Therapists in Yakima, WA

Many of us, at some point in our lives, will need to reach out for assistance. We will need someone to come alongside us and provide support and a new perspective as we navigate issues that arise in our lives. I consider it a privilege to be a part of that journey with you. My hope is that we can work together to discover your strengths and unique characteristics that you can use to overcome the obstacles you may face. I try to provide a safe space where you can come as yourself, understand yourself better, and learn to value yourself and what you bring into this world.

TMS is now available in a state of the art functional medicine clinic run by Dr. Renee Woods. This FDA approved, non-invasive treamtent is indicated for Major depressive disorder and OCD when medications and psychotherapy have failed. It is available for those who can commute or drive to the clinic 3-5 x a week for 6-8 weeks and have Private Insurance or Medicare.

Experience a New Now by resolving your past. Most people don’t realize physical and mental health are intricately interwoven. Memory is encoded with the emotional and neurological information you experience at the time of the incident. These emotions and sensations are then released into the body when the memory is triggered. The survival functions of fight, flight or freeze shut down the immune system, thus undermining overall health. Using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), the brain reprocesses these memories, releasing and metabolizing the distress, and placing the memory squarely into your past.

I believe that people can grow, learn and persevere through challenges in life. As your counselor, I am passionate about working with you to achieve your goals. I strive to create a warm environment and empower all clients, whether children, adolescents, or adults. Each person has an immense amount of strength to achieve their goals, and I will support you along the way. ****I do offer Teletherapy, but only for clients ages 10 and up.****

You've felt different your entire life. You've never felt like you fit in with what was expected of you. Because of this you never really got to learn who you really are. You never had a chance to create meaning, joy, and grow into your potential. You're exhausted and it feels like you have to fight every day just for others to see and recognize you for the person you are. You feel responsible for the demands of others. You feel like you're the only one in this world who feels the way you do. You want to be able to see yourself as who you truly are.

I have over 20 years of experience and extensive training working with adults. My specialties include treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship conflict. I offer individual therapy that incorporates a variety of strength-based techniques to facilitate self-awareness and promote personal healing, growth and transformation. I will help you aspire to regain control of your life and re-establish the balance you strive for.

I am committed to fostering a culture of openness and tolerance that encourages positive change. As a marriage and family therapist associate, I am passionate about assisting people and couples in overcoming the obstacles that prevent them from making the progress they want and from overcoming the difficulties they encounter in their relationships. I am committed to assisting individuals and couples in overcoming obstacles by working to develop new communication strategies to create the connections they desire, as well as through enhancing their methods of coping to bring about the necessary change.

I take pride in meeting each individual with dedication in areas of assistance in life's difficulties. First session is set at a very affordable rate to see if we are a good fit in working together. I find this to be at the top of the list of importance in reaching success. I strive for success. If you are truly in search of answers and results, and ready to dedicate yourself in finding peace and happiness reach out. Don't waste another day. My past experience with the formal qualifications, as well as life experience, and severe situational work can help you to find answers quickly. Don't waste excess money and time.

Life has many hardships that impact our self-image and relationships with others. It is also very difficult to ask for help with our most personal struggles. I understand the courage it takes to engage in counseling and therefore strive to make every client feel comfortable, safe, empowered, and unashamed to share his or her vulnerabilities. I work to develop a strong therapeutic relationship with each client using genuine kindness, open-mindedness, respect, honesty, and humor.

Everyone has problems. Pretending to be fine when you're not can be exhausting. It can help to just talk to someone about what is really going on. My greatest asset as a therapist is my ability to listen, empathize, and be fully present with you as you work through whatever challenges you are facing. I've been counseling for 10 years, working with people of all ages, with all kinds of different issues. I work best with people that have faith in a higher power or who are at least willing to explore spirituality as a conduit for change.

I would like to assist you in setting life goals, or to help you simply cope with what life is handing you in the moment. I will help you identify and develop your individual life skills in a way that is empowering not only now but in your future. It is humbling for me to be included in a client's process of personal growth. Everyone is worthy of living their best life.

Asking for help takes courage. As a therapist, my role is to support you through your journey of self-discovery and healing. I believe that everyone has the capacity for healing. It is up to the individual to determine what that looks like for you. I will support you and help you process whatever it is that led you to seek therapy.

I have been in private practice since 2009, providing individual and family counseling for adolescents and adults. My counseling style is strength based and focused on finding solutions to more effectively manage life's challenges. I utilize a variety of treatment models to best meet your needs, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, prolonged exposure, trauma recovery and mindfulness practices. I look forward to working with you, to address your concerns and assist you in realizing your goals, for an improved quality of life.

Engaging in counseling can be a scary first step. You may wonder if your symptoms are just in your head and if you really just need to "tough it out". I applaud the courage it takes to look for a counselor and entrust someone with the scariest or most difficult parts of your life. I am honored to be that person for my clients.

We are each doing the best we know how but sometimes events in our lives can overwhelm us and leave us feeling shattered. We move through life with invisible wounds that separate us from ourselves and those we love. It takes courage to be fully present in our own lives and to celebrate our unique strengths. It also takes courage to ask for help when we are struggling to cope. I will work alongside you as you learn transformative skills that empower you with more helpful thoughts, a renewed sense of presence and a safe mind-body connection.

Trauma is something most people experience in life. However, for some people, these experiences can be soul shattering. Some events can cause us to lose all sense of ourselves as we collapse into fragmented pieces of who we once were and disconnected from who we are meant to be. I believe we all have value and purpose in this life and beyond. By utilizing a combination of talk therapy, EMDR and creative outlets, I will walk beside you as you uncover all the broken bits and pieces to rebuild the beautiful mosaic of your life after trauma

You are the expert of your life. I look forward to learning about you, your strengths, what you hope to accomplish, and how I can support you along your path to wellness. I look forward to you being an active participant in your therapy sessions. I think the most powerful part of therapy happens when you take what you have learned and apply those skills in your daily life outside of therapy. I have experience working with teens, young adults, adults, couples and families. I have worked with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, life stressors, relationship problems, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.

Hello! I am a licensed mental health counselor working in the Yakima Valley. I have experience working with anxiety/stress, relationship stressors, PTSD, and OCD, among other concerns. I am an lgbtqia+ affirming therapist. I believe you are the expert of your own life. A session with me typically looks like a warm, safe environment where you feel able to voice your concerns, feel heard and validated.

From the outside, your life looks pretty good, but internally it feels pretty empty, and the life you've built for yourself does not give you the satisfaction you want. It feels like each day passes by, and you're not feeling fulfilled and satisfied. You know there must be something more for you. You want joy in your life. You want to be free of not feeling good or valuable enough, so that you can truly become the person you want to be. I believe that therapy isn't about a diagnosis. I believe therapy is for people who want more out of life and who are ready to move beyond the past to truly understand their value and worth.