Therapists in Adams County, WA

Smart Therapy specializes in using natural, holistic treatment options to treat mental health issues. We will NOT send you straight back to your doctor to get medication. We use a combination of diet, lifestyle, nutritional supplements, skill building and more for a treatment approach that is much more effective and longer lasting.

Lately, life feels like an endless grind. You have lots of responsibilities and you don't see them vanishing anytime soon. You can identify with some or all of these feelings – depressed, anxious, emotionally volatile, flat, heavy, exhausted, nervous, depleted, unmotivated. It’s likely that you’ve tried a number of different things to help yourself – self-help books, “wellness” podcasts, yoga, medication, even therapy. While these things may have helped somewhat, you still find yourself struggling to feel joy, ease and contentment on a consistent basis. In fact, you hate to admit it but hopelessness is a familiar friend.

Life is ever changing and there are times when we need someone who is impartial and nonjudgmental to help us through. As a licensed counselor I provide that support as well as a safe environment for individuals to express themselves freely and openly without fear of being shamed, embarrassed or criticized for their thoughts and/or feelings. I see many clients with depression and anxiety and have found Cognitive therapy has many benefits. The skill of mindfulness is one that I practice daily and, after teaching the client, encourage them to use it on a daily basis. I am now a registered hypnotherapist so I can now offer hypnosis.

I believe each of my clients has the capacity to live a whole-hearted, fulfilling, and authentic life. Each of us struggles from time to time with obstacles that can make it difficult or even impossible to access that authenticity. As a counselor, I have the privilege of supporting my clients in identifying the obstacles and bringing compassion to the parts who feel stuck. In this process, we learn to see ourselves as the unique and valued expressions of life that we are.

I work with adults with a wide variety goals aimed at addressing their mental, emotional and physical health needs. Clients are often struggling with depression, anxiety and a general feeling of being overwhelmed. I also focus on clients who are seeking to improve their physical health and help them to do the mental and behavioral work necessary to change their eating habits, lose weight and improve their health.

I see my work with my clients as a sacred privilege and responsibility. As a therapist, it is my goal to ensure that you are provided with a safe, open environment where issues can be addressed and tackled head on. My hope is to provide you with the support and tools you need to conquer difficult times and move forward, recognizing your strengths.

Does life’s ups and downs leave you feeling drained, overwhelmed, unfulfilled and constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop? The daily feeling of worry, tension, self doubt, negative thoughts, make it hard to relax and enjoy the present moment sometimes, doesn't it? Do you identify as LGBTQIA2S+ and find it hard to connect with someone who "gets it"? Reaching out can feel overwhelming, uncomfortable and so damn scary. You are not alone.

Finding Hope was created to provide a safe and comfortable setting for people to explore their grief and loss. For those seeking a path through grief and wanting to explore life after a loss and what that means for them. Providing therapeutic support, clinical experience, and a passion for helping others through their journey.

Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. Pressures from work, people we care about, negative feelings, and/or physical problems interfere with our ability to be our best. I am here to help you. I will work with you in a sensitive, respectful, and caring way to improve your situation. My goal is to help you build your confidence and resilience, gain a mental edge so you can be your best, and deal with stress. I can also help you improve your relationships, develop a more effective communication style, and eliminate unhealthy habits. I believe life it too short to be miserable.

I have been a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist for 34 years and helping heal families in my private practice for 24. I specialize in many areas such as child abuse, domestic violence, adoption and infertility related issues, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, communication training and fair fighting techniques. Many clients come for short, solution focused therapy. I welcome everyone, despite gender, age, ethnicity, religion or sexual preference. My goal is to make the client feel welcome from the moment they arrive, until the time they leave with information that can immediately make a difference in their life.

As a dual diagnosis/co-occurring psychotherapist, (licensed mental health counselor and licensed substance use disorder professional) my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges. By applying specific therapeutic approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life and incorporate healthy coping skills.

Here at Wellness Encompassed we believe in treating the human and not the symptom. We see the client as an individual on a path that we embark on together, where we walk along side them, to support, advocate, and to provide guidance to as we meet them with compassion and understanding. We work with our clients to meet their needs and connect them to our community partners if requested, such as nutritional counseling, medication management, physical therapy, chiropractic care and even massage therapy. We believe we grow as a community the more we support one another in the spirit of compassion.

Welcome! I specialize in working with people who are struggling with past trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and managing stress and life changes. I believe in tackling problems using a collaborative approach, meeting people where they are in their lives, and working alongside them to help them learn, heal, and grow in order to achieve their goals.

I view my client’s struggles as I would the struggles of all humans. Our struggles come from something that happened to us yet has become our responsibility to change. Whether it be a defense mechanism, modeled behavior from childhood, or traumatic incidents (acute or prolonged), there is a point in time when we must accept the burden of control. I like to say that we have more control over our lives than we’d like to be responsible for. When something devastating happens to us (a prick to the finger or a shattered heart) how we manage that pain determines our level of suffering, thus our quality of life.

Are you feeling the weight of expectations and demands as an athlete? Wrestling with performance anxiety or navigating the complex dynamics of relationships? I get it. Life as an athlete is a unique journey filled with incredible highs and challenging lows. If you find yourself caught in the whirlwind of stress, anxiety, or relationship struggles, know that you're not alone. I'm Sara Milliron, and I've walked the path you're on. As a therapist with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, I specialize in supporting athletes like you. The demands of being an athlete, the stress of performance, relationship intricacies—I understand.

As we encounter life's various problems, we occasionally find that professional help might be useful. I work with people who are looking for that additional professional assistance. Some of the most common reasons people come to work with me are depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and anger management, among several others. I also work with couples. For the first 15 years of my career I also worked training doctoral students on how to be therapists while maintaining a private practice on the side. This has given me invaluable insight into the therapy work I do now in my full-time private practice.

As a licensed mental health clinician, I am here to help you achieve personal empowerment in all areas of your life. I will help guide you in addressing issues that may be present in your life, that you feel, might be holding you back from reaching your goals. I offer help with navigating anxiety, depression, phase of life transitions, parenting, sexuality, gender, chronic pain/illness, perinatal mood disorders and more. I am an LGBTQIA+ and gender affirming therapist navigating gender identity, inclusion and equity. Let’s work together to actively identify and start living by your own personally empowered best life!

Are you feeling inadequate or perhaps suffering from feeling overwhelmed and overburdened? This is the time to take charge of your life and work towards being the best version of yourself. You owe it to yourself to live your best life without monumental sacrifices by utilizing the skills that you already possess to enhance your well-being as well as explore other potential strengths to propel you towards your goals. Treatment plans are not a one size fit all but are formulated in a collaborative manner, your input matters. If you have any questions, please email or call.

I specialize in working with people that have complicated medical issues that impact mental health. My background is in health psychology, neurocognitive issues, suicide prevention, OCD and similar other related disorders, as well as end of life. Though I also enjoy working with families, and any other mental health issues. PTSD related to abuse is not my specialty.