Therapists in Fairway 164th, Vancouver, WA

The greatest gift you can give your child is a healthy you . Whether you are a parent or hope to be someday, whether your children are grown and have kids of their own, this statement has value to all of us, let it motivate you to start working on a healthier you. I am a therapist specializing in Talk therapy, Neurofeedback, and EMDR. I believe that integrating these modalities makes treatment more effective than traditional talk therapy alone.

Hello and welcome to my page. Everyone here has a story that matters. Telling our story benefits us in many ways. It connects us from the past to our present lives. Instinctively we are drawn to stories. I feel honored and believe healing can take place in them. I strive to provide a safe place for you to share, reflect in them, and learn the lessons it can bring in your life.

If you are seeking guidance, it takes courage and strength. Whether you are struggling to adjust to a life transition, finding it hard to make changes last, or just ready to face your past, you do not have to find your way alone. Your thoughts, feelings and behaviors may feel overwhelming and impossible to understand or connect but I can work with you to create a space for change and help you find relief from the suffering.

Are you feeling anxious, off-kilter, or struggling with emotions? Maybe you wish you could connect to others in different ways, but you don’t know how to start. Perhaps you want to change how you relate to your child but don’t know where to begin, or are trying to cope with a loss. My philosophy is that our relationships and experiences set the tone in how we relate to others and ourselves. Uncovering unhealthy patterns in relationships and thinking can free us to change how we experience and move through life, opening us up to healing and health.

I specialize in early childhood trauma, dissociation, PTSD, and TBI. I use various assesments such as Continuous Performance Testing, QEEG (Brain Mapping), and clinical interviewing for assessment. I prefer to work with patients who have already tried therapy with several other therapists and have found therapy to be ineffective.

I regret I do not have any openings at this time. When I am able to accept new patients, I work as a licensed psychologist and board certified biofeedback practitioner specializing in helping individuals gain greater stability and flexibility in their lives through the use of psychophysiological regulation skill building and technology. People with medical challenges, chronic pain, and difficult life circumstances will experience an integrative approach that addresses both mind and body and focuses on wellness, health, and quality of life. When appropriate, we may use evidence supported technology to help you reach your goals.

Are you dealing with transitions in your life, loss of relationship, struggling with work or school, or discerning your personal values or spiritual beliefs? Are some of your struggles more long standing - having ongoing painful thoughts and feelings that interfere with your sense of self, relationships, or ability to experience life as you desire? Do you desire to feel less alone, gain perspective, and reorient to your true self? Through non-judgmental acceptance and awareness of thoughts and emotions, therapy can help us understand the pain we are experiencing, learn new ways of responding, and gain more joy in our life.

Pornography & sex addiction is real and they destroys lives! If you've been affect by porn & sex addiction you've most likely been risking your job, your family, maybe even going to jail. You've likely tried to stop but can't. It's too much! The shame and guilt are overwhelming. And, if you're reading this, it's likely you've been caught by you're wife and are being forced to get help or else!

I enjoy supporting children and families through play therapy, art therapy (and sometimes talk therapy too)! I believe in the resilience and strength of children and their families. I believe that children process the world through play, art and movement as much as, if not more than, they do through words. I believe in the power of play to help children make sense of their experiences and struggles and move toward positive change. I believe in the power of play to help families reconnect and build strong alliances with one another.

Sharing our inner experiences with someone can often feel frightening, which is exactly why I place such an importance on connection and acceptance in the therapeutic process. I aim to create a safe environment that will invite my clients to delve deeper into their personal narrative, as I truly believe we are not built to process emotions alone. As humans, we all have a propensity to grow and become our true selves, unfortunately we aren’t always gifted with the circumstances to allow it. I am passionate about creating a space for not only self-discovery and self acceptance, but to allow clients to feel seen, heard, and valued.

COUPLES! Are you feeling more like roommates than lovers? Having a difficult time relating to one another? Take comfort in knowing that you are not alone. All couples go through phases in their relationship. Sometimes couples have a difficult time moving from one phase to another and need assistance in gaining momentum. Negotiating life as a couple can be difficult. Most people want to feel connected, cared for, and understood by their mate. Sometimes it feels as though there are two strangers living together. If this is you do not lose hope...

Do you find yourself struggling to break unhealthy cycles, no matter what you do? You may be fed up with your own inability to cope and connect well with others, feeling full of shame and regret. You might not even remember a time when things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to find some clarity. You’re ready to start feeling confident and secure in your own skin. Most of all, you’re ready to find the empowerment you need to turn over a new leaf.

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.

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.

Are you LIVING or just EXISTING? Depression, anxiety, fatigue, a sudden inability to manage stress, can erode your quality of life. At Healthy Thoughts Counseling we help guide you toward engaging in LIFE again. In some cases a brain injury can be a precipitating factor to the feelings of emotional disconnection. Brain injuries occur from a blunt trauma to the brain or stroke,residual damage can also occur with the occurrence of frequent severe migraines. Our services are not limited to Brain Injury, we provide marital/relationship counseling. We help you rebuild communication skills necessary to keep the relationship alive.

Is your world falling apart because of betrayal? Betrayal shatters our worlds. Whether you are the betrayer or the betrayed, it sucks! Betrayers face lonely responsibilities & grief: realizing they shattered the soul of a person they loved because of out-of-control behaviors. The betrayed dazedly look at a million shattered pieces of the life they thought they knew & wonder if they can trust themselves or another again. Betrayal, fear, & grief traumatize us & become our constant companions. Shock often sets in. We feel isolated & alone. But help is here. You don’t have to stay stuck in this frightening & paralyzing space.