Therapists in Vancouver, WA
Michael A Miller LMHC
Counselor, L, M, H, C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98660
Accepting new clients for in-person or telehealth appointments. You don't need to know exactly why you are seeking counseling. Common topics addressed in counseling are issues with self-esteem, finding purpose and meaning in life, relationship concerns, stressful life circumstances, psychological education and/or symptom improvement. Whether you have goals or are needing to figure that out, I can be flexible and hopefully useful! I have 20 years of experience working with all ranges of presenting issues (intense psychosis to everyday stress) and can vary the approach to one that best suits your unique experience.
Accepting new clients for in-person or telehealth appointments. You don't need to know exactly why you are seeking counseling. Common topics addressed in counseling are issues with self-esteem, finding purpose and meaning in life, relationship concerns, stressful life circumstances, psychological education and/or symptom improvement. Whether you have goals or are needing to figure that out, I can be flexible and hopefully useful! I have 20 years of experience working with all ranges of presenting issues (intense psychosis to everyday stress) and can vary the approach to one that best suits your unique experience.
April Waggoner
Counselor, PhD, LMFT, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98660
COUPLES! Are you feeling more like roommates than lovers? Having a difficult time relating to one another? Take comfort in knowing that you are not alone. All couples go through phases in their relationship. Sometimes couples have a difficult time moving from one phase to another and need assistance in gaining momentum. Negotiating life as a couple can be difficult. Most people want to feel connected, cared for, and understood by their mate. Sometimes it feels as though there are two strangers living together. If this is you do not lose hope...
COUPLES! Are you feeling more like roommates than lovers? Having a difficult time relating to one another? Take comfort in knowing that you are not alone. All couples go through phases in their relationship. Sometimes couples have a difficult time moving from one phase to another and need assistance in gaining momentum. Negotiating life as a couple can be difficult. Most people want to feel connected, cared for, and understood by their mate. Sometimes it feels as though there are two strangers living together. If this is you do not lose hope...
Sharman Carpenter
Counselor, MS, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98665
My approach to counseling is personalized and collaborative, and is based in Relational-Cultural Theory which takes into account the effects of abuse, discrimination and marginalization on mental health. I believe that all humans have the tendency to grow, heal, and develop their full potential. I work to gain an accurate, accepting, understanding of each client’s reality so that the therapeutic relationship provides a safe, nonjudgmental environment to explore his or her thoughts and feelings about difficult life issues, with the goal of resolving issues, gaining self-acceptance and building relationships.
My approach to counseling is personalized and collaborative, and is based in Relational-Cultural Theory which takes into account the effects of abuse, discrimination and marginalization on mental health. I believe that all humans have the tendency to grow, heal, and develop their full potential. I work to gain an accurate, accepting, understanding of each client’s reality so that the therapeutic relationship provides a safe, nonjudgmental environment to explore his or her thoughts and feelings about difficult life issues, with the goal of resolving issues, gaining self-acceptance and building relationships.
Jerrica Ching
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98662
Jerrica KF Ching is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (WA), Licensed Professional Counselor (OR), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (WA), who has been practicing since 2015, supporting residents of Oregon and Washington. She graduated from George Fox University in Portland, OR with a Master of Arts in Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling.
Jerrica KF Ching is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (WA), Licensed Professional Counselor (OR), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (WA), who has been practicing since 2015, supporting residents of Oregon and Washington. She graduated from George Fox University in Portland, OR with a Master of Arts in Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling.
Mareth Chromey
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98686
Meg believes in working with families to facilitate change and improve relationships. She utilizes techniques from Family Systems Theories, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Play Therapy and Positive Psychology. She also enjoys using Christian counseling techniques including Catholic spirituality for those interested in this type of intervention. Meg has a Master's Degree (Ed. M) from Washington State University in Counseling Psychology (2001). She has 14 years experience in mental health and is a Child Mental Health Specialist.
Meg believes in working with families to facilitate change and improve relationships. She utilizes techniques from Family Systems Theories, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Play Therapy and Positive Psychology. She also enjoys using Christian counseling techniques including Catholic spirituality for those interested in this type of intervention. Meg has a Master's Degree (Ed. M) from Washington State University in Counseling Psychology (2001). She has 14 years experience in mental health and is a Child Mental Health Specialist.
Jennifer Vulgan
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98662
Healing is a journey and as you go on this one, I’ll walk with you. I provide a warm and welcoming space and I’ll bring my knowledge and experience to help you find that calm and clarity. And along the way, I’ll challenge you with introspective questions and help finding those unexpected insights.
Healing is a journey and as you go on this one, I’ll walk with you. I provide a warm and welcoming space and I’ll bring my knowledge and experience to help you find that calm and clarity. And along the way, I’ll challenge you with introspective questions and help finding those unexpected insights.
Leslie Khoury
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98683
Hi there! I was born in St. Louis, Missouri and lived there, Manila Philippines, and Taipei Taiwan long before Portland Oregon and the SW Washington area! I am a Licensed Mental Health Clinician for Washington state, and have specialized in cross cultural needs, trauma-informed and recently ADHD and Sensory disorders. I have a big brood of pets: two cats, two dogs, and spend my free time with friends and family and a bit of theme parks when I can! I have previously received a Master's degree in Educational Psychology, and one of my biggest hobbies has been roller skating and dance (all kinds)!.
Hi there! I was born in St. Louis, Missouri and lived there, Manila Philippines, and Taipei Taiwan long before Portland Oregon and the SW Washington area! I am a Licensed Mental Health Clinician for Washington state, and have specialized in cross cultural needs, trauma-informed and recently ADHD and Sensory disorders. I have a big brood of pets: two cats, two dogs, and spend my free time with friends and family and a bit of theme parks when I can! I have previously received a Master's degree in Educational Psychology, and one of my biggest hobbies has been roller skating and dance (all kinds)!.
Catherine M Melo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98663
I am excited to have recently moved my practice from Portland to Vancouver, WA and am happy to provide care to clients who live in Washington,Oregon and California. I am able to teach people skills that will transform their relationships. I work with couples and families who really want to make changes in the way they relate to one another, helping them to understand that conflict is normal and natural. I also enjoy helping people who have been traumatized. My seven years at the VA Outpatient Clinic has well prepared me to work with those who have been traumatized, are depressed or are grieving.
I am excited to have recently moved my practice from Portland to Vancouver, WA and am happy to provide care to clients who live in Washington,Oregon and California. I am able to teach people skills that will transform their relationships. I work with couples and families who really want to make changes in the way they relate to one another, helping them to understand that conflict is normal and natural. I also enjoy helping people who have been traumatized. My seven years at the VA Outpatient Clinic has well prepared me to work with those who have been traumatized, are depressed or are grieving.
Littles Therapeutic Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MPH, LISCW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98685
Parents and children have incredibly tough jobs. Parents are supposed to love, support, teach, protect...while children are supposed to explore, learn, push boundaries, and scare the living daylights out of the adults in their lives. Sounds easy right? What happens when our job as parents is made even more difficult by life circumstances? Now the hardest thing we'll ever do raising our children is made even more challenging with a child struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or trauma. What do you do then?
Parents and children have incredibly tough jobs. Parents are supposed to love, support, teach, protect...while children are supposed to explore, learn, push boundaries, and scare the living daylights out of the adults in their lives. Sounds easy right? What happens when our job as parents is made even more difficult by life circumstances? Now the hardest thing we'll ever do raising our children is made even more challenging with a child struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or trauma. What do you do then?
Aisha Willard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CMHS
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98682 (Online Only)
Human connection is super important to health and happiness, so why do so many of us struggle with it? Many issues impact and complicate human connection such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, family dynamics, and life transitions. I work to help individuals, families, and couples build deeper connections with each other as well as themselves. Because I believe human connection is so important, I do my best to bring my authentic self into sessions which can look nurturing, playful, laid-back, candid and supportive.
Human connection is super important to health and happiness, so why do so many of us struggle with it? Many issues impact and complicate human connection such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, family dynamics, and life transitions. I work to help individuals, families, and couples build deeper connections with each other as well as themselves. Because I believe human connection is so important, I do my best to bring my authentic self into sessions which can look nurturing, playful, laid-back, candid and supportive.
Robin Weston - Roots.
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98665
If you're here, your outward "I have it all together" face is silently crumbling. You feel confused, overwhelmed, like you're losing control, and you don’t know how to stop the collapse. You can have a different story. What if you felt free, happy, confident, and life felt manageable or even enjoyable? What if you could understand what is fueling the chaos and resolve it, for good?
If you're here, your outward "I have it all together" face is silently crumbling. You feel confused, overwhelmed, like you're losing control, and you don’t know how to stop the collapse. You can have a different story. What if you felt free, happy, confident, and life felt manageable or even enjoyable? What if you could understand what is fueling the chaos and resolve it, for good?
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Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98682 (Online Only)
My approach to therapy is based on Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). A core idea in ACT is that trying too hard to get rid of or control our emotions tends to backfire. Instead of trying to get rid of unwanted thoughts and feelings (e.g., anxiety & depression), I will help you learn to react differently to them so that you can keep your focus on living a meaningful and fulfilling life based on what’s important to you. We will work together to set meaningful goals to address your concerns–whether they relate to life transitions, depression, anxiety, body image, grief/loss, job or academic stress, or gender & sexuality.
My approach to therapy is based on Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). A core idea in ACT is that trying too hard to get rid of or control our emotions tends to backfire. Instead of trying to get rid of unwanted thoughts and feelings (e.g., anxiety & depression), I will help you learn to react differently to them so that you can keep your focus on living a meaningful and fulfilling life based on what’s important to you. We will work together to set meaningful goals to address your concerns–whether they relate to life transitions, depression, anxiety, body image, grief/loss, job or academic stress, or gender & sexuality.
Tracy Metz
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98662
Deciding to seek out change and be vulnerable, demands respect and garners a therapist which will meet you where you are at in the change process. I am a therapist that loves to work with anyone with a desire to do something different in their life.
Deciding to seek out change and be vulnerable, demands respect and garners a therapist which will meet you where you are at in the change process. I am a therapist that loves to work with anyone with a desire to do something different in their life.
DrShannon Lilja/Sandalwood Counseling
Counselor, DBH, LPC, LMHC, CADC, CDP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98661
Anxiety, depression, relationship issues, obsessive thoughts/behaviors…you may feel that something isn't working or doesn’t fit, or perhaps you are missing something you want (better communication, feeling heard, understanding). Perhaps you haven't found a solution to manage things quite the way you want. My goal is to help increase awareness and insight, working with you to understand what is going on now, its impact, and support efforts toward your goal to improve relationships, develop skills, resolve conflicts, increase self-esteem, heal, and grow. Therapy can offer wonderful opportunities to move toward the change you seek.
Anxiety, depression, relationship issues, obsessive thoughts/behaviors…you may feel that something isn't working or doesn’t fit, or perhaps you are missing something you want (better communication, feeling heard, understanding). Perhaps you haven't found a solution to manage things quite the way you want. My goal is to help increase awareness and insight, working with you to understand what is going on now, its impact, and support efforts toward your goal to improve relationships, develop skills, resolve conflicts, increase self-esteem, heal, and grow. Therapy can offer wonderful opportunities to move toward the change you seek.
Sherese Cordova
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98685 (Online Only)
I am an EMDR specialized trauma therapist. I am passionate about working with clients struggling with complex trauma, PTSD, ADHD, anxiety and depression. I strongly value the relationship I build with my clients and place great importance on providing a safe space for connection and trust. My style in therapy is warm, empathetic, compassionate and humorous.
I am an EMDR specialized trauma therapist. I am passionate about working with clients struggling with complex trauma, PTSD, ADHD, anxiety and depression. I strongly value the relationship I build with my clients and place great importance on providing a safe space for connection and trust. My style in therapy is warm, empathetic, compassionate and humorous.
Leslie Collord
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98661
I work with adult individuals, couples, and teens ages 13+ seeking support for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, and trauma and stress-related problems. My aim is to provide a supportive space to explore life’s challenges and develop more effective and adaptive coping strategies along the way.
I work with adult individuals, couples, and teens ages 13+ seeking support for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, and trauma and stress-related problems. My aim is to provide a supportive space to explore life’s challenges and develop more effective and adaptive coping strategies along the way.
Ollie Gibson-Lavell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98683
Ollie Gibson-Lavell, LCSW Ollie Gibson-Lavell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Washington who has been practicing since 2022. Ollie believes in focusing on the positive aspects of your reality as you creatively engage with the challenges of daily life. She utilizes a humanist, integrative, solution focus, trauma-informed approach to enhance the daily living experience of those impacted with Co-Occurring Disorders (Mental Health and SUD and other Disorders) and their families. Outside of work, Ollie enjoys engaging with others and watching plants and butterflies transform on their journey.
Ollie Gibson-Lavell, LCSW Ollie Gibson-Lavell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Washington who has been practicing since 2022. Ollie believes in focusing on the positive aspects of your reality as you creatively engage with the challenges of daily life. She utilizes a humanist, integrative, solution focus, trauma-informed approach to enhance the daily living experience of those impacted with Co-Occurring Disorders (Mental Health and SUD and other Disorders) and their families. Outside of work, Ollie enjoys engaging with others and watching plants and butterflies transform on their journey.
Courtney Greif
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98663 (Online Only)
My goal is to help make counseling feel comfortable, safe, and at your pace. We will work collaboratively to help you find your strength, feel empowered and confident, and rediscover meaning and purpose in your life. Talking through past or present tough experiences or hurts can be difficult. It’s tempting to try and ignore them or minimize how they are impacting you. Therapy can be a safe space to help you take the time needed to address your feelings in a way that will help you truly heal from the hurt, and discover how to engage with yourself in a healthy way that enables you to move forward.
My goal is to help make counseling feel comfortable, safe, and at your pace. We will work collaboratively to help you find your strength, feel empowered and confident, and rediscover meaning and purpose in your life. Talking through past or present tough experiences or hurts can be difficult. It’s tempting to try and ignore them or minimize how they are impacting you. Therapy can be a safe space to help you take the time needed to address your feelings in a way that will help you truly heal from the hurt, and discover how to engage with yourself in a healthy way that enables you to move forward.
Preston Brennan
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98684
You’ve seen enough videos, listened to enough podcasts, and read enough articles to know what you should do to fix your problems. Yet, you always seem to find yourself back in the same patterns you wanted out of. Whether it’s porn, substance use, procrastination, stress, or anger, you can’t shake the feeling that you're stuck with them. You may have even started to wonder if change is possible. Often, we feel this way because we are so focused on the symptoms, that we cannot address the deeper pain that is causing them.
You’ve seen enough videos, listened to enough podcasts, and read enough articles to know what you should do to fix your problems. Yet, you always seem to find yourself back in the same patterns you wanted out of. Whether it’s porn, substance use, procrastination, stress, or anger, you can’t shake the feeling that you're stuck with them. You may have even started to wonder if change is possible. Often, we feel this way because we are so focused on the symptoms, that we cannot address the deeper pain that is causing them.
Anne T. Cowan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98665
Waitlist for new clients
We are living in complex times with many changes and turmoil. If you're feeling stressed, anxious, sad; you are not alone! I believe that we all have within us a capacity to heal. One avenue for growth and change is through the relationship between client and therapist. I use therapeutic strategies that help clients become aware of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors and how they contribute to disconnection or distress. My focus is to facilitate the desired changes identified by each client and to work at his/her pace towards their goals. It is always a privilege to walk with clients through this sacred journey.
We are living in complex times with many changes and turmoil. If you're feeling stressed, anxious, sad; you are not alone! I believe that we all have within us a capacity to heal. One avenue for growth and change is through the relationship between client and therapist. I use therapeutic strategies that help clients become aware of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors and how they contribute to disconnection or distress. My focus is to facilitate the desired changes identified by each client and to work at his/her pace towards their goals. It is always a privilege to walk with clients through this sacred journey.
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Number of Therapists in Vancouver, WA
800+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Vancouver, WA who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
76% | Trauma and PTSD |
71% | Relationship Issues |
68% | Self Esteem |
67% | Stress |
66% | Grief |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
71% | Aetna |
54% | Cigna and Evernorth |
51% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Vancouver, WA see their clients
66% | In Person and Online | |
34% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
78% | Female | |
20% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Vancouver?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.