Stephanie Tichelaar, LMHC — Therapist in Washington

Hi there, I'm Stephanie!

I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State. I provide warm, collaborative therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families, helping clients build regulation, resilience, and meaningful change through life’s challenges.

My focus

I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, neurodivergence, and life transitions. Many of my clients seek understanding, practical tools, and a supportive therapeutic relationship that honors their unique experiences.

My approach

My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming. I integrate relational therapy, nervous system education, and practical strategies to support insight, emotional regulation, and sustainable change, while moving at a pace that feels safe and respectful.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, attuned, and direct. I strive to create a space where clients feel safe, understood, and respected, while also offering clear feedback, thoughtful questions, and practical guidance to support insight, growth, and meaningful change.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was drawn to becoming a therapist through early work supporting children and families across diverse settings, including international practice. Over time, I saw how compassionate, responsive care can create real change, which led me to pursue this work and continue supporting others with intention and care.

My goals for you

I help clients set goals that feel realistic, meaningful, and aligned with their values. Together, we break goals into manageable steps, track progress over time, and adjust as needed, using practical strategies and reflection to support sustainable growth both in and outside of sessions.

Our first session

The first session is a welcoming, low-pressure conversation focused on understanding you and what brings you to therapy. We’ll discuss your goals, history, and what feels important now, while setting expectations and ensuring the space feels safe, collaborative, and supportive.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Trauma Focused

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Art Therapy

Attachment-based

Behavioral Activation

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Compassion Focused

Dialectical (DBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)

Play Therapy

Psychodynamic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Somatic

+ 18 more

Focus populations

Educators

Police/Fire/First Responders

HIV/AIDS

LGBTQIA+

+ 4 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Children
Minors
Preteens
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Optum
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

+ 25 more

Languages spoken

English, Dutch

Education

Master of Science (MS) Family and Child Life from Central Washington University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Stephanie Tichelaar