Philosophy
I have the good fortune of loving what I do. I don’t call it “work” because I am deeply respectful of the opportunity to sit with people who desire to make changes in their life circumstances and share their stories. I have been counseling for over 40 years in the Tacoma and Burien areas. I am now located in Tacoma only.
It is my goal to provide a safe and supportive environment while you learn new skills and I value and appreciate the many spiritual/religious aspects you may bring to counseling.
I use a variety of interventions that I have found to be powerful and often life changing – teaching the language of empowerment, time-line therapy, CBT, Solution Focused therapy, journaling, meditation, visualization and imagery, breath work, mindfulness, conscious dreaming and EFT (emotional-focused therapy or “tapping”). I also facilitate THE WORK of Byron Katie and I am certified as a Quantum Energy Coach.
It is my goal to teach you processes you can use on your own, although I invite “tune ups” as needed.
Services
My practice focus is SELF-EMPOWERMENT. It is my desire to collaborate with you in developing appropriate, healthy skills for managing your life circumstances.
Empowering you with skills for:
My clients:
Topics:
About me
I am a Pacific Northwest native, growing up in Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. I graduated from San Francisco State University with a BA in Social Work and worked in Welfare on the Oregon coast before returning to San Francisco State University for my master’s in Social Work. Later I worked for Tacoma Public Schools as a School Social Worker while maintaining a small private practice.
Insurance
I take most insurances, including Medicare. Please check with your insurance to make sure I am a preferred provider.
Contact
AVAILABILITY
TUESDAYS
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
In-person or telehealth
WEDNESDAYS
1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Telehealth only
THURSDAYS
1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Telehealth only
CLOSED MONDAYS & FRIDAYS
Contact
Phone or text (preferred):
253-318-4110
EMAIL:
suestevens2000@yahoo.com
(*NOTE: Email is NOT encrypted & I am abysmally tardy checking it, so please phone for private matters)
FAX:
253-572-8046