Therapists in Ruston, WA

Do you have anxiety because you make, or feel pressure to make choices based on what others want? Do you want to understand your relationships and their influence on your life? Conflict with others can negatively impact your health and self-esteem, leading to chronic stress. Whether trying to figure out your place in the world or improve your relationships, now might be the time to connect with someone who can help. Continue reading to learn how working with a therapist might be your best decision.

Hello! I thoroughly enjoy working with people and feel honored when a person trusts in me their life story/current difficulties. I believe there are many different reasons to seek therapy, and that each of us have walked such unique and sometimes challenging paths to get to where we are today. I enjoy getting to know the intricacies of these paths and what has led an individual to where they are today, and from there beginning the work, collaboratively, towards where one would ideally like to be.

Pride Counseling NW provides therapy for couples, individuals, and families of ALL kinds. If you're feeling powerless in the face of your problems, unhappy in your relationships, and "stuck" in your life, we'd like to help. Let's talk about what you're good at. Let's talk about what you want. Let's talk about how to get there.

I meet clients where they are at in their personal process: your needs guide the counseling session. My depth of experience and explorations underpin my work as a clinician. My goal is for you to feel heard and understood, which allows you to make positive lasting changes. Conditions treated with success in working with younger to older adults include life dissatisfaction, anxiety, depression, grief, social isolation, relationship concerns, panic attacks, compulsive and addictive behaviors, and identity struggles. As well, I have additional training in treating women and their families impacted by postpartum depression.

Do you want support in managing the stressors in your life, getting unstuck, expressing yourself, and deepening your relationship with yourself and others? I work with adults (18+) from all walks of life who may be struggling with self-esteem, anxiety/panic, depression, grief/loss, life transitions, chronic pain/illness, college stress, relationship stress, identity issues, burnout, past trauma, and more. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist and offer gender-affirming care. I hold an inclusive and anti-oppressive lens and invite clients’ intersecting cultural identities to be acknowledged, respected, and celebrated.

Hi there! I am a licensed mental health counselor in Washington with twelve years of experience working in a variety of mental health programs. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, relationship issues, parenting skills, and have additional training specializing in work with trauma.

Whether it is healing from trauma & grief, struggling with self-worth & relationships, or feeling paralyzed with anxiety, I recognize how debilitating mental health and difficult life experiences can be on your happiness and fulfillment. As a therapist, I am passionate about helping individuals heal from all types of traumas and navigate the complexities of grief. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, or feeling dependent on others, I want to assist you in changing negative thoughts that hold you back from feeling whole and being your true self.

First, I believe it is my duty to be able to actively listen to my client, obtain a good understanding of where they are and where they want to go. Together, we will move you and/or your team or organization in the desired direction to reach your goals. As a young man growing up in North Chicago, I quickly learned that life is full of rewards and upsets, if I allowed it to happen. At 3 months old, I was abandoned by my mother, left inside of a garbage can in an alley waiting to die. However, life had other plans for me. A passerby heard my faint cries and pulled me from the garbage can. Later, I was adopted but went on to experience years of physical and emotional abuse by my adopted mother. At the age of 12, I ran away from home and was placed in foster care. I was adopted again, but I experienced more mental and physical abuse. I dropped out of the 9th grade and began running away again. At the age of 16, the authorities declared me an emancipated teenager. With a story like mine, you would probably think there was no hope for finding happiness or for finding quality of life. However, I have learned to use my negative experiences as a testimony to reach out and help others.

S. Todd Stringham, LMHC, received his Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University in 2016, and has been working for Comprehensive Life Resources as a therapist in Tacoma. Todd's eclectic style draws from a variety of techniques that include: (ACT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, (DBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy, (EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and (MI) Motivational Interview. He works with adults suffering from anxiety disorders including phobias and OCD, depression, trauma, stress and adjustment disorder.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Everyday stressors and relationship losses can leave you feeling disconnected from others, anxious or depressed. Whatever you are going through, I am here to help empower you with support, acceptance, and empathy. Let me help you align with your strengths, confront old patterns that impede your progress, learn new ways to interact in relationships, and deepen your self-understanding.

I am committed to helping adult individuals and couples find deeper understanding, connection, and peace in their lives. I work with adults on anxiety, overwhelm, loneliness, relationship issues, conflict, life changes and transitions, dating, parenting, friendship, identity work, and more. My work focuses on first identifying and communicating emotional experiences; and then tracking and disrupting patterns that occur individually and in relationships. I believe in collaborating side by side to define and work toward your goals together.

I am currently accepting new clients in Arizona & Washington (telehealth only.) It takes courage to share your story, and to accept help from someone. In counseling, I believe that everyone has the ability to face difficult situations, overcome challenges and learn new skills. My philosophy is rooted in the belief that mental and emotional well-being are integral to overall health, and that therapy can be a powerful tool for achieving this balance. I take a holistic and trauma-informed approach to treating depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, marital and family conflict, pregnancy and postpartum adjustment, and parenting challenges.

Now accepting new clients. Full time hours Mon - Fri. And by appointment, morning, evening, weekend hours. Helping you determine where you are feeling stuck with some part of your health and wellness. Ready to partner with you to help you get unstuck. I’ll hold your concerns with deep compassion. I’ll listen actively. I’ll work with you to address what’s most important to you. I will meet you where you are with dignity and respect, to connect with you. Then, we work together to tailor recovery and wellness work that best fits your needs, leaning into the work. Through hope and transformation, you can heal, grow, and thrive.