Trauma Focused Therapists in Vancouver, WA

I’m a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate at A Better Way Counseling. This is a second career for me. I have spent the last 18 years in the world of public education with a master's degree in Special Education. The majority of my career has been spent supporting families and their children through the education system with the resources they need to succeed. I have worked with children ages 3-21 with a wide variety of disabilities such as autism, ADHD, visual impairments, dyslexia, communication disorders, anxiety, depression, and more.

Whether it shows up in how we view ourselves, how we respond and react in relationships or the ways we behave in our communities, our stories impact us in ways that we are often unaware. From our families of origin to our experiences of trauma, we learn and adapt ways to keep ourselves safe. When we are unable to process our experiences and stories, we often find that what we have adapted for our safety becomes the source of our conflict and discomfort. When we have the courage to re-enter and re-learn our stories, we grow in our compassion and understanding of ourselves in a way that leads to healing and freedom.

I'm interested in helping you figure out what you want, and helping you get there. Being a teen and young adult is so stressful and weird, with or without other factors like mental health issues. I can help with all the identity exploration that you might need like sexuality, gender, career goals, education plans, self-esteem, etc., as well as issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, suicide, and self harm. If your parent/guardian is "making" you come, we can work with that too. Just remember, you're the one who consents for therapy, so you choose what we work on.

I am passionate about working with clients who have experienced grief and loss around relationships, illness and life transitions. As someone who has experienced my own grief and loss I understand that each person needs space, empathy and support from others. I honor your experience and will partner with you on your journey toward healing. I believe that from loss can come renewed strength and hope. You are supported in a safe and nonjudgmental space with me. Through pain can come great clarity around your priorities, goals and what is most important to you. You will discover how you have survived and can thrive moving forward.

Hello! My name is Alissa Schober. I am passionate about helping children, teens, adults, and parent-child relationships heal and grow through their trauma and chronic stress experiences. My practice focuses on helping those I work with heal from trauma, such as sexual and physical abuse, neglect, and witnessing domestic violence. I also help clients learn to cope with mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression. I use evidence-based practices such as EMDR, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and child-parent psychotherapy, focusing on nurturing a sense of safety, self-compassion, understanding, and connection.

Parents and children have incredibly tough jobs. Parents are supposed to love, support, teach, protect...while children are supposed to explore, learn, push boundaries, and scare the living daylights out of the adults in their lives. Sounds easy right? What happens when our job as parents is made even more difficult by life circumstances? Now the hardest thing we'll ever do raising our children is made even more challenging with a child struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or trauma. What do you do then?

I have a passion for helping others and offer a compassionate, safe space to help you work towards positive change. My work from a strengths-based perspective helps you recognize your strengths. Your strengths are how you have managed life as you know it. We will work together towards a solution that feels best to you. I believe we are all stronger than we know and sometimes things just get in the way. We can take time to understand the patterns that have been created in your life. While we can’t change the past, knowing your story can help you move forward.

Accepting new clients! We believe that tending to your mental health is just as important as your physical health. We have a team of Mental Health professionals at Vancouver Wellness Studio who have different types of expertise to meet your needs. Our therapists use a Trauma-focused, Holistic, Collaborative, and Client-centered approach, and are able to provide clients with a different experience in therapy including Mindfulness, EMDR Trauma therapy, and Somatic Therapy.

Feeling sad, depressed, or misunderstood? Don't panic. I'm here to guide you through challenges like the blues, anxiety, relationship bumps, or past traumas. Feeling better is within reach, and you've got what it takes to shine and craft an exceptional life. I will give you the skills to unleash your potential and make life truly extraordinary!

Change is difficult and uncomfortable and things can become even harder when those around you don’t understand. You’re stuck in this cycle of addiction or negative thinking and sometimes it feels as though you will never get out of this pattern. You go around and around, you follow the steps, you read the books but it’s just not working and no one understands why that is. You’re thinking “maybe I’m just not cut out for this? Maybe I need this? I’m just broken.” But MAYBE you just haven’t found a solution that works for your needs. Let's find a solution that works for YOU.

Have you been struggling with life challenges? or feel unsatisfied in life? If you are feeling overwhelmed or lacking motivation Balanced, Awareness and Healing, PLLC can help. Through awareness of thoughts and feelings comes understanding. Learning skills to help you manage your challenges more effectively and participate in life in a more meaningful way is the key to a balanced life. Through self improvement you will be able to maintain a healthy life and feel a sense of peace

As a queer therapist and current PhD student in clinical sexology, I bring a deep understanding and specialized expertise to my practice. My areas of focus include LGBTQ-related issues, men's issues, sex, substance use disorder, trauma, and working with sexual offenders, both juveniles and adults. My approach is compassionate and client-centered, ensuring a safe space for healing and growth.

Yes, I have openings and I am accepting new clients for in-person and telehealth sessions for individuals and couples. Please visit my website www.brightfuturecounseling1.com for more information and to book an appointment. There is hope for healing and change. If your relationship suffers from sexual issues or broken trust, if there is room to improve communication or intimacy, I can offer you help. If you feel sad or depressed, have experienced loss, or have anxiety, there is hope. I provide a supportive nonjudgmental space for individuals of all genders and sexualities, traditional and nontraditional couples.

My primary focus is to guide individuals towards a greater sense of freedom through the awareness of one's emotional and behavioral patterns which is accessed through mind/body/soul connection and to heal the wounds that have accumulated throughout our lives.

Discover Your Path to Growth and Healing! Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey towards personal growth and healing? I'm a licensed clinical social worker specializing in helping children, teens, and adults overcome challenges. Using evidence-based techniques like ACT, DBT, and CBT, I'll guide you through present and past issues. If you have any of the insurance listed below, please head over to HelloAlma.com and request a consult.

I enjoy helping my clients navigate life's challenges. Together we will discover the way that works best for you. I believe each person has their own path to healing, and with that uniqueness comes an individualized plan. Together we will work to find out what will work for you, and I will be right there to help you find your compass to navigate your way through the process.

Do you want to build more intimacy into your relationships? - - What are the things that keep you up at night? Do you worry? Do you wonder? Do you hope? Do you dream? Let’s talk about it. Let’s create a path forward that works for you. It could be you are struggling with a transition in your life and want some support to navigate the change. I support change through collaboration. We will work together to create a plan on what you really want from therapy. I will walk along side you as we question, notice, and consider actions. I am a licensed therapist in Washington state.

In life, we learn to do what we have to in order to survive. Sometimes that means finding skills to escape trauma that don't end up serving us in the long run. I am passionate about helping individuals nourish their mind, body and spirit to overcome trauma, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, addictive behaviors, poor self-image and other mental health struggles. I believe in helping my clients feel empowered to trust their instincts and create coping skills, self love, and a life they don't want to escape from.

My ideal clients tend to have similar themes: You had parents/family that weren't ideal (or were harmful), you might even be estranged/ing. You discovered as an adult that you are neurodivergent and it rocked your world (Masking! Burnout!) You grew up in an oppressive environment (home/religion) and you couldn't be your true self (or you are still figuring out who your true self is now.) You've got a (or many) trauma stories that must be finally heard and held. Many of my clients also tend to have awesomely weird interests, dark humor, use foul language, and have a passion for social justice! I'm here for it all!