Couples Counseling Therapists in Cliffcannon, Spokane, WA

Welcome to Charmed Counseling! We are a dynamic group of caring professionals who enjoy what we do and truly care about your mental health needs. We offer services in specialties such as trauma related disorders, anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, OCD, life transitions, gender identity, sexuality, self-esteem, relationship stress, play therapy etc. We believe in a client-centered, strength-based approach and will encourage you to be an active participant in your treatment planning and therapy.

With 27 years of experience, I offer clients an integrative approach to psychotherapy that allows for in-depth work while at the same time being pragmatic and focused. You will have the opportunity to work on changes within yourself in an environment that is safe and attentive. Psychotherapy is a collaborative process of personal growth that can help you work through situational problems and change long-standing patterns.

Ready to rediscover yourself and access the wisdom within you? Come experience a holistic, client-led approach to therapy that focuses on healing mind, body and spirit. Together, we will explore patterns in your life that leave you feeling stuck, and discover the root causes of distressing cycles. Our sessions will often integrate mindfulness practices and somatic techniques to help us remain grounded in the present as we explore the past and navigate change. With a renewed sense of meaning and purpose, it is possible to heal old wounds and become your most authentic self today.

I am passionate about creating a safe environment for my clients to feel heard and explore new ways to create, repair and maintain lasting bonds. I work with adult individuals, families and couples.

I am interested in religious issues and resources in therapy, marital and pre-marital counseling, adolescents and their families, gender roles, gender identity issues, fathering, and adult development. I have worked extensively over the last 30 years with adolescents, couples, and families. My therapy consists of looking at present and past ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving so as to nurture hope, find solutions, and create meaning.

I work with couples and individuals, specializing in improving communication and emotional connection in relationships. Unhappiness in your relationships can have a big impact on your own mental health, leaving you dissatisfied in your life. I also enjoy working with clients going through life transitions. Did you get a new job, start college, or recently graduate? These transitions in life can be emotionally draining. You may notice that you distance yourself from others, feel frustrated, experience worry about the future, and even hopelessness. I also offer supervision and consultation services. I am an approved supervisor for WA.

Humans are wired for relationships and desire to be seen, known and loved. I specialize in helping people to slow down and listen to their interior world and discover insights and strategies that will create growth , freedom and deeper connections.

I am not your conventional psychotherapist. My journey into the world of mental health is uniquely shaped by my background as a ski journalist and lived experiences of grief, loss, tragedy, and trauma. Driven by a desire to bridge my passion for storytelling with holistic healing, I use my sincere interest in the human experience in the therapy setting to treat adults, couples, and families living with shame, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, addiction, and life transitions and questions. As the Sufi poet Rumi once wrote, “The cure for pain is in the pain.”

Since I was young mental health was always a topic in my home, so becoming a 3rd generation therapist was not surprising to those around me. When I realized prioritizing self-care, setting boundaries, & naming feelings were not normal dinner table topics, I wanted to change that. I am passionate about destigmatizing mental health and making tools more accessible. My goal is to empower my clients to use their innate gifts and strengths to conquer anything that comes their way. Taking the first step is brave, but continuing to show up and work towards your goals is courageous.

Thank you for taking the time to read my bio and inform yourself about how I might be of help to you. I believe deeply that life is meant to be lived rather than survived. However, it is not that uncommon for the collective experiences and traumas of life to push us into a way of functioning that can begin to feel more like survival. Despite our best efforts we can begin to feel discouraged, anxious, depressed and exhausted. These feelings can lead to choices and behaviors that are destructive to ourselves and those we love.

I provide counseling services for children, youth, young adults, adults and families. I utilize a variety of orientations, methods and techniques, based on what is most appropriate for my clients at any given time. Together with clients I explore their unique selves, including their thoughts, feelings and experiences. My goal is to accompany them on their healing journey towards empowerment, greater self-awareness, knowledge and hope. I also aim to assist clients in identifying how their life experiences have helped make them the person they are and to recognize areas where they may have gotten stuck.

I believe that beginning therapy doesn't mean that something is wrong with you. It can be that safe hour you take to nourish yourself and find clarity. With this self-care it is possible to begin the changes that seemed overwhelming by yourself. Children and adolescents are often surprised to find therapy a fun hour where they enjoy new ways of telling their story and being heard. You don't have to go it alone. Together we can find healing.

Life is hard, and if you are taking the time to look for a therapist it means you have already made your first steps towards change. My goal is to aid individuals, couples, and families on their journey in healing, and if you put your trust in me I will do everything I can to support that journey.

I'm licensed in WA, ID & MT. I'm an AAMFT Supervisor Candidate. Burdens of trauma can impact your love life, work life, friendships, and how you see yourself in the world. Each person is doing the very best they can. Within you are strengths I want to build on. Working together we will come up with strategies tailored to you. I work with military families, couples, adults, teens, and foster youth with various challenges (ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar, social difficulties, etc.) I provide private pay for family/reunification therapy.

I am client-centered & appreciate a holistic view of each client (body, mind, spirit). My focus is traditional "talk therapy" with a strengths perspective that allows for clients' insight, and I use wisdom garnered from training in Native American spirituality, a study and practice of yoga, and Christianity. Some of my specialties are: depression, grief & loss, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship and workplace issues, the GLBTQ community, and life transitions. I am a Certified Trauma Treatment Specialist.

Immediate Openings! In Network Premera. Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Anthem. Private Pay. If you're seeking therapy for yourself or as a couple, or you're a parent looking for guidance, my goal is to help you lead a more fulfilling and balanced life. Together, we can navigate the unique challenges you're facing & work towards positive, lasting change. My approach is rooted in empathy & non-judgment, & if you're feeling stuck, or disconnected, I'm here to assist you. Specialties include Co-dependency, Children of Alcoholics, Relationships Issues, Attachment, Parenting, Family Planning, Neurodiversity, Grief, Anxiety, Social Anxiety, ADHD

Whether it is depression, anxiety, addictions, past traumas, loss, relationship difficulties, personality patterns, or other concerns, we often need help overcoming the trials we face. One of my goals as your counselor is to help you gain insight into possible reasons for your troubling patterns, feelings, and relational struggles. In our sessions I will provide the spiritual, psychological, relational, and neurological tools needed to help you get unstuck and live a life that is filled with more freedom, peace, joy, and love that can last a lifetime, with God's help.

I believe every troubled relationship has a repetitive pattern with roots of this pattern caused by attachment wounds. My approach looks at how the role we played in our childhood, influences our current relationships, especially as a parent or spouse. I enjoy working with married couples who are experiencing conflict, especially while raising their children. I am also a certified perinatal therapist and enjoy supporting women in postpartum. Contact me if you want to live a more attuned and meaningful life and you want to see sustainable changes.

We are all involved in relationships, with others and ourselves. These relationships evolve and change over time. At times, we can feel frustrated, unappreciated, misunderstood, or just on different pages. I offer an open, warm, and engaging environment. Through a process of thoughtful discovery we will focus on strengths and build from there. Often, we already have what we need to find satisfying and fulfilling bonds. For couples this may be seeking more intimacy, for families we may work on communication, for parents of younger children we may work on growing parenting skills and increasing positive behavior from children. The possibilities are endless.