Find a licensed online therapist in Elma, WA

As a licensed therapist in WA State, Oregon, and Texas I bring nearly two decades of compassionate clinical experience supporting individuals through diverse life challenges. My approach is deeply personalized, honoring each client's unique journey and identity. I specialize in addressing complex emotional landscapes, including depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, trauma recovery, and grief. My therapeutic practice centers on creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop resilience, and cultivate meaningful personal growth. I'm committed to understanding the nuanced intersections of individual experiences, offering tailored guidance that respects each person's cultural background, personal values, and emotional needs. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I help clients navigate challenging transitions, heal from past wounds, and develop healthier communication and coping strategies. Whether you're confronting workplace stress, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I'm dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy, expertise, and genuine care.

I am a marriage and family therapist with 9 years of experience counseling a wide range of clients. I have worked with clients on grief and loss, depression and anxiety as well as substance abuse concerns. I take a warm approach with clients and use a client centered approach to therapy. I have been trained in cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy and approach the sessions in a collaborative manner always working together with people I am working with. I respect that you took this step to seek out a listening ear and I look forward to working together with you on this journey. I was born in New York and as a young child my family moved out to Los Angeles and I have been here ever since. Growing up I was always fascinated by the field of psychology and when I was going for my Bachelors Degree I therefore choose to major in psychology. I attended Touro College Los Angeles for my Bachelors degree and then pursued my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy through Touro University Worldwide. When working with clients I take a warm and empathetic approach and really try to hear what the client is saying. Therapy can be very rewarding but it is often challenging to talk about the difficulties that we face. In session I strive to create a supportive and safe space where we can work together mindfully and without judgement to increase wellness. Thank you for taking the time to look over my profile. I look forward to working together!

As a licensed therapist in Washington with over two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My practice focuses on addressing stress, anxiety, trauma, family dynamics, and interpersonal relationships. I bring a compassionate and nuanced approach to working with diverse populations, including veterans, survivors of assault, individuals managing chronic health conditions, and those navigating significant life transitions. My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in understanding each person's unique experiences. I offer supportive, evidence-based care for individuals struggling with panic disorders, posttraumatic stress, caregiver burnout, workplace challenges, and interpersonal conflicts. I am particularly committed to supporting adult children of alcoholics/drug addicted parent’s, parent’s mental health, including issues related to child development, pregnancy, postpartum experiences, and family dynamics. I strive to create a safe, affirming space where clients can explore their experiences, develop resilient coping strategies, and move toward healing and personal growth. My goal is to empower individuals to understand themselves more deeply and build meaningful, sustainable paths forward.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia, Connecticut, and Washington State with over four years of clinical therapy and over 20 years of working with everyday people who are ready to change their current circumstances. My work has afforded me with opportunities to partner with those managing anxiety, caregivers’ fatigue, workplace stress, and other life changes. As an Integrative Therapist my style incorporates psychology concepts, solution focused outcomes, and strength-based approaches that empower resilience where they are, no matter the situation. What does this mean exactly? I am an integrative therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges by combining evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT, Choice Therapy, and a strength-based perspective, all integrated with brief solution-focused therapy. My goal is to support clients in discovering practical strategies to move forward and create meaningful change in their lives. With every session, it is my goal to ensure our therapy experience is safe, engaging, and thought provoking. With every client that enrolls into therapy, it is my belief that they are the experts on your own narrative, and they possess numerous strengths that will enable them to evoke accountability, create balanced energy, mental clarity, and command of their own lives. It is my absolute pleasure to join each one of my clients on their journey of possibility. Our journey awaits us! Best regard, Shervonne

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1997 and hold Bachelors and Masters in Social Work from the University of South Florida. I offer convenient and confidential online counseling. I'm a seasoned practitioner of almost 30 years with expertise in working with adults and teens in Individual, Couples, Family and Group Therapy. I excel in dependency issues, an substance/alcohol use and trauma/abuse recovery specialist. I'm gifted and passionate in helping to restore healing to the wounds of the past. I have extensive experience treating mood disorders, mental illness, loss, grief and issues related to family of origin. Superior Teaching and Communication Skills; Seasoned in Individual, Couples, Family, Group Counseling; Alcoholism/Substance Use/12 Step Recovery Specialist; Expert in Dependency Issues and Christian Counseling; Highly Experienced in Mood/Bipolar Disorders; Adept healing of Loss/Grief Issues; Successful in Family of Origin Issues-Divorce/Abuse/Hurts/Trauma I'm an empowering, caring, empathic, ethical professional. I’ve been practicing for 30 years, I care a great deal for those I serve, utilize decades of professional/personal experience to assist my patients navigate to balance/well-being. Dependable and consistent, provide multiple tools/skills/interventions and education along with in between session goals.

With 50 years as teacher/educator, probation officer and mental health therapist, I am a member of The National Board of Certified Counselors and have been licensed in Montana, Oregon, Alaska. I am presently licensed in Washington State. I provide psychotherapy for individuals to include children, adolescents, and adults, as well as, couples and family therapy. My initial orientation began with Rogers and client-centered therapy, and moved to integrative, and recovery, utilizing client strengths moving to resilient mental health. My speciality is of a multi and cross cultural orientation given my Native American and African Heritage. I have amassed considerable experience working with gay, lesbian, bisexual, and same sex clients, and the unique psychological issues present in the Native/African American Heritage, I spent six years on The Salish/Kootenai Reservation in Montana and four years working with Alaskan Natives in Fairbanks, Alaska. My experience with adolescents has been in a residential“positive peer orientation” to include individual, group and family therapies, cross-culturally. Formal Education and Training: I hold the Bachelor of Arts Degree, with Majors in Psychology-Sociology, with (research in suicidality), Education, Theatre and Fine Arts from Western State College of Colorado; Master's Degree in Education, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado; Masters of Fine Arts from The University of Montana, with major course work in theatre and group psychotherapy to include two independent studies with Robert Ammons Senior, Psychological Test Specialists, publisher of the KTSA. I also became a certified clinical hypnotherapist as I had gained experience as a hypnotherapist with Jack and Helen Watkins, utilizing "Ego-State Therapy. Finally, I completed major course work in clinical psychology toward the PsyD, at George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon. My most recent employment was as a group therapist providing “mindfulness “ training for emotional regulation, given a varied population to include those suffering depression and anxiety as a result of PTSD associated with violence and severe abuse. This has been inclusive of anger management associated with domestic violence and bipolar disorder. My specialization with cognitive therapy with schizophrenics was experiential over a five year period wherein I collaborated with the unit psychiatrist.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and and Art Therapist with 20 years of clinical experience practicing in Washington State. I studied at Antioch University Seattle and graduated in 2003. I have primarily focused on treating youth and adolescents both in a community mental health setting as well as in my private practice. I really enjoy working with young people and with the systems that surround them. I also use a cognitive-behavioral framework in considering how to help clients change and to start addressing the struggle they are facing. I see myself as client-centered and very much that I am just there to support you, the client, in your own process of change.

I am Leeann Mickel, I have a masters degree in educational psychology with an emphasis on community counseling. I have my LPC, licensed professional counselor Masters level. I also have an LC DC licensed chemical dependency counselor. I have worked 20 + years in the field of service. I have had great success with clients who have experienced significant trauma. I have been Clinical Supervisor for a substance abuse residential setting. I am currently Clinical Director for the agency with whom I am employed at this time. I believe it to be my mission helping and serving. My approach is client centered we start where you are. I am very laid-back and personable, I have forever been told how easy it is to talk to me, even prior to my chosen career! That’s a plus when you’re a therapist! I have some clients who simply need an ear and guidance. Others are eager to get to the cause of what prompted them to reach out. Either is great. I understand that some people need to vent and receive professional advice. I tell all of my clients you have inside you now everything you need to heal and progress. My job is to guide you on the journey in this process of self discovery and healing. I also tell my clients that I will work just as hard as you in doing this, but I will never work harder. This would cause more harm by handicapping them if others around never allow my clients to learn through experience, and rob my client of demonstrating to themselves the opportunity to see how capable they actually are. I have worked with many populations: adolescents, adults with variety of disorders/conditions. Such as mental health diagnosis like depression, bi polar, anxiety, and PTSD. For the last six years I have led our adolescent program. I'm very familiar with self harming behaviors, and have a knack of being able to reach them and slowly process into self love. I also have extensive experience with grief which may look different and feel different among different clients. Even those who believe that have mourned and grieved, but truly have not. I look forward to working with you and helping you along your specific path. My schedule is very flexible, as a I only work from home, virtually/remote. During therapy it will be common to give 'experiments' following a session. The purpose for this is taking from our sessions and applying what you learn to your 'real life' outside of one session weekly for an hour.

I am a licensed mental health counselor in Washington with over 12 years of working in the mental health field and about 5 years as a counselor. I have worked with clients that suffer from a variety of diagnosis and symptoms like Schizophrenia and depression. I have also worked with individuals that have suffered domestic violence or other trauma. My style of therapy is non directive, supportive and safe. I am very warm and easy to talk to as well as supportive throughout the entire therapy process. My approach is cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused and motivational interviewing. I will ensure your treatment plans meet your needs and concerns. Life is difficult for everyone of us and I would to assist you in making your journey easier. I look forward to working with you.

As a licensed therapist in Louisiana, I bring 15 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through life's complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenging personal transitions, relationship dynamics, and emotional healing. I specialize in supporting women through significant life stages, including pregnancy, postpartum experiences, and family transformations. My therapeutic approach is compassionate and holistic, focusing on areas like self-esteem, grief recovery, and personal growth. I understand the intricate challenges of relationships, family dynamics, and individual emotional journeys. Whether you're experiencing life changes, struggling with personal connections, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I'm committed to creating a supportive and empowering therapeutic environment. I offer a warm, respectful space where clients can explore their experiences, heal from past challenges, and develop meaningful strategies for personal transformation. My goal is to walk alongside you as you rediscover your strength, purpose, and inner resilience.

I am licensed in Michigan (ACTIVE), Illinois, Ohio, Washington State (ACTIVE), Virginia (ACTIVE) and Missouri with 34 years of professional work experience. Currently, completing requirements to practice in California. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, problem-solving, conflict-resolution, marital and couples therapy, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & family conflicts. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I work with adults in their 20s and 30s who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Many face the challenges of neurodivergence like Autism or ADHD, along with the anxiety or life transitions that often come with it. I also support gay and queer individuals navigating identity, self-esteem, and relationship issues. I also work with Pure-O OCD using Inference-based CBT (I-CBT), an approach that's still hard to find in virtual care. My approach is insight-driven. Before we reach for techniques, I want to understand what's happening underneath, then we decide together which tools actually fit you. I don't see your identity as something to fix.

I am licensed in Washington with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

As a licensed therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals through life's complex transitions and emotional challenges. My practice centers on helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and family systems with compassion and expertise. I have a deep understanding of women's issues, young adult experiences, and the nuanced emotional landscapes of pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting. My therapeutic approach is rooted in fostering self-love, improving communication, and addressing attachment patterns. I'm particularly passionate about supporting individuals through significant life changes, including divorce, separation, and family challenges. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I create a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop resilience, and cultivate meaningful personal growth.