Veterans Therapists in Oak Harbor, WA

Do you ever feel like you’re alone in life as if the world is resting on your shoulders? Do you feel the burden of caring for loved ones while feeling like no one is there to take care of you? Do you feel disconnected from relationships in your life? Are you in the military and struggling with feelings of anxiety or stress about your deployment? Are you having trouble leaving your experiences from the military behind or experiencing PTSD? Is grief from losing a loved one impacting your relationships and your ability to manage the day-to-day? Through expert therapy, you can learn to move beyond your pain and be happier. Reach out now

Accepting new clients, priority given to active duty service members and veterans. Our practice is focused on providing evidence based interventions to active duty service members and veterans. RPWC offers psychotherapy in person and online as well as telemedicine for prescribing. The owner, Jennifer Ayers, is a navy veteran with over 20 years of experience in the field. She is a trauma therapist focusing on PTSD due to MST and complex trauma. Jenny Medsker is an Air Force spouse, and Aurora Oropeza is also a Navy Veteran.

In life it can feel like there are many barriers we have to break through. We feel like all the pressure is on us and sometimes we do not feel supported, seen, or understood. We may doubt ourselves. We have the pressure of career, children (postpartum and fertility), relationships, and it can be exhausting, not to mention overwhelming. Also, military families experience that at a double rate! However, we do not have to break those barriers down alone! Our goal is to help our clients understand self-love, compassion, and assist in problem solve and create a safe space to overcome the barriers in life.

I am considered a Subject Matter Expert on PTSD. The goal of my mental health practice is to assist clients in transforming their lives. My office provides a sanctuary, safety and healing, from which to discover ways to re-connect with your life. We will create new ways of coping with your emotional, spiritual and physical health conditions. We work with a variety of issues: PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance and alcohol abuse. We provide Readjustment Counseling after life-altering events: war zone trauma, deployment stress, divorce, illness, domestic violence, assault, financial stress, etc. Why wait?

Currently on a waitlist for new clients, priority given to active duty service members, veterans, and their families. Rising Phoenix Wellness Center is focused on providing evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions to our clients, specializing in serving active duty service members, veterans, and their families. RPWC offers psychotherapy in person and online.

Are you alone and feeling no support? Is your teenager struggling to be part of your family? Whether your teen is acting out through high-risk behaviors or isolating through technology, your family is probably feeling the strain. When you aren't sure how to help your teen or what they truly need, it can feel overwhelming and hopeless. I'm here to support you, your teen, and your family so you can move through your challenges together. Individuals seeking help with depressive or anxious feelings can find solutions through me as well.

Hello, and welcome! Life can be very challenging and overwhelming at times. I know and I get it. For some, we tend to try to solve our problems on our own and reaching out for help is out of the question; sometimes it works. If you haven't been able to solve it on your own, I would love to meet you, and together we can create ways towards hope and begin the healing process. I believe that therapy can assist you by helping to identify what has worked in the past, what you already have within that you can draw upon in helping to obtain what you are hoping for in life.

“To be a service to others is a rewarding experience especially within the helping profession of therapy and healing. It is a constant challenge to respond creatively to new and existing problems which makes the stress of this work well worth the effort put forth to initiate the process of healing. The therapeutic embroidery consists of given opportunities to learn from one another, client to therapist -therapist to client. It is in recognizing a myriad of vulnerability, a hopelessness and some shattered dream that I engage my clients to make sense of their experiences and champion them on to healing that is oh so possible.

Let’s get started to bring about healing and improve the quality of your life. Together we will work closely enabling you to handle difficult emotions, treat yourself with kindness, and become rengaged and connected with life.

I serve couples in crisis who are searching for clarity and confidence to make decisions about the future of their relationship; and those seeking couples’ therapy. I also counsel individuals feeling stuck due to trauma or other challenges. My clients are interested in turning towards solutions.

I like working with all age groups, from young children to adults, because people are precious and deserve support through life issues. I want clients to feel comfortable as they work to understand and achieve their mental health and life goals.

Accepting Only for Waitlist as of 4/19/24 - Let’s explore the emotions and fears that prevent you from experiencing your optimal self. Together, we will create a safe space to share, explore, and grow, enabling you to become who you want to be. The work we do together is designed to allow you to further your journey of growth for years to come. Your unique experiences will be embraced with empathy, compassion, and without judgment. Whether laughing or crying, we’ll do it together.

Accepting New Telehealth Clients in Washington - would you be open to adding to your support system? You deserve to feel heard, supported, valued, and important by your provider. Together, we can build trust through creative problem-solving and validation without any judgment, unsolicited advice, or criticism. I am passionate about each and every person feeling free to choose who is in their corner, and if you would like to add me to your team, reach out as soon as you feel comfortable to do so.

What kind of life do you want? Is it important to have truthful and clear communication, loving relationships, and successful work? Whatever your traumas, losses, and fears have been, there are ways to work through and let go of the past, enjoy the present, and create hope for the future. Skills are available to handle grief, anger, depression, guilt, procrastination, and resentment while maintaining the connection to those we care for and love. Good self-esteem is produced when through positive intention and careful attention we meet our challenges and difficulties to the best of our ability and live a meaningful life.

Biweekly on Mondays at noon available; I possess the versatility to work with individuals of all ages and a wide spectrum of diagnoses, I work with teens and adults who are struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, burnout, childhood trauma, and who may just need an unbiased ear to listen. My understanding of the complexities of life, combined with my expertise in clinical social work, positions me as a valuable resource for those navigating the challenges of adulthood.

Paula, is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Child Mental Health Specialist,Art Therapist and Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapist. with graduate degree in Psychology and BA in Biology and Psychology. Paula has trained extensively in complex trauma, childhood neurodevelopment, attachment, developmental trauma, parent/child interactionalTherapy (PCIT), and generational trauma. As a Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy, she helps identify and support the development of healing intentions and ongoing integration of insights gained through the sacred journey.

Are you looking to help your family, relationships, at-risk-teen, or yourself? As a licensed therapist, for the last 25 years, specializing in Marriage and Family and also Addictions Counseling, I have experience working with a wide range of people. I have found that tailoring therapy using a combination of solution focused, motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapies are very effective for most. Additionally, if you are looking for someone to help with military related problems I am a disabled former Marine with years of experience working as a counselor with the Navy.

Our practice is focused on providing evidence based interventions to active duty service members and veterans. RPWC offers psychotherapy in person and online as well as telemedicine.

My personal philosophy of human nature is optimistic, hopeful, and empowering. Human beings are the world's most valuable resource. We can be powerful agents for good and for self-improvement if we choose to engage in the work necessary to realize our potential. My ability to perceive the thoughts and feelings of my clients assists me in helping clients to make significant, positive changes in their lives.