Counseling for Maple Valley
Expert Care for the Tahoma Community

I offer the best of both worlds: in-person therapy and telehealth.

Living in Maple Valley offers a beautiful pace of life, but the daily reality often involves navigating the Four Corners congestion or the windy commute through all the new roundabouts. When life feels heavy, whether you're dealing with a recent loss, professional burnout, or family transitions, the last thing you might want is another hour in the car.  Consider telehealth.

While some of my Maple Valley clients prefer the convenience of telehealth, there is something deeply restorative about making the scenic, short drive over the Green River to my Enumclaw office. As you head toward the Enumclaw Plateau, the landscape opens up into beautiful pastoral farmlands with the stunning silhouette of Mount Rainier in all her glory.

Enumclaw is a quaint town that invites you to slow down. I often encourage my in-person clients to make their session part of a larger self-care ritual. Downtown Enumclaw is filled with unique local shops and wonderful eateries, making it the perfect place to grab a quiet coffee or a bite to eat before heading back to Maple Valley. The drive home serves as a peaceful transition, giving you a literal and metaphorical breather before heading back to the demands of daily life.  Come see me in the Enumclaw office.

I’m Gera McGuire, MA, NCC, LMHC 

and I provide specialized office based and telehealth counseling specifically for residents of Maple Valley, Black Diamond, and the surrounding Tahoma community. My practice is based just up the road in Enumclaw, but through my secure telehealth platform, I can also bring my high-level clinical expertise directly to your home or office.

Over 30 Years of Experience at Your Fingertips
Counseling is my passion and my calling. With over three decades of experience across hospitals, schools, and private practice, I’ve learned that therapy is a confluence of disciplines, part medicine, part teaching, and deeply human.

When you work with me, you aren’t just getting a listener.  You’re getting a Nationally Certified Counselor with advanced, post-graduate training:

• Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) Specialist: Trained at Columbia University’s Center for Prolonged Grief, I offer specialized support for those whose grief feels "stuck" or overwhelming.
• Family Systems Expert: As a "second-generation Minuchin counselor" trained in Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy, I help Maple Valley families and couples navigate complex relationship dynamics.
• Versatile Approach: My work is collaborative and empathetic, drawing from a vast array of therapies including Somatic-focused therapy, IFS (Internal Family Systems), and Mindfulness-based CBT.

A Personal Approach (And a Furry Co-Therapist)
I believe that all counselors are different, and I bring my whole self to our sessions. As an adoptive mom, an "Oma," and someone who was unexpectedly widowed at age 39, I understand the grit and grace it takes to navigate life’s sticker bushes.

If we meet via telehealth, you’ll likely meet my little co-therapist, Josie. She’s my rescue Cavalier King Charles / Papillon and a vital part of the healing environment I strive to create. I believe laughter is a part of every day, and humor is a must in the healing process.

Insurance & Logistics Made Simple
I want the business side of therapy to be as stress-free as possible for you.

In-Network Provider: I am paneled with Regence, Premera, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Lifewise, First Choice Health Network, and Cigna. * Out-of-Network: for Aetna and Kaiser.  I can provide superbills for other insurances.

Flexible Scheduling: I offer sessions Monday through Saturday to accommodate the busy schedules of Maple Valley professionals and parents.

Let’s Start Talking About YOU
Whether you are a healthcare professional facing burnout, a parent navigating the teenage years, or someone walking the long road of grief, you don't have to do it alone.

Ready to get started?
Send me an email to schedule a time to talk. I look forward to meeting you and helping you Carpe Diem (seize the day!) right here in the Tahoma area.