Therapists in Vancouver, WA

I am deeply passionate about helping people feel better and experience RELIEF from intense emotional pain and suffering. As a therapist, I am no stranger to deep suffering. In fact, it has been the single most powerful catalyst to who I have become, personally and professionally. I LOVE this work. Nobody escapes trauma in this life. To be human is to suffer. But we can learn how to manage and navigate the things we can't control. We can HEAL from our pain. We can rise from the most desperate of circumstances. We can become FREE. I carry a continual burning torch of hope and light for every sacred person I sit with. I believe in you.

As a licensed marriage and family therapist I specialize in sexual addiction work for men and women transitioning from sexual addiction to healthy sexuality, and partners and couples dealing with sexual addiction. Groups provided: sex addiction, partner of sexual addict, couples dealing with sexual addiction, and love addiction. Strong focus on couples counseling, premarital counseling using Prepare/Enrich assessment tools. Expertise with sexual therapy for couples and individuals. Specialty dealing with narcissistic people and assisting clients with great transitional challenges. I am a highly dedicated counselor and therapist partnering with my clients to successfully move forward in their lives.

New year, new you? It's time for a change: You are tired of the same issues and patterns popping up in times of stress (which seems to be all the time these days). Let's focus on the roadblocks in your life, and creating a plan to overcome them at a pace that feels comfortable to you.

Client motivation focused;,believing personal change is possible for anyone who desires it. The human spirit is powerful and will persevere if nurtured, empowered & supported. My therapeutic approach: teaching, empower, intervene &support for the therapeutic change process with clients. Combining education + professional & personal experience I provide a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic approach conducive to healthy changes. Perspective of personal strengths vs the medical model of "sickness" clients are empowered with hope and skills for positive change.

Go to halcyoncounseling.as.me/ to schedule a consult for my waitlist. I provide counseling & med management to individuals & families. Everyone experiences significant anxiety, sadness or emotional distress at some point in their lives, and most people have experienced some sort of traumatic event in their past. Seeking support during times when life feels overwhelming can help you build awareness of yourself, your personal needs and how to manage stress without destructive behaviors and thoughts. My tailored, trauma-informed and evidence-based therapy will help you navigate your unique struggles and reach your personal goals.

I look forward to the opportunity to work with you to achieve your therapy goals. As we collaborate in working together on your concerns and goals, the possible benefits of your therapy are the reduction or relief from disturbing emotions or behaviors, an increase in your sense of empowerment, and improvement in your ability to make the changes you desire personally and in your relationships. You are respected as a unique individual with the dynamic capacity to change and grow. With this in mind, I will endeavor to work with you to apply approaches and strategies that will most meaningfully address your particular needs and goals.

Entering mental health and/or addictions recovery is a significant life transition, whether you are taking this on for yourself or supporting a loved one. I can offer you support in conjunction with your work in a self-help group, during or following treatment, or even to help you deepen your recovery beyond abstinence and/or medication management. When someone struggles with mental health and/or substance abuse, it can affect their friends and families too (even after they get help and/or when entering recovery). I can help loved ones who are seeking therapy for themselves so they get the support they need.

I've spent the majority of my professional career, 30 plus years, in the helping professions. Having worked with a vast array of individuals facing many different life struggles, I'm confident in my ability to provide the support needed to help you navigate life's challenges. I have career experience in substance abuse treatment, geriatrics, and developmental disabilities, to mention a few.

Is your world imploding? Betrayal shatters our worlds. Whether the betrayer or the betrayed, it destroys us! Betrayers face a sense of powerlessness, loneliness, and hopelessness: realizing they can never be really known or completely love another. And, the betrayed dazedly look at a million shattered pieces of the life they thought they knew and wonder if they can trust themselves or another again. Betrayal, fear, and grief traumatize us and become our constant companions. Shock often sets in. We feel isolated & alone. But real, lasting help is available. You don’t have to stay stuck in this frightening & paralyzing space.

Helping Professionals Wellness Center serve individuals and families who are experiencing difficulties due to substance use, mental health, and domestic violence . We offer individual, family, and group counseling, in addition to weekly Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient substance use group sessions. We are a certified as a Deferred Prosecution Treatment agency for DUI and offer Alcohol & Drug Education School (ADES) on Saturdays, in addition to drug screening. We are a certified Domestic Violence Intervention Treatment provider. We accept most insurance. We place a high value on individualized treatment and care.

I help people who desire satisfying relationships and want to live an authentic, peaceful, and fulfilling existence. Perhaps you are experiencing anxiety, relationship conflicts, and frustration with patterns that continue to be roadblocks to your goals and emotional wellbeing. From systemic trauma, generational trauma, substance use, to mental health concerns, it can feel like you are fighting a losing battle. You don’t have to hold that alone. I'm here to support you on your journey towards a more fulfilling life, deeper connections, and greater self confidence!

Raquel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and EMDR Therapist who provides a container, a safe and compassionate space, to explore the areas you seek to shift or expand. Her style is warm, intuitive, authentic, compassionate, and direct. Raquel naturally uses a trauma-informed lens, and leans towards a Psychodynamic, Attachment, and Person-Centered approach to get a big picture of you and your experience. She believes we are better able to shed layers and get into deeper truths when we feel seen, safe, and heard, from a supportive non judgemental person.

My caseload is full and I will update my profile when openings are available. Contact my office if you would like to be on my waitlist. People are resilient and capable of change to improve the quality of their lives. Whether desiring to get unstuck from a pattern of behavior (e.g., ineffective communication or substance use); struggling with anxiety, fear, depression, or trauma symptoms; or facing a difficult loss or transition, people often feel alone in their suffering and desire for change. These are human experiences. You are not alone. Together we will partner to identify and treat the crux of the problem.

If you’re looking for a therapy of depth, insight, and durability; if you’re seeking a highly-trained therapist with over 35 years of experience who listens carefully, deeply, and thoughtfully; if you’ve been disappointed by ‘quick fix’ approaches that promise much and deliver little; if you want an individualized approach designed specifically with your needs in mind, then please call me to discuss whether we might be a good fit.

Affectionately known as The Angry Boy Whisperer. I enjoy helping: families in conflict, kids transitioning between split homes, and FATHERS who want better for themselves and their family. I see MEN who want a counselor who is more direct, and can help them develop a way out. I help parents change the course of the family back to their original family vision, and I help children learn how to be respectful, responsible, and fun to be around. Men who have a hard time with depression, anxiety, addiction (pornography/substances), and difficulties in relationships. I help men have more character and honor in their lives.

Anyone willing to be curious about their experience is welcome at my practice. I offer gender diverse, multi-racial, neurodiverse, and non monogamous people space to process their experiences of marginalization and complexity. Together we can make meaningful change by centering your goals, understanding trauma, and building resilience from the container of our therapy relationship.

If you feel blocked in traditional therapy, suffered a trauma such as an accident, physical or sexual abuse, child abuse, the death of a loved one, a pattern of unsuccessful relationships, if you suffer from anxiety, depression, brooding or worry, addiction, or a phobia then I believe that we can find you the power to heal through the use of EMDR and other therapeutic practices.

I believe that every client has the potential for health and wellness regardless their situation. I have dealt with many issues including, mood, thoughts, anxiety, attention, eating, gender, sexuality, spirituality, substance use, and compulsive behaviors. I want to meet you where you are. While they may not be ready to make immediate changes, planting the seeds of health and wellness are my ultimate goals. I work with adults and youth at least 11 years old.

You’ve seen enough videos, listened to enough podcasts, and read enough articles to know what you should do to fix your problems. Yet, you always seem to find yourself back in the same patterns you wanted out of. Whether it’s porn, substance use, procrastination, stress, or anger, you can’t shake the feeling that you're stuck with them. You may have even started to wonder if change is possible. Often, we feel this way because we are so focused on the symptoms, that we cannot address the deeper pain that is causing them.