LightHeart Associates Federal Way

Located in the heart of Cedar Park, LightHeart Associates Federal Way offers both in-person and virtual outpatient mental health services for individuals aged 6 and older, including children, teens, and adults in proximity to Tacoma. The center addresses a variety of mental health challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, depression (including perinatal and postpartum forms), OCD, PTSD, psychotic symptoms, schizophrenia, eating disorders like anorexia, mood instability, impulse control issues, sensory problems, and sleep disorders. Therapy sessions typically last around 53 minutes each week, though both frequency and duration are tailored to meet the needs of each client. Clients can seek services through direct inquiries or referrals. LightHeart Associates specializes in treating ADHD, anxiety, autism spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, depression (including both perinatal and postpartum types), OCD, PTSD, psychotic symptoms, schizophrenia, anorexia, and various mood and impulse control disorders. For younger clients, the center also addresses additional behavioral and academic challenges. The center emphasizes culturally-aware therapy approaches designed to fit the unique requirements of each individual. Common therapeutic modalities include acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), one-on-one dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), medication management, mindfulness-based interventions, psychodynamic therapy, psychoeducation, biofeedback, EMDR, family therapy, and coaching for executive functioning skills. LightHeart Associates offers gender-affirming support and resources for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families. Couples therapy draws on techniques from Gottman and emotionally focused therapy (EFT). For children, the center provides guidance on behavioral changes, collaborates with educational institutions, integrates individualized education plans (IEPs), and provides parental recommendations. They frequently assist children undergoing significant family changes, those with developmental or learning challenges, victims of bullying, children exhibiting anger issues, bedwetting, or signs of substance use. Progress tracking for clients is done electronically, with treatment notes accessible via the client portal on the LightHeart Associates website. Additionally, LightHeart Associates has four other facilities in the Seattle region offering comparable services, with their Redmond Medical Center location providing Spravato treatment for depression.

At this center, individuals are offered customized support for various mental health challenges. They focus on delivering therapeutic services that are specifically designed to meet your individual requirements, diagnoses, and personal preferences.

Our rehabilitation center, named the same, accepts a wide range of health insurance plans. This includes Medicare, TRICARE, Aetna, Meritain Health, Behavioral Health Systems, Carelon, Cigna, First Choice Health, Kaiser Permanente, Optum, United Healthcare, Premera Blue Cross, Providence, and Regence. If your insurance company isn’t mentioned here, please contact us for assistance.