Therapists in 98663
Your past is invading your present. Your emotions overwhelm you at times. Many of your relationships are unfulfilling - or outright painful. Your self-esteem is low to non-existent, and you often feel you aren’t good enough. Celebrating your successes is hard for you because you feel like you don’t deserve them. Your inner critic is your constant companion. And the worst part is: overcoming these obstacles seems like a huge mountain to climb. You don’t know where or who to go to for help. We all need connection more than ever right now. I’d love to help!
Your past is invading your present. Your emotions overwhelm you at times. Many of your relationships are unfulfilling - or outright painful. Your self-esteem is low to non-existent, and you often feel you aren’t good enough. Celebrating your successes is hard for you because you feel like you don’t deserve them. Your inner critic is your constant companion. And the worst part is: overcoming these obstacles seems like a huge mountain to climb. You don’t know where or who to go to for help. We all need connection more than ever right now. I’d love to help!
Maritza Gomez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98663 (Online Only)
Accepting Washington and California Telehealth Clients. Seeking help is not easy! But you've already taken the first step right here. My passion is to help individuals process the things that are causing them pain, distress, sadness, and/or anxiety. To help battle those feelings of being stuck, lost or empty. To address the negative thoughts/feelings that are not allowing you to live the life you want. To help you reconnect with the things in life that bring you true happiness. You don't have to do it alone! Some of us just need a little extra help; someone to talk to, someone to vent to, someone that listens without judgement.
Accepting Washington and California Telehealth Clients. Seeking help is not easy! But you've already taken the first step right here. My passion is to help individuals process the things that are causing them pain, distress, sadness, and/or anxiety. To help battle those feelings of being stuck, lost or empty. To address the negative thoughts/feelings that are not allowing you to live the life you want. To help you reconnect with the things in life that bring you true happiness. You don't have to do it alone! Some of us just need a little extra help; someone to talk to, someone to vent to, someone that listens without judgement.
I believe we all have a story of life worth telling. All of us experience hills and valleys across our lives, some more high and deep than others. No person is an island; we were made to partake in this life together, through good times and challenging times. We need companions who can witness our pain, fears, joy, revelations, confusion, freedom, and ambivalence. We need people around us who have walked through some dark tunnels and come out the other side, now able to say with assurance, “There is an end. You’ll make it through, and I will walk with you as you find your way.”
I believe we all have a story of life worth telling. All of us experience hills and valleys across our lives, some more high and deep than others. No person is an island; we were made to partake in this life together, through good times and challenging times. We need companions who can witness our pain, fears, joy, revelations, confusion, freedom, and ambivalence. We need people around us who have walked through some dark tunnels and come out the other side, now able to say with assurance, “There is an end. You’ll make it through, and I will walk with you as you find your way.”
Anita F S Gushurst
Counselor, MA, CMHS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98663
Not accepting new clients
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington and have been practicing since 2011. I have experience working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma and loss, relationship issues, parenting support, learning difficulties, and developmental disabilities. I have specialized training and experience working with children, teens, and families. In session I use an eclectic approach to therapy that is tailored to the needs of the individual client or family system in my office. I generally combine Attachment and Client-Centered Theory in practice and I frequently use CBT and EMDR in session.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington and have been practicing since 2011. I have experience working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma and loss, relationship issues, parenting support, learning difficulties, and developmental disabilities. I have specialized training and experience working with children, teens, and families. In session I use an eclectic approach to therapy that is tailored to the needs of the individual client or family system in my office. I generally combine Attachment and Client-Centered Theory in practice and I frequently use CBT and EMDR in session.
Life's challenges may overwhelm your ability to cope and leave you confused and distressed. As a skilled therapist, I can assist to make this time fruitful rather then just a time to get through. I provide a safe comfortable place to focus on your experience of life. You will receive kindness, respect and genuine caring. My approach is client directed,with compassionate inquiry and creative exploration, using collaborative problem-solving to assist you in restoring your balance and moving in a positive direction; often with deeper insight and a greater capacity for joy and contentment.
Life's challenges may overwhelm your ability to cope and leave you confused and distressed. As a skilled therapist, I can assist to make this time fruitful rather then just a time to get through. I provide a safe comfortable place to focus on your experience of life. You will receive kindness, respect and genuine caring. My approach is client directed,with compassionate inquiry and creative exploration, using collaborative problem-solving to assist you in restoring your balance and moving in a positive direction; often with deeper insight and a greater capacity for joy and contentment.
Do you sometimes feel like you are not enough? Are you carrying a heavy burden? Do you feel like you're not living a life that is in line with your true self? I can help! I truly believe in the healing power of shining light on the parts of ourselves that we normally keep hidden. As a therapist I strive to develop a nurturing and honest alliance where you can freely explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences, free from judgement.
Do you sometimes feel like you are not enough? Are you carrying a heavy burden? Do you feel like you're not living a life that is in line with your true self? I can help! I truly believe in the healing power of shining light on the parts of ourselves that we normally keep hidden. As a therapist I strive to develop a nurturing and honest alliance where you can freely explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences, free from judgement.
In these days of social polarization and cultural upheaval, it is sometimes hard to find our place as individuals or as husbands and fathers in the world. Are you struggling with your role as a committed, loving husband? Your marriage lacks intimacy, and it seems like every discussion ends in conflict and hurt. Or your only role model was absent and none of the men around you seem to have the same struggles. As a father, you find yourself being harsh or shaming your children and then regretting it but unable to find a better way? Maybe you feel isolated and alone, easing the pain by acting out in harmful ways.
In these days of social polarization and cultural upheaval, it is sometimes hard to find our place as individuals or as husbands and fathers in the world. Are you struggling with your role as a committed, loving husband? Your marriage lacks intimacy, and it seems like every discussion ends in conflict and hurt. Or your only role model was absent and none of the men around you seem to have the same struggles. As a father, you find yourself being harsh or shaming your children and then regretting it but unable to find a better way? Maybe you feel isolated and alone, easing the pain by acting out in harmful ways.
Reflecting on my own counseling practice, I have discovered the overwhelming strength and healing power of human connectedness which is an essential cornerstone of my therapeutic counseling relationships. Life is a journey filled with both opportunities and challenges. When daily life and/or life transitions seem too overwhelming, the guidance and support provided from a trusted professional who is empathetic and objective can be informative, empowering, and restorative. I use cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic interventions to help clients discover how conscious and unconscious thoughts impact emotions and behaviors. In addition, I draw from a variety of counseling theories to meet each client's individual needs.
Reflecting on my own counseling practice, I have discovered the overwhelming strength and healing power of human connectedness which is an essential cornerstone of my therapeutic counseling relationships. Life is a journey filled with both opportunities and challenges. When daily life and/or life transitions seem too overwhelming, the guidance and support provided from a trusted professional who is empathetic and objective can be informative, empowering, and restorative. I use cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic interventions to help clients discover how conscious and unconscious thoughts impact emotions and behaviors. In addition, I draw from a variety of counseling theories to meet each client's individual needs.
Matthew Cronin Counseling Services, PLLC
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, PCA
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98663
It all starts with a desire and openness to change, to reach out for help and understanding. You define what that looks like. From there, we will work together to overcome past trauma, negative self-beliefs, or whatever your individual stuck points. Therapy can help you strengthen your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. You do not need to walk this path alone. Whatever your struggle or need, it’s something we can work through together. Make the choice and request a free 15-minute consultation to get the help you need starting today.
It all starts with a desire and openness to change, to reach out for help and understanding. You define what that looks like. From there, we will work together to overcome past trauma, negative self-beliefs, or whatever your individual stuck points. Therapy can help you strengthen your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. You do not need to walk this path alone. Whatever your struggle or need, it’s something we can work through together. Make the choice and request a free 15-minute consultation to get the help you need starting today.
I enjoy helping my clients navigate life's challenges. Together we will discover the way that works best for you. I believe each person has their own path to healing, and with that uniqueness comes an individualized plan. Together we will work to find out what will work for you, and I will be right there to help you find your compass to navigate your way through the process.
I enjoy helping my clients navigate life's challenges. Together we will discover the way that works best for you. I believe each person has their own path to healing, and with that uniqueness comes an individualized plan. Together we will work to find out what will work for you, and I will be right there to help you find your compass to navigate your way through the process.
I believe that something powerful happens when we are seen, heard, and equipped with dignity and support. Counseling is a transformative process that can promote healing, hope, and change as we navigate the challenges that come with being human. I approach therapy through a person-centered, narrative, and family-systems framework. This means that the therapeutic process is centered around your story, your context, and your intersecting identities. I also prioritize trauma-informed care and utilize EMDR to help clients move from feeling stuck in the past to safe and empowered in the present.
I believe that something powerful happens when we are seen, heard, and equipped with dignity and support. Counseling is a transformative process that can promote healing, hope, and change as we navigate the challenges that come with being human. I approach therapy through a person-centered, narrative, and family-systems framework. This means that the therapeutic process is centered around your story, your context, and your intersecting identities. I also prioritize trauma-informed care and utilize EMDR to help clients move from feeling stuck in the past to safe and empowered in the present.
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A Better Way Counseling Service
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, LICSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98663
Waitlist for new clients
We have limited availability for both in-person and telehealth - Here at A Better Way Counseling Services, our mission is to be of service to our Washington community, far and near. We offer quality mental health counseling, training, and classes on a variety of helpful topics. Our philosophy is to work with people from an individualized, needs-driven, and strength-based focus. We are committed to offering quality mental health services to all people, regardless of religious preference, race, sex, income, sexual orientation, or education. A fundamental principle of our service is to treat everyone with respect and dignity.
We have limited availability for both in-person and telehealth - Here at A Better Way Counseling Services, our mission is to be of service to our Washington community, far and near. We offer quality mental health counseling, training, and classes on a variety of helpful topics. Our philosophy is to work with people from an individualized, needs-driven, and strength-based focus. We are committed to offering quality mental health services to all people, regardless of religious preference, race, sex, income, sexual orientation, or education. A fundamental principle of our service is to treat everyone with respect and dignity.
Are the choices of others negatively affecting you? Are you losing your temper and isolating? Have you lost hope in the future or finding a solution? If you have said yes to any of those questions, you don't have to go through it alone. As your therapist, I make every effort to try and help you discover more effective ways of thinking, behaving, and coping with what has brought you to therapy. There are different paths you could take to freedom from your situation, together let's try and find the best path for you!
Are the choices of others negatively affecting you? Are you losing your temper and isolating? Have you lost hope in the future or finding a solution? If you have said yes to any of those questions, you don't have to go through it alone. As your therapist, I make every effort to try and help you discover more effective ways of thinking, behaving, and coping with what has brought you to therapy. There are different paths you could take to freedom from your situation, together let's try and find the best path for you!
Parenting is the hardest job. You've dong everything you can think of to support your kids. And still they struggle. You’re doing whatever you can think of. You’ve sat with teachers, talked with doctors, argued long into the night. Nothing has helped. You’re to the point where you just want to quit. And you feel terrible about it. I get it. I've been there. Your temper is short, you feel grouchy all the time, and time spent at the office feels like a vacation. This was not in the job description.
Parenting is the hardest job. You've dong everything you can think of to support your kids. And still they struggle. You’re doing whatever you can think of. You’ve sat with teachers, talked with doctors, argued long into the night. Nothing has helped. You’re to the point where you just want to quit. And you feel terrible about it. I get it. I've been there. Your temper is short, you feel grouchy all the time, and time spent at the office feels like a vacation. This was not in the job description.
I am excited to have recently moved my practice from Portland to Vancouver, WA and am happy to provide care to clients who live in Washington,Oregon and California. I am able to teach people skills that will transform their relationships. I work with couples and families who really want to make changes in the way they relate to one another, helping them to understand that conflict is normal and natural. I also enjoy helping people who have been traumatized. My seven years at the VA Outpatient Clinic has well prepared me to work with those who have been traumatized, are depressed or are grieving.
I am excited to have recently moved my practice from Portland to Vancouver, WA and am happy to provide care to clients who live in Washington,Oregon and California. I am able to teach people skills that will transform their relationships. I work with couples and families who really want to make changes in the way they relate to one another, helping them to understand that conflict is normal and natural. I also enjoy helping people who have been traumatized. My seven years at the VA Outpatient Clinic has well prepared me to work with those who have been traumatized, are depressed or are grieving.
With over 25 years as a psychology educator, researcher, and clinician, I’ve supported people in growing the strength they need to move forward with renewed balance, confidence, and hope.
With over 25 years as a psychology educator, researcher, and clinician, I’ve supported people in growing the strength they need to move forward with renewed balance, confidence, and hope.
Peter Gold Phd
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98663 (Online Only)
People come to me usually for one of two reasons: (1) things are going well but they want to grow and evolve, (2) things are hard because of a past traumatic experience or a current situation, and healing and change is needed. Symptoms often include anxiety, depression, issues related to trauma, anger, grief and relationship issues. I work from a depth psychological perspective which means that I address the cause of symptoms as much as the symptoms themselves.
People come to me usually for one of two reasons: (1) things are going well but they want to grow and evolve, (2) things are hard because of a past traumatic experience or a current situation, and healing and change is needed. Symptoms often include anxiety, depression, issues related to trauma, anger, grief and relationship issues. I work from a depth psychological perspective which means that I address the cause of symptoms as much as the symptoms themselves.
Courtney Greif
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98663 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Mercedes Wilder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98663
Not accepting new clients
I am currently not able to accept any new clients at this time. Are you feeling stressed or stuck? Anxious or depressed? I can help. Sometimes in life our struggles can weigh us down and we become overwhelmed with how to move forward. This is where I can assist you in working through these stuck times. I am passionate about working with folks in the LGBTQIA community, as well as providing resources and strategies to navigate a variety of things, including anxiety, ADHD, trauma, self image, and attachment.
I am currently not able to accept any new clients at this time. Are you feeling stressed or stuck? Anxious or depressed? I can help. Sometimes in life our struggles can weigh us down and we become overwhelmed with how to move forward. This is where I can assist you in working through these stuck times. I am passionate about working with folks in the LGBTQIA community, as well as providing resources and strategies to navigate a variety of things, including anxiety, ADHD, trauma, self image, and attachment.
Online Only! I work with adolescents through various work experiences. I enjoy working with couples who may be struggling in their relationship because I believe there is no problem large enough that we cannot work through. The same goes for families. The family is a fundamental building block in all of our relationships, through which all other relationships we may have can grow. I work together with my clients to create goals and helps equip them with tools to continue to grow throughout the rest of their lives. I create a safe environment in order for my clients to be able to open up and find healing in all aspects of life.
Online Only! I work with adolescents through various work experiences. I enjoy working with couples who may be struggling in their relationship because I believe there is no problem large enough that we cannot work through. The same goes for families. The family is a fundamental building block in all of our relationships, through which all other relationships we may have can grow. I work together with my clients to create goals and helps equip them with tools to continue to grow throughout the rest of their lives. I create a safe environment in order for my clients to be able to open up and find healing in all aspects of life.
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Number of Therapists in 98663
80+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in 98663 who prioritize treating:
87% | Anxiety |
86% | Depression |
79% | Stress |
77% | Relationship Issues |
77% | Trauma and PTSD |
76% | Self Esteem |
73% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
69% | Aetna |
59% | Regence |
54% | Premera Blue Cross |
How Therapists in 98663 see their clients
66% | In Person and Online | |
34% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
77% | Female | |
21% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |