Christian Therapists in Vancouver, WA
Ally Christian Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98684
We offer Christian counseling services in-person in Vancouver, White Salmon, Kelso, and online throughout the state of Washington.
If you are looking for help in overcoming a mental, emotional, spiritual, or relational distress, you have come to the right place. Our team of highly trained and spiritually-minded specialists offer a variety of options for allying with you on your journey. Regardless of your background; who you are, what you've done, or what's been done to you, we desire to provide a safe space for you to process where you've been, where you are, and where you desire to go. We have witnessed many clients have tremendous success in achieving their goals and experiencing growth and healing through counseling.
We offer Christian counseling services in-person in Vancouver, White Salmon, Kelso, and online throughout the state of Washington.
If you are looking for help in overcoming a mental, emotional, spiritual, or relational distress, you have come to the right place. Our team of highly trained and spiritually-minded specialists offer a variety of options for allying with you on your journey. Regardless of your background; who you are, what you've done, or what's been done to you, we desire to provide a safe space for you to process where you've been, where you are, and where you desire to go. We have witnessed many clients have tremendous success in achieving their goals and experiencing growth and healing through counseling.
My approach to counseling is founded on my Christian faith.
I know that for some individuals it maybe hard to find a provider that is conveniently located. I provide counseling services virtually, working with individuals located any where in both Oregon and Washington. I have been in the mental health field for 20 years. I have a background in helping clients through times of difficulty, by guiding them in developing self care and stress reduction tools.
My approach to counseling is founded on my Christian faith.
I know that for some individuals it maybe hard to find a provider that is conveniently located. I provide counseling services virtually, working with individuals located any where in both Oregon and Washington. I have been in the mental health field for 20 years. I have a background in helping clients through times of difficulty, by guiding them in developing self care and stress reduction tools.
I offer a unique blend of faith-based spiritual direction along with competent and experienced mental health counseling and effective treatment planning. A majority of my clients are seeking an experienced mental health therapist/relationship counselor in whom they place confidence that their most deeply-held spiritual values are understood and shared. I primarily treat Christian individuals, couples and families that are facing difficulties with anger and abuse, blended-family, sexual addiction, unfaithfulness, marital discord, or depression and anxiety, along with a variety of spiritual concerns.
I offer a unique blend of faith-based spiritual direction along with competent and experienced mental health counseling and effective treatment planning. A majority of my clients are seeking an experienced mental health therapist/relationship counselor in whom they place confidence that their most deeply-held spiritual values are understood and shared. I primarily treat Christian individuals, couples and families that are facing difficulties with anger and abuse, blended-family, sexual addiction, unfaithfulness, marital discord, or depression and anxiety, along with a variety of spiritual concerns.
Rachel J Guadamuz
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, LPCA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98661 (Online Only)
Illuminate Christian Counseling is the healing that meets you where you are.
Life's challenges can leave you feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and searching for hope. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or any other emotional burdens, my heart is to support you.
Illuminate Christian Counseling is the healing that meets you where you are.
Life's challenges can leave you feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and searching for hope. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or any other emotional burdens, my heart is to support you.
Mae Marie Soderquist-Bell
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98662 (Online Only)
I am a Christian systemic therapist; utilizing a wide variety of engaging expressive therapy techniques.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? All of us experience seasons of unbalance, heartache, and emotional distress. My practice is centered on us co-authoring respectful and lasting solutions to the struggles you have experienced in the past or are presently experiencing. It is important to me for sessions to include: hopefulness, compassion, and a sense of humor. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington State. I also have a Professional Counselor License for the State of Oregon (LPC). I have worked at CHARIS Counseling Associates for over a decade. Before my counseling career, I was a high school teacher with PPS.
I am a Christian systemic therapist; utilizing a wide variety of engaging expressive therapy techniques.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? All of us experience seasons of unbalance, heartache, and emotional distress. My practice is centered on us co-authoring respectful and lasting solutions to the struggles you have experienced in the past or are presently experiencing. It is important to me for sessions to include: hopefulness, compassion, and a sense of humor. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington State. I also have a Professional Counselor License for the State of Oregon (LPC). I have worked at CHARIS Counseling Associates for over a decade. Before my counseling career, I was a high school teacher with PPS.
Melani Gutierrez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98665
As a Christian therapist, I also utilize faith-based principles at your discretion.
Making the choice to seek help in overcoming hardships in your life can be one of the scariest and one of the most rewarding actions a person can take in their life. If you find yourself here, you may be considering a journey towards long-lasting and significant change. In each stage of life, there are unique challenges that can impact your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physical health. Lack of support, encouragement, or sense of community make these challenges unbearable. My role is to utilize my training to provide unconditional positive regard and safety when overcoming barriers and discovering effective solutions, together.
As a Christian therapist, I also utilize faith-based principles at your discretion.
Making the choice to seek help in overcoming hardships in your life can be one of the scariest and one of the most rewarding actions a person can take in their life. If you find yourself here, you may be considering a journey towards long-lasting and significant change. In each stage of life, there are unique challenges that can impact your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physical health. Lack of support, encouragement, or sense of community make these challenges unbearable. My role is to utilize my training to provide unconditional positive regard and safety when overcoming barriers and discovering effective solutions, together.
My specialties include trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and Christian Counseling.
In this chaotic world, I want to help you be able to say "things may not be okay - but I'm okay". Let's work together to find your inner-peace and strength.
My specialties include trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and Christian Counseling.
In this chaotic world, I want to help you be able to say "things may not be okay - but I'm okay". Let's work together to find your inner-peace and strength.
Nikki Barone -Grace Point Pnw Counseling- Emdr Trained
Professional Counselor Associate
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98684
People do not seek counseling because everything in their life is going well. Sometimes we just need someone to come along side and help us "do" life. Sometimes we just need someone to help shoulder and carry the pain. I approach counseling from a Christian Worldview believing that deep down people want to be seen, understood, and accepted for who they are. I use a variety of evidence based practices such as EMDR and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help you on your journey.
People do not seek counseling because everything in their life is going well. Sometimes we just need someone to come along side and help us "do" life. Sometimes we just need someone to help shoulder and carry the pain. I approach counseling from a Christian Worldview believing that deep down people want to be seen, understood, and accepted for who they are. I use a variety of evidence based practices such as EMDR and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help you on your journey.
I treat mood disorders, depression, anxiety, Anger, OCD, trauma and addictions with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Image Transformation Therapy (ImTT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) I integrate faith in therapy and consider myself a Christian Counselor. I respect those that would not like faith to be a part of treatment, and I will not impose my faith or values upon you.
I treat mood disorders, depression, anxiety, Anger, OCD, trauma and addictions with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Image Transformation Therapy (ImTT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) I integrate faith in therapy and consider myself a Christian Counselor. I respect those that would not like faith to be a part of treatment, and I will not impose my faith or values upon you.
As a Christian therapist, I also enjoy helping people with spiritual issues.
There are times in our lives when we need someone to help us navigate through difficult journeys such as grief and loss, or a circumstance in our lives which we cannot face alone. Perhaps anxiety is rearing its head, or there's a sense of being alone at a time where we need help. I believe it's always better to have someone to walk through these difficult journeys with us.
As a Christian therapist, I also enjoy helping people with spiritual issues.
There are times in our lives when we need someone to help us navigate through difficult journeys such as grief and loss, or a circumstance in our lives which we cannot face alone. Perhaps anxiety is rearing its head, or there's a sense of being alone at a time where we need help. I believe it's always better to have someone to walk through these difficult journeys with us.
I enjoy working with people who are ready to make a change, are willing to be curious, an are open to talking about hard things. I work with teens and young adults who want to work on “people pleasing”, managing depression, anxiety, ADHD symptom management, and grief counseling. For couples, it is my goal to get you from a cycle of fighting to greater understanding and intimacy.
I enjoy working with people who are ready to make a change, are willing to be curious, an are open to talking about hard things. I work with teens and young adults who want to work on “people pleasing”, managing depression, anxiety, ADHD symptom management, and grief counseling. For couples, it is my goal to get you from a cycle of fighting to greater understanding and intimacy.
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"I don't want to go to school." "I don't want to go home from school." "Will this nightmare EVER end?" These fears, and others like them, are common experiences among young people. Being young can be really, really stressful. School, family, sports, grades, friends, significant others, the pressure to be "cool" and "acceptable;" the list goes on and on and on! Maybe you were wounded by a person or people and have been too scared to share, but now you have finally found the courage to tell someone. Or maybe you want to share but just don't know how - or are afraid to. You just feel really, really stuck.
"I don't want to go to school." "I don't want to go home from school." "Will this nightmare EVER end?" These fears, and others like them, are common experiences among young people. Being young can be really, really stressful. School, family, sports, grades, friends, significant others, the pressure to be "cool" and "acceptable;" the list goes on and on and on! Maybe you were wounded by a person or people and have been too scared to share, but now you have finally found the courage to tell someone. Or maybe you want to share but just don't know how - or are afraid to. You just feel really, really stuck.
If you have felt taken advantage of by spiritual leaders, hurt by those who are meant to shepherd, or just turned off by the hypocrisy of the church, we could be a great fit. I work with young adults and grown adults to help you discover a more meaningful way to integrate with your negative spiritual experiences with whatever your remaining faith may look like. Empathy and humor is central to how I interact with clients. If you’re ready to see a change in your life, even if it seems out of reach, please reach out and let me join you on your journey.
If you have felt taken advantage of by spiritual leaders, hurt by those who are meant to shepherd, or just turned off by the hypocrisy of the church, we could be a great fit. I work with young adults and grown adults to help you discover a more meaningful way to integrate with your negative spiritual experiences with whatever your remaining faith may look like. Empathy and humor is central to how I interact with clients. If you’re ready to see a change in your life, even if it seems out of reach, please reach out and let me join you on your journey.
"The harder it is to be a teenager, the harder it is to be a parent of a teenager."
Heartprints understands you want your teen to be succesful in relationships, school, and in life. We work together to give your teen the best possible chance for success. Having a healthy family takes hard work. Counseling focuses on positive changes benefiting everyone in the family.
"The harder it is to be a teenager, the harder it is to be a parent of a teenager."
Heartprints understands you want your teen to be succesful in relationships, school, and in life. We work together to give your teen the best possible chance for success. Having a healthy family takes hard work. Counseling focuses on positive changes benefiting everyone in the family.
You’ve seen enough videos, listened to enough podcasts, and read enough articles to know what you should do to fix your problems. Yet, you always seem to find yourself back in the same patterns you wanted out of. Whether it’s porn, substance use, procrastination, stress, or anger, you can’t shake the feeling that you're stuck with them. You may have even started to wonder if change is possible. Often, we feel this way because we are so focused on the symptoms, that we cannot address the deeper pain that is causing them.
You’ve seen enough videos, listened to enough podcasts, and read enough articles to know what you should do to fix your problems. Yet, you always seem to find yourself back in the same patterns you wanted out of. Whether it’s porn, substance use, procrastination, stress, or anger, you can’t shake the feeling that you're stuck with them. You may have even started to wonder if change is possible. Often, we feel this way because we are so focused on the symptoms, that we cannot address the deeper pain that is causing them.
Sāsha Hamilton-Wooten
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98684
Hi there, and thank you for taking the first step towards healing. I know that life can be tough, and sometimes it can feel like the challenges we face are too much to handle. Whether you are a transracial adoptee family struggling to create a racially neutral space, a couple caught in conflict or a women feeling lost, I am here to help. Taking both a experiential and narrative approach to listening and understanding your story, I am passionate about working with couples, children, families, and teens. I'll help you explore your inner strengths and resilience, and together, we'll find a path forward towards healing.
Hi there, and thank you for taking the first step towards healing. I know that life can be tough, and sometimes it can feel like the challenges we face are too much to handle. Whether you are a transracial adoptee family struggling to create a racially neutral space, a couple caught in conflict or a women feeling lost, I am here to help. Taking both a experiential and narrative approach to listening and understanding your story, I am passionate about working with couples, children, families, and teens. I'll help you explore your inner strengths and resilience, and together, we'll find a path forward towards healing.
Are you stuck in survival mode and don't know how to get out? Living with overwhelm, depression, or struggling to move past old wounds can drain your energy and make it hard to find joy in life. If you've tried to make changes, but just can't seem to find your way out of the stuck places, I would love to offer you hope.
Are you stuck in survival mode and don't know how to get out? Living with overwhelm, depression, or struggling to move past old wounds can drain your energy and make it hard to find joy in life. If you've tried to make changes, but just can't seem to find your way out of the stuck places, I would love to offer you hope.
Feeling overwhelmed? Not sure where to start in order to feel better? I have been working in the mental health sector for nearly twenty years providing crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and outpatient support. My greatest passion is supporting people in all walks of life to find emotional, physical, and spiritual BALANCE. Whether you are struggling with day-to-day stressors, a challenging life transition, or difficulty in relationships, I am here to support you in finding your way back to center. My promise to you is to listen well and work collaboratively in pursuing your goals in order to feel better and thrive.
Feeling overwhelmed? Not sure where to start in order to feel better? I have been working in the mental health sector for nearly twenty years providing crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and outpatient support. My greatest passion is supporting people in all walks of life to find emotional, physical, and spiritual BALANCE. Whether you are struggling with day-to-day stressors, a challenging life transition, or difficulty in relationships, I am here to support you in finding your way back to center. My promise to you is to listen well and work collaboratively in pursuing your goals in order to feel better and thrive.
Jeremiah L. Peck
Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98684
I help individuals and couples overcome the emotional struggles and relational conflicts which are causing them distress. If you are feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, angry, or misunderstood, I will work with you to equip you with practical tools to practice emotional well-being.
I help individuals and couples overcome the emotional struggles and relational conflicts which are causing them distress. If you are feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, angry, or misunderstood, I will work with you to equip you with practical tools to practice emotional well-being.
Are you a mom who gave birth in the past year and are struggling emotionally? Are you wanting to get pregnant and struggling to conceive? Have you had a loss or a few? Have you been a mom for a while now and just struggling to feel like yourself? Or maybe your past trauma is making it hard to be your best self. If so, I can help. I am a therapist specializing in working with women who are dealing with mental health struggles. I specialize in integrating talk therapy, Neurofeedback, and EMDR to help women, like you, feel better and become their best self.
Are you a mom who gave birth in the past year and are struggling emotionally? Are you wanting to get pregnant and struggling to conceive? Have you had a loss or a few? Have you been a mom for a while now and just struggling to feel like yourself? Or maybe your past trauma is making it hard to be your best self. If so, I can help. I am a therapist specializing in working with women who are dealing with mental health struggles. I specialize in integrating talk therapy, Neurofeedback, and EMDR to help women, like you, feel better and become their best self.
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Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.