Adoption Therapists in Spokane, WA

I am a Certified Attachment Focused Therapist with 25 years of experience working with individuals who's lives have have been touched by foster care and adoption. I specialize in the treatment of attachment issues/disorders, trauma, and pre/post adoption issues for children, adults and all members of the adoption triad, using a variety of evidence based and promising practice techniques including EMDR, Attachment/Trauma Focused Therapy, Theraplay (R), IFS and other relevant therapeutic modalities. I work collaboratively with my clients to assure a safe space to be seen and heard on the path toward healing hearts and minds.

I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing difficult life transitions, adoption, sexual trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, and those who aren't quite sure what category they would fall into. Once you walk into the room it is up to the therapist & the client to figure out how the therapist can facilitate personal life growth.In session we will learn to Express ourselves through art, nature, our bodies and minds. We may take a walk, create something abstract or sit and talk; the therapy adventure is yours and I am simply a therapist to guide you towards stability, growth and your highest potential.

I see my work with my clients as a sacred privilege and responsibility. As a therapist, it is my goal to ensure that you are provided with a safe, open environment where issues can be addressed and tackled head on. My hope is to provide you with the support and tools you need to conquer difficult times and move forward, recognizing your strengths.

Are you feeling burnt out and overwhelmed? Maybe you feel like you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? I have worked as a Social Worker for 10 years and prior to that I worked as an educator who specialized in Child Development, Early Child Development, and Special Education. I currently hold my LSWAIC and am working towards my LICSW as well as working to complete my SUDP. I have worked with families, individuals and children that are struggling with addictions, depression, anxiety, developmental disabilities, behavioral issues, trauma, and adoption to help them overcome their challenges.

As a therapist, my goal is to walk alongside clients as we explore their unique experiences and struggles. I believe that people have innate creative abilities when it comes to healing and self-understanding. Sometimes stress and trauma can block or limit our ability to connect to that innate skill. I utilize relational and strengths-based approaches and support people’s understanding of their own self and path. My therapy background revolves around trauma, attachment, and growth in parenting/caregiving. I enjoy working with parents/caregivers of children with complex social, behavioral, relational, and developmental needs.

I work with couples and individuals who are struggling to connect or to repair from difficult situations. If you find yourself feeling disconnected and struggling with communication or trust, therapy may help. Whether you are looking for an individual therapist, couples therapist, or family therapist there is hope. I would like to provide a space for you to both process and gain tools that will be helpful in your everyday life.

I am confident people can experience and live within healthy relationships showing up self-assured of who they are and how they communicate with the ability to create change and heal within themselves. My psychotherapy practice focuses on relationships. I enjoy helping people understand the complexities of their human interactions using simple words. I like to help people feel understood, look at their joys and pains, and be motivated to change which all leads to a life experiencing Jagged Joy.

Finding the right counselor can be the key to overcoming the variety of challenges posed by life. I have worked extensively with individuals, couples and families impacted by anxiety, depression, trauma, significant life changes and important role transitions. If you are struggling to overcome any of these difficulties, I can help. Our work will be aimed at gaining a deeper understanding of your emotions, motivations and patterns of behavior. Greater understanding and tools for change do lead to relief from distress and to lifelong personal growth.

I enjoy working with adults and emerging adults on discovering and developing their individual identity. Often when we become ourselves, underlying traumas and other mental health issues are brought to light, so it is important to me to ensure that those issues are handled with care and compassion. Those that I work with strive to understand who they are in spite of the things that have happened to them so that they may live a truly happy life exactly as they were meant to, they just need a little assistance developing the skills to overcome current and future obstacles. For more info see my website empressclinicalservices.com

Tharseo Counseling Services was founded around one idea: hope through a relationship with Jesus Christ. With hope comes the possibility of change, growth, and purpose. Without it, we can feel isolated, burdensome, and despairing. Tharseo exists for two reasons: First, to help the hopeless find their source of hope in Christ, which allows them to walk securely through life with conviction and purpose. Secondly, Tharseo assists those already with that hope to navigate obstacles that threaten to misalign them from their known purpose. We do this by integrating biblical principles with practical application.

I tailor treatment modalities depending on the needs of the client. I have experience with utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, solution – focused therapy, and motivational interviewing techniques. Active listening and engaging allows me to have empathy and ability to understand client’s need which allows us to develop a path forward.

I work on helping everyone find their unique path towards success and growth. In this work I have learned that there is no "one right way" to do things and everyone has a unique and personal journey towards finding the peace, success and growth they want in themselves, their lives and relationships. My goal is to help everyone I work with find this path and walk with them as they journey through the many challenges of their lives.

If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, domestic violence, dual diagnosis, or going through some significant life changes. In that case, I am here to help you. I can assist you in developing coping skills, practicing mindfulness, and utilizing tools to manage your mental health effectively. Having worked successfully with teens and young adults in various settings for over 13 years, I believe healing occurs within the therapeutic relationship. I aim to work with clients who are willing to help themselves and are open to the therapeutic process.

These offerings may be good for you if you are you feeling overwhelmed, constantly in a state of flight, freeze, flee? Are you wanting to begin learning how to be in your body and feel safe? Engage in community? Begin understanding your story and how it impacts you today?

I am a licensed mental health counselor, and have enjoyed doing this work for 21 years. I am extensively trained in object relations, attachment, Circle of Security, and EMDR. I value each person I see as an individual with unique history, needs, and approach to life. I don't feel that it is ever my job to tell you what to do in your life. It is my job to help you discover what is blocking you from living life the way you want to live it, and then help you to clear those blocks out of the way.

I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Washington with over ten years of experience. I work with clients coping with self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, self esteem, anger issues, as well as other major mental health issues. I am eclectic in my approach, utilizing both directive and non-directive counseling techniques to best fit your needs. I am very active in session, as I believe the therapist and client are in essence working as a collaborative team. . I am here to help you in the realization that each person has the ability and skills necessary to achieve personal growth in their lives.

You deserve time to focus on and explore your needs, to explore your full self, to process challenges that you've experienced, and to be heard and acknowledged for what you've seen in this life. I enjoy working on topics such as life balance, self care, relationships, boundaries, vicarious trauma, and foster/adoptive parenting. There is intrinsic healing when we enter into relationship, and that's what counseling is all about. Counseling is an opportunity to have someone by your side as you navigate the current season of your life. It's about helping you unlock more of the potential that's already inside.

Blue Mountain Psychology is committed to excellent therapeutic services including comprehensive forensic, neuropsychological, and psychological assessments while treating each person with dignity, integrity, and respect in a compassionate environment. Blue Mountain's mission is to maximize independence and individual accomplishments toward improved participation in society. Comprehensive, objective, unbiased forensic, neuropsychological, and psychological evaluations include testing in the areas of intelligence (IQ), memory, sensorimotor, language, academic, attention, concentration, executive, and psychosocial functions as indicated. Please visit our website for more information, to make a referral, or schedule an appointment: www.bluemountainpsychology.com

I have experience working with adolescents, children on the spectrum of Autism, suicidal and homicidal ideation, and psychosis. My approach is a good fit for those struggling with depression, anxiety, low-self-esteem, self-criticism, grief, relationship distress, and life transitions. My therapeutic modality includes Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavior, Mindfulness, Existential, Solutions-Focused, and Person-Centered Therapy. A strong therapeutic alliance between my clients and I is marked by the trust and openness in which sacred moments emerge.