Freedom Within is a veteran’s owned THERAPY business with a simple mission, to help you,
“Redefine Yourself”
About me:
My name is Mike Tassin and I thank you for visiting my website. I am Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Washington. Like you, I play different roles in the world. I am a husband, father, a therapist, teacher, coach, professional; consultant, among many other roles in the community.
One role I am extremely proud of is my service to our great country, and a veteran of the United States Army. I served as Sergeant with eight years’ experience and tours of duty around the globe. I am passionate to serve all people who need help, and my military experience gives me greater insight into active military,veterans, and their family’s life style and culture. I am viewed as a leader in the military community for leadership, development, and, implementation of successful programs.
The programs have been recognized across the nation for serving veterans and their families with counseling both Vocational, and Mental Health, job training and placement as they transition from military to civilian life. Assisting those who have served and their families is a passion of mine. With that said; I have great deal of experience in settings where the average client has not had any connection to the military.
My Experience
Throughout my career I have worked with adults and children in community mental health centers and in a private practice setting. My work includes individual, martial and couples therapy, trauma counseling, premarital counseling, and career counseling. I have worked with those with depression, Anxiety, ADHD, relationship issues, PTSD and other personal and psychological needs. I am experienced in assisting with issues around trauma both abroad and at home. Counseling is a wonderful tool to gain the support needed to build strong lasting relationships with your family, spouse, children, partners and others in your life.
My Business
I ended my Military service 2008; Since 2009, I have worked in the education, training, counseling and consultation field. I worked with people from all walks of life and cultures at different local not for profits and now private practice setting.
Although I have firsthand knowledge and experience serving the military and veteran community; I have extensive experience working with non-military clients too. My therapeutic background is well rounded having assisted people with severe and persistent mental illness who were dependent on medication, to children who were in the foster care system and needing help adjusting to their new environment.
I have worked with children who had behavior troubles at home and school, and those diagnosed with ADHD and other labels. I have assisted clients with career and executive coaching, career testing, job search and placement strategies. During this time, I have worked with couples seeking premarital counseling and those wanting to improve their relationship and family life.
I am an experienced, versatile, and outcome based professional with a variety of experience and specialty in a number of areas. I love collaboration and approach each therapy relationship as collaboration for your benefit.
“Redefine Yourself”
What this means and looks like is entirely up to you, and the process you choose to embark on during therapy.
The process is and will be different for every person. My approach comes from a place of compassion and non-judgment with your best interest as the guide.
Although I feel I have much to offer those I work with, by helping to process thoughts, feelings and emotions, providing resources and other information, or simply being available to listen, the change comes from within you.
For an initial phone consultation/questions you can contact Mike by EMAIL: [email protected] or by
PHONE: Mike Tassin (360) 742-7187
418 Carpenter Rd SE Suite 101
Lacey, WA 98503
**For practicing therapists I am a WA State Approved Supervisor and can supervise you for licensure.
