Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Vancouver, WA

When life feels presents us with stress, whether it be from anxiety, depression, or trauma , it is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed and a sense that our lives have become unmanageable. My greatest satisfaction comes with assisting individuals in recognizing their power to grow and thrive. I assist my clients, who include adolescents and adults, in finding ways to change their relationship to thoughts and emotions and develop a stronger sense of self, establishing core values, and creating an action plan linked to goals based on those values.

My belief is that people want to be happy and effective in their lives and I am a supportive partner in the process of you achieving this. I have worked with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma , relationships, those who are adjusting to life changes as well as people living with chronic illness and pain. As part of therapy, I may ask you to participate in experiential exercises or try new behaviors in session and at home to help you learn new skills. I may challenge you to think differently or modify behavior in order for you to feel better.

My approach is to accept you regardless of your religion, race, ethical background, sexual orientation, or gender. This is also what I practice in my personal life. Regardless of what you say or do, I provide the comfort and acceptance for you to express your thoughts and feelings without judgement. I develop a personal plan of focus geared specifically to what you want out of counseling. I also believe by building a strong therapeutic relationship with my client, it allows meaningful and effective therapy - this is the foundation for the healing process.

Therapy is a collaborative process of self-discovery and personal growth. I focus on helping my clients through the development of greater self-understanding, self-awareness and self-acceptance. I treat a wide range of clinical issues and invite clients of diverse identities and backgrounds into my therapy practice. I specialize in working with complex and single incident trauma , sexual/relational trauma , anxiety and mood disorders, life transitions, identity exploration, and stress reduction. I have experience working with people across the lifespan, including children ages 3-12, adolescents, and adults in various stages of life.

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.

You are tired of living this way. You either know or aren't sure what the problem is, but you want it to be better now. You don't want to just sit and talk, you want change in your life. In my practice, we identify the things getting in your way, decide how to move through the challenges and make your life better, permanently. Call for a free 30 minute introductory session. Others have said, "Your clinical skills are amazing," "Your compassion shows in everything you do!" Check out my Facebook page www.facebook.com/Jeanne.L.Meyer

I have heard from so many people that they have tried therapy before, or they are afraid to, because they don't want to talk to someone who is "stuffy" or "technical". I love working with people who aren't afraid to let loose and just be themselves in session. I love working with people across all ages with a sweet spot for young adults as well as those with alternative lifestyles and or spiritual beliefs.