Therapists in Vancouver, WA
Alaina Ewing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98682
Are you going through a difficult time? Struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or needing support while you take steps toward the life you want to live? Then you've come to the right place. I lean toward a collaborative, person-centered, and strengths-based approach. You are the expert in your life and I am here to help you on your journey.
Are you going through a difficult time? Struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or needing support while you take steps toward the life you want to live? Then you've come to the right place. I lean toward a collaborative, person-centered, and strengths-based approach. You are the expert in your life and I am here to help you on your journey.
Melissa Cantwell
Counselor, MA Ed, LHMCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98663
Waitlist for new clients
I’m a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate at A Better Way Counseling. This is a second career for me. I have spent the last 18 years in the world of public education with a master's degree in Special Education. The majority of my career has been spent supporting families and their children through the education system with the resources they need to succeed. I have worked with children ages 3-21 with a wide variety of disabilities such as autism, ADHD, visual impairments, dyslexia, communication disorders, anxiety, depression, and more.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate at A Better Way Counseling. This is a second career for me. I have spent the last 18 years in the world of public education with a master's degree in Special Education. The majority of my career has been spent supporting families and their children through the education system with the resources they need to succeed. I have worked with children ages 3-21 with a wide variety of disabilities such as autism, ADHD, visual impairments, dyslexia, communication disorders, anxiety, depression, and more.
Katrina L Barnes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98661
Open for new clients in some time spots. Healthier life means a balance in our relationships. Therapy can help by re-connecting mind, body, spirit and relationships with others. A change in one area often ties to threads in another. Brokenness in our primary relationships can disconnect family, work, community and culture. Together we can re-weave these threads through our stories about ourselves, and people around us. We can change the next chapter. What we do, who we are and what our relationships mean are all important. We need space to be unique and we also need relationships that provide closeness.
Open for new clients in some time spots. Healthier life means a balance in our relationships. Therapy can help by re-connecting mind, body, spirit and relationships with others. A change in one area often ties to threads in another. Brokenness in our primary relationships can disconnect family, work, community and culture. Together we can re-weave these threads through our stories about ourselves, and people around us. We can change the next chapter. What we do, who we are and what our relationships mean are all important. We need space to be unique and we also need relationships that provide closeness.
Maraiah Esslinger
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98662
Maraiah is a registered art therapist, licensed mental health counselor, and substance use professional. She graduated from Marylhurst University with a degree in clinical art therapy counseling, and holds a Master of Fine Art from Georgia State University and a certificate of Chemical Dependency Proficiency from Spokane Falls Community College. She is also an EMDRIA-trained EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist. Maraiah enjoys collaborating with her clients to develop a personalized approach to therapy, finding that this supports growth, healing, and empowerment.
Maraiah is a registered art therapist, licensed mental health counselor, and substance use professional. She graduated from Marylhurst University with a degree in clinical art therapy counseling, and holds a Master of Fine Art from Georgia State University and a certificate of Chemical Dependency Proficiency from Spokane Falls Community College. She is also an EMDRIA-trained EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist. Maraiah enjoys collaborating with her clients to develop a personalized approach to therapy, finding that this supports growth, healing, and empowerment.
Blake Frey @ Everstronger Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98662 (Online Only)
Welcome. We all need spaces to come as we are and just talk. In our sessions we will move towards the topics that matter most to you. Clients report that they experience a safe and attuned space to show up authentically, without the worry of judgment, so they can explore important circumstances that are bringing challenges. Everstronger is a term that invites leaning a bit more towards the parts of us that have been pained, stuck, muted, or are stirring to find expression and relief in new ways.
Welcome. We all need spaces to come as we are and just talk. In our sessions we will move towards the topics that matter most to you. Clients report that they experience a safe and attuned space to show up authentically, without the worry of judgment, so they can explore important circumstances that are bringing challenges. Everstronger is a term that invites leaning a bit more towards the parts of us that have been pained, stuck, muted, or are stirring to find expression and relief in new ways.
JKD Counseling, LLC Janine DeBacker, LMHC
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98660
Not accepting new clients
Are you stuck? Are your relationships unhealthy? Are you just unhappy with yourself and life? Life is full of challenges and transitions. I'm glad you are wanting to find help and feel better. Much of my work is helping you in 3 areas: developing clarity of what is important to you, recognizing choices that are around you, and finding the courage to move forward.
Are you stuck? Are your relationships unhealthy? Are you just unhappy with yourself and life? Life is full of challenges and transitions. I'm glad you are wanting to find help and feel better. Much of my work is helping you in 3 areas: developing clarity of what is important to you, recognizing choices that are around you, and finding the courage to move forward.
David Grushkin
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98662 (Online Only)
Therapy isn't mysterious. It's a conversation that helps you create clarity about your feelings, what you really need or want, and how to get there. My photo shows me years ago enjoying a hike in Yellowstone. I also enjoy my clients. It is refreshing to provide a comfortable place for you to express your true feelings, to problem-solve and clarify your thinking. It is OK to seek help. Emotional overload happens to everyone. Your problem doesn't define your value. Imagine newborn babies. They are all equal and valuable. Self-limiting beliefs are "learned" later. It is an essential understanding that your true self is perfect.
Therapy isn't mysterious. It's a conversation that helps you create clarity about your feelings, what you really need or want, and how to get there. My photo shows me years ago enjoying a hike in Yellowstone. I also enjoy my clients. It is refreshing to provide a comfortable place for you to express your true feelings, to problem-solve and clarify your thinking. It is OK to seek help. Emotional overload happens to everyone. Your problem doesn't define your value. Imagine newborn babies. They are all equal and valuable. Self-limiting beliefs are "learned" later. It is an essential understanding that your true self is perfect.
Michelle Moore
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98683
Are you a mom who gave birth in the past year and are struggling emotionally? Are you wanting to get pregnant and struggling to conceive? Have you had a loss or a few? Have you been a mom for a while now and just struggling to feel like yourself? Or maybe your past trauma is making it hard to be your best self. If so, I can help. I am a therapist specializing in working with women who are dealing with mental health struggles. I specialize in integrating talk therapy, Neurofeedback, and EMDR to help women, like you, feel better and become their best self.
Are you a mom who gave birth in the past year and are struggling emotionally? Are you wanting to get pregnant and struggling to conceive? Have you had a loss or a few? Have you been a mom for a while now and just struggling to feel like yourself? Or maybe your past trauma is making it hard to be your best self. If so, I can help. I am a therapist specializing in working with women who are dealing with mental health struggles. I specialize in integrating talk therapy, Neurofeedback, and EMDR to help women, like you, feel better and become their best self.
Nicole Churchill
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98683
Nicole Churchill is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University. Nicole is able to walk clients through trauma processing in a safe and informed way that leads to healing. She has experience with a wide range of diagnostics and is able to offer guidance for those that are seeking answers. Nicole utilizes a person-centered approach that centers treatment around the client's goals so that they can truly be autonomous in their path to healing.
Nicole Churchill is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University. Nicole is able to walk clients through trauma processing in a safe and informed way that leads to healing. She has experience with a wide range of diagnostics and is able to offer guidance for those that are seeking answers. Nicole utilizes a person-centered approach that centers treatment around the client's goals so that they can truly be autonomous in their path to healing.
Heidi Louise McKinney
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98660
Not accepting new clients
I am looking forward to expanding my scope of practice to include working/collaborating with medical physicians in an integrated health care clinic in Southwest Washington. It has been a pleasure and privilege serving patients in the Middle Tennessee area.
I am looking forward to expanding my scope of practice to include working/collaborating with medical physicians in an integrated health care clinic in Southwest Washington. It has been a pleasure and privilege serving patients in the Middle Tennessee area.
Shawn Boley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98662
Therapy can seem daunting; you have to become vulnerable before you will start seeing benefits. For many, this is more anxiety producing than not. You might not know what to expect. You might have had a bad experience with a prior therapist. You might feel hopeless, like no amount of therapy can help you. You can be helped. It’s likely that you have an issue in your life that is causing you ambivalence, or else you wouldn’t be seeking therapy. To have ambivalence means you are uncertain about your life in the now, and choices you must make to manifest the future you want are causing you depression, fear, and/or anxiety.
Therapy can seem daunting; you have to become vulnerable before you will start seeing benefits. For many, this is more anxiety producing than not. You might not know what to expect. You might have had a bad experience with a prior therapist. You might feel hopeless, like no amount of therapy can help you. You can be helped. It’s likely that you have an issue in your life that is causing you ambivalence, or else you wouldn’t be seeking therapy. To have ambivalence means you are uncertain about your life in the now, and choices you must make to manifest the future you want are causing you depression, fear, and/or anxiety.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98662 (Online Only)
Are unexpected panic attacks causing distress, with blurred vision and heightened sensitivity to sound overwhelming you? Regaining calm in these moments might feel challenging, but please know you're not alone in this struggle against anxiety. There is a path forward, and enduring this forever isn't your only option. I believe in beginning our treatment with solution-focused brief therapy, and building a treatment plan from there.
Are unexpected panic attacks causing distress, with blurred vision and heightened sensitivity to sound overwhelming you? Regaining calm in these moments might feel challenging, but please know you're not alone in this struggle against anxiety. There is a path forward, and enduring this forever isn't your only option. I believe in beginning our treatment with solution-focused brief therapy, and building a treatment plan from there.
Daniel Baxley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98665 (Online Only)
Our existence in this world comes with hopes, aspirations and dreams. It also comes with disappointments, challenges and hardships which can overshadow our light and purpose. These obstacles on our path to our most authentic self may have been passed down to us from our family or an injustice burdened onto us as along the way. Somewhere, amongst all of these parts of ourselves, there is hope and a belief that we can be at peace with our past and artfully manage our present so that we can fully embrace the future we deserve.
Our existence in this world comes with hopes, aspirations and dreams. It also comes with disappointments, challenges and hardships which can overshadow our light and purpose. These obstacles on our path to our most authentic self may have been passed down to us from our family or an injustice burdened onto us as along the way. Somewhere, amongst all of these parts of ourselves, there is hope and a belief that we can be at peace with our past and artfully manage our present so that we can fully embrace the future we deserve.
Renee Lovejoy
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98662
As humans we all face challenges and many of us face trauma that has an impact on us throughout our entire lives causing depression, anxiety, PTSD and other various mental health concerns. These concerns can be the things that hold us back from living our life fully or being able to create a life we believe is worth living. In my practice with clients, I attempt to help people discover a way for themselves to find health, move forward and start thriving instead of surviving.
As humans we all face challenges and many of us face trauma that has an impact on us throughout our entire lives causing depression, anxiety, PTSD and other various mental health concerns. These concerns can be the things that hold us back from living our life fully or being able to create a life we believe is worth living. In my practice with clients, I attempt to help people discover a way for themselves to find health, move forward and start thriving instead of surviving.
Chanel Brown
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98660 (Online Only)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) has been called "The Doubting Disease," and is characterized by unwanted and intrusive doubts, fears, “irrational” worries, and at its worst, terror and psychological torment. People with OCD experience doubts and fears which usually focus on whatever they most care about or highly value, such as their most important relationships, their moral character, their health or the health and well-being of those they care about. Sufferers use mental or behavioral rituals that provide temporary relief from the obsession, which become compulsions that can be painful in and of themselves.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) has been called "The Doubting Disease," and is characterized by unwanted and intrusive doubts, fears, “irrational” worries, and at its worst, terror and psychological torment. People with OCD experience doubts and fears which usually focus on whatever they most care about or highly value, such as their most important relationships, their moral character, their health or the health and well-being of those they care about. Sufferers use mental or behavioral rituals that provide temporary relief from the obsession, which become compulsions that can be painful in and of themselves.
Natalie Chambers
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98662
Not accepting new clients
I enjoy working with adults and teens to provide a space for them to work through their struggles, trauma and/or transitions. I have experience treating trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, grief, depression, anxiety, and more. My approach is tailored to each client individually as I recognize that each person's experiences are uniquely theirs.
I enjoy working with adults and teens to provide a space for them to work through their struggles, trauma and/or transitions. I have experience treating trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, grief, depression, anxiety, and more. My approach is tailored to each client individually as I recognize that each person's experiences are uniquely theirs.
Ellie Isaacson
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98660
Not accepting new clients
I am a licensed mental health therapist (in Washington and Oregon) with over 17 years of solid clinical experience helping adults who have been impacted by traumatic events, chronic illness, life transitions and grief/loss.
I am a licensed mental health therapist (in Washington and Oregon) with over 17 years of solid clinical experience helping adults who have been impacted by traumatic events, chronic illness, life transitions and grief/loss.
Wayne Allen Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98683 (Online Only)
I work with people of all genders, orientations, ethnicity, belief systems, and ages 17 and up. I have worked with a diverse population for most of my career and am experienced with and affirming of all populations.
I work with people of all genders, orientations, ethnicity, belief systems, and ages 17 and up. I have worked with a diverse population for most of my career and am experienced with and affirming of all populations.
Allison Zoë Love
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98662 (Online Only)
I offer a healing sanctuary for women ages 21-33, looking for support to ease challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD. I provide a safe space to express yourself and learn new skills and strategies to make every day a little bit brighter. I will help you gain more control over emotions, become stronger, and more confident. My approach offers relief, inner peace, and personal transformation, increasing self-acceptance, calm, and effective self-expression. Seeking help to work through challenges is the first step on a journey of self-discovery. Where wishing and hoping for change ends and a new life begins.
I offer a healing sanctuary for women ages 21-33, looking for support to ease challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD. I provide a safe space to express yourself and learn new skills and strategies to make every day a little bit brighter. I will help you gain more control over emotions, become stronger, and more confident. My approach offers relief, inner peace, and personal transformation, increasing self-acceptance, calm, and effective self-expression. Seeking help to work through challenges is the first step on a journey of self-discovery. Where wishing and hoping for change ends and a new life begins.
Caroline Gearing
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98660
As a licensed marriage and family therapist I specialize in sexual addiction work for men and women transitioning from sexual addiction to healthy sexuality, and partners and couples dealing with sexual addiction. Groups provided: sex addiction, partner of sexual addict, couples dealing with sexual addiction, and love addiction. Strong focus on couples counseling, premarital counseling using Prepare/Enrich assessment tools. Expertise with sexual therapy for couples and individuals. Specialty dealing with narcissistic people and assisting clients with great transitional challenges. I am a highly dedicated counselor and therapist partnering with my clients to successfully move forward in their lives.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist I specialize in sexual addiction work for men and women transitioning from sexual addiction to healthy sexuality, and partners and couples dealing with sexual addiction. Groups provided: sex addiction, partner of sexual addict, couples dealing with sexual addiction, and love addiction. Strong focus on couples counseling, premarital counseling using Prepare/Enrich assessment tools. Expertise with sexual therapy for couples and individuals. Specialty dealing with narcissistic people and assisting clients with great transitional challenges. I am a highly dedicated counselor and therapist partnering with my clients to successfully move forward in their lives.
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Number of Therapists in Vancouver, WA
800+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Vancouver, WA who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
76% | Trauma and PTSD |
71% | Relationship Issues |
69% | Self Esteem |
67% | Grief |
67% | Stress |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
71% | Aetna |
54% | Cigna and Evernorth |
51% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Vancouver, WA see their clients
65% | In Person and Online | |
35% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
78% | Female | |
20% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
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How can I find a therapist in Vancouver?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.