Parenting Therapists in Kelso, WA
I believe that life is made up of moments that are both big and small, and therapy is a safe place to process the thoughts and emotions that go with those moments. I enjoy creating a space where people feel that they are able to share the stories of their unique lives without judgement and receive compassion in return. Open communication builds a strong therapeutic relationship, and my personal style is direct yet supportive. I draw upon various treatment modalities to create an individualized approach to sessions.
I believe that life is made up of moments that are both big and small, and therapy is a safe place to process the thoughts and emotions that go with those moments. I enjoy creating a space where people feel that they are able to share the stories of their unique lives without judgement and receive compassion in return. Open communication builds a strong therapeutic relationship, and my personal style is direct yet supportive. I draw upon various treatment modalities to create an individualized approach to sessions.
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.
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.
I help individuals and couples overcome their emotional struggles and relational conflicts which are causing them distress. If you are feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, frustrated, or misunderstood, I will equip you with practical tools to navigate your emotional and relational wellbeing, as well as help you discover meaningful insights about your lived experiences
I help individuals and couples overcome their emotional struggles and relational conflicts which are causing them distress. If you are feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, frustrated, or misunderstood, I will equip you with practical tools to navigate your emotional and relational wellbeing, as well as help you discover meaningful insights about your lived experiences
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.
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.
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 a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP), and Washington State Certified Gambling Counselor-I (CGC-I) dedicated to helping individuals, children, and families overcome life's challenges. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use, and behavioral concerns. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and strengths-based, creating a safe space where clients feel heard and empowered. I am passionate about helping people heal, build resilience, strengthen relationships, and develop the tools needed to create meaningful and lasting change.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP), and Washington State Certified Gambling Counselor-I (CGC-I) dedicated to helping individuals, children, and families overcome life's challenges. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use, and behavioral concerns. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and strengths-based, creating a safe space where clients feel heard and empowered. I am passionate about helping people heal, build resilience, strengthen relationships, and develop the tools needed to create meaningful and lasting change.
Magen K
Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC, CMHS, TCT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I am a licensed mental health therapist for Washington and Oregon State and am a Board Certified transgender care therapist. I have completed clinical supervision training and can provide clinical supervision for associate level therapists. In my therapy practice, I focus on supporting an individual where they are at in life, letting them identify their needs and where they want to start in therapy. I am person centered and value my clients involvement in their therapy. I value collaboration with my clients.
I am a licensed mental health therapist for Washington and Oregon State and am a Board Certified transgender care therapist. I have completed clinical supervision training and can provide clinical supervision for associate level therapists. In my therapy practice, I focus on supporting an individual where they are at in life, letting them identify their needs and where they want to start in therapy. I am person centered and value my clients involvement in their therapy. I value collaboration with my clients.
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As both an entrepreneur and clinician, I maintain a caseload of in-person and telehealth clients while training clinicians and managing a multi-state mental health practice. I’ve worked with diverse clients and challenges, with a current focus on women navigating transitions, anxiety, depression, perinatal/postpartum issues, and OCD; children and teens facing emotional, social, or developmental stress; and families—including LDS couples—seeking support. My background includes medical family therapy and collaborative pediatric diagnostics.
As both an entrepreneur and clinician, I maintain a caseload of in-person and telehealth clients while training clinicians and managing a multi-state mental health practice. I’ve worked with diverse clients and challenges, with a current focus on women navigating transitions, anxiety, depression, perinatal/postpartum issues, and OCD; children and teens facing emotional, social, or developmental stress; and families—including LDS couples—seeking support. My background includes medical family therapy and collaborative pediatric diagnostics.
Times of overwhelm and discomfort often draw our attention to our fears and anxieties, but they also illuminate the things that are most important to us. Whether you’re wanting to learn more about yourself; worrying about your child’s well-being; suffering the loss of a loved one; processing abuse or trauma; experiencing a major life transition; feeling unsatisfied in your relationships; or are just wanting more out of life, therapy may be a great place to start. My work with individuals and families focuses on supporting your journey toward wellness, balance, and intentionality.
Times of overwhelm and discomfort often draw our attention to our fears and anxieties, but they also illuminate the things that are most important to us. Whether you’re wanting to learn more about yourself; worrying about your child’s well-being; suffering the loss of a loved one; processing abuse or trauma; experiencing a major life transition; feeling unsatisfied in your relationships; or are just wanting more out of life, therapy may be a great place to start. My work with individuals and families focuses on supporting your journey toward wellness, balance, and intentionality.
Catherine Haley Epstein
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MA, NBCC
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I help equip parents with practical tools to better support their child’s emotional growth and resilience at home.
Welcome!
As a licensed therapist, I have the privilege of working with individuals across the lifespan, from children to adults. My approach is grounded in the belief that every person is unique, with their own strengths, experiences, and challenges. I use a holistic approach in my practice, understanding that the mind and body are deeply interconnected. I believe true healing comes when we look at the whole person and work to create balance and well-being in all areas of life. As a therapist with lived experience of ADHD, I have a distinct lens in understanding how ADHD affects our relationships and how we experience the world.
I help equip parents with practical tools to better support their child’s emotional growth and resilience at home.
Welcome!
As a licensed therapist, I have the privilege of working with individuals across the lifespan, from children to adults. My approach is grounded in the belief that every person is unique, with their own strengths, experiences, and challenges. I use a holistic approach in my practice, understanding that the mind and body are deeply interconnected. I believe true healing comes when we look at the whole person and work to create balance and well-being in all areas of life. As a therapist with lived experience of ADHD, I have a distinct lens in understanding how ADHD affects our relationships and how we experience the world.
I am an experienced therapist with over 30 years' experience in the fields of mental health; including child welfare, foster care, corrections, court system, chemical dependency and mental health case work. My goal is to help you become your best self, one step at a time. My specialties included: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing-EMDR (2017), Trauma Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Neuro Linguistic Programming-NLP (2019) techniques to assist individuals with desired change. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy, court ordered supervised visitation and reunification counseling.
I am an experienced therapist with over 30 years' experience in the fields of mental health; including child welfare, foster care, corrections, court system, chemical dependency and mental health case work. My goal is to help you become your best self, one step at a time. My specialties included: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing-EMDR (2017), Trauma Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Neuro Linguistic Programming-NLP (2019) techniques to assist individuals with desired change. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy, court ordered supervised visitation and reunification counseling.
I enjoy working with university students and men struggling with balancing being dads and partners. I enjoy helping anyone willing to take a few moments to try an experiment with their thoughts and behavior, or try something new. I am passionate about helping people who worry about the future. I like helping people who want to make a change in their lives.
If you want to feel better about anxiety, depression, or any other mental health issue, I will work with you to start a journey designed for you, to help identify how you can have the life you find to be worth living.
I enjoy working with university students and men struggling with balancing being dads and partners. I enjoy helping anyone willing to take a few moments to try an experiment with their thoughts and behavior, or try something new. I am passionate about helping people who worry about the future. I like helping people who want to make a change in their lives.
If you want to feel better about anxiety, depression, or any other mental health issue, I will work with you to start a journey designed for you, to help identify how you can have the life you find to be worth living.
Finding a therapist online can feel overwhelming, can't it? As you read through profiles and websites, it can be hard to cut through all the info to know who will really be the right fit. I’m glad you’re here. I’m Gretchen, a clinical social work associate and EMDR-trained therapist, and I work with kids (ages 5+), teens, and adults in person in Vancouver, WA, as well as adults statewide via telehealth. If you’re dealing with trauma, grief, or stress, you don’t have to have everything figured out before starting. My goal is to meet you where you are and create a space that feels safe, supportive, and real.
Finding a therapist online can feel overwhelming, can't it? As you read through profiles and websites, it can be hard to cut through all the info to know who will really be the right fit. I’m glad you’re here. I’m Gretchen, a clinical social work associate and EMDR-trained therapist, and I work with kids (ages 5+), teens, and adults in person in Vancouver, WA, as well as adults statewide via telehealth. If you’re dealing with trauma, grief, or stress, you don’t have to have everything figured out before starting. My goal is to meet you where you are and create a space that feels safe, supportive, and real.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Washington with 30 years professional work experience. I am ethically and personally committed to helping you meet your personal goals. Change is hard, but it is my belief that every person has the capacity for growth. I work to meet you where you are and create a safe space for hope and change to begin. If you need help identifying what you want to be different in your life, or if you know what you want but haven't figured out how to do it, I'd like to help. I view it as a privilege to help others along their path.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Washington with 30 years professional work experience. I am ethically and personally committed to helping you meet your personal goals. Change is hard, but it is my belief that every person has the capacity for growth. I work to meet you where you are and create a safe space for hope and change to begin. If you need help identifying what you want to be different in your life, or if you know what you want but haven't figured out how to do it, I'd like to help. I view it as a privilege to help others along their path.
If you are seeking relief from unwanted memories, dreams, or feelings of past stressful experiences. Or relief from feeling like something from you past is happening again. Or relief from feelings of fear, guilt, anger, or shame from past experiences. Or relief from feeling down, depressed or hopeless. Or relief from anxiety. I can help you find that relief.
If you are seeking relief from unwanted memories, dreams, or feelings of past stressful experiences. Or relief from feeling like something from you past is happening again. Or relief from feelings of fear, guilt, anger, or shame from past experiences. Or relief from feeling down, depressed or hopeless. Or relief from anxiety. I can help you find that relief.
Deciding to see a therapist is a significant step, and my goal is to ensure that this journey is worthwhile for you. My straightforward approach is designed to guide you toward self-empowerment, acceptance, and building of meaningful relationships. Together, we will experience laughter and tears, but rest assured, you will not walk this path of self-discovery alone. I aim to equip you with the necessary skills, reduce anxious thoughts, build self esteem, foster connection and navigate life’s challenges.
Deciding to see a therapist is a significant step, and my goal is to ensure that this journey is worthwhile for you. My straightforward approach is designed to guide you toward self-empowerment, acceptance, and building of meaningful relationships. Together, we will experience laughter and tears, but rest assured, you will not walk this path of self-discovery alone. I aim to equip you with the necessary skills, reduce anxious thoughts, build self esteem, foster connection and navigate life’s challenges.
I have extensive training in EMDR (intense emotions), dialectical behavioral therapy(using skills to manage emotions, mindfulness and distress tolerance), acceptance and commitment therapy (value & purpose), communication skills, and parenting skills.
Ready to quiet those racing thoughts, find purpose and understanding in life? Hi! I'm Amanda. I help children, teens and adults learn skills to improve their life. It's important to have a place to grow personally, learn how to regain control of your thoughts and live your best life. I am passionate about helping others through difficult times and feel a sense of peace in their lives.
I have extensive training in EMDR (intense emotions), dialectical behavioral therapy(using skills to manage emotions, mindfulness and distress tolerance), acceptance and commitment therapy (value & purpose), communication skills, and parenting skills.
Ready to quiet those racing thoughts, find purpose and understanding in life? Hi! I'm Amanda. I help children, teens and adults learn skills to improve their life. It's important to have a place to grow personally, learn how to regain control of your thoughts and live your best life. I am passionate about helping others through difficult times and feel a sense of peace in their lives.
Welcome, and thank you for the opportunity to walk alongside you on this journey of healing and self-discovery. As an Indigenous therapist, I offer a space rooted in cultural sensitivity, intuition, and deep respect for your unique path. I believe that within you lies the strength and wisdom needed for meaningful growth. My role is to gently support and guide you as you explore your experiences, identity, and aspirations. Together, we will access your innate healing power, draw strength from ancestral knowledge, and support resilience in mind, body, and spirit.
Welcome, and thank you for the opportunity to walk alongside you on this journey of healing and self-discovery. As an Indigenous therapist, I offer a space rooted in cultural sensitivity, intuition, and deep respect for your unique path. I believe that within you lies the strength and wisdom needed for meaningful growth. My role is to gently support and guide you as you explore your experiences, identity, and aspirations. Together, we will access your innate healing power, draw strength from ancestral knowledge, and support resilience in mind, body, and spirit.
Hello, I’m Anna Peterson(she/her/hers). I’m so glad you are here and I’m excited to be part of your life and positive change. I’ve been counseling for about 10 years and have been honored to work with all stages of life and concerns. I spent a good portion of my career working with children and families exclusively and now also spend time working with adult individuals struggling with anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Hello, I’m Anna Peterson(she/her/hers). I’m so glad you are here and I’m excited to be part of your life and positive change. I’ve been counseling for about 10 years and have been honored to work with all stages of life and concerns. I spent a good portion of my career working with children and families exclusively and now also spend time working with adult individuals struggling with anxiety and depressive symptoms.
The way we see ourselves, our past and our enviornment, dictates our reality. I am passionate about helping clients see themselves and life situations using compassion, curiosity and forgiveness. Once we find what's really going on in our story, we can enhance this reality in beautiful ways. I love to work on Identity formation, spiritual/moral development and coping skills development to unveil client's natural light.
The way we see ourselves, our past and our enviornment, dictates our reality. I am passionate about helping clients see themselves and life situations using compassion, curiosity and forgiveness. Once we find what's really going on in our story, we can enhance this reality in beautiful ways. I love to work on Identity formation, spiritual/moral development and coping skills development to unveil client's natural light.
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What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.