Therapists in Vancouver, WA

Are you seeking peace-of-mind, purpose, and fulfillment in life? Whether you're grappling with trauma, depression, anxiety, anger management, or relationship issues, I'm here to provide understanding and assistance tailored to your unique needs. My style is genuine, good-humored, and deeply empathetic, creating a supportive environment where you can explore your challenges without judgment. Many clients, even without a specific diagnosis, find solace and support in my approach, whether they seek behavioral change, decision-making assistance, or help with life transitions.

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.

If you feel blocked in traditional therapy, suffered a trauma such as an accident, physical or sexual abuse, child abuse, the death of a loved one, a pattern of unsuccessful relationships, if you suffer from anxiety, depression, brooding or worry, addiction, or a phobia then I believe that we can find you the power to heal through the use of EMDR and other therapeutic practices.

I'm a depth psychotherapist who facilitates healing and transformation through gentle but honest mutual work with emotions, behaviors, imagery, grounding, memory, story, presence, and hope. It's an honor and a privilege to be a partner in my client's journey toward deep inner healing. In my practice, I help individuals and couples dive beneath the surface issues, discover the underlying sources of distress, and re-emerge into a more fulfilling life. I'd like to join you on your journey where you already are, and help you find opportunities for symptom relief, growth, and healing.

At Bluebird Counseling, I enjoy working with individuals, families, and youth. My areas of expertise are Mindfulness Practice, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Neural Therapies (LifeSpan Integration and EMDR- Eye Movement Desentization Reprocessing) and Gestalt - In the moment awareness.

I have experience working with children (5+) along with their families, adults, and couples in a variety of settings, ranging from outpatient mental health in both community and private settings to day treatment programs for children and adolescents. My work focuses on the use of Collaborative Problem Solving as a therapeutic approach of communication and skills building. I enjoy working with clients struggling with communication, attachment, ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health disorders, including those with comorbid diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, and Substance Use Disorders.

I am passionate about working with young adults and women. I have worked with varieties of clients from individuals going through life transitions to adolescents with complex issues. Finding a therapist that you connect with is critical to your journey. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and work to create an environment where each person feels listened to and valued as a unique being on their path to complete wellness. I place great emphasis on connection between client and therapist while at the same time using direct approaches to guide my clients to healing and discovery.