Uplifting Psychological Services
A Collaborative Approach to Healing
We're here to support your journey toward healing and self-discovery through a trauma-informed lens. Our team of compassionate psychologists are dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming space to help you thrive. We strive for cultural humility, knowing that you are the expert on your experience.
As mental health providers, we understand the importance of recognizing our own role in privilege and discrimination. We use Pamela Hays' ADDRESSING Model and Brofenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory to resist over-pathologizing behavior that has been adapted to survive mistreatment. We are committed to listening and learning from you, through mutual respect, and we remain accountable for challenging biases and providing care that is truly trauma-informed and affirming.
Dr. Amber Peterson
Background: University counseling center, inpatient psychiatry, Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Team, University of Washington Autism Center, and primary care.
Services:
Individual therapy for ages 6+
Autism assessments for ages 18 months+
ADHD assessments for ages 5+
Psychological evaluation & differential diagnosis for ages 16+
Gender-affirming care evaluations & letters for ages 18+
Psychosocial evaluation for pre-surgical clearance
About me: On the weekends I like being home with my daughter and our big dog, Bella. As a Washington native, I am not afraid to get caught in the rain, though I would much rather be cozy at home! I enjoy connecting with my community, advocating for social justice, and propagating my house plants.
Accepting new clients for assessments and limited openings for therapy.
Amber Peterson, PsyD, Licensed in WA.
Rates: $200 initial visit, $175/hr follow up
In-Network Plans: Premera, Regence, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United/Optum, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth
Virtual or in-person in Federal Way
Dr. Alexa Hutzenbiler
Background: University counseling center, community behavioral health hospital, Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Team, forensic state hospital, military medical center, and VA. Currently completing a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology.
Services:
Individual therapy for adults (18+)
Psychodiagnostic evaluations for affective disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, and PTSD
Gender-affirming care evaluations & letters (18+)
**Not accepting therapy clients at this time
Alexa Hutzenbiler, PsyD
Licensed in WA.
dralexa@alexapsyd.net or 701-390-9218
Rate $160/hr
Out of Network
Virtual only
Hours: Monday 9-3, Tuesday 9-3, Wednesday 10-3, Thursday 9-3, and Friday 9-3
Location: 33600 6th Ave South Suite 240, Federal Way, WA 98003