Female Therapists in Richland, WA

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Erin Darlington
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Some of the areas I have particular experience, clinical training, and expertise include: depression, anxiety, relationship issues, issues related to women , issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity, stress management, mindfulness, assertiveness, and self-acceptance.
Do you feel stuck? Need support? Lost a sense of yourself? I can help. I work collaboratively with you, and our work is driven by what you want to address in counseling. I use an interactive and empowering approach to work with you on increasing self-compassion and acceptance, improving ways of coping, increasing clarity around who you are and what you want in your life, and highlighting the ways that thoughts and feelings impact you. My goal is to help you identify and utilize your strengths to create the life that you want.
(509) 769-3273
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Richland, WA 99352
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Alba Luz Grajales
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, NBCC
Verified
Verified
I am board certified in counseling, especially enjoy working with men and women misunderstandings, and their worries. I assist clients explore their life experiences, to notice how they have shaped/affected their responses to life challenges today. The therapy that I apply heals without re-traumatizing, and successfully helps clients overcome depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, DID, or PTSD, including adult survivors of ACEs. After therapy, people find themselves spontaneously reacting to current stressors in more age-appropriate ways, utilizing their God-given inner strengths and core qualities such as self-assurance, calmness, clearness, audacity, creativity, compassion, and connectedness.
(509) 563-7823
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Kelly Woodward Core
Counselor, MA, MHP, LMHC, CPLC, CTMH
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Typically one seeks therapy when feeling sad, worried or stuck in an unpleasant life situation. You may be unable to control undesirable personal habits, engaging in unhealthy love relationships, or repeating destructive behaviors. Perhaps you find yourself constantly worrying about different things or the future finding it difficult to move on from painful past experiences. I have experience working with children, teens and adults. My passion is working with women struggling with fertility, pregnant, postpartum, peri/postmenopausal; college students, life transitions,
(509) 204-8930
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Maryann H Michaelis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW/, LCSW, CSAT, CPTT, EMDR
Verified
Verified
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.
(509) 266-0778
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Jane Poulson
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CMHS, NCC
Verified
Verified
Hi, my name is Mary Jane Poulson; I go by "Jane". I have worked in the helping profession for over 30 years with a primary focus on the treatment of depression, anxiety and trauma. I have worked with issues ranging from chronic mental disorders to major life stressors. I understand how difficult it can be to find someone to feel comfortable enough to share your inner most thoughts and feelings, and how emotional distress and unhelpful thinking can contribute to dysfunctional behaviors and conflicted relationships, perpetuating your pain. When friends or family aren't enough to help, it's time to find a professional you can trust.
(509) 612-7305
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Curtis Counseling
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, MEd
Verified
Verified
I work with clients from age 12 to age 65. I prefer to work with one client at a time, but see two clients occasionally (parent/child or partners). I can accommodate three, but I am not a family therapist. I am a good listener, and am direct with questions.
(509) 740-0450
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Katie Carter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MHP, CMHS
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
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.
(509) 619-7676
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Aundria Betts
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I currently have openings between 9am and 2pm Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. My approach to therapy is to understand you and what you would like your life to look like. Together we will work towards better understanding your needs and how to move closer to the life you want to live.
(509) 404-0233
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Peggy Ann Peterson
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I have worked in the field of mental health for over 35 years. My experience ranges from treatment of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and self-esteem issues to more severe and persistent mental health conditions. I have extensive experience treating personality disorders and enjoy working with anyone who is committed to change in their lives. Additionally, I have worked with families of those coping with mental health issues and can assist in providing them with support and education about mental health, as well as resources available to their family.
(509) 956-4640
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Unique Approach Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LSWAIC, CMHS, CPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My name is Tamara Booker and I am a Licensed Social Work Associate Independent Clinical and a Child Mental Health Specialist. I primarily provide family therapy in Richland, WA. I am also open to working individually with youth ages 14 and up, as well as parents or caregivers who need additional support. I graduated from Eastern Washington University with my Master's degree in Social Work. In addition to private practice, I work for Lutheran Community Services providing supervision to Youth and Family Peer Support Specialists for the Wraparound with Intensive Services Program.
(509) 204-8738
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Amanda k Rukavina
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Relationship with others is a primary motivating force in our lives, it is a basic need we all seek to meet in different ways. Non-judgmental collaboration with clients to help discover the emotional patterns in their lives and relationships that can cause and/or maintain distress, with the goal of creating more adaptive and fulfilling responses, is the main focus of the work we do. We will team up to identify the needs underlying your emotions and thoughts and we will work to find clearer and more authentic ways of communicating those needs so that they can finally be met.
(509) 519-2356
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Erin Reyes
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Her name is Depression. She rolls in silently like a thick fog, suffocating everything in sight. There is no joy, no motivation, no hope for the future in her wake. She brings an unrelenting heaviness with her, pain that feels as if it is never-ending. Beside her stands Anxiety. With a flick of her wrist, hearts pound, chests tighten, and thoughts spiral. Those in her path pace rhythmically, though they never seem to get anywhere. Together, they leave their victims in a never-ending cycle of discontentment. There is no rest, no relief, no escaping their debilitating touch...
(509) 940-0041
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Kensie Cleavenger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
(509) 530-8716
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Richland, WA 99352
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Kate Buffington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I believe that you are the expert of your life and have strengths that will help you reach your goals. I am here to support you in your growth, through your transitions and through the tougher times. Using a Strengths Based approach we will work together to identify the best tools that you need to get to where you want to be in life. Each person is unique and I don’t believe that any one modality is a “one size fits all”.
(509) 392-7619
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Darci Miland
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
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.
(509) 739-3532
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Healing Play
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
There are times when we find life is getting harder to manage and we run out of ways to cope with the challenges. We all need someone who will listen to us and help us find our way back to successfully managing our life.
(509) 412-3196
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Tori Chavey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CMHS, MHP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
You are the driver and I am your enthusiastic copilot. You are the one who ultimately decides where we go and my ultimate role is to be right by your side on your journey of healing and exploration. My approach is to provide psycho-education on a number of different topics as they come up organically so that you can learn in conjunction with healing. I use a trauma-informed care approach and aim to keep the therapeutic space as safe as possible: I take this very seriously and know safety must be present in order for true work to happen.
(509) 732-9327
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Katie Haynes
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Welcome. I'm so glad you're here. Taking this initial step to reach out and pursue therapy is a powerful act of self-love. I wholeheartedly believe that you have inside of you everything that you need to change, grow and heal. My role is to facilitate and support that natural resource as we work together toward your goals. I specialize in working with adults and adolescents dealing with anxiety, depression, healing from trauma (past or present), navigating a difficult life transition, or those wanting to learn more about their own emotions and relationship patterns. I only see teenagers age 15 and up.
(509) 260-2120
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Ronda Evans
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Many couples want to communicate better, and at the core, partners want to feel emotionally connected to each other. Oftentimes, the negative interaction cycles of blame-withdraw, attack-defend, demand-withdraw are actually the indicators for the loss of emotional disconnection between partners. By identifying the cycle, couples can become more open to and engaged with each other, can create new emotionally attuned connections, and can revitalize their relationship. Attention to the couples sexual relationship is interwoven throughout the couples therapy. Visit my website to connect with me more.
(509) 635-3998
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Heather Belts
LPC Intern
Verified
Verified
There are thoughts and feelings that can be hard to face alone. I provide a safe place for you to explore these internal struggles without judgment. My goal is to meet you where you're at and help you get to where you want to go. I have worked hard to develop multicultural awareness and work through my subconscious biases so that you will feel comfortable being your true self, regardless of your background.
(509) 401-8202
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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.