Online Therapist in Tacoma

Licensed therapist in Tacoma specializing in couples therapy

Taylor Alderete,
MA, LMFTA

Psychotherapist

(Currently Not Accepting New Clients)

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA) in Tacoma, WA, I help individuals and couples explore their needs, build healthier relationships, identify and resolve conflicts, develop empathy for each other’s point of view, and more.

My diverse background, including working for a Fortune 500 company, and exposure to various populations gives me a wealth of knowledge and a better understanding of how to serve my clients’ specific needs. I enjoy working with couples, highly sensitive people, life transitions (e.g. divorce), career issues, and relationship issues. My theoretical orientation is grounded in The Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). However, I utilize other interventions that fit my clients’ specific needs.

If you're looking for a licensed therapist in Washington, I'd love to get to know you.

    • Individual Therapy for Adults

    • Couples/Relational Therapy

    • Parent Coaching

    • Career Coaching

    • Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping

    • Premarital Counseling

    • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

    • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    • The Gottman Method

    • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

    • Narrative Therapy

    • Somatic Therapy (utilizing breath work and EFT Tapping)

    • Polyvagal Theory

    • Trauma-Informed Therapy

  • Couples work (e.g. conflict, infidelity, family issues, etc.), Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), high achievers, people seeking inner child work, life transitions, work struggles (e.g. workplace frustrations, job satisfaction, purpose, work/life balance), relationship & attachment issues, self-esteem issues, people with strong inner critics, and mood disorders.

  • Washington State University, BA in Communication

    Antioch University, MA in Couple & Family Therapy

    Previous to becoming a therapist, Taylor spent six years as a project manager for a major Seattle corporation.

    Taylor is supervised by Anna Hedly Goeke, MA, LMFT. Anna is the founder and clinical director at Mettarel.

  • Taylor is available to see clients on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12pm to 6pm.

  • 45- 50 Minute Individual Session: $160

    Package of Four 45-50 Minute Individual Sessions: $576 (save 10%, $144/session)

    45 - 50 Minute Couple Session: $175

    90-Minute Couple Session: $350

    Package of Four 45 - 50 Minute Couple Sessions: $630 (save 10%, $157.50/session)

    • Taylor’s Myers Briggs is INFJ (she tends to be intuitive, sensitive to her experience as well as others’ experiences, and loves a good plan; fun fact: one of the recommended careers for INFJ people is a psychotherapist!)

    • Taylor’s Human Design is a Projector (once invited, she tends to be a mirror and guide to other people)

    • Taylor is a Virgo Sun, Cancer Rising, and a Taurus Moon (Taylor is detail-oriented, has a sharp mind, is emotionally wise, and loves comfy spaces and things.)

    • When not in therapy, you’ll find Taylor hiking, reading, doing HIIT or Barre, listening to podcasts, traveling, and hanging out with her inner circle.

  • If Taylor was a place, she would be an alpine lake. The lake represents Taylor’s need for solo reflection and peace - two things that are incredibly sacred to her. The alpine wilderness represents the reality of life - its challenges, chaos, and beauty. Together, the wilderness and lake represent how Taylor moves throughout the world - enjoying (and sometimes struggling) through the journey while also being deeply devoted to perspective, self-reflection, and inner peace.

  • My perfectionism, my love of a sunny day, my terrible spelling, my loyalty to Taco Bell, and my obsession with reality tv.

Taylor’s clients describe her as warm and empathic, yet honest. Her style aims to create an authentic connection that fosters self-discovery, self-reflection, and self-compassion. Taylor’s goal is that you are able to address what’s going on in your heart and mind.