Psychosis Therapists in Bainbridge Island, WA
As a client-centered professional, I recognize the strength necessary for an individual to take the first step through the counselor's open door. Through trusting and empathetic positive relationship building, I join my clients in the exploration of a healthier, self-accepting perspective in addressing the challenging components of their life experience. All areas of my practice focus upon acceptance and healthy management of personal questions through the discovery of an enhanced understanding, within a positive environment, which utilizes personal strengths to contribute to a happier, self satisfying life experience.
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As a client-centered professional, I recognize the strength necessary for an individual to take the first step through the counselor's open door. Through trusting and empathetic positive relationship building, I join my clients in the exploration of a healthier, self-accepting perspective in addressing the challenging components of their life experience. All areas of my practice focus upon acceptance and healthy management of personal questions through the discovery of an enhanced understanding, within a positive environment, which utilizes personal strengths to contribute to a happier, self satisfying life experience.
Come take this walk with me...
I welcome you to heal and grow from past/present stressful situations in a professional, emphatic and validating therapeutic environment. I am a psychotherapist at Wellness Counseling Inc. with 16 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. I am English-Spanish bilingual. I am in network with Bluecross-Blueshield, Kaiser, Lifewise, Premera and Regence.
I welcome you to heal and grow from past/present stressful situations in a professional, emphatic and validating therapeutic environment. I am a psychotherapist at Wellness Counseling Inc. with 16 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. I am English-Spanish bilingual. I am in network with Bluecross-Blueshield, Kaiser, Lifewise, Premera and Regence.
Welcome! As a Clinical Psychologist with 35 years of experience, I strive to help you find pathways to enjoy your life, feel more deeply connected to others, and to enhance your sense of meaning in life. My goal is to help you find ways to better cope with the difficulties that bring you to therapy and make healthy changes that improve the quality of your life. I provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions in a warm, supportive, and professional therapeutic environment. My approach is collaborative and tailored to the personal history and present goals of each of of my clients.
Welcome! As a Clinical Psychologist with 35 years of experience, I strive to help you find pathways to enjoy your life, feel more deeply connected to others, and to enhance your sense of meaning in life. My goal is to help you find ways to better cope with the difficulties that bring you to therapy and make healthy changes that improve the quality of your life. I provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions in a warm, supportive, and professional therapeutic environment. My approach is collaborative and tailored to the personal history and present goals of each of of my clients.
In the past 20 plus years as a licensed psychotherapist, I have walked with many patients through difficulty and challenge. Many of us have difficult experiences that can be overwhelming to sort through on our own. Without understanding what’s at the core of these experiences, we will be limited in making the positive changes we desire in our life. This deep work is approached with great care and gentleness, going as slow as needed, to be able to process and engage with many of our early life experiences, so you can experience profound healing, exciting growth, and lasting positive change.
In the past 20 plus years as a licensed psychotherapist, I have walked with many patients through difficulty and challenge. Many of us have difficult experiences that can be overwhelming to sort through on our own. Without understanding what’s at the core of these experiences, we will be limited in making the positive changes we desire in our life. This deep work is approached with great care and gentleness, going as slow as needed, to be able to process and engage with many of our early life experiences, so you can experience profound healing, exciting growth, and lasting positive change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Kansas, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington state, Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, who works from a CBT perspective but does utilize a collaborative style. My approach is to work with you and help you realize your strengths and to find healthy ways to cope with difficult situations in your life. I work with adolescents(13-18), adults and geriatric on a variety of mental health concerns, however, I specialize in helping individuals with mood disorders and sexual addiction/dysfunction.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Kansas, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington state, Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, who works from a CBT perspective but does utilize a collaborative style. My approach is to work with you and help you realize your strengths and to find healthy ways to cope with difficult situations in your life. I work with adolescents(13-18), adults and geriatric on a variety of mental health concerns, however, I specialize in helping individuals with mood disorders and sexual addiction/dysfunction.
Everyone needs a listening ear and/or counsel at various times in our life journey. I enjoy working with people of all ages to become healthier mentally, physically and spiritually in order to help reach their goals in life. This may mean challenging destructive thoughts or behaviors, learning new ways to think about yourself, gaining new boundaries, finding healing from past hurt, walking through present though times together - all so that you can become the thriving person that God intended you to be. I care...You are worth it!
Everyone needs a listening ear and/or counsel at various times in our life journey. I enjoy working with people of all ages to become healthier mentally, physically and spiritually in order to help reach their goals in life. This may mean challenging destructive thoughts or behaviors, learning new ways to think about yourself, gaining new boundaries, finding healing from past hurt, walking through present though times together - all so that you can become the thriving person that God intended you to be. I care...You are worth it!
Accepting New Clients- I offer a non-traditional approach to therapy that integrates IFS, ecotherapy, grief work, Jungian mythology and other modalities to help people reconnect with who they are and how they want to live. Many people today feel disconnected from themselves, uncertain of their path, or overwhelmed by the stresses and pace of modern life. Transitions, loss, and change can leave us feeling disoriented and untethered. Yet feeling lost can also be the first step toward finding your way again.
Accepting New Clients- I offer a non-traditional approach to therapy that integrates IFS, ecotherapy, grief work, Jungian mythology and other modalities to help people reconnect with who they are and how they want to live. Many people today feel disconnected from themselves, uncertain of their path, or overwhelmed by the stresses and pace of modern life. Transitions, loss, and change can leave us feeling disoriented and untethered. Yet feeling lost can also be the first step toward finding your way again.
Psychological testing provides more than just answers—it offers clarity, insight, and direction. Whether you're seeking an accurate diagnosis, documentation for accommodations, or a deeper understanding of yourself or your child, my role is to guide you through the assessment process with precision, care, and respect.
My evaluation process is thorough and personalized. I aim to answer your referral questions clearly, identify your unique strengths, and offer actionable recommendations you can use—whether that means targeted interventions, academic supports, or mental health treatment options.
Psychological testing provides more than just answers—it offers clarity, insight, and direction. Whether you're seeking an accurate diagnosis, documentation for accommodations, or a deeper understanding of yourself or your child, my role is to guide you through the assessment process with precision, care, and respect.
My evaluation process is thorough and personalized. I aim to answer your referral questions clearly, identify your unique strengths, and offer actionable recommendations you can use—whether that means targeted interventions, academic supports, or mental health treatment options.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist trained to provide psychological assessment and therapy for individuals struggling with chemical dependency, co-occurring disorders, mood disorders, neurocognitive impairment, learning disabilities, eating disorders, trauma, and adjustment disorders. I utilize empirically-supported testing and clinical interviewing techniques to provide thorough psychological assessments and differential diagnoses. My treatment approach is grounded in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. I use evidence-based mindfulness exercises, cognitive-behavior therapy, and biofeedback training to help clients gain increasing awareness of their vulnerabilities and strengths. Clients change by learning to monitor and redirect dysfunctional thoughts before they manifest into undesirable behavior.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist trained to provide psychological assessment and therapy for individuals struggling with chemical dependency, co-occurring disorders, mood disorders, neurocognitive impairment, learning disabilities, eating disorders, trauma, and adjustment disorders. I utilize empirically-supported testing and clinical interviewing techniques to provide thorough psychological assessments and differential diagnoses. My treatment approach is grounded in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. I use evidence-based mindfulness exercises, cognitive-behavior therapy, and biofeedback training to help clients gain increasing awareness of their vulnerabilities and strengths. Clients change by learning to monitor and redirect dysfunctional thoughts before they manifest into undesirable behavior.
You're functioning. From the outside, things look mostly okay. But inside, you're tired in a way that sleep doesn't touch — bracing for something that may have stopped happening years ago. Maybe you've done talk therapy before and felt like you intellectually understood your story without anything in your body actually changing. Maybe you've never tried therapy because you weren't sure what was happening to you “counted.” Either is welcome here. In practice, my therapy is slower and gentler than people expect. We're not re-living anything. We're teaching your nervous system, in small doses, that calm is also an option.
You're functioning. From the outside, things look mostly okay. But inside, you're tired in a way that sleep doesn't touch — bracing for something that may have stopped happening years ago. Maybe you've done talk therapy before and felt like you intellectually understood your story without anything in your body actually changing. Maybe you've never tried therapy because you weren't sure what was happening to you “counted.” Either is welcome here. In practice, my therapy is slower and gentler than people expect. We're not re-living anything. We're teaching your nervous system, in small doses, that calm is also an option.
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You've probably tried to figure it out on your own. You're self-aware, you know your patterns, maybe you've even been in therapy before. And still something feels stuck. Maybe it shows up as anxiety that won't quit, relationships that repeat the same dynamics, or a sense that you're going through the motions but not really feeling like yourself. I work with people who are ready to go beyond just talking about it and actually feel the shift. I meet you where you are, at your own pace, and we go from there.
You've probably tried to figure it out on your own. You're self-aware, you know your patterns, maybe you've even been in therapy before. And still something feels stuck. Maybe it shows up as anxiety that won't quit, relationships that repeat the same dynamics, or a sense that you're going through the motions but not really feeling like yourself. I work with people who are ready to go beyond just talking about it and actually feel the shift. I meet you where you are, at your own pace, and we go from there.
Everyone experiences anxiety, depression, and loss at sometime in their life. Often events and people happen in our lives that cause distress. No one deserves to be in pain and no one should have to endure when there is the possibility to reduce the pain. My goal is to help my clients find relief through self exploration and a desire to want to feel better. My job is to walk with my clients in their path to mindfulness. My goal is to provide a safe space for emotions to be expressed and validated without judgment. Together we will identify patterns and triggers, and create skills to reduce future emotional distress.
Everyone experiences anxiety, depression, and loss at sometime in their life. Often events and people happen in our lives that cause distress. No one deserves to be in pain and no one should have to endure when there is the possibility to reduce the pain. My goal is to help my clients find relief through self exploration and a desire to want to feel better. My job is to walk with my clients in their path to mindfulness. My goal is to provide a safe space for emotions to be expressed and validated without judgment. Together we will identify patterns and triggers, and create skills to reduce future emotional distress.
Along with my role as a statewide trainer and consultant with expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) for the University of WA Dept of Psychiatry, I support private clients with a wide range of issues, offer clinical supervision for mental health professionals, & offer consultation & trainings for co-occurring disorders and CBT & CBTp.
Thoughts, feelings and behaviors, which we often aren't even aware of, can keep us cycling in painful patterns of suffering, & may deepen those patterns over time. Through exploring our experience in a safe & compassionate space, we have the opportunity to see more clearly the patterns that aren't supporting our wellness or allowing us to live in line with what's truly valuable to us. We have an opportunity to learn tools that move us toward a more fulfilling existence, regardless of how difficult our life circumstances may feel to us.
Along with my role as a statewide trainer and consultant with expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) for the University of WA Dept of Psychiatry, I support private clients with a wide range of issues, offer clinical supervision for mental health professionals, & offer consultation & trainings for co-occurring disorders and CBT & CBTp.
Thoughts, feelings and behaviors, which we often aren't even aware of, can keep us cycling in painful patterns of suffering, & may deepen those patterns over time. Through exploring our experience in a safe & compassionate space, we have the opportunity to see more clearly the patterns that aren't supporting our wellness or allowing us to live in line with what's truly valuable to us. We have an opportunity to learn tools that move us toward a more fulfilling existence, regardless of how difficult our life circumstances may feel to us.
I have expertise in addressing schizophrenia, bipolar, psychosis, and major depressive disorder.
I have been in the behavioral health field for 35 years. I have experience as a counselor, case manager, supervisor in community mental health programs in Oregon, Missouri and Washington. I developed and taught a post-divorce and parenting program. I have spoken to thousands of individuals throughout my career via workshops and seminars on parenting, relationships, and crisis intervention. I have taught Mental Health First Aid courses in Washington and in Hawaii. I believe in the Japanese proverb “Fall seven times, Stand up eight” and strive to keep you standing through difficult situations.
I have expertise in addressing schizophrenia, bipolar, psychosis, and major depressive disorder.
I have been in the behavioral health field for 35 years. I have experience as a counselor, case manager, supervisor in community mental health programs in Oregon, Missouri and Washington. I developed and taught a post-divorce and parenting program. I have spoken to thousands of individuals throughout my career via workshops and seminars on parenting, relationships, and crisis intervention. I have taught Mental Health First Aid courses in Washington and in Hawaii. I believe in the Japanese proverb “Fall seven times, Stand up eight” and strive to keep you standing through difficult situations.
Navigating complex mental health conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to carry it alone.
My approach bridges advanced clinical expertise in schizophrenia spectrum and bipolar disorders with real-world, compassionate partnership. I translate complex psychiatric insights into practical, evidence-based strategies that individuals and families can actually use.
Navigating complex mental health conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to carry it alone.
My approach bridges advanced clinical expertise in schizophrenia spectrum and bipolar disorders with real-world, compassionate partnership. I translate complex psychiatric insights into practical, evidence-based strategies that individuals and families can actually use.
Anxiety, depression and other issues can take us off guard, blindsiding us by suddenly challenging our confidence, undermining our autonomy, and bringing to mind some of our most difficult experiences. It is common to assume these problems will go away on their own or if we just take a break. It is my experience that over time these problems reoccur in even more confusing and disorienting ways that might lead to crisis, leaving us feeling even more isolated and vulnerable. Sometimes the most difficult step is just asking for help, to place ourselves in a position of vulnerability.
Anxiety, depression and other issues can take us off guard, blindsiding us by suddenly challenging our confidence, undermining our autonomy, and bringing to mind some of our most difficult experiences. It is common to assume these problems will go away on their own or if we just take a break. It is my experience that over time these problems reoccur in even more confusing and disorienting ways that might lead to crisis, leaving us feeling even more isolated and vulnerable. Sometimes the most difficult step is just asking for help, to place ourselves in a position of vulnerability.
Clients who are vulnerable and dealing with previous trauma or acute mental health disorders and at the same time are motivated to improve their quality of life and learn to accept and live with their condition,
Clients who are vulnerable and dealing with previous trauma or acute mental health disorders and at the same time are motivated to improve their quality of life and learn to accept and live with their condition,
These experiences fall on the spectrum of what's often called psychosis, and I specialize in working with people navigating them.
My goal is to create a safe, collaborative space where your experiences are taken seriously and where we can work toward what matters most to you, whether that's rebuilding relationships, returning to work or school, or simply feeling more like yourself again. Recovery isn't just about managing symptoms. It's about reclaiming your life.
These experiences fall on the spectrum of what's often called psychosis, and I specialize in working with people navigating them.
My goal is to create a safe, collaborative space where your experiences are taken seriously and where we can work toward what matters most to you, whether that's rebuilding relationships, returning to work or school, or simply feeling more like yourself again. Recovery isn't just about managing symptoms. It's about reclaiming your life.
I have experience working with people experiencing psychosis, bipolar, personality disorders, trauma, attachment issues, and more.
We need help to feel secure in, trust, and make sense of our emotional experiences. When we don’t get the help we need, this often leads to patterns of feeling emotionally dead, chronically overstimulated, or, simply, feeling out of touch with oneself. Therapy is a kind of relationship in which we are able to recover our own sense of self by exploring those emotional experiences, large or small, that for whatever reason come to mind, stay with us, and make us pay attention to them.
I have experience working with people experiencing psychosis, bipolar, personality disorders, trauma, attachment issues, and more.
We need help to feel secure in, trust, and make sense of our emotional experiences. When we don’t get the help we need, this often leads to patterns of feeling emotionally dead, chronically overstimulated, or, simply, feeling out of touch with oneself. Therapy is a kind of relationship in which we are able to recover our own sense of self by exploring those emotional experiences, large or small, that for whatever reason come to mind, stay with us, and make us pay attention to them.
I work with those who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life they want to be living. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, relationship or family challenges, or difficulty coping with emotions or behaviors that no longer serve them. You want relief, clarity, and a sense of direction. At your core, they are seeking understanding, practical tools, and support to help them feel more grounded, confident, and aligned with their values. You want change because you are tired of surviving and are ready to begin moving toward a more meaningful, fulfilling life.
I work with those who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life they want to be living. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, relationship or family challenges, or difficulty coping with emotions or behaviors that no longer serve them. You want relief, clarity, and a sense of direction. At your core, they are seeking understanding, practical tools, and support to help them feel more grounded, confident, and aligned with their values. You want change because you are tired of surviving and are ready to begin moving toward a more meaningful, fulfilling life.
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Psychosis Therapists
What’s the most effective treatment for psychosis?
The most effective treatment for psychosis is coordinated specialty care. In this model, a team of professionals works with a patient to address all aspects of the underlying disorder. This approach incorporates individual or group therapy, employment and education support, family support and education, medication management (which often involves low doses of antipsychotics), and case management to facilitate problem-solving as needed.
When should people seek treatment for psychosis?
People should seek immediate treatment at the earliest indication of psychosis. Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized or blocked speech, and agitated body movements. Early signs that a person may be developing a disorder that will lead to psychosis include suspiciousness of others, memory problems and distractibility, an inability to think clearly, rapid or nonsensical speech, withdrawal from friends or family, aggression toward others, and sensitivity to bright lights or noises.
What if psychosis is left untreated?
Without treatment, psychosis can have significant repercussions, including injuries, job loss, homelessness, financial or legal trouble, ruptured relationships, and suffering for the person and their family. While early treatment for psychosis often yields the best results, there is no point past which it becomes useless to seek treatment. At any point, treatment can make a difference.
How do I get someone else to seek treatment for psychosis?
It’s extremely difficult to watch a loved one suffer from hallucinations, delusions, and other elements of psychosis—sometimes exacerbated by their fears of treatment. Have a conversation with them in a quiet space and maintain a calm, supportive tone. Share your concerns about behaviors you’ve observed, suggest treatment, and explain the potential benefits. Listen carefully to their responses. The person may not be ready after one conversation, but with time, they may come around.