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Military life comes with unique struggles that can have lasting effects on veterans and their families. The stress of service, war-related trauma, and adjustment coming back to civilian life can all take their toll. Members of the military and their loved ones may develop mental health concerns like PTSD, depression, and anxiety, making life more difficult than it could be.

This is where therapy can help. Whether you are located in downtown Federal Way, the suburbs of Federal Way, other nearby places such as Burien, Puyallup, or anywhere else in Washington, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Common Issues Military Veterans and Families Face

Here are some of the most prevalent issues facing veterans and military families:

  • Veterans: Combat injuries, addictions to narcotics, alcoholism, difficulties getting reacclimated to the civilian world, mental issues like anxiety and PTSD.
  • Military families: worry and sadness during deployment, concern for the well-being of the military member, financial struggles, a fear of being uprooted, lack of control, mental conditions like depression and anxiety, vicarious trauma.

It’s normal to have difficulty during military service or after exiting the military, and that’s why veteran and military family counseling exists. If you or your family are struggling, we recommend you explore your therapy options.

Seek Veteran/Military Family Counseling Now!

A licensed counselor will work with you and your family to explore and resolve the mental and emotional issues holding you back from enjoying life to its fullest. And Mental Health Match can help you find an experienced therapist in your area. Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Meghan Davidson
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explore the things that are important to you and that make you feel stuck. We'll create goals that feel achievable and discover what does or doesn't work for you. Therapy is personal so we'll work together to make it work for you.


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explore the things that are important to you and that make you feel stuck. We'll create goals that feel achievable and discover what does or doesn't work for you. Therapy is personal so we'll work together to make it work for you.

Something to know about my approach is:

I'm active listener and also like to include humor. I use various evidence-based approaches and really lean into the relationship we build together to figure out a plan for moving forward.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Assault
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Self-Harm
  • Trauma
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Kelly Allred
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Focus on both addressing your challenges and harnessing your strengths. My aim is to create a space where you feel respected, supported, and empowered to reach your goals.


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Focus on both addressing your challenges and harnessing your strengths. My aim is to create a space where you feel respected, supported, and empowered to reach your goals.

Something to know about my approach is:

It's evidence-based. The techniques and strategies that we will talk about in therapy have been shown by research to be effective for what you are dealing with.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationship Skills
  • Stress
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Shannon Atherton
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Therapy is a beautiful journey that I am thankful to get to go on with each client I work with. I act as a guide, teacher, and support throughout the process.


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Therapy is a beautiful journey that I am thankful to get to go on with each client I work with. I act as a guide, teacher, and support throughout the process.

Something to know about my approach is:

In addition to traditional talk therapy, I use CBT and schema therapy to help clients address irritational thoughts and maladaptive beliefs that may be impacting their mental health so that they can get to the root problem and make lasting changes.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Social Anxiety
  • Substance Use
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Angela Beckman
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Together, we address feelings of overwhelm and the struggle to prioritize self-care. By understanding the role of the autonomic nervous system in their emotions and thoughts, we explore triggers and learn effective techniques for feeling better.


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Together, we address feelings of overwhelm and the struggle to prioritize self-care. By understanding the role of the autonomic nervous system in their emotions and thoughts, we explore triggers and learn effective techniques for feeling better.

Something to know about my approach is:

I incorporate principles of the polyvagal theory that shows how the nervous system plays a big role in what we are feeling both physically and emotionally and how to keep ourselves from getting stuck in the fight or flight or freeze state.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Complex Trauma
  • Life Transitions
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Distress
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Darren Hunt
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I can be of service to all people, including those with the following challenges: anger, anxiety, boundaries, coping skills, couples counseling, depression, grief, men's issues, relationship issues, stress management, substance use, and trauma.


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I can be of service to all people, including those with the following challenges: anger, anxiety, boundaries, coping skills, couples counseling, depression, grief, men's issues, relationship issues, stress management, substance use, and trauma.

Something to know about my approach is:

Peer reviewed research suggests that the most vital aspect of a strong therapeutic relationship is trust, and building a genuine connection. This allows for feelings of vulnerability and honest communication in sharing thoughts, beliefs and feelings.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Alcohol
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Codependency
  • Confidence
  • Coping Skills
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Drug Use
  • Grief
  • Life Adjustment
  • Men
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma
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Darren Hunt remote and phone therapy in Oregon, Washington