Couples Counseling Therapists in Richland, WA

Please contact us for availability. Actualize Psylutions, Dr. Ted Carroll and Associates, are a unique in-person (office) and teletherapy (online) agency. We specialize in uncovering your potential for wholeness by combining principles of solution-focused, mindfulness-based, psychoanalytic, and transpersonal methods. We offer counseling therapy services for individuals, couples, families, adults, and youth. Services cover mental health/behavioral issues, spiritual transformation, and personal wholeness. + if you are an Associate-level counselor seeking supervision in WA, contact us for options.

As a dual diagnosis/co-occurring psychotherapist, (licensed mental health counselor and licensed substance use disorder professional) my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges. By applying specific therapeutic approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life and incorporate healthy coping skills.

Imagine you're on either end of a boat. As the waves begin to crash against the deck, and the thick fog begins to blanket the surface around you, it's difficult to see and direct your attention to anyone else around you. Relying on voice, do you feel that others respond to you? Is there engagement from those you need support from? Feeling lost, can you find yourself to the lighthouse that guides you to shore? For couples and individuals who have endured attachment wounds, experienced depression or anxiety, and/or are still overcoming their trauma, I am honored to hold space to help YOU find your way back to shore.

My ideal clients are couples who are highly motivated to heal their marital bond, and who will risk making themselves emotionally vulnerable to each other in order to "get unstuck" and heal. When I meet with individuals, those who benefit the most from my services are likewise heavily motivated to change unhealthy patterns, who come to each session with specific goals and who have an obvious desire to do whatever is necessary to accomplish these goals.

Do you feel stuck? Repeating the same patterns, no matter what you do? Struggling to just get by, let alone flourish? Are you experiencing fractured relationships, unhealthy boundaries, and a harsh inner critic? Do you find yourself in the shadow of depression, the grip of anxiety, and lingering trauma? If so, it’s time for a change. The journey toward hope, healing, and a sense of control starts with a single step.

Many couples want to communicate better, and at the core, partners want to feel emotionally connected to each other. Oftentimes, the negative interaction cycles of blame-withdraw, attack-defend, demand-withdraw are actually indicators of emotional disconnection between partners. By identifying the cycle, couples can become more open to and engaged, can create new emotionally attuned connections, and can revitalize their relationship. Attention to the couples sexual relationship is interwoven throughout the couples therapy. Visit my website to connect with me more.

You're ready to change. Ready to learn how to manage anxiety, difficult emotions, and symptoms you're struggling with. You're ready to stop choosing the same type of unhealthy relationships. You're ready to understand yourself better and find peace and healing. You're ready to improve your romantic partnership. You want better communication, to get closer, and heal from past hurts. There's hope. You can experience transformational change in your life and in your relationships with your loved ones. Together, we will work to understand the root causes underlying your experience and work together to find lasting solutions.

Are you and those you love hurting because of your struggles? Do you feel helpless to make changes? Are you trying to love the person who’s struggling while drowning in your own betrayal and trauma? I know how difficult it can be to find someone who understands what you are going through. I base my approach to therapy on the empathy I’ve gained through my own recovery story as well as helping hundreds of individuals/couples deal with challenges like sexual addiction/compulsivity. People leave my office feeling empowered with new knowledge and skills that will help them move forward. Email me to schedule a free consultation today.

Got his master's in Counseling Psychology at Walla Walla University, College Place. He has worked with individuals and couples in College Place and in the Tricities for the last 5 years. He has attended all the Core Skills for EFT counseling and is working towards certification in this as well. He is passionate about helping his clients move toward their full potential and helping couples heal and maintain lasting bonds. Working with couples is is his specialty.

Do you feel lost, uncertain, unmotivated like your life has stalled. In our counseling partnership, your needs and aspirations take center stage. Collaboratively, we will identify your unique strengths and concerns, crafting a personalized plan to support you in achieving your objectives. Throughout our sessions, you can expect unwavering support, empathy, and understanding as we navigate towards a more meaningful and purposeful life. Your well-being and progress are paramount, and I am wholeheartedly committed to being your ally throughout this transformative journey.

No matter where you've been or how stuck you feel, I know you have the ability to grow and heal. Whether you are seeking help as an individual or couple, it is my desire that you find personal empowerment and build meaningful relationships. Using attachment science, I will help you recognize relational patterns that are at the root of things, building change that will last. I specialize in cases of religious trauma, anxiety, depression, divorce, sexual issues, and life transitions (i.e., postpartum issues) with adult individuals and couples.

I am here to help YOU find YOU on this courageous journey of self discovery. Together we can approach your mental health, destructive behaviors, unexpected challenges, and difficult transitions with compassion and hope. We will work to find new solutions to your problems, rediscover a meaningful life, communicate more effectively, and strengthen your connections with others. I believe everyone has the internal resources to walk this path and access deep and lasting change.

“If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can’t survive.” - Brene Brown. One of my favorite things I get to do as a therapist is meet a variety of people and help them live authentically. Sex and sexuality are often associated with shame. If you find yourself navigating these feelings, you’re not alone. Sexual dysfunction is a common problem among all genders and sexualities.

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 almost 20 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. I am a Christian and use the same teachings and beliefs that Jesus led and talked about that taught acceptance, love, compassion, forgiveness and peace.

The most rewarding and fulfilling times in our lives are the times when we feel respected, connected and heard. Often, we feel that our efforts fall short or we are just unable to communicate our desired intentions, either at work or in our personal or family relationships. Sometimes, we need the help of a professional therapist to improve our self-esteem, become more effective communicators or enhance our relationship dynamics. Ms. Benson specializes in helping her clients achieve understanding and mastery over their issues in a professional, comfortable and caring atmosphere.

It is of my personal belief that within most of us lies the resources to live a happy life. Unfortunately, things such as trauma, environmental stressors, or a lack of skills can get in the way of our ability to access these resources. Think of the last time you felt an overwhelming sense of peace, whether that be while soaking in a beautiful scenery, or watching children play. This "peace," or what I call "True Self," is within all of us.

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.

Authentic living can be difficult. Life's paths often do not warn of the hardships that lay ahead. Building a trusting relationship with you and creating an environment that you can explore your hardships is paramount to me. Whether you are an individual or a couple, I strive to bring to light the problematic behaviors and thought patterns that interfere in your life, in order to help you make choices that promote a more congruent and authentic living experience. Theoretically, I am psychodynamically driven with strong ties to cognitive therapies but use a variety of techniques to meet your needs.

Georgia O'Keeffe once said, "I've been absolutely terrified every moment of my life, and I've never let it keep me from doing a single thing that I wanted to do." What a powerful statement...and yet so many of us find ourselves struggling in our day-to-day lives. These struggles impact our significant others, spouses, children, parents, teachers, business partners, customers, coworkers, supervisors, subordinates, and... even ourselves.