Getting Started

To prepare for your first appointment, once it is scheduled…
Please download these “new client” forms and information:

When you come in for the first session, please fill out and bring
the first three forms with you, along with any questions you might have.
The Notice of Privacy Practices is provided for your information.
 

 

 

 

 

 


Getting Started - Self Help Resources

http://www.counseling.org/Resources/
American Counseling Association. Information and guidance for parents, counselors,
and others on issues such as finding a counselor, dealing with trauma, coping with teen issues, and more.

http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). A wealth of information on prevention and mental health treatment services.

http://www.nimh.nih.gov 
National Institute of Mental Health. Focuses on research on mental illnesses, the brain, behavior, and mental health and communicates this information to the public, scientists, mental health professionals, and others.

http://www.apa.org 
American Psychological Association

http://asch.net/genpubinfo.htm 
American Society for Clinical Hypnosis. Information on what hypnosis is, how it works in therapy, and its benefits to individuals in psychotherapy and medical treatment.

http://www.wmhca.org/index.htm
Washington Mental Health Counselors Association

http://www.drada.org 
Depression and Related Depressive Disorders Association. DRADA's mission: Alleviate the suffering from depression and bipolar illness by assisting self-help groups, providing education & information, and supporting research.

http://www.ncpgambling.org/
National Council on Problem Gambling. Information on gambling behavior which causes disruptions in one’s life.

http://www.oa.org/index.htm
Overeaters Anonymous. A self-help program of recovery from compulsive overeating, using the Twelve Step approach. Worldwide meetings, information, and more.

http://brieftherapy.com/faq/whatis.htm
Frequently asked questions about Possibility Therapy, answered by its originator, psychotherapist Mr. Bill O’Hanlon.

 

Links to recommended health care practitioners and others who can be of help

http://risingmoonhealingarts.com
Rising Moon Healing Arts - Melissa S. White, MA, LMHC. A psychotherapist in private practice, Melissa provides an array of counseling services for adults, couples, and children. Melissa's practice focus includes energy healing work. Accepts most insurance. Located in Tacoma, Washington.

http://www.advancedwomenshealth.net
ARNP, Women's Health, Tacoma, WA.

 
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Chere Clark, MA, MS.Ed., LMHC 
Providing professional counseling, psychotherapy, & mental health education services
for the treatment of depressive and anxiety disorders (including obsessive-compulsive disorder,
phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder) and food addiction, emotional eating,
weight management, & other problems related to overweight, obesity, and
eating disorders (anorexia and bulimia, binge eating disorder)
to the communities of Tacoma, Lakewood, University Place, Fort Lewis,
Steilacoom, DuPont, and Lacey, Washington

Possibility Counseling
6212 75th Street West – Suite 1
Lakewood, Washington 98499
(253) 208-1204
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