Therapists in Richland, WA

I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families. Having had experience working with trauma, I often work with those that find past issues are affecting them and their relationships in the present. I also have experience working with mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, life transition issues, chronic pain and health issues, as well as many other concerns. One of my main goals in our initial sessions is to grasp an understanding of your individual identity from an empathic and non-judgmental perspective; it is important in all of our sessions that you feel heard and that your opinion is valued.

***NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS****I am passionate about people leading empowered, connected, and purposeful lives. I provide counseling services to diverse clients as they learn, change, grow, and function in increasingly inspired, creative, healthy and adaptive ways. I work collaboratively with clients in identifying needs, making changes, and practicing new skills in a safe and supportive setting. I am experienced in working with adults, couples, families, as well as adolescent clients, on issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, identity, and unwanted thoughts or emotions.

Life didn't come with a manual and sometimes we find ourselves off course or stuck, unable to move forward. A sensitive and caring approach to counseling may help you discover the thoughts and beliefs that hold you back, as we utilize a cognitive behavioral approach to therapy. I say we, because cognitive behavioral therapy is a collaborative process between equals, that challenges and changes the thoughts that work to maintain depression and anxiety. My goal is to help guide you through the process of therapy, allowing you to truly heal, as you gain access to and build upon your inner resources.

Does life feel out of control? As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist, trained in ART & EMDR, I specialize in helping individuals find hope, recovery and healing from infidelity, porn/sex addiction, partner betrayal trauma, PTSD, depression/anxiety, grief, loss, and divorce. I am licensed in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Hawaii, and my goal is to provide a safe space where clients find and give voice to their stories and achieve personal growth, empowerment, and change through self-compassion and self-care, while challenging the patterns and barriers which prevent them from living joyfully.

**Unless (Washington State) Richland School District Employee, not currently accepting new Clients.** I look forward to helping you discover how to live life in harmony with your values. I trust my clients as experts in their own life, and I'm confident our work together will help you identify, resolve, and accept life's challenges. My primary theoretical orientation is ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). I have 15 years experience as a counselor working with teens, families, individual adults, and children. I am not currently billing insurance companies.

Please email me to be added to the new client waitlist. I work with teens and young adults. We would be a good fit if you’re looking for support with: depression, anxiety, anger, mood instability, self-esteem, creating healthy relationships with others (parents & peers), teen dating violence, self-injury, or life transitions. Additionally, I treat adult survivors of intimate partner domestic violence. The focus is on personal empowerment finding increased awareness about abuse, clarity, and improved safety.

Welcome to the Practice of Jill Gerber Psychotherapist. My approach is to offer a gentle supportive environment for people who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, life cycle changes, family conflict, grief & loss, and relationship challenges. I work with individuals, couples, adolescents and families. This practice is geared to access the innate wisdom of people to attain healing and self understanding with a heightened awareness gained through the therapeutic process and relationship. Because of this, I reject a one-size-fits-all approach and work to meet people where they are presently to meet their goals.

Life can be hard. Therapy doesn't have to be. In a world full of pressure to "get it right" it's easy to feel wrong! Sometimes we are facing unchangeable circumstances. Sometimes we have hard choices to make. Sometimes we just think we're supposed to be different. I believe our greatest struggle is being torn between who we think we should be and who we are able to be. Exploring our origin stories, guiding values, and present choices allows us to align with who we are in a meaningful way. With respectful humor - mostly sarcastic jokes about life's ironies - we can work together to find who you want to be.

Does life seem to throw more at you than you can handle? Are you constantly finding yourself exhausted from life's demands? Do you find yourself feeling unmotivated, overwhelmed, or on edge? If this is you, you are not alone. I have had the privilege of working with many people that feel just the same. It's time to take your power back. I am passionate about working with teens and adults who are looking for solutions and breaking free of unhealthy patterns. Together, we can work on how to overcome these barriers and get you on to living your best life!

I am a client-centered, strengths-based therapist who brings sincerity and compassion to the process. I gained clinical experience working in Spokane Public Schools, where I developed my passion for working with children and adolescents. I also gained clinical experience working at Whitworth Marriage and Family Therapy Center where I mainly focused on College age individuals. I've discovered working within this age range is most rewarding when I can assist them in creating a healthier future. As a therapist, I am committed to providing a safe, respectful, & empathetic space for all my clients.

A central focus of my theory and practice is to help my patients recover a sense of freedom and choice in relationship to others and to the self. Being able to live fully, in spite of your circumstances, is possible. The work we do together will be to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences to discover what kind of life you wish to have, and what has prevented you from living fully, whether it be unrecovered/unresolved loss, trauma, or wounds that won't heal.