Women's Issues Therapists in Ridgefield, WA
Life is not like a box of chocolates. Life is like a roller coaster with ups and downs, highs and lows, successes and failures. Therapy is about navigating through it. Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse and Early Childhood Traumas interfere with everyday functioning and cause us to make decisions that do not serve us well. At one point, most of our unhealthy coping tools were survival skills. They were beneficial and warranted at the time but now interfere with creating a life worth living. It's time to challenge those outdated coping tools with more useful, practical and efficient ones.
Life is not like a box of chocolates. Life is like a roller coaster with ups and downs, highs and lows, successes and failures. Therapy is about navigating through it. Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse and Early Childhood Traumas interfere with everyday functioning and cause us to make decisions that do not serve us well. At one point, most of our unhealthy coping tools were survival skills. They were beneficial and warranted at the time but now interfere with creating a life worth living. It's time to challenge those outdated coping tools with more useful, practical and efficient ones.
Sometimes life is just plain hard, but you don't have to do it alone. I believe therapy should feel supportive, collaborative, and grounded in genuine human connection. Whether you are navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, grief, or simply overwhelmed I am here to help you move forward with compassion and clarity. I bring warmth, authenticity and humor to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can feel heard, understood and empowered.
Sometimes life is just plain hard, but you don't have to do it alone. I believe therapy should feel supportive, collaborative, and grounded in genuine human connection. Whether you are navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, grief, or simply overwhelmed I am here to help you move forward with compassion and clarity. I bring warmth, authenticity and humor to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can feel heard, understood and empowered.
Supporting women and teen girls through life’s transitions with empathy, care, and mindful presence. Together, we’ll uncover the strength, clarity, and wisdom already within.
Supporting women and teen girls through life’s transitions with empathy, care, and mindful presence. Together, we’ll uncover the strength, clarity, and wisdom already within.
Everything feels hard right now doesn't it? Realizing that maybe, things are not fine and you are not ok. Maybe even coming to the hard conclusion that some of the things that you have experienced are impacting you in ways that you know are not healthy or helpful. You want to be better, but don't know how. Most of my practice is working with those in the helping field and it is HARD to seek support when you are the one typically supporting and helping. It is normal to feel alone, but I will work with you as we find your path back to yourself.
Everything feels hard right now doesn't it? Realizing that maybe, things are not fine and you are not ok. Maybe even coming to the hard conclusion that some of the things that you have experienced are impacting you in ways that you know are not healthy or helpful. You want to be better, but don't know how. Most of my practice is working with those in the helping field and it is HARD to seek support when you are the one typically supporting and helping. It is normal to feel alone, but I will work with you as we find your path back to yourself.
05/2026- Waitlist only-
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, relationship stress, or family dynamics, you deserve a therapy space where you feel understood, not rushed. I work with teens and adults who want a warm, steady, and nonjudgmental place to slow down, make sense of their experiences, and feel more grounded.
My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and intentionally paced. We honor your nervous system, your story, and your capacity.
05/2026- Waitlist only-
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, relationship stress, or family dynamics, you deserve a therapy space where you feel understood, not rushed. I work with teens and adults who want a warm, steady, and nonjudgmental place to slow down, make sense of their experiences, and feel more grounded.
My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and intentionally paced. We honor your nervous system, your story, and your capacity.
My name is Wendy Gudiel, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am currently working with adults of all ages and specialize in anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and parenting. I try to create a safe space for my clients to help them progress and start seeing changes. I also tailor an individual’s treatment by using different approaches tailored to their needs.
My name is Wendy Gudiel, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am currently working with adults of all ages and specialize in anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and parenting. I try to create a safe space for my clients to help them progress and start seeing changes. I also tailor an individual’s treatment by using different approaches tailored to their needs.
Many people come to therapy carrying silent grief, emotional overwhelm, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, or the feeling that they have lost connection with themselves somewhere along the way. At Magnolia Behavioral and Holistic Health, therapy is viewed as a safe and compassionate space where clients can slow down, feel supported, and begin healing at their own pace.
Each person’s story, loss, strengths, and experiences are honored individually. The therapeutic relationship is approached as a collaborative and grounded space where clients can feel seen without judgment while working toward greater balance, peace, and emotional safety.
Many people come to therapy carrying silent grief, emotional overwhelm, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, or the feeling that they have lost connection with themselves somewhere along the way. At Magnolia Behavioral and Holistic Health, therapy is viewed as a safe and compassionate space where clients can slow down, feel supported, and begin healing at their own pace.
Each person’s story, loss, strengths, and experiences are honored individually. The therapeutic relationship is approached as a collaborative and grounded space where clients can feel seen without judgment while working toward greater balance, peace, and emotional safety.
Immediate openings for new clients! Do you feel overwhelmed by the state of the world? Have you endured trauma you hold in secret, or repeat chaotic relationship cycles? Life can be brutal sometimes, and therapy shouldn’t make it harder. If you're tired of feeling misunderstood, unsupported, or burnt out, I'm here to help ease that burden. Together, we'll find new and healthier ways to relate to yourself and others, and equip you with coping strategies to help you get through this wild ride we call life. Life is hard enough - don’t fight through the pain and confusion alone. Please reach out - you deserve to live your best life!
Immediate openings for new clients! Do you feel overwhelmed by the state of the world? Have you endured trauma you hold in secret, or repeat chaotic relationship cycles? Life can be brutal sometimes, and therapy shouldn’t make it harder. If you're tired of feeling misunderstood, unsupported, or burnt out, I'm here to help ease that burden. Together, we'll find new and healthier ways to relate to yourself and others, and equip you with coping strategies to help you get through this wild ride we call life. Life is hard enough - don’t fight through the pain and confusion alone. Please reach out - you deserve to live your best life!
In today’s chaotic world, finding a sense of peace and stability can feel overwhelming. I’m here to help you navigate these challenges, working together to reach a place where you can confidently say, "Things may not be okay, but I’m okay."
In today’s chaotic world, finding a sense of peace and stability can feel overwhelming. I’m here to help you navigate these challenges, working together to reach a place where you can confidently say, "Things may not be okay, but I’m okay."
If you’re a Latina/o/x, you may be carrying layers of stress that others don’t always see- family expectations, intergenerational trauma, relationship strain, or the complexity of navigating identity and connection.
I work with couples, families, and individuals who want more than just coping- they want deeper understanding, intimacy, and community. Whether you’re exploring non-monogamy, healing from relational wounds, or trying to break generational patterns, therapy can be a space to reconnect with yourself and each other.
If you’re a Latina/o/x, you may be carrying layers of stress that others don’t always see- family expectations, intergenerational trauma, relationship strain, or the complexity of navigating identity and connection.
I work with couples, families, and individuals who want more than just coping- they want deeper understanding, intimacy, and community. Whether you’re exploring non-monogamy, healing from relational wounds, or trying to break generational patterns, therapy can be a space to reconnect with yourself and each other.
Ready to quiet those racing thoughts, find purpose and understanding in life? Hi! I'm Amanda. I help children, teens and adults learn skills to improve their life. It's important to have a place to grow personally, learn how to regain control of your thoughts and live your best life. I am passionate about helping others through difficult times and feel a sense of peace in their lives.
Ready to quiet those racing thoughts, find purpose and understanding in life? Hi! I'm Amanda. I help children, teens and adults learn skills to improve their life. It's important to have a place to grow personally, learn how to regain control of your thoughts and live your best life. I am passionate about helping others through difficult times and feel a sense of peace in their lives.
Hello! I use a trauma-focused lens to help people process their trauma and rebuild a sense of safety, stability, and empowerment. I specialize in anxiety and depression and have extensive history working with individuals who have experienced childhood trauma & interpersonal violence, as well as those who struggle navigating interpersonal relationships. I strive to help guide individuals in transforming their inner dialogue, feeling more connected to themselves and others, and building lasting resilience!
Healing is a deeply personal and transformative journey. I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel seen and
Hello! I use a trauma-focused lens to help people process their trauma and rebuild a sense of safety, stability, and empowerment. I specialize in anxiety and depression and have extensive history working with individuals who have experienced childhood trauma & interpersonal violence, as well as those who struggle navigating interpersonal relationships. I strive to help guide individuals in transforming their inner dialogue, feeling more connected to themselves and others, and building lasting resilience!
Healing is a deeply personal and transformative journey. I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel seen and
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating trauma, abuse, narcissistic abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns. I am committed to providing a safe, supportive environment where healing and growth can occur. My approach is collaborative, attachment-based, and relationship-focused, empowering clients to build resilience and overcome challenges. I welcome working with neurodivergent clients and those who self-identify as such. I am deeply inspired by my clients’ strengths and am dedicated to offering compassionate care that respects each person’s unique journey.
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating trauma, abuse, narcissistic abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns. I am committed to providing a safe, supportive environment where healing and growth can occur. My approach is collaborative, attachment-based, and relationship-focused, empowering clients to build resilience and overcome challenges. I welcome working with neurodivergent clients and those who self-identify as such. I am deeply inspired by my clients’ strengths and am dedicated to offering compassionate care that respects each person’s unique journey.
As both an entrepreneur and clinician, I maintain a caseload of in-person and telehealth clients while training clinicians and managing a multi-state mental health practice. I’ve worked with diverse clients and challenges, with a current focus on women navigating transitions, anxiety, depression, perinatal/postpartum issues, and OCD; children and teens facing emotional, social, or developmental stress; and families—including LDS couples—seeking support. My background includes medical family therapy and collaborative pediatric diagnostics.
As both an entrepreneur and clinician, I maintain a caseload of in-person and telehealth clients while training clinicians and managing a multi-state mental health practice. I’ve worked with diverse clients and challenges, with a current focus on women navigating transitions, anxiety, depression, perinatal/postpartum issues, and OCD; children and teens facing emotional, social, or developmental stress; and families—including LDS couples—seeking support. My background includes medical family therapy and collaborative pediatric diagnostics.
The way we see ourselves, our past and our enviornment, dictates our reality. I am passionate about helping clients see themselves and life situations using compassion, curiosity and forgiveness. Once we find what's really going on in our story, we can enhance this reality in beautiful ways. I love to work on Identity formation, spiritual/moral development and coping skills development to unveil client's natural light.
The way we see ourselves, our past and our enviornment, dictates our reality. I am passionate about helping clients see themselves and life situations using compassion, curiosity and forgiveness. Once we find what's really going on in our story, we can enhance this reality in beautiful ways. I love to work on Identity formation, spiritual/moral development and coping skills development to unveil client's natural light.
Creating a safe space for individuals to thrive, grow, and find courage to tell their story, is what I believe my role to be as a counselor. Often times we run from our pain and avoid facing what has been hurting us all these years. It is my belief that counseling provides a neutral and compassionate environment to process through this pain, and finally discover the relief we have been looking for. My hope as your counselor is to help you develop a deeper awareness and personal insight so that you may live a more fulfilling and authentic life.
Creating a safe space for individuals to thrive, grow, and find courage to tell their story, is what I believe my role to be as a counselor. Often times we run from our pain and avoid facing what has been hurting us all these years. It is my belief that counseling provides a neutral and compassionate environment to process through this pain, and finally discover the relief we have been looking for. My hope as your counselor is to help you develop a deeper awareness and personal insight so that you may live a more fulfilling and authentic life.
Are you feeling exhausted by the stress of life? Is anxiety or depression impacting your quality of life and relationships? Maybe you have past trauma or loss that needs healing so you can live life fully and authentically you. Or maybe something else has drawn you to seek out a counselor. Sometimes everything seems to be falling apart and a desperation emerges to seek change or support. Other times, nothing seems to be going wrong, but there are unsettled thoughts or emotions internally that don't line up with your outside life. Wherever you fall on the spectrum between "rock bottom" and "living the dream", you deserve support.
Are you feeling exhausted by the stress of life? Is anxiety or depression impacting your quality of life and relationships? Maybe you have past trauma or loss that needs healing so you can live life fully and authentically you. Or maybe something else has drawn you to seek out a counselor. Sometimes everything seems to be falling apart and a desperation emerges to seek change or support. Other times, nothing seems to be going wrong, but there are unsettled thoughts or emotions internally that don't line up with your outside life. Wherever you fall on the spectrum between "rock bottom" and "living the dream", you deserve support.
The clients I often work with come to a point in life where they feel disconnected, overwhelmed, over-functioning or caught in patterns that are no longer serving them the way they once did. They may struggle with food and body image concerns, perfectionism, anxiety, people-pleasing, or relationship challenges that leave them questioning themselves and feeling stuck. Many are navigating relationship stress, divorce, school demands, career demands, pressure of motherhood, burnout, or major life transitions while trying to figure out how to build or rebuild trust with themselves.
The clients I often work with come to a point in life where they feel disconnected, overwhelmed, over-functioning or caught in patterns that are no longer serving them the way they once did. They may struggle with food and body image concerns, perfectionism, anxiety, people-pleasing, or relationship challenges that leave them questioning themselves and feeling stuck. Many are navigating relationship stress, divorce, school demands, career demands, pressure of motherhood, burnout, or major life transitions while trying to figure out how to build or rebuild trust with themselves.
The common misconception is that therapy is for "crazy" or "sick" people. Instead I believe it is a chance to work with clients on how to use their challenges as opportunities for change and growth. It is also a time to better understand our view of the world, examine any relationship issues, and become better versions of ourselves. I focus on each individual's unique characteristics, instead of what a diagnosis may say about them.
The common misconception is that therapy is for "crazy" or "sick" people. Instead I believe it is a chance to work with clients on how to use their challenges as opportunities for change and growth. It is also a time to better understand our view of the world, examine any relationship issues, and become better versions of ourselves. I focus on each individual's unique characteristics, instead of what a diagnosis may say about them.
Are you feeling stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed, or lost? Perhaps you're looking for purpose, interested in exploring identity, or learning to navigate life better. My passion is in helping people develop a deeper understanding of their experiences, decrease suffering and offer guidance towards growth and inner peace. My areas of expertise include addressing low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-doubt, relationship issues, and life transitions. My disposition is caring, compassionate and non-judgemental. I want to support you in doing the work that can change your life! Are you ready to start your healing journey?
Are you feeling stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed, or lost? Perhaps you're looking for purpose, interested in exploring identity, or learning to navigate life better. My passion is in helping people develop a deeper understanding of their experiences, decrease suffering and offer guidance towards growth and inner peace. My areas of expertise include addressing low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-doubt, relationship issues, and life transitions. My disposition is caring, compassionate and non-judgemental. I want to support you in doing the work that can change your life! Are you ready to start your healing journey?
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.