Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Spokane, WA

As a Board Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I am passionate about helping individuals of all ages battle anxiety. Stressful experiences can trigger anxiety and unmanaged anxiety may escalate to panic attacks. “Am I having a heart attack?” or “Am I about to die?”, are common questions when overrun with anxiety. This is your body responding to elevated fear and stress. Together we will identify tools that is unique to you overcoming the debilitating effects of anxiety. You have found someone who will listen, educate, and encourage you in your journey. Change is possible and there is hope.

Some Openings via telehealth and in person, depending on flexibility with scheduling. At Life's Learning, we understand that life can be beautiful and hard both at once. Whether it is relationship challenges, feeling anxious or depressed, experiencing loss/transition or adjusting to something tough that is happening, we are here to support you to find hope and healing. We are a team of caring clinicians, who serve individuals and couples of various ages, with a warm welcome and compassion for the challenges life can bring. We currently have openings, depending on your counseling, billing, office or telehealth & scheduling needs.

Whether you are experiencing a life transition, working through traumatic events, or find yourself battling with negative self-talk, low self-esteem, or anxiety, my goal for you is to allow yourself to be the best version of YOU. I offer telehealth services in the states of Colorado and Washington under clinical supervision. I am here to listen and guide you through your therapeutic experience by enhancing coping skills, increasing positive thought processes and practicing mindfulness.

J’Briel Porter is a provisionally licensed counselor in Colorado and Washington. J’Briel received her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. J'Briel brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the field of mental health and well-being. With a strong passion for helping individuals facing anxiety and depression challenges, she specializes in utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address and combat negative thinking patterns associated with these conditions. J'Briel has a particular interest in addressing complex trauma, juvenile justice, infertility, and women's issues.

I started my career working in community mental health where I provided group and individual therapy for both children and adults. I've worked with people dealing with a variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and more. While I haven't chosen a niche just yet, I have developed a passion for helping people feel empowered, helping people heal from trauma, and helping people understand and cope with symptoms of psychosis.

Currently, I am offering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and support for insomnia via TeleHealth only. Change is rarely easy. We live in a complex, dynamic, and ever-changing world, the stress of which affects each of us differently. Dealing with difficulty sleeping, and insomnia can have notable impacts on our relationships and activities, no one has to go it alone to find a path towards healthier and happier.

Have you experienced a break up? Are you preparing to get married? Did you lose your job and have no idea which way to turn? Are you questioning every major decision you've made in your life? Let me help you work through it all. Helping clients gain clarity and develop coping skills is what I do best.

When our mind, body, and soul are aligned, we experience balance, which has a positive impact on our emotional and psychological well-being. I will support you in navigating thoughts and feelings that have harmed your personal life. My goal is to guide you in reaching your fullest potential and discovering the best version of yourself. Utilizing mindful techniques, I will assist you in shifting your thoughts from the past and future, and into the present moment. Working together, you will learn how to experience life in the here and now, and you will begin taking control of what matters the most, your life.

I believe we all have the capacity to live fulfilling lives, but sometimes we become overwhelmed and don't know in which direction to move. I use a practical, solution focused approach to help you identify and achieve your goals.

Life – with all its beauty – is filled with adversity. Struggles may be opportunities for growth and development. Without hardship our capacity to reach our full potential is limited. I encourage clients to look inward, recognize their emotions, and explore their current thought and behavior patterns. My goal is to help clients clarify their values, shift their thinking in a self-compassionate way, and practice new behaviors. My approach includes a blend of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing techniques, an experiential creative process (e.g., art, play, sand play), and when appropriate, an existential approach.

My mission is to help clients realign and improve their mental, emotional, and physical health by choosing healthy change. With a mix of practical skills and a sense of humor, I help clients explore current concerns while considering past difficulties and negative patterns. I believe the client has the power to change their thoughts and behaviors. My counseling techniques serve to support and guide those changes.

Accepting New Clients! Reframing the way you think can be a life long process. My goal is help you change the way you look at yourself, life, goals, and even counseling. I take a more down to earth approach, and do my best to help relate therapeutic subject matter to a topic you can understand. I work to build a therapeutic alliance with you in order to meet your mental health needs and give you the tools necessary to improve your life. My areas of clinical focus are depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions (new job, or school transitions) and interpersonal communication between family, coworkers, and/or friends.

Life throwing challenges your way? Struggling with transitions, relationships, or battling anxiety and depression? I'm Emily, and I appreciate you considering me to be the person who will walk alongside you in your journey toward mental and emotional health. I would love to assist you through navigating life's twists in individual or couples therapy. Your pain is valid, and seeking support is okay. In my therapy practice, I address mental health concerns like trauma, relational issues, family conflicts, anxiety, and depression. I also cater to the unique needs of athletes aiming for peak performance.

There have been many times in my life when I have needed a counselor. Whether it was to help in figuring out my next step in school, what track I needed to take in college, or even talking about my own personal struggles, counselors have played a role in my life and have helped me achieve many of my goals. I came to appreciate the role of a counselor and the hard work and dedication it takes to walk alongside clients and their journey. Therapy is hard work, and it is a task that many don’t want to face alone.

I am passionate about working with clients challenged by anxiety, stress and fears that prevent them from participating in activities they value, reaching goals, or sustaining satisfying relationships. Many clients come to me when worries, fears or thoughts have become unmanageable. They may have rigid rules, unrealistic expectations or patterns of perfectionism. Some find themselves avoiding situations or people out of fear. Together we explore ways to work through hard emotions, unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns.

I feel honored to collaborate with clients who are facing challenges, while understanding that we all need support in our lives. It takes a great deal of courage to reach out when you are struggling with life's challenges and emotions that are difficult to feel and work through. I work with adolescents and adults in the areas of depression, anxiety, gender health, grief and loss, coping with chronic illness, relationship problems, and parenting, to name a few.

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.

As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have been trained in a variety of modalities and look forward to coming alongside you and joining you in your journey. I will do my best to cultivate a safe and trusting environment while paying close attention to your areas of strength and areas of desired growth and improvement. Each individual, couple, and family, is unique, and I will strive to provide a secure and nonjudgmental therapeutic space while working towards helping you meet your goals.

I love working with children and young adults up to age 40. I am most experienced in working with depression and anxiety and play therapy. I offer CBT as a modality to cope with these issues. My ideal client wants support, to be heard, and to know that they can triumph over their negative thought processes.