Tina Clay, MA, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Therapist
With Lakewood Child and Family Counseling since 2023
About Me
Weclome, I’m Tina. Finding the right support can feel like a lot, but if you want a therapist who actually sees you, not just your symptoms, but your identity, your experiences, and the deeper patterns driving it all, you’re in the right place. Let’s work together to figure it all out.
Therapy with me isn’t stiff or surface level. It’s real, engaging, and collaborative. I’m calming, warm, and fully present, which means I won’t just sit back and nod along. My goal is to help you get to the root of what’s going on and challenge you in ways that lead to actual, lasting change. Together, we’ll connect the dots, make sense of the “why,” and figure out how to move forward in a way that feels true to you. As a dedicated POC therapist in Olympia and across Washington, I create a safe, inclusive space tailored specifically to your lived experiences. Whether that’s through Trauma integration counseling online or more Lifespan Integration therapy focused.
I care deeply about this work, but I care even more about being real with you. I show up as a human first and a therapist second, because that genuine connection is what makes this process actually work. If you’re ready for honesty, depth, and growth, we’ll probably do really good work together.
Ready to take the next step? Reach out today & schedule your first session.
Who I Work With
I work with adults across Washington State (Vancouver to Spokane and back) through secure online therapy. Many of my clients are:
- People navigating anxiety, overwhelm, stress, or life transitions
- Clients interested in mindfulness, spirituality, or a more holistic approach to mental health
- BIPOC individuals looking for a therapist who understands cultural context and lived experience
- Individuals feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of their next step
- LGBTQIA+ or queer individuals seeking affirming, inclusive care
- Looking for culturally responsive anxiety therapy online Washington
Have you ever said to yourself “I can’t relax even when things are good” or “I’m burnout but still functioning”. I’m likely a great fit to help you with this!
What I Help With
- Anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm
- Life transitions and identity exploration
- Relationship challenges and non-violent communication
- Burnout and feeling stuck
- Cultural identity and lived experience as a BIPOC individual
- Mind-body connection and emotional awareness
- Culturally aware therapy for burnout, perfectionism, and anxiety
- I offer online mindfulness classes for anxiety reduction also! Join us!
If any of these statements are familiar, I can help… “why do I feel anxious all the time” or “how to stop overthinking” and what about…”I have anxiety but successful career”. You’re in the right place.
How I Work
My approach goes deeper than quick fixes and actually leads to change. We start by understanding what’s underneath the surface. Your patterns, experiences, and the pressure you’ve been carrying. Then we get practical. Together, we build tools you can use in real life: setting boundaries without guilt, managing anxiety in high-pressure environments, breaking burnout cycles, and loosening perfectionism so you’re not constantly pushing or proving.
I work especially well with high achievers, women, and BIPOC clients who are used to holding it all together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed or stretched thin underneath. You might be navigating burnout, identity stress, or the weight of expectations. Here, you don’t have to code-switch, over-explain, or shrink yourself to be understood.
I also integrate mindfulness and mind-body tools in a way that’s grounded and usable, helping you regulate stress, stay present, and respond differently instead of repeating the same patterns.
This work is collaborative, honest, and culturally aware. You set the pace but we’re here for real movement, not just insight.
A Bit About Me
My background includes working in mental health alongside youth services within a police agency in California, where I supported individuals and families navigating complex and high-stress situations. Now, private practice therapy is my life’s work, and I feel genuinely grateful every day to sit with people, do this work, and be part of your growth.
I’m deeply committed to ongoing growth, both personally and professionally. My work is informed by mindfulness-based practices, nonviolent communication, and participation in meditation communities including BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ spaces. These experiences shape the way I show up: present, intentional, and grounded.
Online Therapy Across Washington
I offer convenient, secure telehealth sessions for adults anywhere in Washington State, including Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Spokane, Pullman, and the Tri-Cities.
Online therapy allows you to access support from your own space without the stress of commuting, while still building a strong, meaningful therapeutic connection.
Getting Started
Finding the right therapist matters especially if you’re looking for someone who understands your identity, your experiences, and what you’re carrying. I am a therapist for women of color anxiety, so get started today!
If you’re ready to explore things more deeply, build self-awareness, and move toward meaningful change, I’d be honored to work with you. You don’t have to have everything figured out to begin.
Schedule your first session today, BOOK NOW and select a time!
Online Therapy for BIPOC Clients in Washington Navigating Anxiety, Burnout, and Perfectionism
My Specialties
- Adjustment Disorder
- Anxiety
- Life Transitions
- Personal Growth
- Somatic Integration Therapy online
- Mindfulness Classes!
- Lifespan Integration therapy
- Family Conflict
- Grief or Loss
- Job Stress
- Trauma
- LGBTQIA+ Concerns
- BIPOC Concerns
- Multi Cultural Work
Specializations and Training:
- Emotion Focused Therapy Chairwork (2x)
- Recognizing and Identifying Family Trauma
- Health Equity
- Providing Behavioral Health Treatment to LGBTQ+ populations
- Supporting Trans and Binary Clients
- Adapting EBP’s for Transgender Clients
- Working with Transgender and gender diverse youth
- Fundamental and ethical considerations in clinical practice with LGBT populations
- Effects of ADHD on adults
- Eating Disorder Recovery
- Evolving IFS – A new approach to Internal Family Systems
- Basic Principles of Somatic Experiencing
Core Conditional I Work With:
- Anxiety Therapy & Overthinking
- Burnout & Overwhelm
- Perfectionists
- Fears & Phobias
- Sleep Issues & Insomnia
- Emotional Dysregulation or Abandonment
- Highly Sensitive Persons
Self-Development & Identity
- Self-Esteem
- Personal Growth
- Body Image Issues
- Aging Concerns
Relationships & Identity
Relationships, Family & Social Dynamics
- Relationship & Marriage Issues
- Divorce & Separation
- Codependency
- Attachment Concerns
- Parenting
- Family Caregiving Stress
Trauma, PTSD & Abuse
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Abuse (Emotional, Physical, Psychological)
- Past Sexual Abuse or Assault
- Child Trauma
- Traumatic Grief
- Dissociative States & Disorders
- Transgenerational Trauma
Life Transitions & More...
Neurodivergence & Behavioral Patterns
- ADHD
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Life Transitions & Specific Challenges
- Adjustment Disorders
- Pregnancy, Postpartum & Miscarriage
- Abortion & Pregnancy Loss
- Bereavement & Grief
Identity, Culture & Inclusive Care
- BIPOC Communities
- LGBTQIA+ Issues
- Multicultural Counseling
- Non Violent Communication
Some Types of Therapy I Provide:
- Attachment Theory
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive Therapy
- Depth Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eclectic Therapy
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT Therapy)
- Energy Psychology
- Family Systems
- Family/Marital Therapy
- Feminist Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Holistic Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness Classes for anxiety online in Washington
- Multicultural
- Narrative Therapy
- Nonviolent Communication
- Person-Centered (Rogerian)
- Psychotherapy
- Relational Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Somatic Therapy (Body Centered)
- Traumatic Grief Work
- Women’s Issues
- Multi Cultural Work
- Transgenerational Trauma
- Supportive Therapy
- Therapeutic Journaling
- Trauma Therapy
- Multicultural
- Nonviolent Communication
- Anxiety Classes Online Washington