Shawnda L. Brese, MA, LMFT

Locations

Therapist Locator 1

Koala Smiles Counseling
601 Valley Ave NE
Ste F
Puyallup, WA 98372-2530
UNITED STATES
Therapist Locator 2

PO Box 110803
Anchorage, AK 99511-0803
UNITED STATES
Name
Shawnda Brese, MA, LMFT
Practice Description
I specialize in supporting individuals through depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and relationship challenges, while also helping clients navigate a wide variety of life struggles. I work primarily with teens and adults but also have experience with children and preteens. Depending on your needs, I offer individual therapy, family therapy, or couples/marriage counseling. My approach is person-centered—tailored to each individual or family. I draw from Structural Family Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and I am trained in Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT). I am especially passionate about working with children and families, helping them build tools to manage life’s challenges, such as behavioral concerns, anxiety, depression, anger, stress, grief, family conflict, self-esteem, peer relationships, and career transitions. I also have experience collaborating with schools to ensure that children’s mental health needs are supported in their learning environment. Christian Counseling As a Christian counselor, I believe true healing comes from the Holy Spirit, who brings both guidance and restoration (John 14:26). I welcome both Christian and non-Christian clients, and it is always your choice whether faith and spirituality become part of our sessions. Wherever you are in your faith journey, I provide a safe, respectful space to process, reflect, and find hope.
Office Description
Emphasis
Children & Adolescents, Death & Grief, Depression, Mental Illness, Pre-marital Counseling, Spirituality, Religion
Healthplan
Blue Cross / Blue Shield, Bridgespan, First Choice Health, Cigna (Evernorth), LifeWise, Premera, Regence, Out of Network
Language
National Provider Identfier
1366750432

Licenses

License License NumberState
Licensed Marital and Family Therapist238018Alaska
Licensed Marital and Family TherapistLF60462717Washington

Degrees

Date Earned DegreeInstitutionMajor
5/1/2008BASaint Martins UniversityPsychology
5/3/2011MAChapman UniversityCounseling Psychology in Marriage & Family Therapy