Therapists in Vancouver, WA

I have a unique insight with adolescents through various work experiences. I enjoy working with couples who may be struggling in their relationship because I believe there is no problem large enough that we cannot work through. The same goes for families. The family is a fundamental building block in all of our relationships, through which all other relationships we may have can grow. I work together with my clients to create goals and helps equip them with tools to continue to grow throughout the rest of their lives. I create a safe environment in order for my clients to be able to open up and find healing in all aspects of life.

Times of uncertainty often draw our attention to our fears and anxieties, but they also illuminate the things that are most important to us. Whether you’re wanting to learn more about yourself; worrying about your child’s well-being; suffering the loss of a loved one; processing abuse or trauma; experiencing a major life transition; feeling unsatisfied in your relationships; or are just wanting more out of life, therapy may be a great place to start.

I work with children, adolescents and families. This includes family conflict, reunification therapy, and divorce. I work from a strengths based perspective, using the skills and strengths that an individual already posses to assist in managing current challenge(s) and identified goals. My work is brief in nature, I believe that most people possess the skills they need to improve their lives, but can use some guidance, education or simply some support in order to apply those skills correctly.

Sometimes we find ourselves feeling a sense of groundlessness during major life transitions, events, grief, or loss. Sometimes this groundlessness is experienced as anxiety, loneliness, relational distress, poor sense of self-worth, or insecurity. While these experiences can cause immense distress, they can also provide an opportunity to explore and get to know ourselves in ways we have not yet imagined.

I am not accepting any new clients but, I have two Intern Counselors that I clinically supervise, available for new clients. I welcome your call, it is my honor to create a safe place for you to find support amidst the storms of life.

I value being real and supportive at the same time. I love what I do as a therapist and believe in being safe, trusting and accepting, no matter what may come! My office is (ever so slightly) cluttered and often gets the term "homey & comfortable" Dogs are welcome as well, due to their positive therapeutic benefit for their people (owners, minders & guardians). I value humor (when appropriate...granted, that's open to interpretation, right??!!) and use it as the situation arises, as in a give-and-take dynamic relationship. Life-long gamer & D&D geek, btw. :)

My goal as a therapist is to be able to offer you hope. There are times in life where we become overwhelmed or confused about how to manage day to day life. It is at those times when we need someone who is empathic, caring , experienced and will truly listen to us. I know everyone has a story and it is important to be heard. I offer you the opportunity to be heard and to heal.

At times the hurt, anger, anxiety or confusion brought on by life's challenges leaves us stuck or acting ineffectively, unable to determine our best next steps. During these times it can useful to have a guide, someone to help us identify our options, discover opportunities, provide tools for overcoming obstacles, and offer support as we heal and grow. This is my role as a therapist.

Does your teen lack confidence, feel down on themselves or have low motivation? Does your teen frequently worry, struggle at school, or avoid social situations? Has your teen experienced a stressful or traumatic event that is affecting their daily functioning?

I work on helping everyone find their unique path towards success and growth. In this work I have learned that there is no "one right way" to do things and everyone has a unique and personal journey towards finding the peace, success and growth they want in themselves, their lives and relationships. My goal is to help everyone I work with find this path and walk with them as they journey through the many challenges of their lives.

While I might be a trained guide, the wilderness of your life belongs to you and my goal is to help you find ways to live in it well. The counseling relationship is a collaboration that will help you uncover the patterns in your life that are simply not working, so together we can discover a new way forward. The focus of my work is with MEN, COUPLES, and YOUNG ADULTS dealing with Stress, Depression, Anger, Sexual Addiction, Life Transitions, and relationship issues.

Hello, I hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy amidst the COVID-19 crisis. Coronavirus has triggered pervasive anxiety and is transforming how we work, live, consider our health, and engage in social interactions. I specialize in providing culturally-sensitive and empowering online video therapy with the goal of positive change. Therapy is an active platform for growth. I hope to help you process the stress and anxiety of shelter-in-place, working from home, social isolation, and the uncertainty that looms ahead while helping you to stay connected to a positive attitude.

Struggles are part of life & they don't have to take over yours! During the past 20 years, I have enjoyed helping my clients ages 18+ transform their lives, watching their self-confidence soar as they gain a deeper sense of who they really are beneath the bad thoughts & feelings. I help them develop a new positive momentum forward in their lives, with unique supportive approaches that help them create the life they want. Many of my clients have wished, hoped, and prayed for anxiety and depression to fade and had little or no relief. I enjoy helping them leave behind a life of wanting for a life of having all they need to thrive!

Hi! There's a lot of reasons that people come to therapy. Typically, the first time is always the most challenging and scary; you don't know what to expect, you aren’t sure if the therapist is going to pry in to your deepest darkest memories, and you don’t know if you will even like the therapist. Whatever your preexisting ideas are about counseling, it’s ok. I invite your fears and hopes alike. My job as a therapist is to provide a welcoming, safe atmosphere in which you feel comfortable, relaxed and free to talk about whatever it is that’s on your mind, as well as help you gain insight and make positive changes in your life.

Feeling a need to re-engage with what matters most in your life? Therapy can help you live better with your partner, feel energy to meet your daily goals, be revitalized in your work. I offer specialized, tailored and collaborative care from the p.o.v. of a seasoned clinical psychologist with personal experience in life's big transitions. Divorce and breakups, dealing with difficult people, anxiety in all its forms, family-of-origin trauma, perfectionism, burnout, work-life balance and self-discovery are many of the issues I can help with.

Counseling works best when there is an understanding of your concern and a plan of action for making positive change. I see counseling as a collaborative process; I will work with you to find ways of dealing with challenges that result in improvement for you, your partner, and for your family. My ideal client is curious about how they could live a more fulfilling life. I also enjoy working with reluctant or skeptical clients who may have had a bad experience in counseling before.