Emotionally Focused 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.
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.
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.
Online Therapists
My name is Wendy Gudiel, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am currently working with adults of all ages and specialize in anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and parenting. I try to create a safe space for my clients to help them progress and start seeing changes. I also tailor an individual’s treatment by using different approaches tailored to their needs.
My name is Wendy Gudiel, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am currently working with adults of all ages and specialize in anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and parenting. I try to create a safe space for my clients to help them progress and start seeing changes. I also tailor an individual’s treatment by using different approaches tailored to their needs.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about getting to the heart of the challenge(s) my clients face. I desire to work with my clients in discovering who they are by working through the issue(s) they face and achieve their desired goal(s). I believe wholeheartedly in finding the beauty within that makes one uniquely who they are. There is no absolute way to achieve that, however; my role is to offer a judgment free safe space for my clients that allows for transparency in all aspects of their life to allow for hope to eliminate the feelings of being stuck and overwhelmed. I work with individuals, couples, and families
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about getting to the heart of the challenge(s) my clients face. I desire to work with my clients in discovering who they are by working through the issue(s) they face and achieve their desired goal(s). I believe wholeheartedly in finding the beauty within that makes one uniquely who they are. There is no absolute way to achieve that, however; my role is to offer a judgment free safe space for my clients that allows for transparency in all aspects of their life to allow for hope to eliminate the feelings of being stuck and overwhelmed. I work with individuals, couples, and families
I also draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy to help deepen emotional awareness, improve communication, and strengthen relationships.
Have you ever said “No worries!” while deeply worrying? … same. ;)
Anxiety has a way of convincing us that we’re too much, not enough, or somehow both at once. If you find yourself stuck in cycles of overthinking, people-pleasing, or replaying old relational patterns, you're not alone—and you’re not broken. I work with women navigating anxiety, trauma, and attachment wounds. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, with a touch of humor to make the process feel more relatable and human. Together, we’ll explore your story—especially the parts that may have been ignored, misunderstood, or minimized.
I also draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy to help deepen emotional awareness, improve communication, and strengthen relationships.
Have you ever said “No worries!” while deeply worrying? … same. ;)
Anxiety has a way of convincing us that we’re too much, not enough, or somehow both at once. If you find yourself stuck in cycles of overthinking, people-pleasing, or replaying old relational patterns, you're not alone—and you’re not broken. I work with women navigating anxiety, trauma, and attachment wounds. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, with a touch of humor to make the process feel more relatable and human. Together, we’ll explore your story—especially the parts that may have been ignored, misunderstood, or minimized.
I also may use Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or TF-CBT, Mindfulness, Emotion Focused Therapy or EFT, depending on my clients’ needs.
My work with my clients is based on respect and trust, while promoting growth. As a therapist it is my goal to aid my clients by teaching positive communication skills, conflict resolution, and tools to learn how to identify and change problematic interaction, patterns or behaviors. My therapeutic style is encouraging and engaging. I work with couples, families, individuals, children, and teens. I strive to support my clients in meeting their goals and find solutions to achieve successful happy results. I will maintain a honest, open, and safe therapeutic space for my clients, while building upon their strengths!
I also may use Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or TF-CBT, Mindfulness, Emotion Focused Therapy or EFT, depending on my clients’ needs.
My work with my clients is based on respect and trust, while promoting growth. As a therapist it is my goal to aid my clients by teaching positive communication skills, conflict resolution, and tools to learn how to identify and change problematic interaction, patterns or behaviors. My therapeutic style is encouraging and engaging. I work with couples, families, individuals, children, and teens. I strive to support my clients in meeting their goals and find solutions to achieve successful happy results. I will maintain a honest, open, and safe therapeutic space for my clients, while building upon their strengths!
Feeling misunderstood or unloved by the people you need most can break you. The constant highs and lows, shame, and fear of abandonment leave you exhausted. Add anxiety, depression, or trauma, and it feels impossible to hold it all together. I help clients facing these struggles—especially those with Borderline Personality Disorder—heal painful patterns, repair relationships, and find peace within themselves and others. You don’t have to keep surviving; we can start rebuilding together. I’d love for you to call—sometimes one conversation is all it takes to feel a lot less alone and a lot more hopeful.
Feeling misunderstood or unloved by the people you need most can break you. The constant highs and lows, shame, and fear of abandonment leave you exhausted. Add anxiety, depression, or trauma, and it feels impossible to hold it all together. I help clients facing these struggles—especially those with Borderline Personality Disorder—heal painful patterns, repair relationships, and find peace within themselves and others. You don’t have to keep surviving; we can start rebuilding together. I’d love for you to call—sometimes one conversation is all it takes to feel a lot less alone and a lot more hopeful.
I specialize in therapy for trauma and/or anxiety in Olympia and online throughout Washington, with a focus on Brainspotting, somatic therapy, and parts work (often called "IFS"). I primarily work somatically (with the body) and mindfully (with non-judgmental attention to our present-moment experience), and weave attachment work into most everything I do. Many who work with me are thoughtful, intuitive folks who hold their lives together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed or self-critical on the inside. If you’ve spent years just managing symptoms but sense something deeper is asking for attention, we might be a good fit.
I specialize in therapy for trauma and/or anxiety in Olympia and online throughout Washington, with a focus on Brainspotting, somatic therapy, and parts work (often called "IFS"). I primarily work somatically (with the body) and mindfully (with non-judgmental attention to our present-moment experience), and weave attachment work into most everything I do. Many who work with me are thoughtful, intuitive folks who hold their lives together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed or self-critical on the inside. If you’ve spent years just managing symptoms but sense something deeper is asking for attention, we might be a good fit.
Welcome, I am Rhonda Smith, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) working toward full licensure. I have been working in the mental health field for over 20 years in various roles. As a counselor I am committed to creating a safe space for healing and growth where clients can share their stories. I work with adults (18 and up) who have difficulties related to anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, trauma/PTSD, ADHD, and autism. I am also passionate about family issues, particularly how it relates to attachment and behavioral issues and the impact it can have on family relationships.
Welcome, I am Rhonda Smith, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) working toward full licensure. I have been working in the mental health field for over 20 years in various roles. As a counselor I am committed to creating a safe space for healing and growth where clients can share their stories. I work with adults (18 and up) who have difficulties related to anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, trauma/PTSD, ADHD, and autism. I am also passionate about family issues, particularly how it relates to attachment and behavioral issues and the impact it can have on family relationships.
I believe people do not need fixing. They need space to be themselves, talk openly, and explore whatever feels important without judgment. I am flexible, adaptable, and here to support whatever you want to work on.
My approach is rooted in respect. You are important, you deserve to take up space, and you will never be judged for who you are. I use talk therapy as the foundation and draw from CBT, SFBT, Reality Therapy, and DBT skills as I continue to learn.
I believe people do not need fixing. They need space to be themselves, talk openly, and explore whatever feels important without judgment. I am flexible, adaptable, and here to support whatever you want to work on.
My approach is rooted in respect. You are important, you deserve to take up space, and you will never be judged for who you are. I use talk therapy as the foundation and draw from CBT, SFBT, Reality Therapy, and DBT skills as I continue to learn.
Life as you know it has changed. You may have been barely holding on before, and now you're struggling to adjust to life's new normal. Anxiety and/or depression may not be new to you, but dealing with medical and racial pandemics simultaneously feels like too much. Connecting with your partner seems harder now than ever before, even though you are spending more time together. All of your regular coping skills and self-care tools don't seem to be doing the job, and you are looking for relief.
Life as you know it has changed. You may have been barely holding on before, and now you're struggling to adjust to life's new normal. Anxiety and/or depression may not be new to you, but dealing with medical and racial pandemics simultaneously feels like too much. Connecting with your partner seems harder now than ever before, even though you are spending more time together. All of your regular coping skills and self-care tools don't seem to be doing the job, and you are looking for relief.
The focus of The Playground is to serve teens and young adults with a variety of mental health concerns. Our primary focus is working with athletes and other high performers, but we also work with families, adults and clients that deal with medical issues or chronic pain. I work with people that have family members with mental health issues. We want our clients to feel heard and gain the skills to make a change and re-enter their life with confidence, skills and a sense of self-control.
The focus of The Playground is to serve teens and young adults with a variety of mental health concerns. Our primary focus is working with athletes and other high performers, but we also work with families, adults and clients that deal with medical issues or chronic pain. I work with people that have family members with mental health issues. We want our clients to feel heard and gain the skills to make a change and re-enter their life with confidence, skills and a sense of self-control.
We are a group of dynamic therapists, in multiple Washington state locations. Our goal was to create a place for you to settle in and tell your story. Everybody has one, and we want to hear yours. Counseling is a process that encourages you to examine your choices, your thoughts, your dreams, your barriers and your pain in an effort to create the positive change you are seeking in your life. We believe that successful counseling is a collaborative experience between you and your therapist; that finding the right fit is vital to that success.
We are a group of dynamic therapists, in multiple Washington state locations. Our goal was to create a place for you to settle in and tell your story. Everybody has one, and we want to hear yours. Counseling is a process that encourages you to examine your choices, your thoughts, your dreams, your barriers and your pain in an effort to create the positive change you are seeking in your life. We believe that successful counseling is a collaborative experience between you and your therapist; that finding the right fit is vital to that success.
What I hope to accomplish is to help my clients find their strengths in order to discover their full potential. Creating a safe space for my client, is important to me. I want my clients to leave our sessions feeling hopeful and empowered to take on whatever life brings.
What I hope to accomplish is to help my clients find their strengths in order to discover their full potential. Creating a safe space for my client, is important to me. I want my clients to leave our sessions feeling hopeful and empowered to take on whatever life brings.
Immediate Openings in KS and WA. I have been a counselor for 24 years. Kansas online only and WA online and in person. I have worked in the addiction field and with couples and families helping them to resolve issues between couples and family members. I also have worked with people who have co-dependency issues, anxiety issues, post traumatic stress disorder, and depression. I am moved into my own private practice in June 2015. I am currently a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Chemical Dependency Professional, in Washington State and now am licensed in Kansas too.
Immediate Openings in KS and WA. I have been a counselor for 24 years. Kansas online only and WA online and in person. I have worked in the addiction field and with couples and families helping them to resolve issues between couples and family members. I also have worked with people who have co-dependency issues, anxiety issues, post traumatic stress disorder, and depression. I am moved into my own private practice in June 2015. I am currently a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Chemical Dependency Professional, in Washington State and now am licensed in Kansas too.
I bring to my work a deep belief in each person’s capacity to grow, learn, and heal through life’s challenges. I’m here to support you in reconnecting with your innate wisdom and strength, while offering tools to help you navigate your inner landscape with greater understanding. My approach is informed by somatic mindfulness, parts work, attachment theory, gestalt therapy, and somatic experiencing. Together, we can explore your inner world, deepen your relationship with yourself and others, and tend to any wounds or unconscious blocks that may be holding you back.
I bring to my work a deep belief in each person’s capacity to grow, learn, and heal through life’s challenges. I’m here to support you in reconnecting with your innate wisdom and strength, while offering tools to help you navigate your inner landscape with greater understanding. My approach is informed by somatic mindfulness, parts work, attachment theory, gestalt therapy, and somatic experiencing. Together, we can explore your inner world, deepen your relationship with yourself and others, and tend to any wounds or unconscious blocks that may be holding you back.
My 30 years of practice include individual, couples, and family therapy. I work with people experiencing relationship distress or emotional/sexual intimacy problems, and individual adults experiencing psychological and emotional distress, which may include depression, anxiety, stress, confusion, sadness, grief, fear, and trauma. I am known for my warmth and compassion, my ability to engage and join with people, and my capacity to hold a safe healing environment for my clients. I believe strongly in the importance of connection to self, to family, to community, and to the environmental systems that surround us.
My 30 years of practice include individual, couples, and family therapy. I work with people experiencing relationship distress or emotional/sexual intimacy problems, and individual adults experiencing psychological and emotional distress, which may include depression, anxiety, stress, confusion, sadness, grief, fear, and trauma. I am known for my warmth and compassion, my ability to engage and join with people, and my capacity to hold a safe healing environment for my clients. I believe strongly in the importance of connection to self, to family, to community, and to the environmental systems that surround us.
My passion/expertise is working with the complex needs of neuro-diverse adults: those with ADHD, Aspergers or mild TBI-induced cognitive symptoms; helping them live more effectively and confidently. People with these issues typically deal with a varied combination of life challenges, executive skill deficits & mood issues. Things like chronic issues with consistency, follow-through, ongoing sleep or self care challenges, as well as co-occurring anxiety, social anxiety, &/or depression, or need better Bipolar management skills. I’m here to help you harness your strengths, build missing skills, & move past your personal stuck points.
My passion/expertise is working with the complex needs of neuro-diverse adults: those with ADHD, Aspergers or mild TBI-induced cognitive symptoms; helping them live more effectively and confidently. People with these issues typically deal with a varied combination of life challenges, executive skill deficits & mood issues. Things like chronic issues with consistency, follow-through, ongoing sleep or self care challenges, as well as co-occurring anxiety, social anxiety, &/or depression, or need better Bipolar management skills. I’m here to help you harness your strengths, build missing skills, & move past your personal stuck points.
Jenny Twitchell
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98662
Waitlist for new clients
If you find yourself believing that change is impossible for you and feel helpless as you struggle with unhelpful behaviors and beliefs, I can help. You want to form healthier relationships, break away from never feeling good enough, from depression, anxiety, and shame. Together we can get to the root of what is causing these unwanted patterns of thoughts and behaviors. It's time to live a life where you are living your values, feeling content about your decisions, and are empowered to face life's challenges.
If you find yourself believing that change is impossible for you and feel helpless as you struggle with unhelpful behaviors and beliefs, I can help. You want to form healthier relationships, break away from never feeling good enough, from depression, anxiety, and shame. Together we can get to the root of what is causing these unwanted patterns of thoughts and behaviors. It's time to live a life where you are living your values, feeling content about your decisions, and are empowered to face life's challenges.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.