Marriage Counseling Therapists in Brush Prairie, WA

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David Peterson
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brush Prairie, WA 98606
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.
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.
(360) 205-3570 View (360) 205-3570
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Real Life Counseling Battle Ground
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brush Prairie, WA 98606
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.
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.
(360) 328-7841 View (360) 328-7841

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Restoration Counseling NW
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Battle Ground, WA 98604
I am also a certified SYMBIS (save your marriage before it starts by Dr.
Are you feeling lonely in your marriage and get in fights often? Do you desire to tackle life as a team but don't know how? Are you working on rebuilding trust with your spouse? Call me today to learn how and what to do connect and build a strong bond. When we are connected we have less anxiety and fear.
I am also a certified SYMBIS (save your marriage before it starts by Dr.
Are you feeling lonely in your marriage and get in fights often? Do you desire to tackle life as a team but don't know how? Are you working on rebuilding trust with your spouse? Call me today to learn how and what to do connect and build a strong bond. When we are connected we have less anxiety and fear.
(360) 234-3742 View (360) 234-3742
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Healthy Thoughts Counseling & Consultation, LLC
Counselor, MSP, LMHC, MHP
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98685
Are you LIVING or just EXISTING? Depression, anxiety, fatigue, a sudden inability to manage stress, can erode your quality of life. At Healthy Thoughts Counseling we help guide you toward engaging in LIFE again. In some cases a brain injury can be a precipitating factor to the feelings of emotional disconnection. Brain injuries occur from a blunt trauma to the brain or stroke,residual damage can also occur with the occurrence of frequent severe migraines. Our services are not limited to Brain Injury, we provide marital/relationship counseling. We help you rebuild communication skills necessary to keep the relationship alive.
Are you LIVING or just EXISTING? Depression, anxiety, fatigue, a sudden inability to manage stress, can erode your quality of life. At Healthy Thoughts Counseling we help guide you toward engaging in LIFE again. In some cases a brain injury can be a precipitating factor to the feelings of emotional disconnection. Brain injuries occur from a blunt trauma to the brain or stroke,residual damage can also occur with the occurrence of frequent severe migraines. Our services are not limited to Brain Injury, we provide marital/relationship counseling. We help you rebuild communication skills necessary to keep the relationship alive.
(360) 339-8830 View (360) 339-8830
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Rinatta Paries
Counselor, MA, CMHA, MFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98685  (Online Only)
Struggling with your relationship or marriage? Suffering over a painful breakup? Having trouble finding the right partner? Suffering from pain of an affair? Feeling stressed about what is happening with your teen or want to connect more with your young adult? Relationship-related situations such as these are solvable with therapy! As your therapist, I will help you navigate your way through painful situations and move towards creating lifelong, loving relationships, rich in connection and communication. Along the way, you will find yourself releasing trauma, feeling better, functioning better, and creating a life you love.
Struggling with your relationship or marriage? Suffering over a painful breakup? Having trouble finding the right partner? Suffering from pain of an affair? Feeling stressed about what is happening with your teen or want to connect more with your young adult? Relationship-related situations such as these are solvable with therapy! As your therapist, I will help you navigate your way through painful situations and move towards creating lifelong, loving relationships, rich in connection and communication. Along the way, you will find yourself releasing trauma, feeling better, functioning better, and creating a life you love.
(360) 776-7076 View (360) 776-7076
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Boehm Counseling & Consulting Services
Counselor, MS, LMHC, MAC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98685
Emergency appointment times available to both new and existing clients; crisis intervention; crisis marital therapy program available when marriages are severely damaged; hospital visitation.
Client motivation focused;,believing personal change is possible for anyone who desires it. The human spirit is powerful and will persevere if nurtured, empowered & supported. My therapeutic approach: teaching, empower, intervene &support for the therapeutic change process with clients. Combining education + professional & personal experience I provide a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic approach conducive to healthy changes. Perspective of personal strengths vs the medical model of "sickness" clients are empowered with hope and skills for positive change.
Emergency appointment times available to both new and existing clients; crisis intervention; crisis marital therapy program available when marriages are severely damaged; hospital visitation.
Client motivation focused;,believing personal change is possible for anyone who desires it. The human spirit is powerful and will persevere if nurtured, empowered & supported. My therapeutic approach: teaching, empower, intervene &support for the therapeutic change process with clients. Combining education + professional & personal experience I provide a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic approach conducive to healthy changes. Perspective of personal strengths vs the medical model of "sickness" clients are empowered with hope and skills for positive change.
(360) 215-3885 View (360) 215-3885
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Brad Peterson
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98684
I offer a unique blend of faith-based spiritual direction along with competent and experienced mental health counseling and effective treatment planning. A majority of my clients are seeking an experienced mental health therapist/relationship counselor in whom they place confidence that their most deeply-held spiritual values are understood and shared. I primarily treat Christian individuals, couples and families that are facing difficulties with anger and abuse, blended-family, sexual addiction, unfaithfulness, marital discord, or depression and anxiety, along with a variety of spiritual concerns.
I offer a unique blend of faith-based spiritual direction along with competent and experienced mental health counseling and effective treatment planning. A majority of my clients are seeking an experienced mental health therapist/relationship counselor in whom they place confidence that their most deeply-held spiritual values are understood and shared. I primarily treat Christian individuals, couples and families that are facing difficulties with anger and abuse, blended-family, sexual addiction, unfaithfulness, marital discord, or depression and anxiety, along with a variety of spiritual concerns.
(360) 234-3741 View (360) 234-3741
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Joey Schweinfurth
Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98686
My areas of focus includes: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, marriage/couples counseling, divorce/separation support, self-esteem/confidence issues.
I firmly believe that there is power in lending an ear and meeting someone where they are at through providing empathy and support. With that support change is possible, and clients can work towards seeing the growth an healing they desire. I would be honored to provide that ear to listen and support you as we work together to reach your goals and achieve the change you wish to see in your life. I primarily work with individuals 13+ who are dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, divorce/separation support, communication & self-esteem issues and men's issues. Se habla espanol, por favor contactarme para mas detalles.
My areas of focus includes: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, marriage/couples counseling, divorce/separation support, self-esteem/confidence issues.
I firmly believe that there is power in lending an ear and meeting someone where they are at through providing empathy and support. With that support change is possible, and clients can work towards seeing the growth an healing they desire. I would be honored to provide that ear to listen and support you as we work together to reach your goals and achieve the change you wish to see in your life. I primarily work with individuals 13+ who are dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, divorce/separation support, communication & self-esteem issues and men's issues. Se habla espanol, por favor contactarme para mas detalles.
(360) 531-7451 View (360) 531-7451
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Dawn Tec Yah
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98686  (Online Only)
As a seasoned therapist specializing in Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy with a focus on Addiction Studies, I offer tailored interventions to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and promote recovery.
I am currently welcoming couples and families who are committed to nurturing their relationships. They may be navigating communication barriers, emotional disconnects, or transitional life stages. These clients seek a collaborative space to fortify their bonds, develop understanding, and foster a healthy family dynamic. Their objective is to achieve harmony and a deeper connection, ultimately enhancing their collective well-being.
As a seasoned therapist specializing in Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy with a focus on Addiction Studies, I offer tailored interventions to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and promote recovery.
I am currently welcoming couples and families who are committed to nurturing their relationships. They may be navigating communication barriers, emotional disconnects, or transitional life stages. These clients seek a collaborative space to fortify their bonds, develop understanding, and foster a healthy family dynamic. Their objective is to achieve harmony and a deeper connection, ultimately enhancing their collective well-being.
(360) 996-6071 View (360) 996-6071
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Dr. David Simonsen Ph.d. Lmft
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98684
Pulling on my 22 years of experience in practice along with the hard-won wisdom of a solid marriage of 26 years and raising 7 kids, I can help you have a more positive outlook and a plan of action to bring your family closer together.
When your brooding, moody teen just won't listen and your partner isn't much help either, what's a stressed out, overwhelmed parent like you to do? Pick up the phone and give me a call. Why? Because even though arguments and communication conflicts can make it feel like your family members are from an entirely different planet, there really are some secrets to bring peace, calm, and order to the chaos. I help people with depression who want to feel better in life. I help parents needing parenting skills. I help couples needing to find better ways of communication. I work with military, first responders and veterans to cope with life
Pulling on my 22 years of experience in practice along with the hard-won wisdom of a solid marriage of 26 years and raising 7 kids, I can help you have a more positive outlook and a plan of action to bring your family closer together.
When your brooding, moody teen just won't listen and your partner isn't much help either, what's a stressed out, overwhelmed parent like you to do? Pick up the phone and give me a call. Why? Because even though arguments and communication conflicts can make it feel like your family members are from an entirely different planet, there really are some secrets to bring peace, calm, and order to the chaos. I help people with depression who want to feel better in life. I help parents needing parenting skills. I help couples needing to find better ways of communication. I work with military, first responders and veterans to cope with life
(360) 972-3718 View (360) 972-3718
Photo of Valinda Harlan Relationship Issues Anxiety-Depression, Counselor in Brush Prairie, WA
Valinda Harlan Relationship Issues Anxiety-Depression
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98685
I am a psychology professor and a certified Marriage Therapist (training by Gottman Institute, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Prepare/Enrich) with training in Sexual Wellness and Transgender Health.
Yes, I am accepting new clients for in-person and telehealth sessions for individuals and couples. Please go to my website www.brightfuturecounseling1.com for more information. There is hope for healing and change. If your relationship suffers from sexual issues or broken trust, if there is room to improve communication or intimacy, or if you are not sure your relationship can be/is worth saving, I can offer you help. If you feel sad or depressed, have experienced loss, or have anxiety, there is hope. I provide a supportive nonjudgmental space for individuals of all genders and sexualities, traditional and nontraditional couples.
I am a psychology professor and a certified Marriage Therapist (training by Gottman Institute, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Prepare/Enrich) with training in Sexual Wellness and Transgender Health.
Yes, I am accepting new clients for in-person and telehealth sessions for individuals and couples. Please go to my website www.brightfuturecounseling1.com for more information. There is hope for healing and change. If your relationship suffers from sexual issues or broken trust, if there is room to improve communication or intimacy, or if you are not sure your relationship can be/is worth saving, I can offer you help. If you feel sad or depressed, have experienced loss, or have anxiety, there is hope. I provide a supportive nonjudgmental space for individuals of all genders and sexualities, traditional and nontraditional couples.
(360) 558-3568 View (360) 558-3568
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Jake Jacob Hawbaker
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camas, WA 98607
I look forward to helping you navigate those difficulties to find the marriage and family life you hope for.
I believe we were created for relationships. Relationships can bring healing, wholeness and happiness. However, despite their powerful role in our life, they can be extremely difficult to manage and can cause us a lot of pain and stress. This is where I hope to be able to help you. I love working with individuals, couples and families to help them on the their road to finding peace and joy in their relationships. At Charis Counseling Associates you will find an accepting and understanding atmosphere where you can be open about the real struggles of life.
I look forward to helping you navigate those difficulties to find the marriage and family life you hope for.
I believe we were created for relationships. Relationships can bring healing, wholeness and happiness. However, despite their powerful role in our life, they can be extremely difficult to manage and can cause us a lot of pain and stress. This is where I hope to be able to help you. I love working with individuals, couples and families to help them on the their road to finding peace and joy in their relationships. At Charis Counseling Associates you will find an accepting and understanding atmosphere where you can be open about the real struggles of life.
(360) 329-9033 View (360) 329-9033
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Pasternak Counseling
Psychologist, Alan Pasternak
Verified Verified
Battle Ground, WA 98604
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.
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.
(360) 227-5356 View (360) 227-5356
Photo of Melissa Hyland Wilson, Counselor in Brush Prairie, WA
Melissa Hyland Wilson
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98683  (Online Only)
My passion is helping people achieve personal growth. Life throws at us a series of curveballs. At times we feel stuck and unsure how to make it to the other side of these challenges whether they are due to a life change such as marriage, divorce, new career, trauma, grief and loss or a host of other difficulties. With over 25 years in the counseling field, I have learned that people are individuals who do not fit into one mold. I employee a variety of techniques and approaches to fit your individual needs. Change starts within the therapeutic relationship. Compassion, humor and warmth assist in creating this relationship.
My passion is helping people achieve personal growth. Life throws at us a series of curveballs. At times we feel stuck and unsure how to make it to the other side of these challenges whether they are due to a life change such as marriage, divorce, new career, trauma, grief and loss or a host of other difficulties. With over 25 years in the counseling field, I have learned that people are individuals who do not fit into one mold. I employee a variety of techniques and approaches to fit your individual needs. Change starts within the therapeutic relationship. Compassion, humor and warmth assist in creating this relationship.
(360) 302-4364 View (360) 302-4364
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Dr. Richard Shaw
Counselor, DMFT, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98664
Hi, my name is Richard Shaw and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Oregon, providing Professional Counseling Services for more than 25 years, currently offering in office and zoom appointments. I am also an Associate Professor of over 25 years in the Graduate School of Counseling at George Fox University. I have been married for over 30 years and have two adult children. I am originally from Nebraska and in my free time, I enjoy movies, the Oregon coast and college and professional football.
Hi, my name is Richard Shaw and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Oregon, providing Professional Counseling Services for more than 25 years, currently offering in office and zoom appointments. I am also an Associate Professor of over 25 years in the Graduate School of Counseling at George Fox University. I have been married for over 30 years and have two adult children. I am originally from Nebraska and in my free time, I enjoy movies, the Oregon coast and college and professional football.
(360) 215-3925 View (360) 215-3925
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Shasta Hickman
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CMHS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98684
Are you struggling with communication, grief, or relationships? You want to learn to have healthy boundaries and communicate them effectively. Or you have an area of your life that you feel stuck and cannot seem to get unstuck on your own. One or more of the relationships in your life is unsatisfying and you want to change this. Do you need help for yourself, your child, your marriage, or your family?
Are you struggling with communication, grief, or relationships? You want to learn to have healthy boundaries and communicate them effectively. Or you have an area of your life that you feel stuck and cannot seem to get unstuck on your own. One or more of the relationships in your life is unsatisfying and you want to change this. Do you need help for yourself, your child, your marriage, or your family?
(360) 558-3410 View (360) 558-3410
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John P Hahn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SUDP
Verified Verified
Camas, WA 98607
I have been a therapist since 1985, specializing in relationship issues, anxiety, depression, parenting, co-parenting, long-term substance use recovery, and adult children of alcoholic or dysfunctional families. After graduating with a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, I moved from Indiana to the Pacific Northwest and have called it home ever since. I enjoy biking, hiking, science and spending time with my family. My passion is in working with people who are curious about themselves. I work with adults and couples and have extensive background with substance abuse treatment and recovery.
I have been a therapist since 1985, specializing in relationship issues, anxiety, depression, parenting, co-parenting, long-term substance use recovery, and adult children of alcoholic or dysfunctional families. After graduating with a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, I moved from Indiana to the Pacific Northwest and have called it home ever since. I enjoy biking, hiking, science and spending time with my family. My passion is in working with people who are curious about themselves. I work with adults and couples and have extensive background with substance abuse treatment and recovery.
(360) 564-5763 View (360) 564-5763
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Lisa Talvitie
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98684
I have extensive experience in marital and family issues, including divorce recovery and blended families.
Whether you are preparing for a new chapter in life, going through a crisis, or grieving a loss, life is easier when we get the support we need. I provide counseling in a safe, judgment-free environment where we can work together to sort out your current situation, learn tools, and set goals.
I have extensive experience in marital and family issues, including divorce recovery and blended families.
Whether you are preparing for a new chapter in life, going through a crisis, or grieving a loss, life is easier when we get the support we need. I provide counseling in a safe, judgment-free environment where we can work together to sort out your current situation, learn tools, and set goals.
(360) 339-8705 View (360) 339-8705
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Collin Anders Hansen
Counselor, MS, LMHC, SRT, PBTT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98684
There is hope for your marriage.
Pornography & sex addiction is real and they destroys lives! If you've been affect by porn & sex addiction you've most likely been risking your job, your family, maybe even going to jail. You've likely tried to stop but can't. It's too much! The shame and guilt are overwhelming. And, if you're reading this, it's likely you've been caught by you're wife and are being forced to get help or else!
There is hope for your marriage.
Pornography & sex addiction is real and they destroys lives! If you've been affect by porn & sex addiction you've most likely been risking your job, your family, maybe even going to jail. You've likely tried to stop but can't. It's too much! The shame and guilt are overwhelming. And, if you're reading this, it's likely you've been caught by you're wife and are being forced to get help or else!
(360) 842-0925 View (360) 842-0925
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Tom Dooley
Psychologist, PsyD, MDiv
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98684
Areas of Specialty: trauma, anxiety, depression, marital issues, domestic violence, anger control, communication, parenting, and spiritual issues.
Feeling stuck in life's circumstances? Don't just "Do it" as Nike says, but "Do something healthy"! With memberships in ADAA (anxiety) and the OCD Institute, trained in trauma treatment, and a certified domestic violence provider, I work with a variety of issues in marital, individual, and family counseling. I seek to be collaborative, practical, and respectful. My doctorate is from George Fox University, and I have been in the field since 1986. Offices are in Vancouver WA and Portland OR. Thank you for considering me.
Areas of Specialty: trauma, anxiety, depression, marital issues, domestic violence, anger control, communication, parenting, and spiritual issues.
Feeling stuck in life's circumstances? Don't just "Do it" as Nike says, but "Do something healthy"! With memberships in ADAA (anxiety) and the OCD Institute, trained in trauma treatment, and a certified domestic violence provider, I work with a variety of issues in marital, individual, and family counseling. I seek to be collaborative, practical, and respectful. My doctorate is from George Fox University, and I have been in the field since 1986. Offices are in Vancouver WA and Portland OR. Thank you for considering me.
(360) 513-7398 View (360) 513-7398
Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.