Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in 98685
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My toolbox includes research-proven techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy and EMDR, particularly beneficial for first responders grappling with second-hand trauma.
Are you seeking peace-of-mind, purpose, and fulfillment in life? Whether you're grappling with trauma, depression, anxiety, anger management, or faith-based 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.
My toolbox includes research-proven techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy and EMDR, particularly beneficial for first responders grappling with second-hand trauma.
Are you seeking peace-of-mind, purpose, and fulfillment in life? Whether you're grappling with trauma, depression, anxiety, anger management, or faith-based 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.
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I utilize mindfulness, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to lessen the impact of trauma, anxiety, and maladaptive coping in your life.
I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to engage in a client-centered care plan with attainable goals. Maybe you haven't had therapy before or maybe you have; now offers a unique opportunity to build on your strengths and wants to make changes in your life. I want to work with you to help understand past experiences and traumas to grow towards a more desirable future.
I utilize mindfulness, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to lessen the impact of trauma, anxiety, and maladaptive coping in your life.
I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to engage in a client-centered care plan with attainable goals. Maybe you haven't had therapy before or maybe you have; now offers a unique opportunity to build on your strengths and wants to make changes in your life. I want to work with you to help understand past experiences and traumas to grow towards a more desirable future.
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Boehm Counseling & Consulting Services
Counselor, MS, LMHC, MAC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98685
Interventions include substance abuse addictions & "process addictions" Therapeutic approaches include cognitive/behavioral, interpersonal, family systems, EMDR visualization, motivational interviewing.
Client motivation focused;,believing personal change is possible for anyone who desires it. The human spirit is powerful and will persevere if nurtured, empowered & supported. My therapeutic approach: teaching, empower, intervene &support for the therapeutic change process with clients. Combining education + professional & personal experience I provide a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic approach conducive to healthy changes. Perspective of personal strengths vs the medical model of "sickness" clients are empowered with hope and skills for positive change.
Interventions include substance abuse addictions & "process addictions" Therapeutic approaches include cognitive/behavioral, interpersonal, family systems, EMDR visualization, motivational interviewing.
Client motivation focused;,believing personal change is possible for anyone who desires it. The human spirit is powerful and will persevere if nurtured, empowered & supported. My therapeutic approach: teaching, empower, intervene &support for the therapeutic change process with clients. Combining education + professional & personal experience I provide a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic approach conducive to healthy changes. Perspective of personal strengths vs the medical model of "sickness" clients are empowered with hope and skills for positive change.
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Staci has advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Client Centered Therapy and Internal Family Systems.
Staci Jenkins is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has been practicing since 2015. She guides her clients through the process of healing and change in order that they may lower unnecessary suffering and live in line with their long-term goals and values. Her main areas of focus include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, social phobia, panic, agoraphobia, PTSD, relational trauma and characterological wounding, grief and loss, women's issues, life stressors, anger management, substance and alcohol misuse and behavior change. She provides both individual and group therapy to individuals aged 18-65+.
Staci has advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Client Centered Therapy and Internal Family Systems.
Staci Jenkins is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has been practicing since 2015. She guides her clients through the process of healing and change in order that they may lower unnecessary suffering and live in line with their long-term goals and values. Her main areas of focus include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, social phobia, panic, agoraphobia, PTSD, relational trauma and characterological wounding, grief and loss, women's issues, life stressors, anger management, substance and alcohol misuse and behavior change. She provides both individual and group therapy to individuals aged 18-65+.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy are helpful modalities used.
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.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy are helpful modalities used.
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.
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Kathleen Anne Hittner-McConahy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98685
Hello my name is Kathleen and I am Marriage and Family Therapist offering in person and virtual appointments. I have a passion for providing a nonjudgmental and safe space. I offer a collaborative approach to working with others and value the importance of gaining a deep understanding of one’s emotional history and helping to align behaviors with values. I work with individuals ages 13 and up and use a variety of treatment approaches including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solutions-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Family Systems Therapy and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Hello my name is Kathleen and I am Marriage and Family Therapist offering in person and virtual appointments. I have a passion for providing a nonjudgmental and safe space. I offer a collaborative approach to working with others and value the importance of gaining a deep understanding of one’s emotional history and helping to align behaviors with values. I work with individuals ages 13 and up and use a variety of treatment approaches including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solutions-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Family Systems Therapy and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
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My ideal clients are individuals grappling with mental health challenges, seeking to explore the therapeutic potential of ketogenic diets as a metabolic intervention for symptom reduction. They are motivated to integrate metabolic, functional, and nutritional strategies with psychotherapy to address issues like mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and cognitive function. These clients are looking for a comprehensive, biopsychosocial approach to improve their mental well-being and meet their wellness goals.
My ideal clients are individuals grappling with mental health challenges, seeking to explore the therapeutic potential of ketogenic diets as a metabolic intervention for symptom reduction. They are motivated to integrate metabolic, functional, and nutritional strategies with psychotherapy to address issues like mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and cognitive function. These clients are looking for a comprehensive, biopsychosocial approach to improve their mental well-being and meet their wellness goals.
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NW Trauma Therapy, PLLC
Counselor, PsyD
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98685
Waitlist for new clients
I have over thirty years of clinical experience helping clients find lasting change in their lives. My clinical focus is treating depression, anxiety, and trauma. I have specialized training in treating complex trauma including dissociative disorders. When working with trauma, the healing process can often be frightening and painful to address. Talk alone is not enough and can be retraumatizing in some cases. I use EMDR. My goal is to provide a professional, yet personal atmosphere where you can experience comfort and safety in exploring what is troubling you and find effective tools and skills that you can use in your life.
I have over thirty years of clinical experience helping clients find lasting change in their lives. My clinical focus is treating depression, anxiety, and trauma. I have specialized training in treating complex trauma including dissociative disorders. When working with trauma, the healing process can often be frightening and painful to address. Talk alone is not enough and can be retraumatizing in some cases. I use EMDR. My goal is to provide a professional, yet personal atmosphere where you can experience comfort and safety in exploring what is troubling you and find effective tools and skills that you can use in your life.
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Valinda Harlan Individuals Couples Communication Emotional Sexual Intimacy
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98685
Yes, I am accepting new clients for in-person and telehealth sessions for individuals and couples. Please visit my website www.brightfuturecounseling1.com for more information and to book an appointment. There is hope for healing and change. If your relationship suffers from sexual issues or broken trust, if there is room to improve communication or intimacy, or if you are considering divorce, I can offer you help. If you feel sad or depressed, have experienced loss, or have anxiety, there is hope. I provide a supportive nonjudgmental space for individuals of all genders and sexualities, traditional and nontraditional couples.
Yes, I am accepting new clients for in-person and telehealth sessions for individuals and couples. Please visit my website www.brightfuturecounseling1.com for more information and to book an appointment. There is hope for healing and change. If your relationship suffers from sexual issues or broken trust, if there is room to improve communication or intimacy, or if you are considering divorce, I can offer you help. If you feel sad or depressed, have experienced loss, or have anxiety, there is hope. I provide a supportive nonjudgmental space for individuals of all genders and sexualities, traditional and nontraditional couples.
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Michelle Tobin
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, PMP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98685
If you're unsatisfied with the status quo, then let's find your sublime. Adults looking for a creative outlet, a place to vent, or support for hard times are my ideal clients. I specialize in anxiety and depression, work stress and career goals, identity or relationship issues, life changes or traumatic events. Unusual tales and winding paths are welcome—there is no judgment for any stories you bring. You are accepted wholeheartedly with caring curiosity. We'll talk, feel, brainstorm, problem solve, or use a creative process if you can't find the words. Together, we'll help you find freedom of expression and the potential to grow.
If you're unsatisfied with the status quo, then let's find your sublime. Adults looking for a creative outlet, a place to vent, or support for hard times are my ideal clients. I specialize in anxiety and depression, work stress and career goals, identity or relationship issues, life changes or traumatic events. Unusual tales and winding paths are welcome—there is no judgment for any stories you bring. You are accepted wholeheartedly with caring curiosity. We'll talk, feel, brainstorm, problem solve, or use a creative process if you can't find the words. Together, we'll help you find freedom of expression and the potential to grow.
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Strength From Within, LLC
Counselor, LMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98685 (Online Only)
On vacation 6/22-7/5. Come learn how to overcome depression, anxiety, and low self-worth/Self-esteem. My patients often tell me they can't remember the last time they were happy. Let's change that. I maintain a certificate in trauma and focus on mindfulness and learning how our thoughts can lead to negative emotions and how to change them. You deserve to be happy. Let's make the the time and space to talk about you and your issues and concerns, your desires, hopes and dreams. This is your time to put yourself first for a change. It is possible to feel good about yourself.
On vacation 6/22-7/5. Come learn how to overcome depression, anxiety, and low self-worth/Self-esteem. My patients often tell me they can't remember the last time they were happy. Let's change that. I maintain a certificate in trauma and focus on mindfulness and learning how our thoughts can lead to negative emotions and how to change them. You deserve to be happy. Let's make the the time and space to talk about you and your issues and concerns, your desires, hopes and dreams. This is your time to put yourself first for a change. It is possible to feel good about yourself.
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Megan Conedy Accepting New Clients
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98685
We are currently accepting new clients. Seeking out a therapist can be a difficult, yet courageous first step to bettering your life. We believe everyone has a unique and powerful story to tell and we are here to listen. Together, we will be able to identify your concerns with your current situation, explore patterns that aren't working, and develop skills to make life more manageable, peaceful, and enjoyable. We will start where you are and focus where you want to focus, all at your pace.
We are currently accepting new clients. Seeking out a therapist can be a difficult, yet courageous first step to bettering your life. We believe everyone has a unique and powerful story to tell and we are here to listen. Together, we will be able to identify your concerns with your current situation, explore patterns that aren't working, and develop skills to make life more manageable, peaceful, and enjoyable. We will start where you are and focus where you want to focus, all at your pace.
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With over 20 years of experience, I help individuals reclaim personal power, embrace authenticity, and find fulfillment. I will help you navigate challenges, find your strength, and grow. Sometimes it's addressing past wounds, building self-esteem, or tackling relationship or career obstacles. Licensed in WA and OR specialities include couples therapy, life transitions, depression, and anxiety and supporting LGBTQ clients and families in the coming out process by fostering self-expression, honesty, and self-acceptance. I offer a comprehensive toolkit for thriving.
With over 20 years of experience, I help individuals reclaim personal power, embrace authenticity, and find fulfillment. I will help you navigate challenges, find your strength, and grow. Sometimes it's addressing past wounds, building self-esteem, or tackling relationship or career obstacles. Licensed in WA and OR specialities include couples therapy, life transitions, depression, and anxiety and supporting LGBTQ clients and families in the coming out process by fostering self-expression, honesty, and self-acceptance. I offer a comprehensive toolkit for thriving.
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Christine Yoshida Counseling
Counselor, MS, NCC, LMHC, LPC, NBPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98685
I help clients who are struggling with disordered eating, eating disorders, chronic dieting, over exercising, orthorexia, poor body image and muscle dysmorphia. Focusing on body respect, intuitive eating and joyful movement!. Whether you are actively struggling with an eating disorder or simply sick and tired of dealing with the stress, anxiety, obsession, depression and annoyance of dieting, I am here to help. I would love the opportunity to work with you and guide you in developing a healthy relationship with food and fitness.
I help clients who are struggling with disordered eating, eating disorders, chronic dieting, over exercising, orthorexia, poor body image and muscle dysmorphia. Focusing on body respect, intuitive eating and joyful movement!. Whether you are actively struggling with an eating disorder or simply sick and tired of dealing with the stress, anxiety, obsession, depression and annoyance of dieting, I am here to help. I would love the opportunity to work with you and guide you in developing a healthy relationship with food and fitness.
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No one understand you! You are having difficult time making healthy choices or maybe your making impulsive choices! Do your relationships with your parents, siblings or friends feel strained or maybe even broken? You want to fit in and get along with others but nothing you seem to do helps. School is a struggle and you feel frustrated, angry and all alone. You are craving more independence but your past choices have destroyed the trust with your parents. The stress and anxiety keep getting worse and it is hard to focus and life just seems like too much.
No one understand you! You are having difficult time making healthy choices or maybe your making impulsive choices! Do your relationships with your parents, siblings or friends feel strained or maybe even broken? You want to fit in and get along with others but nothing you seem to do helps. School is a struggle and you feel frustrated, angry and all alone. You are craving more independence but your past choices have destroyed the trust with your parents. The stress and anxiety keep getting worse and it is hard to focus and life just seems like too much.
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Brenda Huffstutler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98685
Aloha and thank you for taking the time to visit my page! We are all on this journey of life with the only constant in each of our experiences being change. Finding serenity in the midst of all of that change and chaos can be challenging. Let me offer you a safe and compassionate space. Our conversations take place in a trauma-informed environment that is free from worry or judgement. With me as your counselor, we will foster an environment of trust where we can safely explore those topics or issues you feel are holding you back from living in freedom and the full enjoyment of life.
Aloha and thank you for taking the time to visit my page! We are all on this journey of life with the only constant in each of our experiences being change. Finding serenity in the midst of all of that change and chaos can be challenging. Let me offer you a safe and compassionate space. Our conversations take place in a trauma-informed environment that is free from worry or judgement. With me as your counselor, we will foster an environment of trust where we can safely explore those topics or issues you feel are holding you back from living in freedom and the full enjoyment of life.
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We are a group of dynamic therapists, in multiple Washington state locations. Our goal was to create a place for you to settle in and tell your story. Everybody has one, and we want to hear yours. Counseling is a process that encourages you to examine your choices, your thoughts, your dreams, your barriers and your pain in an effort to create the positive change you are seeking in your life. We believe that successful counseling is a collaborative experience between you and your therapist; that finding the right fit is vital to that success.
We are a group of dynamic therapists, in multiple Washington state locations. Our goal was to create a place for you to settle in and tell your story. Everybody has one, and we want to hear yours. Counseling is a process that encourages you to examine your choices, your thoughts, your dreams, your barriers and your pain in an effort to create the positive change you are seeking in your life. We believe that successful counseling is a collaborative experience between you and your therapist; that finding the right fit is vital to that success.
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You are ready to stop patterns that involve giving your power away. You are looking for more fulfillment in life and are ready to reclaim your authentic self. You are tired of feeling like everything else comes before your dreams, goals, empowerment and mental health. You who want to learn how to build more loving awareness and compassion towards yourself in order to support your best life. You are interested in learning more about what makes you who you are, how to shift out of unhealthy beliefs and figure out what’s holding you back from securing happiness and abundance for yourself. Resonate? Then, let's work together.
You are ready to stop patterns that involve giving your power away. You are looking for more fulfillment in life and are ready to reclaim your authentic self. You are tired of feeling like everything else comes before your dreams, goals, empowerment and mental health. You who want to learn how to build more loving awareness and compassion towards yourself in order to support your best life. You are interested in learning more about what makes you who you are, how to shift out of unhealthy beliefs and figure out what’s holding you back from securing happiness and abundance for yourself. Resonate? Then, let's work together.
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Elizabeth Dammarell
Counselor, LMHC, CDP, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98685
Waitlist for new clients
Creating a safe space for individuals to thrive, grow, and find courage to tell their story, is what I believe my role to be as a counselor. Often times we run from our pain and avoid facing what has been hurting us all these years. It is my belief that counseling provides a neutral and compassionate environment to process through this pain, and finally discover the relief we have been looking for. My hope as your counselor is to help you develop a deeper awareness and personal insight so that you may live a more fulfilling and authentic life.
Creating a safe space for individuals to thrive, grow, and find courage to tell their story, is what I believe my role to be as a counselor. Often times we run from our pain and avoid facing what has been hurting us all these years. It is my belief that counseling provides a neutral and compassionate environment to process through this pain, and finally discover the relief we have been looking for. My hope as your counselor is to help you develop a deeper awareness and personal insight so that you may live a more fulfilling and authentic life.
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**Waitlist** Living authentically can be scary, rather intimidating. With support of a therapist, individuals can learn to accept, even embrace, the vulnerability that the process towards authenticity requires. Within a supportive therapeutic relationship, clients can explore personal beliefs and develop their identity. Many individuals struggle with processing life events but it doesn't have to be done alone or involve constant suffering. Life events can be difficult, even "positive" ones such as the birth of a child; postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety are real and it doesn't have to ruin your experience as a parent!
**Waitlist** Living authentically can be scary, rather intimidating. With support of a therapist, individuals can learn to accept, even embrace, the vulnerability that the process towards authenticity requires. Within a supportive therapeutic relationship, clients can explore personal beliefs and develop their identity. Many individuals struggle with processing life events but it doesn't have to be done alone or involve constant suffering. Life events can be difficult, even "positive" ones such as the birth of a child; postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety are real and it doesn't have to ruin your experience as a parent!
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists
How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?
Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophizing or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.