Real Support. Real Change.

Therapy for individuals, couples, and families — in person in Tacoma and online across Washington State.

Sometimes, it feels like life it isn’t working.

Maybe a solution seems out of reach. Or maybe, you know what to do, but having the correct information isn’t making a difference.

With the right support, change is possible.

Real Support

Real support means creating a space where you can be yourself, the parts you like and the parts you don’t, without fear of judgment. I’m here to listen and to help you navigate the issues that are getting in the way of a better life.

Sometimes that means we find simple, practical solutions for a problem. Often, it means we take a deep dive into the hard stuff: always with compassion, always with your permission and at your pace, and always with a focus on progress.

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Real Change

Real change happens when we get to the heart of what’s keeping you stuck and work through it in a way that sticks for the long haul.

The goal is to shift from simply understanding the problem to actually experiencing new, healthier ways of being.

It’s hard work. And there are no guarantees. But with the right support, real change is possible.

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What to Expect

  • Be Seen

    The whole you — your strengths and weaknesses, joys and sorrows, inherent worth and potential. What you wish others could see and what you’ve worked so hard to hide.

  • Be Heard

    The big feelings you’re familiar with, and the deeper ones that are harder to talk about. The change you desire and the change that scares you.

  • Be Accepted

    Who you are and where you’re at. My starting point is that you’re good and capable of change, even when you may not feel good about yourself or your life.

  • Be Supported

    I’ll be empathetic, honest, curious, caring, and collaborative. I’ll remain humble and open to feedback, while bringing the right tools to help you make the change you’re seeking.

  • Be Challenged

    It starts by digging more deeply into your experiences and feelings — and being kinder to yourself along the way. We’ll explore what you’ve avoided and embrace the process of growth.

  • Be Changed

    We can’t always control our circumstances, but we can change how we experience them and how we respond. When we are seen, heard, accepted, supported, and challenged, real, lasting change is possible.

Justin Mootz, M.Div., LMFTA

I’ve always been fascinated by how people experience life, relationships, and meaning — as individuals, families, communities, and across cultures. That curiosity is what drew me to therapy: helping people navigate the messy, complicated, and wonderful parts of being human.

Along the way, I spent 4.5 years living abroad in Spain, Japan, and Nicaragua, learning firsthand how culture shapes the way we see and move through the world. I’ve also worked in a wide range of settings: education, community development, spiritual formation, and marketing. Each experience gave me new insight into how people communicate, grow and change.

I now live in Tacoma with my wife and two kids. When I’m not in session, you’ll probably find me exploring the outdoors, reading something that sparks curiosity, enjoying sports, or valiantly failing at a home DIY project. Life’s full of twists and turns, and I love helping people make sense of them.

Justin Mootz, licensed marriage and family therapist associate in Tacoma, Washington.

Education & Licensure

MASTERS IN MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY
Pacific Lutheran University, WA
Credential number: MG61645730

MASTERS IN DIVINITY
Luther Seminary, MN

BACHELORS IN GOVERNMENT, SPANISH
Augustana University, SD

Supervision Provided by
Rebecca Grondel, MA, LMFTA

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Primary Therapeutic Modalities

I work from a family systems perspective, focusing on the interactions and relationships that contribute to issues we struggle with and to their solutions. I draw on various therapeutic approaches, adapting techniques to best meet your needs, including but not limited to:

Ready to get started?

Schedule a complimentary consultation. I can answer any questions you have about the therapy process and we can figure out if I’m the right fit for what you need.