Parenting therapists in Olympia, WA
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Parenting
Larry Nussbaum, LIFE JOURNEY CENTEER
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LSCSW, LISCW
I am the father of three adult sons, two of which are teachers. Besides this experience I grew up in a family of seven children, have lead numerous parenting classes, and for three years taught a Marriage and Family class at the college level.
46 Years Experience
In-Person in Olympia, WA 98501
Online in Olympia, WA
Parenting
Tracy L. Morris
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS LMFT
I found the concept of Family so intriguing as a youth, I decided to get a college degree in it! For me, recognizing that Family is, indeed, a concept constructed by culture and society is crucially important to how Parenting is approached. In no other realm of 'regular' human life do our hauting ghosts come out to play as fervently as when we are parenting children. I work with clients to explore and become clear on their 'ghosts' and then move forward toward the parent they also wanted to be.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Olympia, WA
Online in Olympia, WA
Parenting
Rebecca Gallagher
Therapist
In my work with individuals, couples and families, I am passionate about helping my clients explore what is holding them back from living their best lives. I am an active and supportive listener and will help you identify and meet your own goals for health and happiness.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Olympia, WA
Parenting
Melanie Carey
Counselor/Therapist, LMHCA
Parenting can be deeply meaningful and also emotionally complex, especially when old patterns, stress, and attachment experiences get activated in the day-to-day relationship with your child. Many parents find themselves feeling stretched thin, reactive in ways they don’t fully understand, or carrying guilt and self-criticism even when they are doing their best.
In therapy, we create space to slow down and make sense of what is happening beneath the surface of parenting stress. This includes exploring emotional triggers, nervous system responses, and the ways your own early experiences may be shaping how you show up with your child.
Rather than focusing on “perfect parenting” or quick behavior fixes, this work supports a deeper understanding of your internal experience in moments of overwhelm. From a psychodynamic and trauma-informed lens, we look at how patterns are passed down, and how they can be gently interrupted with awareness, compassion, and support.
Using Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapy, we also pay attention to the body-based “felt sense” that often arises in challenging parenting moments — the tightening, urgency, or emotional flooding that can be difficult to think through in real time. Learning to stay with and listen to these internal signals can create more choice, regulation, and responsiveness over time.
This work is not about eliminating difficult emotions in parenting, but about increasing your capacity to stay present with them without becoming overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself.
Many clients find that as their own nervous system becomes more regulated and understood, their relationships with their children begin to shift naturally — with more ease, repair, and connection becoming possible.
This approach is especially supportive for highly sensitive parents, parents navigating trauma histories, and those who want to break intergenerational patterns while staying deeply connected to their children.
2 Years Experience
Online in Olympia, WA (Online Only)
Parenting
Rabia Subhani
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I have been teaching parents of neurodivergent children about compassionate, mindfulness-based parenting for about 15 years now and have created my own program around this which incorporates mindfulness, compassion, neuroscience, and positive psychology.
17 Years Experience
Online in Olympia, WA (Online Only)
Parenting therapists in Olympia, WA Statistics
Parenting therapists in Olympia, WA average 18 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Family Systems Therapy (39%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (38%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 73% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
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| 32% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 36% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Teen |
| 55% | Senior |
| 32% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 27% | Christian |