Adults Therapists in Vancouver, WA

Life can give us painful challenges. Sometimes we may need to ask for help. We can feel stuck and confused in our thoughts and feelings, and know we're not living the life we really want. We may have problems with relationships, divorce, loss, health, aging, loneliness, social or work issues. I aim to form a warm, interactive connection that is safe and supportive with a focus more on the present than the past. I support you in having more awareness and understanding to solve problems, learn to cope, and to discover the person you want to be. The primary goal is for lasting change that enriches and gives meaning to your life.

Currently, I have a limited number of late afternoon/early evening openings for clients seeking either in-person or telehealth appointments. I work with adults , age 18 and over, who have histories of trauma, including physical, sexual, or verbal abuse, and abandonment or neglect, and those going through difficult life transitions, such as divorce or loss of a loved one. Symptoms we address include depression, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and feeling disconnected from yourself or others.

I specialize in couples, children, teens and individuals. I believe that everyone can reach an optimum state of health, counseling helps individuals and families reach healthy functioning in their relationships with others. I employ an integrative approach with a strong reliance on cognitive-behavioral aspects, emotion focused therapy, solution focused therapy, as well as some Jungian methods, such as sand tray therapy, and child centered play therapy. Sand Tray Therapy is a form of expressive therapy. This non-verbal method of therapy is often used with children, but can be applied to adults , teens, couples, families as well.

I believe that we all have the power deep inside of us to make the changes that we want in our lives. Sometimes it just takes a little bit of extra support and a different perspective along the way. My counseling approach is one of care, compassion, and empathy. It is important to build a strong therapeutic relationship with my client, one that feels comfortable and free from judgment and shame. Therapy is an opportunity for expression, self-exploration, healing, and learning new skills and strategies to address the issues that are getting in your way. Taking care of your mental health is as important as your physical health.

I am telehealth only at this time. I specialize working with adults , teens, and children (6 + ) and their families. Together we can work on relationships, behavior challenges, depression, stress and anxiety problems, self worth, and trauma. I have a great interactive internet based/HIPPA safe video platform to use with children. Play in therapy allows children to communicate and learn to solve problems and change their negative behaviors. I work with adults to assist in processing unexpected life situations. Theories used in treatment: Developmental Psychotherapy, Psychoeducation, Attachment, Person-Centered,

Dr. William L. Thorbecke is a clinical psychologist working in private practice in both Vancouver, Washington and Portland Oregon. Dr. Thorbecke has many years experience treating adults , children, adolescents, couples, and families. Anxiety and depression issues are Dr. Thorbecke's primary focus, interpersonal family and couples issues, recovery from trauma, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder evaluation and treatment, adoption bonding and attachment, conflict resolution, separation, and divorce are all areas of his expertise. Treatment modalities include individual psychotherapy, family therapy, couples therapy, telemedicine, assessment, and consultation.

The choice to begin therapy can be scary. However, I believe it is brave. You, like most people, may be looking for greater awareness into your life experiences, deeper intimacy in your relationships, and more meaningful satisfaction in your life. I work with clients to find their strengths and point out how to use those strengths to find solutions. I like to bring humor into the therapy room and believe that one of the most important factors in therapy is the relationship between therapist and clients. I am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches that can be tailored to clients’ needs, but I often lean towards EFT and CBT.

Currently accepting couples only - I work with adults and couples experiencing attachment injuries and disconnection. In sessions, we will explore emotion and the way it sits in the body, understand patterns in your relationships, and utilize experiential activities that engage the parts of your self/experience that want to be heard. Ultimately, your voice, strengths, and needs will determine the route we take. Clients who are ready to take ownership of their wellness and experience deeper levels of vulnerability often feel significant change.

Life right now might feel difficult and grueling for many of us. The current state of the world may have opened up old traumas, anxieties, difficulties with depression, and relationship distress; or perhaps you are struggling with these challenges for the first time. Regardless, you are probably searching for a therapist because you are at a loss for how to cope with the wounds and demands of life that can so often feel overwhelming. I work with teens, adults , veterans, and monolingual Spanish-speakers and immigrants.

Do you feel held back by worry, fear, or past trauma? Are you struggling to break free from negative patterns in your relationships? The past few years have been challenging for many of us, but we believe that everyone has the potential for growth and positive change. Blue Leaf therapists use evidence-based strategies such as EMDR to help you overcome obstacles and live your best life. Take the brave first step towards a brighter future and contact us today.

"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans". With over 18 years in the field, I am an experienced clinician. Challenges in your relationship as a couple, dealing with an explosive child or teenager, depression, anxiety, trauma, and struggling to have a healthier, happier relationship as a couple, family or individual? Here's where you can take your first step. There is hope and things can change. I am a down-to-earth therapist with a warm and caring nature. I provide an empathetic and safe place where you can be yourself without fear of judgment.

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.

Have you not been feeling yourself, like the person you see in the mirror isn’t who you thought you were? Trauma, depression, and anxiety can create an unprecedented shift in our daily functioning. I work with teens, young adults , and full grown adults to help you discover a more meaningful way to interact with yourself and those around you that lines up with your view of what makes life worth living. Empathy and humor is central to how I interact with clients. If you’re ready to start the change in yourself, even if it seems out of reach, please reach out and let me join you on your journey.