Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Pacific County, WA
The waters of life can be stormy; currents and eddies abound. Even the best of swimmers can get disoriented, tired out, or feeling lost at sea. You can find a safe harbor with Buoy 10 Psychotherapy; a place to get your breath and your bearings; a space to learn new ways to get to shore or wherever your destination might be.
The waters of life can be stormy; currents and eddies abound. Even the best of swimmers can get disoriented, tired out, or feeling lost at sea. You can find a safe harbor with Buoy 10 Psychotherapy; a place to get your breath and your bearings; a space to learn new ways to get to shore or wherever your destination might be.
Feeling lost? Life is full of many challenges. Therapy is a great place to find an objective alliance to explore answers to life dilemma's. I provide a safe non-judgmental place for processing thoughts and emotions and to discover barriers to change. Whether you are an individual, couple, youth or need family therapy, this is a safe place for you.
Feeling lost? Life is full of many challenges. Therapy is a great place to find an objective alliance to explore answers to life dilemma's. I provide a safe non-judgmental place for processing thoughts and emotions and to discover barriers to change. Whether you are an individual, couple, youth or need family therapy, this is a safe place for you.
Welcome to Fresh Waves of Change—a warm, supportive space where transformation unfolds gently, one step at a time. Serving individuals and families across Washington and Oregon, we’re here to walk beside you through whatever life brings. Whether you’re navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence, or parent-child relationship, we offer understanding, compassion, and guidance tailored to your needs. At Fresh Waves of Change, we believe in nurturing growth, healing, resilience, and connection, helping you and your loved ones to build a healthier mind, body, and spirit together, supporting you every step of the way.
Welcome to Fresh Waves of Change—a warm, supportive space where transformation unfolds gently, one step at a time. Serving individuals and families across Washington and Oregon, we’re here to walk beside you through whatever life brings. Whether you’re navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence, or parent-child relationship, we offer understanding, compassion, and guidance tailored to your needs. At Fresh Waves of Change, we believe in nurturing growth, healing, resilience, and connection, helping you and your loved ones to build a healthier mind, body, and spirit together, supporting you every step of the way.
Accepting New Clients! For years I wondered why I struggled with focusing, poor memory, high energy, listening, deadlines, or remembering to eat. It was only after I was diagnosed with ADHD before I realized "hey, I am not making this up," or "I am not dumb- I learn differently." Attempts to meet the expectations of a neurotypical society creates a harmful cycle where we feel it is relentless and never ending. Past life experiences can and still haunt us, as society continues to "inform" us of what "normal" looks like. Trying to mask who we are daily is exhausting and painful, and only breeds more pain and internal hurt.
Accepting New Clients! For years I wondered why I struggled with focusing, poor memory, high energy, listening, deadlines, or remembering to eat. It was only after I was diagnosed with ADHD before I realized "hey, I am not making this up," or "I am not dumb- I learn differently." Attempts to meet the expectations of a neurotypical society creates a harmful cycle where we feel it is relentless and never ending. Past life experiences can and still haunt us, as society continues to "inform" us of what "normal" looks like. Trying to mask who we are daily is exhausting and painful, and only breeds more pain and internal hurt.
Sometimes life just gets confusing, feels hopeless and becomes hard to find your way. I can offer the experience of thousands of hours from over 27 year working with people who were in similar situations and found renewed hope and a better way. I work with you where you are and together we can make the journey to where you want to be.
I offer telehealth counseling with individuals and couples in Washington and Oregon. I offer counseling from a Christian perspective and respect the perspective you offer.
Sometimes life just gets confusing, feels hopeless and becomes hard to find your way. I can offer the experience of thousands of hours from over 27 year working with people who were in similar situations and found renewed hope and a better way. I work with you where you are and together we can make the journey to where you want to be.
I offer telehealth counseling with individuals and couples in Washington and Oregon. I offer counseling from a Christian perspective and respect the perspective you offer.
NC Counseling & Telehealth
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC-TX, LPC-OR, LPC-MI, LMHC-WA
Online Only
I offer, when appropriate, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapeutic approaches.
My goal is to assist client by using a variety of skills, experiences and knowledge. My certification in DBT has taught me the importance of this moment without judgement. I may be able to help with a no nonsense, nuts and bolts approach using Brief Solution therapy.
I offer, when appropriate, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapeutic approaches.
My goal is to assist client by using a variety of skills, experiences and knowledge. My certification in DBT has taught me the importance of this moment without judgement. I may be able to help with a no nonsense, nuts and bolts approach using Brief Solution therapy.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in Washington state with nearly a decade of experience. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. I hold a Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Central Washington University and have specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Additionally, I am credentialed as a Child Mental Health Specialist.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in Washington state with nearly a decade of experience. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. I hold a Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Central Washington University and have specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Additionally, I am credentialed as a Child Mental Health Specialist.
My therapy techniques are integrated, heavily influenced by the evidence-based practices of Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Seeking Safety, Internal Family Systems, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy with 12 step wisdom.
I enjoy helping who are navigating a significant life transition or grappling with questions about identity, purpose, and change. Clients may be in the process of moving from adolescence to adulthood, adjusting to new responsibilities, or re-evaluating long held patterns in relationships and behavior. Often they come to me because life feels uncertain or out of balance. They sense that something needs to shift, but aren't sure where to start.
My therapy techniques are integrated, heavily influenced by the evidence-based practices of Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Seeking Safety, Internal Family Systems, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy with 12 step wisdom.
I enjoy helping who are navigating a significant life transition or grappling with questions about identity, purpose, and change. Clients may be in the process of moving from adolescence to adulthood, adjusting to new responsibilities, or re-evaluating long held patterns in relationships and behavior. Often they come to me because life feels uncertain or out of balance. They sense that something needs to shift, but aren't sure where to start.
Online Therapists
Talk therapy is great, but what many of the people I work with have missed in past therapy experiences is how to implement what they have learned about themselves into their real life. Self-regulation is key and after establishing a solid foundation using skills training for increasing distress tolerance and emotion regulation, I work with people to get at the root of the problems they are experiencing by using EMDR therapy and other interventions that address the core stuff, which is often the stuff that has kept us stuck in patterns that hurt. From there, we can work on improving your relationships and personal development.
Talk therapy is great, but what many of the people I work with have missed in past therapy experiences is how to implement what they have learned about themselves into their real life. Self-regulation is key and after establishing a solid foundation using skills training for increasing distress tolerance and emotion regulation, I work with people to get at the root of the problems they are experiencing by using EMDR therapy and other interventions that address the core stuff, which is often the stuff that has kept us stuck in patterns that hurt. From there, we can work on improving your relationships and personal development.
Availability for new clients. Are you feeling stuck, lost or unsatisfied with how things are going in your life? I bring experience to help individuals move forward, improve their quality of life, and accomplish goals when it seems most difficult. I enjoy helping people navigate through challenging times in their lives in ways that work best for each person with a focus on their unique strengths and abilities. I specialize in individuals with disabilities such as: developmental, intellectual, emotional, or physical.
Availability for new clients. Are you feeling stuck, lost or unsatisfied with how things are going in your life? I bring experience to help individuals move forward, improve their quality of life, and accomplish goals when it seems most difficult. I enjoy helping people navigate through challenging times in their lives in ways that work best for each person with a focus on their unique strengths and abilities. I specialize in individuals with disabilities such as: developmental, intellectual, emotional, or physical.
You've mastered showing up for everyone else — your career, your team, your family — but somewhere along the way, you stopped showing up for yourself. Maybe you're exhausted in a way that a good night's sleep doesn't fix. Maybe you're successful by every outside measure, yet still feel like something's missing. If that sounds familiar, you're in the right place. I specialize in working with adults — particularly high-achieving women of color — who are navigating burnout, work/life balance, life transitions, and the complicated dynamics that come with family relationships. Many of my clients are accomplished, driven people who never
You've mastered showing up for everyone else — your career, your team, your family — but somewhere along the way, you stopped showing up for yourself. Maybe you're exhausted in a way that a good night's sleep doesn't fix. Maybe you're successful by every outside measure, yet still feel like something's missing. If that sounds familiar, you're in the right place. I specialize in working with adults — particularly high-achieving women of color — who are navigating burnout, work/life balance, life transitions, and the complicated dynamics that come with family relationships. Many of my clients are accomplished, driven people who never
We offer trauma-informed care, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), EMDR, and co-occurring disorders Treatment.
I am a certified Dialectic Behavioral Therapist and am very experienced in working with populations that struggle with social connections due to interpersonal conflicts deriving from emotional dysregulation. I teach DBT emotional regulation skill sets in both individual and group settings.
We offer trauma-informed care, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), EMDR, and co-occurring disorders Treatment.
I am a certified Dialectic Behavioral Therapist and am very experienced in working with populations that struggle with social connections due to interpersonal conflicts deriving from emotional dysregulation. I teach DBT emotional regulation skill sets in both individual and group settings.
My approach to therapy is best described as integrative and collaborative with an emphasis in client-centered therapy. I acknowledge that the therapeutic relationship is the most important part of treatment and work to foster a safe environment in which clients feel comfortable and safe. I use a mix of evidenced based practices including, but not limited to, cognitive-behavioral, collaborative problem solving, ACT and interpersonal therapy. Client feedback is always incorporated in order to individualize treatment.
My approach to therapy is best described as integrative and collaborative with an emphasis in client-centered therapy. I acknowledge that the therapeutic relationship is the most important part of treatment and work to foster a safe environment in which clients feel comfortable and safe. I use a mix of evidenced based practices including, but not limited to, cognitive-behavioral, collaborative problem solving, ACT and interpersonal therapy. Client feedback is always incorporated in order to individualize treatment.
I offer in-person appointments in Gig Harbor WA and Kingston WA, as well as Telehealth. Over the past 10+ years I have worked predominately with teens, adults and couples. We work in a spirit of collaboration, moving through the telling of your story, recognizing patterns, knowing your values, seeing the bigger picture and together finding solutions to heal and grow. This process can sometimes be hard, but the benefits of this work far outweigh staying the same. If you want a steady, nurturing but challenging therapeutic partnership, then you may have found the counselor for you.
I offer in-person appointments in Gig Harbor WA and Kingston WA, as well as Telehealth. Over the past 10+ years I have worked predominately with teens, adults and couples. We work in a spirit of collaboration, moving through the telling of your story, recognizing patterns, knowing your values, seeing the bigger picture and together finding solutions to heal and grow. This process can sometimes be hard, but the benefits of this work far outweigh staying the same. If you want a steady, nurturing but challenging therapeutic partnership, then you may have found the counselor for you.
I work with people who need a little extra space, either literally or figuratively. People who live life in larger bodies and need someone who understands the challenges that comes with that, people who have polyamorous or other non-traditional relationships, or people who need the space and understanding to process childhood trauma or complex relationships with their families. If you're looking for someone who brings dark humor and is rarely shocked, I'm the person for you. I practice from a fully fat positive stance/HAES, I'm LGBTQIA affirming, and kink-aware.
I work with people who need a little extra space, either literally or figuratively. People who live life in larger bodies and need someone who understands the challenges that comes with that, people who have polyamorous or other non-traditional relationships, or people who need the space and understanding to process childhood trauma or complex relationships with their families. If you're looking for someone who brings dark humor and is rarely shocked, I'm the person for you. I practice from a fully fat positive stance/HAES, I'm LGBTQIA affirming, and kink-aware.
My competence involves significant training and practice in a range of therapy models including Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavior ( DBT), Interpersonal Psychodynamic Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness Based therapies.
Longing for balance? I believe that you already have the inner wisdom to know what you value and want in your life. In therapy, I will help you compassionately examine and understand patterns you have developed that no longer serve you. We work together to curate a path forward in the direction of your values, strengths, and dreams.
My approach involves first developing a contextual understanding of your life experiences, your values/dreams, and barriers you have encountered to feeling self-fulfillment. We will explore goals for therapy and I can provide my thoughts on how we might proceed. We then co-create a therapy plan.
My competence involves significant training and practice in a range of therapy models including Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavior ( DBT), Interpersonal Psychodynamic Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness Based therapies.
Longing for balance? I believe that you already have the inner wisdom to know what you value and want in your life. In therapy, I will help you compassionately examine and understand patterns you have developed that no longer serve you. We work together to curate a path forward in the direction of your values, strengths, and dreams.
My approach involves first developing a contextual understanding of your life experiences, your values/dreams, and barriers you have encountered to feeling self-fulfillment. We will explore goals for therapy and I can provide my thoughts on how we might proceed. We then co-create a therapy plan.
Our therapists utilize several different therapeutic approaches including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy .
If you feel blocked in traditional therapy, suffered a trauma such as an accident, physical or sexual abuse, child abuse, the death of a loved one, a pattern of unsuccessful relationships, if you suffer from anxiety, depression, brooding or worry, addiction, or a phobia then I believe that we can find you the power to heal through the use of EMDR and other therapeutic practices.
Our therapists utilize several different therapeutic approaches including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy .
If you feel blocked in traditional therapy, suffered a trauma such as an accident, physical or sexual abuse, child abuse, the death of a loved one, a pattern of unsuccessful relationships, if you suffer from anxiety, depression, brooding or worry, addiction, or a phobia then I believe that we can find you the power to heal through the use of EMDR and other therapeutic practices.
Reaching out for support takes courage, and I’m grateful you’re here. My goal as a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern is to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported as you navigate life’s challenges. Whether you are coping with trauma, facing major life transitions, healing from family patterns, or simply feeling stuck, you don’t have to go through it alone.
Reaching out for support takes courage, and I’m grateful you’re here. My goal as a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern is to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported as you navigate life’s challenges. Whether you are coping with trauma, facing major life transitions, healing from family patterns, or simply feeling stuck, you don’t have to go through it alone.
You might feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you: substance use, strained relationships, or the challenges of managing a dual diagnosis. Perhaps you long for relief, clarity, or stronger connections but are not sure where to start. These struggles can feel overwhelming and isolating, but you don’t have to face them alone. I help individuals, couples, and families uncover the root causes of their challenges and develop practical, personalized strategies for change. Together, we’ll focus on building resilience and creating a path to a life filled with purpose, balance, and meaningful connections. Change is possible.
You might feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you: substance use, strained relationships, or the challenges of managing a dual diagnosis. Perhaps you long for relief, clarity, or stronger connections but are not sure where to start. These struggles can feel overwhelming and isolating, but you don’t have to face them alone. I help individuals, couples, and families uncover the root causes of their challenges and develop practical, personalized strategies for change. Together, we’ll focus on building resilience and creating a path to a life filled with purpose, balance, and meaningful connections. Change is possible.
We all have things come up in our lives that can impact how we feel, how we manage situations, and even how we communicate or relate with others Sometimes we need a little extra support to move past difficult times in our lives or process difficult issues. Whether it is managing depression, learning to cope with anxieties and fears, or transitioning to a new phase of life (ie..jobs, college, relationships, etc.) I would love to help you reach your goals - whether that be through Counseling, Coaching or Consulting Services. Additionally, I offer Supervision for Counselors seeking state licensure. (FL, GA, WA)
We all have things come up in our lives that can impact how we feel, how we manage situations, and even how we communicate or relate with others Sometimes we need a little extra support to move past difficult times in our lives or process difficult issues. Whether it is managing depression, learning to cope with anxieties and fears, or transitioning to a new phase of life (ie..jobs, college, relationships, etc.) I would love to help you reach your goals - whether that be through Counseling, Coaching or Consulting Services. Additionally, I offer Supervision for Counselors seeking state licensure. (FL, GA, WA)
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.