Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Counseling Solutions
Waves Counseling Services is a private practice dedicated to holistic and balanced living through personalized therapeutic interventions. Our team of highly trained clinicians specializes in addressing emotional distress, trauma, and mental health challenges for individuals, families, and teens. We utilize evidence-based approaches like EMDR, play therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to foster mindfulness and resilience. Our services include online therapy for accessibility, LGBTQIA+ affirming care, and nature-based therapy to enhance emotional regulation. With a focus on client-centered care, we empower clients to navigate life's obstacles and achieve lasting growth.Our clinicians bring diverse expertise in treating anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria, and trauma-related disorders. We prioritize confidentiality, flexibility, and innovative modalities like teletherapy to meet modern mental health needs. By integrating expressive arts and sand tray therapy, we create safe spaces for self-exploration and healing. Our commitment to community well-being is reflected in our tailored programs for children, adolescents, and adults. Through continuous professional development, we maintain the highest standards of therapeutic excellence.
Services
Individual Counseling
Family Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Play Therapy
Online Therapy
LGBTQIA+ Support
Adolescent Counseling
Nature-Based Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Teletherapy
Highlights and features
- We offer EMDR therapy for trauma recovery
- LGBTQIA+ affirming services with specialized care
- Online therapy for accessibility and convenience
- Experienced clinicians with diverse therapeutic expertise
- Nature-based therapy for holistic mental wellness
Associations and certifications
- EMDRIA
Services
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy effectively treats PTSD and trauma-related disorders by reprocessing distressing memories. This evidence-based approach helps clients reduce emotional distress and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Our EMDRIA-certified therapists guide clients through structured protocols to achieve lasting relief from trauma symptoms.
Play Therapy
Play therapy addresses emotional and behavioral challenges in children through therapeutic play. This developmentally appropriate approach helps children process trauma, improve emotional regulation, and develop social skills. Our Registered Play Therapists use specialized techniques to facilitate healing through creative expression.
Teletherapy
Teletherapy provides accessible mental health care through secure video sessions. This convenient option accommodates busy schedules, transportation limitations, and remote locations while maintaining therapeutic effectiveness. Our clinicians adapt traditional techniques for virtual delivery to ensure quality care.
LGBTQIA+ Counseling
Affirming therapy supports LGBTQIA+ individuals exploring identity and orientation. Our clinicians create safe spaces for clients to address anxiety, gender dysphoria, and social challenges. We provide specialized care for teens navigating coming out processes and gender transition.
Adolescent Therapy
Specialized therapy addresses adolescent mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, and identity issues. Our clinicians use age-appropriate techniques like expressive arts and dialectical behavioral therapy to engage teens in their treatment process and improve emotional regulation.
People
Tonya Klemmer
EMDRIA Certified Therapist
Tonya Klemmer, LCSW, specializes in trauma recovery using EMDR therapy. With extensive experience in mental health, she provides compassionate care for clients seeking emotional healing and personal growth.
Danyale Weems
Clinical Supervisor
Danyale Weems, LCSW, CCTP, RPT-S, offers expert clinical supervision and trauma-informed care. As an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, she combines play therapy expertise with decades of counseling experience to support both clients and professionals.
Hannah Newton
Student Intern
Hannah Newton, MSW Student Intern, provides emerging therapeutic support under supervision. Her training focuses on holistic approaches to mental health care for individuals and families.
Tricia Israel
Associate Professional Counselor
Tricia Israel, APC, delivers foundational counseling services with a client-centered approach. She works closely with clients on emotional regulation and personal development under senior supervision.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide EMDR, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, nature-based therapy, and teletherapy for individuals, teens, and families.
Do you offer online counseling sessions?
Yes, we provide teletherapy services for clients with scheduling challenges, transportation limitations, or disabilities, offering flexible virtual sessions.
Are your therapists qualified for specialized care?
Our clinicians hold advanced certifications including EMDRIA certification, Registered Play Therapist credentials, and specialized training in trauma and LGBTQIA+ care.
How do you involve families in treatment?
We offer family therapy sessions and parent collaboration, recognizing family involvement as crucial for adolescent mental health treatment success.
What mental health issues do you treat?
We specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, gender dysphoria, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and behavioral issues for children and teens.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as private pay providers but can provide documentation for potential out-of-network insurance reimbursement.
