Therapists in Camas, WA

Many times in life we find ourselves stuck in a phase of this is just how it is right now. Frequently during those phases, the only thing we can do is hang on, keep our heads above water, and wait for life to settle. Once the how it is phase comes to an end, there is commonly a new version of our life that emerges, and there is work to be done. Work that we may have never done before, challenges that seem so great that we have no idea where to begin. Luckily, you do not have to do this alone.

Life presents all sorts of challenges, one is solved and a new one arises. We are often told to ‘pivot’ by others due to demands of others and uncontrollable changes. Maybe, even feelings of being "stuck". All this can lead to insurmountable distress and feelings of it being unmanageable. You can heal, recover, and succeed in positive growth! My experience in counseling is diverse and vast. I've worked in the helping profession over 20 years (minus a few years to parent). Currently, I work part-time with a community based program. There appears to be a great demand for mental health providers and I enjoy being able to help others.

Loss, grief, life transitions - these are part of everyone's life. We need support, and we need to feel safe in order to explore our emotional, somatic, cognitive, and spiritual responses to change. I use the Enneagram if clients are open, and sand play is a rich resource. We may explore mindful awareness, images and dreams, traumatic memories, body sensations, and different parts of our personality: the inner critic, the scared child, the seeker. Presence, listening, exploring questions: these may all play a role. The process of healing opens the way to more peace of mind, deeper self-awareness, and a renewed sense of meaning.

Accepting Regence BCBS Insurance. Experience with Teens, Young Adults, Bipolar, Schizophrenia Spectrum and those who struggle with addiction. I work with couples who have a partner struggling with addiction. I can work with you to improve your quality of life by providing insight into the identification and management of emotional triggers resulting in negative behaviors; as well as the redirection of unhealthy coping mechanisms such as substance use, anger, and isolation into healthy coping strategies based on your personal strengths, interests and goals.

Not currently accepting new clients. My goal is to support women and couples who are navigating major life transitions, anxiety, perinatal mental health, and breaking unhealthy generational cycles. In our work together, my hope is to restore a sense of peace, build inner resilience, and establish a sense of hope through meaningful relationship and support. We will explore early attachments, core beliefs, themes, and their impact on current life challenges. We will also work to identify harmful thinking patterns that cause anxiety and stress to give you tools to think more clearly and experience more peace in your everyday life.

At Bluebird Counseling, I enjoy working with individuals, families, youth and couples. 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.

I’m a licensed counselor in Washington state with 16 years of experience helping people with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, family issues, relationship problems and general life challenges. My therapy style is warm, accepting and respectful. I honor each client’s right and ability to make their own choices and decisions, and see my role as a helper and guide.

I am telehealth only at this time. I specialize working with adults, teens, and children (6 + ) and their families. Together we can work on relationships, behavior challenges, depression, stress and anxiety problems, self worth, and trauma. I have a great interactive internet based/HIPPA safe video platform to use with children. Play in therapy allows children to communicate and learn to solve problems and change their negative behaviors. I work with adults to assist in processing unexpected life situations. Theories used in treatment: Developmental Psychotherapy, Psychoeducation, Attachment, Person-Centered,

Accepting new clients. On-line scheduling. Licensed in WA, MN, SD, and IA. Life's most challenging moments can ask you to step out of your comfort zone which can feel uncomfortable, unsettling, or even scary. As a result, you can experience anxiety, depression, and anger to such levels that you start to struggle in other aspects of your life. Learning to navigate these challenges, with compassion and acceptance, can help you evolve and thrive wherever life leads you. Despite incredibly difficult situations, you can uncover your resilience and build your authentic life, while establishing stability and support.

Seeking out a therapist can be a difficult, yet courageous first step to bettering your life. I believe everyone has a unique and powerful story to tell and I am here to listen. Together, we will be able to identify your concerns with your current situation, explore patterns that aren't working, and develop skills to make life more manageable, peaceful, and enjoyable. We will start where you are and focus where you want to focus, all at your pace.

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.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with several years of experience treating a wide range of presenting concerns within adults, teens, families, and couples. Some of these presenting concerns include depression, anxiety, 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.

Sometimes the areas that need the most care inside each of us remain unknown or clouded. As a result your sense of belonging, purpose, and connection in your life and relationships may feel far away and you may find yourself looking externally to feel alive or a sense of belonging, purpose, or value. You may feel anxious, panicked, angry, burned out, resentful, lonely, or even hopeless. If you have been unsuccessfully trying to carry these parts of yourself alone or perhaps trying to hide them through working harder, achieving more, or trying to be better, we may connect well together in therapy.

Life is about how we experience the world around us. The current landscape of the world has led to increased stress and isolation. I can offer support and teach skills to help navigate current struggles. These skills will help create a toolbox that can be used throughout the changes and challenges life brings. I believe we are most successful when we have self-awareness, that prior experiences have a great impact on how we view ourselves and how we function in our lives. I can help integrate difficult life experiences into current reality so you can achieve a more fulfilled and meaningful life.

One of the bravest things you can do is to begin to understand your own story. Within this framework, I support teenagers and young adults who are struggling with relational issues, life transitions, and general daily stressors. A few of my main areas of work include anxiety, depression, grief, and coping skills. My goal is to help individuals juggle the balance of work, school, and extracurricular activities while seeking out becoming a healthier version of themselves.

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.

New in-person afternoon and evening appointments available! It is my goal to make counseling a welcoming and comfortable space where deep thoughts, feelings, and experienced are easily shared. I would love to walk with you as you navigate scary things in life or when it’s difficult to fit in because of how you cope with the world. Nothing brings me more joy that when my clients make connections and have breakthroughs, but until then, I expect you to take enough time to feel safe enough to share.