How can we help you?
At Thrive Counseling Center we strive to be transparent about the process of counseling.
We know that counseling is something that a lot of people feel hesitant to talk about, and resistant to share their experiences, which can lead to confusion and a lot of unknowns about the process. Especially if this is your first time considering working with a therapist.
Our goal is to demystify the counseling process and help you understand how counseling works.
Below are some of the most common questions we are asked and some answers to get you started. If you have additional questions, please don't hesitate to contact us by email, or give us a call.
Supporting Neurodiversity: Kids and Teens
In the counseling world, we often use the term “neurodiverse.” Neurodiversity refers to situations where brains respond differently to information and stimuli than the average “typical” brain. Neurodiverse people respond to and interact with the world around them in a nontraditional way that other people might see as strange or even inappropriate.
Neurodiversity can be especially difficult for children who are trying to figure out their place in the world and how to best interact with their peers. Common neurodiverse conditions include Autism, Asperger’s, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, ADD and ADHD, learning disabilities, and speech disorders.
Benefits of Neurodiversity Counseling
Are you searching for counseling for a neurodiverse child in Federal Way? At Thrive Counseling Center, our trained therapists work with neurodiverse children to help them develop social skills that strengthen their interactions and relationships with others. Neurodiverse children often fail to pick up on social cues or to know how to act in group settings, which can make other children feel uncomfortable.
Our caring counselors understand the significant challenges that neurodiverse children face. Adjusting to social norms and developing “acceptable” social behaviors is hard even for neurotypical children. For this reason, we take our time with our neurodiverse clients and slowly tackle issues one at a time.
Neurodiverse children often feel overwhelmed in standard social settings. Individual and family counseling sessions offer a safe space where these children can openly share their feelings and work through their struggles. Our therapists understand how to work with neurodiverse brains and will target specific problem areas with your child.
Schedule Your Child's Neurodiversity Counseling in Federal Way Today
If you are ready to schedule counseling for your neurodiverse child in Federal Way, our therapists can see you almost immediately. Please contact our counseling office today at (206) 567-7267 to learn more.
At Thrive Counseling Center, we aim to create a supportive environment for neurodiverse clients so they feel welcome, safe, respected, and heard––a place they feel like they belong. As therapists, we strive to help our clients facilitate growth instead of direct or demand it.
We are here to help them realize their potential and help them use their abilities and talents to support themselves. These tools can help them identify their strengths to build insight, live a meaningful life, and thrive.
Experienced, Licensed Therapists
Our licensed therapists can help neurodiverse children reach their full potential through destigmatization, inclusion, and targeted therapies. We give neurodiverse children the opportunity to express themselves and their needs.
We may also engage in play therapy and other inclusive, affirming approaches. We focus on their behavior, communication, ways of expressing and being, and what makes them unique as growing people with budding personalities and perspectives. Our primary goal is cultivating trust and positive relationships so your child can live a happier life as their most authentic self.
Supportive Neurodiversity Counseling in Federal Way
Thrive Counseling Center offers neurodiverse counseling for children. Please contact us today to schedule your child’s consultation with one of our licensed therapists in Federal Way.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, the most important priority is immediate safety. While a therapist can provide valuable ongoing support, Thrive Counseling is not an emergency facility, and our clinicians are not available 24/7 for crisis response.
However, you do not have to go through this alone. There are options, and once you are safe, we are here to help.
Immediate Danger
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room right away. This includes situations involving suicidal intent, self-harm risk, threats of violence, severe impairment, or medical emergencies.
Local King County Support
If you are in Federal Way, King County, you can contact Crisis Connections at 206-461-3222. Crisis Connections provides immediate support, emotional assistance, crisis intervention, and connections to local resources. They can help assess the situation, discuss next steps, and guide you to appropriate emergency or community care.
National Lifelines (Available 24/7)
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 anytime for free, confidential support for emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, substance use concerns, or any mental health crisis.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME or HOLA to 741741 to connect with a live volunteer Crisis Counselor by text message through the Crisis Text Line.
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)
LGBTQ+ youth can contact The Trevor Project for specialized crisis support and suicide prevention services 24/7.
If You Are a Current Client
Please know we care deeply about your well-being, but individual therapists are not continuously available for emergency response outside scheduled sessions. Thrive Counseling is not a crisis center or emergency service provider.
After You Are Safe, Please Get in Touch with Us
Once immediate danger has passed, contact our therapy office to schedule follow-up care. We can help you process what happened, update your treatment plan, strengthen coping strategies, and connect you with ongoing support in Federal Way and throughout King County, WA.