Find a Therapist in Auburn, WA

Alexis Rossi is a passionate and experienced licensed clinical social worker with over 14 years of dedication in the mental health field. She is committed to guiding individuals and couples seeking improvement, peace, and balance on their journey towards betterment. Known for her culturally sensitive and trauma-focused approach, Alexis welcomes clients who are ready to engage deeply in the therapeutic process, aiming to uncover and address the underlying issues they face. With a person-centered, solution-focused, and connection-driven philosophy, Alexis collaborates with her clients to identify their challenges and co-create effective strategies for overcoming them. She provides a warm and judgment-free space, inviting individuals to come as they are and embark on their path to healing. Alexis truly believes that this process can also be enjoyable, ensuring that clients feel supported and empowered throughout their journey.

Seattle is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, holding an MSW and LISCW, with a degree from San Diego State University, where they graduated in 2011. They believe deeply in empowerment and the discovery of strengths in their clients that may often go unnoticed. Understanding the challenges of the therapeutic process, Seattle strives to create a safe and comforting space for clients, fostering insight and facilitating positive change. Each session is uniquely structured around the individual’s needs, valuing personal experiences and expression as essential elements of the therapeutic journey. Seattle focuses on guiding clients through their struggles, ensuring they never feel alone in their quest for emotional well-being. Their expertise encompasses treatment for stress, mood disorders, and diverse challenges, including support for children who have been institutionalized, individuals affected by sexual exploitation, military personnel grappling with trauma, and those dealing with chronic mental illness, addiction, and more. Employing a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Seattle tailors their methods to effectively address a wide array of situations. Additionally, they offer case management and advocacy services to connect clients with appropriate community resources, ensuring comprehensive support on the path to healing.

Sala Tauanuu Afalava is a dedicated counselor with a profound understanding of the challenges that many individuals face. Though it may seem that they have everything under control, unresolved pain from past trauma can take a significant toll on their mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Years of carrying unresolved issues often lead to feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, and the struggle of maintaining a facade that becomes increasingly burdensome. Sala recognizes that many are tired of living up to the expectations of others while grappling with their own. With compassion and insight, they support clients in navigating transparent conversations about their past, guiding them toward a life free from guilt and the weight of external responsibilities. Sala is committed to helping individuals foster healthy relationships and establish personal boundaries to reclaim their lives. Operating an exclusively online private practice, they provide accessible and quality psychotherapy, enabling clients to seamlessly integrate therapy into their busy lives. Through a supportive and empathetic approach, Sala is here to assist clients in their journey towards healing and growth.

Stronger You Counseling offers quality and ethical mental health care, tailored to the individual needs, values, and circumstances of clients. With an understanding of accessibility issues, chemical sensitivities, and the challenges faced by the immunocompromised, all sessions are conducted in a controlled environment chosen by the client. The counselor, a licensed mental health professional with credentials in MS and MDiv, has a wealth of experience serving diverse populations including POC, LGBTQ+, and those facing socioeconomic challenges. Having personally navigated trauma and witnessed the profound effects of relationships, the therapist is acutely aware of the difficulties many face but believes in the possibility of hope and positive change. Specializing in building stronger, healthier relationships with self and others, Stronger You Counseling is dedicated to providing mental health support when and where it is needed most. With an array of therapeutic techniques such as Trauma-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused therapy, and more, coupled with flexible scheduling options, clients can engage in therapy that seamlessly fits into their lives. Everyone deserves the support of a professional committed to facilitating meaningful change.