Therapists in Sunnyside, WA

Life challenges all of us. At times we need support in recovering from our experiences and learning new skills to move into our future with hope and confidence. I offer counseling for children, adolescents, and adults individually or as families. I have experience working with grief and loss, trauma and abuse recovery, divorce recovery, parenting issues, depression and anxiety. I incorporate many different therapeutic techniques but draw more strongly from cognitive-behavioral therapy. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

Change is hard, talking about change is challenging and making change can be life altering. I believe each person is worth the hard work and is capable of the change that can allow them a new perspective and hope. I am a Child Mental Health Specialist with specialty training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for anxiety, depression & trauma. In my 20 plus years of practice, I have worked extensively with youth experiencing loss, suicidal thoughts & self harm behaviors. I am an International Credentialed Sandtray Therapist and I am working toward becoming a Registered Play Therapist.

Welcome and friendly Greetings! I hold a Master of Social Work from Eastern Washington University which was awarded in 2008. I am licensed in the State of Washington as a Licensed Social Worker Independent Associate Clinical Provider (LSWIAC). As a private practitioner my objective is to prompt respect, dignity, and individualism. I strive to establish a trusting relationship with my clients in which they can express themselves freely.

Our Behavioral Health Practice experience enables us to offer individualized and effective outpatient and psychological services. We treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples. Our treatment focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward.

08-07-2020. Currently not accepting new Clients. My desire is to provide a safe space for individuals and/or families to collaboratively address a full range of mental health Issues. I am an EMDR therapist and approach mental health with this model of care. EMDR is an effective evidenced based trauma therapy that is not limited to PTSD. Trauma is any negative unexpected experience that can leave a person feeling confused, overwhelmed, powerless and stuck. This is a broad definition that can include a wide range of experiences that are unique to each person. Symptoms are often the consequence of unprocessed memories.

Life can often feel stressful, overwhelming, and even hopeless at times. Perhaps you are going through a difficult life transition. If so, it would be an honor to be able to work alongside with you on this. I believe that having a safe and nonjudgmental space to process these stressors can be a truly transformative experience. My goal is to form a therapeutic alliance that could help you develop healthy coping mechanisms that could help you overcome these stressors as well as help you reduce barriers and find tools to enjoy a happier and healthier life.

You've felt different your entire life. You've never felt like you fit in with what was expected of you. Because of this you never really got to learn who you really are. You never had a chance to create meaning, joy, and grow into your potential. You're exhausted and it feels like you have to fight every day just for others to see and recognize you for the person you are. You feel responsible for the demands of others. You feel like you're the only one in this world who feels the way you do. You want to be able to see yourself as who you truly are.

My guess is that you are struggling with how to cope with the life that’s around you. Your relationships likely have reoccurring disagreements. You’re stuck in a pattern that you don’t understand or at least don’t know how to change. You may feel overwhelmed, tired, angry, sad. My second guess is you’d like things to change and you’re ready to find someone who can help you do that. You probably want to feel joy, peace, and that you can be fully yourself without fear of what anyone else thinks.

Emotions are the backbone that makes us who we are. I am here to help you work through these emotions rather than shutting them away and letting them ultimately consume you. I have over thirteen years of experience in the community mental health system with several different approaches including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am dedicated to serving individuals of all ages achieve their health goals. I would love to walk beside you in your journey to healing as you gain mastery of your reality.

I have been in practice of psychiatry for 15 years. I work with patients 13 and older and I offer medication management services in coordination with psychotherapy.

Have the challenges in life become overwhelming? Are you looking for helpful support for making positive changes? Do you need someone who will listen and allow you to process your own thoughts and feelings without judgement? Begin a healing journey with me through counseling. Many difficulties are effectively addressed with counseling, including depression, grief, anxiety, trauma, communication skills, decision making, and relationships with others. I will tailor my approach to help you meet your goals, in your own time, on your terms, with a caring, non-judgmental, and practical approach, in a safe and confidential environment.