Welcome to Our Teen Page

Works with ages: 10yrs+

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Hi, my name is Spencer, and I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor associate. I was born and raised in Washington and continue to live in the Evergreen State with my family and our dog. Life is often like a roadmap where you have an idea of where you want to go but maybe aren’t sure how to reach it. I would like to work together in being your GPS to help you reach your destination, whether taking the highway or the scenic routes or perhaps just enjoying the drive itself. I believe in working with the client's strengths and helping them reach their true potential. I have worked with children, teens, adults, and the elderly with depression, anxiety, autism, and PTSD. I use a combination of CBT, person-centered, art-based, and strengths-based treatment. I look forward to working together!

Works with ages: 10yrs+

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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: 14yrs+

Specialties & Interests: Trauma survivors, ADHD, and LGBTQIA+

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I’m a trauma-informed psychotherapist dedicated to helping clients reclaim their sense of self, heal from past wounds, and cultivate meaningful lives. I work with people carrying invisible weight—trauma survivors, folks navigating neurodivergence like ADHD, and LGBTQ+ individuals seeking space to explore identity, safety, and healing.

My clients are often exhausted from performing, masking, or simply surviving. They’re ready to shed old patterns, reconnect with their voice, reclaim their boundaries, and rediscover their joy. If that sounds like you, know that you’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep doing it alone.

My approach is integrative and deeply relational. I blend evidence-based therapies like EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and somatic awareness with a commitment to neurodivergence-affirming care. Therapy with me is rooted in compassion, curiosity, and deep respect for the wisdom you already carry. I don’t see myself as the expert on your life—you are. My role is to support your process, hold space for the parts of you that feel stuck or silenced, and walk with you as you heal and grow in the ways that matter most to you.

This is your space to be messy, to be curious, to be real. Whether you're navigating the ripple effects of trauma, learning how to work with your ADHD brain rather than against it, or unpacking the layers of gender, sexuality, and self—you’re welcome here, just as you are.

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: 14yrs+

Specialties & Interests: Teens and adults, LGBTQTIA+

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Hi, my name is Hope (she/her) and I moved to Washington with my family after earning my M.A. in Counseling and Art Therapy from Southwestern College in 2021.  I have been married for twenty years and we are the proud parents of a (now adult) transgender son.  In my previous life, I was a public elementary school art teacher, where I developed many of the client and strength-based approaches I use in counselling today.  Art making is one of many approaches that I use, and it is not required, however I do encourage the use of art materials in therapy to express what cannot be said in words, and as a way to work though intense emotions.

 I have experience with and a passion for working with LGBTQ+ teens and adults, as well as those who struggle with anxiety, panic disorder, depression, PTSD, life transitions, displacement/exile due to political or natural causes, existential questioning, and bereavement.  I believe in collaborative mental health care and that you are your own expert.  I am here to listen and to offer creative and tangible skills to support 

the unique and wonderful being you are, at exactly where you are.  I am available for in-person and tele-health.  

Works with ages: 7yrs+

Specialties & Interests: Individuals, Children/Families, Military personnel experiencing PTSD, and LGBTQIA+ community in either individual or family sessions.

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My name is Charlotte and I am currently living in the city of Lacey. I have a Master’s Degree in Psychology emphasizing in Marriage and Family Therapy through Brandman University. Currently living in the city of Lacey for the past twelve years. I was brought up and married into a military family lifestyle, which led me to travel to my two favorite places: Italy and Germany.

I am a wife and mother of two wonderful children who like to keep me busy. We enjoy spending family time together: going on adventures, trying new foods, singing, painting, anything Disney or Anime, or finding new places to try.

As a therapist, I believe in the importance of fostering inclusivity within our community and am passionate about working with Individuals, Children/Families, Military personnel experiencing PTSD, and supporting individuals in the LGBTQ+ community in either individual or family sessions. 

The theoretical approaches I use are: CBT + for Anxiety, Trauma, Behavior Modification, Depression, and ADHD; Solution Focused Therapy; Family Systems; and Creative Expressive Therapy to help clients work through depression, anxiety, behaviors, self-esteem, identity, trauma, transitions in life, and relationship challenges. I look forward to working with you and tailoring treatment based on your needs. 

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: 14yrs+

Specialties & Interests: LGBTQ Adults, Gender Affirming Care, Trans Teens 14 and up, Trans Adults.

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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.

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: 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: 14yrs+

Specialties & Interests:  2slgbtqia+, Anxiety, Couples & Individuals, First Time Parents, First Generation, Grief & Trauma, Life Transitions & Adjustment Disorder, Multicultural & Multiracial Couples, Individuals and Families. 

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I am committed to supporting diverse voices by affirming and guiding transformation centered in cultural awareness. I help support: -2slgbtqia+, Anxiety, First Time Parents, Grief & Trauma, Life Transitions, Multicultural & Multiracial Couples, Individuals, and Families.
I use person-centered systems, emotion-focused, solution-focused, and somatic therapies to encourage and guide people to share, build, and redirect their stories. To empower them when facing existential questions of identity, belonging, and purpose.
Together we will identify and reinforce inner strengths, to direct your story and healing. We explore the systems that surround you, past patterns and themes in relationships, to gain perspective and affirm your experiences. Therapy is not a one size fits all process; so we will explore what your goals are and what works best to support your healing journey.

Works with ages: 12yrs+ and couples

Specialties & Interests:  Military, anger, CBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Gottman. 

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 Katie has always had a passion for serving others. Her husband retired from the U.S. Army in June of 2021 after 20 years of service during which time Katie had the privilege of volunteering and working with military families within his units in various capacities. She quickly learned the challenges that military families face as individuals and in relationship to having to frequently relocate, endure deployments, and manage other mental and emotional obstacles. Katie's experiences and desire to serve others led her to add on to her Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Louisville and achieve her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. 

Katie works primarily with teens, adults, and couples providing therapy in treating relationship issues, depression, anxiety, anger, life transitions, and self-esteem issues. She has experience in working with military families and is LGBTQ+ friendly. She is committed to helping clients feel more empowered, develop healthier ways of thinking and behaving by tapping into their own strengths and finding meaning and purpose in their lives. The theoretical approaches Katie uses include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Gottman, Positive Psychology, and Strength-Based Therapy.

In her spare time, you can find Katie gardening, biking, hiking, taking a Zumba class, spending time with family, and watching documentaries.

 Works with: 13yrs+
Special Interests:  Trauma, Grief, Anxiety, Depression, and Infertility.

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Hi, I’m Samantha Forster. As a Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate student specializing in trauma at Grand Canyon University, I’ve dedicated myself to helping people navigate the heavy stuff, like trauma and grief.

I believe that true healing can only begin when your mind and body finally feel safe enough to take a deep breath in a safe place. My goal is to create that space for you; a place where you feel truly heard, never judged, and fully empowered to take the next step. Originally from Canada, I bring an inclusive, culturally sensitive lens to every session. I don’t believe in "cookie-cutter" therapy; instead, we’ll work collaboratively to find what supports you best.

When I’m not in the therapy room, you can usually find me on the soccer field, writing music, or spending time with my husband and our two corgis.

 Works with ages: 10yrs+

Specialties & Interests:  Specific learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and
intellectual disabilities. Also versed in working with LGBTQ+ teens and adults. 

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My name is Brittany, and I am currently pursuing my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health

Counseling at Walden University. For the past eight years, I have worked as a School

Psychologist in both British Columbia and Washington after earning my Educational Specialist

degree from Eastern Washington University. I was born and raised in Tacoma and later moved

to Olympia after spending time living and working in Canada.

Through my work in schools, I have supported youth with a wide range of needs, including

specific learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and

intellectual disabilities. I have extensive experience working with queer and gender-diverse

youth and strive to create affirming spaces where identity is respected and celebrated. I am

particularly passionate about supporting autistic youth and adults and expanding access to

neurodiversity-affirming care.

As a queer and neurodivergent counselor-in-training, I understand the importance of finding a

therapist who feels aligned and affirming. After receiving my own autism diagnosis, it became

especially meaningful to work with providers who understood neurodivergence from both

professional and lived perspectives. That experience continues to shape how I show up in the

therapy space — with empathy, authenticity, and respect for each individual’s unique way of

being.

My approach to counseling is individualized and eclectic. In my school-based practice, I have

utilized techniques from Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and

Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I am continuing to develop my clinical orientation and have strong

interests in trauma-focused approaches, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Polyvagal-

informed therapy.

Outside of my professional work, I am a proud dog mom to two energetic fur babies, Delilah and

Shep. I enjoy backpacking, weightlifting, improv, and all things Taylor Swift. I am committed to

ongoing self-reflection, cultural humility, and social justice in both my personal and professional

life.

 Works with ages:  13yrs+

Specialties & Interests: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy. 

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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.

 Works with ages: All ages

Specialties & Interests:    Individuals, Children and Families 

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Hiya! I’m Callie (she/her). I am pursuing my master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy with National University. I have an undergrad in Children and Family Ministries, so working with kids has always been a passion of mine. I believe that children are wonderful, creative, and understand so much more than they are sometimes given credit for. We just have to learn how to speak their language! 

My personal interests involve good coffee (been a barista for 10+ years), holistic health and wellness, Mario Party and LEGO video games, music and dancing, personality types and astrology, any creative outlet, walks outside, and Trader Joe’s snacks. I am also passionate about traveling, as I have lived in many different places, including Maui and England. I love learning about other cultures and how different locations live life!

As your therapist, I am here to learn about who you are, what makes you shine, how we can illuminate your strengths, and collaborate together as a team on finding solutions to your problems. 

Marriage and family therapists look at an individual’s/family’s various systems they are part of and piece together how these systems may be contributing to the current identified problems. By pulling from theories of Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, the Attachment Theory, Solution Focused Therapy, Bowen Family Therapy, and more, we can work together to understand your experiences and how the solution to your identified problems may be easier than you thought possible. 

You are always moving forward and on your way to living your best life!

 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: All ages

Specialties & Interests: Life challenges.

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Jennifer Colon Rodriguez is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate student intern from Liberty University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico. Originally from Puerto Rico, she moved to the United States in 2014 and has been living in Washington state since 2022.
She is passionate about supporting children, adolescents and adults life’s challenges and is committed to providing a warm, empathetic, and culturally sensitive space for healing. Her clinical approach integrates Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, tailored to meet each client’s unique needs.
Outside of her clinical work, Jennifer enjoys baking, going hiking, drawing, gardening and spending time with her family and pets.