Meet the Counselors at Thrive Counseling Center

Welcome to Thrive Counseling Center and our therapist team! 

Research shows time and time again that the strongest predictor of the effectiveness of counseling is a good relationship between you and your therapist. We consistently find this to be true and will support you in finding the therapist that is the right fit for you

We invite you to take a look through our providers and feel into who might be a good fit for you. Sometimes it's a connection with a provider's picture, sometimes it's their background and experience, sometimes you might really prefer to work with a male therapist, or sometimes with a female therapist.

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You can also just trust your intuition and go with who you feel drawn to. Or, if you would like some help in making a decision about which therapist is right for you, give us a call or send us an email. We are available and ready to help you make that decision.

We are extremely proud to have such an amazing team of providers serving Federal Way, Des Moines, Tacoma, Kent, Auburn, and the surrounding communities. Whomever you choose to work with, you will be in good hands.

Caitlin Wade, LMFTA

Caitlin Wade

LMFTA

She/Her

Currently Accepting New Clients
Ages: 4+
Types of Therapy: Adult Counseling, Child Counseling, Teen Counseling, Parent Support, Family Counseling, Gender-Affirming …

Eric Gross, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate

Eric Gross

LMHCA

He/Him

Currently Accepting New Clients
Ages: 10+
Types of Therapy: Adult Counseling, Child Counseling, Teen Counseling, Gender-Affirming Counseling, Neurodivergent-Affirming (Autism, ASD, …

Morgan Fischer, Licensed Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical

Morgan Fischer

LSWAIC

She/Her

Currently Accepting New Clients
Ages: 16+
Types of Therapy: Adult Counseling, Teen Counseling, LGBTQIA+ Affirming Counseling, Parent Support
Virtual Telehealth …

Kenny Davis, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Kenneth Davis

LMHC

He/Him

Not Accepting New Clients
Ages: 14+
Types of Therapy: Adult Counseling, Teen Counseling, LGBTQIA+ Affirming Counseling, Trans & Non-Binary Affirming …

Christina Bearer , MA, LMHCA, SUDP-T

Christina Bearer

MA, LMHCA, SUDP-T

They/Them

Currently Accepting New Clients
Ages: 14+
Types of Therapy: Adult Counseling, Teen Counseling, Relationship and Marriage Counseling, LGBTQIA+ Affirming Counseling, …

Federal Way Counselor Todd Sadler , MA, LMHC, NBCC

Todd Sadler

MA, LMHC

Currently Accepting New Clients
Ages: 20+
Types of Therapy: Adult Counseling, Relationship and Marriage Counseling

In-Office Appointments: Tuesday and Thursday

Carrie Judd, MSW, LICSW

Carrie Judd

LICSW

She/Her

Not Accepting New Clients
Ages: 10+
Types of Therapy: Adult Counseling, Child Counseling,Teen Counseling, Family Counseling, Parent Support, Gender-Affirming Counseling

Rae Stewart , LMFTA

Rae Stewart

LMFTA

She/Her

Currently Accepting New Clients
Ages: 13+
Types of Therapy: Adult Counseling, Teen Counseling, Relationship & Marriage Counseling,  Family Counseling, LGBTQIA+ …

Delaney Lopez , LMFTA

Delaney Lopez

LMFTA

She/Her

Not Accepting New Clients
Ages: 6+
Types of Therapy: Adult Counseling, Teen Counseling, LGBTQIA+ Affirming Counseling, Neurodivergent-Affirming Counseling (Autism, ASD, …

Zi Li Strzelecki, LSWAIC

Zi Li Strzelecki

LSWAIC

They/Them

Currently Accepting New Clients
Ages: 18+
Types of Therapy: Adult Counseling, Relationship & Marriage Counseling, LGBTQIA+ Affirming Counseling, Trans & …

Lois Yue Stolee, PsyD

Lois Yue Stolee

PsyD

She/Her

Not Accepting New Clients
Ages: 18+
Types of Therapy: Adult Counseling, Relationship & Marriage Counseling

In-Office Appointments: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, …

Leslie Chun-Hajarizadeh , LSWAIC

Leslie Chun-Hajarizadeh

LSWAIC

She/Her

Currently Accepting New Clients
Ages: 22+
Types of Therapy: Adult Counseling, Relationship & Marriage Counseling, LGBTQIA+ Affirming Counseling, Trans & …

Hannah Dimiceli , LMHC

Hannah Dimiceli

LMHC

She/Her, They/Them

Not Accepting New Clients
Ages: 22 - 65
Types of Therapy: Adult Counseling, LGBTQIA+ Affirming Counseling, Trans & Non-Binary Affirming …

Baylee Ray Blanton, LMHCA

Baylee Ray Blanton

LMHCA

She/Her

Currently Accepting New Clients
Ages: 18+
Types of Therapy: Adult Counseling, LGBTQIA+ Affirming Counseling, Trans & Non-Binary Affirming Counseling, Neurodivergent-Affirming …

Branwyn Pierpoint, Licensed Social Work Associate

Branwyn Pierpoint

LICSWA

She/Her

Not Accepting New Clients
Ages: 6+
Types of Therapy: Adult Counseling, Parenting Support Counseling, Child and Teen Counseling, LGBTQIA+ Affirming …

Meghan Flanagan, LMHC

Meghan Flanagan

LMHC

She/Her

Currently Accepting New Clients
Ages: 16+
Types of Therapy: Adult Counseling, Teen Counseling, Relationship & Marriage Counseling, LGBTQIA+ Affirming Counseling, …

Beth Elliott, LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Beth Elliott

LICSW

She/Her

Not Accepting New Clients
Ages: 18+
Types of Therapy: Adult Counseling

In-Office Appointments: Wednesday, Sunday

Virtual Telehealth Appointments: Wednesday, Sunday

 

Federal Way Therapist Jess Mattina , MA, LMHC

Jess Mattina

MA, LMHC, NBCC

Not Accepting New Clients
 

Location: Virtual/Online

Ages: Adults

Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Loss & Grief, Self-Esteem / Confidence …

Federal Way Counselor Deborah Bloom , PsyD, LMFT, CMHS

Dr. Deborah Bloom

PsyD, LMFT, CMHS Clinical Director

She/Her

Clinical Director, Founder of Thrive Counseling Center

Stephanie Brickner, MS, LMFT

Stephanie Brickner

MS, LMFT Assistant Clinical Director

She/Her

Not Accepting New Clients
Ages: 1+
Types of Therapy: Adult Counseling, Teen and Kids Counseling, Relationship & Marriage Counseling, LGBTQIA+ …

Vivecca Mcvie , Practice Administrator

Vivecca Mcvie

Practice Administrator

She/Her

Tay Dumas , Lead Billing & Finance Coordinator

Tay Dumas

Lead Billing & Finance Coordinator

She/Her

Chloe Kelley , Office Assistant

Chloe Kelley

Office Assistant

She/Her

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