PacificSource Therapists in Spokane Valley, WA

This world is big and can be difficult to navigate alone. Working on finding your life balance between work, family, and recreation can be difficult without the right tools. Are you noticing patterns and cycles that are no longer working, but don’t know how to change them? I am here to help you face your fears. I strive to empower my clients face barriers keeping them from walking their authentic path, while tackling pain and frustration through coping skills and self-care. Through identifying patterns and creating a safe place without judgement, we can explore your internal self to help you find the courage to take back your life.

If you are struggling with substance use, relationship issues, consequences of choices or just need an outside perspective on a situation, I want to help you find your way toward a happier, healthier life! I believe that every person has the ability to improve their lives. I feel honored to be able to walk beside you as you discover the answer to your struggles.

I am passionate about relational and trauma healing and hold a trauma-informed, attachment- centered lens when working with individuals or families. In therapy, I aim to help clients identify, understand, and heal emotional wounds. As I get to know you and your needs more, I integrate techniques from several counseling theories to best support your therapeutic goals. My eclectic approach includes CBT, EFT, IFS, play therapy and attachment theory. I believe our past can shape and influence our present thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, but doesn’t determine our future.

Life is too short to just wait for things to get better. When you’re experiencing anxiety or depression, it feels isolating, defeating, sometimes even shameful. It’s so exhausting and what worked for you in the past isn’t working anymore. Regardless if you've experienced a job loss or retirement, a new marriage or recent divorce, a complicated mid-life crisis, or addiction to social media or gaming. Whatever the reason, you know you need things to change, and you need them to change NOW. You can achieve a sense of well being, direction, and happiness. Don't wait any longer...the help, support, and tools you need are available here.

Here at Wellness Encompassed we believe in treating the human and not the symptom. We see the client as an individual on a path that we embark on together, where we walk along side them, to support, advocate, and to provide guidance to as we meet them with compassion and understanding. We work with our clients to meet their needs and connect them to our community partners if requested, such as nutritional counseling, medication management, physical therapy, chiropractic care and even massage therapy. We believe we grow as a community the more we support one another in the spirit of compassion.

I work with individuals, couples & families in both private and TeleMental (Video/Internet Counseling); helping individuals/families overcome and cope with grief/loss due to death, job loss or divorce. I help individuals process anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, eating and learning disorders by educating through Functional Nutrition Counseling, self harming behaviors, anger management, OCD, and ADD/ADHD. I specialize in helping individuals, couples and families to create healthy, functional relationships and lives though a variety of therapies. I am trained in EMDR to process trauma with children, adolescents and adults

Counseling is a wonderful step toward desired change, and it can also be a bit daunting at first. That's why I take time to form the therapeutic relationship at a pace that is comfortable for you. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and other various presenting problems. I am especially passionate about helping clients with relationship issues. We often engage in patterns that leave us feeling isolated or frustrated in our relationships. Learning new ways to tune into ourselves and our partner can help ease feelings of distress and improve connectedness.

Life can be beautiful, challenging, inspiring, overwhelming, everything in between. Through life’s challenges, I believe there are opportunities for growth and healing through self-compassion, flexibility, and courage. As a counselor, I strive to step in and walk with you, wherever you are in your journey. Just as life is unique to the individual, the counseling journey is also personal to you. believe through exploring past patterns and creating flexibility to lean into the discomfort. Together we can dismantle disenfranchising stories and replace them with new and empowering stories that are aligned with your personal values.

We are a group of dynamic therapists, in multiple Washington state locations. Our goal was to create a place for you to settle in and tell your story. Everybody has one, and we want to hear yours. Counseling is a process that encourages you to examine your choices, your thoughts, your dreams, your barriers and your pain in an effort to create the positive change you are seeking in your life. We believe that successful counseling is a collaborative experience between you and your therapist; that finding the right fit is vital to that success.

If you are feeling overwhelmed by a chronic health condition, a new medical diagnosis, experiencing increased stress in your professional life, or are seeking new ways of managing the ebbs and flows of daily life I would love to work with you. Personal growth, emotional well-being, empowerment, resiliency, and self-compassion are the foundations of my work. I am a strong therapeutic fit for those seeking to feel an increased sense of purpose, meaning, and value in their daily lives. My hope as a therapist is that you will experience a renewed ability to live the life you want and deserve.

Are you concerned about your current relationship with substances but unable to manage on your own? Achieving long-term sobriety is not easy or quick, but our programs are designed to provide the support and tools needed to develop and maintain a sober lifestyle. I provide counseling for adults who are affected by substance use disorders. I utilize evidence-based practices with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Shame Resilience Theory (courage, connection and compassion vs. fear, blame, disconnection). At Breakthrough Recovery Group, I practice Brené Brown principles with clients under a certified Daring Way facilitator.

Good therapy recognizes that we are greater than the problem believing people grow, heal, and transform. Change occurs when we experience grace through awareness of self, challenging old beliefs, learning new skills, and letting go of pain. My task and privilege is to assist you in the process. So to that end I will work with you in a collaborative way in a human to human connection to provide the foundation for change. I take a holistic approach viewing the body, mind, and spirit as interrelated.

Life can be hard but what’s even harder is trying to figure it out on your own. Trauma, depression, anxiety among other difficulties can be challenging to understand and cause chaos to our lives and relationships. We want to feel better, but feel as if everything and everyone is letting us down. What we want most is to feel strong and free from the burdens of life. Every person’s struggle is unique, but so are their strengths. My goal as a counselor is to help clients find their unique strengths and freedom from pain. I place great importance on assisting clients in finding the tools to succeed and find peace in their world.

Sometimes, life can be stressful, and we don't always know how to handle it. Many of us have also encountered past hardships or traumatic events that feel impossible to move on from. If that is something you relate with, I can help. Using a client-centered approach, I provide a place where you can share about your struggles and learn coping skills in order to overcome the stress you might be facing. If you are having relationship problems, dealing with anger, feeling anxious, depressed, or having a difficult time managing past trauma, I want to provide a non-judgmental and safe space where you can process through your experience.

There is no substitute for tending to our personal and relational experiences; it is likely the reason you are reading this. Welcome! From my experience, when we desire a deeper engagement with life or significant problems arise, often something within us wants our attention. When we pay attention to our feelings and actions rather than focus on events or people, we frequently discover the "How" of creative change. Sometimes change means behaving in unfamiliar ways, adapting to limitations, or relating differently to our partner. Hence, my approach embraces the wisdom and direction that problems and desires provide within each person.

I see myself as having the privilege to walk with my clients for part of their life's journey. There are times when we may find ourselves unable to see options, and unsure of the best way to proceed. In my office I provide a safe place to explore problems and to work with my clients. I practice from a strengths-based focus - this means we will identify your strengths, your skills and your abilities to make changes in your life. I love my work and I dedicate myself to my clients' successes.

Life can be stressful at times! I believe that everyone could use some extra help and support at some point in their lives. You have a safe place to discuss your unique troubles, challenges, and goals with me. Get support in making the changes you desire! Work on achieving your goals and improving your quality of life all around.

Do you want to be happier? Does your life feel unbalanced? I can help you with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, and trauma. Together, we can work to identify the issues that are holding you back, work through them, and help you to start leading a happier, healthier life. During your therapy, I will use cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, and other approaches tailored to meet your needs.

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.