Business Details
Your Mental Health Partner in Tacoma
North Tacoma Psychotherapy is a dedicated mental health practice specializing in transpersonal psychotherapy, yoga therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches. With over a decade of clinical experience, our practice integrates Western psychological frameworks with Eastern wellness traditions to address emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. Our founder, K. Armand PhD LMHC, combines expertise in mental health counseling with advanced training in yoga therapy, having studied yoga since 1978 and earned a PhD through yoga therapy research. We offer personalized therapeutic sessions that blend counseling, psychotherapy, and yoga-based practices to help clients cultivate self-awareness, emotional resilience, and holistic wellness. Our approach emphasizes collaborative care, drawing from attachment theory, humanistic psychology, and transpersonal frameworks to support clients in navigating anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges.We maintain an insurance-friendly practice and provide flexible payment options, including sliding scale availability. Our services incorporate breathwork, mindfulness practices, and Ayurvedic principles to create sustainable pathways for mental health improvement. Clients benefit from both in-person sessions in Tacoma's Proctor District and remote options through phone or online platforms. We prioritize ethical care grounded in non-harming principles (Ahimsa) and emphasize client empowerment through self-study and community connection. Our practice reflects decades of combined experience in mental health education, having served as adjunct faculty at multiple institutions while maintaining active clinical practice.
Services
Psychotherapy
Yoga Therapy
Counseling
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Online Sessions
Highlights and features
- Over 25 years of combined yoga therapy and mental health expertise
- Insurance-friendly practice with preferred provider status
- Integrates Western psychology with Eastern wellness traditions
- Offers sliding scale payment options for accessibility
- Combines counseling with evidence-based mindfulness practices
What people say
New perspective on life
Drug-free recovery success
Clear-eyed communication
Holistic lifestyle development
Mindfulness integration
Services
Psychotherapy
Our psychotherapy services combine Western psychological theories with Eastern wellness practices to address anxiety, depression, and emotional challenges. Using evidence-based techniques like mindfulness and breathwork, we help clients develop self-awareness and emotional resilience. Sessions focus on creating sustainable wellness through personalized treatment plans that integrate cognitive therapy and somatic practices.
Yoga Therapy
This specialized therapy blends yoga postures, breathing exercises, and Ayurvedic principles to improve mental and physical well-being. Tailored sessions use restorative poses, pranayama, and meditation to reduce stress and enhance body-mind connection. Our approach follows traditional yoga psychology while complementing conventional mental health treatments.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
We teach mindfulness techniques to help clients stay grounded in the present moment. Through guided practices and therapeutic dialogue, clients learn to observe thoughts without judgment while developing self-compassion. This approach effectively reduces anxiety and improves emotional regulation through consistent daily practice.
Online Counseling
Remote therapy sessions provide accessible mental health care through secure video conferencing. This option maintains the same therapeutic quality as in-person visits while offering flexibility for clients with scheduling challenges or mobility limitations. Virtual sessions work effectively for ongoing counseling and mindfulness instruction.
Breathwork Therapy
Specialized breathing techniques improve mental clarity and emotional stability by regulating the autonomic nervous system. Clients learn pranayama practices tailored to their specific needs, which can reduce anxiety symptoms and enhance overall well-being through conscious breathing patterns and diaphragmatic techniques.
People
K. Armand PhD LMHC
Transpersonal Psychotherapist
Dr. Armand combines 25+ years of yoga practice with clinical mental health expertise. A licensed counselor in Washington state, she earned her PhD through yoga therapy research and has taught at multiple universities while maintaining active clinical practice.
Questions
Do you accept insurance?
We provide documentation for insurance reimbursement and are preferred providers with major insurers including Aetna, Blue Cross, and United Healthcare.
What therapy approaches do you use?
We combine counseling, psychotherapy, and yoga therapy with mindfulness practices, breathwork, and Ayurvedic principles for comprehensive mental health care.
Are sliding scale options available?
Yes, we reserve several weekly slots for clients needing reduced fee services through our sliding scale payment program.
What mental health issues do you treat?
Our practice specializes in anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, and emotional wellness through integrative therapeutic approaches.
Do you offer remote sessions?
We provide phone and online therapy options for clients who prefer virtual sessions or require remote access to care.
