Couples & Family Therapy in Federal Way, WA

Who I Help

Support that meets you where you are

Every relationship and every person has its own story. Here's where we might start.

Couples Therapy

For partners caught in the same conflict, or drifting into distance, ready to reconnect.

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Individual Therapy

For anxiety, stress, burnout, and the transitions that ask more of you than usual.

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Premarital Counseling

Using PREPARE/ENRICH to build a strong, honest foundation before the wedding.

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Blended Families

For step-parents and co-parents navigating loyalty, roles, and new family rhythms.

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Addiction Recovery Therapy

A steady, nonjudgmental space to rebuild — mind, body, relationships, and spirit.

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What Change Can Look Like

Real patterns, not just promises

Couples

Many couples notice within the first few sessions that they can finally name what's actually driving a conflict — and within a few months, the fight that used to spiral for days starts resolving more quickly.

Individual

Clients working through anxiety or burnout often describe feeling more in control of their reactions within a matter of weeks, with fewer days that feel completely derailed by stress.

Addiction Recovery

Clients in recovery often describe a growing understanding of their own triggers, more self-compassion along the way, and feeling steadier and more in control of their emotions and reactions.

Family

Progress isn't about creating a perfect blended family. It's about building greater understanding, navigating disagreements with more care, and creating a stronger sense of connection and belonging.

How I Work

Grounded in research, guided by your story

I bring a systems perspective to every session — looking at the patterns underneath a conflict or a feeling, not just the surface moment. Using Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I help couples and individuals understand what's really happening beneath the surface, and build tools that hold up outside the therapy room.

Therapy with me is warm and direct: a space where you're never judged, and never left wondering what to do with what we talked about.

Master's in Marriage & Family Therapy

Gottman Method Trained

EFT Trained

Trauma-Informed

Systems Perspective

Meet Jennifer

Hi, I'm glad you're here.

I became a therapist because I believe our relationships can be the source of some of our deepest pain—and also some of our greatest healing. Whether you’re struggling with your partner, navigating family relationships, or feeling disconnected from yourself or God, I believe there is value in slowing down and getting curious about what’s happening beneath the surface.

My approach is rooted in curiosity rather than judgment. Instead of simply trying to stop a pattern, we’ll work together to understand where it comes from, what it’s trying to protect, and how it may be keeping you stuck. From there, we can begin creating new ways of connecting, communicating, and responding.

My goal is for you to feel genuinely heard, understood, and empowered in the process. Sometimes therapy is about reconnecting with strengths, clarity, and capacity that are already within you. And sometimes it is about becoming someone new: developing new ways of relating, responding, and understanding yourself that may not have felt possible before. Together, we’ll build insight and practical tools to help you create meaningful change, both in therapy and long after our work together ends.

What it’s like to work with me

Warm and honestYou can expect a supportive, respectful space where you feel safe being yourself. I’ll offer thoughtful, direct feedback with care and compassion, always keeping your goals and experiences at the center of our work.
Curious and collaborativeWe’ll slow down together to understand the patterns shaping your relationships, emotions, and choices. We’ll work as a team to identify what feels most important and helpful to focus on from session to session.
Practical and meaningfulYou’ll gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships, along with practical tools and new ways of responding that you can use in everyday life. Our work will connect insight with meaningful, lasting change.
Faith-sensitiveIf your relationship with God or your spiritual beliefs is part of your story, you’re welcome to bring that into therapy. We can thoughtfully explore how your faith, values, and spirituality connect with your goals and the work we’re doing together.

What Clients Often Say

Real people, real change

Common themes from client feedback over time — paraphrased and anonymized to protect privacy.

Therapy

Clients often say they feel genuinely understood here — and that it makes it easier to open up about the things that are hardest to talk about.

Addiction Recovery

Clients navigating recovery often say it helps to work with someone who understands what that journey is actually like.

Blended Family

Blended-family clients often say it's a relief to work with someone who understands how hard that transition can be — because nobody else really talks about it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still deciding? Here's what people usually ask

How much does couples therapy cost in Federal Way? +

Sessions are $150 per 50-minute session. I'm an out-of-network provider, so I don't bill insurance directly, but I provide a monthly superbill you can submit for possible reimbursement. Learn more about couples therapy in Federal Way or see the full fee and superbill details.

Do you accept insurance? +

I'm an out-of-network provider. I provide a superbill you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement — see the fees and insurance page for the full step-by-step process.

Do you offer telehealth therapy in Washington State? +

Yes. I see clients in person at my Federal Way office, and I can serve clients throughout Washington State via telehealth. Many clients move between virtual and in-person depending on their week. Learn more about couples therapy or individual therapy by telehealth.

Where is your office? +

My office is at 33600 6th Ave S, Ste 240, Federal Way, WA 98003 — between Tacoma and Seattle, just off the freeway. See location and directions.

How do I know if I need couples or individual therapy? +

Many people aren't sure at first, and that's okay — we can talk it through in a free consultation and figure out the best starting point together. You can read about couples therapy and individual therapy to see which sounds closer to where you are.

What is the Gottman Method, and how is it used in couples therapy? +

The Gottman Method is a research-based approach to understanding what drives a couple's conflict and rebuilding friendship and trust. I pair it with Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to get underneath the argument to the attachment fears driving it. Learn more about Gottman couples therapy in Federal Way.

What is PREPARE/ENRICH, and how does premarital counseling work? +

PREPARE/ENRICH is a research-based assessment that identifies your relationship's strengths and growth areas in areas like communication, finances, and family expectations. Each partner takes it individually online, then we use your results as a roadmap over a handful of sessions, ideally starting a few months before the wedding. See premarital counseling in Federal Way.

Do you work with blended families and step-parents near Tacoma? +

Yes. I work with step-parents, co-parents, and couples merging families — including roles, loyalty conflicts, and co-parenting across households. My Federal Way office is a short drive from Tacoma, and telehealth is available too. See blended family therapy.

Do you offer addiction recovery therapy? +

Yes. I offer a steady, nonjudgmental space for people in early or ongoing recovery, with a trauma-informed approach that looks at the whole person — biological, psychological, social, and spiritual. Learn more about addiction recovery therapy in Federal Way.

Can individual therapy help with anxiety, stress, or burnout? +

Yes. Anxiety, constant stress, burnout, low mood, and major life transitions are all common reasons people come in. We look at where the symptoms come from and what keeps them going, and you leave with practical tools. See individual therapy in Federal Way.

What if I've never done therapy before, or I'm nervous to start? +

That's exactly what the free 15-minute consultation is for — a low-pressure way to ask questions, get a feel for how I work, and decide if it's a good fit before committing to anything. Many first-time clients tell me that short call is what made starting feel possible. We'll go at whatever pace helps you feel ready, and I'll walk you through what to expect every step of the way. Request a free consultation.

How long does therapy typically take? +

It depends on what you're working on. Some people come for a few months around a specific issue; others stay longer for deeper, ongoing work. We'll check in on progress regularly. You can see what to expect on the couples and individual therapy pages.

What happens in a first session? +

We'll talk through what brought you in, your history, and what you're hoping for — and start shaping a plan for our work together. If you'd like to talk first, you can request a free 15-minute consultation.

Is what I share confidential? +

Yes, with the standard legal and ethical exceptions I'll review with you in our first session. If you have questions before booking, bring them to a free 15-minute consultation.

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Couples & Family Therapy in Federal Way, WA

Some days the disconnect is loud. Some days it's just quiet distance.

Support that meets you where you are

Couples Therapy

Individual Therapy

Premarital Counseling

Blended Families

Addiction Recovery Therapy

Real patterns, not just promises

Grounded in research, guided by your story

Hi, I'm glad you're here.

What it’s like to work with me

Real people, real change

Straightforward, upfront, no surprises

Still deciding? Here's what people usually ask

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