Therapists in Spokane County, WA

I am a licensed mental health counselor who works with adults, ages 18 to 65 years. My approach is holistic which views the body, mind and spirit as interconnected. I help people to interact in more authentic ways in order to derive meaning and purpose from life, and to have more positive interactions with others. By examining patterns and habits that keep you stuck, you can increase your options and flexibility in your responses to life.

Feel worn out? I believe in creating a healing space for people to feel safe and secure to lead their own therapy journey. Creating goals and taking action toward those is empowering and has endless opportunities to grow into the person you want to be! Here you’ll find and empathetic environment to support life’s struggles; coping with stress, lack of focus, daily functioning, conquering family issues, parenting children or a negative self image. Life can be challenging and it’s important to receive support.

Every client is an ideal client as everyone is unique. Bringing out personal strength, passion, and goals, allows room for change. Whether working with someone that has insomnia and the goal is to be able to sleep at least 5 hours per night or someone who has been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder that fears abandonment; no matter the diagnosis, as a diagnosis is not what makes a person. What makes the person is what we will strive to find. "Simple Changes", are made in order to achieve the goal intended.

Take a moment before you read this, and let it sink in that just by being here, you have already taken a step towards improving your mental health. Believe that you are worthy and capable of doing that work. Therapy can be a place to increase your own understanding of yourself, identify patterns, and attend to the places that need healing. Sometimes it is difficult to hold ourselves with compassion, tune in to our own needs, and engage meaningfully with the people and world around us. In therapy, we can discover together what a vibrant and healthy life looks like for you, and how you will best be supported on that road.

I have worked with a variety of different clients with unique and diverse walks of life. I became a counselor because I believe in people's ability to grow, learn and heal. I am here to help guide and facilitate that growth, to meet you where you are to help you heal, learn and grow. I provide a space of non-judgment, that is safe to walk on your path of discovery and recovery. Life can be a difficult journey at times and for different reasons, but it helps to have someone walk along side you as you persevere through these trials. I believe in hope, that even in our darkest of days, hope is on the horizon.

We all want to belong. We want to feel capable in our lives and relationships - able to handle transitions, disruptions or disappointments. Each of us want the tools to effectively communicate what is going on inside, and have our loved ones hear and respond. We want connection - that feeling of being safe and secure. Sometimes our best efforts at connection get blocked by distress, anxiety, depression or trauma. Counseling can be a place to make sense of your experiences, and learn new ways of connecting with yourself and others, creating that security we all deserve.

I see my work with my clients as a sacred privilege and responsibility. As a therapist, it is my goal to ensure that you are provided with a safe, open environment where issues can be addressed and tackled head on. My hope is to provide you with the support and tools you need to conquer difficult times and move forward, recognizing your strengths.

You have been designed and created for excellence. This may not feel true at the moment, but you can borrow my belief for awhile. Have you found yourself frustrated that you can't live the life that you have imagined? I’m right there with you… and let me tell you, there is hope. Perhaps you struggle with self-criticism, shame, self-hatred, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, or even high levels of productivity that have all impacted your life and relationships in an uncomfortable way. You may even feel beyond help or that your life will never be what you would like it to be.

Hello there! Understanding your own story and what has led you to this point in your life can feel overwhelming, I’m here to help with that. It's important to know the truth of your own story, identify patterns and see where you might start making changes. My goal is to provide you a space where you can be your authentic self, explore old wounds, gain self-confidence, and take action to live a life aligned with your values. Oftentimes this will look like identifying boundaries, how to communicate these and honor them. Wherever you’re at in your journey of aging, spirituality, and identity is where we’ll start.

People achieve the most evolution when they feel seen, valued, and heard. This is what I strive to accomplish. My most important work is supporting others in elevating and reaching their full potential. One of my favorite things is seeing people succeed! I love witnessing people gain confidence in themselves, heal from their pain, replace unhelpful thinking patterns, and work toward their personal goals. I strongly believe that all people are capable of growth and change, no matter where they came from, or what they have been through.

Cheryl Wright M.ED, LMHC, SUDP, NCC, MAC, I have been a therapist over 12 years working with individuals who are struggling with life. It may be mental health, addiction, grief or relationship issues. My goal is to help you begin a healing journey to a more balanced self. I believe we need someone to talk to who will listen, not judge and accept us where we are. I want you to have peace, hope and make the changes you desire. I use a variety of approaches including CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused Therapy and Reality Therapy. I believe everyone deserves the very best and I tailor my approach to meet your needs.

We all have moments in life where the weight of our struggles feels too much to handle. If you are reading this, you have likely felt the exhaustion and heartache life can bring. The good news is you don’t have to carry this weight on your own. I work to create a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate environment where you can feel wholly accepted and cared for just as you are. Together, we will go on a journey of self-exploration where we identify and examine the hurts that have led you to where you are today. It is in this work together that true healing and peace can be found.

In life we face many challenges with our emotional health. We question our own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We cannot understand while moving forward seems so difficult. We start to have uncertainty with the present and the future. We begin to question if we will ever feel "normal" again. As your therapist, my goal and greatest reward includes helping my clients overcome their individual challenges, heal from trauma, and improve their overall mental health. I focus on helping clients find what "normal" really entails. This includes a confidential, safe, and trusting environment to allow clients to share their story.

I have been trained in many talk-based therapy modalities. However, I primarily use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) with my patients. Not everyone is ready for EMDR, and talk-based therapy may be a better fit.

Please know that my caseload and waitlist is currently full and unfortunately I am not accepting new clients right now. I operate my own private practice and specialize in working with teens, adults, and families by helping parents with their children, and helping adults work through their trauma. Through the use of attachment based, trauma-informed therapy, we will work hard together to address the issues and difficulties that you or your child might be experiencing.

I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults who seek support for improvement in functioning towards health and healing experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and behavioral issues. Together we build insight, coping skills, identity and esteem, and new patterns. My approach is strengths-based offering consistency, transparency, collaboration, openness, compassion, affirmation and encouragement, experience in the field, rapport and relational importance, and measurement and check-in on progress to ensure you are meeting your goals and making the progress you want to see.

My passion for helping my clients involves providing the space to feel heard, validated and empowered to commit to positive behavioral health changes for themselves, interpersonally and with the world around them. My theoretical lens is grounded through my studies and practice in humanistic theory, attachment-based theory, child development, and family systems theory. I strive to help individuals and when working with families, to develop healthier communication, interpersonal, behavioral, relational and coping skills to strengthen both their interpersonal relationships and positive behaviors, for overall mental well-being.

Cesario Larios, MA, LMHCA is a Clinical Psychology doctoral student-candidate (PsyD-C) at Antioch University Seattle. He is in his sixth year of clinical training, which has encompassed both clinical applications in therapy as well as psychological assessment. During his doctoral training with NW Family Psychology, Cesario works with clients seeking psychological assessments (e.g., ADHD, autism, complex mood), as well as assessments for the courts (e.g., parenting, domestic violence, etc.).

Connecting with others in a positive way, can be a key to helping you on your way to a healthier and happier experience. Choosing someone to empower, educate, and walk your path with you is an important step to gaining that experience. There are techniques that can be utilized in the healing process. I approach counseling, believing that YOU have the strengths and inner-knowledge you need to recover and I am here to assist in facilitating change and healing by providing support and tools to help in your process! Healthy connection is the key to a happier life!