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Penguin Counseling and Recovery Services
  • Home
  • About
    • About Penguin Counseling
    • Our Team
  • Getting Started
  • Services
    • Couples Counseling
    • Family Therapy
    • Recovery Counseling
    • Trauma Therapy
    • LGBTQ+ Affirming Care
    • Telehealth Counseling
    • Notary Services
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Client Portal

Meet Paul Scarberry, LMHC & SUDP

We offer trauma-informed counseling and recovery-focused therapy that is LGBTQ+ affirming in Spanaway and throughout Washington State, providing essential mental health support for everyone.

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Paul Scarberry, LMHC, SUDP smiling in front of Penguin Counseling sign.

Welcome

Thank you for considering Penguin Counseling & Recovery Services. I believe that effective mental health support comes from creating an environment where individuals feel heard, respected, and supported. My goal is to foster a safe and welcoming space for clients to explore their challenges, build resilience, and work toward meaningful change through recovery-focused therapy. Whether you are seeking assistance for trauma, recovery, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, or navigating life transitions, trauma-informed counseling can provide a valuable opportunity for growth and healing.

Behavioral Health Experience

My professional background includes more than 10 years of experience in inpatient behavioral health settings, where I provide mental health support to individuals facing acute mental health and substance use challenges. 


Additionally, I have 5 years of experience in outpatient mental health, offering recovery-focused therapy and ongoing counseling for those navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, recovery, co-occurring disorders, and significant life transitions. 


These experiences have reinforced my commitment to compassionate, trauma-informed counseling and enhanced my understanding of recovery, resilience, and mental wellness.

LGBTQ+ Affirming Care

I am committed to providing LGBTQ+ affirming counseling where individuals can explore their experiences, identity, relationships, and goals without judgment.


My practice is rooted in respect, inclusion, and the belief that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and valued.

Supporting Growth and Change

Whether you are seeking mental health support, recovery-focused therapy, personal growth, or help navigating significant life transitions, I strive to create a welcoming space where healing, resilience, and lasting change can flourish through trauma-informed counseling.

Add Areas of Focus

🌱 Trauma-Informed Care for comprehensive mental health support


🔄 Recovery-Focused Therapy for Addiction & Recovery


🧠 Co-Occurring Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders


🚨 Crisis Support & Stabilization


💙 Anxiety & Depression management strategies


🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ Affirming Counseling


🛤️ Guidance through Life Transitions


🤝 Addressing Relationship Concerns


⚖️ Effective Stress Management techniques


✨ Promoting Personal Growth & Resilience through trauma-informed counseling

Credentials

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)


Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP)


More than 10 years of inpatient behavioral health experience


More than 5 years of outpatient mental health counseling experience

Why Choose Penguin Counseling

✅ Over 15 years of combined experience in providing mental health support


✅ Specializing in trauma-informed counseling for holistic healing


✅ Recovery-focused therapy to assist individuals on their journey


✅ Expertise in addressing co-occurring disorders


✅ LGBTQ+ affirming support for all identities


✅ In-person counseling available in Spanaway


✅ Convenient telehealth options across Washington


✅ A client-centered approach to empower and engage clients in their recovery

Ready to Get Started?

We offer trauma-informed counseling and recovery-focused therapy that is LGBTQ+ affirming in Spanaway and throughout Washington State, providing essential mental health support for everyone.

Schedule an Appointment

Penguin Counseling and Recovery Services

201 160th St S ste 101, Spanaway, WA, USA

253 878 0536

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