Business Details
Compassionate Mental Health Therapy in Tacoma
At Full Circle Psychotherapy, we specialize in guiding adults through life's most challenging emotional landscapes. With over two decades of experience in healing professions, including massage therapy, nursing, and mental health counseling, our practice is rooted in deep empathy and active listening. We employ evidence-based modalities like EMDR and Jungian-oriented therapy to address trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Our approach emphasizes body awareness, creative expression, and mindful breathing to facilitate holistic healing. We believe every individual's journey deserves respect, and we work collaboratively to help clients reclaim ownership of their experiences.Our therapeutic philosophy integrates dream analysis, life pattern recognition, and solution-focused techniques tailored to each client's unique needs. While short-term therapy focuses on stress management tools, our depth-oriented approach typically spans mid to long-term engagement for transformative growth. We maintain a safe, welcoming environment where clients can explore their inner worlds with dignity and grace. Our commitment to compassionate care stems from both professional expertise and personal therapeutic experience. We celebrate each step clients take toward greater self-awareness and a more meaningful life.
Services
Trauma Therapy
EMDR Treatment
Life Transitions Counseling
Jungian-Oriented Therapy
Anxiety/Depression Management
Grief Counseling
Body Image Therapy
Spiritual Counseling
Highlights and features
- We combine 20+ years of healing arts experience with clinical mental health expertise
- Our therapists utilize EMDR and Jungian-oriented approaches for deep emotional processing
- We specialize in trauma recovery including childhood sexual, physical, and emotional abuse
- Our practice integrates body awareness and creative expression techniques for holistic healing
- We maintain a client-centered approach that respects individual healing timelines
Services
Trauma Therapy
Specialized treatment for childhood and adult-onset trauma, including sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. We utilize EMDR and body-awareness techniques to process traumatic memories and develop coping strategies. Our approach helps clients reclaim agency over their narratives while addressing the physiological impacts of trauma on the nervous system.
EMDR Treatment
Evidence-based EMDR protocol for trauma recovery and emotional processing. This structured approach uses bilateral stimulation to help reprocess distressing memories while maintaining present-moment awareness. Sessions focus on reducing emotional distress and developing adaptive coping mechanisms for lasting healing.
Life Transitions Counseling
Guidance through major life changes including divorce, retirement, parenthood, and loss. We explore emotional patterns and develop strategies for navigating uncertainty with resilience. Our approach emphasizes finding meaning in transitions while building practical tools for emotional regulation.
Jungian-Oriented Therapy
Exploration of unconscious patterns through dream analysis and symbolic processing. This long-term approach fosters deeper self-understanding by examining recurring life themes and inner conflicts. We integrate creative expression techniques to access intuitive wisdom and promote holistic personal growth.
Anxiety/Depression Management
Comprehensive treatment for anxiety and depression using mindfulness-based approaches and cognitive restructuring. Sessions focus on identifying emotional triggers while developing grounding techniques for daily symptom management. We address root causes while building practical tools for improved emotional regulation.
People
Ayla Carter
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
With over 20 years in healing professions, Ayla transitioned from nursing to mental health counseling. She earned her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University in 2013. Her practice combines clinical expertise with personal therapeutic experience, emphasizing empathetic listening and trauma-informed care.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We primarily use EMDR, Jungian-oriented therapy, and body-awareness techniques. Our approach also incorporates creative expression, solution-focused therapy, and acceptance-commitment therapy tailored to individual needs.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes, we provide both virtual and in-person sessions at our Tacoma location to accommodate client preferences and accessibility needs.
What are your areas of specialization?
We specialize in trauma recovery, anxiety/depression management, life transitions counseling, and body image issues using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with extended sessions available for intensive trauma processing when clinically appropriate.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider. Clients receive super bills for potential insurance reimbursement and can use health savings accounts for payment.
What is your cancellation policy?
We require 24-hour advance notice for appointment changes or cancellations to avoid full session charges, except in emergency situations.
