If I could give Elizabeth Humes zero stars, I would. What a terrible woman. I saw her all of once,…read morewhere she on the spot diagnosed me (which seemed very, very unprofessional) and immediately started hocking incredibly expensive, sketchy procedures. Then, before our next session, fired me as a client stating I needed "more therapy". Absolutely should not be helping people, if you can even call it that.

My wife and I needed help. I found Liz Humes on line and read about her counseling method in her…read morebio, It states "Core Beliefs that may be in conflict with their ability to love". She was a perfect match to figure out the baggage that has been killing a 20 year marriage. We didn't spend too much time hashing out arguments, we weren't there to fight, we spent most of the time understanding ourselves and each other. Liz had us take some tests and showed us what make us tick inside. I was able to finally understand after 30 YEARS why my wife does what she does and she now understands why I do what I do! We still carry our baggage and now know how it has actually kept us together but it is so much lighter. Our weekly sessions became "date night" for us. The emotional lights were going on and we learned how not to be hurt by our actions towards each other it was just the way we love. We ended our therapy and all is good still. I would like to know though if Liz has any more techniques make a great marriage even better.

I can't say enough good things about Tanya. When I met with her, it was at the darkest part of my…read moreentire life. I was lost and failing miserably at adulting. She never once judged me or made me feel like a lesser person. Instead she listened. She cared. She helped me find solutions and encouraged me. She completely helped turn my life around, and to this day I am truly grateful because I became the person I always wanted to be because of her. Tanya has a talent for understanding people individually and she has the gift of empathy. That is so hard to find in counselors! She's not just a therapist. She's an ally. I guarantee if you put your trust in her you will get amazing results in your journey forward.

From the owner: Individual, couples and family counseling. Specializing in anxiety, depression, OCD, interpersonal…read morerelationship problems, life transitions, senior and aging complexities.

I am so glad I was able to find Lisa. She is very thorough, careful and pays close attention to…read moredetails. She is very friendly, offers good advice and is very easy to talk to. Her office office employees are an added bonus. I highly recommend Lisa Katon

Folks seeking sensitivity or empathy, consider looking elsewhere. This practitioner goes to…read moreEXTREME lengths to collect background information but made little to no connection to very real underlying issues that my husband and I disclosed before our first couples meeting. Did she even read everything we had been asked to provide?? In our two sessions, Ms. Katon revealed a defensive attitude, impatience, and offered no demonstration of compassion. We were also taken aback by inappropriate offhand remarks (laughingly suggesting, for example, that we "go home and have make-up sex" as we were leaving our first session -- where "sex" had not even been mentioned!! Really?!) Such a loaded comment could throw a grenade into many relationships; couples seeking help from a "professional" while struggling to move forward. This is one example of inappropriate "treatment" with little to no genuine understanding of how vulnerable new clients can be when seeking therapeutic assistance. After two sessions (we did not return) it became clear that this practitioner has real and present issues of her own to resolve. If you do move in her direction for therapy, proceed with caution, know that she is direct to a fault (insensitive), and watch for other red flags -- of which there are many.

Although the front desk staff was pleasant, I can't say the rest of my experience was. I had a…read morelegal incident in which alcohol was involved so I was ordered to do a chemical dependency evaluation. I admitted to the counselor that I have been intoxicated a few times in my life, and at the end of the session he said "well, I don't think you have a problem"...I was slightly relieved and asked him if he was going to state that in the evaluation and he said no, that he did see an issue. Problem #1: Ultimate contradiction. He then said he thinks I am chemically dependent. CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT. 6 MONTHS OF DEPENDENCY TREATMENT. no. When I asked him how on earth he could think that, he said "well, I think you would benefit from some education. Problem #2: There is a difference between "some" alcohol education, and 6 months of dependency treatment. I thanked him for his time and quickly made an appointment for a second evaluation somewhere else. I took the eval from Olalla to the new place, re-did the tests, and that counselor said no way can I be considered chemically dependent. I am so glad I got the second evaluation. Moral of the story: If you have an alcohol related incident, this place will find you chemically dependent even if you have no history of alcohol abuse in the past.

From the owner: Gig Harbor Counseling, the outpatient program provides confidential, comprehensive assessments to…read moreevaluate an individual's progression with addiction. High quality treatment services conducted in a small, private, family oriented setting. We provide intensive outpatient counseling, relapse prevention, substance abuse, education groups, aftercare groups, etc.

Angela Teft listens and helps you figure out what to do next. it's very important to find a…read moreprovider who cares enough to hear why your feeling the way you do. we all know ourselves better then anyone else right!! Angela has been the only provider who listened and is willing to help me find what works for me. i appreciate being heard and knowing someone understands.

Every dr and therapist should want to find out this important fact so that the people can be…read moreproperly educated and treated. Not everything is mental illness and not everyone needs to be treated with medication. This is happening to ma people and if not addressed soon it will happen to all of us. We need to recognize the source and stop this asap. https://open.substack.com/pub/anamihalceamdphd/p/cognitive-liberty-mind-control-new?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Great mission statement-Sea Mar is very supportive of the community and they do a lot. Higher ups…read morehave been helpful & responsive, there is real commitment and caring there. The Gig Harbor clinic in my opinion needs major help and restructuring.

A few years ago while googling around trying to find good information on local counselors, I found…read moreMargy's profile. If you're in a position now where you are looking for a LMHC or Life Coach to help you work on some stuff- I strongly recommend her. Margy is a great listener, which really, every Life Coach/Therapist should be. The little something extra she brings to the table is her ability to take what you've told her and help you formulate the next step. I have so many friends who've told me they didn't have a good experience in therapy because they just felt like all they did was talk about their problems. Margy's gift is her ability to listen to what you're saying, work with you to get to the heart of the issue, and then start working with you on a path to a happier life. Taking that step to go talk to someone can be scary, but she's worth it.

He is a God send! Great listener, amazing advice and the ability to properly diagnose on the spot!read more

I credit Dr. Varu with saving my life. I truly do…read more Without insurance, and without much hope for my mental state, I was lucky enough to find Dr. Varu. His cash pay rates were very reasonable, which made it easy for me visit him. Dr. Varu asked very direct, succinct questions to diagnose and get to know me. We quickly identified my needs and started a very basic medication regimen. My progress steadily improved under Dr. Varu's care. Within a few weeks I was feeling and living much better. In a few months I felt I was truly normal for the first time. Over almost 5 years of semi-quarterly visits, Dr. Varu has kept an eye on me, asked about my life, shared a bit of his, and even given me some good fatherly advice when I needed it. It's too bad that I've moved out of state. I will miss my visits. (Thanks, doc. I followed your advice and I'm now in the highest paying job I've ever had -- more than double my previous salary!) While Dr. Varu is an excellent listener and he does show great empathy, I feel his strength is getting at root causes using sound medical science. I very much appreciate how he found medication for me that did not leave me feeling dulled or empty or edgy. Yes, I'm sure we could have talked forever about my awful childhood. But just one visit and a skillful prescription is what put me on the right track to health, productivity, and happiness. Thank you, Dr. Varu!