Therapists in Richland, WA

Are you ready for change in your life? I work with clients to discover and release obstacles that stop us from living life from a centered, effective place. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or feeling overwhelmed by the demands of your life, I can help you to discover new ways to thrive.

Struggling in your relationships or within yourself? Seeking ways to foster healthier connections? I'm here to assist! Through attentive listening, I guide clients in understanding life challenges and uncovering root causes of distress.

My ideal client is tired of being stuck. They feel like they've been in motion, but haven't really moved. They have begun to recognize that the things they have tried just aren't cutting it. As difficult as this may be to admit, they recognize they need help.

People sometimes endure significant pain in silence for a long time before reaching out for help. When that day arrives, reach out to a helping professional with the skills and experience needed to guide people of all ages, from all walks of life, through all kinds of difficult life transitions. I am a dynamic and flexible helper who understands that we live in complicated times and that much-needed change and healing can only be achieved through a strong alliance between myself and my clients. YOU are the ultimate expert and author in your own life; my role is to guide you towards finding your own truth.

I have over twenty two years experience working with adults, adolescents, and families in behavioral and community mental health. However, the last twelve years have been the most gratifying as I have had the privilege to practice directly as a mental health therapist. My approach focuses on working collaboratively with clients to find the change, growth, peace of mind, and general sense of well being they seek, as well as to help work through the challenges that life can present.

YES, Life Can Be Different! I know that you want to live a better life! The problem is that what you need can look very different from what others need. Perhaps, you are experiencing pain from mental illness or broken relationships, and you are looking for a healing guide. You may be feeling unsatisfied and unfulfilled with your life, and instead, you desperately crave an inspiring and fulfilling life. Maybe, your business growth has plateaued, or your team has stagnated, and you are searching for help to change. Whatever your path, I believe that life can be different!

My professional life has been dedicated to the easing of psychological suffering, particularly the suffering caused by the ravages of depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, and addiction. Our personalities can be badly damaged by early traumas and disrupted early attachments, and our emotional reactions, behaviors, and addictions, large and small, are typically our desperate methods of coping with the pain. By learning new ways of managing our feelings, responding to others, and healing our memories, we can grow and develop towards our best selves.

I believe that people can grow, learn and persevere through challenges in life. As your counselor, I am passionate about working with you to achieve your goals. I strive to create a warm environment and empower all clients, whether children, adolescents, or adults. Each person has an immense amount of strength to achieve their goals, and I will support you along the way. Email is the quickest way to communicate about services.

Facing emotional challenges can make you feel alone and lost. When people can’t physically see the wounds you carry you can wonder if you’re the only one, that you’re “just this way” and there’s nothing to be done, you’re broken. You have every right to feel what you’re feeling, your emotions, actions, thoughts, all of it makes perfect sense given what you’ve gone through AND change can happen. I want you to feel accepted while we push for change together. I don’t believe anyone is broken even when we feel that way sometimes, I believe we face challenges and challenges can be overcome.

I am currently Focusing on Military Veterans in my practice: We can all use a little help now and then. I bring a diverse skill set of life and counseling experience. I grew up with a tumultuous household in a small community. I joined the military at a young age and have lived and worked throughout the world. I have had my own family, raising children weathering many successes and failures in the process. I have experienced counseling as a client; my personal experience enhances my great respect for my clients' vulnerability in our sessions. I am a fellow traveler in life, as you learn and grow so do I.