Therapists in Spokane, WA

My passion for helping my clients involves providing the space to feel heard, validated, and empowered to commit to positive behavioral health changes for themselves, interpersonally and with the world around them. My theoretical lens is grounded through my studies and practice in humanistic theory, attachment-based theory, child development, and family systems theory. I strive to help individuals and when working with families, to develop healthier communication, interpersonal, behavioral, relational and coping skills to strengthen both their interpersonal relationships and positive behaviors, for overall mental well-being.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, looking for ideas or just need someone to listen I can help. I have experience working with and supporting people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and attachment issues. I work to understand your point of view and help you find the path to get to where you want to be. Allow me to share your burden so that you can achieve peace.

Life – with all its beauty – is filled with adversity. Struggles may be opportunities for growth and development. Without hardship our capacity to reach our full potential is limited. I encourage clients to look inward, recognize their emotions, and explore their current thought and behavior patterns. My goal is to help clients clarify their values, shift their thinking in a self-compassionate way, and practice new behaviors. My approach includes a blend of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing techniques, an experiential creative process (e.g., art, play, sand play), and when appropriate, an existential approach.

I am a compassionate and mindful Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with a passion for working with diverse ages, racial, ethnic, and cultural, groups. Champion for mental health matters and a community advocate. My therapy concept is based on holistic well-being and addresses all aspects of an individual’s life.

It is not that things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult -Seneca. If you have the desire to change your life for the better, then I would like to work with you to achieve it. The journey to recovery is not easy, but easier with help. I hope to build trust and resilience in the people I work with so that they can reach their full potential in life. No matter where you are at the moment, with persistence, commitment and patience, anything is possible.

People achieve the most evolution when they feel seen, valued, and heard. This is what I strive to accomplish. My most important work is supporting others in elevating and reaching their full potential. One of my favorite things is seeing people succeed! I love witnessing people gain confidence in themselves, heal from their pain, replace unhelpful thinking patterns, and work toward their personal goals. I strongly believe that all people are capable of growth and change, no matter where they came from, or what they have been through.

I have a deep respect for human life and interest in empowering you to face and transcend your pains and sorrows. My primary objective is to provide a safe environment for you to engage authentically so that you may face your life in all reality. It is my firm belief that the therapeutic relationship is the most important change agent and I offer to partner in your personal quest. As such, I employ cognitive-behavioral interventions, utilize motivational interviewing techniques and provide psychoeducation in order to enable you to gain the insight and awareness necessary to transcend in to greater maturity, wisdom and freedom.

I enjoy working with individual children and adults who may be experiencing some sort of challenge in their life. These challenges may be related to anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, relationship difficulties, self-identity as well as many other life difficulties. Whatever your life challenge may be, I work to create a warm, open and safe environment to help you work through it. Counseling is a collaborative process that is built on the foundation of the client-counselor relationship, which is something that I work hard to build from the first session.

Karen Brown, M.A. is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has provided crisis-intervention and -management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), among other specialized services. She also holds certification as a Child Mental Health Specialist. Karen has helped a diversity of adults, children (ages 6+), & adolescents who have a variety of mental health needs. In-person & virtual (Telehealth) sessions are available.

I love to assist my clients during a time of transition particular adolescents and young adults. I also love working with parents and their children. I have 5 years in crisis mental health of all ages. I have also worked in the medical and school social work field. I particularly work with adolescents and young adults with depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral concerns and onset of severe mental illness. I also enjoy working with those with bipolar disorder, mood dysregulation, personality disorders and suicide ideation.

My counseling philosophy is rooted in the belief that the client is the expert in their own life and that each person has an innate ability to grow and change. Therapy is a process that can help you identify unresolved issues that impact your access to that ability. Before beginning my time as a counselor I worked with individuals and families as a teacher, and by serving on the Juvenile Justice Advisory Board and the Los Alamos New Mexico Board of Education. Through that work, I saw the impact that empathy and mental health professionals can make in the lives of individuals, families and communities.

Everyone needs a safe place to express their thoughts, feelings, hopes and fears. Sometimes that means seeking out a professional. Someone who can listen, support, and assist in helping to overcome obstacles or reduce emotional pain. This is my ultimate goal for everyone with whom I work. I have been working in the field of counseling for 18 years and have experience working with a wide variety of individuals. Some need help adjusting to a life change. Others have experienced significant trauma or struggle with suicidal thoughts. Mostly, I am here to meet you where you are at and to help you reach your goals.

Whether you are a parent dealing with child who is acting out or an individual suffering from depression or anxiety I believe I can partner with you to find answers. I work closely with with children, adolescents and families to help them figure out how to lead happy healthier lives. Life is hard and sometimes you just need someone there to come along side you and help you get back on your feet. I believe in a person centered approach to counseling that is focused and driven by the individual needs of each client.

When our mind, body, and soul are aligned, we experience balance, which has a positive impact on our emotional and psychological well-being. I will support you in navigating thoughts and feelings that have harmed your personal life. My goal is to guide you in reaching your fullest potential and discovering the best version of yourself. Utilizing mindful techniques, I will assist you in shifting your thoughts from the past and future, and into the present moment. Working together, you will learn how to experience life in the here and now, and you will begin taking control of what matters the most, your life.

Hello! How would you like to start towards a path of emotional and mental healing? I would like to be entrusted to be your guide while on that path. To guide you towards autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relations with others, purpose in life, and self-acceptance. As someone with over 10 years of having the privilege of working with individuals who have encountered some element of a mental health crisis. I am very committed, passionate, patient, and flexible as a therapist. I possess the necessary interpersonal skills that inspire a trusting therapeutic relationship.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate. I have a Master's in education, School Counseling, and a Post-graduate course from Antioch University. I am pursuing a Community Care Counseling: Marriage and Family Specialist degree. I work with children and adults. I help people find hope amid chaos. I believe in the team approach, which I will walk alongside you to help you find the hope you have been looking for.

Are you looking to feel heard and understood to take your next step toward feeling better? I can support you in your healing process. I have experience working with adults, teens, tweens, and children who were overcoming anxiety, ADHD (I have a fun and unique approach with kids), depression, trauma/PTSD symptoms, addiction, post-concussive syndrome (TBI), and disruptive life events (divorce or loss). Since graduating high school in 1995, I have been actively engaged in personal growth including emotional healing, art therapy, and movement therapies in order to overcome my own Adverse Childhood Experiences (childhood traumas).

I work with clients to process trauma, emotions, and life stressors; cope with and ease symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and post-traumatic stress and expand their window of tolerance/what they are able to tolerate; rewire thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and thereby one’s environment to align with their authentic truth and desires; define and draw boundaries; and identify core beliefs. I love to help women create a life in alignment with their menstrual cycle (intentional scheduling, eating, intimacy, and socializing for optimal energy functioning), as well as help all people structure and deepen their spiritual path.

Email is the easiest correspondence, I am often unable to answer phone calls. Are you having difficulty finding balance or meaning in your life? Are you feeling overwhelmed with life's day to day challenges? Are you struggling with your relationships or parenting? Are you suffering the effects of trauma, anxiety or depression? Does healing feel impossible? Sometimes, we might know something has to change, but not know where to start. While the counseling process can feel scary, you are not alone. My goal is to empower change by providing a safe, healing environment that supports self discovery and understanding.