Dr. Carey Vorholt, DSW, LICSW, Therapist in Gig Harbor, Washington

Dr. Carey Vorholt, DSW, LICSW, helps individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s complexities with compassion and clarity. Serving clients across Washington, she provides therapy that is both grounded in evidence-based practices and tailored to the unique needs of each client. Dr. Vorholt offers support to adolescents, teens, and adults through individual, group, and family therapy, including intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs. With deep clinical expertise in treating anxiety, bipolar disorder, and trauma-related concerns, Dr. Vorholt works collaboratively to foster insight, build resilience, and promote sustainable emotional well-being. She frequently supports clients through midlife transitions, grief, and challenges related to substance use. Her experience with diverse populations—including individuals in the foster care system, military veterans, and first responders—underscores her commitment to inclusive, trauma-informed care. Dr. Vorholt is particularly passionate about treating issues related to sleep disorders and insomnia, postpartum depression and anxiety, and school avoidance in teens. These areas are often intertwined with broader challenges like emotional regulation, burnout, or chronic stress, and she draws from a range of modalities—including CBT for Insomnia, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy—to help clients regain balance and control in their daily lives. Incorporating a holistic view of mental health, Dr. Vorholt’s love of nature and therapeutic farming influences her creative and grounded approach to care. Whether she’s gardening, boating, or observing orcas in the Pacific Northwest, these interests reinforce her belief in the healing power of connection—both to others and to the natural world.