Therapists in Chehalis, WA
Rudy D Hernandez
Counselor, MA MFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chehalis, WA 98532
A native of Spain, Rudy is Spanish-English bilingual and works with adults, teens, children, as well as families and couples.
Through a person-centered humanistic approach, Rudy hopes to meet people where they are at. He is honored to support those doing the hard work of facing their challenges and be a part of the healing process. He also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and strength-based therapy to help guide those seeking to connect thoughts and behaviors and encourage self-efficacy. Play therapy also informs his work with children, teens, and families.
A native of Spain, Rudy is Spanish-English bilingual and works with adults, teens, children, as well as families and couples.
Through a person-centered humanistic approach, Rudy hopes to meet people where they are at. He is honored to support those doing the hard work of facing their challenges and be a part of the healing process. He also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and strength-based therapy to help guide those seeking to connect thoughts and behaviors and encourage self-efficacy. Play therapy also informs his work with children, teens, and families.
Dodi S Forgione
Counselor, PsyD, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chehalis, WA 98532
The world can be a scary place. Things can happen to us where the scars are not visible to the world. These scars can show up as depression, anxiety, anger, and even thoughts of suicide. In our sessions together, we will work together to find relief from these scars. I want to provide a safe space where you can tell your story and be heard. I am specialized to work with trauma, depression, anxiety, and feelings of intense anger. I incorporate Emotion Focus Therapy (EFT), Attachment, and LIfespan Integration (for trauma).
The world can be a scary place. Things can happen to us where the scars are not visible to the world. These scars can show up as depression, anxiety, anger, and even thoughts of suicide. In our sessions together, we will work together to find relief from these scars. I want to provide a safe space where you can tell your story and be heard. I am specialized to work with trauma, depression, anxiety, and feelings of intense anger. I incorporate Emotion Focus Therapy (EFT), Attachment, and LIfespan Integration (for trauma).
Tera Middlebrook
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Chehalis, WA 98532 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I will serve as a witness to your self healing journey, providing tools and insights as you create this new path, moving from where you are to where you want to be. Together we will create a safe environment for self exploration. Using a holistic approach to counseling, I utilize talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychoeducation, and motivational therapy. I have worked with clients from all walks of life and will always provide a safe, respectful space, regardless of your ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, gender or spiritual beliefs. Please visit my website: www.awakeningspirittherapy.com for more information!
I will serve as a witness to your self healing journey, providing tools and insights as you create this new path, moving from where you are to where you want to be. Together we will create a safe environment for self exploration. Using a holistic approach to counseling, I utilize talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychoeducation, and motivational therapy. I have worked with clients from all walks of life and will always provide a safe, respectful space, regardless of your ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, gender or spiritual beliefs. Please visit my website: www.awakeningspirittherapy.com for more information!
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Angharad Hollingworth
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Centralia, WA 98531
I value a strong therapeutic relationship and am committed to showing up for you.
Therapy for Parents, Parents to be, and people who have parents. Maybe you feel sad. Depressed. Disconnected. Maybe things you used to like you don't anymore. You feel overwhelmed by all there is to do and often find yourself doing it alone, even if you shouldn't be. All you want is 5 minutes alone. And then you spend those 5 minutes mindlessly scrolling, annoyed at yourself. You just want to enjoy your life but right now you are just surviving it.
I value a strong therapeutic relationship and am committed to showing up for you.
Therapy for Parents, Parents to be, and people who have parents. Maybe you feel sad. Depressed. Disconnected. Maybe things you used to like you don't anymore. You feel overwhelmed by all there is to do and often find yourself doing it alone, even if you shouldn't be. All you want is 5 minutes alone. And then you spend those 5 minutes mindlessly scrolling, annoyed at yourself. You just want to enjoy your life but right now you are just surviving it.
Apryl Carlington
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MHP, CMHP
Verified Verified
Centralia, WA 98531
The therapeutic relationship should empower an individual to regain ownership of their life, shifting negative self-talk and other impacts of trauma; allowing for holistic healing and growth. It is my hope to actively walk alongside my client as they work to create their peace; ultimately gaining an improvement in positive self-awareness and optimism, with a side of lasting security and emotional health.
The therapeutic relationship should empower an individual to regain ownership of their life, shifting negative self-talk and other impacts of trauma; allowing for holistic healing and growth. It is my hope to actively walk alongside my client as they work to create their peace; ultimately gaining an improvement in positive self-awareness and optimism, with a side of lasting security and emotional health.
Jill Komura
Counselor, MS, MDiv, LMHC
Verified Verified
Centralia, WA 98531
Most of us have the capacity to heal and grow in relationship, if we feel safe enough to trust and take the time we need to heal.
My ideal client is ready to begin work with a trained professional to develop the mental, emotional and physical self-awareness and improved skills to more readily navigate life's changes and challenges. They want to better understand themselves and their relationships, to develop their own resilience and foster enjoyment in life. This ideal client is focused on healing old wounds so they can cultivating a stronger and more confident sense of who they are in the present. This person is interested in working to explore and discover meaning and satisfaction across the arc of their entire life.
Most of us have the capacity to heal and grow in relationship, if we feel safe enough to trust and take the time we need to heal.
My ideal client is ready to begin work with a trained professional to develop the mental, emotional and physical self-awareness and improved skills to more readily navigate life's changes and challenges. They want to better understand themselves and their relationships, to develop their own resilience and foster enjoyment in life. This ideal client is focused on healing old wounds so they can cultivating a stronger and more confident sense of who they are in the present. This person is interested in working to explore and discover meaning and satisfaction across the arc of their entire life.
Online Therapists
Maya Snowden
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98109
I also work well with couples and group relationships who are seeking to improve their ways of being together.
I work with people who have been deeply hurt and heartbroken. I work with those who have suffered loss and abandonment. I work with those who have learned to survive in the best ways they know how, but may be coming to a place where these survival skills just don't seem to be working anymore. I offer a safe space for you to begin where you are; even if you don't quite know exactly what it is that you need, we can explore that together.
I also work well with couples and group relationships who are seeking to improve their ways of being together.
I work with people who have been deeply hurt and heartbroken. I work with those who have suffered loss and abandonment. I work with those who have learned to survive in the best ways they know how, but may be coming to a place where these survival skills just don't seem to be working anymore. I offer a safe space for you to begin where you are; even if you don't quite know exactly what it is that you need, we can explore that together.
Kiana Gobin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSWA, MSW
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98402
As a licensed clinical social worker Associate that is working under a Licensed clinical social worker supervisor, I offer therapeutic services like individual, family, couples and group therapy.
Actively seeking help is a huge step forward in your journey of healing and self empowerment. Dealing with everyday life stressors can be overwhelming, but dealing with disorders like anxiety or depression can make you feel even more defeated and hopeless. Working in a partnership with a mental health professional; like myself, can help provide you with the right support and tools needed to conquer your healing journey. so, take a moment and celebrate yourself for taking this life changing step forward.
As a licensed clinical social worker Associate that is working under a Licensed clinical social worker supervisor, I offer therapeutic services like individual, family, couples and group therapy.
Actively seeking help is a huge step forward in your journey of healing and self empowerment. Dealing with everyday life stressors can be overwhelming, but dealing with disorders like anxiety or depression can make you feel even more defeated and hopeless. Working in a partnership with a mental health professional; like myself, can help provide you with the right support and tools needed to conquer your healing journey. so, take a moment and celebrate yourself for taking this life changing step forward.
Lore Aschoff
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Lore creates safe containers for individuals, couples, and families to explore their needs and deepen their connections.
Lore’s therapeutic orientation is trauma-informed and rooted in internal family systems, collaborative therapy, attachment theory, and somatic therapy. A proud and grateful member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, Lore is honored to work with queer, trans, gender expansive, questioning individuals and their families. Lore creates safe containers for individuals, couples, and families to explore their needs and deepen their connections. They are well-versed in alternative relationship styles, polyamory and consensual non-monogamy, and welcome clients who identify as such or are curious.
Lore creates safe containers for individuals, couples, and families to explore their needs and deepen their connections.
Lore’s therapeutic orientation is trauma-informed and rooted in internal family systems, collaborative therapy, attachment theory, and somatic therapy. A proud and grateful member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, Lore is honored to work with queer, trans, gender expansive, questioning individuals and their families. Lore creates safe containers for individuals, couples, and families to explore their needs and deepen their connections. They are well-versed in alternative relationship styles, polyamory and consensual non-monogamy, and welcome clients who identify as such or are curious.
Paige Geisinger
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, PMH-C, CCTP, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98104 (Online Only)
Whether you are here to deepen the relationship you have with yourself, your partner, or your baby, I know that finding the right therapist is often the hardest part of starting therapy.
Maybe you need support in navigating pregnancy or the newborn stage, or maybe you’re dealing with the pain of infertility, pregnancy loss, or childbirth trauma. Certified in Perinatal Mental Health, I guide couples and individuals through the transformative journey of welcoming new life. Specifically, I love supporting queer couples navigating their fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum journey. Beyond the perinatal period, I help clients enhance communication and navigate neurodivergency. I use modalities such as Gottman Theory, Attachment Theory, and solution-oriented therapy to help clients achieve their goals.
Whether you are here to deepen the relationship you have with yourself, your partner, or your baby, I know that finding the right therapist is often the hardest part of starting therapy.
Maybe you need support in navigating pregnancy or the newborn stage, or maybe you’re dealing with the pain of infertility, pregnancy loss, or childbirth trauma. Certified in Perinatal Mental Health, I guide couples and individuals through the transformative journey of welcoming new life. Specifically, I love supporting queer couples navigating their fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum journey. Beyond the perinatal period, I help clients enhance communication and navigate neurodivergency. I use modalities such as Gottman Theory, Attachment Theory, and solution-oriented therapy to help clients achieve their goals.
Rasheonia Lemon
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Renton, WA 98057 (Online Only)
I have a passion for working with individuals who find themselves wrestling with developing the step to facilitate change, clients seeking to confront thoughts which continue to recycle. I am familiar in working with individuals who battle with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, general stress, career development and PTSD. I am comfortable working with adolescents, as well as, adults, and our elders.
I have a passion for working with individuals who find themselves wrestling with developing the step to facilitate change, clients seeking to confront thoughts which continue to recycle. I am familiar in working with individuals who battle with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, general stress, career development and PTSD. I am comfortable working with adolescents, as well as, adults, and our elders.
Michael Susanne Butler
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vashon, WA 98070
I work with individuals, couples and families.
You might be feeling stuck in your life, or perhaps struggling to be happy, to be connected with others, to be free of anxiety. I am experienced in treating anxiety, depression and life transitions, in addition to identifying ways of being that keep you from moving forward in life. Your commitment to the difficult and sometimes painful work of looking honestly at your issues is made easier in the safe accepting environment I provide. We might even find ourselves celebrating your increased freedom to be yourself with joy and ease!
I work with individuals, couples and families.
You might be feeling stuck in your life, or perhaps struggling to be happy, to be connected with others, to be free of anxiety. I am experienced in treating anxiety, depression and life transitions, in addition to identifying ways of being that keep you from moving forward in life. Your commitment to the difficult and sometimes painful work of looking honestly at your issues is made easier in the safe accepting environment I provide. We might even find ourselves celebrating your increased freedom to be yourself with joy and ease!
Emily Rich
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, MedFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98109 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families affected by trauma, relationship challenges, and/or eating disorders/food and body issues. Many of my clients are looking for healing around stressful or traumatic life experiences that have led to brilliant but sometimes "stuck" survival strategies. Others are seeking to find peace and freedom with food and body struggles. Some may be struggling with relationships, communication, and boundaries. Though these are my areas of expertise, I work with a wide variety of clients and needs and am happy to explore if I am the right fit for you.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families affected by trauma, relationship challenges, and/or eating disorders/food and body issues. Many of my clients are looking for healing around stressful or traumatic life experiences that have led to brilliant but sometimes "stuck" survival strategies. Others are seeking to find peace and freedom with food and body struggles. Some may be struggling with relationships, communication, and boundaries. Though these are my areas of expertise, I work with a wide variety of clients and needs and am happy to explore if I am the right fit for you.
Misha Speck
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lynnwood, WA 98036 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I aim to provide a collaborative relationship with my clients that's rooted in an unconditional positive regard.
I am currently accepting new clients, however I am prioritizing limited availability to specific clients. While gender and gender identities are constant themes in the transgender community, I am currently prioritizing working with transgender clients who have been actively transitioning for a number of years, and are engaged and connected with the transgender community. I am looking to work with first generation American transgender clients, indigenous and/or transgender people of color, and transgender teens.
I aim to provide a collaborative relationship with my clients that's rooted in an unconditional positive regard.
I am currently accepting new clients, however I am prioritizing limited availability to specific clients. While gender and gender identities are constant themes in the transgender community, I am currently prioritizing working with transgender clients who have been actively transitioning for a number of years, and are engaged and connected with the transgender community. I am looking to work with first generation American transgender clients, indigenous and/or transgender people of color, and transgender teens.
Morris .
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, MA-CFT, MA-AQR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98115 (Online Only)
I am a queer relationship, individual, and sex therapist. I offer a collaborative, holistic, hands-on approach to therapy. I enjoy working with various relationships and adult individuals. I primarily focus on serving the LGBTQIA2+ community, women, non-binary, and genderfluid folks, those looking for increased connection in their relationships, those who want to explore their sexuality and enrich their sexual selves. I recognize that it takes a lot of courage to start therapy. I aim to provide a space for you to feel genuinely heard, understood, and seen – no matter what you are dealing with.
I am a queer relationship, individual, and sex therapist. I offer a collaborative, holistic, hands-on approach to therapy. I enjoy working with various relationships and adult individuals. I primarily focus on serving the LGBTQIA2+ community, women, non-binary, and genderfluid folks, those looking for increased connection in their relationships, those who want to explore their sexuality and enrich their sexual selves. I recognize that it takes a lot of courage to start therapy. I aim to provide a space for you to feel genuinely heard, understood, and seen – no matter what you are dealing with.
Nicole Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98136
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals - teens and adults, couples, and folks in all forms of relationship systems (polyamorous, ethically non-monogamous, etc). Individual therapy often centers around identity development and exploration, development of supportive coping skills, and processing the daily struggles and challenges folks face as they navigate their lives in this ever-changing world. In work with those seeking relationship support, I enjoy helping clients in resolving conflict, increasing emotional and physical intimacy, and working on breaking down communication barriers.
I work with individuals - teens and adults, couples, and folks in all forms of relationship systems (polyamorous, ethically non-monogamous, etc). Individual therapy often centers around identity development and exploration, development of supportive coping skills, and processing the daily struggles and challenges folks face as they navigate their lives in this ever-changing world. In work with those seeking relationship support, I enjoy helping clients in resolving conflict, increasing emotional and physical intimacy, and working on breaking down communication barriers.
Katya Halligan, LMFT - Couples and Sex Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98107 (Online Only)
You feel overwhelmed and lonely in your relationship. You want to create healthy habits, balance work and family while living and parenting with intention. You are someone who wants to have pleasurable and connected sex with your partner. You love each other and are committed, but this is hard, and you really wish there was a manual. You worry it will be like this forever and do not know where to start. You are ready to stop struggling and instead, create or rekindle a joyful and meaningful relationship, deepen your emotional connection and to feel like partners again. I am here to walk alongside you and to help you get there.
You feel overwhelmed and lonely in your relationship. You want to create healthy habits, balance work and family while living and parenting with intention. You are someone who wants to have pleasurable and connected sex with your partner. You love each other and are committed, but this is hard, and you really wish there was a manual. You worry it will be like this forever and do not know where to start. You are ready to stop struggling and instead, create or rekindle a joyful and meaningful relationship, deepen your emotional connection and to feel like partners again. I am here to walk alongside you and to help you get there.
Alexa Wood
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98104
I strive to provide compassionate care to anyone who wishes to be in therapy. Everyone is deserving of care and support throughout their lives, and I want to be a part of your support system. I enjoy working with people from all different backgrounds, individuals, and couples, but as a queer person, I particularly enjoy working with queer people. I look at the world through the lens of intersectional feminism as well as anti-racism and queer theory, which is reflected in my therapeutic practice. I am in the process of earning my certificate in Gender Affirming Care in order to provide the best care that I can for all of my clients.
I strive to provide compassionate care to anyone who wishes to be in therapy. Everyone is deserving of care and support throughout their lives, and I want to be a part of your support system. I enjoy working with people from all different backgrounds, individuals, and couples, but as a queer person, I particularly enjoy working with queer people. I look at the world through the lens of intersectional feminism as well as anti-racism and queer theory, which is reflected in my therapeutic practice. I am in the process of earning my certificate in Gender Affirming Care in order to provide the best care that I can for all of my clients.
Devin Sparrow
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98109
I am a client-centered therapist who takes an integrative approach combining Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Polyvagal Theory. I believe that reclaiming and re-authoring the stories we tell ourselves about identities is incredibly powerful, particularly so for folx who fall within the LGBTQ+ umbrella. Being a queer and nonbinary person myself, I feel especially driven to help individuals, couples, and other relational systems lessen their distress and live as their fully authentic selves without shame.
I am a client-centered therapist who takes an integrative approach combining Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Polyvagal Theory. I believe that reclaiming and re-authoring the stories we tell ourselves about identities is incredibly powerful, particularly so for folx who fall within the LGBTQ+ umbrella. Being a queer and nonbinary person myself, I feel especially driven to help individuals, couples, and other relational systems lessen their distress and live as their fully authentic selves without shame.
Yarden Maya Solomon
Pre-Licensed Professional, Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98102 (Online Only)
I offer therapy to adults, teens, couples, triads, and pods, and am polyamorous and kink affirming.
Accepting New Clients with weekly availability! I offer therapy that is compassionate, non-judgemental, and accepting of who you are and what you are carrying in the present moment. My work is creating a warm environment to explore different layers and parts of yourself, interpersonal relationships, goals and desires, as well as body-based mindfulness practices to process emotions in other ways besides talking. As a queer therapist centered in liberation frameworks, advocacy, and justice, I recognize how systemic oppression effects our mental health.
I offer therapy to adults, teens, couples, triads, and pods, and am polyamorous and kink affirming.
Accepting New Clients with weekly availability! I offer therapy that is compassionate, non-judgemental, and accepting of who you are and what you are carrying in the present moment. My work is creating a warm environment to explore different layers and parts of yourself, interpersonal relationships, goals and desires, as well as body-based mindfulness practices to process emotions in other ways besides talking. As a queer therapist centered in liberation frameworks, advocacy, and justice, I recognize how systemic oppression effects our mental health.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.