Therapists in Kennewick, WA

I feel passionate about working with individuals who are longing to find or reconnect with a sense of Self. Somehow life isn't working; something's "off." Whether searching for identity while transitioning to independence; wanting to rediscover who we are after caring for others; riding the roller coaster of grieving a death, divorce or another major life event to surviving abusive and/or confusing relationship(s), we all experience pain and confusion at times. Counseling can help open awareness to new and healthier ways to respond to life's challenges and hopefully thrive.

When everything falls apart you are not alone. Often reaching out for help can be the first step in renewing, replenishing, and revitalizing your life. Psychotherapy is one way to gain the strength and support you need. Many of us suffer quietly with feelings of hopelessness and loss. Therapy can bring life back into focus and helps us regain our sense of balance.

Life is not easy, and we all benefit from the help of others while experiencing the difficult and tumultuous times that come our way throughout our personal journeys. Having a therapist in your life who lends support, offers feedback, and teaches new skills is what will often help you to continue growing and learning, and to start living the life that you wish. During our time, we will review the past, become mindful of the present, and plan for that future for which you long. Throughout our journey, we will learn and grow together, in a collaborative fashion.

My goal is to come along side you by engaging in conversation that brings healing, builds your coping skills, and provides education and resources encouraging your growth and change. I will partner with you to improve your quality of life by bringing clarity, curiosity and compassion to whatever you are experiencing, whether depression, anxiety, out of control emotions, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, a life transition, grief, or an issue uniquely yours. Counseling is a joint effort, which cannot be successful without your hard work, energy and courage. I invite you to contact me to work together toward your goals.

As a therapist, I primarily utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, choice theory, rational emotive therapy, eclectic, and other to assist clients in meeting their individual goals. I prefer to utilize strengths-based, Christian Counseling, and solution-focused methods in addition to providing education, as well as teaching coping skills to assist emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Clients will consider homework between sessions to practice the skills they have learned and may be referred to additional providers as needs are identified. Whatever struggles you're going through, emotional/spiritual together we can resolve it.

You must master a new way to think before you can master a new way to be; Maryanne Williamson. To create lasting change at the level of thought requires an acknowledgment and understanding of how the nervous system states influence our brain states and drive our responses to life and to ourselves. I work to help my clients find emotional and spiritual wellness through learning how to manage and navigate the emotional challenges in life. I do this through understanding and working with the nervous system and the body as well as building awareness and challenging thoughts and deeper core beliefs.

NOT AcEPTINg NEW CliENTS My goal for my practice in the Tri-Cities is to bring quality, affordable, and professional care to the area where I grew up. I have worked in a variety of different areas in the country, within a variety of settings with a wide range of clientele, however my primary goal has always been to establish a private practice to assist in the mental health needs of the community. I have experience in several modes of treatment, and specialize in working collaboratively with clients on wide variety of mental health issues.

I have been a clinical social worker for over 40 years. My training has taken me from psychoanalytic training to the more recent trends of mindfulness. My passion has always been to help clients reach their optimum potential---to unlock the courage to resolve their conflicts. As I work with families that have been involved in high conflict divorce, I strive to bring balance as the families adjust to their new configuration. I believe the ideal situation for children of divorce is to have parents who encourage and continue to support positive, nurturing relationships with each other.

Everyone goes through challenging situations in life. While you may have successfully pushed through previous problems, it's not uncommon to feel stuck when problems arise where extra support and guidance can help.