Therapists in Kelso, WA

I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker and I specialize in helping people deal with depression, anxiety and addiction as well as coping when diagnosed with life-altering medical diagnoses such as cancer. During this uncertain time many people are experiencing increased stress and anxiety and seeking a supportive connection online is proving highly effective. I am skilled in the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) including Trauma Focused CBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). Please call me to discuss your individual needs.

Hello thank you for taking the time to read my little blurb. I have a double Masters in Counseling and Business and am currently pursuing my Doctorate. My practice focuses on offering services for individuals and couples. I have extensive experience with learning to manage anxiety, depression and managing ADHD. Many people experience barriers to a healthy lifestyle such as anxiety, issues related to their sexuality, and trauma. It is my joy to be a therapist and as such I feel that my role is to offer support and enable your own inner therapist.

Bringing hope through creative endeavors is my passion. Empowering others to discover their own passion through creativity is my practice. My approach is person centered, humanistic, solution focused with inclusion of the mind, body and spirit. I believe expression through the arts lightens our soul, promotes wellness and strengthens our ability to manage emotional stressors while improving relationships. Explore how expressive art activities can provide insight into long held beliefs and allow personal growth in mindset and health. Express creatively, authenticity without judgement or expectations.

"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans". With over 18 years in the field, I am an experienced clinician. Challenges in your relationship as a couple, dealing with an explosive child or teenager, depression, anxiety, trauma, and struggling to have a healthier, happier relationship as a couple, family or individual? Here's where you can take your first step. There is hope and things can change. I am a down-to-earth therapist with a warm and caring nature. I provide an empathetic and safe place where you can be yourself without fear of judgment.

Feeling unloved and misunderstood in our relationships with parents and/or our partners can be living hell. Pain, resentment, and anger burrow deep as repair seems hopeless. Any added stress, anxiety, or depression is overwhelming. Those of you with Borderline Personality Disorder are struggling with these symptoms simultaneously and it's unbearable. In family, individual, or marriage counseling I can help you heal, connect, and once again find hope. I'm talking to you, the struggling wife, mother, daughter, or son- join me and let’s begin.

I help individuals and couples overcome the emotional struggles and relational conflicts which are causing them distress. If you are feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, angry, or misunderstood, I will work with you to equip you with practical tools to practice emotional well-being.

I have a heart to help equip women and teen girls who are hurting to live a life of growth, acceptance and, ultimately, healing. My passion is to help you identify destructive behaviors and grow in self-awareness, learn healthy ways of processing and communicating, establish healthy boundaries in your personal life and in relationships, grow in self-worth, and create stability in your life.

Here you will find a safe place, to examine who you are and explore the challenges life brings us in a respectful environment. Therapy should be, an interesting and fascinating process of finding peace, looking at your hopes and dreams, and clarifying, for yourself, who you want to be, then developing steps to make that happen. Sometimes it is a crisis that brings one to therapy and sometimes it is a persistent question: whatever the reason you are looking into counseling, you will find respect and support here. We will strive to develop a balanced, constructive self-perspective.

In my work, I use an integrative and personalized approach with every client system that comes into my office. I believe that each of us possess within us strengths and abilities that can lead us to self-improvement. I work with you to determine what those strengths and abilities are, as well as how they can apply in your current circumstances for the best possible outcomes.

I am a dual credentialed mental health and substance abuse counselor with experience helping adolescents and young adults work through challenging times including addiction, depression, trauma, and anxiety. Everyone has needs including being heard and noticed, communicating, connecting, and expressing emotions. Sometimes people develop patterns to meet these needs that include putting their health, relationships, and responsibilities at risk. I want to help you recognize your needs, identify and process the barriers, and develop new patterns to get your needs met in the way that is the most effective for you and those around you.

I am so glad you are here. Beginning therapy is a brave decision, and no matter what you are going through, my priority is to create a space for you to feel supported, accepted, and safe. I want to meet people where they are and help them address hurts, achieve balance and learn new skills to help navigate struggles.

Hello and welcome! You have made a very brave choice to invest in yourself by coming to therapy. Whatever it is you hope to receive from our time together, my mission is to provide a safe, caring, challenging environment in which you can grow, come to know yourself more deeply and find ways to cope and heal. I became a therapist because I enjoy walking alongside people as they grow and discover the tools of change within themselves. I find that change comes best within relationship and feeling safe, validated and heard. Thrive Therapy LLC is designed with each person in mind. Therapy is uniquelly tailored to you as an individual.

I am out of the country and unavailable 3/13-3/30/23. Please feel free to leave me a message and I will get back to you ASAP. Anxiety and depression have become epidemic in today's society, only made worse by the Covid-19 pandemic. In a world of constant motion, various forces competing for your time and energy, and ever-increasing professional demands, it is no wonder we end up ill. But you don't have to succumb to a state of illness! I offer medication management and lifestyle coaching. Diagnoses I treat include depression, anxiety, and panic disorder. I can offer medication management for PTSD, OCD and ADHD (case by case).

As a passionate and dedicated Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - Associate (LICSWA), I am committed to positively impacting the lives of individuals and families needing support and guidance. I bring a strong foundation in social work, a deep commitment to ethical practice, and a genuine desire to facilitate growth and healing. I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) degree at Arizona State University, where I developed a comprehensive understanding of social work principles, ethics, and evidence-based practices.

Specializing in ADHD and Autism assessment, especially being able to recognize ASD and ADHD in adults, Dr. Anson Service and his team are expert in the area of Autism and ADHD with short wait times. With over 13 years of experience working professionally with neurodivergent individuals, he and his team are committed to treating clients with unconditional positive regard, and respect to get to the source of the issues quickly. No judgement. No "know-it-all-ism". No weirdness. Our assessments are designed to be brief and thorough, without anxiety or fear. We get it.

“The fundamental principle in care of the soul is that the soul needs tending. If we do not tend to things in their suffering, and decay, we risk living the life of the walking dead.” ~Thomas Moore. As I acquire experience as a therapist, it has become apparent that the therapeutic relationship between the counselor and the client is crucial to the success of the client. Counseling is based on trust and the professional connection, and through that connection, the counseling session becomes a co-creation that can unlock the client’s barriers to a fulfilling life.