First Choice Health | FCH Therapists in Edmonds, WA

Welcome! I'm passionate about helping you find relief from trauma. A trauma history may mean you have PTSD or C-PTSD; but, it can also show up as depression, anxiety, avoidance, dissociation, struggles with attachment and trust, emotional difficulties, chronic shame, and more. I believe in collaborating with you to provide trusted and knowledgeable care that will help to give you a sense of direction in your trauma recovery with your unique experiences and goals.

Are you struggling to find balance in your life and want support and guidance? Would you like to express thoughts and emotions to a non-biased supporter and advocate? I provide warmth, empathy, compassion and heart-centered focus. I have 14 years of clinical experience, and recently worked in New Zealand learning skills in family counseling, parenting groups and on a Child and Adolescent Mental Health crisis team. I enjoy seeing clients experiencing transitions and changes such as loss, retirement, marriage, pregnancy, graduation, career, moving, empty nest, trauma, health, finances, religious/spiritual beliefs and relationships.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 22 years experience working in partnership with adults, and couples. I have extensive experience working with grief & loss, trauma/PTSD, complicated grief, traumatic loss (homicide, suicide, accident), bereaved parents, childhood abuse, women's sexual/domestic abuse issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions and workplace stress injury. Further information is available at randieclark.com.

My passion is in working with children, adolescents and families on issues including emotional challenges, trauma, life transitions, parenting concerns and mood disorders. I also provide therapeutic support to adults experiencing a wide range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and trauma. I see my role as a therapist to guide clients to grow through creating an atmosphere of empathy and attentiveness in a safe and confidential environment. I utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques to meet clients where they are, including motivational interviewing, collaborative problem solving, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness therapy.

For 20+ years I have been providing individual psychotherapy. You might be thinking about therapy because you have a sense that something is wrong or something hurts. Sometimes all you know is you have not felt happy for a long time. Perhaps you are experiencing confusion about a relationship or are having anxiety or depression. You have Bipolar Disorder or ADHD and want help beyond medications. Perhaps you are going through a transition such as divorce. You may find yourself up against the "same old problems" at work or home. You may be trying to manage trauma. I can help.

Currently not taking new clients. I enjoy people and getting to know their stories. Many clients come into my office wanting to be seen, known, and helped for the issues they come into therapy with. With a willing desire to change, our therapy can serve as a space of healing and growth both internally and interpersonally with others. Within that pursuit, I believe it is my job to facilitating the process through compassion, wisdom, and consistent care.

I have a specialty in the area of special needs of children and adolescents. This includes the identification and treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder, learning problems, anxiety and depression in children and adolescence. I have worked with over 10,000 children in my career, and have an extensive background in behavior problems, parent-child relationships, and family violence issues, including child sexual abuse. My personal Christian beliefs and values influence my perspective. At the same time, the beliefs and values of my clients are treated with respect. The therapeutic process should be characterized by openness and a collaborative attitude on both of our parts.

I help people affected by anxiety and depression related to the difficulties of life, people who are having difficulties overcoming traumatic life experiences, or people of all ages who need some assistance finding direction as they move to the next phase of life. I can help you discover and remove blocks that are keeping you from achieving the most in life. I bring the knowledge and wisdom gained in over twenty years of experience working with children, youth, adults, and families to my current practice at Snohomish Psychology Associates.