Couples Counseling Therapists in White Salmon, WA

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.

Life can become overwhelming at times, and seeking help can be the first courageous act in achieving a higher quality of living. I enjoy working with a wide variety of populations dealing with multiple issues. I am especially passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ population and individuals struggling with relationship issues and/or anxiety. It is my belief that the therapeutic relationship is central to client growth. Creating a space of safety, trust and comfort for the client guides all my interactions and interventions.

Welcome to Lake Aspen/Caring Solutions Counseling! I have been providing mental health services for communities for over 20 years. I specialize in working with families, children, adolescents, individuals and couples. I can help you explore and gain new coping skills to meet all of your goals. I am a part of Lake Aspen Group that has Psychiatrists, Therapists and ARNP Psych Nurses. We help individuals gain understanding and come up with solutions to gain control over most situations. I look forward to helping you meet your counseling goals.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma? Perhaps all of the above? Dealing with a difficult life transition? Wanting to have a better relationship with your partner? Or maybe you desire some boundaries within your family? All of these things can be incredibly stressful to handle and I am here to help. No shame. No judgement. Whatever you're coming in with, you are welcome here. I look forward to teaching you tools to improve yourself and feel more connected.

Is your relationship getting you down? Are there areas of your life you want to understand better and change? Learn about self-defeating behaviors that get in your way. Therapy helps you craft a healthy relationship with yourself and others and supports meaningful life choices. Drawing upon mindfulness and interpersonal dynamics, this work increases awareness of internal conflicts and obstacles to growth. Having led groups for fifteen years, I know how important personal development is to satisfying work and personal relationships.

My heart's desire is for everyone to connect with their innate love, joy, and peace. I believe love and joy are always present within us, they are just often hidden under layers of pain and misunderstanding. Together, we can peel back the layers and bring back your vitality. I love to listen and ask questions, which helps clients get clear on who they are, what they want, and where they are going! You are safe to share your complete (sometimes tangled) truth with me. Tears, laughter, growls, and silence are welcome.

Group Practice in Yelm - Now Hiring - As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with individuals, families and couples to address the behaviors & challenges family member’s have that effect individuals & their relationships between family members, work and/or social relationships. My goal as a therapist is to provide couples, families & individuals with compassionate, insightful & practical therapy that opens the door to hope, healing, positive growth & change. We are a Group Practice which has enable us to better support the communities' we live in. Come join our group, we are a great place to be!

Dr. Whitmer treats individuals, couples, and families. His doctoral training in clinical psychology has prepared him to treat many mental health disorders with various interventions. Dr. Whitmer is board certified as a Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator and a Forensic Vocational Expert. He is nationally certified as Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and is International Psychometric Evaluation Certified. Dr. Whitmer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State.

Online Only! I work with adolescents through various work experiences. I enjoy working with couples who may be struggling in their relationship because I believe there is no problem large enough that we cannot work through. The same goes for families. The family is a fundamental building block in all of our relationships, through which all other relationships we may have can grow. I work together with my clients to create goals and helps equip them with tools to continue to grow throughout the rest of their lives. I create a safe environment in order for my clients to be able to open up and find healing in all aspects of life.

I look forward to the opportunity to work with you to achieve your therapy goals. As we collaborate in working together on your concerns and goals, the possible benefits of your therapy are the reduction or relief from disturbing emotions or behaviors, an increase in your sense of empowerment, and improvement in your ability to make the changes you desire personally and in your relationships. You are respected as a unique individual with the dynamic capacity to change and grow. With this in mind, I will endeavor to work with you to apply approaches and strategies that will most meaningfully address your particular needs and goals.

I help individuals and couples overcome the emotional struggles and relational conflicts which are causing them distress. If you are feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, angry, or misunderstood, I will work with you to equip you with practical tools to practice emotional well-being.

Human connection is super important to health and happiness, so why do so many of us struggle with it? Many issues impact and complicate human connection such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, family dynamics, and life transitions. I work to help individuals, families, and couples build deeper connections with each other as well as themselves. Because I believe human connection is so important, I do my best to bring my authentic self into sessions which can look nurturing, playful, laid-back, candid and supportive.

I am excited to have recently moved my practice from Portland to Vancouver, WA and am happy to provide care to clients who live in Washington,Oregon and California. I am able to teach people skills that will transform their relationships. I work with couples and families who really want to make changes in the way they relate to one another, helping them to understand that conflict is normal and natural. I also enjoy helping people who have been traumatized. My seven years at the VA Outpatient Clinic has well prepared me to work with those who have been traumatized, are depressed or are grieving.