Joshua Gates is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in individual, couples and family therapy, and maintains a private practice in Puyallup, WA.
With over 14 years experience as a marriage and family therapist, and as a graduate of Pacific Lutheran University specializing in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, he is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among his areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, communication skills, premarital counseling, parenting, addictions, compulsions, stress and anger management, and military family life.
Joshua is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. His therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. He integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, he works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing
