Family Therapy in Battle Ground, WA

I have 37 years post graduate experience providing counseling and therapy to children, adults, couples and families. I have maintained my private practice in Battle Ground since 1997, but I have worked in a variety of other outpatient mental health settings also serving adults and children. I am a Child & Family Mental Health Specialist in the State of Washington. I use cognitive behavioral therapy and solution focused therapy in addition to having a family systems perspective. Play therapy is utilized for children and conjoint marital therapy for couples. I can also provide supervision for Washington LMHC.

There are times in our lives when we need someone to help us navigate through difficult journeys such as grief and loss, or a circumstance in our lives which we cannot face alone. Perhaps anxiety is rearing its head, or there's a sense of being alone at a time where we need help. I believe it's always better to have someone to walk through these difficult journeys with us.

Helping Professionals Wellness Center serve individuals and families who are experiencing difficulties due to substance use, mental health, and domestic violence . We offer individual, family, and group counseling, in addition to weekly Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient substance use group sessions. We are a certified as a Deferred Prosecution Treatment agency for DUI and offer Alcohol & Drug Education School (ADES) on Saturdays, in addition to drug screening. We are a certified Domestic Violence Intervention Treatment provider. We accept most insurance. We place a high value on individualized treatment and care.

I believe that every person can thrive. I work with individuals, children, and their families to learn how to manage their thoughts and emotions in healthy ways.

So many of us have struggles in our lives and we have all felt lost and alone at times. I see my work as a collaborative effort between myself and my clients to improve the quality of their lives and to help them to achieve their goals in a supportive, nurturing environment. I strive always to provide excellent, comprehensive services including formal assessments, individual and family therapy, group therapy, consultation, and psychoeducation. I have worked successfully with children, adolescents and adults with trauma, pain, chronic illness, grief, mood disorders, anxiety, chronic mental illness, stress, depression, and behavioral problems.

Ahh TEENAGERS! Is your teen going through a hard time? Or giving you a hard time? You are worried that it might even get worse. Raising teens can be challenging. The fact is -- you don't have to navigate the teen years alone. I equip teens to deal with anxiety and depression, build healthy relationships with family and peers, and make good life choices. I am also a supportive guide to the parents of teens. I coach them to parent from the heart and build healthy family relationships.

As a semiretired Psychologist, I do not have an office and visit my client(s) in their home or office anywhere in Clark county. I am married to a Marriage and Family Therapist and understand the difficulties that couples have even with our level of knowledge. I help each member of the couple rise above the conflict and participate in healing their relationship by encouraging personal responsibility and self-disclosure and by getting in touch with the goodness in each person and the love they are missing.

Parenting is the hardest job. You've dong everything you can think of to support your kids. And still they struggle. You’re doing whatever you can think of. You’ve sat with teachers, talked with doctors, argued long into the night. Nothing has helped. You’re to the point where you just want to quit. And you feel terrible about it. I get it. I've been there. Your temper is short, you feel grouchy all the time, and time spent at the office feels like a vacation. This was not in the job description.

I'm Mary and I'm taking new clients! I work with individuals aged 18 and above, with a focus on grief and loss, identity exploration, building self-esteem, managing life transitions, processing family dynamics, and trauma recovery. I also love to help those wanting to manage anxiety or depression. I am LGBTQ affirming and body positive, operating from a Health at Every Size perspective. My ultimate goal is for each of my clients to discover a deep sense of purpose and connection in their lives. I approach counseling with an attitude of warmth, humility, curiosity, and humor.

I specialize in working with Couples, Teens/young adults and LGBTQ+ (individual & couples). My heart and passion is helping people find healing within themselves and their relationships. I have been working in Mental Health and Human Services for over 20 years. I have a strong trauma-informed approach and practice. Many of the teens/young adults who come see me LOVE my background in Expressive Art therapy. I have a heart for working with our rainbow/LGBTQ+ community, I am Kink aware, open an affirming of diverse intimate connections, there are so many ways to heal, create connection and family.

Welcoming new clients! With a gentle approach infused with empathy, compassion, and a touch of humor, I specialize in guiding individuals through challenges such as anxiety, family dynamics, grief, and emotional balance. My passion lies in empowering clients to cultivate self-esteem and self-worth. To me, counseling is a journey of growth, where together we uncover strengths and tackle obstacles. Observing clients embrace change on their own terms fills me with both humility and gratitude. By providing personalized strategies, I aim to empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives aligned with their values.

***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** I specialize in working with children and parents. Using an integrative approach to meet your needs, we may include family therapy, parent coaching, directive and non-directive client-centered counseling methods. I hear from parents all the time about their struggle to know how to support their child during difficult times. Let's face it, what works for one child may not work for another. I'm passionate about cracking the code using playful strategies to help kids/families who are struggling with anxiety, depression, life events, and relationship challenges.

UPDATE: currently have availability for telehealth sessions! Limited open spots Mondays and Tuesdays! Seeking therapy can be an exciting, scary, and/or overwhelming decision. I am here to help make that decision a positive one of personal empowerment. With respect and compassion, I work to create a comfortable and safe environment in which we can develop a therapeutic alliance and share in the journey of personal growth. Helping each client work through specific life challenges, goals, and transitions is both a privilege and a passion for me and I welcome the opportunity to be a part of your journey!

I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, and nervous system dysregulation with children, teens, and adults. I encourage self-discovery to help you reconnect to your authentic self. In the therapeutic process, I provide psychoeducation and utilize a variety or proven techniques pulling from theories that help you reach your goals. My approach is designed to assist you in living your authentic life. There is nothing to fix, but there is a lot to understand. We all have unique life experiences that impact us as humans; this is part of life, and not a weakness.

Waitlist... When you walk into my doors, I want you to feel comfortable and at ease. Therapy is not easy but I am willing and able to help you cross challenging situations in a connected way. I meet client's where they are at in their journey. We work together as a team, as the saying goes, "there is no 'i' and no 'u' in teamwork'. I enjoy working with people of all ages and our work together will help you improve your ability to manage life stresses and challenges.

No matter where you’re at on your travels through life, we want to be your partner on your personal road to overcoming pain, finding hope, and discovering solutions. We believe that you matter, no matter what. At Real Life Counseling, We invest in the lives of our clients and our team to ignite change and spark achievement both personally and throughout our community.

Change is an amazing opportunity for growth. Whether the change is initiated by us or is unexpected, change is an opportunity to increase our self-awareness and grow towards realizing our best selves. Change is often challenging and can feel scary. Exploring how we react to change by following the thread of our reactive emotions, thinking and behaviors directs us to the strategies that will effectively set us on the path to self-discovery and empowerment.

The focus of Complete Counseling is to serve clients with a variety of mental health concerns. We are focused on finding the right fit for each one of our clients. Feel free to look through our variety of counselors with different specialties that will meet your need. Our primary focus is working with athletes and other high performers, but we also work with families, adults and clients that deal with medical issues or chronic pain. We want our clients to feel heard and gain the skills to make a change and re-enter their life with confidence.

I am a busy mother of four working on my Ph.D. and I love helping others on their journey through life. I am a reader and a huge football fan, but helping others is my passion! I work with clients from six years and up who have dealt with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, difficult life changes, stress, and ADHD. I work to help my clients understand any underlying circumstances while working towards building self-confidence, developing coping skills, and learning how to self-regulate their emotions. I work with my clients to identify what their needs are and give them the necessary tools to improve their symptoms.