"It's my job is to walk beside the client at their pace in order to see their world. Using a cognitive-behavioral approach in therapy means clients not only uncover insights about themselves but they also learn about changes needed to reach their desired goals. My clients leave with numerous tools to utilize throughout their lives. People are inspiring creations to me, I love working with people, regardless of their issues, and believe each of us has the power to shape our own future into whatever we desire. Personalized solutions are critical for the success of each individual, couple and family."

"I work with clients who know something needs to change but they don't know how. They are good people who feel stuck doing the same things over without positive results or people who just want to stop hurting someone they love - individuals, couples adolescents and families. Often my clients have been victims of a traumatic experience. My clients are motivated, willing to try new things, and they want to feel better and improve their relationships with other people. They often have a secret fear that their problems are insurmountable, or the hurt from their past can never be overcome. My clients get results."

""Be thankful for what you are now, and keep fighting for what you want to be tomorrow"- Unknown. I believe that change is possible in everyone, but we all need support and guidance at times to achieve what we are capable of. I will start where you are, listen to your goals, and help build a plan individualized to you. I bring compassion and positivity to each person I come into contact with."

"Feeling overwhelmed? I feel confident that I can assist you. I have over 20 years experience in teaching, counseling, and organizational development. As a unique individual, family, or company, I address your counseling and consulting needs in a respectful and caring manner. The areas I address are stress management, conflict resolution, creative problem solving, communication skills, overcoming depression, understanding communication, knowing yourself and others, finding your boundaries, self-help, and self-care. I can reassure you that my intention is to do my very best to help you find the answers you need as we enter a new journey together."

"I feel passionate about working with individuals who are longing to find or reconnect with a sense of Self. Somehow life isn't working; something's "off." Whether searching for identity while transitioning to independence; wanting to rediscover who we are after caring for others; riding the roller coaster of grieving a death, divorce or another major life event to surviving abusive and/or confusing relationship(s), we all experience pain and confusion at times. Counseling can help open awareness to new and healthier ways to respond to life's challenges and hopefully thrive."

"I look forward to working with you to identify the issues you have in your or your child’s life, and to work collaboratively to gain understanding of tools to overcome them. My passion is to work with children and their families to improve the current circumstance you may face. Does your child struggle with regulating their emotions? Do you feel like yelling is the only way to effectively communicate with your child? Is your child struggling to engage with peers and adults in positive ways? My goal is to come alongside each client and identify underlying issues and identify effective ways to engage with each other."

"The answer to what you are going through is within you. It helps to have a space and a person to help us see that within ourselves. Life has a lot of ways of making us forget how capable and strong each of us are. If you are struggling to find this within yourself to help you overcome what obstacles you are currently facing, we can work together to help you get in touch with yourself again."

"I view counseling as a chance for you to explore a deeper understanding of yourself while working to achieve a complete and healthy life. In our time together, I hope to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship in which we can identify strengths, support, and effective measures to be taken toward living a more meaningful life. With the use of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychoeducation, and the incorporation of Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) techniques, we will examine how to overcome internal and external obstacles to reach your goals by understanding the past, but working toward a healthy future."

"Work with youth and families is the sole focus of my practice. I work afternoons and evenings to accommodate school schedules. I have 20 + years of clinical experience as a child mental health specialist. It is my belief change occurs away from the office working on coping skills and strategies learned during therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a primary form of treatment; however, other forms of therapy may be implemented. As a WSU summa cum laude graduate, I received my MSW in 1996 and am WA State Licensed. It is a privilege to work with area youth and their families."

"I work with children ages 3-12 by encouraging them to learn, grow, and express themselves through play. Child Centered Play Therapy is a research based counseling approach which allows children to communicate through play to ultimately experience emotional and behavioral growth and well being. I have been a counselor for children and their families for 23 years in both clinic and school settings. Please visit my website www.growingplacecounseling.com for more information."

"I take an approach to patient care that can be characterized by empathy, warmth, compassion, and flexibility to the experiences and backgrounds of others. I consider the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of each patient's issues. I help others not only identify patterns of behavior that are maladaptive to life but also teach tools and skills to help others change and grow."

"I believe the power to change, grow, and overcome obstacles lies within each one of us. Sometimes, for many different reasons, we need additional support to identify, and build on the strengths we have within us to accomplish what we want. I have 14 years of experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support clients as they accomplish their goals and overcome life stressors, depression, anxiety, grief and trauma."

"My counseling approach utilizes systems theory to identify problems within the context of the system where they began.. Instead of seeing problems residing within the individual, I look at how the entire system contributes to the problem formation. The system generates the problem and the two are maintained by each other, and behavior is understood in the context of its' environment. Together in a caring and respectful environment, we will discover together your goal for the best version of your future going forward. Life coaching is an integral aspect of my treatment protocol."

""Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen."--Brené Brown. I look forward to helping you discover how to live life in harmony with your values. I trust my clients as experts in their own life, and I'm confident our work together will help you identify, resolve, and accept life's challenges. My primary theoretical orientation is ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). I have 15 years experience as a counselor working with teens, families, individual adults, and children. I provide a significant discount for those Clt's wishing to pay cash for service. I am not currently billing insurance companies."

"Feeling lost, hurt, emotionally drained and afraid, let me help. I know that asking for help is so very hard especially when at times it feels as if no one could possibly understand and you're alone in pain but I am here to help. I have been helping for over 10 years and I am honored when I get to be a part of your life. If you allow me, I will go with you through your difficult journey to find that peace, relief and sense of purpose you so desperately seek."

"*** Now Available in Two location; Tri-Cities WA and Pendleton OR*** I am passionate about people leading empowered, connected, and purposeful lives. I provide counseling services to diverse clients as they learn, change, grow, and function in increasingly inspired, creative, healthy and adaptive ways. I work collaboratively with clients in identifying needs, making changes, and practicing new skills in a safe and supportive setting. I am experienced in working with adults, couples, families, as well as adolescent clients, on issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, identity, and unwanted thoughts or emotions."

"The decision to seek counseling can be the first step toward personal growth and the relief of distress. Suffering is deeply personal and individual. You may be experiencing sadness and/or chronic worry that impacts your relationships and work. Perhaps you struggle with profound loneliness, fitting-in, an addiction or an important relationship unraveling. You may struggle with being patient and kind with yourself or others. I specialize in helping adults with depression and anxiety, addiction and control issues, grief and loss. My approach is a blend of humanistic, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness modalities."

"My goal is to come along side you by engaging in conversation that brings healing, builds your coping skills, and provides education and resources encouraging your growth and change. I will partner with you to improve your quality of life by bringing clarity, curiosity and compassion to whatever you are experiencing, whether depression, anxiety, out of control emotions, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, a life transition, grief, or an issue uniquely yours. Counseling is a joint effort, which cannot be successful without your hard work, energy and courage. I invite you to contact me to work together toward your goals."

"I am board certified in counseling, especially enjoy working with men and women misunderstandings, and their worries. I assist clients explore their life experiences, to notice how they have shaped/affected their responses to life challenges today. The therapy that I apply heals without re-traumatizing, and successfully helps clients overcome depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, DID, or PTSD, including adult survivors of ACEs. After therapy, people find themselves spontaneously reacting to current stressors in more age-appropriate ways, utilizing their God-given inner strengths and core qualities such as self-assurance, calmness, clearness, audacity, creativity, compassion, and connectedness."