First Choice Health | FCH Therapists in Pacific County, WA
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As a clinical social worker, I enjoy the opportunity to support, collaborate with, and empower individuals seeking to live a life of wellness. I strive to create a supportive atmosphere where you can explore beliefs, values, and life patterns that either help or hinder you in meeting your goals. So often our present thoughts, behaviors, and emotions are driven by our past. By creating awareness you can begin to change your patterns. Together we can work to identify coping skills based on your individual wisdom and strengths to overcome life challenges and help you make steps in a forward direction.
As a clinical social worker, I enjoy the opportunity to support, collaborate with, and empower individuals seeking to live a life of wellness. I strive to create a supportive atmosphere where you can explore beliefs, values, and life patterns that either help or hinder you in meeting your goals. So often our present thoughts, behaviors, and emotions are driven by our past. By creating awareness you can begin to change your patterns. Together we can work to identify coping skills based on your individual wisdom and strengths to overcome life challenges and help you make steps in a forward direction.
Online Therapists
We all face unique challenges and I recognize that no two individuals are the same. I approach each person with an open mind and a compassionate heart. My practice is grounded in evidence-based techniques like Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which I tailor to suit needs of every client.
I am deeply client-focused, prioritizing their goals, values, and experiences to create a safe and collaborative space. Through active listening, I strive to truly hear and validate each client’s story, fostering a sense of trust and empowerment.
We all face unique challenges and I recognize that no two individuals are the same. I approach each person with an open mind and a compassionate heart. My practice is grounded in evidence-based techniques like Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which I tailor to suit needs of every client.
I am deeply client-focused, prioritizing their goals, values, and experiences to create a safe and collaborative space. Through active listening, I strive to truly hear and validate each client’s story, fostering a sense of trust and empowerment.
I strongly believe that everyone can access their own wisdom and knowledge, even if negative emotions like stress and anxiety make it difficult. We all need to develop skills to improve our lives. Let's collaborate to enhance self-care in different aspects of your daily routine, including nutrition, exercise, stress management, and sleep. My aim is to teach you mindful techniques that can diminish the need for unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as stress eating or engaging in activities that cause you to feel ashamed.
I strongly believe that everyone can access their own wisdom and knowledge, even if negative emotions like stress and anxiety make it difficult. We all need to develop skills to improve our lives. Let's collaborate to enhance self-care in different aspects of your daily routine, including nutrition, exercise, stress management, and sleep. My aim is to teach you mindful techniques that can diminish the need for unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as stress eating or engaging in activities that cause you to feel ashamed.
Are you looking for a safe and affirming place where you can be your authentic self without judgment?
Therapy can help you to clarify who you are, what you believe, and the path you want to take. The act of being alive involves change and growth and therapy can help you do that in a supported and accelerated way. Life’s transitions and obstacles can be made more difficult from the interplay of intrapersonal, interpersonal, and systemic forces in your life. I am happy to use fresh eyes to help untangle difficulties in order to reset the path you would like to take!
Are you looking for a safe and affirming place where you can be your authentic self without judgment?
Therapy can help you to clarify who you are, what you believe, and the path you want to take. The act of being alive involves change and growth and therapy can help you do that in a supported and accelerated way. Life’s transitions and obstacles can be made more difficult from the interplay of intrapersonal, interpersonal, and systemic forces in your life. I am happy to use fresh eyes to help untangle difficulties in order to reset the path you would like to take!
Whether you're facing a severe crises or simply seeking direction, we will work together to help you discover and create new possibilities. As a therapist, I provide a supportive and non-judgmental stance in which you can feel safe in discussing your problems and in turn discover ways to solve those issues and create a new healthier way of being.
Whether you're facing a severe crises or simply seeking direction, we will work together to help you discover and create new possibilities. As a therapist, I provide a supportive and non-judgmental stance in which you can feel safe in discussing your problems and in turn discover ways to solve those issues and create a new healthier way of being.
Affirming Connections PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, WA 98499
I respect it takes courage to seek and partner with a therapist. My core values as a clinician are to provide others utmost respect, hope, resiliency, concern, empathy, challenge, creating a path to recovery and healing. I enjoy working with adults through age sixty-five, and children ages four through twenty-one, including families. I have been a Marriage and Family Therapist for thirty plus years, I am honored to enter with others in their healing journey.
I respect it takes courage to seek and partner with a therapist. My core values as a clinician are to provide others utmost respect, hope, resiliency, concern, empathy, challenge, creating a path to recovery and healing. I enjoy working with adults through age sixty-five, and children ages four through twenty-one, including families. I have been a Marriage and Family Therapist for thirty plus years, I am honored to enter with others in their healing journey.
Sarah Reynierse, Counselor Associate at LifeStance Health, provides compassionate and evidence-based mental health care to individuals across Washington. She works with teens, adults, and seniors, offering a safe and collaborative space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Sarah specializes in treating anxiety, PTSD/trauma, and depression, helping individuals develop the tools needed to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and self-compassion. Sarah is particularly passionate about helping individuals understand the role of fear in their lives and how it holds them back from personal growth.
Sarah Reynierse, Counselor Associate at LifeStance Health, provides compassionate and evidence-based mental health care to individuals across Washington. She works with teens, adults, and seniors, offering a safe and collaborative space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Sarah specializes in treating anxiety, PTSD/trauma, and depression, helping individuals develop the tools needed to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and self-compassion. Sarah is particularly passionate about helping individuals understand the role of fear in their lives and how it holds them back from personal growth.
Our extensive experience in mental health and marriage/family counseling enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, and psychological care. Our spectrum of care ranges from casual self exploration to more persistent mental health needs. We provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples to support your treatment goals and healing.
Our extensive experience in mental health and marriage/family counseling enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, and psychological care. Our spectrum of care ranges from casual self exploration to more persistent mental health needs. We provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples to support your treatment goals and healing.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you having problems at work, home or with others? Are you struggling with drinking, substance use, stress eating, or just taking basic care of yourself? I am here to help, by offering safe, trusting, affirmative, warm, non-judgmental counseling. Life has its challenges and as a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner I believe mutual respect, trust, empathy, authenticity and compassion are the foundation successful practice. These allow concerns to be worked through together in a safe/private space! Mental health medication and weight loss help along with counseling offered too!
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you having problems at work, home or with others? Are you struggling with drinking, substance use, stress eating, or just taking basic care of yourself? I am here to help, by offering safe, trusting, affirmative, warm, non-judgmental counseling. Life has its challenges and as a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner I believe mutual respect, trust, empathy, authenticity and compassion are the foundation successful practice. These allow concerns to be worked through together in a safe/private space! Mental health medication and weight loss help along with counseling offered too!
I work best with people who feel disconnected in their relationships. Many have tried therapy and left feeling unchanged. Some carry trauma they never unpacked. Most are simply ready for life to feel easier.
You want someone who listens, doesn’t judge, and helps you understand what you feel. You want tools so your emotions stop running your life and relationships. You want relief that lasts.
Most people come to me because they feel stuck in patterns they can’t shake. They shut down, react fast, or disconnect without meaning to. These responses usually started as protection, but now they get in the way.
I work best with people who feel disconnected in their relationships. Many have tried therapy and left feeling unchanged. Some carry trauma they never unpacked. Most are simply ready for life to feel easier.
You want someone who listens, doesn’t judge, and helps you understand what you feel. You want tools so your emotions stop running your life and relationships. You want relief that lasts.
Most people come to me because they feel stuck in patterns they can’t shake. They shut down, react fast, or disconnect without meaning to. These responses usually started as protection, but now they get in the way.
Accepting NEW clients for in-person and telehealth sessions! Give us a call today at 2537786636. Have you been dealing with anxiety or depression that has interfered with living your best life? Are you going through the stages of grief and feel stuck? ...“I don’t want to disappoint my family so I always say yes....“I am trying so hard to stay sober. If I fail at this, I will be a failure for the rest of my life” If these words resonate with you, you are in the right place!
Accepting NEW clients for in-person and telehealth sessions! Give us a call today at 2537786636. Have you been dealing with anxiety or depression that has interfered with living your best life? Are you going through the stages of grief and feel stuck? ...“I don’t want to disappoint my family so I always say yes....“I am trying so hard to stay sober. If I fail at this, I will be a failure for the rest of my life” If these words resonate with you, you are in the right place!
I have 18 years of experience in mental health. Together, we can move through your anxiety and trauma in a way that permanently changes your relationship with it. Whether it's your relationships, work, or some other overwhelming stress, I will help you create a second start for yourself. Let's work together to make lasting change for you!
I am also an approved supervisor, and can help you become an integrated and evidenced-based therapist. My PhD is in Counselor Education & Supervision and I have 8 years experience training counselors on psychodiagnostics, integrated theory, & trauma-informed care.
I have 18 years of experience in mental health. Together, we can move through your anxiety and trauma in a way that permanently changes your relationship with it. Whether it's your relationships, work, or some other overwhelming stress, I will help you create a second start for yourself. Let's work together to make lasting change for you!
I am also an approved supervisor, and can help you become an integrated and evidenced-based therapist. My PhD is in Counselor Education & Supervision and I have 8 years experience training counselors on psychodiagnostics, integrated theory, & trauma-informed care.
Humans need connection and support to thrive. My goal is to be that support as you grow, develop, and heal in the direction you want. I am not the expert of your life, you are. I strive to honor and validate your experience, while we uncover how your experiences have affected you and whether you want to do anything about that.
Humans need connection and support to thrive. My goal is to be that support as you grow, develop, and heal in the direction you want. I am not the expert of your life, you are. I strive to honor and validate your experience, while we uncover how your experiences have affected you and whether you want to do anything about that.
I believe each of us has an innate drive toward healing and wholeness, even in how we cope with pain. As we grow, survival strategies of our past can become limiting, yet we cling to them because they are what we know how to do. Distress—whether emotional or physical—tells us that unresolved trauma is surfacing. The good news is healing is possible. By letting go of what no longer serves us, we can move toward greater peace, purpose, meaning, and become who we truly are.
I believe each of us has an innate drive toward healing and wholeness, even in how we cope with pain. As we grow, survival strategies of our past can become limiting, yet we cling to them because they are what we know how to do. Distress—whether emotional or physical—tells us that unresolved trauma is surfacing. The good news is healing is possible. By letting go of what no longer serves us, we can move toward greater peace, purpose, meaning, and become who we truly are.
I have immediate openings!. Let me support you as you navigate the storms in your life. I believe in meeting you exactly where you are and working collaboratively to create a path toward greater balance, healing, and life satisfaction. With over 25 years of experience supporting people from many different walks of life, I've had the privilege of walking alongside people through some of life’s most meaningful, painful, exciting, and transformative moments. What makes my approach unique is the genuine care and connection I bring. I work from a person-centered, holistic perspective!
I have immediate openings!. Let me support you as you navigate the storms in your life. I believe in meeting you exactly where you are and working collaboratively to create a path toward greater balance, healing, and life satisfaction. With over 25 years of experience supporting people from many different walks of life, I've had the privilege of walking alongside people through some of life’s most meaningful, painful, exciting, and transformative moments. What makes my approach unique is the genuine care and connection I bring. I work from a person-centered, holistic perspective!
