Life Coaching Therapists in Vancouver, WA
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A Skillful Life
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98683 (Online Only)
If you’re ready for a shorter-term, practical approach to your goals, it would be a joy to help you go from merely coping to building a fulfilling life.
I help big-feeling high achievers resolve emotional overwhelm, so they can accomplish their ambitious goals with confidence and ease. Despite being eager about their growth, empathetic, and having a dry (alright, dark) sense of humor, when my clients come to me, they're stuck. While therapy has helped, there's a missing piece. The insights they gained in therapy aren’t translating to their real- life problems. They aren’t the confident person they want to be. They're insecure in their relationships. They’re missing out on professional opportunities.
If you’re ready for a shorter-term, practical approach to your goals, it would be a joy to help you go from merely coping to building a fulfilling life.
I help big-feeling high achievers resolve emotional overwhelm, so they can accomplish their ambitious goals with confidence and ease. Despite being eager about their growth, empathetic, and having a dry (alright, dark) sense of humor, when my clients come to me, they're stuck. While therapy has helped, there's a missing piece. The insights they gained in therapy aren’t translating to their real- life problems. They aren’t the confident person they want to be. They're insecure in their relationships. They’re missing out on professional opportunities.
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Jesse A James
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, CADCII, SUDP, SFBT-1, CC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98660 (Online Only)
The pinnacle of my joy lies in witnessing your progress and achievements towards improving your life.
Are you seeking a path towards more positive life choices? Feeling trapped in a vortex of poor decisions? Maybe you're looking for assistance in establishing boundaries with your partner, or perhaps you're simply feeling adrift and in need of guidance. Regardless of your circumstances, I'm here to steer you towards an improved life. As a seasoned Military Veteran and accredited Life Coach, Recovery Coach, and Substance Abuse Counselor, I've dedicated myself to enabling individuals to unlock their full potential since 2005.
The pinnacle of my joy lies in witnessing your progress and achievements towards improving your life.
Are you seeking a path towards more positive life choices? Feeling trapped in a vortex of poor decisions? Maybe you're looking for assistance in establishing boundaries with your partner, or perhaps you're simply feeling adrift and in need of guidance. Regardless of your circumstances, I'm here to steer you towards an improved life. As a seasoned Military Veteran and accredited Life Coach, Recovery Coach, and Substance Abuse Counselor, I've dedicated myself to enabling individuals to unlock their full potential since 2005.
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I can help you face life's challenges and support you as you navigate your journey of personal growth and development.
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.
I can help you face life's challenges and support you as you navigate your journey of personal growth and development.
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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Imagine a life where stress no longer consumes your every thoughts, where depression no longer casts a shadow over your days, and where anxiety no longer holds you back from reaching your full potential.
Imagine a life where stress no longer consumes your every thoughts, where depression no longer casts a shadow over your days, and where anxiety no longer holds you back from reaching your full potential.
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For the ten years before becoming a therapist, I worked as a certified life coach, supporting people in achieving their life and work goals.
Are you wanting to commit to your partner and/or get married? I am certified in Prepare/Enrich, a customized, non-religious, committed partnership/marriage preparedness program designed to help you and your partner prepare for the commitment you are undertaking together. You will understand how each of you views important topics that support your long-term relationship and work through differences before they become problems. Whether you're facing an existential crisis, relationship issues, loss, significant life changes, or feeling out of control, I am here to help.
For the ten years before becoming a therapist, I worked as a certified life coach, supporting people in achieving their life and work goals.
Are you wanting to commit to your partner and/or get married? I am certified in Prepare/Enrich, a customized, non-religious, committed partnership/marriage preparedness program designed to help you and your partner prepare for the commitment you are undertaking together. You will understand how each of you views important topics that support your long-term relationship and work through differences before they become problems. Whether you're facing an existential crisis, relationship issues, loss, significant life changes, or feeling out of control, I am here to help.
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Certified as a Professional Life Coach, (with a background as a Psychotherapist for Washington Residents Only) I enjoy helping people who are navigating Change. Change is the constant in our lives and sometimes it is helpful to have someone ask you the right questions to help you access your own inner resources and wisdom. These areas of change may include: vocational callings, stage of life, relationship shifts, changes in environments, and many others. I also do lots of work with people exploring issues related to their spiritual lives and journeys.
Certified as a Professional Life Coach, (with a background as a Psychotherapist for Washington Residents Only) I enjoy helping people who are navigating Change. Change is the constant in our lives and sometimes it is helpful to have someone ask you the right questions to help you access your own inner resources and wisdom. These areas of change may include: vocational callings, stage of life, relationship shifts, changes in environments, and many others. I also do lots of work with people exploring issues related to their spiritual lives and journeys.
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Meliora Psychotherapy and Supervision
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPC, BC-TMH, NCC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98682 (Online Only)
Ultimately, you'll feel compelled to live life the way you want and not how others want you to live.
I am on a mission to always strive for a better way to counsel middle-aged women who are considering or are now serving as their parents' primary caregiver/carer—a role-reversal few are prepared for especially if there is a history of unreported sibling physical and sexual abuse. My lived experience as a primary and long-distance carer coupled with over 20 years of counseling experience provide the foundational knowledge, clinical experience, and compassion necessary to validate and empower women serving as caregivers for aging parents—often without the support needed to maintain their own mental health wellness.
Ultimately, you'll feel compelled to live life the way you want and not how others want you to live.
I am on a mission to always strive for a better way to counsel middle-aged women who are considering or are now serving as their parents' primary caregiver/carer—a role-reversal few are prepared for especially if there is a history of unreported sibling physical and sexual abuse. My lived experience as a primary and long-distance carer coupled with over 20 years of counseling experience provide the foundational knowledge, clinical experience, and compassion necessary to validate and empower women serving as caregivers for aging parents—often without the support needed to maintain their own mental health wellness.
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Achieve precious life goals – ones you thought were beyond your reach.
Imagine walking into an interview with the confidence that you will ace it or having a discussion with a colleague or your partner and feeling understood . I hold a graduate degree and I am a masters certified coach with extensive training in executive functioning. I work with individuals, families, and couples experiencing ADHD and executive functioning skills challenges. I educate and support my clients in developing and improving skills, including organization, time management, emotional regulation, communication, conflict resolution, goal attainment, and more.
Achieve precious life goals – ones you thought were beyond your reach.
Imagine walking into an interview with the confidence that you will ace it or having a discussion with a colleague or your partner and feeling understood . I hold a graduate degree and I am a masters certified coach with extensive training in executive functioning. I work with individuals, families, and couples experiencing ADHD and executive functioning skills challenges. I educate and support my clients in developing and improving skills, including organization, time management, emotional regulation, communication, conflict resolution, goal attainment, and more.
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It is inspiring to celebrate growth, see how life can positively change, and recognize strengths present the whole time.
You are not meant to be perfect; you are meant to be whole. A whole life is a mixture of good and bad. Both experiences are needed to for a wider perspective and to allow for a full appreciation of the positives in life. I work with kids, tweens, teens, and beyond, either individually or as a family, to help you achieve the life you want. We will explore your current experience, and where you want life to go, then figure out the needed knowledge, skill-building, and actions to move you (and/or your family) toward your goals and ideal life. You deserve a happy and fulfilling life, whatever that looks like for you.
It is inspiring to celebrate growth, see how life can positively change, and recognize strengths present the whole time.
You are not meant to be perfect; you are meant to be whole. A whole life is a mixture of good and bad. Both experiences are needed to for a wider perspective and to allow for a full appreciation of the positives in life. I work with kids, tweens, teens, and beyond, either individually or as a family, to help you achieve the life you want. We will explore your current experience, and where you want life to go, then figure out the needed knowledge, skill-building, and actions to move you (and/or your family) toward your goals and ideal life. You deserve a happy and fulfilling life, whatever that looks like for you.
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Mark D. Best
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98684 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
When life feels presents us with stress, whether it be from anxiety, depression, or trauma, it is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed and a sense that our lives have become unmanageable. My greatest satisfaction comes with assisting individuals in recognizing their power to grow and thrive. I assist my clients, who include adolescents and adults, in finding ways to change their relationship to thoughts and emotions and develop a stronger sense of self, establishing core values, and creating an action plan linked to goals based on those values.
When life feels presents us with stress, whether it be from anxiety, depression, or trauma, it is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed and a sense that our lives have become unmanageable. My greatest satisfaction comes with assisting individuals in recognizing their power to grow and thrive. I assist my clients, who include adolescents and adults, in finding ways to change their relationship to thoughts and emotions and develop a stronger sense of self, establishing core values, and creating an action plan linked to goals based on those values.
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Chelsea S Bates
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98660
I believe that each client is the expert of their own lives and it is my job to assist them along the journey of their life.
The common misconception is that therapy is for "crazy" or "sick" people. Instead I believe it is a chance to work with clients on how to use their challenges as opportunities for change and growth. It is also a time to better understand our view of the world, examine any relationship issues, and become better versions of ourselves. I focus on each individual's unique characteristics, instead of what a diagnosis may say about them.
I believe that each client is the expert of their own lives and it is my job to assist them along the journey of their life.
The common misconception is that therapy is for "crazy" or "sick" people. Instead I believe it is a chance to work with clients on how to use their challenges as opportunities for change and growth. It is also a time to better understand our view of the world, examine any relationship issues, and become better versions of ourselves. I focus on each individual's unique characteristics, instead of what a diagnosis may say about them.
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Heritage NW Consulting offers therapy for those with mental health diagnoses and for those who are seeking personal growth in a supportive and friendly environment. Individuals can benefit from therapy to develop positive lifestyle choices, balance, increase insights to unlock barriers on potential and manage life transitions. Heritage NW Consulting offers office and Telehealth visits for your convenience
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Using a combination of biofeedback, mindfulness, cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy you learn the skill to develop more confidence in your ability to take back control of your life and love your soft-hearted nature.
You're overwhelmed by your stress & anxiety, and frankly by emotions in general. Maybe people tell you that you are too sensitive, and you believe them. You hate that you feel so much all of the time. To protect yourself you work hard to "be normal." You try to keep your emotions in check by numbing, or over-doing, or holding yourself back, or isolating. What you don't know, yet, is your sensitivity is your unique gift, and that all of your strategies have served you well in the past, but may need a bit of an update to support you better as life continues to change and you continue to evolve.
Using a combination of biofeedback, mindfulness, cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy you learn the skill to develop more confidence in your ability to take back control of your life and love your soft-hearted nature.
You're overwhelmed by your stress & anxiety, and frankly by emotions in general. Maybe people tell you that you are too sensitive, and you believe them. You hate that you feel so much all of the time. To protect yourself you work hard to "be normal." You try to keep your emotions in check by numbing, or over-doing, or holding yourself back, or isolating. What you don't know, yet, is your sensitivity is your unique gift, and that all of your strategies have served you well in the past, but may need a bit of an update to support you better as life continues to change and you continue to evolve.
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Mae Marie Soderquist-Bell
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98662 (Online Only)
At CHARIS, my present focus is on healthy mental health for women ranging from 23 to the end of life.
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.
At CHARIS, my present focus is on healthy mental health for women ranging from 23 to the end of life.
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.
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Pam has offered her depth of heart and clarity of soul in the therapeutic realm as a clinical therapist and in other therapeutic roles for over thirty years. Her impassioned career has been focused on frontline work with children, adolescents and families. Pam’s service to the emotional, mental and spiritual health of others has shifted towards guiding and coaching adults seeking meaningful transformations in their lives.
Pam has offered her depth of heart and clarity of soul in the therapeutic realm as a clinical therapist and in other therapeutic roles for over thirty years. Her impassioned career has been focused on frontline work with children, adolescents and families. Pam’s service to the emotional, mental and spiritual health of others has shifted towards guiding and coaching adults seeking meaningful transformations in their lives.
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Together we can work toward you living your best life!.
I believe that there is tremendous opportunity and potential for physical, emotional, spiritual, and relational healing and growth that can be achieved through counseling. Many struggle with depression, anxiety, self-doubt, trauma, self-image distortion, spiritual issues, communication difficulties, and lack of tools necessary to live in this ever-changing world. My role as a counselor is to come alongside and assist individuals, families, and groups that are motivated, to change at least one aspect of their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.
Together we can work toward you living your best life!.
I believe that there is tremendous opportunity and potential for physical, emotional, spiritual, and relational healing and growth that can be achieved through counseling. Many struggle with depression, anxiety, self-doubt, trauma, self-image distortion, spiritual issues, communication difficulties, and lack of tools necessary to live in this ever-changing world. My role as a counselor is to come alongside and assist individuals, families, and groups that are motivated, to change at least one aspect of their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.
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Calm Resilience Counseling, PLLC
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98661 (Online Only)
Available M-Th 10am-8pm. Greetings! You have a lot of courage to begin your search for the right counselor. This shows a great strength toward personal growth. I have experience working with children, tweens, teens, and adults who were overcoming grief, trauma (PTSD), depression (lack of motivation), addiction, anxiety, ADHD, Post-Concussive Syndrome (TBI), career struggles, and disruptive life events (divorce or loss). Since graduating high school in 1995, I have been actively engaged in personal growth including emotional healing, art therapy, meditation, and movement therapies in order to overcome my own childhood traumas.
Available M-Th 10am-8pm. Greetings! You have a lot of courage to begin your search for the right counselor. This shows a great strength toward personal growth. I have experience working with children, tweens, teens, and adults who were overcoming grief, trauma (PTSD), depression (lack of motivation), addiction, anxiety, ADHD, Post-Concussive Syndrome (TBI), career struggles, and disruptive life events (divorce or loss). Since graduating high school in 1995, I have been actively engaged in personal growth including emotional healing, art therapy, meditation, and movement therapies in order to overcome my own childhood traumas.
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Desiree Mansour
Mental Health Counselor, MSW, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98683 (Online Only)
I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, and nervous system dysregulation with children, teens, and adults. I encourage self-discovery to help you reconnect to your authentic self. In the therapeutic process, I provide psychoeducation and utilize a variety or proven techniques pulling from theories that help you reach your goals. My approach is designed to assist you in living your authentic life. There is nothing to fix, but there is a lot to understand. We all have unique life experiences that impact us as humans; this is part of life, and not a weakness.
I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, and nervous system dysregulation with children, teens, and adults. I encourage self-discovery to help you reconnect to your authentic self. In the therapeutic process, I provide psychoeducation and utilize a variety or proven techniques pulling from theories that help you reach your goals. My approach is designed to assist you in living your authentic life. There is nothing to fix, but there is a lot to understand. We all have unique life experiences that impact us as humans; this is part of life, and not a weakness.
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Aaron Powell
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98686
We'll explore your personal challenges and develop strategies to empower you through all of life's phases.
Do you ever feel like life keeps throwing you curveballs, leaving you isolated and overwhelmed? You're not alone. Clients come to me when they are ready to face those challenges head-on, but might need a supportive hand to navigate through them. I believe in creating a genuine connection, one where you feel comfortable being your authentic self. My role is to listen – truly listen – to your thoughts, feelings, and the ways you've persevered.
We'll explore your personal challenges and develop strategies to empower you through all of life's phases.
Do you ever feel like life keeps throwing you curveballs, leaving you isolated and overwhelmed? You're not alone. Clients come to me when they are ready to face those challenges head-on, but might need a supportive hand to navigate through them. I believe in creating a genuine connection, one where you feel comfortable being your authentic self. My role is to listen – truly listen – to your thoughts, feelings, and the ways you've persevered.
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Rebecca Bradley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98660
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome to a therapeutic space where healing is holistic, and the mind-body connection is at the core of transformation. My practice is a sanctuary for those navigating the complexities of life, offering support for a range of challenges including trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, psychosis and existential crisis. In our collaborative journey, I see myself as a partner and guide, empowering you to explore the depths of your own potential for healing. My practice is rooted in the belief that each individual possesses innate ability to heal themselves. Together, we navigate the path towards unlocking the transformative power within
Welcome to a therapeutic space where healing is holistic, and the mind-body connection is at the core of transformation. My practice is a sanctuary for those navigating the complexities of life, offering support for a range of challenges including trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, psychosis and existential crisis. In our collaborative journey, I see myself as a partner and guide, empowering you to explore the depths of your own potential for healing. My practice is rooted in the belief that each individual possesses innate ability to heal themselves. Together, we navigate the path towards unlocking the transformative power within
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What can I expect from life coaching?
Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.
Can a life coach help treat anxiety?
Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.
Can life coaching be done online?
Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.
How long does life coaching last?
Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.