Anxiety Therapists in Port Townsend, WA
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Jo Hadlock-King
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, RCST, LMP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
For 30+ years I have worked with adults seeking relief from depression,
anxiety
, relationship strains, loss, addiction. For all my clients, healing is integral: we attend to troubling emotions, patterns of thinking, body sensations and spirit. My study of biodynamic craniosacral therapy, a gentle touch therapy, confirmed for me that within each of us there is inherent health. We learn to listen and align with this health, building on already existing resources, creating a new trusting connection and learning new skills.
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Elisabeth Heiner
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello! Thank you for taking time to take care of yourself through therapy. I provide treatment for adults, adolescents, children, and couples. My specialties include
anxiety
, depression, PTSD, anger management, and adjustment disorders, as well as behavioral issues and trauma in children.
Kelley Swanstrom
Counselor, MAC, LMHC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
*Limited Spaces Available* Do you feel disappointed, drained of energy, or lonely? Have you recently faced a transition and are struggling to get your life back on a rewarding path? Do burdensome emotions or racing thoughts interrupt you throughout your day? Are you feeling disconnected or unsatisfied in your relationships? Do you wish you could live a calmer more connected life and still be true to yourself? Would you like to achieve more, grow more, and feel more alive? Depression,
anxiety
, trauma, and grief can cause ongoing pain that takes you to places you never meant to go.
Patricia Bolen
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CMHS
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I can equip you with practical tools to reduce
anxiety
, build resiliency, and soothe your nervous system.
I specialize in guiding individuals through trauma, transition, and transformation. My mission is to help people empower themselves and promote their well-being by providing a nurturing and safe environment for strength-based, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and compassionate counseling. Together, we will draw from a range of techniques and collaborate to find the best approach for you. This may include traditional talk therapy, as well as other forms of therapy such as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness.
Waitlist for new clients
Lynn B Gilman
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CCHT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Are you overwhelmed by the pandemic? Do you have relationship issues? Are you challenged by
anxiety
, depression, or
fears
? Do you suffer from low self esteem or confidence? Do you have trouble setting boundaries? Are you going through life transitions, or just feeling stuck? Do you have unhealed trauma? Would you like to explore what your life's purpose is? Those are the issues that I specialize in, and I would be happy to help you navigate and heal them.
Not accepting new clients
Gillian Farrell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified
Verified
The world is hard right now. The collective and individual trauma that we all face can be suffocating and lonely. Grief,
anxiety
, depression: they are all heavy and hard to carry without help. Maybe you've gotten help before and are back to a similar place. Maybe you are scared to reach out and share your experience with someone you don't know. Sometimes we just need a little perspective and other times we need someone who can do the hard work of helping us become our authentic self. Whatever your situation is, I am here for you. Big issue or small, you matter to me.
Waitlist for new clients
Andrea Knutson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I support adults experiencing depression,
anxiety
, and other symptoms of trauma utilizing an evidence and strength-based approach.
Have you been to talk therapy for traumatic experiences in the past only to have symptoms resurface over time? Do you feel disconnected from others or live with ongoing shame and guilt? Maybe you feel anxious, depressed, or triggered by everyday situations resulting in confusion and fear? I offer powerful somatic and mindfulness-based interventions like EMDR, Safe and Sound Protocol, and Brainspotting, along with traditional therapy, to guide you as you make use of your own innate healing properties to experience relief and wellness. I work creatively with each client to incorporate the modalities that feel safe and most beneficial.
Freida Fenn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CMHS
Verified
Verified
Relationship Problems, Depression,
Anxiety
, Stress, can wear down our resilience.
I assist Couples, Individuals, Teens and Families. See my website: fenntherapy.com. I provide emotional support, practical communication tools and emotional coping skills. Together, we create a treatment plan for positive change. Unresolved family issues, trauma, stress, couple conflicts, parenting challenges, life transitions and changes in your primary relationships can get you down. You deserve support and help to heal. I create a safe place for you to create the healthy changes you desire. I look forward to meeting you.
Sadie Bingham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Is
anxiety
, overwhelm & past trauma making you feel like the walls are caving in? You’ve done everything “right” in life, only to realize that hasn’t made life any easier. Maybe you are one of those high achievers that succeeds at everything, or a people-pleaser terrified of confrontation. Either way – you feel out of control & ashamed, because - why can’t you figure this mental health stuff out? On top of all this, you are at a time of great transition, change & growth. Learning how to be an adult in a scary & unpredictable world can feel very lonely & sometimes crushing. Especially a world that seems like it’s going off the rails.
Paige Jones
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
You may be seeking change, healing, or understanding as you exist in the relationships and situations around you. Whatever your reasons may be, my hope is to provide a safe space for transformation to occur. I work within the context of relationship, believing they are what shape us, harm us, and ultimately heal us. Therefore we will work together as we explore opportunities for you to step further into your own voice and longings, finding freedom from
anxiety
, stress, depression, and fear. Making the decision to enter therapy is admirable. I look forward to meeting you wherever you may be.
Waitlist for new clients
Makiko Guji
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals and couples over 25 to help them with variety of issues including
anxiety
and stress, relationship, grief and loss, cultural adjustment, parenting, careers, and spiritual growth.
As you are in the process of looking for a therapist, you may already be half-way through resolving your issues. It is said that client's readiness and willingness to make changes is the strongest indicator of successful therapy outcome. As a therapist, I will accompany you in the journey of actualizing your fullest potential by assisting you to develop internal and external resources such as the sense of freedom, choices, healthy sense of self, responsibility, managing life balance, and strong support systems and relationships.
Not accepting new clients
Mindy M Maxwell
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
My areas of experience include depression,
anxiety
, PTSD, grief & loss, Schizophrenia, trauma, anger management, self-esteem, domestic violence, Veteran’s issues and living with a disability.
Are you feeling stuck where you are currently? Are you feeling like the path forward is not clear to you? You might be considering a big change in your life and wondering what steps to take. I can help you clarify where you have been and what your strengths are to shape your bright future. Together we will explore what options are available to you as you move through this time. My goal is to support you as you change, grow and clarify your future. I provide a supportive, collaborative counseling environment for individuals (18+). I am LGBTQIA+ and gender affirming.
Kristin Warner Counseling PLLC
Counselor, LMHC, ATR-BC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
With 17 years of experience treating
anxiety
, depression, and trauma in both youth and adults, I continue to learn and train in evidenced-based and cutting-edge interventions in mental health treatment.
I believe the most successful outcomes in counseling and psychotherapy include the development of a trusting therapeutic relationship. My approach to this is having genuine acceptance, respect, and empathy toward those who are looking for help. Whether you are going through a difficult transition in life, having relationship problems, struggling with
anxiety
, depression, or trauma, finding the right therapist for you is part of the solution. Depending on what your needs are, I can help you navigate this experience of working on what you want to resolve or change in your life.
Tom Freeman - N. W. Family Psychology
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Freeman has extensive experience working with adolescents and adults suffering from depression,
anxiety
, trauma, grief, relationship issues, sexual/gender questioning (ICATH model), and the development of mindful awareness.
Tom Freeman, LMFT, is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist, having worked as the director of programs in community mental health, a research associate in behavioral health at a major Seattle research institute, and in private practice. He has worked in creative modalities with children for the past 25 years and has provided individual and couple's counseling, family counseling, and facilitated group counseling sessions. Most recently, he has gone through advanced training in dispute resolution and functioned as a mediator in small claims court for the Dispute Resolution Center of King County.
Maxwell Counseling
Counselor, MA, MHP, LMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Struggling with pain, depression,
anxiety
on your own is very challenging and so I am here to help guide you to a better path.
I am taking on new clients that are Veterans, Medical professionals, police officers, or firefighters. I'm eclectic in my therapeutic orientation and because of this I'm able to help people through many different emotional issues, ranging from grief or loss, depression, and
anxiety
. I teach coping skills that help regulate a persons emotions. I have developed skills that help me tailor therapy to meet your personality and mental needs.
Not accepting new clients
Teresa Shiraishi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I consider it the deepest honor to walk along side someone in their healing journey. Whether you are struggling with
anxiety
, depression, trauma, grief or relationship issues - I am here to help. I believe that each person is an expert in their own lives and has what they need to heal. My role is to help you discover what you need and support you in achieving your goals. I am committed to creating a welcoming environment for those with marginalized identities.
Kolby Gambill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you struggling with
anxiety
, depression, trauma, grief, or another life challenge? I see individuals age 18 and over for counseling in my office located in Port Hadlock, Washington.
Jen Daugherty
Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Feeling exhausted from the chatter in your mind? Reworking that thing you said last night, "what if..." Worrying about what will happen tomorrow or next year? Sleep can restless or evasive when
anxiety
is high. Would your friends and family be shocked by the comments, self -recrimination, and judgments floating around in your head? It can be exhausting keeping up the pretense of having it all-together. You probably mostly do have it together: great job, friends, a loving partner. But you wonder why it's not more more enjoyable? Or maybe two or three areas of your life and fantastic but that missing piece is leaves you longing.
Shelley B White
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you have
anxiety
, would like freedom from past experiences, are grieving or love someone who is addicted to alcohol/drugs, I can offer a safe environment and partnership for healing and growth.
Asking for help and finding the support you need is a courageous act and I applaud you for beginning, or returning to, a healing path. Having been in the mental health field for over 30 years, I am certain there is a path of healing for those who want to change their lives. I'd be honored to walk that path with you.
Tait Gray Counseling
Counselor, LMHC, SOTP
Verified
Verified
I'm interested in working on your goals and helping you change perspective on any self-defeating thoughts you might have. Talking about a problem, issue or concern can be cathartic.
Anxiety
and depression are all too common in today's fast paced technology driven culture. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy takes on multiple evidence based therapeutic approaches that can help you be the best version of yourself.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.