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Sara Muckler
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Walla Walla, WA 99362  (Online Only)
Life can be hard. Therapy helps! I work with those dealing with long-term health issues, cancer, and grief and loss. I offer individual counseling for many other issues, including navigating major life transitions, depression, anxiety, unresolved trauma and childhood physical, sexual and emotional abuse, issues of self-esteem/self-worth, geriatric mental health, and family of origin issues. I view therapy as a collaborative process that can help provide insight, direction, and comfort. I offer HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions for residents of Washington and Idaho who are 18 and older.
Life can be hard. Therapy helps! I work with those dealing with long-term health issues, cancer, and grief and loss. I offer individual counseling for many other issues, including navigating major life transitions, depression, anxiety, unresolved trauma and childhood physical, sexual and emotional abuse, issues of self-esteem/self-worth, geriatric mental health, and family of origin issues. I view therapy as a collaborative process that can help provide insight, direction, and comfort. I offer HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions for residents of Washington and Idaho who are 18 and older.
(509) 519-3994 View (509) 519-3994
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Kim Funderburk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, NCACI, CDP, CDCS, LCHT
Verified Verified
Walla Walla, WA 99362
I love my job! I am user-friendly in your difficult time. I specialize in clients experiencing trauma disorders and symptoms related to trauma, including substance use issues. I invest in the sacred trust relationship between client and therapist and provide a non-judgemental, caring, empathetic, safe place where I believe all my clients are capable of solving their own wellness issues by utilizing the tools and experience I bring to them to assist them in building their own solutions. I understand each client is doing the best they can with the tools they have and truly wants to improve their quality of life.
I love my job! I am user-friendly in your difficult time. I specialize in clients experiencing trauma disorders and symptoms related to trauma, including substance use issues. I invest in the sacred trust relationship between client and therapist and provide a non-judgemental, caring, empathetic, safe place where I believe all my clients are capable of solving their own wellness issues by utilizing the tools and experience I bring to them to assist them in building their own solutions. I understand each client is doing the best they can with the tools they have and truly wants to improve their quality of life.
(509) 284-4231 View (509) 284-4231
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Thrive on Counseling, LLC Stephanie Koerner
Counselor, LMHC, SUDP, CMHS, GMHS, EMMHS
Verified Verified
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
(509) 398-8352 View (509) 398-8352
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Dr. Sean Morrison
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Walla Walla, WA 99362
I approach therapy from an evidence-based perspective by letting you know what the research has shown to be the most effective way of handling whatever problems you’re struggling with. From there, we can work together to adapt that type of therapy to fit your specific needs & life circumstances so we can figure out how to make our sessions most helpful for you. I specialize in CBT, DBT, CPT/PE, Schema Therapy & Mindfulness-based therapies amongst other evidence-based psychotherapies. I accept First Choice Health insurance, which frequently contracts with some Kaiser plans. Please call to confirm I am in-network with your plan.
I approach therapy from an evidence-based perspective by letting you know what the research has shown to be the most effective way of handling whatever problems you’re struggling with. From there, we can work together to adapt that type of therapy to fit your specific needs & life circumstances so we can figure out how to make our sessions most helpful for you. I specialize in CBT, DBT, CPT/PE, Schema Therapy & Mindfulness-based therapies amongst other evidence-based psychotherapies. I accept First Choice Health insurance, which frequently contracts with some Kaiser plans. Please call to confirm I am in-network with your plan.
(360) 531-6248 View (360) 531-6248

Online Therapists

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Emily Anne Ellison
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
West Richland, WA 99353
I also work with people who are highly suicidal and self-harm.
I have worked in community mental health since 2012. I have a lot of experience working with most disorders in the DSM-5. I have worked with clients that have anxiety disorders, ADHD, PTSD, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, schizophrenia, and other disorders. My ideal client is anyone that wants to make a change in their life and is willing to do the work it takes to achieve their goals. I work with clients to do a comprehensive assessment where I supply a diagnosis or diagnoses. From there treatment begins. I use a wide array of treatments. My main mode of therapy is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
I also work with people who are highly suicidal and self-harm.
I have worked in community mental health since 2012. I have a lot of experience working with most disorders in the DSM-5. I have worked with clients that have anxiety disorders, ADHD, PTSD, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, schizophrenia, and other disorders. My ideal client is anyone that wants to make a change in their life and is willing to do the work it takes to achieve their goals. I work with clients to do a comprehensive assessment where I supply a diagnosis or diagnoses. From there treatment begins. I use a wide array of treatments. My main mode of therapy is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
(425) 979-7268 View (425) 979-7268
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Kevin Todd
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasco, WA 99301
We all have the ability within ourselves to make changes and to live our best lives, yet often times we can get in our own way of that progress. Difficulties in our lives are often linked to problems in our relationships with people close to us. Therapy can help us examine our behavior and create ways so that we can remove the roadblocks keeping us from improving upon our relationships. I use many dynamic forms of treatment in order to help you reach these goals. I base my practice in the belief that therapy in itself is relationship-based.
We all have the ability within ourselves to make changes and to live our best lives, yet often times we can get in our own way of that progress. Difficulties in our lives are often linked to problems in our relationships with people close to us. Therapy can help us examine our behavior and create ways so that we can remove the roadblocks keeping us from improving upon our relationships. I use many dynamic forms of treatment in order to help you reach these goals. I base my practice in the belief that therapy in itself is relationship-based.
(509) 204-8716 View (509) 204-8716
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Gregory (Tommy) Lofgren
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Richland, WA 99354
Imagine you're on either end of a boat. As the waves begin to crash against the deck, and the thick fog begins to blanket the surface around you, it's difficult to see and direct your attention to anyone else around you. Relying on voice, do you feel that others respond to you? Is there engagement from those you need support from? Feeling lost, can you find yourself to the lighthouse that guides you to shore? For couples and individuals who have endured attachment wounds, experienced depression or anxiety, and/or are still overcoming their trauma, I am honored to hold space to help YOU find your way back to shore.
Imagine you're on either end of a boat. As the waves begin to crash against the deck, and the thick fog begins to blanket the surface around you, it's difficult to see and direct your attention to anyone else around you. Relying on voice, do you feel that others respond to you? Is there engagement from those you need support from? Feeling lost, can you find yourself to the lighthouse that guides you to shore? For couples and individuals who have endured attachment wounds, experienced depression or anxiety, and/or are still overcoming their trauma, I am honored to hold space to help YOU find your way back to shore.
(509) 266-7989 View (509) 266-7989
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Rigoberto Garza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC, MHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kennewick, WA 99336  (Online Only)
When life stressors or traumas arise, it's easy to feel like everything is falling apart. As a mental health therapist, I aim to help my clients heal and navigate through these difficult times. Whether it's children, adults, or families, my approach is to help clients find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so that they can feel complete, whole, and safe.
When life stressors or traumas arise, it's easy to feel like everything is falling apart. As a mental health therapist, I aim to help my clients heal and navigate through these difficult times. Whether it's children, adults, or families, my approach is to help clients find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so that they can feel complete, whole, and safe.
(509) 512-2553 View (509) 512-2553
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Connective Path Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Richland, WA 99352  (Online Only)
I am here to help YOU find YOU on this courageous journey of self discovery. Together we can approach your mental health, destructive behaviors, unexpected challenges, and difficult transitions with compassion and hope. We will work to find new solutions to your problems, rediscover a meaningful life, communicate more effectively, and strengthen your connections with others. I believe everyone has the internal resources to walk this path and access deep and lasting change.
I am here to help YOU find YOU on this courageous journey of self discovery. Together we can approach your mental health, destructive behaviors, unexpected challenges, and difficult transitions with compassion and hope. We will work to find new solutions to your problems, rediscover a meaningful life, communicate more effectively, and strengthen your connections with others. I believe everyone has the internal resources to walk this path and access deep and lasting change.
(509) 593-3771 View (509) 593-3771
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Chey Cochran
Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pullman, WA 99163
Waitlist for new clients
Currently full, though I do have a waitlist going. I'm a strengths-based, psychodynamic therapist who tailors sessions to my client’s unique needs, values and goals. I am also a neurodivergent-affirming clinician with experience in working with the Autistic and ADHD populations. My background includes working with children, teens and their families in individual, parent, and family therapy settings; with youth, families, or adults with post, current, and/or complex trauma; in therapeutic partnership with teens and adults, including but not limited to inner-child healing.
Currently full, though I do have a waitlist going. I'm a strengths-based, psychodynamic therapist who tailors sessions to my client’s unique needs, values and goals. I am also a neurodivergent-affirming clinician with experience in working with the Autistic and ADHD populations. My background includes working with children, teens and their families in individual, parent, and family therapy settings; with youth, families, or adults with post, current, and/or complex trauma; in therapeutic partnership with teens and adults, including but not limited to inner-child healing.
(509) 550-7693 View (509) 550-7693
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Dr. Carroll & Associates - Actualize Psylutions
Counselor, PhD, LMHC-S, NCC, RHT
Verified Verified
Richland, WA 99352
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.
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.
(509) 204-8802 View (509) 204-8802
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Connor Hartley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Pullman, WA 99163  (Online Only)
I'm Connor, the head athletics mental health clinician at Washington State University. I work with athletes and others on their general mental health and sport psych performance issues. On the performance side, I treat performance anxiety, lack of confidence, burnout, and more. On the clinical side, I work with people experiencing depression, anxiety, difficulty with stress management, big life adjustments, grief, hoarding, and more. Regardless of the model, I always provide a warm, positive listening ear with a strong desire to help.
I'm Connor, the head athletics mental health clinician at Washington State University. I work with athletes and others on their general mental health and sport psych performance issues. On the performance side, I treat performance anxiety, lack of confidence, burnout, and more. On the clinical side, I work with people experiencing depression, anxiety, difficulty with stress management, big life adjustments, grief, hoarding, and more. Regardless of the model, I always provide a warm, positive listening ear with a strong desire to help.
(206) 594-5166 View (206) 594-5166
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Kris Bryant
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Kennewick, WA 99336  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
You live on an emotional roller coaster. You can't keep friends or a job. Hurting yourself feels better than hurting others. You question whether your life is worth living. Perhaps you diagnosed yourself on the internet or your doctor told you that you need something called "DBT." DBT is what I live and breathe.
You live on an emotional roller coaster. You can't keep friends or a job. Hurting yourself feels better than hurting others. You question whether your life is worth living. Perhaps you diagnosed yourself on the internet or your doctor told you that you need something called "DBT." DBT is what I live and breathe.
(405) 759-4178 View (405) 759-4178
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Gracie Rodriguez
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Pasco, WA 99301
Let me use my many years of experience working with clients to help you through lifes most difficult and challenging events. I use different forms of therapy depending on the need of my client. I can help with a variety of problems such as trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.
Let me use my many years of experience working with clients to help you through lifes most difficult and challenging events. I use different forms of therapy depending on the need of my client. I can help with a variety of problems such as trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.
(509) 412-3907 View (509) 412-3907
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Meghan Robbins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pasco, WA 99301
Hi there! My name is Meghan Robbins, and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. My experience is primarily working with children, teens, and adults specializing in topics related to depression, anxiety, adjustment concerns, grief and loss, and trauma. I am most comfortable working with adolescent and young adults. However, I have experience with clients from all age ranges and background.
Hi there! My name is Meghan Robbins, and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. My experience is primarily working with children, teens, and adults specializing in topics related to depression, anxiety, adjustment concerns, grief and loss, and trauma. I am most comfortable working with adolescent and young adults. However, I have experience with clients from all age ranges and background.
(509) 778-5883 View (509) 778-5883
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Traverse Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Pasco, WA 99301
Accepting new clients! My name is Kalli Kembel, LSWAIC. I am a generalist practitioner trained in a variety of evidence-based approaches to work with individuals and families. I operate from a humanistic perspective, which is client-centered and focuses on strengths, while empowering clients to overcome obstacles and become their favorite version of themselves. I believe it is my role to assist clients in building resilience, strengthening relationships, developing self-awareness and enhancing acceptance of self. I also aid clients in developing skills for mindfulness, distress tolerance and emotional regulation.
Accepting new clients! My name is Kalli Kembel, LSWAIC. I am a generalist practitioner trained in a variety of evidence-based approaches to work with individuals and families. I operate from a humanistic perspective, which is client-centered and focuses on strengths, while empowering clients to overcome obstacles and become their favorite version of themselves. I believe it is my role to assist clients in building resilience, strengthening relationships, developing self-awareness and enhancing acceptance of self. I also aid clients in developing skills for mindfulness, distress tolerance and emotional regulation.
(425) 437-2555 View (425) 437-2555
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Kim Lycan (Lycan Counseling)
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CMHS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Richland, WA 99352  (Online Only)
My practice is comprised of several providers. Currently I have spots with providers accepting insurances. In general, my practice specializes in providing safe, affirming care to youth and young adult LGBTQIA2+ folks and neurodivergent folks with a variety of mental health needs. We provide care for diverse families and support individuals through life transitions. We also provide trans affirming care and letters for surgery with 1x appointments. Check out our provider photos.
My practice is comprised of several providers. Currently I have spots with providers accepting insurances. In general, my practice specializes in providing safe, affirming care to youth and young adult LGBTQIA2+ folks and neurodivergent folks with a variety of mental health needs. We provide care for diverse families and support individuals through life transitions. We also provide trans affirming care and letters for surgery with 1x appointments. Check out our provider photos.
(509) 204-5118 View (509) 204-5118
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Amanda k Rukavina
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richland, WA 99354
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.
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.
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Stan A Woody
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richland, WA 99352
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.
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.
(509) 299-8214 View (509) 299-8214
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Brenda L Parish
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kennewick, WA 99336
Are you tired of struggling emotionally? Do you find yourself regretting interactions with others and feel relationship connections are crumbling? Are you worried about a child or simply need parenting help? The journey of healing, repairing, improving, and become your authentic self will be unique to you. This takes time. When you are ready to make essential life changes, I can help. I offer a sensitive, caring, and collaborative atmosphere along with empirically supported modalities to assist you with your goals toward a more fulfilling life.
Are you tired of struggling emotionally? Do you find yourself regretting interactions with others and feel relationship connections are crumbling? Are you worried about a child or simply need parenting help? The journey of healing, repairing, improving, and become your authentic self will be unique to you. This takes time. When you are ready to make essential life changes, I can help. I offer a sensitive, caring, and collaborative atmosphere along with empirically supported modalities to assist you with your goals toward a more fulfilling life.
(509) 413-0427 View (509) 413-0427

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How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?

Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioral therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.

Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?

Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.

Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?

The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.