Teletherapy for Washington

Welcome to Whole Beings Counseling and thank you for adding me to your search. To be helpful lets regain access to inner wisdom for self advocacy through review of your strength base building practices by use of expressive arts therapy (life has been your stage), explore dreams (Adlerian therapies), explore play& traumas to connect with your inner child/teen or find your inner parent, track sensations with the mind, body and spirit for grounding purposes in our sessions.

Many of my clients need help with anxiety, pain, bad habits, relationships, sexuality, fears, and phobias. Issues my clients have and specific treatment areas (see my web site) range from tooth grinding, reducing chronic pain, improving performance in sports , stopping smoking, weight loss, anxiety about medical or dental procedures, sex issues, sleep problems, spiritual conflicts, setting goals and addressing mental "blocks," resolving past issues in life, to improving relationships. I help people learn to relax and how to have personal "tools" to "dial down" stress, pain, and anxiety to become healthy, happy, and centered.

My approach to therapy is very client focused. I am a systemic therapist and will try and look at the whole picture of your life to help figure out how to help. Working with couples to save, restore, or provide maintenance is my passion. There’s nothing in the world quite like trauma and the way it impacts us as individuals on many different levels. I can help you deal with and navigate these painful memories and intrusive thoughts to live a healthier life. If you are a parent struggling with a child or family problems, I believe I can connect with and help teach both parent and child to help you be a more successful family unit.

I am newly licensed but life experienced. I have been married for over thirty years and have one adult daughter and two grandchildren. I was an officer in the US Merchant Marines until 1996, and I have owned and operated a Farmers Insurance and Financial Services Agency for the past twenty-six years. I have been involved in coaching male and female athletes of all ages in baseball, basketball, soccer, and fast pitch. My interest in becoming a therapist grew out of this sports and business background. Assisting others to identify their strengths and weakness, and to empower themselves, has evolved into my next career.

I have been a mental health counselor since 2014 when my career began in the community mental health sector. The bulk of this time was spent working within the Child and Family Department, however I was fortunate enough to have opportunities to work with adults and couples as well. For those interested in LMHC supervision, I am a licensed supervisor as well with 3 years of supervisory experience. At this time I welcome the opportunity to work with those age 14 to mid adulthood in an individual capacity, for couples work, or family therapy. Also available for LMHC supervision and consultation.

As a therapist, my counseling approach is integrative and evidenced-based. I have training and experience in a variety of different therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, solution-focused therapy, client-centered therapy, LGBTQIA counseling, and sports and fitness therapy. This diverse background allows me to integrate the counseling approach best suited for your unique needs.

As athletes, performers, and leaders, your skills and abilities can get you so far. From there, what you need is the mental toughness and skill training to propel you to the next level. Develop the skills to wholly focus on what's in front of you and gain control over the emotions that interfere with your performance. Don’t look back after another year goes by only to find yourself stuck struggling with the same barriers continuing to hold you back. Together we can create new habits and break through those blocks to help you reach the next level of success.

I work with children, teens, and young adults struggling with eating disorders, body image, sports performance , anxiety, depression, OCD, mood disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideation, self-esteem, and interpersonal connection. I work by partnering with my clients to allow them the space to move at their own pace in this journey, while also learning to sit in uncomfortable emotions and finding empowerment in self discovery and self determination.

*NOW WELCOMING NEW CLIENTS* Do you have a young athlete who is struggling mentally or emotionally? Is this struggle impacting their lives, relationships, or performance? If so, Unleash! Mental Performance is here. After developing confidence in their skill set, performance, and newfound mindset, your young athlete will have the ability to compete better in both life and sport.

Are you looking for support as a whole person on your journey to wellness? Mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health are all vital aspects of wellness- when one area suffers, the others often do too. Seeing you as a whole person rather than just a diagnosis, I can support underlying concerns rather than masking symptoms. I enjoying working with clients on eating disorders, athletic injury recovery, and living with a chronic health diagnosis. I also have 9 years of experience providing support to college-aged students, including the transition to college, career counseling, and student success counseling.

I help people that are feeling anxious and depressed, feel less anxious and depressed. Your mind replays the past and dwells on the future, sending you into panic or making it hard to get out of bed. Your stomach is queasy, your neck is tight, and you feel like you can never quite relax. It feels like others don't see or trust the challenges you face and the effort you actually put in to just get by. You feel uncomfortable in your own skin and unaccepted wherever you go and crave a place that you can truly be yourself, un-judged and appreciated for your unique ideas and qualities. We are going to figure this out together.

I see people experiencing depression, anxiety, chronic pain, disordered eating and other issues causing them distress. I also see individuals with medical illnesses (e.g. Type 1 diabetes, cancer, COPD), dementias, neurological disorders (e.g. cerebral palsy or multiple sclerosis) or brain injuries (e.g. concussion, sports injury, deficits due to stroke, etc) as well as family members of those individuals.

As a Certified Consultant of The Association For Applied Sport Psychology, my ideal client is the athlete looking to reduce performance anxiety, improve concentration, learn how to effectively set both short-term and long-term goals, increase/maintain motivation, build self-confidence, recover from injury and/or add more effective pre-training and pre-competition routines. I work with athletes as teens, college aged, and professional athletes. My background and specialization is in soccer, although I do work with many other sports and performance situations including tennis, golf, swimming, volleyball, baseball, and basketball.

Are you dealing with Anxiety, Panic Attacks, PTSD, OCD, Fears & Phobias, Depression, Sexual Trauma, Relationship Issues or Sports Performance ? Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) is a form of hypnotherapy that aims to help individuals permanently overcome the ongoing effects that stem from negative experiences. Unlike traditional cognitive therapy, which only targets the cognitive brain, RRT instead addresses the emotional brain and limbic system. The human mind relates and responds to stories. With RRT a new neural pathway is built through visual imagery, storytelling, and metaphors. It's Rapid Therapy with Lasting Results!

We all have a unique story that deserves care and support. It brings me joy to use my experience and education to serve each client and their specific needs. As a therapist, I am committed to supporting clients as they learn, heal, and grow. My background includes extensive studies in nutrition, physical health, and mental health. I have experience working with a variety of individuals from high-profile industry professionals to adolescents. I am passionate about the importance of mental health as the foundation of a healthy life and I know that together, we can explore what that may look like for you.

As a Behavioral Health Therapist for more than 15 years, I feel passionate about assisting clients in the process of coming to know themselves better. By working to establish goals, listening intently, and identifying insights, attending therapy can help you improve self knowledge and directly impact your relationships, work, and play. I specialize in individual and family therapy for ages 15+ focusing on adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, phase of life changes, trauma, and couples counseling. I also have training in sports psychology and specialize in improving sports /professional performance.