Tasheena Carlson, LMHC

Tasheena Carlson is a Washington-licensed LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with 7 years of professional experience supporting adults and teens. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, struggles with motivation, low self-esteem and confidence, depression, and the challenges that come with life transitions, offering a person-centered, strength-based, and holistic approach.

She believes growth begins when a person feels safe, and her aim in sessions is to meet clients where they are and help them move toward their goals. Tasheena emphasizes collaboration - viewing counseling as an alliance and clients as the experts in their own lives - and she helps identify and build on existing skills to create meaningful change.

Within the structure of the therapeutic relationship she focuses on helping clients access inner strengths and develop practical tools to overcome feelings of being stuck. Outside of work she enjoys hiking, spending time in nature, painting, and singing loudly in the privacy of her car, reflecting a long-standing curiosity about the human mind and how people relate in the wider world.

She frames therapy as both a challenging and supportive space for exploration, growth, and cultivating the changes clients want to make, and she welcomes the opportunity to provide that space for those seeking support.

Person-centered and Strength-based Care Online

Person-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s perspective guides the work. It helps people explore feelings, clarify goals, and build self-understanding at their own pace.

A strength-based approach highlights existing resources and skills, helping clients recognize and use their capabilities to face challenges like stress, low motivation, or life changes. This approach is practical and empowering, often leading to concrete steps clients can take between sessions.

Tasheena also describes her work as holistic, which means she considers the whole person - emotions, relationships, and daily routines - when supporting change. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Tasheena collaborates with each client to identify what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She views therapy as an alliance and adjusts methods over time to support progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and varied needs. Tasheena provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make regular appointments more accessible and to support clients in ways that work best for them. These options can help maintain continuity of care across locations and life transitions, while allowing clients to engage from familiar settings.