Business Details
We are a dedicated private practice led by Kirsten Devlin, a licensed psychotherapist with more than two decades of clinical experience serving the Tacoma community. Our work is grounded in rigorous academic training, including a Master's degree in Applied Behavioral Science from Bastyr University and specialized postgraduate externships in adult and couples therapy. We hold Washington State licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist, and our professional standing is reflected in our Clinical Memberships with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, the Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, and EMDRIA. We continually pursue advanced education in evidence-based treatment modalities to ensure our clients receive the most current and effective care available. Our clinical approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and EMDR, tailored to the unique circumstances of each individual and couple.
We are committed to creating a safe, respectful therapeutic environment where clients can break painful patterns, heal from trauma, and cultivate deeper connection. Our mission is straightforward: to help you feel better and reach your goals as efficiently as possible. We honor the trust placed in us by serving diverse populations, including LGBTQ individuals, with professionalism and empathy. Over the years, we have refined a direct yet nurturing methodology that empowers lasting transformation. We invite you to experience the difference that decades of specialized expertise can make in your healing journey.
We are committed to creating a safe, respectful therapeutic environment where clients can break painful patterns, heal from trauma, and cultivate deeper connection. Our mission is straightforward: to help you feel better and reach your goals as efficiently as possible. We honor the trust placed in us by serving diverse populations, including LGBTQ individuals, with professionalism and empathy. Over the years, we have refined a direct yet nurturing methodology that empowers lasting transformation. We invite you to experience the difference that decades of specialized expertise can make in your healing journey.
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of clinical psychotherapy experience since 1999.
- We hold Washington State licensure and Clinical Membership with AAMFT.
- We are certified in EMDR therapy and a member of EMDRIA.
- We integrate evidence-based modalities tailored to each client.
- We provide affirming, inclusive care for LGBTQ individuals and couples.
Services
Individual Therapy
We provide one-on-one counseling for adults navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, PTSD, grief, and stress management. Our approach integrates EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction to address the root causes of emotional pain. Clients benefit from a safe, confidential environment where evidence-based techniques accelerate personal growth and lasting relief.
Couples Therapy
We help couples improve communication, resolve conflict, and rebuild intimacy using Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Systems Counseling. Our sessions address codependency, parenting struggles, and recurring relational patterns that create distance. Partners benefit from a structured, empathetic process designed to foster deeper connection and mutual understanding.
EMDR Therapy
We offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing as a specialized treatment for trauma, childhood abuse, and unresolved painful memories. As a certified EMDR clinician and EMDRIA member, we apply this evidence-based modality to help clients reprocess distressing experiences efficiently. This service accelerates healing from PTSD and other trauma-related symptoms.
Trauma Counseling
We support clients recovering from traumatic experiences, including childhood abuse and recent adverse events, using a blend of EMDR and trauma-informed techniques. Our trauma-focused work helps individuals process painful memories and reclaim a sense of safety. Clients experience reduced symptoms of hypervigilance, anxiety, and emotional numbness through structured therapeutic intervention.
Telehealth Counseling
We primarily deliver secure telehealth sessions to provide flexible access to mental health care throughout Washington State, with limited in-person appointments available in Tacoma. This format allows clients to engage in meaningful therapeutic work from the comfort of their own environment. Telehealth expands access to specialized care for individuals and couples with demanding schedules.
