Tasheena Carlson , LMHC

Tasheena Carlson is a Washington-licensed therapist with seven years of professional experience supporting teens and adults through a range of life challenges. She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem and confidence issues, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, and many other areas that affect daily functioning and wellbeing. Tasheena practices from a holistic, strength-based, and person-centered perspective, helping clients identify and build on the skills they already possess while developing new tools to move forward. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a credential that indicates formal training and licensure in mental health care in Washington.

In sessions she emphasizes safety and collaboration, treating the counseling relationship as an alliance in which the client is the expert on their own life. Tasheena aims to meet each person where they are and support practical change by accessing inner strengths and promoting growth. She offers therapy for both adults and teens and brings a supportive, goal-oriented approach to working through transitions and stuck points.

Outside of her professional work Tasheena enjoys hiking, spending time in nature, painting, and singing loudly in the privacy of her car. Her long-standing interest in how people relate to themselves and to one another informs her belief that therapy can be a challenging yet nurturing place for exploration and change.

Approaches that guide online therapy and support

Tasheena draws from person-centered and strength-based approaches alongside evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Person-centered work focuses on creating a supportive environment in which the individual’s own perspectives and goals guide the process - this approach is helpful for building self-awareness, self-esteem, and motivation. Strength-based work emphasizes identifying existing resources and capabilities, then using those strengths to tackle stress, life changes, grief, or relational challenges. Evidence-based techniques are practical strategies and structured methods informed by research; when used, they help address symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma reactions, and coping difficulties in measurable ways.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Tasheena partners with each person to explore which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support across distances. For many people, working with licensed professionals in these formats provides practical, consistent care that adapts to different lifestyles and circumstances.