June West, LICSW

June West is a Washington-based therapist with 35 years of clinical experience who supports people through major life transitions, relationship struggles, and emotional recovery. As a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - she combines deep clinical training with a compassionate, individualized approach that honors each person's story and cultural background. Her practice centers on practical tools for managing stress and anxiety, processing trauma and abuse, and navigating grief and other life changes. She also works with clients on communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, questions of life purpose, panic disorder and panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress.

June offers a warm, culturally responsive therapeutic environment where the focus is on resilience, clearer communication, and meaningful change. She draws from established, evidence-informed methods while maintaining a holistic perspective that attends to emotional, relational, and practical needs. Whether the work involves rebuilding after loss, improving relationship dynamics, or learning new coping strategies, she aims to walk alongside clients with steady professional guidance and respect for their individual strengths and goals.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes by teaching skills to accept sensations and commit to purposeful behavior.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, centers on understanding and reorganizing emotional responses, particularly within close relationships. It helps partners and individuals notice attachment needs and build stronger emotional connections through guided, experience-focused work.

The Gottman Method offers structured tools for improving communication and resolving conflict in relationships, focusing on practical exercises that support trust and teamwork. It is often applied when couples want to strengthen interaction patterns and repair ongoing relational difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and June West collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time so the work remains relevant and effective for the client.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow people to engage in therapy from settings that work best for them while maintaining consistent contact with licensed professionals and therapists.