Mental Health Therapy in Tacoma

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Peter Simon

Tacoma, Washington - Counselor
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Hello, my name is Peter Simon and I'm a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Washington state. For the past 18 years I've been helping people just like you determine where they're feeling stuck with some part of their health and wellness. Then, I partner with them to help get unstuck. I can help you, as well. I’ll hold your concerns with deep compassion. I’ll listen actively. I’ll work with you to address what’s most important to you. I will meet you where you are with dignity and respect, to connect with you. Then, we work together to tailor recovery and wellness practices, habits, and skills that best fit your needs. Through hope and transformation, you can heal, grow, and thrive. I work with adults and couples. Using training in Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavior, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive, and EMDR therapies, I provide treatment for depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and healing from trauma. I earned my Master of Arts in Psychology from Chapman University in 2008. I'm also currently in the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (MMTCP) with lead teachers Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. If you're interested, we can also explore how mindfulness can help you address your concerns. I’d be honored to walk with you on your path of healing and wellness, and help you find the answers for which you’re searching. Most of the treatment I provide is relatively brief in duration, typically lasting 6 - 8 sessions. When appropriate, we can work together for longer, according to your benefits plan from your insurance provider. I look forward to meeting with you and working with you. Thanks for your time. - Pete Simon, LMCH

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David Lambert

Tacoma, Washington - Clinical Social Worker/therapist
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I am a licensed clinical social worker in Washington State and have worked in community mental health for 53 years, 43 of which I have done direct clinical work with people. My experience includes working with individuals with a wide variety of conditions and include, among others, depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, grief and loss identity issues, relationships concerns, and major psychiatric disorders. I love seeing people change, grow, and learn to help in healing themselves over time. I believe in the dignity of each person and strive to treat everyone with respect and unconditional acceptance. My philosophy is that each person seeking help is an expert on their own condition and my role as therapist is to help elicit and guide them toward their individual goals. While I consider myself a strengths-based and client-centered therapist, as well as incorporating other treatment modalities, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, among others, I believe that a strong, supportive, trusting professional relationship is the main factor in helping people achieve positive change. I believe that good mental and emotional health is crucial for all of us and I aim to honor each and every person I work with in providing them with compassion and empathetic care, while assisting them in their healing process. I also think that when people practice and work on their issues as well as attend and participate in their therapy sessions consistently, they enhance their ability to reach their goals.

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Lawrence Goncalves Jr.

Tacoma, Washington - Clinical Social Worker/therapist
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Hello to All… and to all My name is Lawrence, I really enjoy my career and I have made it my professional and personal goal to leave you feeling, thinking and/or performing better than you were when we first met. I have been working in the therapy world for over 25 years beginning the summer after I graduated from the University of Washington (U of W) with my B.A. in Juvenile Counseling. My first 10 years out of college began at a community mental health clinic as a youth and family counselor. I slowly but surely began gaining valuable experience working with youth and their families. Throughout my career I have worked in a variety of settings to include but not limit to juvenile offenders, domestic violence shelters, community center and youth group homes. After earning my Master of Social Work degree from the U of W, I went on to become a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) providing and specializing in mental health therapy. Over the years I have provided mental health treatment and/or services to an array of individuals, couples, families, groups, and communities all ages of different ethnic, cultural and/or racial backgrounds. Frist and foremost I believe safety is paramount and the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and a client is the key component to attaining positive treatment outcomes. I use a multitude of clinical and/or therapeutic approaches when providing treatment to include but not limited to foundationally trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Multisystemic Therapy (MST), using a combination of treatments strategies serve as realistic and usable approaches to better manage, resolve or solve, tolerate and/or think differently about real life challenges and/or problems. It will be my pleasure to be your therapist

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Free Mental Health Resources in Washington

The National Alliance on Mental Health of Washington is an organization that provides support, education and advocacy for individuals and their loved ones with mental illness. Their programs range from support groups for individuals and families to providing training for people who are interested in becoming a NAMI leader/ facilitator.
The Center for Chronic Illness offers support groups for people who are impacted by chronic illness or rare diseases. This free service utilizes the HeyPeers website to connect individuals with online support groups that are facilitated by licensed mental health professionals.
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2-1-1 Washington is a mental health resource that residents of Washington can turn to in times of need. Their 24/7 telephone helplines can assist people who need help regarding mental illness, substance use, LGBTQ+ issues, domestic violence or other crises. The services are free and confidential.
The Washington Warm Line is a free and confidential peer support helpline for people experiencing emotional and mental health challenges. This could be anxiety, loneliness, depression, relationship difficulties and other issues causing high levels of stress. Their volunteers are specially trained and have experience with mental health challenges.
The Washington Recovery Help Line provides free and confidential assistance for those seeking help for substance use disorder, mental health crisis or gambling addiction. Their highly trained staff provide emotional support and assist individuals in finding treatment providers or facilities as well as harm reduction services.
King County in Washington State offers publicly funded mental health services for low income people in need. Their services include counseling, residential treatment, homeless services, behavioral health housing, hospitization and ombuds services.
The Washington State Health Care Authority’s online resource helps residents who receive Apple Heath, the state's Medicaid program, to find behavioral health care and support including prevention, treatment and recovery programs for both mental health and substance use disorder. These services cover children, pregnant women, adults and seniors.
The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs offers vets and their families counseling and wellness programs that address mental health. They provide no cost outpatient individual, family and group counseling that focuses on a range of issues including PTSD for those who qualify.
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The Washington State Department of Health provides a free online resource for residents in need of mental health support. Individuals can find contact information on crisis support including hotline numbers for suicide prevention, gambling addiction, substance use disorder, LGBTQ+ support, and more.
Washington State University’s Psychology Clinic offers people living in the Palouse region low cost sliding scale fee psychotherapy and psychological assessment services. As well they offer workshops and support groups for people in need. Services are provided by advanced students who are enrolled in their Psychology doctoral program.
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Washington’s Mental Health Referral Service for Children and Teens is a service through the Seattle Children’s Hospital that helps families connect with mental health providers in their communities to get the help they need. This free service is for kids 17 and under who live in Washington state.
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Mental Health Matters of Washington is a program that seeks to enhance mental health and improve early intervention. The program works to increase awareness and reduce the stigma regarding mental illness, improve early intervention, reduce hospitalization related to mental illness, prevent suicide and connect people to the care they need.
Highline College’s Veterans Services offers veteran students a variety of resources and support to help them on their educational journey. These include mental health counseling, tutoring and career planning. They can also help connect students with local services that specifically assist vets and their families.
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Shoreline Community College in Shoreline, Washington offers support for student members of the LGBTQ+ community. Their online community support page includes information on employee assistance programs, counseling services, nonprofit organizations that assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community and veteran and military support.
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The Washington Apple Health Plan offers individuals who participate in the state’s Medicaid program, and are members of the LGBTQ+ community, coordinated care services. Their case managers help individuals find medical and mental healthcare providers, provide gender affirming care management and connect with other resources within their community.
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