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Heidi Halsey, MA

Heidi Halsey, MA

Marriage & Family Therapy

Heidi Halsey, MA is a marriage & family therapist in Lakewood, WA. She is accepting new patients.

1.8 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 1.8 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

5409 100th St SW Unit 99787 Lakewood, WA 98496

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Care Philosophy

"I have over thirty years as a therapist-  this is not a one style fits all relationship. My website is my name and has extensive information and will let you register and schedule. I'm active meaning I'll as..."

- Heidi Halsey, MA

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Heidi Halsey's Reviews

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1.8
23 ratings, 11 with a written review
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wish I would have read the reviews. Worst therapy experience of my life. She told me during the therapy session "I had a problem with listening" even though it was the beginning of our third session, she probably hadn't had enough time to get to know me and I thought we would still be in the relationship building stage where she would want to hear my story. She criticized my way of speaking saying it was a "constant narrative". She then asked me what situations had led to my anxiety. I informed her that I did not know. She made me seem that because I didn't know I was unwilling to do therapy and then proceeded to say "therapy should not feel like an argument" and then said she would "refund my money". Session over. I felt worse about myself after our third session then before the sessions. I felt criticized, chastised for being a bad listener and then dumped as being not a good fit for her. She was defensive, argumentative and rude.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Nov 19, 2022
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Incredibly horrible. Horrible atmosphere. Nonprofessionalism. Spiteful and lots of he said she said when in marriage counseling. Broken trust and aggressive behavior. Should not be allowed to practice.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
13 others found this helpful
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Feb 22, 2022
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Her counseling style overall is somewhat abrasive. Not for everyone. It did help our situation at the time but we will not be returning.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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DC – Jun 04, 2021
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Terrible experience. She should not be a counselor. If you go for marriage counseling, watch out. She has been disciplined for sleeping with patients although she emailed me to tell me she wasn't after my husband because he was ugly. I have copies if anyone wants to see her nasty emails to me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
18 others found this helpful
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Jenni Owley – Mar 07, 2021
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Extremely unprofessional and very spiteful when addressing your feelings and concerns. AVOID at all costs! This woman is very dangerous to your health of well being.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
16 others found this helpful
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Feb 21, 2020
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I'm not sure why she's a therapist. She's very rude and belittles you. I would stay far away.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
20 others found this helpful
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Feb 02, 2020
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i was confused about scheduling an appointment. i message Heidi attempting to talk with her and this is a copy of her reply. I have not edited this the punctuation is all hers. Note : i never met her was only trying to connect. this was her reply to my attempt to speak with her: !!!!! this message says to come in Wednesday right on it. I’m on vacation. Please let me not have to keep answering and YOU read these messages. They are extremely clear I DON’T MAKE CALLS- THIS IS AN AUTOMATED SYSTEM AND I AM on vacation. Heidi Halsey MA LMFT ...................................................................... I recommend running from Heidi, completely rude. I was looking for counselor, strange.. like this service is helpful. RUN AWAY ! Shes Rude !
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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May 07, 2019
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AVOID! We saw her for parenting plan and co-parenting counseling. We were going through a horrible divorce but she made it even worse. She tore us further apart, She even recommended my to my ex-husband to fake wanting to go to trial so I would give up my shared custody out of embarrassment of trial. I am just appalled that she is a licensed therapist. She saw him individually which I did not know as well as us as co-parents. She talks about herself and does not help, makes situation WORSE
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 others found this helpful
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J Hornbuckle in Bonney Lak, WA – Feb 09, 2018
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Horrible therapist. Gives bad advice, passes judgment, and talks about herself more than she listens to you. She has no receptionist at her office, so good luck ever getting a hold of her by phone. She wants you to communicate completely online. Also, there is no set up to pay your bill online or by phone. I've tried for months attempting to pay my bill and I just received a "final notice" in the mail. Save your hundreds of dollars for a therapist that cares, she's extremely expensive!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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spanaway – Apr 02, 2017
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The most intuitive I've ever seen. Has always responded honestly, thoughtfully and got to the root of the problem. Truly excellent.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Puyallup, WA – Dec 12, 2016
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AVOID!!! She told us she took our insurance but never billed them and then stuck us with collections. Not to be trusted. Furthermore the reason we never went back is because she was terrible and passed quick judgment without any understanding. I highly recommend AVOIDING this therapist.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Nathan in Bonney Lake, WA – Oct 14, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I have over thirty years as a therapist-  this is not a one style fits all relationship. My website is my name and has extensive information and will let you register and schedule. I'm active meaning I'll ask questions and suggest homework, I'm not just going to nod.

biography

My number one referral source is former clients. That is the biggest compliment I could ever receive.
  • Marriage & Family Therapy

  • Psychotherapy

  • Relationship Counseling

  • Catholic Community Services

    Internship Hospital
  • San Diego State University

    Undergraduate School
  • Chapman University

  • English

  • American Sign Language

Locations

Practice

Office5409 100th St SW Unit 99787 Lakewood, WA 98496
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