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:

  • Satisfying and clear communication
  • Improvement in relationships with spouses, children, other family members, coworkers, and others
  • Taking care of yourself

My clients:

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Children over the age of 12
  • Even those over 90!

Topics:

  • Aging
  • Anxiety
  • Co-dependence
  • Communication skills
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Health & sexuality issues
  • Work-life balance
  • Life transitions
  • Marital & family problems
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship challenges
  • Sexual abuse
  • Stress
  • Work-life balance

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

OFFICE Location

6314 19th Street West
Suite 7
Fircrest, WA 98466