Therapists in Island County, WA

As a life-long learner, occasional artist, career educator and mental health therapist, I believe that becoming a "whole" self is the ultimate creative activity! I believe Mental Health is about healing, developing resilience and finding balance, by allowing the self to grow and change in response to life experience. There are many pathways to healing and developing healthy balance, and I would be honored to support you in finding yours. Using games, art, journaling and a variety of activities, I can provide support that is positive, growth oriented and focused on your personal strengths.

Are you sick and tired of feeling bad? Call me! For over 20 years, Internal Family Systems has been my primary modality. I had the very good fortune of being able to train with its founder: Dr Richard Schwartz. My clients and I continue to be amazed at how effective IFS is for healing old trauma and staying clear, calm, centered and curious in the face of new experiences that life brings. Or at least knowing how to get back to that state quickly. How great is that? And, like every psychotherapist I know, I also have a toolbox of things that can help you along the way.

*Accepting new clients*- It can be lonely and overwhelming to find ourselves in emotional struggle. The therapeutic relationship is unique and one that I deeply trust. It's instrumental to have a companion and guide as we traverse these unchartered inner landscapes. The pain we feel invites us on a transformative journey from obscurity to clarity. It's so tempting to contract when we are challenged, but it's critical to soften and trust into the process. This movement through our pain rearranges us into an expanded version of ourselves. I bring the qualities of warmth, openness, and curiosity to this transformative work together.

I am a clinical psychologist with a master's degree in cultural anthropology. I have recently completed a mindfulness meditation teacher certification program. I focus on the intersection of interpersonal and cultural dynamics in the present moment.

I am excited to bring my practice to Whidbey Island and to join the team at Water’s Edge in beautiful Langley. I have been in the field of mental health for over 35 years in various capacities, including a full time therapist in private practice at Ballard Counseling Group. The primary focus of my work is to help individual clients with the treatment of anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and loss issues, family dynamics, communication and boundary skills. My primary mode of therapy is a cognitive behavioral approach with heavy reliance on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Welcome! Are you seeking help with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, addiction, or struggling with difficult relationships at home, at work, or with family members? Are you striving to reach your full achievement potential as a student or career professional? Have you recently assumed caregiving responsibilities? Do you have a family member or friend who struggles with addiction or mental health difficulties and you desire guidance? No matter what your purpose or dilemma, I'm so glad you're here.

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.

I am currently accepting new clients! My areas of focus are those stuck in family attachment puzzles, trauma/stress response support and ADHD difficulties. If you have self-diagnosed or officially diagnosed, chances are you're trying to adapt by masking in a world that isn’t designed for you. You feel that you were born with a “race car brain with bicycle breaks,” with unpredictable motivation & energy. You feel overwhelmed by the smallest tasks & tormented by deep restlessness. Whether this is ADHD, trauma or attachment difficulties, I want to help!

What word would you use to describe what you are struggling with most right now? Anxiety, Stress, and feeling Overwhelmed are the most common answers I get from people who come to see me for help. We start there, and then we move on to how that feeling presents itself in your body and in your mind. I work with both at the same time: with bodywork I can sense and release physical and energetic restrictions that interfere with your body’s natural ability to heal itself, and with therapeutic dialoguing I can help discover and transform dysfunctional thought patterns that are wreaking havoc on your health.

Those who share the best results after working with me want to stop internalizing opinions, without creating villains, and step into who they are. They may prefer a flexible learning environment where tense conversations have room and confidentiality. I frequently work with health care providers, volunteers, advocates, social workers, and parents who give time to the helping field while navigating their own traumatic experiences. They are comfortable with a candid, quirky, and attuned approach from a survivor who is neurodivergent, and specializes in post-traumatic growth. They are willing to be vulnerable and challenge themselves.

As a "seasoned" mental health professional, I can provide a wide variety of counseling services to a diversity of clients. I have found that providing a safe place for individuals and for couples to explore their "true selves" is fundamental. I work with clients to form relationships that become the vehicle to better navigate a complicated world. I believe our earliest relationships often funnel our curiosity and other potentials into a lane that is too narrow and limits our ability to see options.

I have been practicing in WA since 2006 and before that Hawaii. I work with women only and phase of life issues. I have been trained in cognitive and dialectical therapy, have worked with addictions although no certified in the State. I welcome new Women clients on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 8 to 3

My passion is to help people live their life more fully. I start with a person's strengths and help a person develop tools to manage their emotions, traumas and/or mental illness. I offer telehealth, virtual therapy sessions. My work integrates many different therapeutic styles and techniques depending on what fits best with the client and their situation. Some of these include Trauma-Focused CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, Family Therapy, EMDR and EFT Tapping. I run DBT groups to teach people skills with mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness skills and distress tolerance skills.

Currently accepting 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.

My clients are multi-dimensional people - with physical, psychological and spiritual needs - who are doing the best they can to have a gratifying and meaningful life. My role as a therapist is to assist each person to expand their awareness of self and interactions with others, and to identify and change unsatisfying patterns and behaviors. Partners: When couples first start counseling, they often have a lot of anger, hurt, and sadness. Couples therapy is designed to find solutions to problems, express and let go of resentments, rebuild trust through good communication, and learn to live with different points of view.

Now Accepting New Clients - For December 2023 Appointments. 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.

I work with adults and couples who want to better understand themselves as they work through challenges. I gather information and help generate ideas that support individuation and healthy relationships. I support clients as they find strength in a challenging world, adjust to life transitions, and manage difficulties such as families, illness, grief, depression, and anxiety. Using EMDR therapy I can assist clients in processing and healing from personal trauma(s). I see therapy as an active and collaborative process. I am here to listen and to help you navigate a desired change.

Hello. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been helping people professionally for 35 years. I maintain a small, tele-health practice assisting clients with difficulties related to stress, relationships, substance use, and communication. I work from a Cognitive-Behavioral framework which is informed by training in family systems, acceptance, and communication strategies. I seek to honor and support each person's autonomy and challenges in navigating life's difficulties.

You’re here because you’re looking for help for you and your partner or for yourself. Perhaps you are struggling with trust and communication issues and find yourselves getting routinely stuck when trying to talk about difficult topics such as working through the aftermath of an affair, parenting, finances or sexual issues. If so, I can help you rebuild trust and reestablish the foundations of respect and friendship in your relationship. I have extensive training and experience in helping couples and individuals not only deal with these difficulties but to also promote longer-term positive effects such as healing and personal growth