TACOMA, WA & VIRTUAL STATEWIDE
Therapy for internal and relational growth
I offer couples and individual therapy in-person in Tacoma and virtual throughout Washington state.
I provide Emotionally Focused Therapy to individuals, families, and couples. I incorporate the Gottman method for couples work and Somatic therapy and Attachment-based therapy for couples and individuals.
Whether you are seeking connection, understanding, or healing within yourself or your relationships, I’m here to help support you.
Emotionally Focused Therapy
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Gottman Method
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Attachment-based therapy
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Somatic Therapy
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Emotionally Focused Therapy - Gottman Method - Attachment-based therapy - Somatic Therapy -
I’m a systemically trained, trauma informed, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate about supporting couples and individuals through life transitions and difficult challenges.
I firmly believe a trusting client-therapist relationship is crucial for successful therapeutic work. During sessions, I take an active, collaborative approach and strive to provide a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental space. As we work together, my goal is to help you feel seen, understood, and heard.
Kat VanTassel, LMFT
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I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Washington.
WA state license #: LF61552196
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MA in Marriage and Family Therapy, Pacific Lutheran University
BS in Sociology and Anthropology, University of Puget Sound
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Somatic Experiencing International- Training in progress
ICEEFT Externship in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT)
Gottman Method Couple’s Therapy- Completed Level 1 and Level 2
Gottman Method Couples Therapy- Treating Affairs and Trauma workshop
Therapy Services
Supportive, evidenced-based care for individuals and couples
Relationships are complicated. Whether you’re feeling stuck in the same argument loop, dealing with conflicts that feel unresolved, or feeling emotionally or physically disconnected, I’m here to help support you and whatever challenges you and your partner are facing.
For relational work, I take a systemic approach. This focus recognizes that relationships are shaped not only by individual experiences, but also by family histories, social contexts, past relationships, cultural identities, and broader systems of power. In our work together, we can examine the ways these influences may be contributing towards patterns of conflict and disconnection. I tailor my approach to meet the needs of your relationship, while incorporating my trained experienced with the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
During therapy sessions, we will practice new ways of communicating and relating to each other while we also work to help deepen your connection, trust, and intimacy. I also focus on creating a therapy space where both partners feel heard, safe to express their emotions, and respected.
Couples Therapy
Our work could explore:
Communication challenges
Adjusting to new parenthood, empty nesting, or retirement
Repetitive conflicts
Disconnection and rebuilding connection
Sex and intimacy concerns
Developmental or relational trauma
Affairs / Infidelity
Rebuilding trust
Individual therapy (15+)
I use an attachment-based approach to help you explore a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationship with others. I tailor my therapy approach to fit your needs, while bringing my experience and trainings with Emotionally Focused Therapy and Somatic Experiencing.
In our work together, we can slow things down to examine and better understand your behaviors, internal beliefs, and family of origin patterns. This deeper exploration can help us better understand how and why certain strategies developed and consider whether these adaptations still serve you now. Throughout therapy, my goal in our work together is to help increase your sense of self-awareness, self-compassion, and self- regulation.
Our work could explore:
Healing from developmental, relational, or sexual trauma
Coping with nervous system overload
Seeking relief from anxiety or depression
Work related stress or burn-out
Coping with friendship changes, break-ups, or divorce
Increasing emotional expression
Inner child work
Boundary setting skills
Low self worth or feelings of shame
Identity development and exploration
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Insurance paneling in process with Premera, Regence, and First Choice
Insurance can be used for individual sessions. If you have a different insurance provider, I can provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement.
Please note, couples therapy sessions are private pay only and are not covered through insurance plans. Most insurance providers require therapy to focus on treating an individual with a diagnosable mental health condition. Since couples therapy work is focused on treating the relationship, rather than an individual diagnosis, it is not usually considered medically necessary and therefore not typically covered by insurance companies.
Before our first session, you are responsible for confirming coverage details with your insurance company. To best understand your financial responsibility for services, please contact your insurance carrier to find out about your mental health benefits, specifically your plan’s deductible, copay costs, or co-insurance fees.
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Initial 15 minute phone consultations: Free
Individual and family therapy: $150 per 50-minute session
Couples therapy fees: $200 per 50-minute session
$250 per 80-minute session
Please note couples sessions are private pay only
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I offer in-person sessions in Tacoma and virtual sessions to anyone living in Washington state.
Office address:
401 Broadway Tacoma, Suite 205 Washington 98402
Please note the office is accessible only by stairs.
Frequently Asked Questions and Fees
If you are interested in working together, please submit the contact form below.
Before scheduling our first session, I offer the option of a free initial consult call so that we can learn more about each other. This also gives you the opportunity to ask any questions and learn more about my approach. From there, if we mutually decide to move forward, the next step would be scheduling our first session.
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