Not understanding. Not caring. Guilty until proven…read moreotherwise. Not supportive. Don't communicate well nor explain their decisions about your life!!! Controlling and very invasive of your whole life. Miserable experience. Wouldn't recommend to anyone. Finally left and went to another place next day and completely different experience. Very happy now!!!

They saved the day for me! Got me in quick and got all my information sent over to the DOL right…read moreaway. The staff was amazing and friendly. I never felt rushed or like they didn't care about me or my situation. I would recommend them to anyone. Thanks again!! You guys are awesome!!

I had a great experience working with Ariel. She is easy to connect with, is skilled at what she…read moredoes and is very responsive.

From the owner: Counseling can be a scary step to take. Some wonder: Will I be judged? Will it really make a…read moredifference? Can I even afford it? At Next Step Therapy, we offer a nonjudgmental setting in which clear goals are established to help you create the change in your life that you so strongly desire. We offer competitive rates, and provide a sliding scale fee for those with financial difficulties. Everyone deserves to live a happy, fulfilling life. We are here to help you reach your potential. We provide services for a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues: Adolescent issues Communication issues Premarital counseling Parenting support Grief counseling Trauma counseling Work and career issues Stress management Conflict resolution Sexual issues Life transitions Depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and many other mental health diagnoses

Appointments available on weekends, my nurse practitioner is very easy to work with in person and…read morevia zoom.

The staff is amazing and very personable. I feel very…read morerelaxed when I walk in the atmosphere because of the soothing music. Great people.

Do not select Phoebe Mulligan as a reunification therapist. Phoebe is a dishonest therapist and…read moresides only with the side of the mother. I hired Phoebe as a reunification therapist for my child and myself. Phoebe refused to bring my child and I together for even one session and stated "the child doesn't want to see you." My response was: "Isn't that the point of reunification therapy," and that it was ordered by the court. Concluding our individual sessions (which I paid for as I was the client,) Phoebe wrote a note to the court stating that the reunification could not be facilitated. Later, I learned that Phoebe was meeting secretly with the child's mother. I find these actions to be highly unprofessional. Do this day I do not have contact with my child due to Phoebe's actions. BEWARE!!

I've regularly had a great experience here. I started with Dr. Cain as my psychiatrist doing…read moremedication management and Dr. Dowd doing therapy. Dr. Cain was the best psychiatrist I've ever had, and Dr. Dowd was the best therapist I've ever had. Unfortunately, Dr. Cain retired and Dr. Dowd passed away. I now do medication management with Dr. Irwin, who is great for those looking for alternatives to medication. I would say that she is about the whole person rather than just a medication hound. (She of course prescribes medication, but she was willing to work with me when I wanted to go off antidepressants for a while.) The foyer was recently refurbished so that it has a cozier sitting area than before. The office staff are kind, especially the billing department. It can definitely be difficult to get an appointment less than a month out, and every provider has guidelines for the patients they will or won't work with. My recommendation is to expect that finding the right therapist is like dating--it takes time and sometimes a lot of repeating the same story to different people before you find the right fit.

I made the mistake of sitting with Dr. George Jackson and giving him more than once chance to offer…read morehelp. Not one time in the 4 visits that I had with him helped one bit. What an unprofessional, uncaring, absolutely zero personality having excuse for a psychiatrist. He actually was nodding off as I spoke. Do yourself a favor and avoid this man.

I enjoy coming here and it is making a difference. I have tried so many others and the…read moreadministration kills the benefit. It take the others forever to get through the admin paperwork and not the patient work. Hope Sparks was just what I needed.

Receptionists often disconnected with billing, never give out or send invoices unless the patient…read moreasks for it! Unreasonable billing practices! Scheduling is a hassle. A real disconnect between the receptionists and billing and the therapists.... If you want to deal with all of that headache... then the therapist we saw was great!! ... but why make an already stressful situation worse by dealing with that crap??!??

Staff is always so nice great people work here that really care about you. Very comforting…read moreenvironment nonjudgmental just all around great place. I have yet to have a bad experience.

Grate staff at the Tacoma location. I have gotten nothing other than love and support since…read morestarting working with them two months ago. They truly care and want to help you get better. If you're struggling with Addiction , Depression and or any other mental health issues this is the place to go for help.

Luis is amazing! He has made a huge difference in our marriage. The skills we learned helped us…read morenavigate conflict and become closer as a couple. I highly recommend this program to all couples!

From the owner: Stop the cycle of arguing and feel like a team again. With Lasting Love Connection, get expert…read moreonline couples counseling, marriage counseling, and premarital counseling using the Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). We help couples who feel stuck in the same fights, where one partner shuts down, gets defensive, or conversations escalate too quickly. Many couples come to us feeling unheard, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Our work helps you communicate in a way that actually works, understand each other, and rebuild emotional and physical intimacy. Whether you're working through betrayal or infidelity, navigating parenting or life stress, or simply wanting to feel close again, we help you identify the patterns driving conflict and replace them with clear, practical ways to reconnect. This isn’t endless talking or rehashing the same issues—it’s a structured, results-focused approach to changing how your relationship functions. You’ll leave sessions with clarity, direction, and tools you can use right away to repair conflict and strengthen your connection. If you’re searching for couples counseling near me or marriage counseling near me, we provide online couples counseling for couples in Tacoma, University Place, Gig Harbor, Puyallup, Bonney Lake, Edgewood, Olympia, Lacey, and surrounding areas. Book a complimentary couples counseling consultation to take the next step.

If you love Trump then you'll love the quacking of Dr Steven Boll! i got more value from a $6 book…read morethan 6 sessions here but hey I finally I understand my marriage failing and i wasn't wrong for getting out of a domestic violence situation... good grief

Kate is absolutely outstanding! Without giving personal details I can attest to Kate's compassion,…read morewisdom, behavioral & psychology knowledge. She's patient, kind and has a genuine heart for helping people.

I only wrote an update as an edit to my earlier review. I had not looked back at lots of reviews I…read morehad written in the past until now. Dr. Sands and Julie (office manager), couldn't be more legit. Upon review, I didn't feel the need to make major changes. However, I was kind of embarrassed by my grammatical errors, etc. _________________________________________________________ My best friend and I have been going to see Dr. Sands for over 8 years. Dr. Sands is exceptionally non-judgemental and easy to relate to. You can't possibly freak this dr. out, no matter what you say. Everything you say is confidential so you don't have to worry about other people knowing your business. Further, Dr. Sands is quiet; he listens to you and then asks you questions to try to bring out what you are really trying to say. Eight years ago, I found Dr. Sands. He prescribed anti-depressants and medication (Adderall) that changed my entire life. Whereas I used to be suicidal, regularly- angry/anxious and desirous of forcing myself into anything I considered exciting, after two years of treatment from Dr. Sands, I became non-depressive; I was able to work in a high-level professional career and found myself enjoying a level of life- satisfaction I never thought possible. His fees are extremely fair. He might not take insurance, but I guarantee, a visit and regular dr./patient relationship, will change your life for the positive. I don't think i would have ever become remotely as productive as I am today, without Dr. Sand's treatment and counseling. Now let's talk about Julie, Dr. Sands's office manager. Julie is amazing! She fits you n when she can and doesn't sell you on anything. Best of all, she doesn't get crazy -angry at you when you can't make your appointment because of a (real) flat-tire. She is extremely professional and kind. I love JULIE! She is a sweetheart who is professional- to- the- extreme, protective of Dr. Sands, and a really kind person who cares about patients she interacts with.