LightHeart Associates Federal Way

Set downtown in Cedar Park, LightHeart Associates Federal Way provides in-person or virtual outpatient mental health care for children 6+, adolescents, and adults near Tacoma. They treat ADHD, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, depression (including perinatal depression and postpartum depression), OCD, PTSD, psychotic symptoms, schizophrenia, anorexia and other eating disorders, mood dysregulation, impulse control, sensory issues, and sleep disorders.

Their therapy sessions last an average of 53 minutes once a week, but the frequency and duration vary based on the client's needs.

LightHeart Associates admits clients through direct contacts or referrals.

Conditions They Treat

LightHeart Associates treats ADHD, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, depression (including perinatal depression and postpartum depression), OCD, PTSD, psychotic symptoms, schizophrenia, anorexia and other eating disorders, mood dysregulation, impulse control, sensory issues, and sleep disorders. For children, they also treat additional behavioral and learning disorders.

Therapies Available

LightHeart Associates provides culturally-sensitive therapies suited to individual clients' needs. They commonly use treatments like acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), one-on-one dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), medication management, mindfulness-based therapy, psychodynamic therapy, psychoeducation, biofeedback, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), family therapy, and executive function coaching.

They provide LGBTQ+ individuals and their family members with gender-affirming support and resources.

They employ Gottman and emotionally focused therapy (EFT) for couples.

LightHeart Associates coaches children on behavior modifications, works with schools, incorporates individualized education programs (IEPs), and makes recommendations for parents. They commonly treat children with major family transitions, developmental delays, learning problems, bullying or being bullied, excessive anger, bedwetting, and signs of alcohol or drug use.

Tracking Progress

LightHeart Associates tracks clients' progress electronically and makes treatment notes available to clients on their website's client portal.

Additional Locations

LightHeart Associates has 4 other locations in the Seattle area that offer similar treatment. Their location at Redmond Medical Center also offers Spravato medication treatments for depression.