Brainspotting Therapists in Tacoma, WA

Welcome, I'm happy you are here! As a psychotherapist and veterinary social worker I focus on the intersection of mental health and the human-animal bond. I wholeheartedly understand the importance of the interconnectedness between humans, animals, nature, and the therapeutic value of these relationships. I will honor, support, and integrate your unique connection with the human-animal bond and how it impacts and enriches your therapeutic process and healing at every level. As a clinician for 30 years, and Washington State's pioneering veterinary social worker offering the broadest range of services for over 10 years, I bring both expertise and empathy to support every aspect of the human-animal connection within mental health.

Seeking help can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. I take the time to truly understand you and your symptoms. Together, we will explore your options, make necessary adjustments, and check in regularly to ensure your treatment aligns with your goals. At Relief Mental Health, you are more than a diagnosis, and medication management is more than just a prescription. It would be a privilege to walk beside you and work together to help you feel better with care that is steady, supportive, and designed entirely around you. If you are ready to take the next step, please let me know how I can best support you.

Hi! My name is Anna Darbonne (pronounced Dahr-bon, like a bonfire), I'm a Clinical Psychologist, author, entrepreneur, and mama. I help high achieving, self-reflective clients to cope with life transitions, feel great about themselves and their lives, and to transform grief or challenging experiences into meaningful personal growth opportunities. I am a firm believer in the healing power of laughter and play, that the best way to care for others is to prioritize caring for ourselves, that relationships don't end at death, and that ice cream is one of the best inventions ever!

We are a counseling center that focus on relationships. Whether you are looking to improve your relationship, learn to coparent with your ex, want premarital counseling, would like to improve your family relationships, we have a therapist to help. LGBTQ friendly, marriage counseling, living together or partners not married are all welcome. Many therapists don't take additional training which is required to do couples work well. We have an extensive training program so your therapist will know how to work with your situation.

I’m Dr. Ilyssa Swartout, a licensed psychologist dedicated to helping adults and couples heal from past wounds and create meaningful change. My approach blends warmth, presence, and evidence-based therapy to help you move beyond old patterns and reconnect with your sense of worth and wholeness. My background includes over 20 years of mentorship with James Bugental, Ph.D., founder of Humanistic Psychotherapy, and advanced training in EMDR, Brainspotting, Gestalt Therapy, and Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS). These approaches support healing from trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties by addressing both emotional and body-based experiences. As an EMDR Consultant and Certified In-Depth Therapist, I guide clients and other professionals toward lasting transformation and self-understanding. Therapy is a courageous step toward healing and growth. Together, we’ll create a safe and supportive space for you to explore, recover, and thrive.

Tacoma is home to Joint Base Lewis-McChord — one of the largest military installations in the United States — and a significant portion of its therapy community is oriented toward the needs of active-duty service members, veterans, and military families navigating trauma, PTSD, and the emotional complexity of military life. The city has undergone significant revitalization in recent decades, with a growing arts and healthcare economy alongside the military and port sectors, and therapists frequently work with the identity and adjustment challenges of a city transforming its self-image. MultiCare Health System and CHI Franciscan provide institutional mental health resources alongside a growing private therapy community. Tacoma's diverse population — including large Pacific Islander, Black, and Latino communities — drives demand for culturally affirming therapists, and the University of Washington Tacoma feeds clinical training into the local community.

Gender ID

	87%	Female
	13%	Male

Session Type

	71%	In Person and Online
	29%	Online Only

Top Specialties

71%	Trauma and PTSD
57%	Women's Issues
57%	Depression
57%	Self Esteem
57%	Loss or Grief
57%	Anxiety or Fears
43%	Stress

Ages Served

100%	Adult
71%	Senior
43%	Young Adult
29%	Teen
14%	Children

Client Focus

86%	Women
71%	Men
57%	Christian
43%	Military / Veterans
29%	Buddhist

Brainspotting therapists in Tacoma, Washington WA

Rachel Wright

Dr. Dominique Wilson

Bamboo Center for Grief, Growth, & Well-being

Relationship Therapy Center - serving individuals and couples in CA online and in the Sacramento area

Ilyssa Swartout