Therapists in Prosser, WA

My practice is comprised of several providers. Currently I have spots with providers accepting insurances. In general, my practice specializes in providing safe, affirming care to youth and young adult LGBTQIA2+ folks and neurodivergent folks with a variety of mental health needs. We provide care for diverse families and support individuals through life transitions. We also provide trans affirming care and letters for surgery with 1x appointments. Check out our provider photos.

When life stressors or traumas arise, it's easy to feel like everything is falling apart. As a mental health therapist, I aim to help my clients heal and navigate through these difficult times. Whether it's children, adults, or families, my approach is to help clients find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so that they can feel complete, whole, and safe.

Life can sometimes place so many obstacles you are not sure what to do or how to handle them. Then past issues get in the way of your ability to move on with things in your life and make it difficult to handle daily challenges. If you are interested in moving past your past and finding new ways of coping, then give me a call. I am a conscientious, caring therapist with over twenty-four years of experience offering advice, support, rehabilitation, and non-judgmental guidance to clients who have experienced trauma and hardship. Serving adolescents, adults and seniors.

Engaging in counseling can be a scary first step. You may wonder if your symptoms are just in your head and if you really just need to "tough it out". I applaud the courage it takes to look for a counselor and entrust someone with the scariest or most difficult parts of your life. I am honored to be that person for my clients.

What is causing the problem? I have a three pronged approach looking at biochemistry of the body, Mind, and Spirit. To Work with you as a cohesive whole not just individual parts. BODY : Are you experience depression, anxiety, irritability, low blood sugar "hangry"? Repair Biochemistry of the brain to end most mood instability. Learn to feed your brain and body like professional athletes. Stop blaming yourself for having "No Will Power". Stop reaching for food and substances to feel good. Gain a stable mood, relaxed mind and body. Experience childlike joy and enthusiasm again.

Email is the easiest correspondence, I am often unable to answer phone calls. Are you having difficulty finding balance or meaning in your life? Are you feeling overwhelmed with life's day to day challenges? Are you struggling with your relationships or parenting? Are you suffering the effects of trauma, anxiety or depression? Does healing feel impossible? Sometimes, we might know something has to change, but not know where to start. While the counseling process can feel scary, you are not alone. My goal is to empower change by providing a safe, healing environment that supports self discovery and understanding.

Please EMAIL for a quicker response. Current Openings: Tuesday 9am-3pm. Friday at 9am and 10am. I offer a free 15 min consult to make sure you think I'm a good fit. ONLINE only. I accept Premera/blue cross blue shield, Kaiser as well as cash pay. I expanded my education around ADHD, narcissistic abuse and parenting as well as relationship conflicts. If you're struggling with life transitions and change or even feeling stuck, unsure where to go next in life, I am able to carry the conversation in a way that allows you to discover what you need to support yourself. Other topics include depression, anxiety, stress and childhood trauma

Today you may be one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. With over ten years of experience, I serve a broad spectrum of clients. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. Areas of most common practice include affirmative counseling for LGBTQIA+ (youth and adults), family conflict, and couples issues.

My work history in counseling includes working with a variety of individuals and concerns. I have experience working with high risk youth, foster care, adoption, parent-child relationship issues, adult relationship issues, and adult mental health concerns. I have experience working with clients who are addressing a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, relational conflict, and life transitions. I strive to create a comfortable and empathetic environment to allow the counseling experience to flow naturally.

Sometimes life gets a little tricky and learning to navigate through it sometimes means asking for help. I enjoy working with people struggling through various things in their life, whether that be just for themselves, for their children or in relationships with others. I've been working in mental health for nearly 14 years and have worked with nearly every population. My passion is working with kids and their parents, but I have worked with everyone from young children to the elderly and have found ways to help them be more successful in managing stressors.

**NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Depression. Anxiety. Stressful relationships and situations. Dealing with a difficult medical diagnosis. Grief and loss. Communication and relationship issues. Let's face it; sometimes life isn't easy especially today. Therapy can help provide positive coping skills, practical tools, and a safe environment for expressing our feelings and getting support during difficult times in our lives. Life can always improve when we face our obstacles and develop new, positive ways of coping in our most trying situations.

Sometimes it can feel alarming to realize our anxiety, depression or trauma is not just in our heads, but in our bodies as well. We might try to change the way we are thinking, but we still don't feel at home in our own skin. We can start to feel afraid that nothing will ever change. As a somatic (body-centered) psychotherapist trained in trauma across the lifespan, it is my honor to support clients in discovering that much more is possible than at first imagined. I enjoy helping clients identify what is right and natural about themselves, and to heal through their own fully-trustworthy inner wisdom.

I take pride in dedicating my time and attention to each individual, and each individual circumstance. First session is set at a very affordable rate to see if we are a good fit in working together. I find this to be at the top of the list of importance in reaching success. I strive for success. If you are truly in search of answers and results, and ready to dedicate yourself in finding peace and happiness reach out. My past experience with the formal qualifications, as well as.. life experience, and severe situational work can help you to find answers quickly. Don't waste excess money and time. Find answers & happiness.

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.

Do you feel overwhelmed by persistent worry, stress, or sadness, or hijacked by past trauma? Or maybe you struggle with shame and low self-esteem, feeling stuck in painful relationships and life circumstances. I strive to be a safe, empathic and non-judgmental listener and source of support. I help clients engage in self-exploration, identify their unique patterns and strengths, develop self-compassion and confidence, face their fears, change their reactions, and experience greater freedom and peace. My clients experience healing from trauma, adverse life events, relationship issues and anxiety.

Are you a First Responder, Healthcare Professional, or Therapist who struggles with stress or trauma related to your field of work? Are you a spouse or family member who is struggling with the grief of a Line of Duty Death or a Suicide of your loved one? Now more than ever the stress within these careers continues to grow, and not taking the time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I'm a trained EMDR therapist and I have over a decade of experience working with those who have endured trauma, substance use, depression, anxiety, compassion fatigue, and other mental health concerns.