
About Blue Harbor Counseling
Compassionate, clinically grounded therapy for those ready to do the deeper work of healing and growth.
Rooted in Story, Guided
by Trust
The past matters and it doesn't have to define you
At Blue Harbor Counseling, we believe that understanding your past is often the key to transforming your future. Many of our behaviors were once smart adaptations to difficult experiences. But over time, those same patterns can become obstacles. Our work is about identifying these old strategies, examining what they protected, and discovering new ways to live—grounded in clarity, compassion, and courage.
I’m available to meet you in person in downtown Edmonds or anywhere in Washington State through secure telehealth sessions.
About Matt Tiemeyer
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist
Before becoming a therapist, I spent nearly a decade in the software world, working in high-pressure business environments that taught me how people operate under stress. I later earned my Master’s in Counseling from the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, a program known for integrating emotional insight with deep reflection on identity, story, and relationships.
Today, I work with adults, teens (15+), and couples navigating addiction, trauma, relational wounds, codependence,and spiritual confusion. I bring both empathy and challenge to the room. My style is collaborative, honest, and grounded in the belief that our therapeutic relationship can be a direct path to meaningful transformation.
Modalities
I draw from a range of evidence-based and experiential approaches to support healing on emotional, relational, and neurological levels. Each method is tailored to fit your unique needs and goals:
Relationally-based Talk Therapy
Internal Family Systems (coming soon)
Lifespan Integration
Attachment-based therapy
Experiential approaches
Trauma-informed care
Credentials & Certifications
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC – Washington State)
Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT)
MA in Counseling, Seattle School of Theology and Psychology
Group Therapy Facilitator
Couples & Marriage Workshop Leader (since 2009)
Internship experience with Sea Mar Behavioral Health
What I Treat
Sex addiction & compulsive sexual behavior
Recovery from childhood or sexual abuse
Eating disorders and body image struggles
Trauma and PTSD
Spiritual confusion or religious trauma
Shame, identity, and perfectionism
Couples conflict and communication
Relationship anxiety and ambivalence
Emotional dysregulation
Core Values
These values shape every aspect of my practice from how I show up in the therapy room to how I structure my business. They reflect my commitment to authenticity, safety, and sustainable change.
Integrity with Boundaries
I serve the clients I’m best equipped to help and refer out when appropriate. Financial and professional integrity are foundational to my practice.
Steady Presence Through Nonlinear Growth
Healing isn’t a straight line. I offer consistency, patience, and insight as clients work through deep, layered change over time.
Challenge Within Safety
Clients trust me because they know I’ll tell them the truth with care. Therapy should be both a refuge and a place of brave transformation.