Anxiety Therapists in Friday Harbor, WA

What I want you to know is that you are not alone in this world; there is hope that you can get through this challenging time in your life. When feeling overwhelmed it is difficult to know where to start when making a change. By integrating social work theories into practice, I recognize that all aspects of a person’s life can impact their wellbeing. Whether it's depression, anxiety, life transitions, or traumatic events I take an approach that helps to understand how the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of ones’ life interact together to create the individual and together we find the best way to reach your goals.

As humans we are beautifully flawed. We all go through periods of instability, overwhelm, anxiety, depression, shame, and excessive stress, colored by our own unique life experiences. Sometimes we can manage on our own, and sometimes we need help. Perhaps you are feeling a sense of disconnect that is difficult to describe. Do you desire a sense of connection, healing, and empowerment? I am here to listen deeply, offer you some new tools, and introduce fresh perspectives.

If you need support to change a troubled relationship, a job or living situation, I can help you. If you have dreams or plans that you want help bringing about I can help with motivation and structure. People who can take action to seek help for difficulties feel better about themselves and move in the direction of greater happiness. I like to employ wisdom from many sources; Research based positive psychology, cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices that restore emotional balance. I always seek to help you mobilize your own wisdom, sense of humor and courage.

Mental health challenges can cause us to feel like we are waging a daily, silent war with ourselves. Physical tension and racing thoughts may seem to consume the entirety of your being and yet, deep down, a part of you has a sense that this is not really you. I know it is not you, too. I believe so deeply in your resilience, innate well-being, and ability to thrive beyond your current experience of anxiety and tension. I help individuals experiencing OCD, eating disorders, generalized anxiety, and patterns of addiction to live a life beyond symptom management.

Many individuals seek counseling with me because they have had painful or traumatic experiences that interfere with their ability to live a satisfying life, one filled with meaningful relationships, the ability to experience joy, and the ability to manage life problems skillfully. They often feel stuck and, although they've tried hard, they continue to experience problems in relationships and often suffer from anxiety, depression and the effects of trauma. They want to move forward in their lives with hope, confidence and a sense of purpose.

My approach is person-centered, relationally-based, and narrative. I work with a wide variety of clientele, but some of my strengths include working with children and families, working with men, and integrating culture and spirituality, especially Christian spirituality, into the treatment plan, if desired.

I am licensed in Washington with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Are you stressed, burned out, exhausted, anxious, riddled with negative self-talk, feel like somedays you’re not good enough and living by your “shoulds?” I am a nurse, professional certified coach, certified ADHD coach and certified mental fitness coach. If you are a nurse, physician, frontline worker, individual or leader, I collaboratively partner with you to build your mental fitness, find renewed energy and increase your resilience and wellbeing. With my ADHD coach training, I work with anyone who has been diagnosed with ADHD, or think they may have it, who struggle with staying focused, organized, and are overwhelmed.

Struggles lead to new growth. I welcome you to my private practice where I provide women with wise, kind, non judgmental counsel. Although life may fall apart, our identity may seem lost, or we spiral into self hatred because of things we are afraid to talk about, this is an opportunity for healing and evolution. Liberate yourself and discover self love, purpose, strength and wholeness here. I invite you to bring your feelings of guilt, shame, fear and self loathing and know that it is safe. I approach the messiness of being human with non judgement, authenticity, and sometimes a good dose of humor as needed.

I am a licensed clinical social worker, consultant and educator with almost 30 years in private practice. Because the therapeutic relationship provides the primary component for healing, I seek to develop with my clients a safe relational space in which to explore the issues that bring them to therapy. The relationship serves not only as the backdrop, but also the vehicle for understanding one's internal world and learning new ways of thinking relating with others. Much of what troubles us stems not only from current external circumstances, but more importantly, from how we have learned to think about and cope with our experiences.

Hello, I’m so glad you found your way here. My name is Michell and I am a neurodivergent therapist that understands the struggles of living in a world that has ​neuronormative expectations. I specialize in working with neurodivergent adults, those in the LGBTQIA community, people in kink and BDSM communities and those in poly relationships. I am a trauma-informed therapist and I enjoy using EMDR, parts work and somatic body-focused therapies in our work together to help you find healing and empowerment. I do telehealth only and I am not networked with any insurance but I can offer you a superbill to give to your insurance.

Michael Pretz grew up in Friday Harbor, WA playing Wolverine Football and Wrestling. He worked for the state of Alaska for 7 years working in Anchorage. In therapy, Michael's goal is to help and support people through an individualized growth and healing process. Michael is a client-centered therapist with an existential philosophy. Michael believes an empathetic, judgement free space is essential to any therapeutic process. Michael is an evidence-based clinician and diagnostician that is healing-focused.

I never take lightly just how brave it is for a new client to reach out and ask for support. Therefore, it’s up to me as your therapist to do my very best to create a safe environment where you feel seen and heard; where you feel the confidence and freedom to explore your tender & hurt places and your strengths and gifts, too!

At times in our lives we may find that the pain of events is seemingly more than one can handle, and life questions are too great. During these passages, healing and stress reduction can be aided through a therapeutic alliance with a mental health counselor. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I listen to, and witness your story. I provide a safe and confidential environment to explore those issues which most challenge you. It is an honor for me to provide counseling services for those seeking healing and an increase in the quality of their lives. Currently, I work with adults via teletherapy only.

Welcome. With over 25 years experience as a Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide therapy in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere. In addition to my Washington office, I offer teletherapy in the states of Washington, Colorado, Idaho and Utah. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients' individual needs. We work together to reach your personal growth goals. I provide therapy for relationship issues such as loss of closeness, affair recovery, remarriage adjustment, and decision to divorce. Treatment options include weekly therapy, marital issue coaching, and 2-3 day intensive retreats.

I see adult clients who are interested in short term and long term therapy. Clients come to work on many concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, manic depression, and relationship troubles at home and at work. Most clients arrive seeking insights about themselves and their reactions to others, and they are interested in exploring new thought and behavioral patterns. I am able to help them explore both their conscious and unconscious patterns through reflection, conversation, psychological testing, dream work and sand play.

I am here to provide support for young people and their families through behavioral and/or emotional health concerns, transitions, difficult family dynamics, trauma, developmental milestones, school related challenges, social experiences, or something more general. I provide a trauma informed, psycho-education based, client/family centered, strength-based space that is more than typical talk therapy. Working as a bridge between children, teens, and their families our collaboration will focus on exploring behaviors, dynamics, and individual trauma responses in order to increase insight, communication skills, and familial strength.