Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

This is a great question and an extremely important one! We are committed by law, and by our professional ethics code to not disclose any information about you to anyone without your permission. By permission, I mean that you actually have to come into the office and sign a Release of Information (ROI) if you ever wanted us to speak with someone on your behalf. 

Protecting Privacy Is Extremely Important to Us

This means that even if someone were to call our office and ask if you were a client of ours, unless we have that ROI on file, we don’t know who you are and can’t even tell the caller if we’ve ever even met you before. We take protecting your privacy extremely seriously.

How We Bill Insurance in Federal Way

If you are interested in having us bill your insurance, you will need to sign our initial paperwork giving us permission to share some of your information with the insurance company. Some of the information that you are giving permission to share are things like your medical/psychiatric diagnosis, as well as occasional treatment planning records and/or progress reports. Unfortunately, the insurance companies will not cover services without this information. In the past, a medical record had big implications serving as documentation of pre-existing conditions that excluded many from getting health insurance.  Although the current health insurance system does not allow for exclusions for pre-existing conditions, we do not know if this will continue on infinitely. Some of our clients do choose to completely protect their privacy by paying privately (out of pocket) in order to keep their session details entirely confidential. We leave this up to you and are happy to discuss this further with you if you have additional questions.

HIPAA Compliant System

We are extremely proud to run an office that utilizes the best of cutting-edge technology to give you the best experience in working with us while not compromising your privacy and the integrity of your trust in us. We have gone to extra lengths to make sure that EVERY system we use is HIPAA compliant (the standard the government sets for requirements for protecting sensitive patient/client data). Our staff has received training in HIPAA compliance, our software programs are all HIPAA compliant, and our IT department has specialized HIPAA compliance certifications. This boils down to an extremely secure experience for you coming in to see us, whether you come into our Federal Way office or meet with us virtually. 

When starting counseling in Federal Way, we typically go for 55 minutes. This allows the counselor an opportunity to get to know the situation and help you feel more relaxed. This timeframe is designed for your comfort and allows you to talk freely and build a rapport with your counselor.

However, in working with couples and some individuals, we sometimes find that longer sessions can be helpful (1.5-2 hours) to really dive into the places you are getting stuck in a productive way. You may also find that a shorter session is best. However, if you know that you would like to schedule an hour and a half for a session, you can do so by giving us a call or by sending us an email.

Customizing your sessions to meet your needs is very important to us.  

In some cases, if we are working with young children, we will do abbreviated 40-minute sessions, which tend to work well and hold their attention.

Are You Ready to Schedule a Therapy Session in Federal Way?  

You can schedule your appointment now through our online scheduling system.

Have more questions?  Please give us a call at 206-567-7267 or send us an email.

Just as you have a medical doctor who helps you protect your body and who can care for you when you get sick, you can also have a team of mental health professionals on your side to help you care for your mind. 

How Mental Health Counselors Can Help

• Provide a safe space where you can discuss sensitive issues in your life or seek help when you are struggling 
• Offer counseling services for couples and families in addition to individuals 
• Help you learn healthier, more effective ways to manage your stress or cope with challenges in your life 
• Create a sense of accountability for your behaviors if you’re struggling and want to get back on track 
• Validate the way you are feeling and help you process your emotions more productively 

Keeping yourself mentally healthy is just as important as keeping yourself physically healthy, and a mental health counselor in Federal Way, WA can assist you if you’re struggling.

Counseling professionals get into their line of work because they genuinely care about people and their wellbeing. Our mental health counselors in Federal Way are licensed, trained individuals who want to help you get into a better headspace and improve your quality of life.

Contact Our Federal Way Therapy Office

If you have questions about counseling in Federal Way or are curious about how seeing a therapist might help you, please call us at Thrive Counseling Center by dialing (206) 567-7267 today!

Your initial therapy consultation is an opportunity for us to meet and get to know each other. It’s also a chance to learn why you seek counseling, how your current situation impacts your life, your goals for counseling, and your background.

First Therapy Consultation

Therapy doesn’t occur during the consultation; it starts in the first session after the consultation. Your initial consultation is the perfect time for the client and therapist to ask each other questions.

Before your consultation, it may be helpful to brainstorm and make a list of questions to ask the therapist. You may consider asking your therapist who they are, how they work and approach therapy sessions and more. Therapy is very personal and relies on mutual trust, respect, and open communication. 

Our goal is to help you navigate your life so you can thrive. By arranging an initial consultation, we will have a better idea about how the counselor may be helpful for you or if we’re a good fit for each other. 

Schedule Your Therapy Consultation in Federal Way

Are you interested in scheduling a therapy consultation with a counselor in Federal Way? Please don’t hesitate to contact us today so we can schedule your consultation at our therapy center. 

We look forward to welcoming you to Thrive Counseling Center!

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of psychotherapy that encourages individuals to embrace their thoughts and feelings instead of feeling guilty about them or fighting them. The primary objective of ACT is not to eliminate complicated feelings but to transform our relationship with these feelings and help us move toward a more valued, fulfilling life.

How ACT Works 

ACT uses mindfulness and acceptance strategies to develop psychological flexibility and help you become aware of and make contact with your experiences. It facilitates you to identify your values, which act as a compass for your actions. Individuals can lead a rich and meaningful life by committing to behavior aligned with these values, even in the presence of challenging thoughts or feelings.

In ACT, there's an emphasis on "experiential exercises" rather than traditional "talk therapy." These exercises help you explore your experiences from a new perspective, fostering self-acceptance and emotional agility.

Contact Us for Counseling in Federal Way, WA

At our Federal Way, WA, counseling center, our skilled therapists use ACT to help you accept whatever life throws at you, choose a valued direction, and take action. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, or other psychological issues, ACT could be a potent tool in your therapeutic journey.

Call us today to schedule your consultation with one of our trained therapists. 

Thrive Counseling Center is conveniently located at 33400 9th Ave. S., Suite 100 in Federal Way, WA, just off Pacific Highway S. We’re easy to find, whether you're coming from around the corner or across the Puget Sound region. We’re near local landmarks like Celebration Park and the Federal Way Community Center, placing us right in the heart of a community-focused area that feels welcoming and peaceful.

If you're arriving by car, you'll be happy to know we have a free parking lot. We’re also just steps from a King County Metro bus stop for Route 182, so we’re accessible for clients coming from Tacoma, Seattle, or Kent.

Our Comfortable Therapy Practice

Our therapy practice strikes the perfect balance between convenience and calm. Thrive is designed to be both accessible and comforting. Many of our clients take a moment to enjoy nearby green spaces before or after their appointments.

Call Our Federal Way Therapists

At Thrive Counseling Center, we believe the journey to better mental health shouldn’t be stressful, and that includes getting to us. You’ll find that our Federal Way location is easy to access, no matter where you’re coming from.

We offer various therapy services, including individual counseling, child and teen counseling, online counseling and more. 

We can’t wait to welcome you!

Thrive Counseling Center offers couples counseling and LGBTQIA therapy in Federal Way, Kent, and Des Moines. We welcome LGBTQ+ couples to seek our couples therapist if you want to discuss different aspects of your relationship with a professional therapist.

Relationship Counseling

There is no one way to approach a relationship or relationship counseling, and our experienced and caring counselors are here to help you and your partner in your relationship dynamic. Our counselors offer support and guidance for various topics and challenges people in relationships and LGBTQ relationships face, including but not limited to:

• Communication
• Intimacy and trust
• Unsupportive family members or loved ones 
• Parenting and family
• Sexuality and gender identity
• Sex and physical affection
• Financial challenges
• Work-life balance 

Our counselors act as neutral mediators who create a nurturing, supportive, and safe environment. Whatever your relationship needs may be, we are here to help you and your partner thrive.

LGBTQ+ Couples Counseling in Federal Way

Thrive Counseling Center has experienced and compassionate LGBTQ+ counselors who offer individual and couples counseling in Federal Way. Please don’t hesitate to give us a call to arrange a consultation or return session with one of our experienced counselors.

We look forward to welcoming you to Thrive Counseling Center!

Thrive Counseling Center is dedicated to providing gender-affirming care through our specialized counseling services for transgender clients. Our approach is profoundly affirming and supportive, recognizing the unique challenges and experiences of the transgender community. We strive to create a safe and welcoming environment that respects and validates each individual's identity.

Meet Our Counseling Team Near Tacoma

Our team includes experienced counselors like Dani Konicek, LICSWA, and Kenneth Davis, who have specific expertise in transgender counseling. They don't just understand the complexities that transgender individuals may face, they have lived experience and are dedicated to offering compassionate support tailored to each client's unique journey. Their biographies reflect a deep commitment to gender-affirming care and highlight their specialized training and experience in this area.

We Offer In-Person and Online Therapy 

Thrive Counseling Center offers both in-person and online counseling options, providing flexibility to meet your needs. We understand that everyone's journey is different, and we want to make sure our services are accessible to those who prefer face-to-face interaction as well as those who find online sessions more convenient. Whether you are seeking support with gender identity, transitioning, or dealing with discrimination and acceptance issues, our team is here to assist you. 

Schedule a Consultation with Our LGBTQ+ Therapists 

We aim to ensure clients feel understood, supported, and empowered throughout their counseling journey. For those searching for "transgender counseling near me," Thrive Counseling Center is a trusted resource offering professional, caring support.

Call us today to schedule a consultation! 

Thrive Counseling Center offers affirmative therapy to advocate for and validate those with minority identities around gender expression, gender identity, sexuality, and more. Of course, LGBTQ+ individuals and couples attend therapy for different reasons, just like everyone else, but their experiences are often shaped by their identities.

Our LGTBTQ+ therapy allows you and your partner to explore and discuss all aspects of your life and relationships. There are many benefits of seeing an experienced LGBTQ+ therapist as it enables people to explore different aspects of their lives, relationships, and needs––mental, sexual, emotional, and spiritual.

We create a safe and welcoming space where people can talk about whatever is on their minds, including receiving support for sexual identity challenges and gender dysphoria. As you create a therapeutic alliance with your counselor, it can become easier to discuss deeper issues that influence you or your relationship as a couple. 

LGBTQ Counseling in Federal Way and Tacoma

Thrive Counseling Center offers LGBTQ+ counseling for individuals and couples in Federal Way, Tacoma, and the surrounding areas. Our experienced therapists can help you on your journey to a more confident and empowered you!

Please give us a call today to schedule an appointment with one of our LGBTQ+ counselors in Federal Way. 

At Thrive Counseling, we offer in-person and online LGBTQ+ counseling sessions where you’ll speak with a board-certified therapist with expertise in supporting people of diverse sexualities and genders. Our goal is to work with you on whatever concerns you’d like to address, help you gain insight, and help you lead an emotionally healthier life.

LGBTQ+ counseling can help people explore their gender expression, identity, or sexual orientation; think about “coming out”; identify and manage anxiety, depression, and gender dysphoria; and deal with bullying and discrimination. 

What to Expect During an LGBTQ+ Counseling Session

During an LGBTQIA session, you can speak confidentially with a licensed therapist familiar with gender and sexuality diversity concerns. You are free and safe to discuss any concerns you may have, whether they’re specific to your gender identity or not. Your counselor can also assist you with various topics, such as relationships, parenting matters, sexual problems, self-esteem, and addiction. 

At your first session, your counselor will ask you questions to better understand your difficulties and your goals for counseling. We will then recommend a therapy treatment plan tailored to your unique goals and needs. 

LGBTQ+ Therapy in Federal Way 

If you identify as LGBTQ+ or are exploring your gender orientation or identity, your caring and highly experienced counselors can offer you the support you need. Our licensed therapists have particular expertise in gender and sexual diversity, and we look forward to supporting you. 

Call us today to learn more or schedule your consultation! 

During an LGBTQ+ counseling session, you can speak confidentially with a therapist familiar with issues specific to people of diverse sexualities and genders. We want our clients to feel comfortable talking with us about their concerns, whether they’re specific to one’s sexual orientation or gender identity or not. There are no limits to what topics we can explore and discuss together. 

Our LGBTQ+ counseling can help clients explore their sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression; thinking of coming out; identify and manage gender dysphoria, depression, or anxiety; and deal with bullying or discrimination. Your LGBTQ+ counselor can also help you with sexual problems, relationship issues, addiction, or parenting matters. 

LGBTQ+ Counseling in Federal Way

Do you identify as LGBTQ+, or are you exploring your identity/orientation? Are you seeking support? Our LGBTQ+ therapists with expertise in gender and sexual diversity are here to help you.

At Thrive Counseling Center, we support our LGBTQ+ clients as they work through unique problems, and we do this by getting to know them and their present issues. We value each client as an individual with unique issues and goals, and we are here to help you thrive and live your best life.

Once we get to know you, we can design a specific treatment to address your concerns and meet your therapy goals. 

Please feel free to give us a call today to schedule your consultation with one of our LGBTQ+ counselors in Federal Way. 

This is one of the most common questions we are asked. Your goals will primarily determine the length or number of sessions of counseling in Federal Way. Some goals take longer than others to achieve. 

Let’s see if we can break it down for you a little more…

The patterns or dynamics you are struggling with now didn’t happen overnight. Chances are you have been feeling this way for some time, or have struggled with a challenge for a while.

It doesn’t take as long to discover new options and heal as it took to get to where you are now, but we can’t change everything in a week or two. 

Number of Counseling Sessions in Federal Way

Typically, we will recommend a minimum investment of 6-8 sessions to really make headway with what you are struggling with. After that, we continue for as long as counseling at our Federal Way office feels useful in helping you meet your goals.  

Contact Our Federal Way Counseling Office Today

Have more questions about if counseling might be helpful for you? Please give us a call at 206-567-7267, or send us an email. We are always happy and determined to help you reach your goals, and we welcome any questions you may have. 

Are you ready to begin?

Most of our clients will start off by meeting with their therapist once a week.

In our experience starting off by coming in once a week is the most effective frequency in order to get the best results from counseling. Starting off with meetings that are less frequent means slower progress, and backtracking in between sessions.

It’s likely that it took a while to get to the place where you are right now.  While it doesn’t need to take as long to get out of it, it does require consistency in doing and understanding things differently for the shifts to really stick. 

Amount of Counseling Sessions Varies

While we usually start off with weekly sessions, it is our goal to not keep you in counseling forever. Some of our clients work with us under a more brief therapy model (6-12 therapy sessions). Some of our clients who are facing bigger challenges will work with us for 6 months to a year. Some of our clients chose to continue to work with us over the course of several years. We are here to support you for as long as it feels helpful. 

As you progress with your licensed therapist towards your goals, it is common to decrease to meeting every other week, or perhaps once a month. We even have clients who come in for quarterly or yearly check-ins as part of the maintenance of their emotional, psychological, and relational health. We do this with every other part of our systems (and even our cars!), so why wouldn’t we take the time to invest in taking some time to check up on our emotional and relational health?

Contact Our Federal Way Office

Ready to get started? You can schedule online now, send us an email, or give us a call at 206-567-7267.

Take a look through our providers, and see who you feel most connected to based on either their description, their background and experience, or their picture.

You might also want to take a look at schedules to see which therapist has times available that work for you. 

Find the Therapist Who Fits Your Needs

If you are still unsure, or looking through and making the decision feels overwhelming, you can also give our office a call or send us an email and we can match you with the therapist who we feel will be the best fit for your needs.

Time and time again, research on the effectiveness of counseling and therapy shows that a strong alliance and positive relationship with your therapist is one of the strongest predictors of you having success meeting your goals in counseling. In other words, you have to feel a connection with your therapist for this to work.

No matter what the background, experience, or specialization areas of a provider….if you don’t click with your therapist, it’s a waste of your time, energy, and money. 

Contact Our Federal Way Office

Still not sure who is the right fit for you?  Give us a call at 206-567-7267 or send us an email for help in scheduling with the therapist who is the best fit for your needs.

Grief counseling is a therapeutic approach that helps individuals navigate emotional turmoil and grief, typically after losing a loved one. It focuses on acknowledging and expressing feelings, understanding the grieving process, and finding healthy coping methods.

At Thrive Counseling Center, our trained therapists provide a safe, supportive environment and guide you to explore your feelings of loss and learn strategies to support healing.

Signs You Might Need to See a Grief Counselor

Grief can manifest in various ways, and it's essential to understand when you might need professional help with grief. Here are a few signs that may suggest it's time to seek grief counseling:

• Persistent feelings of sadness and despair: It's natural to feel sad after a loss, but if your sorrow is unrelenting and you can't seem to find joy or pleasure in anything, it might be time to seek help.
• Difficulty performing daily tasks: If grief is preventing you from functioning normally—like keeping up with your job, maintaining personal hygiene, or managing everyday responsibilities—it's advisable to consult a grief counselor.
• Isolation from loved ones: If you continuously withdraw from social activities or feel disconnected from people you care about, grief counseling can provide a supportive space to express your feelings.
• Physical symptoms: Unresolved grief can manifest physically, causing symptoms like insomnia, weight changes, or unexplained aches and pains.
• Feelings of guilt or anger: If you're experiencing persistent guilt or anger related to the loss, it's beneficial to seek professional assistance to work through these complex emotions.

Grief Counseling in Federal Way 

Everyone grieves differently; there's no "right" way to experience loss. If you're struggling with grief, seeking professional support is a courageous step toward healing.

At Thrive Counseling Center, our trained counselors offer strategies and help with grief. We serve clients from all surrounding areas, including Federal Way, Tacoma, and Kent.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a specialized therapy approach that focuses on restructuring unhelpful, unhealthy, and untrue thoughts.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) aims to help individuals in counseling identify how their actions, thoughts, and emotions intertwine and how these aspects can greatly affect how they feel about themselves and the world around them.

How does CBT work?

CBT is incredibly popular with therapists around the world. The root of this behavioral therapy is to recognize unhelpful behavior patterns—because when we learn to change our negative thoughts and challenge untrue assumptions, we become happier and improve our quality of life.

CBT is a form of “talking therapy” where an individual works one-on-one with a counselor to change behaviors and thought patterns. CBT does not typically focus on the past or previous life traumas—rather, it seeks to help the individual move forward and have more hope about the future.

What types of problems can CBT help with or improve?

Cognitive-behavioral therapy in Federal Way can help you if you’re struggling with any of the following:

• Negative “self-talk” or habitually being unkind to yourself
• Generalized anxiety
• OCD
• Relationship problems 
• Insomnia
• Eating disorders
• Depression
• Fear and phobias
• Coping with grief 
• Work-related stress

If you’re interested in trying cognitive-behavioral counseling in Federal Way, please contact our team today!

Anxiety affects more than six million adults in the US alone, but less than half of these individuals seek counseling. Unfortunately, anxiety can be debilitating, so we recommend looking into treatment as soon as the stress, worry, and nervous feelings interfere with your daily life enjoyment and ease.

We have counselors for anxiety in Federal Way, WA. These highly trained and compassionate individuals can give you the tools you need to navigate situations that make you anxious. And we believe that unpacking the source of your anxiety is an excellent starting point.

Signs of Anxiety

When you feel anxious, you may note a sense of impending doom or embarrassment, usually imminent. You may also feel nervous and restless. Anxiety disorders manifest in physical symptoms like trembling, sweating, headaches, stomachaches, and accelerated heart rate.  

Without treatment, anxiety disorders can interfere with work and family obligations. It can even negatively impact life quality. Fortunately, our therapists offer counseling for anxiety in Federal Way, WA.

Counseling for Anxiety Near Me

We aim to help you work through anxiety so you can enjoy your days without stress and worry. To learn more about our therapy services or to arrange a visit with one of our compassionate counselors, reach out today.

If your relationship with your partner is struggling, there’s a good chance you both could benefit from couples counseling in Auburn, WA.

It’s normal for couples to go through occasional “lulls” or difficult times, but if your relationship’s been struggling for a while, working with a couples therapist can probably help. 

Benefits of Couples Counseling

Common benefits of couples counseling in Auburn, WA include:

• Improved communication flow between partners 
• Dedication or rededication to the success of the relationship 
• Feelings of clarity or improved focus regarding the relationship
• Deeper feelings of physical/emotional connection
• Stronger ability to express wants and needs 

Relationship or Marriage Help

Couples counseling can help your marriage or relationship if you feel stuck or like you are at a roadblock with a particular issue. We offer couples counseling in Auburn that is diverse and unique to you, which means that no two couples experience the same sessions and that no two sessions are the same. We can help you and your partner address common relationship issues that have to do with:

• Finances
• Sex and physical intimacy 
• Children
• Work
• Stress management 
• Household duties 
• Achieving goals
• Upcoming milestones such as children moving away or retiring from a job 

Couples counseling provides you and your partner with a safe space to discuss your issues and work through problems before they become too challenging.

Contact Our Auburn Counseling Office

To speak with a couples counselor near Auburn, call us at (206) 567-7267 today!

Absolutely! At Thrive Counseling Center, we work hard to provide much-needed support to neurodiverse adults and their families. For many neurodiverse adults who are in a romantic relationship, this also means offering couples counseling. 

Partnerships with two neurotypical individuals face different challenges and roadblocks than partnerships where one or both partners have neurodiverse minds. Our counselors understand this, and we choose to offer neurodiverse couples therapy in Federal Way and online for people who want to strengthen their communication skills and have healthier, happier relationships. 

If you, your partner, or both of you identify as neurodiverse, there is a place for you here in our counseling office. 

Neurodiverse Couples Counseling in Federal Way

Our counseling sessions can help you and your partner:

• Embrace the neurodiversity in your relationship rather than hiding it or feeling ashamed
• Both learn how to advocate for yourselves and ask for what you need in a neurodiverse relationship
• Express your feelings in a way that both partners can understand and process
• Learn to be patient with one another when situations are more challenging than they might be for a neurotypical couple

Contact Our Counseling Team Today

If you’ve been searching for “neurodiverse couples counseling near me” in Federal Way, we can help. Our counseling team is accepting new clients and can schedule couples counseling for you and your partner either in-person or via telehealth, depending on which is more comfortable and convenient for you. 

To get started, please call us at (206) 567-7267 or send us a text at (206) 278-2248 today.

Therapy can provide the tools you need to be a great listener and sharer, which are the hallmarks of communication. Through counseling, we can help you (or you and your partner) develop and implement communication strategies that enhance the relationship dynamics—making it easier to share and listen.

Good communication also builds trust and contributes to mutual happiness as a couple or family.

Marriage Counseling in Federal Way

You can improve intimacy by learning and implementing communication skills in your marriage. These skills also help you and your partner move away from unhealthy patterns like arguing the same point or never really resolving conflicts.

Communication also helps de-escalate potential arguments because you and your partner have new skills that promote easier sharing and enhanced listening.

With excellent communication skills at your disposal, you can discuss complex topics without coming into conflict.

A trained counselor in Federal Way, WA, can help you reach your goals as a couple by providing the skillset you need to enjoy your relationship mutually.

Couples Counseling in Federal Way, WA

Is communication an issue in your relationship? Do you feel unheard? Are you constantly arguing about the same things? To learn more about counseling and therapy or to arrange a session with one of our compassionate therapists, we encourage you to give us a call today.

To make the most out of couples counseling in Federal Way, a bit of preparation can go a long way. Here's what you can do:

Set Clear Goals

Before your session, discuss with your partner about what you hope to achieve. These could be individual aspirations or shared objectives you want to address as a couple.

Embrace Openness

A successful counseling session thrives on open communication. Be ready to speak freely with your couples therapist, and, most importantly, with one another. Sharing and listening without judgment is pivotal.

Arrive with Questions

Coming up with questions can be immensely helpful. Examples might include, "How can we improve our communication?" or "How do we rebuild trust after a conflict?"

Maintain Realistic Expectations

Understand that growth and change take time. Not every session will have a breakthrough, but each one is a step forward.

Plan Follow-Up Actions

After your session, spend time with your partner to discuss takeaways and how you'll incorporate the therapist's suggestions. Regular check-ins can keep you both accountable.

Call Us for Couples Counseling in Federal Way

Couples counseling can be a powerful tool to strengthen relationships. By setting goals, maintaining an open mindset, and being proactive, you can make the most of your therapy experience in Federal Way.

Premarital counseling is therapy for couples before they tie the knot. During these counseling sessions, couples can discuss essential aspects of a marriage, including financial planning, decision-making processes, family relationships, and much more. 

You and your partner may talk about if you want children or not and define other expectations for your marriage. All questions and topics are welcome, and there’s nothing off-limits. Usually, premarital therapists ask couples to explore specific issues, dig deep, and revisit previous impressions about marriage before they walk down the aisle. 

Common Topics in Premarital Counseling Sessions

Here are some common topics you and your partner may explore during premarital counseling in Federal Way:

• Your Marriage Expectations and Values
• How Your Past Impacts Your Future Together
• Plans for Resolving Future Conflicts
• Money Management and Finances
• Avoiding Issues with Intimacy 
• Fostering Healthy Communication
• Having, or Not Having, Children

Whatever your therapy goals may be, we can discuss that in our sessions and create an individualized plan for you and your partner.

Premarital Counseling in Federal Way 

Are you and your partner looking for a way to learn more about each other before marriage? Please get in touch with our team today to schedule a therapy consultation with one of our premarital counselors. We look forward to meeting you and helping you prepare for your marriage. 

Here’s the thing, it’s likely that the secret you are thinking about is part of what’s getting in the way of you both feeling connected and on the same page in your relationship. 

We will discuss with you in the first session (if you are coming in as a couple) that we can’t do our job effectively if we are put in the role of secret-keepers throughout your counseling with us. 

That being said, if there is a secret that you are holding that you are fearful of disclosing to your partner, counseling is a really good venue to get the support you need to share the secret.

Chances are, it’s going to come to light eventually.

How Counseling Can Help 

Counseling can often help minimize the fallout, and help you share in the most productive way possible.

With the help of your therapist, you can disclose what’s going on for you in a way that has the potential to bring you both closer together instead of drive you apart. We respect how hard this process is, and certainly would work with you before we did a disclosure session with the two of you.

Contact Our Federal Way Therapy Office

Are you ready for some help in getting your relationship back on track?  You can schedule online with one of our therapists now, give us a call at 206-567-7267, or send us an email.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a specialized therapy approach that focuses on restructuring unhelpful, unhealthy, and untrue thoughts.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) aims to help individuals in counseling identify how their actions, thoughts, and emotions intertwine and how these aspects can greatly affect how they feel about themselves and the world around them.

How does CBT work?

CBT is incredibly popular with therapists around the world. The root of this behavioral therapy is to recognize unhelpful behavior patterns—because when we learn to change our negative thoughts and challenge untrue assumptions, we become happier and improve our quality of life.

CBT is a form of “talking therapy” where an individual works one-on-one with a counselor to change behaviors and thought patterns. CBT does not typically focus on the past or previous life traumas—rather, it seeks to help the individual move forward and have more hope about the future.

What types of problems can CBT help with or improve?

Cognitive-behavioral therapy in Federal Way can help you if you’re struggling with any of the following:

• Negative “self-talk” or habitually being unkind to yourself
• Generalized anxiety
• OCD
• Relationship problems 
• Insomnia
• Eating disorders
• Depression
• Fear and phobias
• Coping with grief 
• Work-related stress

If you’re interested in trying cognitive-behavioral counseling in Federal Way, please contact our team today!

Supporting your child during therapy is crucial for their emotional well-being and overall success in treatment. As a parent, your understanding, encouragement, and involvement play a vital role in helping your child navigate this process.

Children's Therapy in Federal Way

Here are some suggestions for how you can best support your child when they are in therapy:

• Encourage open communication. Let your child know it's okay to talk about their emotions and that you're there to listen without judgment. 
• Stay involved. Be active in your child's therapy by attending sessions when appropriate, staying informed about their progress, and collaborating with the therapist. 
• Respect their privacy. Give them space to process their emotions and experiences independently, and avoid prying into every detail of their therapy sessions.
• Provide a stable home environment. Create a nurturing and stable home environment that promotes emotional well-being. Encourage healthy routines, such as regular sleep schedules, balanced meals, and physical activities, to support their mental health.
• Be patient. Understand that progress in therapy takes time, and every child's journey is unique. Celebrate their achievements, and let them know you're proud of their efforts.
• Educate yourself. Learn about your child's mental health challenges and the therapy process to help you better understand and empathize with your child. 
• Seek support for yourself. As a parent, taking care of your emotional well-being is essential. Support from friends, family, or support groups ensures you can effectively support your child throughout their therapy journey.

Contact Us About Children's Therapy in Federal Way

Our therapists at Thrive Counseling Center are here to help you create a nurturing environment that promotes healing and personal growth for your child. Call us today to schedule a children's therapy session or to learn more about kids' counseling in Federal Way.  

When introducing your child to counseling, whether in Tacoma, Kent or through an online platform, it's important to demystify what happens during therapy sessions. We recommend explaining that the therapist's office is a safe space where your child can express their feelings and thoughts openly.

For in-person visits, describe the welcoming environment they'll encounter, highlighting that it's designed to make them feel comfortable and secure. If opting for online counseling, reassure them that it's just like a video call where they can talk and maybe even show their favorite toys or drawings to the therapist.

Framing Counseling in a Positive Light

Discuss child counseling and therapy as a positive journey towards feeling better. Use analogies suited to their interests to explain how talking to a therapist can help them sort through their feelings, like solving a puzzle or winning a game by learning new strategies.

Schedule Your Child's Counseling Consultation 

Children may have questions or feel uncertain about starting therapy. Encourage them to express any thoughts or worries they have. Listen attentively and answer honestly, ensuring them that it's okay to have these feelings. 

If you don't have all the answers, it's perfectly fine to say you'll find out together. This open line of communication reinforces your support and can significantly ease their apprehensions about child counseling and therapy in Tacoma and Kent.

We invite you to call us today for more information. 

As a parent, it’s only natural to worry about your child or children. If you have a teenager who’s been struggling or not acting like themselves recently, you might be considering therapy services and getting them the professional help they need. 

Knowing when to be genuinely concerned about your teen is challenging. Teenagers are notoriously moody, so how do you know if what your teen is experiencing is “just a phase” or cause for more serious concern?

Signs Your Child Might Be Struggling

The following signs are typically reliable indicators that your child is struggling with a deeper issue than just “average teenage angst” and that they could potentially benefit from professional counseling:

• Signs of self-harm or talk of suicide 
• Performing uncharacteristically poorly in school; a dramatic shift in academic performance
• Struggles with tobacco, drugs, or alcohol
• Increased isolation or withdrawal from social groups, friends, or family members
• Physical outbursts or tantrums; extreme difficulty dealing with negative emotions

If you have concerns about your child and would like to learn more about teen counseling in Federal Way, our therapists are standing by ready to help. We specialize in working with struggling teens and can provide the support, structure, stability, and resources needed to deal with life in a healthier, more productive way.

Contact Our Federal Way Counseling Office

Even if you only suspect that your teenager might need to work with a therapist, feel free to contact us at any time to get more information. 

Child counseling serves as a crucial support system, offering guidance, stability, and emotional coping skills that can benefit children throughout their development.

Here are some benefits: 

• Emotional Support and Understanding — Child counseling offers a safe space for children to express their feelings and thoughts without judgment. A child counselor can provide the empathetic listening and understanding that children need to feel valued and heard. This emotional support is crucial as children develop their self-esteem and learn to process their emotions constructively.
• Strategies for Managing Emotional Challenges — Children, like adults, face stress, anxiety, and various emotional challenges. Counselors equip them with practical strategies to manage these feelings effectively. Techniques might include mindfulness exercises, cognitive behavioral strategies, or simple breathing exercises, all tailored to be age-appropriate and engaging.
• Support Through Life Transitions — Whether starting a new school, dealing with family issues, or moving to a new home, transitions can be stressful for children. A child counselor helps them navigate these changes by providing stability and tools to adjust healthily and positively.

Contact Our Professional Child Counselors in Tacoma 

If you're in Tacoma and believe your child could benefit from counseling, consider contacting a professional child counselor who can provide the care and assistance your child needs to thrive.

Our licensed counselors at Thrive Counseling in Federal Way practice various approaches to therapy, including attachment-focused therapy.

Developed by British psychologist John Bowlby in the 1960s, attachment-based therapy focuses on building or rebuilding a supportive, trusting relationship to prevent or treat depression or anxiety.

Attachment-Focused Therapy Explained

Essentially, an attachment-based approach explores the link between a child's early attachment experiences with a primary caregiver—or primary caregivers—and the child’s ability to create emotionally and physically healthy relationships. 

A primary caregiver is necessary for a child’s life. It provides the support and security a child needs to explore, learn from new experiences, interact with their environment, and connect with others. Forming a trusting relationship with a parental figure or therapist can help a client form strong bonds in other relationships in their life. Attachment-focused therapy can be used in combination with other forms of counseling.  

Counseling Near Me

If you’re looking for a counselor in or around the Federal Way area, please contact Thrive Counseling Center today. We are here to help you live an emotionally healthier, more meaningful life! 

When you think of professional counseling, you probably only picture counseling for adults and couples. Did you know that children can also benefit from working with a licensed professional counselor?

Many parents turn to child counseling when their elementary school-aged and young teenage children are struggling with challenges that the parents feel unequipped to handle on their own. Our child counseling in Federal Way, WA is helpful for children who are unresponsive to parental attempts or even school-sponsored efforts to address behavioral problems. The team of professionals at Thrive Counseling Center can work with children both in our office as well as online through our secure video counseling. 

What can counseling help children with?

Our counseling services can help children who are struggling with:

• Anxiety or excessive worry 
• Transitionary periods such as their parents’ divorce or a move to a new school 
• Addiction to technology or devices including tablets, phones, televisions, or video games 
• Depression or signs of disinterest 
• Autism, Asperger’s, or other behavioral conditions such as ADHD

Our licensed therapists can work with your child in child counseling sessions, even if your child just seems a little “off” or is struggling with an unknown problem. Our job is to work with your child to uncover the root of the problem and help them learn to cope in healthier and happier ways.

Schedule Child Counseling in Federal Way

When you and your child are ready to move forward, call our counseling office at (206) 567-7267 to learn more! 

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a specialized therapy approach that focuses on restructuring unhelpful, unhealthy, and untrue thoughts.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) aims to help individuals in counseling identify how their actions, thoughts, and emotions intertwine and how these aspects can greatly affect how they feel about themselves and the world around them.

How does CBT work?

CBT is incredibly popular with therapists around the world. The root of this behavioral therapy is to recognize unhelpful behavior patterns—because when we learn to change our negative thoughts and challenge untrue assumptions, we become happier and improve our quality of life.

CBT is a form of “talking therapy” where an individual works one-on-one with a counselor to change behaviors and thought patterns. CBT does not typically focus on the past or previous life traumas—rather, it seeks to help the individual move forward and have more hope about the future.

What types of problems can CBT help with or improve?

Cognitive-behavioral therapy in Federal Way can help you if you’re struggling with any of the following:

• Negative “self-talk” or habitually being unkind to yourself
• Generalized anxiety
• OCD
• Relationship problems 
• Insomnia
• Eating disorders
• Depression
• Fear and phobias
• Coping with grief 
• Work-related stress

If you’re interested in trying cognitive-behavioral counseling in Federal Way, please contact our team today!

Supporting your child during therapy is crucial for their emotional well-being and overall success in treatment. As a parent, your understanding, encouragement, and involvement play a vital role in helping your child navigate this process.

Children's Therapy in Federal Way

Here are some suggestions for how you can best support your child when they are in therapy:

• Encourage open communication. Let your child know it's okay to talk about their emotions and that you're there to listen without judgment. 
• Stay involved. Be active in your child's therapy by attending sessions when appropriate, staying informed about their progress, and collaborating with the therapist. 
• Respect their privacy. Give them space to process their emotions and experiences independently, and avoid prying into every detail of their therapy sessions.
• Provide a stable home environment. Create a nurturing and stable home environment that promotes emotional well-being. Encourage healthy routines, such as regular sleep schedules, balanced meals, and physical activities, to support their mental health.
• Be patient. Understand that progress in therapy takes time, and every child's journey is unique. Celebrate their achievements, and let them know you're proud of their efforts.
• Educate yourself. Learn about your child's mental health challenges and the therapy process to help you better understand and empathize with your child. 
• Seek support for yourself. As a parent, taking care of your emotional well-being is essential. Support from friends, family, or support groups ensures you can effectively support your child throughout their therapy journey.

Contact Us About Children's Therapy in Federal Way

Our therapists at Thrive Counseling Center are here to help you create a nurturing environment that promotes healing and personal growth for your child. Call us today to schedule a children's therapy session or to learn more about kids' counseling in Federal Way.  

Child counseling serves as a crucial support system, offering guidance, stability, and emotional coping skills that can benefit children throughout their development.

Here are some benefits: 

• Emotional Support and Understanding — Child counseling offers a safe space for children to express their feelings and thoughts without judgment. A child counselor can provide the empathetic listening and understanding that children need to feel valued and heard. This emotional support is crucial as children develop their self-esteem and learn to process their emotions constructively.
• Strategies for Managing Emotional Challenges — Children, like adults, face stress, anxiety, and various emotional challenges. Counselors equip them with practical strategies to manage these feelings effectively. Techniques might include mindfulness exercises, cognitive behavioral strategies, or simple breathing exercises, all tailored to be age-appropriate and engaging.
• Support Through Life Transitions — Whether starting a new school, dealing with family issues, or moving to a new home, transitions can be stressful for children. A child counselor helps them navigate these changes by providing stability and tools to adjust healthily and positively.

Contact Our Professional Child Counselors in Tacoma 

If you're in Tacoma and believe your child could benefit from counseling, consider contacting a professional child counselor who can provide the care and assistance your child needs to thrive.

Our licensed counselors at Thrive Counseling in Federal Way practice various approaches to therapy, including attachment-focused therapy.

Developed by British psychologist John Bowlby in the 1960s, attachment-based therapy focuses on building or rebuilding a supportive, trusting relationship to prevent or treat depression or anxiety.

Attachment-Focused Therapy Explained

Essentially, an attachment-based approach explores the link between a child's early attachment experiences with a primary caregiver—or primary caregivers—and the child’s ability to create emotionally and physically healthy relationships. 

A primary caregiver is necessary for a child’s life. It provides the support and security a child needs to explore, learn from new experiences, interact with their environment, and connect with others. Forming a trusting relationship with a parental figure or therapist can help a client form strong bonds in other relationships in their life. Attachment-focused therapy can be used in combination with other forms of counseling.  

Counseling Near Me

If you’re looking for a counselor in or around the Federal Way area, please contact Thrive Counseling Center today. We are here to help you live an emotionally healthier, more meaningful life! 

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a specialized therapy approach that focuses on restructuring unhelpful, unhealthy, and untrue thoughts.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) aims to help individuals in counseling identify how their actions, thoughts, and emotions intertwine and how these aspects can greatly affect how they feel about themselves and the world around them.

How does CBT work?

CBT is incredibly popular with therapists around the world. The root of this behavioral therapy is to recognize unhelpful behavior patterns—because when we learn to change our negative thoughts and challenge untrue assumptions, we become happier and improve our quality of life.

CBT is a form of “talking therapy” where an individual works one-on-one with a counselor to change behaviors and thought patterns. CBT does not typically focus on the past or previous life traumas—rather, it seeks to help the individual move forward and have more hope about the future.

What types of problems can CBT help with or improve?

Cognitive-behavioral therapy in Federal Way can help you if you’re struggling with any of the following:

• Negative “self-talk” or habitually being unkind to yourself
• Generalized anxiety
• OCD
• Relationship problems 
• Insomnia
• Eating disorders
• Depression
• Fear and phobias
• Coping with grief 
• Work-related stress

If you’re interested in trying cognitive-behavioral counseling in Federal Way, please contact our team today!

During family therapy, licensed family therapists meet with every family member, including children, to help address issues that one or more family members are facing. 

Family Therapy in Federal Way

Family therapy seeks to treat an individual's problems or concerns by looking at how that individual fits into a larger family unit and how the structure, communication, and dynamics within that unit influence and affect the individual.

The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy describes how an individual attending therapy is also embedded in larger, more complex family relationships. For this reason, many family therapists in Federal Way will choose to incorporate family therapy as part of an individual’s unique treatment plan in addition to maintaining individual therapy sessions. 

Family Counseling Sessions

Traditionally, a family will participate in fewer therapy sessions overall than a single individual does. Because these group counseling sessions are more brief and specific than “classic” one-on-one therapy, it’s often easier to get to the root of problems and achieve solutions more quickly.

At Thrive Counseling Center, we offer family counseling in addition to parenting support and couples counseling. No matter your family unit's needs, we can help you grow stronger and closer together by working with our licensed family therapists in Auburn, WA. 

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your child’s behaviors or by your responsibilities as a parent? If so, you are not alone. 

As a solution to this problem, we offer parenting support in Federal Way, WA in the form of parental counseling. Parental counseling exists to provide parents with the emotional and mental tools they need to thrive. Being a parent is tough work, and we believe in supporting parents along their journey in any way we can. 

Benefits of Parental Counseling

You could benefit from parental counseling if you often feel overwhelmed by your child’s behaviors or find yourself struggling to know how to best support your child. Parental counseling teaches essential skills, such as:

• Communicating with teenage children
• Knowing how to help a child during a crisis or challenge 
• Parenting when your child has an emotional or physical disability 
• Working alongside your spouse or partner to parent equally between you 

There is no shame in attending parental counseling sessions. Hundreds of families have turned to our parenting support in Federal Way when they were struggling—and your family can benefit, too! 

Contact Our Federal Way Office

If you are a parent, and you want to strengthen your relationship with your spouse and your children, we recommend parental counseling. Call our Federal Way office today at (206) 567-7267 to get started on your journey toward more effective parenting techniques!

Yes! We offer online therapy sessions for clients. At Thrive Counseling Center, we recognize that life can be hectic, making it difficult to find time for weekly therapy sessions. Nevertheless, we firmly believe that a busy schedule shouldn't prevent you from receiving the support you need. That's why we proudly offer online counseling services in Federal Way, WA!

Experience Online Counseling in Washington State

So, what exactly does online counseling entail? Essentially, it provides the same level of care as an in-person counseling session. Still, instead of meeting face-to-face, you'll video chat with your therapist from the comfort of your home, workplace, or any other location. 

Online counseling lets you maintain regular therapy sessions without commuting to our Federal Way office. It's an ideal option if you often travel, have a disability that prevents driving, work long hours, lack childcare, or have a jam-packed schedule.

With our online counseling services in Federal Way, WA, you can use a device such as a smartphone or a tablet to securely and confidentially communicate with your counselor via video. We can arrange your virtual counseling session at a time that suits you best. 

Book an Appointment with Us for Virtual Therapy

Our trained therapists welcome clients from Federal Way, Tacoma, Des Moines, Kent, and the state of Washington. With telehealth counseling and virtual therapy options, no location is too far! 

Don't let your busy life hold you back from therapy. Call us today at (206) 567-7267 to schedule your appointment for online counseling!

This is one of the most common questions we are asked. Your goals will primarily determine the length or number of sessions of counseling in Federal Way. Some goals take longer than others to achieve. 

Let’s see if we can break it down for you a little more…

The patterns or dynamics you are struggling with now didn’t happen overnight. Chances are you have been feeling this way for some time, or have struggled with a challenge for a while.

It doesn’t take as long to discover new options and heal as it took to get to where you are now, but we can’t change everything in a week or two. 

Number of Counseling Sessions in Federal Way

Typically, we will recommend a minimum investment of 6-8 sessions to really make headway with what you are struggling with. After that, we continue for as long as counseling at our Federal Way office feels useful in helping you meet your goals.  

Contact Our Federal Way Counseling Office Today

Have more questions about if counseling might be helpful for you? Please give us a call at 206-567-7267, or send us an email. We are always happy and determined to help you reach your goals, and we welcome any questions you may have. 

Are you ready to begin?

At our counseling practice, we believe that yes, online counseling is very effective for most people. 

In fact, for some clients who are anxious about the thought of meeting face-to-face with a counselor or who don’t have time to commute to our office, online counseling is the only way they’re able to get the treatment they need. 

Online Counseling in Washington

We offer online counseling in Auburn to any interested clients, whether they are current or prospective. Some of the benefits of our digital therapy include:

• Greater flexibility to work around your schedule
• No sitting in traffic or spending money on gas to travel
• E-meeting with your counselor when you have shorter bursts of time, like during your lunch break or while your child is napping
• The option for you to attend your sessions anywhere you have an internet connection 

When you participate in virtual therapy sessions, you benefit from the informality of the meetings. Our online counseling in Auburn allows you to meet from the comfort of your own home or another place you feel safe and to attend your sessions in a way that’s best for you. This could mean anything from wearing cozy sweatpants to having a soothing candle nearby— whatever will help you relax and get the most out of your time. 

Contact Our Federal Way Office

If you’d like to learn more about meeting with a counselor via our online counseling platform, please contact us today at (206) 567-7267.

Whether you’re a seasoned counseling veteran or are brand new to attending therapy, you’ve probably always imagined your sessions taking place in person. With the COVID-19 pandemic shifting our society toward more digital activities, however, you may be interested in learning about your online counseling options.

Online Therapy Appointments in Washington

Here at Thrive Counseling Center, we offer online therapy appointments to meet your telehealth needs. Even if we can’t all safely meet together, we still want to provide you with the very best counseling in Federal Way. 

Our virtual counseling appointments are very similar to in-person counseling visits—the only real difference is you can attend your sessions from the comfort of home without any commute time.

Secure Counseling Sessions

We rely on a secure, private video platform to host all of our counseling sessions. It will feel just like attending a meeting via Zoom or Skype, but with added privacy. 

You can participate in online therapy as long as you have a “smart” device with a webcam and a microphone. This device can be your phone, your laptop or desktop, or a tablet from any brand.

Your counselor will send you an email invitation with a video link before every session so you can securely connect. Then, you will meet together just as you would when you were face-to-face within the same room.

Contact Our Federal Way Office

With your online therapy visit in Federal Way, you will still meet with your counselor for the full session time and have the opportunity to schedule as many future sessions as you need. You can schedule with us online by clicking here, calling us at (206) 567-7267, or texting (206) 659-1153. 

At Thrive Counseling, we offer secure and convenient online therapy to clients throughout Washington state, including Federal Way, Tacoma, and Kent. All you need is a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer with a camera, microphone, and stable internet connection to get started.

Devices You Can Use for Online Therapy

You can access your telehealth session using:

• Smartphone (iPhone or Android)
• Tablet/iPad
• Laptop or Desktop Computer

Technology Requirements

To make the most of your session, your device should have:

• A camera for video calls
• A microphone to communicate with your therapist
• Speakers or headphones with a microphone for clear audio

A stable internet connection is also important. A Wi-Fi or wired connection with at least 10 Mbps ensures minimal interruptions, helping you stay focused on your session.

Is Online Therapy Secure?

Yes! We use HIPAA-compliant platforms to protect your privacy. Your session is encrypted, ensuring confidentiality just like an in-person visit.

Online Therapy in Washington State

Online therapy makes professional counseling more accessible and convenient than ever. If you have any questions about getting set up for online therapy, please reach out! We’re happy to help you troubleshoot technical concerns, recommend the best setup for a smooth experience, and guide you through the process so you can focus on what truly matters: your well-being.

Absolutely! At Thrive Counseling Center, we work hard to provide much-needed support to neurodiverse adults and their families. For many neurodiverse adults who are in a romantic relationship, this also means offering couples counseling. 

Partnerships with two neurotypical individuals face different challenges and roadblocks than partnerships where one or both partners have neurodiverse minds. Our counselors understand this, and we choose to offer neurodiverse couples therapy in Federal Way and online for people who want to strengthen their communication skills and have healthier, happier relationships. 

If you, your partner, or both of you identify as neurodiverse, there is a place for you here in our counseling office. 

Neurodiverse Couples Counseling in Federal Way

Our counseling sessions can help you and your partner:

• Embrace the neurodiversity in your relationship rather than hiding it or feeling ashamed
• Both learn how to advocate for yourselves and ask for what you need in a neurodiverse relationship
• Express your feelings in a way that both partners can understand and process
• Learn to be patient with one another when situations are more challenging than they might be for a neurotypical couple

Contact Our Counseling Team Today

If you’ve been searching for “neurodiverse couples counseling near me” in Federal Way, we can help. Our counseling team is accepting new clients and can schedule couples counseling for you and your partner either in-person or via telehealth, depending on which is more comfortable and convenient for you. 

To get started, please call us at (206) 567-7267 or send us a text at (206) 278-2248 today.

Workplaces can be challenging, especially for neurodiverse adults who may experience difficulties with communication, sensory overload, or time management. Therapy provides a supportive space to develop skills and strategies for thriving in a professional setting.

4 Ways Therapy Can Help You at Work

1. Requesting Accommodations — A therapist can help you identify your needs and communicate them effectively to your employer. We believe this can help you get the right support for success.
2. Managing Workplace Dynamics — Therapy can help you develop strategies for better workplace relationships. Our therapists can help you navigate office politics, handle miscommunications, and much more. 
3. Coping with Sensory Overload — Loud environments, bright lights, or overwhelming stimuli can be tough. Your Federal Way therapist can help you develop grounding techniques and coping strategies to manage sensory challenges.
4. Improving Time Management and Productivity — Many neurodiverse adults struggle with task prioritization and organization. Therapy can introduce tools like structured routines, timers, and productivity hacks to keep you on track.

Counseling for Neurodiverse Adults in Federal Way and Tacoma

At Thrive Counseling Center, we offer counseling for neurodiverse adults in Federal Way and Tacoma, helping individuals create a workplace experience that supports their strengths and well-being. Schedule a session today to start building strategies that work for you. We also offer online counseling!

At Thrive Counseling Center, we regularly provide counseling for neurodiverse adults in Federal Way, WA. 

Challenges Neurodiverse Individuals Face

Because living in a largely neurotypical society can be challenging to those with neurodiverse minds, our team of counseling professionals works hard to develop treatment and coping strategies to help neurodiverse individuals navigate the complexities of life. We accomplish this by focusing our therapies on common areas of concern such as romantic relationships, friendships, independent living, and the workplace. 

Our goal is that our counseling for neurodiverse adults will help those individuals feel:

• Supported
• Confident
• Educated 
• Capable
• Trusted
• Respected 

We offer therapy sessions both for neurodiverse adults and their loved ones so that everyone can gain a better understanding of neurodiversity and come to truly appreciate the role it plays in their relationships.

Working with Families of Neurodiverse Individuals

We work with families, couples, friends, and parents who want to improve the way they communicate and learn more about how neurodiverse adults view the world. We teach those with neurodiversity how to more effectively engage with other members of society and how to improve the quality of their interactions with their peers.

Because we celebrate neurodiversity and see it as a gift, we offer counseling from a unique perspective that helps strengthen neurodiverse relationships. 

Schedule a Session in Federal Way

If you would like to schedule a session of counseling for neurodiverse adults in Federal Way, please contact our licensed therapists today. 

In the counseling world, we often use the term “neurodiverse.” Neurodiversity refers to situations where brains respond differently to information and stimuli than the average “typical” brain. Neurodiverse people respond to and interact with the world around them in a nontraditional way that other people might see as strange or even inappropriate. 

Neurodiversity can be especially difficult for children who are trying to figure out their place in the world and how to best interact with their peers. Common neurodiverse conditions include Autism, Asperger’s, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, ADD and ADHD, learning disabilities, and speech disorders. 

Benefits of Neurodiversity Counseling

Are you searching for counseling for a neurodiverse child in Federal Way? At Thrive Counseling Center, our trained therapists work with neurodiverse children to help them develop social skills that strengthen their interactions and relationships with others. Neurodiverse children often fail to pick up on social cues or to know how to act in group settings, which can make other children feel uncomfortable.

Our caring counselors understand the significant challenges that neurodiverse children face. Adjusting to social norms and developing “acceptable” social behaviors is hard even for neurotypical children. For this reason, we take our time with our neurodiverse clients and slowly tackle issues one at a time. 

Neurodiverse children often feel overwhelmed in standard social settings. Individual and family counseling sessions offer a safe space where these children can openly share their feelings and work through their struggles. Our therapists understand how to work with neurodiverse brains and will target specific problem areas with your child.

Schedule Your Child's Neurodiversity Counseling in Federal Way Today

If you are ready to schedule counseling for your neurodiverse child in Federal Way, our therapists can see you almost immediately. Please contact our counseling office today at (206) 567-7267 to learn more. 

At Thrive Counseling Center, we aim to create a supportive environment for neurodiverse clients so they feel welcome, safe, respected, and heard––a place they feel like they belong. As therapists, we strive to help our clients facilitate growth instead of direct or demand it. 

We are here to help them realize their potential and help them use their abilities and talents to support themselves. These tools can help them identify their strengths to build insight, live a meaningful life, and thrive. 

Experienced, Licensed Therapists 

Our licensed therapists can help neurodiverse children reach their full potential through destigmatization, inclusion, and targeted therapies. We give neurodiverse children the opportunity to express themselves and their needs.

We may also engage in play therapy and other inclusive, affirming approaches. We focus on their behavior, communication, ways of expressing and being, and what makes them unique as growing people with budding personalities and perspectives. Our primary goal is cultivating trust and positive relationships so your child can live a happier life as their most authentic self. 

Supportive Neurodiversity Counseling in Federal Way 

Thrive Counseling Center offers neurodiverse counseling for children. Please contact us today to schedule your child’s consultation with one of our licensed therapists in Federal Way.