Adults Therapists in Cheney, WA

I work with adults who are seeking help with past traumatic events such as sexual assaults, car accidents, medical trauma, relationship traumas,life threatening diagnoses, major life changes. Also clients who may suffer from anxiety disorders or panic. I also have an interest in working with clients who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered and issues surrounding sexual orientation and gender.

I counsel adults . I offer individual and couples therapy. I see therapy as creating a safe atmosphere to explore avenues to make changes in life. You and I will be a team working together to help you gain insight, and ways to put that insight to work in your life.

I love to assist my clients during a time of transition particular adolescents and young adults. I also love working with parents and their children. I have 5 years in crisis mental health of all ages. I have also worked in the medical and school social work field. I particularly work with adolescents and young adults with depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral concerns and onset of severe mental illness. I also enjoy working with those with bipolar disorder, mood dysregulation, personality disorders and suicide ideation.

I enjoy helping individuals work through their issues by processing their trauma. When a person resolves their trauma the rest of their issues in life usually go away. I believe in a strong collaborative relationship with my client. You are in charge of your recovery. My hope is for you to be able to look at your past and present in order to help you identify how they have both helped you and gotten in the way of you being able to achieve your goals in relationships and in life. Connecting the dots from your past experiences to what is currently going on in your life is a strong motivator for change

I love helping people find and identify the different parts of themselves and how they present different roles and faces depending upon the situation or environment. I enjoy providing space for learning how to mesh these roles and faces together to create who the person is and how to be comfortable with that. The more we understand the parts of ourselves and know who we are, the more we know how to cope with life and what life throws at us, the more we understand to adapt, grow, and heal. This helps us understand and honor ourselves better. I’d love to be able to help you identify who you are, so you can be who you want to be.

I provide therapy not only because I strive to support others, but because I believe therapy works. I admire the vulnerability and strength that go into the healing process. I know you have within you what it takes to heal, but that doesn't mean you have to do it alone. You deserve to feel safe enough in both your mind and body to fully engage in life. My clients are seeking out therapy for relief from their complex trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and/or anger. I work with anyone ages 14 and up.

Since 1983, in a variety of settings, I have enjoyed working with diverse individuals and couples to overcome their personal, relational, emotional and perceptual problems and build on their strengths for a new and brighter future. Whether their problem is a mood disorder or a relational issue, conflict management or PTSD, compulsive eating or a communication problem, I never tire watching people emerge and transform. Believers and non-believers, almost-believers and other-believers, almost everyone agrees that personal problems arise because of the disconnection we all feel that resides in this world. So what is the solution?

I promote positive thinking while helping reframe negative thought patterns. I encourage the identification of coping skills and your own strengths to help you get through hard times. I believe everyone has an opportunity for change and growth to live a happy and healthy lifestyle. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), solution focused, and trauma informed care to promote a judgment free zone in order to allow the healing process to begin. If you would like to reach out please call or email for an appt

I am experienced working with Individuals, couples, and families. I have training in the Gottman method with strong family systems philosophy. I use CBT along with mindfulness, and psychodynamic theory. I am comfortable working with trauma, anxiety, and many other mental health diagnoses, and provide a safe environment for all identities and populations.

Are you feeling burnt out and overwhelmed? Maybe you feel like you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? I have worked as a Social Worker for 10 years and prior to that I worked as an educator who specialized in Child Development, Early Child Development, and Special Education. I currently hold my LSWAIC and am working towards my LICSW as well as working to complete my SUDP. I have worked with families, individuals and children that are struggling with addictions, depression, anxiety, developmental disabilities, behavioral issues, trauma, and adoption to help them overcome their challenges.

Congratulations! You are taking the first step toward your journey of healing! I can only imagine that thoughts and feelings that have led to this choice. The challenges you face can seem overwhelming and hopeless. We face situations that seem out of control and hopeless, yet helping you identify your needs and working with you to develop healthy coping skills can help give you security you are looking for. Many times you may be afraid to share your thoughts and feeling for fear of being judged. No matter the choices you've made, we can work together to help you heal.

I have the education, personal experience and compassion to help clients deal with difficult personal and family issues. I enjoy working with you individually or as a couple. My life experiences have given me the empathy and understanding needed to be a trusted psychotherapist. We can work on relationship issues, decision making, struggling through grief or divorce, PTSD, past trauma, or sexuality concerns. I have been a therapist, business woman, teacher, school counselor, university professor and mother for over 40 years, and I understand how challenging life can be!

At my very core, I enjoy and cherish people and your stories. That I get to be a part of your process of discovery, growth or healing is a great honor and one that I do not take lightly. I believe in the ability for people to heal, grow and change and draw from a holistic, person-centered approach. I specialize in assisting you through life's adjustments; meaning making, loss, grief and mourning; counseling with counselors; trauma, relationship challenges and struggles with a variety of mental health needs (e.g., anxiety, depression, anger, etc.). I believe in walking alongside you with your healing.

If you, a loved one or child is feeling lonely, isolated, sad, depressed, worried, fearful or have trouble getting back into the groove of life after a change or trauma, EMDR therapy can help. Therapy is a joint process, where you are in the driver’s seat. My role as your therapist is to encourage, support and empower you to navigate life in a way that leaves you feeling more successful. I have experience in helping to overcome trauma related disorders, family stress, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I specialize in working with adult women and children (9-17).

I am a Licensed Mental Health therapist and have had my own private practice for 14 years. I have worked with children, adolescents and families for 20 years. I received my Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Gonzaga University and I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems, and art/ sand tray therapy for children. I see therapy as creating a safe atmosphere to explore awareness and affirm the unique gifts of individuals toward healing and wholeness. Visit my website at www.marycaruso.com

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.

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY: Carl Rogers once said, “It is only when I accept myself exactly as I am that I begin to change.” For twelve years I've helped individuals work through anxiety, depression, relationship stress and the “normal” transitions of life. I help my clients stop fighting their emotions and accept the job they have to do. I help peel away beliefs like, “I’m not enough, I can’t do it.” I help rebuild strong internal foundations that tend to mental health, relationships and engagement with the world. With individuals, I specialize in treating workplace traumatic stress for healthcare providers.

There is no substitute for tending to our personal and relational experiences; it is likely the reason you are reading this. Welcome! From my experience, when we desire a deeper engagement with life or significant problems arise, often something within us wants our attention. When we pay attention to our feelings and actions rather than focus on events or people, we frequently discover the "How" of creative change. Sometimes change means behaving in unfamiliar ways, adapting to limitations, or relating differently to our partner. Hence, my approach embraces the wisdom and direction that problems and desires provide within each person.

Welcome to Charmed Counseling! We are a dynamic group of caring professionals who enjoy what we do and truly care about your mental health needs. We offer services in specialties such as trauma related disorders, anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, OCD, life transitions, gender identity, sexuality, self-esteem, relationship stress, play therapy etc. We believe in a client-centered, strength-based approach and will encourage you to be an active participant in your treatment planning and therapy.