centered and strive to provide safety, acceptance, and empowerment for all my clients from unique backgrounds and experiences. I incorporate CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Somatic therapy.

I love to work with adolescents 10+, college students, adults with childhood trauma, and parents with children still at home.

 Works with ages: 13yrs + and Adults

Specialties & Interests: Working with adults.

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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 +

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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: 18yrs + and Adults

Specialties & Interests: Working with adults and couples.

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With 15 years of combined experience as a Firefighter/EMT and Registered Nurse, Elizabeth Ecklund, offers a unique perspective that sets Northwest Therapy Group apart. Elizabeth works with adults and couples aged 18 and above, employing methods such as Gottman, CBT, DBT, and ACT. She believes that people possess an innate strength and a set of values that differentiate them from one another. Connecting with their strengths, values and goals can lead to less burnout, alleviate feelings of being “stuck,” and help individuals break free from autopilot living. 
In her work with couples, she utilizes the principles of Gottman Couples Therapy, the most researched couples therapy in the world. This approach fosters improvements in relationships by enhancing understanding, building upon common goals and dreams, and teaching valuable communication skills. You can trust that you're working with someone who genuinely cares about your needs and challenges. Elizabeth is married and lives with her husband, dogs, cats and horses in Yelm. 

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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.