Family Therapists in Pacific County, WA
Are you struggling with unexpected life transitions? Is your depression deepening, or your anxiety or habits preventing you from moving forward in life? Is your zest for life depleted, and impacting your relationships, work, or community connections? Do you long for ambition, purpose, clarity or peace that you're stumbling to create for yourself? Are you ready to explore patterns and habits to identify ways you can shift to create a greater sense of awareness, stability and authenticity? Let's look at how we can do this together.
Are you struggling with unexpected life transitions? Is your depression deepening, or your anxiety or habits preventing you from moving forward in life? Is your zest for life depleted, and impacting your relationships, work, or community connections? Do you long for ambition, purpose, clarity or peace that you're stumbling to create for yourself? Are you ready to explore patterns and habits to identify ways you can shift to create a greater sense of awareness, stability and authenticity? Let's look at how we can do this together.
Serving individuals and families across Washington and Oregon, we’re here to walk beside you through whatever life brings.
Rooted in compassion, collaboration, and empowerment, our mission is to guide you toward meaningful, lasting change. Using evidence-based therapies, we help you build coping skills, set healthy boundaries, and strengthen communication. We support your journey to peace, resilience, and lasting joy, empowering you every step of the way.
Serving individuals and families across Washington and Oregon, we’re here to walk beside you through whatever life brings.
Rooted in compassion, collaboration, and empowerment, our mission is to guide you toward meaningful, lasting change. Using evidence-based therapies, we help you build coping skills, set healthy boundaries, and strengthen communication. We support your journey to peace, resilience, and lasting joy, empowering 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.
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.
Whether you are an individual, couple, youth or need family therapy, this is a safe place for you.
I use an existential approach which assists clients with understanding the limits and benefits of being human. I mesh Existential Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I specialize in work with men, couples, teens age 16+, and women. I work with many diagnosis' such as bipolar, personality disorders, depression and anxiety.
Whether you are an individual, couple, youth or need family therapy, this is a safe place for you.
I use an existential approach which assists clients with understanding the limits and benefits of being human. I mesh Existential Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I specialize in work with men, couples, teens age 16+, and women. I work with many diagnosis' such as bipolar, personality disorders, depression and anxiety.
My passion is in connecting clients to their inner process - what is trying to happen - as demonstrated by their symptoms. Once we discover the issue and address it, the symptoms no longer need to be present. This approach is from a type of Jungian psychotherapy called Process Oriented Psychology, which holds as its premise that there is always something right about what is going on in our lives - our process. It also includes a mixture of some Taoism and Buddhism, and can include work with body symptoms, dreams, and relationships. I look forward to talking with you to see how I might help you resolve your personal issues.
My passion is in connecting clients to their inner process - what is trying to happen - as demonstrated by their symptoms. Once we discover the issue and address it, the symptoms no longer need to be present. This approach is from a type of Jungian psychotherapy called Process Oriented Psychology, which holds as its premise that there is always something right about what is going on in our lives - our process. It also includes a mixture of some Taoism and Buddhism, and can include work with body symptoms, dreams, and relationships. I look forward to talking with you to see how I might help you resolve your personal issues.
I have worked with people struggling with difficult marriages, family relationships that feel strained, people struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief, life transitions, and those who just want to process their feelings.
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.
I have worked with people struggling with difficult marriages, family relationships that feel strained, people struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief, life transitions, and those who just want to process their feelings.
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.
Other issues that might come up include personality disorders, communication with loved ones, aging, career, family issues, men's issues, grief, and more.
It all starts with listening and exploring your story, what brings you in to therapy. For many it has been a long journey, for others something may have happened just recently which needs to be addressed, it could be dealing with a problematic recurring pattern, or it may be tied to things that happened long ago in the past. I use a person-centered approach, wholly focusing on you the client in the moment, bringing my training and my own best self forward to help you overcome the suffering that brings you to the office. I provide a compassionate, centered space in which to experience learning, growing, and healing.
Other issues that might come up include personality disorders, communication with loved ones, aging, career, family issues, men's issues, grief, and more.
It all starts with listening and exploring your story, what brings you in to therapy. For many it has been a long journey, for others something may have happened just recently which needs to be addressed, it could be dealing with a problematic recurring pattern, or it may be tied to things that happened long ago in the past. I use a person-centered approach, wholly focusing on you the client in the moment, bringing my training and my own best self forward to help you overcome the suffering that brings you to the office. I provide a compassionate, centered space in which to experience learning, growing, and healing.
I use a blend of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and the Gottman method.
I work with individuals navigating relationship challenges, domestic violence, substance use, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Some days we use structured approaches like IFS or cognitive-based strategies, and other days focus on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space to process thoughts and emotions openly. Humans are complex and intricate, and I tailor each session to what is most needed in the moment—whether that’s insight, skill-building, or simply giving space for them to feel heard—so clients can move forward with greater clarity, stability, and self-understanding.
I use a blend of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and the Gottman method.
I work with individuals navigating relationship challenges, domestic violence, substance use, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Some days we use structured approaches like IFS or cognitive-based strategies, and other days focus on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space to process thoughts and emotions openly. Humans are complex and intricate, and I tailor each session to what is most needed in the moment—whether that’s insight, skill-building, or simply giving space for them to feel heard—so clients can move forward with greater clarity, stability, and self-understanding.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, families, and adults.
I strive to balance two therapeutic styles: a relaxed, conversational approach that focuses on exploring current issues, and a structured approach that involves taking specific steps towards pre-established goals. My role is to meet you where you are and guide you towards where you want to be.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, families, and adults.
I strive to balance two therapeutic styles: a relaxed, conversational approach that focuses on exploring current issues, and a structured approach that involves taking specific steps towards pre-established goals. My role is to meet you where you are and guide you towards where you want to be.
In a rapidly changing world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or uncertain about your direction. You don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a supportive, thoughtful space where we can explore what matters most to you and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
For over 15 years, I’ve accompanied people through personal and professional challenges using a psychodynamic and relational approach to therapy. I believe that what is wounded in relationships can also heal through a safe, authentic therapeutic relationship.
In and out of network insurance available. Sliding Scale also if no insurance.
In a rapidly changing world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or uncertain about your direction. You don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a supportive, thoughtful space where we can explore what matters most to you and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
For over 15 years, I’ve accompanied people through personal and professional challenges using a psychodynamic and relational approach to therapy. I believe that what is wounded in relationships can also heal through a safe, authentic therapeutic relationship.
In and out of network insurance available. Sliding Scale also if no insurance.
Online Therapists
Her experience extends to working with adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged clients as they face the evolving demands of school, career, and family life.
Shannon Larsen, LMHCA, helps adolescents and adults across Washington navigate life’s challenges with compassion, curiosity, and evidence-based care. She creates a safe and supportive therapeutic space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions, strengthen coping strategies, and move toward meaningful personal growth. Shannon works collaboratively with each client to help them identify barriers, build resilience, and reconnect with their values and sense of purpose. Shannon specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns.
Her experience extends to working with adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged clients as they face the evolving demands of school, career, and family life.
Shannon Larsen, LMHCA, helps adolescents and adults across Washington navigate life’s challenges with compassion, curiosity, and evidence-based care. She creates a safe and supportive therapeutic space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions, strengthen coping strategies, and move toward meaningful personal growth. Shannon works collaboratively with each client to help them identify barriers, build resilience, and reconnect with their values and sense of purpose. Shannon specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns.
My 30 years of practice include individual, couples, and family therapy.
Many of us, beyond our own awareness, suffer from attachment injuries that affect how we relate to ourselves and to others. These symptoms, like background noise, sometimes hard to identify, can form the backdrop of many of our issues. I work to help people become aware, and work directly with and change these underlying emotional injuries.
My 30 years of practice include individual, couples, and family therapy.
Many of us, beyond our own awareness, suffer from attachment injuries that affect how we relate to ourselves and to others. These symptoms, like background noise, sometimes hard to identify, can form the backdrop of many of our issues. I work to help people become aware, and work directly with and change these underlying emotional injuries.
I see individuals, couples, and families of all ages and from all walks of life.
As a systems-trained therapist, I take a holistic view of an individual, past and present, internal and external factors. I believe that all humans are capable of healing and growth. I work with various modalities such as Internal Family Systems, Solution-Focused, Mindfulness, and the Gottman Method. My method is strength-based and Humanistic in style.
I see individuals, couples, and families of all ages and from all walks of life.
As a systems-trained therapist, I take a holistic view of an individual, past and present, internal and external factors. I believe that all humans are capable of healing and growth. I work with various modalities such as Internal Family Systems, Solution-Focused, Mindfulness, and the Gottman Method. My method is strength-based and Humanistic in style.
I specialize in marriage and family therapy, helping clients strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and find confidence in their relationships.
You may be feeling disconnected in your relationship, misunderstood by those you love, or unsure how to express what’s really going on inside. Maybe communication feels like conflict, or you’ve lost sight of your own strengths amid stress and change. You long for understanding, healing, and a deeper sense of connection—with yourself and others—but need guidance and support to rebuild trust and rediscover hope.
I specialize in marriage and family therapy, helping clients strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and find confidence in their relationships.
You may be feeling disconnected in your relationship, misunderstood by those you love, or unsure how to express what’s really going on inside. Maybe communication feels like conflict, or you’ve lost sight of your own strengths amid stress and change. You long for understanding, healing, and a deeper sense of connection—with yourself and others—but need guidance and support to rebuild trust and rediscover hope.
I have been a practicing counselor/mediator for 26 year. I specialize in the issues of child custody and divorce. I work with families taking a difficult life situation and handling it in a constructive compassionate manner. My focus is to help families build a future that will help them learn and grow from the experience, while protecting their children from conflict. I value helping people build a healthy well functioning future for themselves and their children.
I work with both adults and children and have evening and Sunday hours available.
I have been a practicing counselor/mediator for 26 year. I specialize in the issues of child custody and divorce. I work with families taking a difficult life situation and handling it in a constructive compassionate manner. My focus is to help families build a future that will help them learn and grow from the experience, while protecting their children from conflict. I value helping people build a healthy well functioning future for themselves and their children.
I work with both adults and children and have evening and Sunday hours available.
Imagine understanding yourself-knowing why you are feeling anxious, numb, depressed or angry. Whether you are struggling with an Eating Disorder, Trauma, Anxiety/Depression or Parenting Issues, you deserve to understand your feelings and experience. I love helping clients to find a source of meaningful relationships with their emotions, body and needs. It means trusting yourself enough to make choices that foster your resilience, even when others may resist or disagree. Our space should feel like a reprieve from the noise of the world; a calm space to be fully yourself.
Imagine understanding yourself-knowing why you are feeling anxious, numb, depressed or angry. Whether you are struggling with an Eating Disorder, Trauma, Anxiety/Depression or Parenting Issues, you deserve to understand your feelings and experience. I love helping clients to find a source of meaningful relationships with their emotions, body and needs. It means trusting yourself enough to make choices that foster your resilience, even when others may resist or disagree. Our space should feel like a reprieve from the noise of the world; a calm space to be fully yourself.
I integrate Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems, and Attachment Theory to help you explore elements of yourself that may feel conflicted and hurt, discover patterns from the past that shape the present, and explore how you can develop deep and meaningful relationships with yourself and others.
I believe that therapy is a process of growth toward better understanding of who you truly are. My approach is rooted in attunement, compassion, and curiosity about your process of navigating impactful moments of your life. We are all immensely adaptive at protecting vulnerable parts of ourselves, and I have witnessed in therapy how profound being with and healing these parts can be. My role as a therapist is to help create an environment where you feel safe to connect with aspects of yourself and offer opportunities for you to learn what you need to feel whole.
I integrate Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems, and Attachment Theory to help you explore elements of yourself that may feel conflicted and hurt, discover patterns from the past that shape the present, and explore how you can develop deep and meaningful relationships with yourself and others.
I believe that therapy is a process of growth toward better understanding of who you truly are. My approach is rooted in attunement, compassion, and curiosity about your process of navigating impactful moments of your life. We are all immensely adaptive at protecting vulnerable parts of ourselves, and I have witnessed in therapy how profound being with and healing these parts can be. My role as a therapist is to help create an environment where you feel safe to connect with aspects of yourself and offer opportunities for you to learn what you need to feel whole.
My approach integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and somatic work.
The guilt after setting a boundary. The constant second-guessing that follows. The quiet way you disappear to keep the peace, even when you promised yourself you wouldn’t this time.
You’ve done the therapy. Read the books. Learned the tools. And still, in the moments that matter most, your nervous system takes over.
You’re not broken. You’re not behind. You’re trying to solve a whole-person problem with only part of the picture.
I work with high-functioning adults who understand their patterns but still feel dysregulated in the relationships that matter most.
My approach integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and somatic work.
The guilt after setting a boundary. The constant second-guessing that follows. The quiet way you disappear to keep the peace, even when you promised yourself you wouldn’t this time.
You’ve done the therapy. Read the books. Learned the tools. And still, in the moments that matter most, your nervous system takes over.
You’re not broken. You’re not behind. You’re trying to solve a whole-person problem with only part of the picture.
I work with high-functioning adults who understand their patterns but still feel dysregulated in the relationships that matter most.
I am accepting and welcome new clients! My experience includes supporting folx navigate neurodiversity, trauma, mood disorders, chronic illness, chronic pain, identity, anxiety, work stress, relationships, and life transitions. As a neurodivergent, queer, and disabled identified therapist, I understand the utmost importance of affirming of your identities and experiences. My goal is to provide non judgmental, empathetic, compassionate, and accessible care tailored to your unique needs. I enjoy supporting clients to enhance their self understanding, foster connection in relationships, and develop coping and self advocacy skills.
I am accepting and welcome new clients! My experience includes supporting folx navigate neurodiversity, trauma, mood disorders, chronic illness, chronic pain, identity, anxiety, work stress, relationships, and life transitions. As a neurodivergent, queer, and disabled identified therapist, I understand the utmost importance of affirming of your identities and experiences. My goal is to provide non judgmental, empathetic, compassionate, and accessible care tailored to your unique needs. I enjoy supporting clients to enhance their self understanding, foster connection in relationships, and develop coping and self advocacy skills.
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FAQ - About Family Therapy
What issues does family therapy help with?
Family therapy can help families navigate the complex dynamics of family life, including communication challenges and recurring conflict between family members. A therapist can help family members identify dysfunctional patterns in communication and develop healthier ways of relating. Family therapy may also be helpful during major life transitions or stressful events that affect the family system, such as grief, divorce, trauma, relocation, or a serious illness. In some cases, family therapy can support families coping with specific mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, alcohol or substance use disorders, and eating disorders. In these situations, therapy can provide education and support for family members, as well as to the individual with the mental health diagnosis.
How do I know if my family needs counseling?
Family therapy may be helpful if a family consistently struggles with conflict or communication in a way that affects daily life or relationships. It can also be beneficial when someone in the family is experiencing significant emotional or behavioral changes, such as a family member becoming aggressive, withdrawing, or struggling to cope after a traumatic event. Additionally, some concerns, such as addiction or eating disorders, may be especially important to address in the context of the family unit.
Who attends family counseling sessions?
Family counseling sessions are often attended by members of the immediate family, such as parents, caregivers, children, or siblings. However, other family members may attend when appropriate, including grandparents, stepparents, stepsiblings, or co-parents. Who attends may depend on the family’s needs, the therapist’s recommendations, and the goals of treatment.
Can family therapy be done online?
Family therapy can often be done online. Virtual sessions may be especially convenient when family members live in different locations, have busy schedules, or live in an area where family therapists are less accessible. However, online therapy may not be the best fit for every family. In-person care may be more appropriate when there are safety concerns, severe conflict, limited privacy at home, or when young children have difficulty engaging through a screen.
What therapeutic approaches are used in family counseling?
Family therapy can take different forms, including systemic family therapy (exploring how individual actions affect the family), structural family therapy (uncovering the structure and relationship dynamics of the family unit), and attachment-based family therapy (focusing on how bonds between family members shape relationships). Family therapy may also include psychoeducation, which helps family members learn more about a mental health condition and how to respond to it more effectively.
How much does family therapy cost and is it covered by insurance?
Family therapy sessions, which typically last about an hour, often range from $150 to $250 or more, depending on factors such as location, therapist experience, session length, and practice setting. In general, family therapy may cost more than individual therapy because it involves multiple participants and more complex treatment planning. Insurance coverage for family therapy varies by plan. Some plans may cover family therapy when it is part of treatment for a diagnosed mental health condition affecting one family member. However, many plans do not cover therapy for general family conflict, communication concerns, or relationship issues alone. Before starting therapy, it is important to check with your insurance provider to confirm whether family therapy is covered, what your copay or deductible may be, and whether any diagnosis, referral, or prior authorization is required.