Connect with Teen therapy in Federal Way, WA

I have a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and over 20 years of experience working with couples and families. I’m also a spouse, a father, a U.S. Army veteran, and a recreational sailor. My professional training and life experience help me understand how relationships are shaped by stress, expectations, and communication styles.

I am a Master's Level, professionally trained and supervised psychotherapist in Colorado and Washington State. I am also a Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC). I have been providing therapy services for over 20 years and professional supervision to other therapists for over 10 years. I have experience working with adults and adolescents.

I have a mission to help those who find themselves stuck grow stronger through education based on up-to-date information about the mind and body, while allowing for your growth at your own pace. Science has learned that there is a lot more to our problems than being able to 'just deal with it,' and I aim to help you be more prepared in life.

My professional experiences include the provision of Individual, Clinical, Consultation, Group, Family, Couples Counseling, and Psychotherapy.

Seeking mental health support can be both difficult and empowering. If you're facing life challenges that leave you feeling depressed, anxious, and overwhelmed—whether dealing with past trauma or wanting to develop more effective parenting skills—I would love to work with you toward developing healthy steps using practical tools.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (NY), Professional Counselor (CT), and CASAC-M. I specialize in addiction, anger, depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to build coping skills, resilience, and confidence through a strengths-based lens. Therapy can feel intimidating, but I’ll walk with you at your pace.

Are you feeling overwhelmed or down about life? You do not have to experience it alone. I help clients navigate those feelings and work through other challenges. My passion is helping people discover ways to better themselves, cope with life's challenges, and to provide support in whatever area people need.

I am from Washington State, and I currently live in Birch Bay, WA. I was born in 1990. I'm an avid reader, and I also enjoy chess, meditation, backpacking, hunting, and boxing. I'm a bit of a nerd as well, and I build my own desktop computers. I would say the Pasayten Wilderness Area is one of my happy places.

My passion is working with people to navigate life's challenges and transitions, whether that's changes at work, moving, or shifts in relationships. I strive to create a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and supported. Together, we focus on your goals and strengths, building coping skills and strategies.

Did some things happen to you that make it hard moving forward and making sense of your situation? Do you feel your pain is hard to share with others and open up with confidence? My goal is to guide you through your narrative, and if not get back to your old self, then find the way to get out of your situation stronger and with more insight.

I work with individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or longing to feel more like themselves again. My approach is warm, relational, and depth-oriented—creating a space where you can slow down, be seen, and gently come back into connection with yourself.

I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating substance abuse, relationship issues, anxiety, and depression. I have experience supporting Veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. You'll have my cell number so you can text me if something unexpectedly comes up.

My mission is to help the hurting. I do so primarily by Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques. I have treated Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Relational Issues, Co-parenting, Infidelity, Life transitions, Pre-marital counseling, Grief and Loss, and much more.

Whether you are seeking help with a major transition or ways to manage the problems of everyday life, you’re not alone. I help clients navigate anxiety, self-doubt, and life changes with curiosity and compassion. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected—to yourself and the life you want to create.

My approach to therapy is holistic, integrating education about the brain processes, processing thoughts and feelings, and practical strategies to improve the situation.

I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Real talk, real healing! I support teens, young adults, and families untangle life’s knots with compassion, clarity, and a little bit of humor. – Jovonna

I'm dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges, heal from emotional pain, and build more fulfilling, balanced lives. My practice provides a compassionate, client-centered space where we work together to foster growth, resilience, and lasting change.

Is life overwhelming you? You don’t have to go at it alone. It takes courage to reach out and ask for help. As you begin your journey toward emotional healing and growth, it is important to me to develop a positive connection that creates a safe, comfortable environment where we work together to address the difficulties you are having.

I have a passion for helping individuals and couples navigate the challenges they face. I take a client-centered approach in my counseling practice, ensuring that each individual feels heard, valued, and supported throughout their therapeutic journey.

I focus on your needs, whether adjusting to life transitions, relationships, or struggling with mental health disorders. I've worked with anxiety, ADHD, Autism, depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, schizophrenia, PTSD, grief, chronic pain and illness, abuse, and addiction.

Beginning therapy is a major step for you. I commend you for having the courage to start it. I am here to support you through that process to enable your success. My specialties include facilitation through a multimodal approach for those with trauma/grief, depression, anxiety, and developmental issues.

I am an Adoption, Trauma, and Anxiety specialist with over 15 years of experience. I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience as an adoptee to my work, helping individuals navigate life transitions, grief, loss, and personal identity. My approach is warm, flexible, and grounded in genuine connection.

Finding yourself overwhelmed or just coping instead of thriving? Investing in personal work can help you uncover your essence and achieve positive & lasting change. As a family, couples, and individual therapist with 16 years of experience, my focus has been helping clients improve how you show up for those you love and working through life stress.

I’m an attachment-focused, relational therapist who believes healing happens in connection. I help you get clear on what’s most important to you and support you in moving toward a life that feels more meaningful. Along the way, we’ll explore how your relationships and environment shape you, while deepening your understanding of yourself.