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Thrive Counseling Center
Therapy for Individuals, Couples & Family

Meet the Counselors at Thrive Counseling Center

Welcome to Thrive Counseling Center and our therapist team! 

Research shows time and time again that the strongest predictor of the effectiveness of counseling is a good relationship between you and your therapist. We consistently find this to be true and will support you in finding the therapist that is the right fit for you

We invite you to take a look through our providers and feel into who might be a good fit for you. Sometimes it's a connection with a provider's picture, sometimes it's their background and experience, sometimes you might really prefer to work with a male therapist, or sometimes with a female therapist.

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You can also just trust your intuition and go with who you feel drawn to. Or, if you would like some help in making a decision about which therapist is right for you, give us a call or send us an email. We are available and ready to help you make that decision.

We are extremely proud to have such an amazing team of providers serving Federal Way, Des Moines, Tacoma, Kent, Auburn, and the surrounding communities. Whomever you choose to work with, you will be in good hands.

September Liam Valentine, LICSWA

September Liam Valentine

LICSWA

She/They

Location: In Office and Virtual/Online

Ages: Individual Adults, LGBTQIAP+ & Non-Traditional Couples

Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Grief, ASD, ADHD, LGBTQIAP+, Polyamory

Language(s): English

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Zi Li Strzelecki, LSWAIC

Zi Li Strzelecki

LSWAIC

They/Them

Location: In Office and Virtual/Online

Ages: Individual Adults

Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, QTBIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Life Transitions, Relationship and ...

Megan Rizzo - Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Megan Rizzo

LMHC

She/They

Location: In Office and Virtual/Online

Ages: Individual Adults, Teens, Children (3 and up)

Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergence, ASD, ...

Eric Gross, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate

Eric Gross

LMHCA

He/Him

Location: In Office and Virtual/Online

Ages: Individual Adults & Children (10-12 years old)

Specializes in:  ASD, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Foster Care, ...

Dawson-Tisdale, LMHCA

Dawson Tisdale

LMHCA

He/Him

Location: In Office and Virtual/Online

Ages: Individual Adults, Teens, Children (11 and up)

Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergence, ASD, Substance Use, Developmental ...

Ryan Lock, LSWAIC

Ryan Lock

LSWAIC

They/Them

Location: In Office and Virtual/Online

Ages: Individual Adults

Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/PTSD, LGBTQIA+, QTBIPOC

Language(s): English

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Lois Yue Stolee, PsyD

Lois Yue Stolee

PsyD

She/Her

Location: In Office and Virtual/Online

Ages: Individual Adults

Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Disorders, Asian American Racial Identity, Faith ...

Branwyn Pierpoint, Licensed Social Work Associate

Branwyn Pierpoint

LICSWA

She/Her

Location: In Person and Virtual/Online

Ages: Children, Teens, Young Adults

Specializes in:  Anxiety, ADHD, ASD, Emotional Outbursts, Impulsivity, Behavioral Concerns, Play Therapy, Sensory Issues

Language(s): English

Baylee Ray Blanton, LMHCA

Baylee Ray Blanton

LMHCA

She/Her

Location: In Office and Virtual/Online

Ages: Individual Adults

Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Neurodivergence, ADHD, ASD, Trauma/PTSD, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Grief, Sexual Health and Wellness, BPD

Language(s): English

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Sydney Fone, LSWAIC

Sydney Fone

LSWAIC

She/Her

Location: Virtual/Online

Ages: Individual Adults, Children, Teens and Parents

Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, ASD, Trauma/PTSD, LGBTQIA+, Parent/Child Relationship ...

Courtney Rainer, LICSW

Courtney Rainer

She/Her

Location: In Office and Virtual/Online

Ages: Teens, Adults

Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, LGBTQIA+, Bipolar Disorder, Gender Dysphoria, Body Dysmorphia, Peer/Social Issues, Family Issues  

Language(s): English

 

Kim Burrow, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Kim Burrow

LICSW

She/Her

Location: In Office and Virtual/Online

Ages: Individual Adults & Teens

Specializes in: Trauma, Neurodivergence, ASD, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Grief ...

Leslie Chun-Hajarizadeh

LSWAIC

She/Her

Location: Virtual/Online

Ages: Individual Adults and Couples

Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/PTSD, Substance Use, Work and Life Stress, Elder Care, SI, Life Transitions

Language(s): English

"I base ...

counselor lili lyne

Lili Lyne

LMFTA

They/Them

Locations: In Office (West Seattle) and Virtual / Online

Ages: Teens, Adults, Couples, Children (7+)

Specializes in: LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples and children, ...

Lindsey LaRosa, LICSWA

Lindsey LaRosa

LICSWA

She/Her

Location: In Office and Virtual/Online

Ages: Teens (16-18), Individual Adults

Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Disorder, Trauma, Bipolar Disorder, ...

Morgan Fischer, Licensed Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical

Morgan Fischer

LSWAIC

She/Her

Location: Virtual/Online

Ages:  Individual Adults

Specializes in:  Anxiety, Codependency, Developing Effective Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Parenting, Racial and ...

Alejandra Fenton, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

Alejandra (Alex) Fenton

LMFTA

She/Her/Hers/Ella

Location: In Office

Ages: Teens, Adults, Couples

Specializes in: LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, Addiction, Anger Issues, Anxiety, ASD, ADHD, Depression, Grief, Trauma/PTSD, Sex Therapy

Language(s): English, Spanish

"I want my clients ...

Kenny Davis, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate

Kenneth Davis

LMHCA

He/Him

Location: In Office and Virtual/Online

Ages: Teens (14+) and Individual Adults

Specializes in: Anger Management, Anxiety, Career development/support counseling, Developing effective coping skills, Depression, Divorce, ...

Sara Moran, LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor

Sara Moran

LMHC, NCC

She/Her

Location: In Office and Virtual/Online

Ages: Children, Teens, Adults

Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Behavioral Issues, LGBTQ+

Language(s): English

"My driving passion is to help you overcome ...

Ashley Liu, LICSW

Ashley Liu

LICSW

She/Her

Location: In Office and Virtual/Online

Ages: Children (5+), Teens, Families, Young Adults

Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum, ADHD, Autplay Therapy, Family Conflict, G

Beth Elliott, LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Beth Elliott

LICSW

She/Her

Location: In Office and Virtual/Online

Ages: Adults

Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Women's Issues, Trauma/PTSD

Language(s): English

"I use Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, trauma informed cognitive approaches, ...

Hannah Dimiceli , LMHC

Hannah Dimiceli

LMHC

She/Her, They/Them

Location: In Office and Virtual/Online

Ages: Adults

Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+,  ADHD, Trauma/PTSD

Language(s): English

"My ultimate objective is to provide a safe space ...

Federal Way Counselor Todd Sadler , MA, LMHC, NBCC

Todd Sadler

MA, LMHC

 

Location: In Office and Virtual / Online 

Ages: Adults, Couples

Specializes in: Anxiety, Self-Esteem Concerns, Neurodiversity, Trauma/PTSD

Language(s): English

Federal Way Counselor Meghan Flanagan

Meghan Flanagan

MA, LMHC

She/Her

Location: In Office and Online/Virtual 

Ages: Adults, Couples, Teens

Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Grief/Loss, Intimacy/Trust

Language(s): English

Federal Way Counselor Elizabeth Huynh

Elizabeth (Liz) Huynh

MSW, LICSW, CMHS

She/Her

Location: Virtual/Online

Ages: Children, Teens, Adults

Specializes in: Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Loss/Grief, Life Transitions, Trauma/PTSD

Language(s): English

"My goal is to provide compassionate therapeutic services to help ...

Federal Way Therapist Jess Mattina , MA, LMHC

Jess Mattina

MA, LMHC, NBCC

Location: Virtual/Online

Ages: Adults

Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Loss & Grief, Self-Esteem / Confidence Counseling

Language(s): English

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 Stephanie Phillips , MA, LMHCA - Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate

Stephanie Phillips

MA, LMHC

She/Her

Location: Virtual / Online

Ages: Children (4+), Teens, Young Adults (18-30)

Specializes in: Neurodiversity, Anxiety, Depression, Behavioral Challenges, LGBTQIA+, Gender Questioning, ...

Madeleine Cushman - Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Madeleine Cushman

LMHC, CMHS, DMHS

She/Her

Location: Virtual/Online Only

Ages: Children 0-5, Adults, Couples, Families

Specializes in: Perinatal Mental Health (Pregnancy, Postpartum, Fertility Issues, Pregnancy Loss), Parenting Support, Infant and Early ...

Stephanie Brickner, MS, LMFT

Stephanie Brickner

MS, LMFT Assistant Clinical Director

She/Her

Location: In Office and Virtual / Online 

Ages: Children (4+), Teens, Adults

Specializes in: Autism, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, LGBTQIA+, Family ...

Federal Way Counselor Deborah Bloom , PsyD, LMFT, CMHS

Dr. Deborah Bloom

PsyD, LMFT, CMHS Clinical Director

She/Her

Clinical Director, Founder of Thrive Counseling Center

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