Marriage Counseling Therapists in Washougal, WA
Whether you are struggling with your marriage, your children, your co-workers, or your friends, I would like to help you.
"I'm tired. Tired of living in a relationship that is a lot of work with little reward. I've read books and gone to seminars but nothing changes. I don't want to be miserable, walking on eggshells to avoid fighting. I feel so alone and want the person I once was madly in love with to pay attention to me and look at me with love and admiration. Everywhere I turn there are demands and I just want peace. I can't see past the issues- and sometimes I don't even know what the "issue" is except we are both unhappy."
Whether you are struggling with your marriage, your children, your co-workers, or your friends, I would like to help you.
"I'm tired. Tired of living in a relationship that is a lot of work with little reward. I've read books and gone to seminars but nothing changes. I don't want to be miserable, walking on eggshells to avoid fighting. I feel so alone and want the person I once was madly in love with to pay attention to me and look at me with love and admiration. Everywhere I turn there are demands and I just want peace. I can't see past the issues- and sometimes I don't even know what the "issue" is except we are both unhappy."
Deborah Connors
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CFLE, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washougal, WA 98671
In process: Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy through Fuller Theological Seminary.
I believe every person can find a way toward strength, growth, and healing, but I also know it can be hard to be alone in the process. Hi, I'm Deborah! I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families experiencing unexpected challenges, trauma, life transitions, complex relationship and family dynamic issues. I'm passionate about the possibility of meaningful change, because I've been on the other side. That's why I strive to help others find hope through the storm, freedom from the obstacles they face to realize healing, restore relationships and experience abundant living.
In process: Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy through Fuller Theological Seminary.
I believe every person can find a way toward strength, growth, and healing, but I also know it can be hard to be alone in the process. Hi, I'm Deborah! I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families experiencing unexpected challenges, trauma, life transitions, complex relationship and family dynamic issues. I'm passionate about the possibility of meaningful change, because I've been on the other side. That's why I strive to help others find hope through the storm, freedom from the obstacles they face to realize healing, restore relationships and experience abundant living.
Mae Marie Soderquist-Bell
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Washougal, WA 98671 (Online Only)
Pre/post marital couples therapy is another speciality of mine.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? All of us experience seasons of unbalance, heartache, and emotional distress. My practice is centered on us co-authoring respectful and lasting solutions to the struggles you have experienced in the past or are presently experiencing. It is important to me for sessions to include: hopefulness, compassion, and a sense of humor. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington State. I also have a Professional Counselor License for the State of Oregon (LPC). I have worked at CHARIS Counseling Associates for over a decade. Before my counseling career, I was a high school teacher with PPS.
Pre/post marital couples therapy is another speciality of mine.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? All of us experience seasons of unbalance, heartache, and emotional distress. My practice is centered on us co-authoring respectful and lasting solutions to the struggles you have experienced in the past or are presently experiencing. It is important to me for sessions to include: hopefulness, compassion, and a sense of humor. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington State. I also have a Professional Counselor License for the State of Oregon (LPC). I have worked at CHARIS Counseling Associates for over a decade. Before my counseling career, I was a high school teacher with PPS.
Claire Bemis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Washougal, WA 98671 (Online Only)
You may feel alone and isolated, or experience the common core belief many of us carry of feeling "not good enough" in the many roles you take on in your daily life. Do you feel as though you are missing out on your life because of the symptoms you are experiencing? You don't have to navigate this time in your life on your own. Beginning therapy is a courageous step in searching for a better balance in life and a greater belief in yourself and I would love to be by your side on this journey.
You may feel alone and isolated, or experience the common core belief many of us carry of feeling "not good enough" in the many roles you take on in your daily life. Do you feel as though you are missing out on your life because of the symptoms you are experiencing? You don't have to navigate this time in your life on your own. Beginning therapy is a courageous step in searching for a better balance in life and a greater belief in yourself and I would love to be by your side on this journey.
Klea Therapy Co., PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CFSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washougal, WA 98671 (Online Only)
I am accepting new clients and have space available in my fall support groups! Welcome to my practice! I understand how daunting it can be to take the first step in seeking help. It's not easy to find a therapist who truly understands you and your needs. I specialize in supporting adults and elders as they navigate through feelings of anxiety, caregiver burnout, chronic illness, depression, financial trauma, life transitions, medical trauma, and menopause symptoms. If you're in Washington State, I offer Telehealth appointments. Book a FREE 15-minute consultation with me to learn how I can help you.
I am accepting new clients and have space available in my fall support groups! Welcome to my practice! I understand how daunting it can be to take the first step in seeking help. It's not easy to find a therapist who truly understands you and your needs. I specialize in supporting adults and elders as they navigate through feelings of anxiety, caregiver burnout, chronic illness, depression, financial trauma, life transitions, medical trauma, and menopause symptoms. If you're in Washington State, I offer Telehealth appointments. Book a FREE 15-minute consultation with me to learn how I can help you.
Holli Brice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washougal, WA 98671 (Online Only)
If you are seeking a kind, compassionate presence to walk alongside you on your healing journey, you've come to the right place. I believe that each person who arrives to therapy comes in with a story that matters and deserves to be heard. I see my role as therapist as someone to help you to recognize your ability to heal and help to shine light on the path that leads to your highest good. I am EMDR trained and enjoy using this modality to help others overcome trauma related issues.
If you are seeking a kind, compassionate presence to walk alongside you on your healing journey, you've come to the right place. I believe that each person who arrives to therapy comes in with a story that matters and deserves to be heard. I see my role as therapist as someone to help you to recognize your ability to heal and help to shine light on the path that leads to your highest good. I am EMDR trained and enjoy using this modality to help others overcome trauma related issues.
*CURRENTLY WELCOMING NEW CLIENTS* Are you experiencing distress, anxiety, depression, shame, disconnection, loss, reactivity? Are you experiencing life transitions, seeking meaning, or having trouble In relationships? Are you in recovery from gaslighting, shunning, cults, having trouble finding your place in the world?
*CURRENTLY WELCOMING NEW CLIENTS* Are you experiencing distress, anxiety, depression, shame, disconnection, loss, reactivity? Are you experiencing life transitions, seeking meaning, or having trouble In relationships? Are you in recovery from gaslighting, shunning, cults, having trouble finding your place in the world?
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Addictions Counselor in Washington. I have many years experience and my counseling is rooted in a humanistic, person-centered holistic approach within an Interpersonal Psychotherapy that focuses on challenges within relationships. Whether we realize it or not relationships are at the center of who we are as human beings; they encompass our hopes, dreams and future, as well as our biggest challenges, fears and disappointments. My philosophy for therapy is focused on building a compassionate, welcoming, and engaging person-centered therapeutic relationship for each of my clients.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Addictions Counselor in Washington. I have many years experience and my counseling is rooted in a humanistic, person-centered holistic approach within an Interpersonal Psychotherapy that focuses on challenges within relationships. Whether we realize it or not relationships are at the center of who we are as human beings; they encompass our hopes, dreams and future, as well as our biggest challenges, fears and disappointments. My philosophy for therapy is focused on building a compassionate, welcoming, and engaging person-centered therapeutic relationship for each of my clients.
Megan Boutinen Phd | Pacific Vista Psychology
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Washougal, WA 98671
I am currently accepting new clients. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with many years of experience treating a wide range of presenting concerns within adults, families, and couples. Some of these presenting concerns include depression, anxiety, OCD, grief, relationship dilemmas, challenges with life transitions, identity development and exploration, and working through past traumas. My areas of specialty include eating disorders and couples work. I see therapy as a collaborative process. Together we will identify and establish your goals for treatment, and work to bring you to where you feel more positively.
I am currently accepting new clients. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with many years of experience treating a wide range of presenting concerns within adults, families, and couples. Some of these presenting concerns include depression, anxiety, OCD, grief, relationship dilemmas, challenges with life transitions, identity development and exploration, and working through past traumas. My areas of specialty include eating disorders and couples work. I see therapy as a collaborative process. Together we will identify and establish your goals for treatment, and work to bring you to where you feel more positively.
At Bluebird Counseling, I enjoy working with individuals, families, and youth. My areas of expertise are Mindfulness Practice, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Neural Therapies (LifeSpan Integration and EMDR- Eye Movement Desentization Reprocessing) and Gestalt - In the moment awareness.
At Bluebird Counseling, I enjoy working with individuals, families, and youth. My areas of expertise are Mindfulness Practice, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Neural Therapies (LifeSpan Integration and EMDR- Eye Movement Desentization Reprocessing) and Gestalt - In the moment awareness.
Sharing our inner experiences with someone can often feel frightening, which is exactly why I place such an importance on connection and acceptance in the therapeutic process. I aim to create a safe environment that will invite my clients to delve deeper into their personal narrative, as I truly believe we are not built to process emotions alone. As humans, we all have a propensity to grow and become our true selves, unfortunately we aren’t always gifted with the circumstances to allow it. I am passionate about creating a space for not only self-discovery and self acceptance, but to allow clients to feel seen, heard, and valued.
Sharing our inner experiences with someone can often feel frightening, which is exactly why I place such an importance on connection and acceptance in the therapeutic process. I aim to create a safe environment that will invite my clients to delve deeper into their personal narrative, as I truly believe we are not built to process emotions alone. As humans, we all have a propensity to grow and become our true selves, unfortunately we aren’t always gifted with the circumstances to allow it. I am passionate about creating a space for not only self-discovery and self acceptance, but to allow clients to feel seen, heard, and valued.
Julie A Russell
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMFT, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Washougal, WA 98671
I specialize in couples, children, teens and individuals. I believe that everyone can reach an optimum state of health, counseling helps individuals and families reach healthy functioning in their relationships with others. I employ an integrative approach with a strong reliance on cognitive-behavioral aspects, emotion focused therapy, solution focused therapy, as well as some Jungian methods, such as sand tray therapy, and child centered play therapy. Sand Tray Therapy is a form of expressive therapy. This non-verbal method of therapy is often used with children, but can be applied to adults, teens, couples, families as well.
I specialize in couples, children, teens and individuals. I believe that everyone can reach an optimum state of health, counseling helps individuals and families reach healthy functioning in their relationships with others. I employ an integrative approach with a strong reliance on cognitive-behavioral aspects, emotion focused therapy, solution focused therapy, as well as some Jungian methods, such as sand tray therapy, and child centered play therapy. Sand Tray Therapy is a form of expressive therapy. This non-verbal method of therapy is often used with children, but can be applied to adults, teens, couples, families as well.
Sharon Winkler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, MAC
Verified Verified
Washougal, WA 98671
If you’re looking for a therapy of depth, insight, and durability; if you’re seeking a highly-trained therapist with over 35 years of experience who listens carefully, deeply, and thoughtfully; if you’ve been disappointed by ‘quick fix’ approaches that promise much and deliver little; if you want an individualized approach designed specifically with your needs in mind, then please call to discuss whether we might be a good fit.
If you’re looking for a therapy of depth, insight, and durability; if you’re seeking a highly-trained therapist with over 35 years of experience who listens carefully, deeply, and thoughtfully; if you’ve been disappointed by ‘quick fix’ approaches that promise much and deliver little; if you want an individualized approach designed specifically with your needs in mind, then please call to discuss whether we might be a good fit.
Lacamas Counseling is the central resource for mental health in Camas, WA. We have counselors & therapists trained in working with children, teens, young adults, older adults, couples, and families; and they specialize in treating mood disorders of depression and anxiety, bipolar, trauma, grief, life transitions, postpartum distress, anger and outbursts, neurodiversity (autism, ADHD, dyslexia), identity, work/life balance, and burnout.
Lacamas Counseling is the central resource for mental health in Camas, WA. We have counselors & therapists trained in working with children, teens, young adults, older adults, couples, and families; and they specialize in treating mood disorders of depression and anxiety, bipolar, trauma, grief, life transitions, postpartum distress, anger and outbursts, neurodiversity (autism, ADHD, dyslexia), identity, work/life balance, and burnout.
Misty Bottorff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Washougal, WA 98671 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with diverse populations and providing a safe place for all. I am trauma-informed and come from a strengths-based approach, using a variety of modalities including Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and solution-focused therapy. I am honored to work with individuals who trust me with their stories and enjoy walking alongside my clients as they go through the therapeutic process.
I enjoy working with diverse populations and providing a safe place for all. I am trauma-informed and come from a strengths-based approach, using a variety of modalities including Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and solution-focused therapy. I am honored to work with individuals who trust me with their stories and enjoy walking alongside my clients as they go through the therapeutic process.
Built For Better Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAGCS, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washougal, WA 98671 (Online Only)
Welcome to Built for Better Counseling, a small Veteran-owned therapy practice with a mission to improve mental health access for men in Washington and Oregon.
Welcome to Built for Better Counseling, a small Veteran-owned therapy practice with a mission to improve mental health access for men in Washington and Oregon.
Jamie A Bunnell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Washougal, WA 98671 (Online Only)
Imagine having hope and happiness within your life instead of depression, anxiety, or at a loss in knowing where your life is taking you to. Learn to highlight the best assets, the strengths you already possess. Focusing on your Emotions and Solutions to bring you to the inner peace and balance within yourself while releasing trauma and past hurt. You are the only one that can direct your path and create everything you want within your healing journey. We often can stand in our own way so it is vital to knock these barriers down to find our true selves!
Imagine having hope and happiness within your life instead of depression, anxiety, or at a loss in knowing where your life is taking you to. Learn to highlight the best assets, the strengths you already possess. Focusing on your Emotions and Solutions to bring you to the inner peace and balance within yourself while releasing trauma and past hurt. You are the only one that can direct your path and create everything you want within your healing journey. We often can stand in our own way so it is vital to knock these barriers down to find our true selves!
Christine Griffiths
Counselor, LPC, LMHC, CADC I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washougal, WA 98671 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My approach is holistic in nature, applying mind, body and spirit. For over nine years, I have worked with adults in a variety of settings. I have had the privilege of coming alongside individuals who are going through intense and often life-changing situations. All of these relationships are personal to me and through these experiences I have come to learn the devastating effects painful life events has on lives. I know therapy can feel scary and vulnerable. Just the thought of it can feel overwhelming and exhausting. And yes, it can even feel risky. It takes courage to confront fears and ask for help.
My approach is holistic in nature, applying mind, body and spirit. For over nine years, I have worked with adults in a variety of settings. I have had the privilege of coming alongside individuals who are going through intense and often life-changing situations. All of these relationships are personal to me and through these experiences I have come to learn the devastating effects painful life events has on lives. I know therapy can feel scary and vulnerable. Just the thought of it can feel overwhelming and exhausting. And yes, it can even feel risky. It takes courage to confront fears and ask for help.
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Emergency appointment times available to both new and existing clients; crisis intervention; crisis marital therapy program available when marriages are severely damaged; hospital visitation.
Client motivation focused;,believing personal change is possible for anyone who desires it. The human spirit is powerful and will persevere if nurtured, empowered & supported. My therapeutic approach: teaching, empower, intervene &support for the therapeutic change process with clients. Combining education + professional & personal experience I provide a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic approach conducive to healthy changes. Perspective of personal strengths vs the medical model of "sickness" clients are empowered with hope and skills for positive change.
Emergency appointment times available to both new and existing clients; crisis intervention; crisis marital therapy program available when marriages are severely damaged; hospital visitation.
Client motivation focused;,believing personal change is possible for anyone who desires it. The human spirit is powerful and will persevere if nurtured, empowered & supported. My therapeutic approach: teaching, empower, intervene &support for the therapeutic change process with clients. Combining education + professional & personal experience I provide a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic approach conducive to healthy changes. Perspective of personal strengths vs the medical model of "sickness" clients are empowered with hope and skills for positive change.
Shasta Hickman
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CMHS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Camas, WA 98607
Are you struggling with communication, grief, or relationships? You want to learn to have healthy boundaries and communicate them effectively. Or you have an area of your life that you feel stuck and cannot seem to get unstuck on your own. One or more of the relationships in your life is unsatisfying and you want to change this. Do you need help for yourself, your child, your marriage, or your family?
Are you struggling with communication, grief, or relationships? You want to learn to have healthy boundaries and communicate them effectively. Or you have an area of your life that you feel stuck and cannot seem to get unstuck on your own. One or more of the relationships in your life is unsatisfying and you want to change this. Do you need help for yourself, your child, your marriage, or your family?
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.