Marriage Counseling Therapists in Spokane Valley, WA

You are the common denominator in every relationship you have. I strive to transform lives through relationships that are deep and meaningful. I work with couples and individuals looking to strengthen or repair connections with themselves and/or others.

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.

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 is too short to just wait for things to get better. When you’re experiencing anxiety or depression, it feels isolating, defeating, sometimes even shameful. It’s so exhausting and what worked for you in the past isn’t working anymore. Regardless if you've experienced a job loss or retirement, a new marriage or recent divorce, a complicated mid-life crisis, or addiction to social media or gaming. Whatever the reason, you know you need things to change, and you need them to change NOW. You can achieve a sense of well being, direction, and happiness. Don't wait any longer...the help, support, and tools you need are available here.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate; drawing from various therapeutic models like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused-CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and using elements from DBT, CPT, Play-Therapy, and IFS, I tailor our sessions to your unique needs. I have experience working with individuals who have anxiety, depression, sexual assault/childhood sexual assault survivors, and complex PTSD. Gottman Institute Level 2 Certified therapist and I'm trained in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) core skills. Furthermore, my ongoing training in EMDR.

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 am client centered, caring and feel a commitment towards the my client's well being and their personal goals in counseling. I have a diverse training background that includes behavioral health, addiction, sandtray, and relationship/marriage training. While I have a eclectic background, I tend to use a cognitive-behavioral approach, stress management, including relaxation/guided imagery, and supportive therapy. My clients tell me they feel cared about. I am down to earth and calm. I aim for results and enjoy working with clients who are depressed, have relationship issues/adustment/loss, anxiety/OCD,and chronic pain/medical issues.

I have extensive experience over 15 years providing treatment and counseling services to all ages and populations. I specialize in autism treatment/support, personality disorders, complex trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, and narcissism. I work with people of all ages and provide individual, family, and marriage/couples counseling. My treatment method involves building a trusting relationship, being goal-oriented, and staying focused on what the client wants to improve in his or her life. I want the treatment experience to be real and positive for my clients. That is my ultimate goal.

I combine licensed mental health therapy with professional life coaching to provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families. I work best with clients who are self-driven and motivated, who need support, guidance, or inspiration. I believe that our culture has created disconnection and emptiness and many of us feel alone, misunderstood, and isolated. It is my personal mission to reconnect with others in order to heal the mind, body, and spirit through mental health therapy, coaching, connecting, and creating shared meaning. Website: healwiththehive.com

Hi there! My name is Wes Walton. I have a passion for therapy grounded in scripture and deeply value the power of relationships in our lives. I believe they greatly influence the way we see ourselves, others, and the world. In turn creating patterns of behavior and relationships we desire to change. I have experience working with various traumas, marital conflict, families, men's issues, father wounds, spiritual difficulties and challenges relating to God. While Christian/Biblically focused therapy is my passion, I welcome all no matter the difference in beliefs.

I enjoy working with couples and individuals. As humans, we all have the same needs- to be seen, heard, and valued. Whether it is family history, trauma, trust issues, control, betrayal, or current stressors, creating connection and bonding is at the center or our work. The process can be hard, emotional, or feel impossible at times, but I believe in our desire to grow and be better. We all want healing and growth, both in self and relationships. Come see me, lets put in the work, and create something meaningful.

I am passionate about relational and trauma healing and hold a trauma-informed, attachment- centered lens when working with individuals or families. In therapy, I aim to help clients identify, understand, and heal emotional wounds. As I get to know you and your needs more, I integrate techniques from several counseling theories to best support your therapeutic goals. My eclectic approach includes CBT, EFT, IFS, play therapy and attachment theory. I have specialized experience working with children and families in the foster and adoption system.

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.

I have spent the better part of the last 20 years working with individuals and families to improve mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional health. My belief in peoples potential for greatness has stretched from elementary schools to universities, homes to hospitals, and places of worship to detention facilities.

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.

Let’s nourish and find clarity within ourselves by healing. Through your life experiences you have gained the ability to manage these life challenges. Today you may find yourself struggling with the skills that once helped you overcome your Anxiety, Depression, Grief, and Traumatic Event’s. Through therapeutic approach’s together we can find your healing. Together we will learn and process these life challenges no matter what your life-stage might be. Let’s empower your deeper scene of hope, purpose, and positive self-esteem. Allowing yourself to live your best possible life.

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.

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.

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!