Personality Disorders Therapists in Wenatchee, WA

We are an outpatient mental health practice located in Ellensburg, WA. We providespsychotherapy, assessment, dietetics, and medication management. We are expanding our telehealth options to reach other rural areas. Our staff includes psychologists, a psychiatric ARNP, licensed mental health counselors, social workers and a registered dietician. Our clinicians are experienced, utilize evidence-based techniques, and offer a wide variety of clinical specialties.

For the past 30 years I have worked as a mental health counselor to assist people who are struggling with depression and anxiety; those who have had their life shaken by a death, divorce or other life losses; those who feel stuck and want to get their life flowing again;those who struggle with obstacles to help attain their goals,those who deal with chronic health conditions;as well as those who are facing major life changes and need an objective,helpful listener.I have also worked with relationships that need understanding, healing and forgiveness.Change is always possible.

Therapy is a place to take a deep breath and explore what makes you you. It’s a place to get more deeply connected with yourself through processing past and present feelings and experiences. I work best with motivated individuals who are ready to find more authentic ways of showing up in this world. Through consistent therapy, it is my belief that you and I can identify unwanted behaviors and patterns in your life, and learn how to address them with kindness and compassion. By embracing your personal story without judgement or contempt, therapy will invite you toward deeper healing and wholeness.

Suffering from mental and emotional problems can cause you to feel hopeless and defeated. You may believe recovery is not possible and that you're destined to live a life of misery. I am here to tell you that you can heal and be happy instead of sad and anxious. I help individuals who suffer from trauma, anxiety disorders and OCD. I also work well with individuals who struggle to regulate their emotions or participate in self-destructive behaviors. In therapy we work together on understanding how your thoughts, belief systems, and feelings play a role in your life.

Dr. Claire Ashbaugh does NOT provide counseling services. She specializes in forensic psychological evaluations that address immigration law and criminal law matters. She performs evaluations and offers expert witness testimony services to courts and attorneys (e.g., prosecution and defense; state and federal systems).

We will meet in a quiet, confidential setting where we will speak about your concerns. It is important for me to understand the totality of what is happening in your life and I want to hear your observations. As well, I will be asking many questions so that together we can form an understanding of what is taking place in your life. It is very common to feel depressed, anxious and to have problems with relationships. These difficult feelings can be due to circumstances and/or traumatic events. In addition, Covid adds another layer of complication to most of our lives.

I'm a solution-focused, results-oriented counselor with a passion for helping people in the most efficient yet comprehensive manner possible. My clients and I identify opportunities for growth in all three aspects of mental health: behaviors, thoughts and emotions. I then suggest evidence-based treatment methods to match our specified goals. This often includes lifestyle change, healthy habit formation and cognitive therapy. Most often, I work with clients' present-day experiences, with less focus on the past. Many of my clients tell me that traditional talk therapy has not worked for them, and they want to try something different.