Albert Staley, LMHC

Washington · 4 years in practice

Albert Staley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Washington who uses an existential approach alongside practical, skills-based methods.

License and registration

LMHC, Washington: LH61651031 · expires February 2027
NPI: 1063069532 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 4
Languages: English

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About Albert

Albert Staley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Washington who uses an existential approach alongside practical, skills-based methods. He draws on client-centered and cognitive-behavioral ideas to help people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about meaning in life. Conversations are direct but respectful, aimed at helping people find clearer choices and better coping tools.

He has four years of professional counseling experience and a long history in ministry and teaching that informs his style.

Background and approach

That background leads him to welcome questions about belief, purpose, and values when a client wants to include those topics. He treats spiritual or religious themes with respect and adapts to each person's perspective. Typical concerns he addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, grief, parenting strain, and problems with self-esteem or anger.

He also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment problems, codependency, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, and first responder stress. In session he mixes reflective listening with structured techniques from CBT and DBT when helpful. He also uses emotion-focused and experiential work to help people name and process painful feelings.

The intent is practical change - clearer thinking, stronger coping skills, and a fuller sense of direction. Sessions are offered in English by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. He holds a Washington LMHC credential and focuses on meeting each person where they are.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Albert lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Albert names

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Online support

Existential and Practical Approaches for Online Care

Albert combines Existential Therapy with client-centered listening and cognitive-behavioral work. Existential Therapy focuses on questions of meaning, purpose, and choice to help people facing emptiness, grief, or life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience and priorities, offering acceptance and reflection to encourage insight. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with concrete strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. That collaborative process may blend existential reflection with skills-based exercises so sessions match real-life needs.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care fit into busy schedules. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier if bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or when typing feels most comfortable. These options aim to increase flexibility and make it easier to keep therapy consistent.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Albert work with?

He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship or intimacy concerns, grief, addiction, parenting strain, and self-esteem problems. Additional issues addressed include abandonment, attachment, codependency, communication problems, divorce and first responder stress.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He blends an existential outlook with client-centered listening and practical techniques from CBT and DBT. Sessions aim to clarify values, develop coping skills, and process difficult emotions in a straightforward way.

What is his professional background?

He has four years of counseling experience and a long history in ministry and teaching that influences his approach. That background shapes how he addresses meaning and spiritual questions when clients want that included.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, credentialed in Washington. He practices with that credential and lists Washington as his location.

Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

In what formats are sessions available?

He sees people by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to connect. These formats support shorter check-ins or longer conversations depending on needs.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies with location and the subscription model used by the service. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

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