Coordinated Care Therapists in Spokane Valley, WA

Hi! I’m Deb. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counseling Associate and a postpartum doula. I have experience primarily working with children and adolescents and specialize working with a postpartum and perinatal population who struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Are you in need of support during this stressful thing called Life? Life can throw many challenges at us which cause distress. When there is distress it can be hard to focus on what matters most, like our relationships. Support can be a huge part of success in life and can be a part of good self-care. When we are going through tough or challenging times, it is important to be able to rely on our support system. However, our support system can also be challenging and stressful. Are you ready to create healthy and stable relationships to support you through life’s stresses?

Everything we do is an attempt to meet our needs. Life is full of unexpected challenges, and sometimes these challenges overwhelm us. We may find that our old ways of handling challenges are no longer working, and we need some help finding new strategies or new supports. I am here to help you express your needs in a healthier way and develop new skills. I have worked with both youth and adults experiencing a variety of challenges, helping them understand what lies beneath the here and now.

I believe each of us has an innate desire to belong, to love, to be loved, and to find self-fulfillment — to reach our potential. Sometimes we are faced with challenges such as those brought about by anxiety or depression which can be distressing. My goal is to help my clients learn how to address and cope with stressors that may be blocking their growth and well-being. Through a person-centered counseling approach using trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques, I help my clients find ways to adjust their feelings and behaviors to improve self-awareness and to work toward self-directed change.

I practice mental health counseling by prioritizing the clinical relationship between myself and my client. Counseling is hard, so it's important to me that you feel I'm on your team, that we can delve into challenging subject matter together in a way which feels safe to you.

Counseling is a wonderful step toward desired change, and it can also be a bit daunting at first. That's why I take time to form the therapeutic relationship at a pace that is comfortable for you. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and other various presenting problems. I am especially passionate about helping clients with relationship issues. We often engage in patterns that leave us feeling isolated or frustrated in our relationships. Learning new ways to tune into ourselves and our partner can help ease feelings of distress and improve connectedness.

Life’s journey can be rich with meaning and promise, yet challenges and difficulties can sometimes obstruct our way. My passion is to help you to better understand the obstacles that hinder and to assist you in gaining the knowledge and skills needed to move toward the life you desire. I believe that growth takes place best in a warm atmosphere in which you feel genuinely cared about, truly listened to and completely accepted. I have had the privilege of working with individuals for many years and will work collaboratively with you to diagnose and treat emotional, mental and behavioral problems.

This world is big and can be difficult to navigate alone. Working on finding your life balance between work, family, and recreation can be difficult without the right tools. Are you noticing patterns and cycles that are no longer working, but don’t know how to change them? I am here to help you face your fears. I strive to empower my clients face barriers keeping them from walking their authentic path, while tackling pain and frustration through coping skills and self-care. Through identifying patterns and creating a safe place without judgement, we can explore your internal self to help you find the courage to take back your life.

In alignment with person-centered counseling, I believe in establishing a brave space of acceptance, authenticity, and empathy in a therapeutic relationship. I am passionate about mental health awareness and empowering individuals to awaken their dreams and use their voices. I seek to walk with each client to hold their struggles, hear their stories, celebrate their wins, and cheer them on. As a result, clients have the freedom to gain personal insight and authentically examine well-being and create change as needed. I take on this role with honor and humility.

Whether you struggle with depression or anxiety, have experienced abuse or other traumas, want help with marital issues or other relationships, have difficulties with family dynamics or parenting, or just need a sounding board and safe place to manage other life struggles; my desire is to help you improve your emotional well-being and overall quality of life. I believe that all people deserve to feel safety, security, love, hope, and a sense of belonging; no matter what they have endured. I have a passion for working with children, adolescents, adults, families and married couples.

It is a great privilege to be entrusted with the sacred work of helping individuals navigate life's issues. The therapeutic relationship is unlike any relationship one will experience anywhere because, in the therapy room, they are unconditionally valued and empathically listened to with their best interests in mind, free from hidden agendas, discrimination, or personal gain. In this safe environment, clients are encouraged to develop compassionate curiosity toward the pieces of their life story, which grants insight into their present functioning and is an essential part of their growth journey.

Sometimes life offers experiences which are difficult to walk through and often these times feel quite lonely or confusing. Whether it be feelings of sadness, anxiety, fear, anger, exhaustion, or loneliness; I would like to join you on this walk we call life to help you navigate your path. I believe in relationship with the people we are surrounded by on a daily basis and will strive to assist you in creating relationships that support you on your daily life walk.

Here at Wellness Encompassed we believe in treating the human and not the symptom. We see the client as an individual on a path that we embark on together, where we walk along side them, to support, advocate, and to provide guidance to as we meet them with compassion and understanding. We work with our clients to meet their needs and connect them to our community partners if requested, such as nutritional counseling, medication management, physical therapy, chiropractic care and even massage therapy. We believe we grow as a community the more we support one another in the spirit of compassion.

At Family Essentials Counseling we have the right counselor for you. Check out our website for a detailed information on providers available - FamilyEssentialsCounseling.com

Life can be very stressful at times. Our moods, anxiety levels, thinking and behaviors can depend on how well we are able to manage these stressors over time. Sometimes, the coping skills we have learned simply are not enough and we feel overwhelmed and out of control. There is a solution to almost every problem. My goal in therapy is to provide a safe environment so that you can learn to better manage your thinking, feeling and behavior and regain control and power in your life.

Life can be hard but what’s even harder is trying to figure it out on your own. Trauma, depression, anxiety among other difficulties can be challenging to understand and cause chaos to our lives and relationships. We want to feel better, but feel as if everything and everyone is letting us down. What we want most is to feel strong and free from the burdens of life. Every person’s struggle is unique, but so are their strengths. My goal as a counselor is to help clients find their unique strengths and freedom from pain. I place great importance on assisting clients in finding the tools to succeed and find peace in their world.

Something is getting in the way of resolution and growth in your life or the life of someone you care about. You need someone to hear your struggles and support you to reach beyond the difficulties you face. You want help that is personalized to meet your specific needs. You are looking for someone to aid in illuminating your struggles or re-framing issues so you can choose a better course of action or behavior. I have more than 15 years experience working with more than 1000 individuals and families. Let's get you moving toward your brighter future!

Welcome to the Holy Therapy Cottage, I am dedicated to supporting, honoring, and edifying all women in different seasons of their lives. Counseling is for women who are motivated to address the issues and struggles they find present in their lives. My professional training has been focused on: Inner child healing, generational trauma healing, struggles with anxiety, relational struggles, and struggles in the perinatal stages (pregnancy struggles and postpartum struggles).

I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families. It is my firm belief that individuals are best served when their family environment/system is functioning optimally. It is my goal to help those I serve achieve a deep sense of hope, purpose, and positive self-regard so they can live their best lives possible as they desire. During this challenging time in our community, I offer safe, secure telehealth (video) sessions to help you feel as comfortable as possible while attending to your mental health needs.