Therapists in Grandview, WA

Our Behavioral Health Practice experience enables us to offer individualized and effective outpatient and psychological services. We treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples. Our treatment focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward.

Relationship with others is a primary motivating force in our lives, it is a basic need we all seek to meet in different ways. Non-judgmental collaboration with clients to help discover the emotional patterns in their lives and relationships that can cause and/or maintain distress, with the goal of creating more adaptive and fulfilling responses, is the main focus of the work we do. We will team up to identify the needs underlying your emotions and thoughts and we will work to find clearer and more authentic ways of communicating those needs so that they can finally be met.

Now accepting new clients! Having served in the Yakima Valley for over twenty five years, I am experienced working with people who are facing Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, ODD and many other diagnoses. You will not feel like a "diagnosis" in my office however, as I will work with you to develop a customized plan to address your needs and goals. You will be treated with respect and dignity which will allow you the freedom to examine yourself and consider new ways of dealing with problematic patterns and behaviors. Life can be complicated and having the curiosity and courage to try new things is a rewarding way to live.

Welcome. I'm so glad you're here. Taking this initial step to reach out and pursue therapy is a powerful act of self-love. I wholeheartedly believe that you have inside of you everything that you need to change, grow and heal. My role is to facilitate and support that natural resource as we work together toward your goals. I specialize in working with adults and adolescents dealing with anxiety, depression, healing from trauma (past or present), navigating a difficult life transition, or those wanting to learn more about their own emotions and relationship patterns. I only see teenagers age 15 and up.

We live in unprecedented times of political turmoil, climate crisis, and a widening wealth gap that can leave us exhausted and deeply concerned for the future. Your unique personal struggles occur within this context. You may find yourself anxious, depressed, or angry, perhaps even feeling guilty for seeking help for yourself when others are suffering worldwide. You may find yourself falling back into old and painful patterns even as you yearn for equanimity, balance, and a richer life. For over 25 years I’ve offered a non-judgmental and compassionate space for exploration of the dilemmas with which you struggle.

I am an Arab-American, licensed psychologist serving clients in Ellensburg as well as throughout the State of Washington using telehealth. Together we can come up with your goals for therapy, promoting insight into the issues that brought you here as well as creating lasting change in your life, according to what you value most. My style as a therapist is grounded in empathy, curiosity, and honesty, along with a splash of humor.

For the past 30 years I have worked as a mental health counselor to assist people who are struggling with depression and anxiety; those who have had their life shaken by a death, divorce or other life losses; those who feel stuck and want to get their life flowing again;those who struggle with obstacles to help attain their goals,those who deal with chronic health conditions;as well as those who are facing major life changes and need an objective,helpful listener.I have also worked with relationships that need understanding, healing and forgiveness.Change is always possible.

Are you tired of struggling emotionally? Do you find yourself regretting interactions with others and feel relationship connections are crumbling? Are you worried about a child or simply need parenting help? The journey of healing, repairing, improving, and become your authentic self will be unique to you. This takes time. When you are ready to make essential life changes, I can help. I offer a sensitive, caring, and collaborative atmosphere along with empirically supported modalities to assist you with your goals toward a more fulfilling life.

As we encounter life's various problems, we occasionally find that professional help might be useful. I work with people who are looking for that additional professional assistance. Some of the most common reasons people come to work with me are depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and anger management, among several others. I also work with couples. For the first 15 years of my career I also worked training doctoral students on how to be therapists while maintaining a private practice on the side. This has given me invaluable insight into the therapy work I do now in my full-time private practice.

We are an outpatient mental health practice that provides psychotherapy, assessment, dietetics, and medication management. We offer in-person and virtual appointments. Our staff includes psychologists, a psychiatric ARNP, licensed mental health counselors, social workers and a registered dietician. Our clinicians are experienced, utilize evidence-based techniques, and offer clinical specialties.

I love my job! I am user-friendly in your difficult time. I specialize in clients experiencing trauma disorders and symptoms related to trauma, including substance use issues. I invest in the sacred trust relationship between client and therapist and provide a non-judgemental, caring, empathetic, safe place where I believe all my clients are capable of solving their own wellness issues by utilizing the tools and experience I bring to them to assist them in building their own solutions. I understand each client is doing the best they can with the tools they have and truly wants to improve their quality of life.

As a dual diagnosis/co-occurring psychotherapist, (licensed mental health counselor and licensed substance use disorder professional) my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges. By applying specific therapeutic approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life and incorporate healthy coping skills.

Dr. Whitmer treats individuals, couples, and families. His doctoral training in clinical psychology has prepared him to treat many mental health disorders with various interventions. Dr. Whitmer is board certified as a Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator and a Forensic Vocational Expert. He is nationally certified as Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and is International Psychometric Evaluation Certified. Dr. Whitmer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State.

Life has its up and downs and navigating through it alone can feel isolating but with help from a clinician and support from family and friends you can find ways to cope in a more functional and positive way. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental, client centered, culturally sensitive, humanistic, psycho dynamic, multi perspective, and integrative approach. I come from a diverse background which helps me understand many people from various cultures and dynamics. It derives from the realization that each individual's journey is unique.

As human beings, we live and grow and learn in a complex world. At the core of this complexity are the various relationships that we find ourselves in. Relationships with our selves, family members, friends, and communities. Some of these are chosen by us; others are not. Nevertheless, we often find our deepest meaning and deepest difficulties in these relationships. It is in the complex interplay between ourselves and these relationships that we can find ourselves struggling, even suffering. And yet there are strengths and challenges, weaknesses and limits, hope and pain in the midst of this life.

YES, Life Can Be Different! I know that you want to live a better life! The problem is that what you need can look very different from what others need. Perhaps, you are experiencing pain from mental illness or broken relationships, and you are looking for a healing guide. You may be feeling unsatisfied and unfulfilled with your life, and instead, you desperately crave an inspiring and fulfilling life. Maybe, your business growth has plateaued, or your team has stagnated, and you are searching for help to change. Whatever your path, I believe that life can be different!

A great moment in therapy happens when I see clients making progress. I believe that everyone can reach an optimum state of health. Therapy can be successful when we work together to understand and manage the healing process and work toward the same goal. My approach is strength-based. The relationship between patient and therapist is a collaborative effort. I employ an eclectic approach with a strong reliance on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based CBT, Brief Solution-focused, Motivational Interviewing, Group Dynamics, and Telehealth in Clinical Practice. I have served clients in multiple program settings.