Therapists Beginning With V in Washington

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and provide counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. My counseling methods include cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and I make an effort to incorporate your unique environment and circumstances into therapy. I enjoy working with adults and adolescents. Counseling goals are generated by each individual and treatment may be short or long term depending upon your needs. I work to meet the needs of each individual and have experience working with diverse populations including the GLBTQ+ community.

My mission is to provide inclusive therapy to folks through a trauma-informed, anti-white supremacy, queer-affirming, non-pathologizing, and strengths-based lens. I bring a feminist-infused perspective to my psychotherapy practice, which centers on non-judgmental listening, collaborative discourse, and behaviorally specific interventions.

Are you wanting a personalized retreat that focuses on your specific needs and goals in your relationship? A retreat that will inspire you to grow within yourself and with your partner? Vacation counseling will help you and your relationship find a new perspective on facing the issues head-on and coming out on the other side of it with hope for the future. We offer many different options to fit your needs, one couple at a time. We can provide you with in-person counseling, located in beautiful Southwest Florida, where couples stay in exclusive, luxurious vacation rentals. Also Vacation Counseling can travel to your Vacation.

Afternoon Openings: Being a person of color who is part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community can feel isolating and lonely. Many individuals who hold these intersectional identities also have experiences of trauma, and this combined can make connection – with yourself, with others, with creativity & purposeful work extremely hard. Existing in this intersection – and feeling as though your values are misaligned with capitalist, patriarchal systems – is not easy. Finding a therapist that understands your experience is even harder. You want true healing and transformation, you just need to find the right support to get started or go deeper.

I am a bilingual and bicultural licensed clinical psychologist with more than 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults (college-age up to 25), and their families from a variety of cultural backgrounds. I take an active role in my work with patients using cognitive-behavioral and family systems techniques in a supportive and compassionate environment.

Welcome! As a counselor I am committed to creating a safe space for healing and growth where clients can share their stories. I work with adults (18 and up) who have difficulties related to anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, trauma/PTSD, and identity. Additionally, I specialize in navigating multicultural issues. I am also passionate about women's issues, particularly women's health and the impact it can have on wellness. I am a board certified Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Congratulations on taking a step towards seeking support for your healing and well-being. You deserve to live a life that is meaningful and in alignment with your truest, most authentic self. I offer individual therapy for adults, adolescents, and children (ages 10+). My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, PTSD, struggles with adjustment, as well as grief and bereavement.

Have you been trying to build intimate connections with your partner/s but your chronic illness is making it difficult? Do you feel like you don’t have the words to communicate what you’re experiencing with the people in your life? This can be anxiety provoking and is common with people trying to navigate life after an acquired invisible disability. Unfortunately, avoiding the issue can cause resentment which can lead to long-term problems. This is where an empathic and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship can help develop the tools needed to have intimate conversations and self-reflect what you need.

We all go through difficult times in our lives and at times we are able to overcome the challenges on our own, other times it is helpful to seek support through therapy to help acquire new skills to help us live the life we hope for ourselves. As your therapist, I’m committed to support you and walk with you through this journey to accomplish your goals.

I have a passion for supporting people moving to the US from other countries/cultures. I understand that acclimating to a new environment can be stressful personally and professionally. I am passionate about supporting BIPOC populations. I understand how systemic oppression has affected BIPOC folks in this country, and how it can effect someone’s self esteem and sense of safety. I am able to hold these stories with compassion. I identify as a Mexican American woman. I have the lived experience of navigating different cultures at home and outside the home. I enjoy working with folks who have the similar experiences.

My outlook as a queer, nonbinary, polyamorous, kinky therapist is simple: you shouldn't have to lead the way into an unknown place and take your therapist on a rainbow safari at the same time. I know how hard it can be to find affirming, competent, and culturally sensitive therapists who understand basic polyamory terms, how kink culture is grounded in consent and mutuality, what transition is like medically or socially beyond the common stereotypes and so on. At the same time, many therapists assume every issue that comes up has to do with your identities, even in completely unrelated circumstances! We don't do that here.

Do you experience intense and unmanageable emotions? Do you often find yourself acting impulsively and engaging in self-defeating behaviors? Does it seem like you are simply surviving the journey of life rather than enjoying it? Change is possible! I am glad you are interested in counseling with me and I look forward to hearing your story. Through therapy I can help you learn new ways to cope with current difficulties, as well as heal old wounds. I will strive to help you discover your own inner strength and become your best self.

We are an outpatient mental health practice that provides psychotherapy, assessment, dietetics, and medication management. We offer in-person and virtual appointments. 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 clinical specialties. We provide comprehensive evaluations for ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Kindergarten Readiness, Learning Disorders, Dementia/memory, and general psychopathology.

As an individual and couples counselor, I emphasize developing a collaborative relationship with my clients. We will work together to move you towards self-discovery and empowerment through value-aligned behaviors in a safe and compassion-filled space. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate I intend to work with individuals and couples seeking balance within their lives and their interpersonal relationships. I also immensely enjoy working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, including the transgender and gender diverse communities.

Seeking a counselor can be a scary thing. Not only does it mean asking for help, it also involves intentionally confronting our personal demons, whether in our environment, our family, or even within ourselves. I want you to know that you are not alone in that fight. I work from a client-centered and strengths-based lens, offering clients a space of acceptance and freedom in which they can express their emotions openly, discover their best qualities, and experience personal growth.