Testing and Evaluation Therapists in Vancouver, WA

Dr. Taylor and her team at Wonder Tree Developmental Psychology integrate creativity, fun, and compassion into their work. We specialize in providing comprehensive, thoughtful, and trauma-informed services for children, teens, and adults including maternal/paternal mental health and support for pregnant and parenting families. We are able to provide thorough psychological, psycho-educational and trauma-informed evaluations to assess for ADHD, learning disabilities, trauma, attachment, autism, selective mutism, and more. We work collaboratively with parents, children, and teachers as needed.

Sometimes different parts of life can be a struggle and we may not know why. If you or your child are struggling in one or more areas of life and you're interested in a psychological evaluation to get answers, please reach out! I also perform a variety of forensic evaluations for civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings.

My testing practice focuses on evaluating concerns related to ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and mood or emotional problems. I am dedicated to assessing and understanding a range of developmental and emotional challenges in children. These evaluations create a personalized roadmap, empowering your child to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential with confidence.

Within our sorrows and fears is the strength needed to overcome our challenges. Hidden in the tone of your voice, in your casual movements, you are constantly leaving yourself clues to guide you. You and I will seek them together. My approach focuses on the whole experience of health through practical methods, grounded in knowledge of cultural diversity. With personalized treatment and assessment, I offer therapy for sustainable change. I also provide testing for personality functioning, cognitive abilities and learning problems. My forensic work for courts focuses on child custody and parenting time evaluations.

Therapy and counseling play a vital role in promoting mental health and overall well-being. It provides a unique opportunity for self-reflection and personal growth. By working with a trained therapist or counselor, individuals can develop healthier perspectives, and improve self-esteem. Therapy and counseling offer the guidance and tools necessary to navigate life’s challenges, improve mental health, and foster personal development. It is important that a therapist feels right to you and has the skills, education, and experience to best help you.

If you're engaged with the justice system and in need of an evaluation attesting to your mental health or are involved with domestic violence either as a victim or offender, I have conducted over 900 DV evaluations and hundreds of mental health assessments. I am driven by data that has been corroborated which in turn, results in a valid evaluation of your situation.

Dr. Mishanec believes every individual comes with a community and a cultural identification existing within the context of greater society. Through an emotion focused and family systems lens, they enjoy listening to and collaborating with individuals, couples, and families to therapeutically address each of these layers. Focus on gaining greater awareness of emotions and the relationship to self and others is encouraged with the purpose of integrating the different parts of self we all experience and connecting to natural supports that exist within our environments.

My name is Alexis Candelier, and I am a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.). I was born and raised in the Greater Portland Metro area and returned to the Pacific Northwest 2 years ago after spending years in Los Angeles, CA attending graduate school and practicing in the field of forensic mental health. Prior to completing my education, I was a Military Police Officer serving in the United States Marine Corps (ooh-rah!), so I take pride in being able to serve my fellow first responders and all the Veterans struggling to make it as a “civilian” in these trying and unprecedented times in a culturally competent and supportive manner.

Specializing in ADHD and Autism assessment, especially being able to recognize ASD and ADHD in adults, Dr. Anson Service and his team are expert in the area of Autism and ADHD with short wait times. With over 13 years of experience working professionally with neurodivergent individuals, he and his team are committed to treating clients with unconditional positive regard, and respect to get to the source of the issues quickly. No judgement. No "know-it-all-ism". No weirdness. Our assessments are designed to be brief and thorough, without anxiety or fear. We get it.

Scheduling psychological evaluations for autism and ADHD into Oct 2024. Closed to new psychotherapy clients. This practice focuses on comprehensive psychological evaluations that are impactful and life-enhancing. I focus on ADHD and autism presentations in women, BIPOC, and in previously undiagnosed mid-life adults. Expertly done, psychological evaluations assist with self-understanding, access to services and accommodations, and provide crucial information for your next steps. If you want to connect the dots between your symptoms and lived experience, a comprehensive report can offer clarity.

Reflecting on my own counseling practice, I have discovered the overwhelming strength and healing power of human connectedness which is an essential cornerstone of my therapeutic counseling relationships. Life is a journey filled with both opportunities and challenges. When daily life and/or life transitions seem too overwhelming, the guidance and support provided from a trusted professional who is empathetic and objective can be informative, empowering, and restorative. I use cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic interventions to help clients discover how conscious and unconscious thoughts impact emotions and behaviors. In addition, I draw from a variety of counseling theories to meet each client's individual needs.

Although it's true that children are resilient, there are times when children and their families need focused support and therapy in order to move forward and reach emotional health and balance. I am a Clinical Psychologist and Registered Play Therapist who uses cognitive-behavioral, play therapy, animal-assisted therapy, art therapy, and mindfulness techniques to help clients achieve better mental health. Having been licensed for sixteen years, I have worked extensively with children who present with anxiety, depression, a history of trauma including post-traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit, obsessive-compulsive disorder, autism, grief issues, and behavioral concerns.

Currently accepting new clients. Experiencing trauma +/or having a chronic illness/pain can be debilitating and affect socialization, engagement in activities, and exacerbate symptoms of mental health. When we have chronic pain, it may feel like our life has no meaning. When we age, we go through many difficult changes which can lead to us question our meaning and purpose. When we experience trauma, we can struggle to find safety, connection, and relationships can prove to be more complex.

Parenting is the hardest job. You've dong everything you can think of to support your kids. And still they struggle. You’re doing whatever you can think of. You’ve sat with teachers, talked with doctors, argued long into the night. Nothing has helped. You’re to the point where you just want to quit. And you feel terrible about it. I get it. I've been there. Your temper is short, you feel grouchy all the time, and time spent at the office feels like a vacation. This was not in the job description.

So many of us have struggles in our lives and we have all felt lost and alone at times. I see my work as a collaborative effort between myself and my clients to improve the quality of their lives and to help them to achieve their goals in a supportive, nurturing environment. I strive always to provide excellent, comprehensive services including formal assessments, individual and family therapy, group therapy, consultation, and psychoeducation. I have worked successfully with children, adolescents and adults with trauma, pain, chronic illness, grief, mood disorders, anxiety, chronic mental illness, stress, depression, and behavioral problems.

You want prompt solutions to today's challenges. Whether you are facing changes in your personal or work life, are dealing with trauma, illness, grief, depression or anxiety, you want support to identify and implement successful strategies to get back on line as soon as possible. I have an active approach and promote between-session homework and bibliotherapy to integrate the gains you are making. I aggressively seek continuing education for myself in support of your current issues and special concerns. My office reflects a sense of warmth comfort and security in order to create a reassuring environment.

Do you feel lost and out of control of your life? Making the decision to seek counseling takes courage. If you are reading this then I know that you are a courageous person. I know that you are seeking skills to overcome something in your life that is emotionally painful. Let me help you create a relationship with the life you want.

At Four Winds Therapy we believe that humans have the ability to awaken their highest potential and that authentic individualized therapy and collaborative support can help one to recognize their true inner goodness. Therapy with Four Winds is client centered and we believe that therapy's focus can be whatever you'd like it to be. We are here to address your mental health needs with compassion and respect. We are trauma informed and culturally aware as well as respectful to people of all backgrounds and beliefs and we operate within counseling's strict ethical guidelines.

Acknowledging a desire for 'something different' serves as the foundation for change and can set into motion holistic, enduring growth. I am invested in helping people alleviate emotional, relational, and psychological pain experienced during the course of life. My belief is that therapy is one approach to healing that works for many. Therefore, I seek to provide quality psychological services to individuals, couples, families, groups, and organizations.