John W. Fishburne
Psychologist, PhD
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104 S Freya St #214a, Orange Flag Building, Spokane, WA 99202
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Many couples come to therapy feeling disconnected and uncertain how to be fully themselves without risking rejection or conflict in the relationship. They’ve begun to hide parts of who they are—editing opinions, softening needs, or avoiding vulnerability to reduce the possibility of being criticized or misunderstood. Over time, this self-protection creates emotional distance, resentment, and a quiet sense of loneliness within the relationship. What once felt intimate now feels careful and constrained. My clients want to create a relationship where they can experience closeness, while still being loved and accepted for who they are.
I help couples strengthen differentiation—the ability to stay emotionally connected while remaining authentic and self-defined. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, and differentiation-based couples therapy, I teach partners to communicate needs without retreat or blame, and navigate conflict in ways that promote acceptance over conformity.
You don’t protect yourself by glossing over differences to feel "connected." Growth begins when both partners can stay grounded in who they are while still being open to who they are with. If you’re ready to build real, authentic connection—to feel free to be yourself and still be deeply loved—I’d be honored to help you begin that process together.
Call or Email John W. Fishburne now for a free 15 minute consultation - (509) 571-2246
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $185
- Couple Sessions $185
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Medicare
- TRICARE
- We do not bill WA State insurance
- Out of Network
John W. Fishburne
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (509) 571-2246
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / PY00003685 John W. Fishburne
- Attended University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Graduated 2006
- Membership with American Psychological Association (APA)
- Membership with Washington State Psychological Association (WSPA)
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
John W. Fishburne
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (509) 571-2246
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- ADHD
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Bisexual
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Divorce
- First Responders
- Gambling
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Sex Therapy
- Sexual Addiction
- Substance Use
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
John W. Fishburne
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (509) 571-2246
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Family / Marital
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
John W. Fishburne
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (509) 571-2246
Location
Primary Location
John W. Fishburne, Ph.D.
104 S Freya St #214a
Orange Flag Building
Spokane, WA 99202
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