Wallace Forslof
MA, LMHCAFocus areas
- Childhood trauma
- Trauma & PTSD
- ADHD
- Veterans & first responders
- Anxiety & Depression
- Men's issues
- Self-esteem
- Anger management
Men's
Therapy & Counseling in Washington
Compassionate, evidence-based counseling to help you heal, grow, and move forward.
Your care team
Meet the therapists who specialize in men's.
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Understanding it
What is men's counseling?
Men's counseling offers a practical, judgment-free space for men to address the pressures they often carry alone. Many men are raised to suppress emotion, 'tough it out,' and define themselves by performance - which can make stress, anxiety, and pain harder to name and even harder to share. This care meets men where they are, without shame.
Beneath the surface, many men struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, relationship problems, work stress, identity, and the lingering effects of trauma or childhood wounds. These can show up as irritability, numbness, overworking, withdrawal, or substance use. Counseling provides a confidential space to understand what's really going on, build emotional tools, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with purpose and direction.
Signs to notice
You may benefit from therapy if…
- Feeling stressed, stuck, or quietly overwhelmed
- Irritability, anger, or a short fuse
- Emotional numbness or difficulty opening up
- Anxiety or depression you've been pushing down
- Relationship or communication struggles
- Overworking or using substances to cope
- Loss of purpose, direction, or motivation
- Carrying past trauma or childhood wounds
Evidence-based care
How therapy can help you heal.
We tailor proven, research-backed modalities to your nervous system, your goals, and your story.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Identify and gently reshape the thought patterns that fuel distress, building practical tools you can use between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Develop emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness skills to navigate overwhelming feelings with steadiness.
Lifespan Integration (LI)
A gentle, body-based modality that helps your nervous system reorganize painful memory along your timeline - without re-traumatization.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Every session prioritizes safety, choice, and pacing, honoring how past experiences shape the brain, body, and relationships.
Solution-Focused Therapy
Build on your existing strengths and create clear, attainable steps toward the life and relationships you want.
Attachment-Based Therapy
Heal relational wounds by understanding early attachment patterns and learning to experience secure, trusting connection.
Our philosophy
Whole-person healing, your way.
At Healing & Restoration Counseling, care is faith-friendly yet never judgmental - honoring your beliefs, identity, and pace as we walk alongside you.
Compassion
You are met with warmth and zero judgment, exactly where you are today.
Acceptance
Your story, faith, identity, and pace are fully honored throughout your care.
Safety
We move at the speed of your nervous system, building trust before depth.
Authenticity
Real, human therapists who help you reconnect with your truest self.
Mind-Body-Spirit
Whole-person healing that integrates emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.
Personalized Plans
No two journeys are alike - your treatment plan is built around you.
Why choose us
Why Washington trusts Healing & Restoration Counseling.
Licensed, experienced Washington therapists
Telehealth available across all of Washington State
Trauma-informed, nervous-system-aware care
Holistic, mind-body-spirit healing approach
Free 30-minute consultation to find your fit
Evidence-based, research-backed methods
Individualized treatment plans for every client
Confidential, HIPAA-compliant services
We proudly serve clients across Washington State - including Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, Tacoma, Spokane, Vancouver, and our home community of Mill Creek - with secure online therapy that brings expert care wherever you are.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions.
- Isn't therapy just talking about feelings?
- Effective therapy is practical and goal-oriented. We focus on real challenges and concrete tools — while also helping you understand what's driving them — so you see tangible change.
- Why is men's counseling helpful specifically?
- Many men face unique pressures and were taught to suppress emotion. Men's counseling offers a judgment-free space attuned to those realities, making it easier to open up and make progress.
- Can therapy help with anger?
- Yes. Anger often masks stress, hurt, or anxiety. We help you understand its roots and build tools to respond calmly and protect your relationships.
- Will I be judged for struggling?
- Never. Seeking help is a sign of strength. We provide a respectful, straightforward space where you're supported, not judged.
- What can men's counseling help with?
- Stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationships, work pressure, identity, purpose, and healing from trauma — whatever you're carrying, we can help.
- Do you offer men's counseling online across Washington?
- Yes. We provide secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth men's counseling to clients throughout Washington State — including Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, Tacoma, Spokane, and Vancouver — so expert care reaches you wherever you live.
- Do you offer a free consultation?
- Yes. Every new client is invited to a free 30-minute consultation. It's a no-pressure way to ask questions, share what you're navigating, and make sure your therapist feels like the right fit before you begin.
- Is therapy confidential?
- Absolutely. All sessions are private and HIPAA-compliant. What you share stays between you and your therapist, with only the narrow legal exceptions required to keep you and others safe.
Continue exploring
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Couples & Family Counseling
Reconnect, repair, and grow together.
Teen Counseling
Compassionate support for adolescents.
Contact Us
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Begin your healing
You don't have to navigate this alone.
Healing is possible - and you deserve a compassionate guide for the journey. Reach out today and let us match you with a licensed Washington therapist who truly fits.