Brainspotting Therapists in Anacortes, WA

Something’s not right, and maybe it hasn’t been for a while, but you know it’s time to make some changes. If you (or you & your partner) need help making that change, I’d be honored to work with you. I take a flexible approach, bringing thoughtfulness and creativity to the process to meet you where you are. Here are areas I help people with most often: anxiety & stress, depression, couples counseling (Gottman Method), trauma (Brainspotting), career counseling & life design, substance use & addiction, men's issues, life transitions, anger, mindfulness, and grief.

It takes courage to ask for help. Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, loneliness, cPTSD, or trauma? Are you at a crossroads in life or feeling stuck? I specialize in helping people through these times to transitions to lead fulfilling lives. My approach is person centered and tailored to your unique needs and goals. Together, we will work to identify root causes and core beliefs. I'm skilled in EMDR, Brainspotting, DBT, TF-CBT, family systems, and Inner child work. I will teach you skills to decrease and overcome these symptoms. Together, we will increase emotional regulation and feelings of safety. Teens and parents love me!

You may be noticing that you are struggling with the stress and anxiety that life brings. You also may see changes in your mood, motivation, and self-worth because of it. Naturally, that may spill over into your work, personal relationships, and family relationships. You may also resort to unhealthy behaviors like substances, food, video games, etc. just to feel better, or not feel at all, only for a short while. You are not alone in how you are feeling, and there is also room for you to grow and heal to be your best and healthy self. You deserve better, and I can help you get to a place where you start to give yourself better.

Are you searching for therapy where you feel seen, emotionally connected, comfortable and safe? Do you sometimes struggle to understand your emotional responses? Do you sometimes feel hijacked by intense responses? Are you having trouble in your relationships and other important areas of life? Trauma may be at the root of it. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Provider and am trained extensively with issues of PTSD, CPTSD (childhood and chronic trauma), Narcissistic Abuse, infidelity/betrayal (attachment traumas), traumatic grief, and emotional abuse. Trauma and adverse life events leading to intense stress is my specialization.

Restoring balance and healing our self-limiting beliefs really is possible. Often, our life stressors point to where we need to heal. I am passionate about working with adults who are motivated for that change. I work with Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and other therapies to treat anxiety/depression, grief and loss, PTSD, past traumas or current triggers, interpersonal conflict, attachment differences and more.

Therapy outdoors is grounding, expansive, and empowering. We meet in forests and on beaches where our connection to nature can enhance your growth and healing. If you’re feeling stuck in anxious and depressive, possibly trauma-based patterns, or if the changes you want to make have been confined by the therapy room or the computer screen, therapy with/in nature has something for you. Research and wisdom shows that our bodies and minds settle when we are mindful of nature. This healing is grounded in anti-oppression and anti-racist values, and offers respect & gratitude to the Lummi, Nooksack and Coast Salish people.

Embarking on your healing journey may seem daunting, so congratulations on taking the first crucial step! Whether you're a person navigating postpartum challenges, a parent dealing with a child's intense emotions, a teenager navigating complexities, or an adult coping with trauma and change, I am confident in my ability to help healing. My commitment lies in creating and maintaining a secure environment to foster a trusting relationship that supports growth and healing. I am here to meet you at your current point in the journey, collaborating with you to craft a personalized therapeutic experience.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field working with adults of all ages and diverse backgrounds. I work with individuals experiencing relationship issues, anxiety, depression, complex trauma, PTSD, and difficult life transitions.

My passion is to help individuals and families discover their strengths and resources. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a post-graduate certificate in Medical Family Therapy from Seattle Pacific University. I am a Certified Sex Therapist by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists. I am a Mental Health Professional, Brainspotting practitioner, Child Mental Health Professional, State and AAMFT Approved Supervisor and Asian and Pacific Islander Ethnic Minority Mental Health Specialist.

You are finally ready to start working on healing inner wounds. We can begin by getting curious about what your nervous system needs to feel safe and ready, using curiosity and compassion. This can create an instant softening of symptoms related to anxiety, PTSD or C-PTSD, and grief/loss. For couples in distress, you CAN engage with more thoughtful reflection and heal relational wounds in order to transform your relationship; And if there is ambivalence about your future together as a couple, I can help you choose a path forward using short-term Discernment Counseling.

Opening up around the vulnerable and intimate details of our lives can be very uncomfortable. There is so much pressure to be “happy”, “better”, or “perfect”, while receiving messaging that being anything else is unacceptable. We are very adaptive yet often struggle to effectively get our needs met, so may engage in avoidance behaviors and withhold or internalize our feelings to try to prevent things from getting worse. You want to feel more like your true self and get more satisfaction out of your relationships. You need an unconditionally supportive, non-judgmental, creative, and humorous therapist who accepts you however you are.

I am passionate about working with couples who are struggling with conflict resolution and communication. I enjoy teaching couples new skills that can help them have the relationship they have always hoped to achieve. I also find it rewarding to work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression and trauma. I also enjoy supervising new clinicians as they work toward their license. I currently teach and supervise in the MAP program of Seattle University. I have my PSYPACT certificate and am able to see clients from any PSYPACT state for telehealth.

Anand, coined in Eastern Philosophies, embodies human happiness or bliss. Our past experiences can act as barriers to this experience. In therapy, a journey of self-discovery, we co-create a space to unwind your narrative and find healing. I invite you to explore a heightened self-awareness to guide your everyday expierencing. As a guide, I assist with individuals facing grief and loss, anxiety, OCD, depression, life transitions, bipoc/immigrant issues, and trauma/attachment concerns. Together, let’s seek out to discover your definition of Anand—an essence of contentment.

Have you tried other therapists but did not seem to connect? Our staff bring mindfulness and cutting-edge healing opportunities so you have access to the deepest healing possible. From ketamine therapy to brainspotting to play therapy, the Mindful Springs Counseling staff are trained and certified in many different areas to meet the needs of our clients without bias or judgement. We want our clients to heal, move forward and transform their lives in the safest space possible, while offering real opportunity for healing and recovery.

The impact of painful past experiences, relationship problems, and never feeling "good enough" are interfering with your life. You feel broken and like you have to constantly wear a mask so others don’t see you’re struggling. Disconnection and hurt are your norm in many of your relationships. You’ve read self-help books and been to therapy before, but nothing has actually led to the growth and change you’re looking for in your life and relationships. You have a sense that you can have a life with more confidence, stability, and fulfilling relationships, and are thinking it’s time you get some support.

Have you been feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or any other difficult emotion? Have you been struggling to get through the days or facing more difficulties in your relationships? Sometimes we encounter challenges that test our ability to live well. And sometimes we find ourselves in a place of feeling stuck, not sure how to move forward but knowing that something needs to change. I work with clients who are seeking to heal and grow in their understanding of themselves so that they can live the life they want.

I believe that every individual possesses their own unique strengths and knowledge that can be leveraged to overcome challenges and navigate life transitions. I take an integrative, trauma informed mindfulness-based approach, to empower you to be your own change agent for creating sustainable optimum emotional and spiritual well-being.

Welcome to MINDplexcity, led by Mayra Vasquez, a dedicated LMFT, is your safe haven for healing and growth. Our focus? Supporting all individuals and couples, particularly within the BIPOC community, through the complexities of trauma and attachment wounds. Our space is crafted to be a sanctuary of non-judgment, embracing the richness of your intersectional identity - and every facet of who you are in our caring environment, including a journey towards self-acceptance and beyond. Our services are tailored to address the deep-seated layers of intergenerational trauma, abuse, intersectionality, and attachment injuries.

I work with people to find a path to less stress, more enjoyment & pleasure in life. Working together we can develop & enhance the experiences of your life to feel more whole and fulfilling. Create a life more satisfying; transmute stress causing difficulty into energy for working towards your goals. Sometimes we are stuck in life situations that block creativity and success. Goals often include happiness, pain relief (physical, mental, spiritual, emotional), finding passion, achievement, self-awareness, productivity, insight, more socialization, healthy relationships (a new one), freedom, joy, meaning, and contentment with life.