"People seek counseling for a variety of reason. Some struggle with a chronic mental illness, others are dealing with the day-to-day challenge of life. Counseling allows one to work with an unbiased, non-judgmental professional to support you & help you empower yourself to live a happier life. I enjoy working with everyone regardless, of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, spiritual practice, age or sexual orientation."
"People seek counseling for a variety of reason. Some struggle with a chronic mental illness, others are dealing with the day-to-day challenge of life. Counseling allows one to work with an unbiased, non-judgmental professional to support you & help you empower yourself to live a happier life. I enjoy working with everyone regardless, of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, spiritual practice, age or sexual orientation."
"Free yourself from the anxiety trap! Anxiety, panic, worry and stress can hold people back from performing in life. It can hold people back in school, from getting the job they want, getting promoted, and flourishing in relationships. Trying to escape anxiety can lead people to doing things they wouldn't normally do. When people are frozen with fear they are not living life fully as their authentic selves. Working with a therapist can break you free from anxiety. I've helped so many people work through these feelings to go on to be more successful in their lives."
"Free yourself from the anxiety trap! Anxiety, panic, worry and stress can hold people back from performing in life. It can hold people back in school, from getting the job they want, getting promoted, and flourishing in relationships. Trying to escape anxiety can lead people to doing things they wouldn't normally do. When people are frozen with fear they are not living life fully as their authentic selves. Working with a therapist can break you free from anxiety. I've helped so many people work through these feelings to go on to be more successful in their lives."
"That voice in your head is back. "Why is this happening?" "How did things get so turned around?" "Won't this ever change?" In the heat of things, you hear "Why don't they understand me?" Later, you hear "What's wrong with me?" You're seeking connection, but keep finding frustration, sadness, and loneliness. Sitting in a place of sadness and uncertainty makes it hard to see a path back to connection, to being where you'd hoped to be all along."
"That voice in your head is back. "Why is this happening?" "How did things get so turned around?" "Won't this ever change?" In the heat of things, you hear "Why don't they understand me?" Later, you hear "What's wrong with me?" You're seeking connection, but keep finding frustration, sadness, and loneliness. Sitting in a place of sadness and uncertainty makes it hard to see a path back to connection, to being where you'd hoped to be all along."
""This Sky,where we live is no place to lose your wings, so love, love, Love."- Hafiz My specialty is working with clients who have a desire to incorporate a contemplative (meditation) spiritual practice while working on pressing psychological issues. Relationship, depression, a general malaise, career questions, spirituality, meditation, personal growth? I welcome work on all these..feel free to give me a call and we can see if it is a fit.."
""This Sky,where we live is no place to lose your wings, so love, love, Love."- Hafiz My specialty is working with clients who have a desire to incorporate a contemplative (meditation) spiritual practice while working on pressing psychological issues. Relationship, depression, a general malaise, career questions, spirituality, meditation, personal growth? I welcome work on all these..feel free to give me a call and we can see if it is a fit.."
"With 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist, my style is warm, compassionate and highly focused. I lean on a Developmental framework in nearly every area of your life: some areas are highly developed, others underdeveloped. I work with a traditional social work Strengths Based perspective, which means that I look for what you do well, and how you have successfully coped in the past. With a Cognitive Behavioral structure, we also look at which behaviors you might want to alter, as well as the thinking distortions that tend to be underneath our areas of dysfunction."
"With 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist, my style is warm, compassionate and highly focused. I lean on a Developmental framework in nearly every area of your life: some areas are highly developed, others underdeveloped. I work with a traditional social work Strengths Based perspective, which means that I look for what you do well, and how you have successfully coped in the past. With a Cognitive Behavioral structure, we also look at which behaviors you might want to alter, as well as the thinking distortions that tend to be underneath our areas of dysfunction."
"We often go to counseling when we are seeking something; whether it be healing, insight, peace within ourselves, healthy relationships, or a sense of wholeness in our lives and selves. Anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, experiences from our past, relationship struggles, and other emotional challenges may get in the way of our ability to find that which we seek. Identifying, understanding, and healing from that pain can help us to achieve an increased sense of contentment and peace within our lives, and increased ability to manage events and relationships that can often be difficult."
"We often go to counseling when we are seeking something; whether it be healing, insight, peace within ourselves, healthy relationships, or a sense of wholeness in our lives and selves. Anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, experiences from our past, relationship struggles, and other emotional challenges may get in the way of our ability to find that which we seek. Identifying, understanding, and healing from that pain can help us to achieve an increased sense of contentment and peace within our lives, and increased ability to manage events and relationships that can often be difficult."
"Scott Robbins graduated from Argosy University in Seattle, with a Masters in Counseling Psychology. Scott is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, (LMHC), Mental Health Professional (MHP) and a Children's Mental Health Specialist (CMS). Scott has 15 years' experience as a public school teacher. He also has a Masters Degree in Education with an emphasis in Instruction and Curriculum Development from Lesley College, in Cambridge Massachusetts. He has coached middle and high school football for 19 years. For 8 years he was a Young Life Area Director in Lewis County, WA and Sacramento, CA."
"Scott Robbins graduated from Argosy University in Seattle, with a Masters in Counseling Psychology. Scott is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, (LMHC), Mental Health Professional (MHP) and a Children's Mental Health Specialist (CMS). Scott has 15 years' experience as a public school teacher. He also has a Masters Degree in Education with an emphasis in Instruction and Curriculum Development from Lesley College, in Cambridge Massachusetts. He has coached middle and high school football for 19 years. For 8 years he was a Young Life Area Director in Lewis County, WA and Sacramento, CA."
"I enjoy helping couples learn to communicate better and get their needs met in a relationship. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman's research about what makes marriage successful; I can help you create a stronger, more loving relationship."
"I enjoy helping couples learn to communicate better and get their needs met in a relationship. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman's research about what makes marriage successful; I can help you create a stronger, more loving relationship."
"I work with couples, including couples dealing with trauma or affair recovery. I also work with individual trauma survivors including individuals with PTSD. I have training and experience working with veterans, victims of sexual assault, and individuals with anxiety, PTSD, and depression."
"I work with couples, including couples dealing with trauma or affair recovery. I also work with individual trauma survivors including individuals with PTSD. I have training and experience working with veterans, victims of sexual assault, and individuals with anxiety, PTSD, and depression."
"*1/2019, accepting new clients, scheduling weekdays, evenings, & weekends* I believe there is an opportunity for healing within the suffering we experience. Counseling can be a chance to look directly at what is happening and how it is impacting you. I think it is in this looking that growth and change happens. People I’ve worked with have shared they feel like they've found themselves after feeling lost, discovered strengths they didn’t know they had, and found ways to change the behaviors, relationships, thoughts, and feelings that they had felt hopelessly stuck in. "
"*1/2019, accepting new clients, scheduling weekdays, evenings, & weekends* I believe there is an opportunity for healing within the suffering we experience. Counseling can be a chance to look directly at what is happening and how it is impacting you. I think it is in this looking that growth and change happens. People I’ve worked with have shared they feel like they've found themselves after feeling lost, discovered strengths they didn’t know they had, and found ways to change the behaviors, relationships, thoughts, and feelings that they had felt hopelessly stuck in. "
"Therapy is unique for each person. Respect and understanding are vital in helping each person. Solution-focused to help solve problems. * * * * * Available to provide parent custody evaluations, write a report, and testify as an expert in divorce proceedings."
"Therapy is unique for each person. Respect and understanding are vital in helping each person. Solution-focused to help solve problems. * * * * * Available to provide parent custody evaluations, write a report, and testify as an expert in divorce proceedings."
"I have 20+ years of clinical experiences treating a wide range of behavioral health conditions in various clinical settings. I have worked with ages ranging from children to elderly populations, in addition to providing consultation to medical teams. I have in-depth experiences working with military service members and their family. My approach to therapy is meeting clients where they are from a place of empowerment and providing a safe and nurturing place where clients can gain insight while developing adaptive skills and resiliency to apply in their own lives."
"I have 20+ years of clinical experiences treating a wide range of behavioral health conditions in various clinical settings. I have worked with ages ranging from children to elderly populations, in addition to providing consultation to medical teams. I have in-depth experiences working with military service members and their family. My approach to therapy is meeting clients where they are from a place of empowerment and providing a safe and nurturing place where clients can gain insight while developing adaptive skills and resiliency to apply in their own lives."
"Getting to the heart of intense emotions and changing the status quo can be frightening. Yet, so is the idea of remaining in a place that is no longer sustainable. You know it’s time to stop trying to fill that void with what is no longer working. It can be very difficult to step out of expectations and into your authentic self. The decision to seek professional therapy and create movement in your life says you are ready. Anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors and negative relationship patterns can become so overwhelming that we feel distrust in everything, especially ourselves. "
"Getting to the heart of intense emotions and changing the status quo can be frightening. Yet, so is the idea of remaining in a place that is no longer sustainable. You know it’s time to stop trying to fill that void with what is no longer working. It can be very difficult to step out of expectations and into your authentic self. The decision to seek professional therapy and create movement in your life says you are ready. Anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors and negative relationship patterns can become so overwhelming that we feel distrust in everything, especially ourselves. "
"In the words of Thoreau, "Go confidently . . . live the life you've imagined." Do you wish you were more confident, less anxious, no longer feeling depressed -- or stuck? Would you like to better understand yourself and others? Few things help more in this process than a relationship with a trusted and skilled therapist. With nearly 30 years experience, I am committed to the highest standards in comprehensive mental health care. I work with individuals and couples to help heal depression, relieve anxiety, reduce stress, improve relationships, process grief and loss, and navigate painful or challenging life transitions."
"In the words of Thoreau, "Go confidently . . . live the life you've imagined." Do you wish you were more confident, less anxious, no longer feeling depressed -- or stuck? Would you like to better understand yourself and others? Few things help more in this process than a relationship with a trusted and skilled therapist. With nearly 30 years experience, I am committed to the highest standards in comprehensive mental health care. I work with individuals and couples to help heal depression, relieve anxiety, reduce stress, improve relationships, process grief and loss, and navigate painful or challenging life transitions."
"I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist who believes that everyone has the capacity for personal growth and continued development. Life often throws us challenges and it is normal to feel overwhelmed during these transitions. This is where I can help. I have extensive training and experience with individuals, couples, children, and families. I utilize a youthful approach to everyday struggles, coupled with my determination to support you through your journey. My clinical experience ranges from ages 4-78 years of age, and I currently take Regence insurance."
"I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist who believes that everyone has the capacity for personal growth and continued development. Life often throws us challenges and it is normal to feel overwhelmed during these transitions. This is where I can help. I have extensive training and experience with individuals, couples, children, and families. I utilize a youthful approach to everyday struggles, coupled with my determination to support you through your journey. My clinical experience ranges from ages 4-78 years of age, and I currently take Regence insurance."
"I am a compassionate therapist who believes that change is always possible! Whether you are struggling personally or have relationship problems, this may be an opportunity for growth in your life. I do not practice "one size fits all" therapy. I believe each client is unique, and that therapy is most helpful when it is customized to your specific personality, problems, needs, and goals. As your therapist, I will prioritize understanding what your current needs and issues are, and will spend some time getting to know you and your history in order to provide you with appropriate personalized care."
"I am a compassionate therapist who believes that change is always possible! Whether you are struggling personally or have relationship problems, this may be an opportunity for growth in your life. I do not practice "one size fits all" therapy. I believe each client is unique, and that therapy is most helpful when it is customized to your specific personality, problems, needs, and goals. As your therapist, I will prioritize understanding what your current needs and issues are, and will spend some time getting to know you and your history in order to provide you with appropriate personalized care."
"My approach to counseling is warm and open, traditional and non-traditional. I have experience working with: teens and adults entering college for the first time, community members wanting to gain social awareness, marginalized individuals, and people who are experiencing or have experienced trauma, grief, or loss. My goal is to work with you toward your health and healing. "
"My approach to counseling is warm and open, traditional and non-traditional. I have experience working with: teens and adults entering college for the first time, community members wanting to gain social awareness, marginalized individuals, and people who are experiencing or have experienced trauma, grief, or loss. My goal is to work with you toward your health and healing. "
"Coming into counseling can be an unnerving idea. I find most people are looking for a change in their life. They want to feel better or for things to be going better. But they're often not sure how to get started. I like to look for people's strengths and help them change patterns they've unknowingly been playing out in relationships, in the work place, in parenting or in life. I like to meet people where they're at and help them honor and attend to their own rhythms."
"Coming into counseling can be an unnerving idea. I find most people are looking for a change in their life. They want to feel better or for things to be going better. But they're often not sure how to get started. I like to look for people's strengths and help them change patterns they've unknowingly been playing out in relationships, in the work place, in parenting or in life. I like to meet people where they're at and help them honor and attend to their own rhythms."
"Having trouble deciding whether or not to go to therapy? The process of seeking and making the decision to come to counseling can be a challenging one. Through a warm and caring approach, my hope is to ease some of these concerns around starting our work together in order to build a strong therapeutic relationship that will aid you in progressing towards your goals. "
"Having trouble deciding whether or not to go to therapy? The process of seeking and making the decision to come to counseling can be a challenging one. Through a warm and caring approach, my hope is to ease some of these concerns around starting our work together in order to build a strong therapeutic relationship that will aid you in progressing towards your goals. "
"Self awareness and Self compassion are keys to a life fully lived. Anxiety, depression, relationship issues, etc direct your attention to the areas of your life where you are ready to grow. These challenges invite you to reassess the choices you make and how you make them, to come into greater alignment with your life purpose and joy. It is my joy to be a warm, open, safe and empowering presence with you, and to accompany and guide you to your own internal wisdom and clarity."
"Self awareness and Self compassion are keys to a life fully lived. Anxiety, depression, relationship issues, etc direct your attention to the areas of your life where you are ready to grow. These challenges invite you to reassess the choices you make and how you make them, to come into greater alignment with your life purpose and joy. It is my joy to be a warm, open, safe and empowering presence with you, and to accompany and guide you to your own internal wisdom and clarity."
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