Veterans Therapists in Pullman, WA

Laura's ideal clients are those individuals motivated to grow, heal, learn and be challenged. Laura utilizes empathetic listening and positive regard to problem solve as she weaves in resilience training. Learn emotional regulation, communication and problem solving skills and be challenged on your perspective. Laura's experience includes working with elementary, middle, high school and university level students, who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and stress from multiple transitions. Laura is passionate about issues that impact women, children, the family, Military and Veterans.

Welcome! Are you seeking help with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, addiction, or struggling with difficult relationships at home, at work, or with family members? Are you striving to reach your full achievement potential as a student or career professional? Have you recently assumed caregiving responsibilities? Do you have a family member or friend who struggles with addiction or mental health difficulties and you desire guidance? No matter what your purpose or dilemma, I'm so glad you're here.

It takes courage to reach out and involve a counselor in your most intimate of life's struggles. I honor that courage. My goal is to provide a safe and judgment-free environment for you to process what's going on in your life. Making a connection with a counselor you trust is so important. The most important factor in counseling is the therapeutic relationship. I consider myself to be flexible and easy going. I typically think outside of the box and don't get hung up on any one modality.

Currently I am only accepting private pay clients. I am no longer working with BCBS, or premera. Don't over think it! Therapy is great! If you've gone this far, chances are you know you need the support. (Yes it can be hard, and hugely rewarding.) If you're feeling stuck and need some help, give me a call. What we think influences how we feel, many of us react from that. Before we know it, we've become habituated to a pattern of thinking, feeling and reacting. Depression, anxiety, negative thinking patterns; all of these can decrease your quality of life. These cycles can be hard to recognize and stop.

Taking the first step towards seeking therapy can be both courageous and daunting. It is natural to have reservations or uncertainties about the process. Rest assured that Sarah will be with you every step of the way, providing a caring and empathetic environment that encourages self-discovery and self-acceptance. Navigating through challenging emotions, relationships, and personal struggles can be overwhelming and isolating. You are not alone in this journey. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal development, Sarah is here to support you in overcoming life's challenges.

I would like to assist you in setting life goals, or to help you simply cope with what life is handing you in the moment. I will help you identify and develop your individual life skills in a way that is empowering not only now but in your future. It is humbling for me to be included in a client's process of personal growth. Everyone is worthy of living their best life.

Go beyond "insecure" thinking and create an enjoyable life! Offering "psychological coaching" that guides you through an understanding of how THE THREE PRINCIPLES of Mind, Consciousness and Thought are the keys to mental health by pointing you back to your INNATE WELL-BEING, INNER PEACE, and WISDOM. Experience CLARITY in LIFE PURPOSE, LOVE over fear, and FORGIVENESS in healthy relationships with self and others. Exclusive THREE PRINCIPLES-based coaching that "goes beyond" traditional psychology approaches such as CBT,DBT,EFT,EMDR, Gottman, MBSR, Nonviolent Communication (NVC), iRest® Yoga/Meditation, Hypnotherapy, Nutrition, etc...

Have you experienced being in a space where there isn’t anyone who looks or feels like you? You felt different and unwelcomed somehow... Did you experience difference in a way that made small paper cuts in your heart? Using a trauma-informed integrative approach to self-discovery and healing, I invite you on a journey to explore how your lived experiences shaped your perception of yourself and the world around you, your pattern of communication, and the relationship that you have with yourself and others. Key questions driving our work together: (1) Who are you? (2) How did you get here? (3) Where would you like to go from here?

I'm open to a broad client base but my predominant experience is with first gen college students, pro athletes & their family members. I ran the mental health services for UW athletics and am currently the consulting clinician for the Seattle Mariners and the NHL. I work best with driven people experiencing a big change. Perhaps, despite your best efforts, things aren’t working out as you’d hoped. Or perhaps you’ve gotten all you wanted and it doesn’t satisfy the way you thought it might. Though I often work with athletes I am not a Sports Psych. In fact, I don’t even follow sports! I’m here for the rest of your life and identity.

Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyways.- John Wayne Counseling can be terrifying. You may have tried counseling before and felt like it didn't work or heard about someone else's bad experience. I believe that there is no cookie-cutter way of providing therapy and no client is the same. My ideal client is one who is willing to do the work during and in between sessions. I will challenge you, make you cry, make you laugh and empower you throughout your journey of healing and building the confidence in yourself.

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, past trauma, or confusion, you are like thousands of people who have worked through these problems with my help. You may be seeking help for the first time, or maybe you've tried counseling, but you didn't get better. Or, you know something is wrong but you don't know what. I can help you! Mental health issues can be confusing. You deserve to have the help you need. Normal people can have "symptoms" or issues. Symptoms are normal responses to abnormal things that have happened in your life. Call or email me soon & we'll start finding your solutions. I promise to work hard to help you.

I deeply respect the counseling relationship and value each of my clients. I enjoy working with individuals, families, and couples to reduce anxiety, increase confidence and seek new hope and opportunities. Together we focus on repairing and strengthening relationships, improving intimacy, and learning new ways to cope and heal from trauma across the lifespan. Using an evidence-based, trauma-informed, integrative approach to therapy, together, we will work to find hope and healing and move towards thriving in your life, love, and relationships.

Some days, maybe even most days, you feel at war with yourself. You burn through all of your mental (and physical) energy just by convincing yourself to do the tasks that make you a “productive” person. Some days, you win that war and accomplish what you wanted; other days, you feel like you lost it and beat yourself up for not doing better. You may not know where to start because everything feels overwhelming and maybe failure feels inevitable. Therapy can help you by identifying where to start and improving your ability to combat the negative voices in your head.

Life is tricky... It's hard and messy and has no one right answer, especially now. Therapy is all about you figuring yourself out without judgment or expectations. Therapy with me, is a bit chaotic and messy too, like life. But trust me, the work is worth it. There is no one right way to "do" therapy or to be a client, but it is about you and what you're willing to bring to the table.

I am not taking new clients at this time.