Sexual Abuse Therapists in Richland, WA

I like to have a conversation. The idea of counseling and being “in therapy” can be overwhelming. Allowing yourself to be vulnerable in this way can seem like too great an undertaking. First is a conversation. We start here to learn which therapeutic approach works best for you. The treatment methods and techniques are varied depending on the client’s needs and goals. My goal is to help each client identify what is most impacting and affecting their well-being, and helping to find correlating themes in stressors that may initially seem unrelated but taxing.

It is of my personal belief that within most of us lies the resources to live a happy life. Unfortunately, things such as trauma, environmental stressors, or a lack of skills can get in the way of our ability to access these resources. Think of the last time you felt an overwhelming sense of peace, whether that be while soaking in a beautiful scenery, or watching children play. This "peace," or what I call "True Self," is within all of us.

I work with clients from age 12 to age 65. I prefer to work with one client at a time, but see two clients occasionally (parent/child or partners). I can accommodate three, but I am not a family therapist. I am a good listener, and am direct with questions.

My goal is to help make counseling feel comfortable, safe, and at your pace. We will work collaboratively to help you find your strength, feel empowered and confident, and rediscover meaning and purpose in your life. Talking through past or present tough experiences or hurts can be difficult. It’s tempting to try and ignore them or minimize how they are impacting you. Therapy can be a safe space to help you take the time needed to address your feelings in a way that will help you truly heal from the hurt, and discover how to engage with yourself in a healthy way that enables you to move forward.

Are you or your teen experiencing symptoms of Anxiety or Depression? Perhaps there are struggles with daily responsibilities, relationships, communication or low self-esteem? Has your family experienced a life changing event such as a loss or traumatic experience? I specialize in providing the necessary tools that are needed to cope and engage in healthy behaviors. I use strength and evidenced-based orientations to foster growth, change and gain insight. Together we'll identify solutions and work on issues that are important to you and or your family.

Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. Pressures from work, people we care about, negative feelings, and/or physical problems interfere with our ability to be our best. I am here to help you. I will work with you in a sensitive, respectful, and caring way to improve your situation. My goal is to help you build your confidence and resilience, gain a mental edge so you can be your best, and deal with stress. I can also help you improve your relationships, develop a more effective communication style, and eliminate unhealthy habits. I believe life it too short to be miserable.

There are times when we find life is getting harder to manage and we run out of ways to cope with the challenges. We all need someone who will listen to us and help us find our way back to successfully managing our life.

We have availability! Actualize Psylutions, Dr. Ted Carroll and Associates: a unique in-person (office) and teletherapy (online) agency. Through various therapies, sometimes utilizing horses and other animals, we specialize in uncovering your potential for wholeness by combining solution-focused, mindfulness-based, psychoanalytic, and transpersonal methods. We offer counseling therapy services for individuals, couples, families, adults, and youth. + If you are an Associate-level counselor seeking supervision in WA, contact us for options.

“If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can’t survive.” - Brene Brown. One of my favorite things I get to do as a therapist is meet a variety of people and help them live authentically. Sex and sexuality are often associated with shame. If you find yourself navigating these feelings, you’re not alone. Sexual dysfunction is a common problem among all genders and sexualities.

As a dual diagnosis/co-occurring psychotherapist, (licensed mental health counselor and licensed substance use disorder professional) my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges. By applying specific therapeutic approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life and incorporate healthy coping skills.

Are you and those you love hurting because of your struggles? Do you feel helpless to make changes? Are you trying to love the person who’s struggling while drowning in your own betrayal and trauma? I know how difficult it can be to find someone who understands what you are going through. I base my approach to therapy on the empathy I’ve gained through my own recovery story as well as helping hundreds of individuals/couples deal with challenges like sexual addiction/compulsivity. People leave my office feeling empowered with new knowledge and skills that will help them move forward. Email me to schedule a free consultation today.

You're ready to change. Ready to learn how to manage anxiety, difficult emotions, and symptoms you're struggling with. You're ready to stop choosing the same type of unhealthy relationships. You're ready to understand yourself better and find peace and healing. You're ready to improve your romantic partnership. You want better communication, to get closer, and heal from past hurts. There's hope. You can experience transformational change in your life and in your relationships with your loved ones. Together, we will work to understand the root causes underlying your experience and work together to find lasting solutions.

Now accepting: NEW individual clients. No matter where you've been or how stuck you feel, I know you have the ability to grow and heal. Whether you are seeking help as an individual or couple, it is my desire that you find personal empowerment and build meaningful relationships. Using attachment science, I will help you recognize relational patterns that are at the root of things, building change that will last. I specialize in cases of religious trauma, anxiety, depression, divorce, sexual issues, and life transitions (i.e., postpartum issues) with adult individuals and couples.

My approach is to provide psycho-education on a number of different topics as they come up organically so that you can learn in conjunction with healing. I use a trauma-informed care approach and aim to keep the therapeutic space as safe as possible: I take this very seriously and know safety must be present in order for true work to happen. You are the one who ultimately decides where we go and my ultimate role is to be right by your side on your journey of healing and exploration.

Relationship with others is a primary motivating force in our lives, it is a basic need we all seek to meet in different ways. Non-judgmental collaboration with clients to help discover the emotional patterns in their lives and relationships that can cause and/or maintain distress, with the goal of creating more adaptive and fulfilling responses, is the main focus of the work we do. We will team up to identify the needs underlying your emotions and thoughts and we will work to find clearer and more authentic ways of communicating those needs so that they can finally be met.

My Counseling Approach: Motivational techniques by truth and honesty. Be empowered from life lessons. Strive balance in life for peace and harmony. And create life goals to keep moving forward toward a positive direction.

Hi, my name is Mary Jane Poulson; I go by "Jane". I have worked in the helping profession for over 30 years with a primary focus on the treatment of depression, anxiety and trauma. I have worked with issues ranging from chronic mental disorders to major life stressors. I understand how difficult it can be to find someone to feel comfortable enough to share your inner most thoughts and feelings, and how emotional distress and unhelpful thinking can contribute to dysfunctional behaviors and conflicted relationships, perpetuating your pain. When friends or family aren't enough to help, it's time to find a professional you can trust.

You don’t have to be sick to be Building Healthier Relationships (BHR). BHR is about developing a better toolbox to enhance relationships with yourself and others, and to provide a safe, nurturing environment for learning and healing. Life isn’t just a bowl of cherries—it also includes the PITs. In life, the PITs (Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment) provide the seeds for future cherries. While we are all victims at times, healing starts with moving from a victim mentality of blaming others to the survivor mentality of taking responsibility—not for what happened in the past, but for how to go forward.

I work with teens and young adults. We would be a good fit if you’re looking for support with: depression, anxiety, anger, mood instability, self-esteem, creating healthy relationships with others (parents, partners, & peers), teen dating violence, self-injury, or life transitions. Additionally, I treat adult survivors of intimate partner domestic violence. The focus is on personal empowerment finding increased awareness about abuse, clarity, and improved safety.