Shepherd's Center Counseling 6626 Wagner Way Northwest, Gig Harbor, WA 98335

"Alicia Steckler has been an amazing resource and advocate for many people and families that have been referred to her. She is current in practices, and is very empathic! She is very understanding and truly has compassion for all. She has helped several people thru difficult times and is such a professional. She knows how to support, advocate and be there for her patients. She gives amazing tools and guidance to help with all things."

"I have been a colleague of Alicia Steckler’s for several years. While I don’t know who her clients are, per confidentiality rules, I consult with her and am well aware of her processes, ethics, and dedication to the field. I have complete confidence in her abilities and refer to her regularly."

"Absolute nightmare going to this counseling center to see Alicia Steckler! She is an enabler of emotional and physical abuse from parents, I have never had a worse experience in my entire life. I became very suicidal after seeing her for many months, as things got worse and worse and the abuse grew more and more intense by the day. DO NOT GO TO THIS CLINIC AND SEE HER, there are many other counselors that actually care, try to help, and understand abuse."

"Was a client a couple of years ago. I thought maybe it was me hitting a road block with my counselor until I was told to bring my partner with me for a few sessions. After 3 he asked why I even keep seeing her as she added nothing constructive to our sessions, just asked how we communicated (our relationship being in a bad place was no where near a problem I needed solved.) It was easy for me to blame myself for no growth in therapy, but once an outsider watched us I realized I was just keeping her company through her lunch break. (She did eat a meal during our sessions)"

"I have been seeing Alicia Steckler for about 5 or 6 months now. She has been so incredible to work with and help guide me through past trauma. My last counselor was of no help and just sat with a blank stare on her face. Alicia has been thoughtful, kind, gentle, yet has asked assertive and thought provoking questions. Not once have I felt that I was just a number or she was only out to get my money. She is in my insurance network so that is a bonus. I feel as though she is genuinely a caring person and wants to help others heal their hurt. She is helping me find my way back to me and am grateful that I was able to find her. Thank you so much Alicia!!!"