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A FORWARD-THINKING, EXPERIENCED THERAPIST Licensed Mental Health Therapist with 35 years of in-patient and out-patient professional experience working with adults, adolescents, children, and families. Specializes in working with relationships, complex trauma (trauma within families), PTSD, anxiety, stress disorders, addiction recovery, blended family issues, extended family issues, and spiritual crisis. I lived and worked in Seattle for 28 years and in 2016 moved to southern Utah for the landscapes and the red rocks I love. I have a deep respect for personal struggles. I also have great confidence in the therapeutic process based on the transformations I've witnessed in the lives of the men, women, and young people with whom I've been privileged to work. Most of my clients are high-functioning, corporate professionals, first responders, healthcare professionals, therapists themselves, or people who have been in therapy before but seek a more integrative approach. I also work with people new to therapy who are seeking to build a more solid foundation for their emotional health. The heart of what I do is create a safe space for my clients to address the issues that are keeping them from moving forward in their lives. My style is active and direct. I use trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches. I am an experiential therapist and use EFT, IFS, and a mindfulness-based approach. I've taught Jon Kabat-Zinn's 'Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction' course and integrate elements as it's extremely effective in working with anxiety as well as targeting the very roots of addictive behaviors. As a therapist I draw not only on my education, but also on my life experiences as a woman, a daughter, a sister, a wife, and a mother. I am by nature interested in the world around me and continue to educate myself both formally and informally. In 1993, I began to practice Vipassana Meditation, a simple form of sitting/walking meditation. This continues to support me personally and has informed my work over the years. I advocate living life with integrity. Change is hard. Most of us resist change for fear of what's unknown in the future. I understand it takes courage to reach out for help. If you wish to work with me bring a strong commitment to yourself. I'm here to help.

I am licensed in Washington with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, anger management, & 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 seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

As a licensed therapist in Washington with over three decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional challenges. My approach centers on helping clients develop deeper self-understanding, heal from past challenges, and cultivate meaningful connections. I offer compassionate guidance for those struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions. My therapeutic work focuses on addressing communication challenges, social anxiety, feelings of isolation, and personal growth. I create a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, work through guilt and shame, and rediscover their sense of purpose. My practice is grounded in empathy and respect, recognizing that each person's journey is unique. Whether you're dealing with relationship difficulties, panic attacks, or seeking personal transformation, I'm committed to walking alongside you with understanding and professional support. Together, we can explore strategies for healing, self-love, and creating more fulfilling life experiences.

I am licensed in Texas and Washington with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

The issues I work with in therapy are mind-body issues. I do not have a mental illness approach. What is good for the body is good for the brain and vice versa. My openness and inclusivity influence my approach to therapy. I do not judge. I accept. I am more interested in your uniqueness than your diagnosis and I expect a full recovery in treatment. I fit well with expectations from a person who is here on their own volition, is willing and open to change, and is trying to develop resiliency in life, problem-solving without drama in relationships, and self-respect. I try my best to provide a secure space and collaborate. I take notes and I read them at the end of the session. As opposed to homework, I offer experiments to try between conversations. Depending on preference, I can be direct in helping people identify their goals by collaborating on a treatment plan. I can also be non-direct and identify our goals through the flow of the conversation. A first session with me begins with a casual greeting and formalities regarding confidentiality, rights, and risk assessment questions, followed by a lead-in question to get the ball rolling.

As a seasoned counselor in Washington with four decades of professional experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through life's complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenges such as depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship dynamics. I I encourage people to thrive in communication issues, social anxiety, and the unique transitions faced by young adults and older individuals. My approach is particularly attuned to men's experiences, family dynamics, and the nuanced challenges of blended families and aging. Drawing from a Christian perspective, I offer compassionate guidance for those seeking faith-informed support. I honor your preference for other faith or no faith experiences. I am committed to creating a supportive environment where individuals can explore forgiveness, heal family-of-origin wounds, and develop meaningful coping strategies. I strive to empower clients to build resilience, improve communication, and find hope through life's most challenging moments. Ken Halvorson, MSW

Hello! My name is Sarah and I have been a licensed mental health counselor since 2003. I have also held many titles such as a certified thanatologist (grief and loss), clinical supervisor, and clinic director. I have worked in many settings besides private practice, including community mental health settings where I often worked with the chronically mentally ill, drug court where I worked together with substance use counselors to help people with addiction, and marital counseling centers where I taught communication skills to couples. I have treated clients who have struggled with depression, anxiety, relationship, and/or family issues, phase of life issues, grief and loss, and I have worked with many adult children of alcoholics and the challenge of low self esteem. Asking for help takes a lot of courage, and you should be proud of yourself getting to this point of choosing the right counselor for yourself. I strive to be a safe place for my clients, that they know that they are never judged, only given positive regard and encouragement. I am an interactive therapist, often looking for those "blind spots" my clients can't see are not in their best interest, and bringing them to light so my client can have those"light bulb" moments of new insight into themselves. I often remind my clients in the beginning that change in therapy is not a "drive through" fix, and it takes a commitment from both the client and the counselor to achieve the goals, outcomes, and change the client is wanting. My approach is very eclectic, learning with years of experience, that different clients learn in different ways. I tend towards the cognitive behavioral, Adlerian, (feelings create thoughts, thoughts create beliefs, and beliefs create belief systems) and psycho-dynamic approaches. I am flexible in my approaches knowing that some clients need a more coaching kind of approach with lots of cheer leading, while others need a more nurturing and gentle approach. I look forward to building a therapeutic alliance and relationship with you !

My approach is more about one human being talking with another, with sensitivity to your feelings uppermost in my mind. If you are navigating workplace or career situations and related relationship communication, I offer a place to map out your next steps. Together, we can go over your options focusing on what you want to do in the present. My mission is to see the world through your eyes, to pose questions to help clarify how you see that world, and to always be in your corner whatever you decide. What I will do consistently is listen intently without judgment, show sincere empathy, look for and validate strengths, do collaborative problem solving, and even share some humor along the way. I find that these practices help good solutions rise to the top. My name is Eric Levine. I’m a licensed Counselor based in Washington State having worked 14 years in the field of counseling after earning my Masters specializing in Counseling Psychology at UCLA. Staying in your present job with its difficulties, making a decision to leave and how to prepare for it, or even exploring a different career and/or educational path are areas of emphasis--with all the emotions those things can evoke. Yet relationships, which are so important in general, can be affected by these issues and so many others, so of course we can work on them as well. Effective tools and incremental steps can improve your outlook on the future and lead to better outcomes. Like many counselors my preference is to work with people in person. But since remote counseling has come to the fore I find the next best mode is talking on the phone which brings with it a sense of focus and "presence," along with inflection, emphasis, feeling tones, humor, and most importantly the ability to immediately clear up any misunderstandings with the sensitivity of the spoken word. In that regard I’ve been told I have a very calm and pleasant voice that I owe to my father, a newscaster whose warm emotionality came right through the radio, even more so to those of us around him. After a fairly long career in more organizational education and counseling programs, I seek to return through this venue to a similar position I held in a university setting where I was able to work individually with students, staff, and administrators, young and old. The shared openness involved was something I could never take for granted, the life stories amazing in themselves.

I am licensed in Louisiana with 22 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, coping with grief and loss, & anger management. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. 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 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 am licensed in Washington with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. 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 in Washington, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping teens, young adults, and women work through challenging experiences, including trauma, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. I offer compassionate, evidence-based support for those struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, and body image concerns. My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in understanding each person's unique journey. I'm committed to creating a safe, affirming space where clients can explore their experiences, heal from past wounds, and develop resilience. Whether you're processing difficult life transitions, recovering from traumatic experiences, or seeking to understand yourself more deeply, I'm here to support your path toward healing and self-discovery. Drawing from trauma-informed practices, I work collaboratively with clients to build meaningful strategies for emotional well-being. My goal is to empower you to reconnect with your inner strength and move toward the life you envision. Some things you should know about me: I would describe myself as a more "laid-back" therapist and do believe that clients should be behind the steering wheel during their sessions but I will hold you accountable and be straightforward when needed. I am only offering chat sessions at this time.

As a compassionate therapist with two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients address challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem issues through a faith-informed, holistic approach. I understand the intricate ways life transitions, social dynamics, and personal struggles can impact mental wellness. My therapeutic work spans diverse areas including family dynamics, chronic health challenges, mood disorders, and interpersonal communication. I'm particularly committed to supporting women, individuals experiencing isolation, and those working through complex emotional experiences. My approach integrates evidence-based practices with a deep respect for each person's unique spiritual and emotional journey. I create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, develop resilience, and cultivate meaningful personal growth. Whether you're struggling with panic attacks, social anxiety, or navigating significant life transitions, I'm dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy and professional expertise.