Meet our counselors

 (Currently holding a waitlist for new clients) 

I  am a wife, mother, nature & and pet lover. I have lived in the Pacific Northwest area most of my life & enjoy having my closest family members & friends here as well. I am passionate about helping children & adults of all ages in need. 

I have worked with children in foster care, adopted children, at-risk youth, & children with special needs. I enjoy helping children who have struggled with adversity to find their voice.  I have advanced training in childhood trauma & abuse.

In my work with adults I have been able to apply my knowledge about childhood trauma & family of orgin issues to help clients understand themselves better. 

I use a variety of techniques in my practice including play, expressive arts, sand tray, talk, CBT, & IFS. 

I find that given an outlet to express difficult emotions kids & adults can learn, grow, & have improved relationships. I am a fully licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State.

(Currently holding a waitlist for new clients)

My name is Dione (Dee-own-ee) and I was born on the beautiful island of Guam and was raised in a military family living in a variety of places throughout my childhood.  I have also served as a military wife and am lucky to now call Washington State my home.  I have lived in the Lacey/Olympia area on and off since elementary school and I am now honored to serve this community through my work.  

My passion is offering a space for clients to process, understand, and work through traumatic experiences.  I see "trauma" as a spectrum that we've all experienced at some point in our lives.  My favorite aspect of providing counseling therapy is to witness the strength of the people that come to see me.  The most rewarding aspect of my work is to share the tools and knowledge that I have gained with others while witnessing clients recognize strength and control they have yet to experience.

I am a husband, father, martial arts instructor, and resident of the South Puget Sound area.  I enjoy counseling because I connect well to a broad range of personalities and experiences, and enjoy helping people find solutions to life's challenges. I've worked in the fields of domestic violence

prevention and treatment,

suicide prevention, sexual violence prevention and treatment as well as at-risk youth programming. I've worked in corporations, non-profits, state government, and I've even been a stay-home dad. 

I'm a second degree black belt in traditional Okinawan Karate, and incorporate many of the Eastern philosophies to my world outlook. I have a Bachelor's Degree in

Applied Psychology with a minor in Women's Studies, a Masters Degree in Non-Profit Management, and a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology. 
I am a fully licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Washington State. I work primarily with couples, including couples recovering from affairs or other forms of trauma including PTSD. I also work with trauma survivors, particularly those experiencing acute stress or PTSD as well individuals with depression and anxiety. 

Hi! My name is Jen (she/her). I am a wife and Mom of two, and I have lived in the beautiful Pacific Northwest Olympia area for 28 years.  I was born and raised in Pennsylvania and ventured to Washington State to complete my bachelor’s degree. Thereafter, I began providing community support access and mental health counseling and completed my MA in Counseling Psychology.

I enjoy spending time with my family, camping, hiking, being active, reading, cooking, baking, gardening, and volunteering in the community. I love the work that I am privileged to do with youth, families, and emerging adults. 

I am a fully Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 18+ years of experience working as a therapist in a variety of settings and a wide range of concerns including but not limited to depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, behavioral issues, parenting, school issues, emotional and physical trauma, grief, life transitions, youth experiencing familial conflict, special needs, and committed to affirmatively supporting youth and emerging adults in the LGBTQ+ community to aid wellbeing. 

I work to foster a trusting therapeutic relationship in a caring and safe environment so that clients may feel at ease to identify, explore, and express thoughts and feelings, and gain insight to their own strengths and struggles. I see my role as a therapist as a guide; to uplift clients in finding resources and support, to build skills and confidence in their lives to thrive, while strengthening bonds of familial, peer and all interpersonal, desired relationships. 

My approach is informed by humanistic, person-centered, strength-based perspectives. I draw from a variety of resources including but not limited to DBT, Integrated Family Systems, Active Parenting for Stepfamilies, Solution Focused, CBT, Mindfulness, Expressive Arts, Jungian, Somatic, Sand Tray and Sand Play, and Play Therapy. 

I am neurodivergent allied, disability allied, Queer Community allied, racial justice allied, and body positivity allied.

Hello, I am Amy, and my focus is on working one-on-one with adults (25yo+). I work with: The queer community, transgender, and gender non-conforming individuals, as I feel that they are not only under served, but are often poorly served. The ethically non-monogamous and the kink community. Clients with substance use issues. Those struggling to manage mental illness such as depression or anxiety. People whose issues stem from PTSD, trauma, or grief. Giving witness and presence to pain helps facilitate a space in which people can heal.

Experience has taught me that where you discover joy and passion, you also find a well to draw upon for wisdom. My focus is on calling forth your authentic self and bringing out the strengths you naturally possess. I bring an open mind to my sessions; I understand that my stories will never parallel those of every client. I have a wealth of life experience – enough to be confident that, working together, we can bring about profound personal growth. The goal is to see you not simply survive but thrive.

  I am a military spouse to a U.S. Army soldier (JBLM) and a mother of 2 loving boys & 2 female Frenchies. I was born in the Philippines, raised in Guam, and moved to Oahu, Hawaii where I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. I have a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and have been practicing in community mental health as a LMHCA in the State of Washington since 2018. Overall, I possess 8+ years of progressive experience within Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health, and Addictions field. I am a wholehearted person-centered psychotherapist. In my work and personal life, I am passionate about integrating the mind, body, and soul. I provide a non-judgmental space and unconditional positive regard incorporating research-based practices. While my treatment modalities align with Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy—I'm adept at tailoring my approach to the unique needs of each of my clients.  I work with adolescents (13+) and adults.I help with the process of healing depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Together, we can explore underlying inner childhood traumas, attachment/abandonment issues, and interpersonal conflict. Sometimes the source of the hurt is clearly known, other times it’s waiting to be discovered. My main purpose is to help others reach their potential in living a happy, healthy, and satisfying life.  

Lauren has a special passion for working with both individual clients and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, infertility and postpartum.  With her undergraduate degree in Children's studies, Lauren has a strong interest in development both in childhood and across the lifespan and working with parenting concerns.  Lauren believes that combating shame is essential to healing.  Lauren is a current member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.  

 Do you ever feel like the challenges that life brings are overwhelming? Do you struggle with behavioral challenges that impact your family life? Do you ever ask yourself who you are and where you want to be in your life?

Having received my master’s in counseling from St. Martin’s University in 2019, I have a solid foundation to help your family, teens, adolescents and children navigate through many of the challenges that seem to face us today, considering an ever-changing situation with the pandemic, school, and other life challenges, having solid support has become vital. Over my 17-year career in mental health field I have worked in a variety of settings, from jails to crisis work to therapy in community mental health. I seek to utilize partner building to help you find your strengths and value, I do this through a variety of techniques, most notably play therapy, creative and art therapy, Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy, and utilizing strength-based therapy focuses. The type of clients I would enjoy working with range from teens and adolescents that are attempting to navigate various parts of their identity, this may include but is not limited to, their sexual orientation, gender, and spirituality to smaller children and family’s that are navigating life changes within the family system.

When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my animals my chihuahua Penelope, and my cat Luna. I am a big fan of singing and so I enjoy opportunities that provide me to engage with music. I am a big fan of a variety of pop culture things, such as Star Wars, Harry Potter, and mystery shows.  I also enjoy creative endeavors such as painting, drawing and crocheting, and make time for that. 

 Hi! My name is LaPaige and I am a wife, mother of three (a little human and two fur babies), and a U.S. Air Force veteran. I love spending time with my family, walking, gardening, and painting. I am passionate about working with BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color) children, military children, and creating a safe place that they can thrive in. As a therapist of color and  in a military family, I understand the unique challenges that families may face. The separation from a parent, moving every few years, starting over in a new school, and making new friends can be hard. I use mindfulness, play therapy, thera play, attachment based, sand tray, expressive arts, CBT, and strength-based approaches when working with children. Every child is unique, and my approach will always be tailored to who they are and what they need. I work with children experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and attachment/abandonment issues. I am racial justice allied.

My name is Caroline Flores and I am originally from El Paso,TX but Olympia has been my home for the last 6 years. I am a U.S. Army Veteran and a mom to an energetic 7 year old boy.  I have a strong passion for serving the Latino and Military communities because they are a big part of who I am as a person. I am fluent in English and Spanish. My hope is to work both with individuals, families and couples who are experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction and PTSD. I hope that I can help others reach their potential in finding their true, happy and healthy self

 Caroline is a graduate student in her final semester at Saint Martin's University obtaining her Master of Arts in Counseling.   

Our mission is to provide quality, affordable therapeutic services to all, regardless of income and insurance. We strive to provide quality training and learning opportunities for graduate students entering the field as well as experienced therapists hoping to expand their practices. 

During your first visit we will match you with a therapist who meets your individual needs. Our friendly & compassionate staff will work with you to ensure your therapy goals are met in the most efficient manner possible.