Paul Scarberry, LMHC, SUDP
LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor)
Spanaway, WA
Online & In-Person
About me
Using a Person-Centered approach enhanced with CBT, DBT and other behavioral and existential techniques, we will work towards gaining insight and improving coping skills that can be applied to all areas of your life. Contact me today!
Reaching out for help can be one of the hardest steps, and you don't have to take it alone. I provide compassionate, evidence-based counseling for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use concerns, life transitions, and other challenges that affect emotional well-being. I am also committed to providing LGBTQ+ affirming care. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming, and judgment-free space where you can explore your experiences, identity, relationships, and personal goals with authenticity and support.
My specialty is working with co-occurring disorders, helping clients address both mental health and substance use challenges through an integrated, whole-person approach. I also provide LGBTQ+ affirming care and strive to create a safe, welcoming space where clients feel respected, supported, and empowered to be their authentic selves.
Whether you're working toward recovery, improved mental health, or personal growth, I'm here to help you build resilience, gain insight, and create lasting change. Ready to take the next step? Contact me today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can work together toward your goals. Now accepting new clients for tele therapy.
License
License(s)
Professional certifications
Education
Antioch University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$150 - $180Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Zelle
- Venmo
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Out of Network
- Medicaid
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
- Health Association (GEHA)
- Kaiser (Out of network)
- Meridian Health
- Nippon Life Benefits
- Regence
- Sound Health
- US Family Health Plan (USFHP)
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Betrayal Trauma
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Bullying
- Criminal Justice Involvement
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Gaming
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- Internet/Social Media Addiction
- LGBTQIA+
- Men's Issues
- Mental Health Professionals
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Oppositional/Defiant Behavior
- Personality Disorders
- Pet Loss
- Phobias & Fears
- Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS)
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sex Offenders
- Sex and/or Pornography Addiction
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Identity
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicidality
- Suicide Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
- Violence
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Single Parents
- Autism
- HIV / AIDS
- Trauma Survivors
Faith-based specialties
- Buddhism
- Wicca / Paganism
Location
Penguin Counseling and Recovery Services
201 160th Street South
Suite 101
Spanaway, WA 98387 US
Office is ADA Accessible
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Kids & Tweens (5-12)
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Groups
Languages
- English
Website and social media