Strength-Based Therapists in 98632

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Maya Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Longview, WA 98632
Hello! Thank you for coming to my page! I believe that every person has power, but sometimes people need help finding it and rebuilding it. I have worked with many clients who have experienced various trauma in their life and have helped them process it and work toward finding goals that are meaningful to them. I have worked with people struggling with past painful experiences as well as strained family relationships. I am a firm believer that every person is the expert on their life and I am here to help explore the things that are important to you and help figure out how to achieve your goals.
Hello! Thank you for coming to my page! I believe that every person has power, but sometimes people need help finding it and rebuilding it. I have worked with many clients who have experienced various trauma in their life and have helped them process it and work toward finding goals that are meaningful to them. I have worked with people struggling with past painful experiences as well as strained family relationships. I am a firm believer that every person is the expert on their life and I am here to help explore the things that are important to you and help figure out how to achieve your goals.
(360) 926-9292 View (360) 926-9292
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Rudy D Hernandez
Counselor, MA MFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longview, WA 98632
Through a person-centered humanistic approach, Rudy hopes to meet people where they are at. He is honored to support those doing the hard work of facing their challenges and be a part of the healing process. He also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and strength-based therapy to help guide those seeking to connect thoughts and behaviors and encourage self-efficacy. Play therapy also informs his work with children, teens, and families.
Through a person-centered humanistic approach, Rudy hopes to meet people where they are at. He is honored to support those doing the hard work of facing their challenges and be a part of the healing process. He also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and strength-based therapy to help guide those seeking to connect thoughts and behaviors and encourage self-efficacy. Play therapy also informs his work with children, teens, and families.
(360) 469-6673 View (360) 469-6673
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Patricia Andersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Longview, WA 98632
In my work, I use an integrative and personalized approach with every client system that comes into my office. I believe that each of us possess within us strengths and abilities that can lead us to self-improvement. I work with you to determine what those strengths and abilities are, as well as how they can apply in your current circumstances for the best possible outcomes.
In my work, I use an integrative and personalized approach with every client system that comes into my office. I believe that each of us possess within us strengths and abilities that can lead us to self-improvement. I work with you to determine what those strengths and abilities are, as well as how they can apply in your current circumstances for the best possible outcomes.
(360) 218-3800 View (360) 218-3800
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Hannah Gordon
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longview, WA 98632
I believe that you are the expert of your life. I hope to create a space where you feel welcome to explore your lived experience. I enjoy working with youth ranging from elementary kids to pre-teens to teens as well as young adults. I believe in empowering young people to use their voice and speak their truth. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, grief, interpersonal issues, transitional issues, and trauma.
I believe that you are the expert of your life. I hope to create a space where you feel welcome to explore your lived experience. I enjoy working with youth ranging from elementary kids to pre-teens to teens as well as young adults. I believe in empowering young people to use their voice and speak their truth. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, grief, interpersonal issues, transitional issues, and trauma.
(360) 549-8587 View (360) 549-8587
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Janet McKay
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CCTP, NCC
Verified Verified
Longview, WA 98632  (Online Only)
My company is Care Counseling Services PLLC. I was a Licensed Practical Nurse (LP/VN) for over 25 years, specializing in mental health since 2003.  I earned a Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice and later obtained a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling. ​ My post-graduate education is grounded in the study of mental health issues and how they correlate with body issues, such as pain, and chronic or terminal diseases.  I base my practice on the belief that the wisdom for growth and healing lies within us, and the issues and difficulties we encounter are not roadblocks but directional signs and teachers.
My company is Care Counseling Services PLLC. I was a Licensed Practical Nurse (LP/VN) for over 25 years, specializing in mental health since 2003.  I earned a Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice and later obtained a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling. ​ My post-graduate education is grounded in the study of mental health issues and how they correlate with body issues, such as pain, and chronic or terminal diseases.  I base my practice on the belief that the wisdom for growth and healing lies within us, and the issues and difficulties we encounter are not roadblocks but directional signs and teachers.
(360) 205-9629 View (360) 205-9629
Counseling Services Training Institute
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Longview, WA 98632
CSTI offers low cost therapy sessions, provided by masters level mental health interns and practicum students. Every CSTI counselor is required to complete clinical hours under the supervision of licensed and experienced mental health professionals. CSTI clinical supervisors match each incoming client with the intern who is best suited to address their unique circumstances.
CSTI offers low cost therapy sessions, provided by masters level mental health interns and practicum students. Every CSTI counselor is required to complete clinical hours under the supervision of licensed and experienced mental health professionals. CSTI clinical supervisors match each incoming client with the intern who is best suited to address their unique circumstances.
(360) 347-9661 View (360) 347-9661
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Kelie Bryson
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longview, WA 98632
Have you been feeling like it's time to make a positive change in your life? Maybe you want to experience more joy and happiness. Perhaps work on a past wound, improve a relationship, stop the cycle of doing the same thing over again. Counseling is a place where we can work on these issues together. This is a space where you become the author of your life. As an EMDR trained therapist, I can help you re-write your past experiences into stories of strength and resilience and work towards the best version of yourself.
Have you been feeling like it's time to make a positive change in your life? Maybe you want to experience more joy and happiness. Perhaps work on a past wound, improve a relationship, stop the cycle of doing the same thing over again. Counseling is a place where we can work on these issues together. This is a space where you become the author of your life. As an EMDR trained therapist, I can help you re-write your past experiences into stories of strength and resilience and work towards the best version of yourself.
(360) 392-5953 View (360) 392-5953
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Jody Witman
Counselor, MA, MHP, LMHC
Verified Verified
Longview, WA 98632
“The fundamental principle in care of the soul is that the soul needs tending. If we do not tend to things in their suffering, and decay, we risk living the life of the walking dead.” ~Thomas Moore. As I acquire experience as a therapist, it has become apparent that the therapeutic relationship between the counselor and the client is crucial to the success of the client. Counseling is based on trust and the professional connection, and through that connection, the counseling session becomes a co-creation that can unlock the client’s barriers to a fulfilling life.
“The fundamental principle in care of the soul is that the soul needs tending. If we do not tend to things in their suffering, and decay, we risk living the life of the walking dead.” ~Thomas Moore. As I acquire experience as a therapist, it has become apparent that the therapeutic relationship between the counselor and the client is crucial to the success of the client. Counseling is based on trust and the professional connection, and through that connection, the counseling session becomes a co-creation that can unlock the client’s barriers to a fulfilling life.
(360) 218-0323 View (360) 218-0323
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Macee Whatley
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longview, WA 98632  (Online Only)
I have a heart to help equip women and teen girls who are hurting to live a life of growth, acceptance and, ultimately, healing. My passion is to help you identify destructive behaviors and grow in self-awareness, learn healthy ways of processing and communicating, establish healthy boundaries in your personal life and in relationships, grow in self-worth, and create stability in your life. I also love working with couples who could benefit from learning new communication and relational techniques. Every couple has difficulty along the way - I would love to walk alongside you and help guide you through relational healing.
I have a heart to help equip women and teen girls who are hurting to live a life of growth, acceptance and, ultimately, healing. My passion is to help you identify destructive behaviors and grow in self-awareness, learn healthy ways of processing and communicating, establish healthy boundaries in your personal life and in relationships, grow in self-worth, and create stability in your life. I also love working with couples who could benefit from learning new communication and relational techniques. Every couple has difficulty along the way - I would love to walk alongside you and help guide you through relational healing.
(360) 329-9283 View (360) 329-9283
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Brittany Pruitt
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longview, WA 98632
I am so glad you are here. Beginning therapy is a brave decision, and no matter what you are going through, my priority is to create a space for you to feel supported, accepted, and safe. I want to meet people where they are and help them address hurts, achieve balance and learn new skills to help navigate struggles.
I am so glad you are here. Beginning therapy is a brave decision, and no matter what you are going through, my priority is to create a space for you to feel supported, accepted, and safe. I want to meet people where they are and help them address hurts, achieve balance and learn new skills to help navigate struggles.
(360) 345-3822 View (360) 345-3822
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Tristan S Wozniak
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CMHS
Verified Verified
Longview, WA 98632
Waitlist for new clients
Tristan works best with adolescents, children and young adults. She has experience working with issues around life adjustments, anxiety, depression. She can provide a empathetic ear to process difficult feelings, as well as a space to feel safe enough to practice new skills and coping mechanisms. Hopefully, when clients leave each session they feel a little lighter and have a new idea or two about how to approach challenging situations.
Tristan works best with adolescents, children and young adults. She has experience working with issues around life adjustments, anxiety, depression. She can provide a empathetic ear to process difficult feelings, as well as a space to feel safe enough to practice new skills and coping mechanisms. Hopefully, when clients leave each session they feel a little lighter and have a new idea or two about how to approach challenging situations.
(360) 516-2128 View (360) 516-2128
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Place of Mind, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Longview, WA 98632  (Online Only)
I am an experienced Marriage and Family therapist who has worked in mental health for over 20 years. I have worked with patients who have displayed ADD, ADHD, ODD and GAD symptoms and adults who have been dealing with severe major depressive and anxiety disorders, at this time I work exclusively with adults. I have worked with psychotic behaviors and disorders, suicide and self-harming behaviors. Recently I have encountered many patients that have been severely impacted by the COVID epidemic regarding deficits in all areas of their lives.
I am an experienced Marriage and Family therapist who has worked in mental health for over 20 years. I have worked with patients who have displayed ADD, ADHD, ODD and GAD symptoms and adults who have been dealing with severe major depressive and anxiety disorders, at this time I work exclusively with adults. I have worked with psychotic behaviors and disorders, suicide and self-harming behaviors. Recently I have encountered many patients that have been severely impacted by the COVID epidemic regarding deficits in all areas of their lives.
(360) 569-1814 View (360) 569-1814
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Allison Long
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSWA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Longview, WA 98632
Trauma and addiction are my primary focus areas. Additional areas of specialty include friends and family of people with substance use disorders, grief/loss, dissociative identity disorder, anxiety/depression, sexual abuse/assault, and domestic violence. My approach is tailored to meet the needs of each individual and therapy doesn't have to take a long time to be beneficial! I'm trained in a number of therapies, but the transformational power of the healing relationship I get to develop with clients is truly the best tool I have.
Trauma and addiction are my primary focus areas. Additional areas of specialty include friends and family of people with substance use disorders, grief/loss, dissociative identity disorder, anxiety/depression, sexual abuse/assault, and domestic violence. My approach is tailored to meet the needs of each individual and therapy doesn't have to take a long time to be beneficial! I'm trained in a number of therapies, but the transformational power of the healing relationship I get to develop with clients is truly the best tool I have.
(360) 968-7483 View (360) 968-7483
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Jackilyn Imper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Longview, WA 98632  (Online Only)
I work well with teens and adults that come from a variety of backgrounds. I support all races, ethnicities, genders, and other demographics. I also provide support with a variety of mental health related conditions. My clients experience a sense of self empowerment and ability to address their goals in a way that feels right to them personally with gentle therapeutic guidance.
I work well with teens and adults that come from a variety of backgrounds. I support all races, ethnicities, genders, and other demographics. I also provide support with a variety of mental health related conditions. My clients experience a sense of self empowerment and ability to address their goals in a way that feels right to them personally with gentle therapeutic guidance.
(360) 996-6205 View (360) 996-6205
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Barbara J Brandhorst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, SUDP, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Longview, WA 98632
I am an experienced therapist with over 30 years' experience in the fields of mental health; including child welfare, foster care, corrections, court system, chemical dependency and mental health case work. My goal is to help you become your best self, one step at a time. My specialties included: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing-EMDR (2017), Trauma Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Neuro Linguistic Programming-NLP (2019) techniques to assist individuals with desired change. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy, court ordered supervised visitation and reunification counseling.
I am an experienced therapist with over 30 years' experience in the fields of mental health; including child welfare, foster care, corrections, court system, chemical dependency and mental health case work. My goal is to help you become your best self, one step at a time. My specialties included: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing-EMDR (2017), Trauma Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Neuro Linguistic Programming-NLP (2019) techniques to assist individuals with desired change. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy, court ordered supervised visitation and reunification counseling.
(360) 207-2247 View (360) 207-2247
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Lacey Gray
Counselor, MS, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longview, WA 98632
Hello and welcome! You have made a very brave choice to invest in yourself by coming to therapy. Whatever it is you hope to receive from our time together, my mission is to provide a safe, caring, challenging environment in which you can grow, come to know yourself more deeply and find ways to cope and heal. I became a therapist because I enjoy walking alongside people as they grow and discover the tools of change within themselves. I find that change comes best within relationship and feeling safe, validated and heard. Thrive Therapy LLC is designed with each person in mind. Therapy is uniquelly tailored to you as an individual.
Hello and welcome! You have made a very brave choice to invest in yourself by coming to therapy. Whatever it is you hope to receive from our time together, my mission is to provide a safe, caring, challenging environment in which you can grow, come to know yourself more deeply and find ways to cope and heal. I became a therapist because I enjoy walking alongside people as they grow and discover the tools of change within themselves. I find that change comes best within relationship and feeling safe, validated and heard. Thrive Therapy LLC is designed with each person in mind. Therapy is uniquelly tailored to you as an individual.
(360) 276-6897 View (360) 276-6897
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Donna Allen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Longview, WA 98632
Donna Allen, LMFT As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with adult individuals and couples, in a holistic and systems-oriented way. Together we'll explore the elements of your life that are stressors as well as supports and use that information to help you achieve your goals.
Donna Allen, LMFT As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with adult individuals and couples, in a holistic and systems-oriented way. Together we'll explore the elements of your life that are stressors as well as supports and use that information to help you achieve your goals.
(425) 537-6870 View (425) 537-6870
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The Therapy Bae, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Longview, WA 98632  (Online Only)
If you are feeling lost, uncertain, scared, or want to speak with someone who is knowledgeable about non-monogamous relationships, kink, BDSM, neurodivergence, or being LGBTQIA+ you may have just found the right person to talk to. You are discovering who you are as an individual, or perhaps a couple, throuple, or polycule. New diagnoses, relationships, and kinks (literal and metaphorical) are making you unsure how to move forward without stumbling or feeling stuck, possibly even moving backward. Navigating the world right now is difficult, especially with new changes and challenges arising.
If you are feeling lost, uncertain, scared, or want to speak with someone who is knowledgeable about non-monogamous relationships, kink, BDSM, neurodivergence, or being LGBTQIA+ you may have just found the right person to talk to. You are discovering who you are as an individual, or perhaps a couple, throuple, or polycule. New diagnoses, relationships, and kinks (literal and metaphorical) are making you unsure how to move forward without stumbling or feeling stuck, possibly even moving backward. Navigating the world right now is difficult, especially with new changes and challenges arising.
(360) 300-8344 View (360) 300-8344
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Adapt Behavioral Health Center
Counselor, MS, LMHC, SUDP
Verified Verified
Longview, WA 98632  (Online Only)
I work with adults of all ages and youths ages 13-19. I am credentialed in addictions counseling and understand how this may influence some of my clients. I love helping clients resolve trauma pain and the issues that come with that. I have helped clients suffering with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders. You can make friends with the voices. Clients suffering from self-harming behaviors are some of my favorite people. The relationship with them grows as they learn new ways to direct and release their pain. You are not alone.
I work with adults of all ages and youths ages 13-19. I am credentialed in addictions counseling and understand how this may influence some of my clients. I love helping clients resolve trauma pain and the issues that come with that. I have helped clients suffering with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders. You can make friends with the voices. Clients suffering from self-harming behaviors are some of my favorite people. The relationship with them grows as they learn new ways to direct and release their pain. You are not alone.
(971) 265-8173 View (971) 265-8173
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Emily East Cram
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Longview, WA 98632
Waitlist for new clients
An ideal client would be a person who is ready to work through the patterns and issues that keep getting in the way of satisfaction and wellness in life. My work with clients is focused on an individual’s strength while helping them to develop an understanding of their past and present, their inner beliefs and resulting underlying issues. I strive to provide clients with a safe, supportive and caring environment in which to explore their personal issues.
An ideal client would be a person who is ready to work through the patterns and issues that keep getting in the way of satisfaction and wellness in life. My work with clients is focused on an individual’s strength while helping them to develop an understanding of their past and present, their inner beliefs and resulting underlying issues. I strive to provide clients with a safe, supportive and caring environment in which to explore their personal issues.
(360) 233-8930 View (360) 233-8930

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Strength-Based Therapists

How does strength-based therapy work?

During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.

Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?

Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.

How long does strength-based therapy last?

There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.

How effective is strength-based therapy?

Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.