Tasheena Carlson , LMHC

Tasheena Carlson, LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), is a Washington-licensed therapist with seven years of professional experience. She works with adults and teens to address stress and anxiety, boost motivation, strengthen self-esteem and confidence, manage depression, and navigate life transitions. Her practice emphasizes a holistic, strength-based, and person-centered approach that honors each person’s unique experience and goals.

In session she prioritizes creating a safe, supportive environment where growth can take place. Tasheena aims to meet clients where they are and to view the counseling relationship as a collaborative alliance. She helps clients identify and develop existing skills, access inner strengths, and build practical tools to overcome obstacles that contribute to feeling stuck.

Clients who work with Tasheena can expect a focus on empowerment and skill-building within a respectful therapeutic relationship. Outside of work she enjoys hiking, spending time in nature, painting, and singing loudly in the privacy of her car, all activities that reflect her curiosity about the mind and human connection.

Person-Centered and Strength-Based Care Online

Tasheena frequently uses person-centered principles that focus on listening without judgment and supporting each client’s self-directed growth. This approach helps individuals who need a collaborative, non-prescriptive space to explore goals, values, and emotional challenges.

She also draws on a strength-based orientation that identifies and builds on existing skills and resources. That work is useful for clients who want practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and life changes, and for those who are aiming to increase resilience over time.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Tasheena works collaboratively with clients to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds.

Online sessions with licensed professionals offer flexibility - whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule regular appointments, maintain continuity during life transitions, and select a communication style that feels most comfortable for the client.