Female Therapists in Lewis County, WA

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Valery Byrd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MHP, LICSW
Verified Verified
Centralia, WA 98531
Maybe you tried therapy and it didn't help, or maybe you're hesitant to try it for the first time. Whatever the case, allow me the opportunity to change your mind! in the 6 years I've been in practice, I've had wonderful feedback from my clients. Each person is a unique individual who needs customized treatment. My goal is to get to know and understand YOU, and walk alongside you in the journey of self discovery. Do you need someone to listen and care? Looking for new tools and practical solutions? Seeking healing? I can help!
Maybe you tried therapy and it didn't help, or maybe you're hesitant to try it for the first time. Whatever the case, allow me the opportunity to change your mind! in the 6 years I've been in practice, I've had wonderful feedback from my clients. Each person is a unique individual who needs customized treatment. My goal is to get to know and understand YOU, and walk alongside you in the journey of self discovery. Do you need someone to listen and care? Looking for new tools and practical solutions? Seeking healing? I can help!
(360) 800-4267 View (360) 800-4267
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Rylee M Erwin-Larson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
With a new year comes a fresh perspective—an invitation to prioritize yourself and take steps toward your envisioned life. Life can feel overwhelming when you're managing stress, carrying the weight of past experiences, or struggling to set boundaries. If you’re tired of holding everything together while your needs go unmet, I’m here to support you. Together, we’ll uncover the patterns keeping you stuck, explore healthier ways to manage stress, and heal from what’s weighing you down. If you’re ready for change and want to understand yourself better, I’d be honored to help you create the peace, clarity, and balance you deserve.
With a new year comes a fresh perspective—an invitation to prioritize yourself and take steps toward your envisioned life. Life can feel overwhelming when you're managing stress, carrying the weight of past experiences, or struggling to set boundaries. If you’re tired of holding everything together while your needs go unmet, I’m here to support you. Together, we’ll uncover the patterns keeping you stuck, explore healthier ways to manage stress, and heal from what’s weighing you down. If you’re ready for change and want to understand yourself better, I’d be honored to help you create the peace, clarity, and balance you deserve.
(360) 614-4962 View (360) 614-4962
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Dodi S Forgione
Counselor, PsyD, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chehalis, WA 98532
The world can be a scary place. Things can happen to us where the scars are not visible to the world. These scars can show up as depression, anxiety, anger, and even thoughts of suicide. In our sessions together, we will work together to find relief from these scars. I want to provide a safe space where you can tell your story and be heard. I am specialized to work with trauma, depression, anxiety, and feelings of intense anger. I incorporate Emotion Focus Therapy (EFT), Attachment, and LIfespan Integration (for trauma).
The world can be a scary place. Things can happen to us where the scars are not visible to the world. These scars can show up as depression, anxiety, anger, and even thoughts of suicide. In our sessions together, we will work together to find relief from these scars. I want to provide a safe space where you can tell your story and be heard. I am specialized to work with trauma, depression, anxiety, and feelings of intense anger. I incorporate Emotion Focus Therapy (EFT), Attachment, and LIfespan Integration (for trauma).
(425) 212-1979 View (425) 212-1979
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Renew Refocus Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Chehalis, WA 98532
Send a message to be placed on the waitlist. Life can be hard, challenging, and at times can feel truly hopeless. There are times you may experience life controlled by intense emotions or paralyzing anxiety/fear and detached numbness takes over. Traumatic memories that are overwhelming, causing insomnia or night terrors. Relationships suffering from conflict, lack of intimacy, and distraction are inevitable. Teen conflict, locked in power struggles without solutions that result in endless frustration dominating your time. There IS hope! Learn to implement key changes and create shifts to overcome even the most challenging obstacles.
Send a message to be placed on the waitlist. Life can be hard, challenging, and at times can feel truly hopeless. There are times you may experience life controlled by intense emotions or paralyzing anxiety/fear and detached numbness takes over. Traumatic memories that are overwhelming, causing insomnia or night terrors. Relationships suffering from conflict, lack of intimacy, and distraction are inevitable. Teen conflict, locked in power struggles without solutions that result in endless frustration dominating your time. There IS hope! Learn to implement key changes and create shifts to overcome even the most challenging obstacles.
(360) 585-4993 View (360) 585-4993
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Elisa Stepp
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Centralia, WA 98531
All are welcome at Abundance Family Therapy! Everyone has times that seem too hard to bear. Life can seem pretty heavy at times, and we just need our load lightened. Sometimes the heaviness comes from feelings of anxiety, depression, life transitions, loneliness, spiritual challenges, communication issues or even relationship fractures. If you find yourself feeling the weight of these things or perhaps other things in your life, please come on in and let me help lighten your load. Although experiencing these feelings or situations remind us, we are human, it is the overcoming that brings peace and growth.
All are welcome at Abundance Family Therapy! Everyone has times that seem too hard to bear. Life can seem pretty heavy at times, and we just need our load lightened. Sometimes the heaviness comes from feelings of anxiety, depression, life transitions, loneliness, spiritual challenges, communication issues or even relationship fractures. If you find yourself feeling the weight of these things or perhaps other things in your life, please come on in and let me help lighten your load. Although experiencing these feelings or situations remind us, we are human, it is the overcoming that brings peace and growth.
(360) 230-7817 View (360) 230-7817
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Dr. Holli Schoonover
Pastoral Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Chehalis, WA 98532
Send a message to be placed on the waitlist for new client openings. Life can be hard, challenging, and at times can feel truly hopeless. There IS hope! Learn to implement key changes and create shifts to overcome even the most challenging of obstacles. As a Therapist/Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, I am trained in both psychology and theology, and provide psychological as well as spiritual guidance as requested by clients.
Send a message to be placed on the waitlist for new client openings. Life can be hard, challenging, and at times can feel truly hopeless. There IS hope! Learn to implement key changes and create shifts to overcome even the most challenging of obstacles. As a Therapist/Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, I am trained in both psychology and theology, and provide psychological as well as spiritual guidance as requested by clients.
(360) 300-8540 View (360) 300-8540
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Alyssa Isabel Ely
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC, MSW
Verified Verified
Centralia, WA 98531
Looking to start therapy can feel so overwhelming and clinical. Are you looking for a therapist you can personally connect with? I tailor each therapy session to you so you can feel empowered and supported. Do any of the following sound familiar: you're motivated and goal-driven but stuck on where to go next? You demonstrate a strong desire for personal growth and healing but have mental barriers that arise? Have you experienced grief or trauma and don't know how to process it or feel like it's 'too heavy' to share with other people? You're in the right place.
Looking to start therapy can feel so overwhelming and clinical. Are you looking for a therapist you can personally connect with? I tailor each therapy session to you so you can feel empowered and supported. Do any of the following sound familiar: you're motivated and goal-driven but stuck on where to go next? You demonstrate a strong desire for personal growth and healing but have mental barriers that arise? Have you experienced grief or trauma and don't know how to process it or feel like it's 'too heavy' to share with other people? You're in the right place.
(360) 488-0521 View (360) 488-0521
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Avoiding the Couch, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC, DBTC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Centralia, WA 98531
I seek to provide support for healthy change, personal growth, and healing. Together we will identify specific areas to explore and then create a plan to work towards positive lasting change. We will focus on building healthy coping skills to manage current symptoms and future challenges. Specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), working across a variety of mental health symptoms, assisting to increase focus, flexibility, ability to cope with pain, building interpersonal effectiveness, emotional intelligence, and problem solving.
I seek to provide support for healthy change, personal growth, and healing. Together we will identify specific areas to explore and then create a plan to work towards positive lasting change. We will focus on building healthy coping skills to manage current symptoms and future challenges. Specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), working across a variety of mental health symptoms, assisting to increase focus, flexibility, ability to cope with pain, building interpersonal effectiveness, emotional intelligence, and problem solving.
(360) 227-6909 View (360) 227-6909
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Emily Lutz
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you often find yourself overwhelmed by the need to please others, putting your own needs last in order to avoid conflict or rejection? Perhaps you’re caught in a cycle of worry, constantly anticipating the worst, or struggling to stay grounded amidst the chaos of your thoughts. Maybe past trauma continues to haunt your present, leaving you feeling disconnected, stuck, or unsafe. If you’ve been grappling with any of these challenges, know that you’re not alone and that healing is possible. My goal is to support you in understanding and transforming these painful patterns.
Do you often find yourself overwhelmed by the need to please others, putting your own needs last in order to avoid conflict or rejection? Perhaps you’re caught in a cycle of worry, constantly anticipating the worst, or struggling to stay grounded amidst the chaos of your thoughts. Maybe past trauma continues to haunt your present, leaving you feeling disconnected, stuck, or unsafe. If you’ve been grappling with any of these challenges, know that you’re not alone and that healing is possible. My goal is to support you in understanding and transforming these painful patterns.
(360) 498-7449 View (360) 498-7449
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Gold Line Counseling
Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, LMHCA, MHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chehalis, WA 98532
I am the founder of Gold Line Counseling, PLLC., a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate. My purpose is to help you meet your goals and to live your best possible life. I believe that each individual holds the answers to their questions and the solutions to their problems within themselves and my role is to help you find those answers and solutions and implement them in your life. Everyone holds amazing, unique qualities to be proud of and I strive to help you recognize and honor the positive attributes that you possess. I will walk beside you if you struggle and I will celebrate with you as you meet milestones.
I am the founder of Gold Line Counseling, PLLC., a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate. My purpose is to help you meet your goals and to live your best possible life. I believe that each individual holds the answers to their questions and the solutions to their problems within themselves and my role is to help you find those answers and solutions and implement them in your life. Everyone holds amazing, unique qualities to be proud of and I strive to help you recognize and honor the positive attributes that you possess. I will walk beside you if you struggle and I will celebrate with you as you meet milestones.
(360) 628-2797 View (360) 628-2797
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Angelina Bowen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Morton, WA 98356
You may be navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or relational wounds and are seeking effective tools to regulate emotions, enhance mental wellness, and heal from the past. You are drawn to therapies like EMDR, somatic practices, and eco-therapy, which integrate nature as an ally in healing. In our work together, we will tailor a therapeutic approach that aligns with your unique needs, helping to alleviate distressing symptoms and support your journey toward greater balance, resilience, and emotional well-being.
You may be navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or relational wounds and are seeking effective tools to regulate emotions, enhance mental wellness, and heal from the past. You are drawn to therapies like EMDR, somatic practices, and eco-therapy, which integrate nature as an ally in healing. In our work together, we will tailor a therapeutic approach that aligns with your unique needs, helping to alleviate distressing symptoms and support your journey toward greater balance, resilience, and emotional well-being.
(360) 226-7972 View (360) 226-7972
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Patty Dean
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, CASDCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Centralia, WA 98531
Waitlist for new clients
I'm here to offer a safe, comfortable, accepting environment to process your goals, needs, and challenges. I affirm and celebrate everyone's identity and values. Your goals are the ones that matter in therapy. I want you to be comfortable while connecting with someone who authentically cares about you. I believe we are all doing the best we can. Whether age 2, 102, or anywhere in between, I am here to support you. I love working with children, teens, and adults both on and off the autism spectrum. I have also worked as a grief counselor with Hospice, and walked beside many people on their journey of grief.
I'm here to offer a safe, comfortable, accepting environment to process your goals, needs, and challenges. I affirm and celebrate everyone's identity and values. Your goals are the ones that matter in therapy. I want you to be comfortable while connecting with someone who authentically cares about you. I believe we are all doing the best we can. Whether age 2, 102, or anywhere in between, I am here to support you. I love working with children, teens, and adults both on and off the autism spectrum. I have also worked as a grief counselor with Hospice, and walked beside many people on their journey of grief.
(360) 469-0563 View (360) 469-0563
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Rebecca Grondel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Centralia, WA 98531
Welcome! We are all emotional and relational beings so naturally our greatest happiness and heartache often come from our relationships and are ongoing throughout our lives. Experiencing anxiety, depression, feelings of being stuck, loneliness, spiritual challenges, struggling with communication issues, moving through discouragement, and unmet expectations in yourself and/or loved ones, is not a sign of failure or weakness. These experiences simply remind us we are human and provide opportunities for growth. The choice to do something different is yours. I welcome the walk with you on your journey of hope and transformation.
Welcome! We are all emotional and relational beings so naturally our greatest happiness and heartache often come from our relationships and are ongoing throughout our lives. Experiencing anxiety, depression, feelings of being stuck, loneliness, spiritual challenges, struggling with communication issues, moving through discouragement, and unmet expectations in yourself and/or loved ones, is not a sign of failure or weakness. These experiences simply remind us we are human and provide opportunities for growth. The choice to do something different is yours. I welcome the walk with you on your journey of hope and transformation.
(801) 664-8976 View (801) 664-8976
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Kathleen Howell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have had the privilege of working with numerous Individuals, couples and families facing various traumas, as well as relational and communication challenges. I help clients deal with deep-rooted issues and past traumas that may be hindering their emotional health and relationships. Through my extensive work in this field, I have honed my skills in understanding the complexities of human relationships and guiding individuals towards healthier connections.
I have had the privilege of working with numerous Individuals, couples and families facing various traumas, as well as relational and communication challenges. I help clients deal with deep-rooted issues and past traumas that may be hindering their emotional health and relationships. Through my extensive work in this field, I have honed my skills in understanding the complexities of human relationships and guiding individuals towards healthier connections.
(425) 600-6463 View (425) 600-6463
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Susanna Patton
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Onalaska, WA 98570
What are the things that keep you up at night? Let’s talk about it. Let’s create a path forward that works for you. It could be you are struggling with a transition in your life and want some support to navigate the change. I support change through collaboration. We will work together to create a plan on what you really want from therapy. I will walk along side you as we question, notice, and consider actions. Do you want to build more intimacy into your relationships? - -
What are the things that keep you up at night? Let’s talk about it. Let’s create a path forward that works for you. It could be you are struggling with a transition in your life and want some support to navigate the change. I support change through collaboration. We will work together to create a plan on what you really want from therapy. I will walk along side you as we question, notice, and consider actions. Do you want to build more intimacy into your relationships? - -
(360) 900-1307 View (360) 900-1307
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Lisa Delaplace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CST
Verified Verified
Online Only
Why see an Aasect certified sex therapist? If you and your partner aren’t feeling like partners anymore. You struggle to get on the same page about important issues like parenting and sex. Every conversation ends in an argument leaving you even more disconnected than before. Negative experiences from the past are showing up in your current relationship causing shame, fear and distrust. You may have problems with low desire, painful sex, difficulty with orgasm, delayed or premature ejaculation, erectile difficulties, infidelity or loss of attraction. You or your partner may be considering ending the relationship.
Why see an Aasect certified sex therapist? If you and your partner aren’t feeling like partners anymore. You struggle to get on the same page about important issues like parenting and sex. Every conversation ends in an argument leaving you even more disconnected than before. Negative experiences from the past are showing up in your current relationship causing shame, fear and distrust. You may have problems with low desire, painful sex, difficulty with orgasm, delayed or premature ejaculation, erectile difficulties, infidelity or loss of attraction. You or your partner may be considering ending the relationship.
(425) 842-2717 View (425) 842-2717
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Kourtney DeBoer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP, CSTS, MA, MSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
If you're grappling with the aftermath of sexual or domestic violence, facing challenges in processing a traumatic childhood, or finding it hard to cope with daily life because of PTSD, you're not alone. Moving forward as a survivor can feel daunting, overwhelming, and confusing. With a background of nearly 20 years advocating and providing clinical support, Kourtney DeBoer, LMFT, is committed to walking with you every step of the way on your path to healing and reclaiming your voice, mind, body, and spirit. I offer personalized and collaborative therapy for victims, survivors, helpers, and healers in CA, DC, IA, ID, VA, and WA.
If you're grappling with the aftermath of sexual or domestic violence, facing challenges in processing a traumatic childhood, or finding it hard to cope with daily life because of PTSD, you're not alone. Moving forward as a survivor can feel daunting, overwhelming, and confusing. With a background of nearly 20 years advocating and providing clinical support, Kourtney DeBoer, LMFT, is committed to walking with you every step of the way on your path to healing and reclaiming your voice, mind, body, and spirit. I offer personalized and collaborative therapy for victims, survivors, helpers, and healers in CA, DC, IA, ID, VA, and WA.
(202) 902-8326 View (202) 902-8326
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Apryl Carlington
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MHP, CMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Centralia, WA 98531
The therapeutic relationship should empower an individual to regain ownership of their life, shifting negative self-talk and other impacts of trauma; allowing for holistic healing and growth. It is my hope to actively walk alongside my client as they work to create their peace; ultimately gaining an improvement in positive self-awareness and optimism, with a side of lasting security and emotional health.
The therapeutic relationship should empower an individual to regain ownership of their life, shifting negative self-talk and other impacts of trauma; allowing for holistic healing and growth. It is my hope to actively walk alongside my client as they work to create their peace; ultimately gaining an improvement in positive self-awareness and optimism, with a side of lasting security and emotional health.
(360) 625-6911 View (360) 625-6911
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Abby Leach
Counselor, MSE, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Online Only
Are you interested in living an authentic life and being true to the visions and callings of your heart? Sometimes that's not easy when unhealthy learned patterns and/or limiting or negative beliefs get in the way. Our work together can be a catalyst which calls out your inner strengths and resources providing the ultimate guidance to experiencing more happiness and contentment. Life doesn't move in a straight line, instead the path twists and turns providing obstacles and hurdles. It's these challenges that present a doorway to living a more authentic life. You are not alone.
Are you interested in living an authentic life and being true to the visions and callings of your heart? Sometimes that's not easy when unhealthy learned patterns and/or limiting or negative beliefs get in the way. Our work together can be a catalyst which calls out your inner strengths and resources providing the ultimate guidance to experiencing more happiness and contentment. Life doesn't move in a straight line, instead the path twists and turns providing obstacles and hurdles. It's these challenges that present a doorway to living a more authentic life. You are not alone.
(360) 558-3399 View (360) 558-3399
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Dr. Suzanne Engelberg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Online Only
I Am Accepting New Clients. Are you facing changes in your life, grappling with difficult decisions, or wanting to build better relationships? Are you looking for a therapist who will listen with compassion and without judgement, and who will teach you effective practical tools for your problems? An outside, neutral person to help you find a new perspective?
I Am Accepting New Clients. Are you facing changes in your life, grappling with difficult decisions, or wanting to build better relationships? Are you looking for a therapist who will listen with compassion and without judgement, and who will teach you effective practical tools for your problems? An outside, neutral person to help you find a new perspective?
(206) 746-2479 View (206) 746-2479
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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.