We offer a full spectrum of parenting and family support for all types of families. We believe that healthy families create strong communities and with the right support, families, children and their communities can thrive. Parenting and marriage doesn’t come with an instruction book, but our experienced and professional, outcomes-based support professionals can be by your side to meet you right where you are at on your journey. We have a diverse, but small group of licensed mental health professionals and family support specialists to help you every step of the way.

Seeking help from a professional counselor is a sign of strength. The power of therapy is confiding in someone who can help process through and discover solutions, possibilities, and strengths within yourself to help guide you through the speed bumps of life.

Families are constantly growing and evolving. You've seen it as parents: once you think you have something figured out, your child goes and changes it up and the cycle begins again. During this process it's common for families to get stuck. You've run out of ideas or are too emotionally drained to find a solution. I'm here to help guide your family through those sticky times. I work with children, adolescents, adults and families. I specialize in anxiety, depression, social concerns, family issues, sensory integration and emotional regulation. I will provide gentle encouragement to assist in your process towards change

Carla is a skilled therapist and clinical supervisor, with extensive experience in addressing trauma, addiction, life transitions, parenting challenges, and identity development. She received her MA in Counseling from Seton Hall University, and is trained in dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, and clinical supervision. In addition to more than twenty-five years of experience, she is also the Senior Instructor for WWU’s Human Services Program.

I see the therapeutic process as a partnership that allows us to work together. We examine the "treatment menu" and identify what fits best: Detox, in-patient, out-patient, individual counseling, mindfulness and meditation, dance, exercise, nutrition, a spiritual path and support groups like 12-Step, SMART recovery and Refuge Recovery. Addiction (or compulsion) is challenging, baffling, frustrating and a powerful teacher. To be free from craving allows such emotions as peace of mind and contentment to arise - I consider it a honor to help my clients step onto the path to recovery.

My focus and passion is sexual health and I work with people of all ages. Sexuality is an important source of identity, connection and pleasure, but I also recognize the ways in which shame, trauma, and limited/unhelpful learning about sex contributes to a lot of common sexual problems and conflict in relationships. I support clients with a variety of goals including improving your sex life, dealing with sexual pain, working through sexual “dysfunctions,” exploring sexual preferences, and dealing with out-of-control sexual behavior. I also work with parents, teens and families on issues related to sexuality.

Outwardly you look like you have it all together; but on the inside, you are riddled with self-doubt, fear or overwhelming sadness. This companion of stress/anxiety/sadness has been affecting many parts of life. You wonder, "Is there a light at the end of the tunnel?" Nothing you have done to calm your mind is working and you’re barely holding it together. You can’t continue the way you are now. You want to find a way out of the anxiety and depression that steals your joy and interferes with your ability to be the best version of yourself.

My therapeutic approach is best described as eclectic--a unique and constantly shifting balance among the various humanistic schools. Therapy involves multiple levels of interrelated change: emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual. In order to be effective it must revolve around client needs and desires; decisions about counseling goals and practices are therefore developed jointly. I greatly enjoy helping others as they grow, change and heal-both internally and in relation to the people and institutions which fill their lives. I welcome challenge, value collaborative relationships with clients, peers, and community alike, and I maintain a firm belief in the resiliency of all.

There is a gap between the way you wish life would be and the reality of life. Anxiety and Depression are just overwhelming and it makes it hard to connect to loved ones, get daily tasks done, and think clearly. You notice yourself feeling so disconnected. And you are finding it hard to have the drive to get things done. Where is the joy in life? You remember enjoying things but now everyday is just gray. You want to be able to feel like the Real You again! Not hidden by anxiety and depression.

**Not Accepting New Patients** I meet with individuals, couples, and families to connect with body, spirit, and mind, to heal from past injuries, and explore how habits from injuries limit freedom, self-acceptance, and fulfillment. Helping you reconnect with your purpose in life, rekindle your playfulness and passion, and invite moments of harmony and peace. I welcome people in a non-judgemental and supportive environment to heal and grow through depression, trauma, anxiety, and addictions.

I believe in you. I provide individual, couples, family counseling. Therapy can help you and your loved ones grow beyond challenges. I am excited to problem solve with you, to facilitate healing, and to help you create a hopeful construct for the future. I know you can flourish and I hope to be a part of that process. I work exclusively on Saturdays. I offer appointments early in the morning to the late evening. Take the first step today and visit my website couplefamilytherapy.com **PLEASE E-MAIL TO ASK FOR APPOINTMENTS: allison.lmft@gmail.com

I love to work with people who are actively seeking support for gaining clarity in any areas of stress or discomfort. It is personally fulfilling to help these clients as they work through life's issues. I provide a compassionate atmosphere that supports individual and family exploration of areas of concern; from mood, anxiety, and behavior concerns, to: family, work, school, performance, relationship dynamics. Your own desire for happiness, courage and wisdom will be recognized and nourished.

I am a proponent of holistic healing - treating the whole person (mind, body, spirit). I enjoy employing creative mediums in the therapeutic process to include symbolic (Jungian), artistic, musical and written expression. There are many constructive ways to channel life's challenges, stressors and traumas. It is imperative to find meaningful, healthy ways to cope. My clinical background is diverse and has included work with teens and adults in the area of trauma and addiction. Additionally, I have many years of experience working with individuals and families contending with various physical and/or developmental disabilities.

My therapeutic approach centers around our relationship. Research shows (and I firmly believe) that the relationship between therapist and client lays the groundwork for change. Within this relationship, I use a person-centered and collaborative approach to get to know you individually, help you identify your values, and build on your existing strengths to address your goals. In our work together, if I see fit, I incorporate techniques from mindfulness, cognitive and somatic therapies. I also utilize art and other experiential approaches to explore challenges in new ways.

You are feeling overwhelmed and disconnected. You want to feel grounded and to reconnect with the things that matter most, with time dedicated to the activities you enjoy and positive relationships. This is a safe place where you can explore your story, past, present, and future. Therapy can give you access to new tools for communication, opportunities to examine your values and to design a map for your journey towards authentic living. Together we can help you face your past trauma and begin work on self-compassion and self-care techniques to aid you in navigating the bumpy road of life and the uncertainties of our current world.

Getting through the teen and young adult years are hard. No way around it. And now 2020 has presented us with challenges that, at times, can seem completely unfair. Are you a teen or young adult who is finding life overwhelming right now? Maybe anxiety or depression or difficulty in your family and social relationships are keeping you from living the life you'd like to live. Perhaps you are dealing with an abrupt change in your life plans or you find that anxiety and relationship stress seems to be in charge of your life. You don't always feel like you have control over your mood, emotions or actions.

Whether you are struggling with anxiety or having behavioral problems I am here to help. My goal as a therapist is to provide my clients with opportunities for learning and growth in order to help them discover at their core the things that are holding them back from truly becoming who they want to be.

I utilize an eclectic therapeutic approach that emphasizes training received in Gestalt Therapy, Experiential Therapy & Mindfulness. My approach has evolved out of several years of working within the Adventure Education/Wilderness Therapy field supporting people in awakening to a deeper relationship with themselves, nature, and others. I have extensive experience serving adolescents, young adults in transitional phases, and families/parents in crisis. I encourage clients to move towards whole health by helping them to identify transformational & core emotions via a non-judgemental, direct, and empathetic approach.

Hypnosis works, even when everything else has failed, because it works differently, at the subconscious level. I you are trying to make a change but cannot, there may be a subconscious reason. I became a hypnotist after a 39 year career as a registered nurse, after realizing the value of hypnosis for helping people change habits, behaviors, and manage pain. I am skilled and I develop a targeted hypnosis plan for each client based on their particular needs. Compassionate and confidential.

Is this a time in your life when you want to move forward, to change self defeating behaviors or simply find relief from uncomfortable feelings that seem to come out of nowhere? My individualized plan for therapy can help you get to where you want to be. You are not a statistic or a stereotype. Culture can impose unrealistic standards on our supposed "roles" in society. You are unique & yet share the wonder, awe, yearnings & passion of all humans that deserves to be fully expressed. If you are willing to be a full participant in your therapy you will see new doors open to you in life, feel more confident & experience peace.