Kaiser (Out-of-Network) Therapists in City of Spokane Valley, WA

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.

About 1 out of 7 youth in the U.S. have a treatable mental health disorder. If you are a parent who is struggling to support your child or teen, it is not too late to reach out for help. Maybe you have noticed your child being more distant or jumpy. Maybe you have seen a change in how they spend their time, or their grades are slipping. Many families have found it difficult to adjust during the pandemic. Helping children and families get back to or accept their new "normal" is what I'm good at.

Hello, I am Anna. As a mom, mental health professional, and disabled individual, I know how difficult the world and life can be and how hard it can be to ask for help. I see counseling as coming beside a person and assisting them to best help themselves. Counseling should be a partnership where the person is open, determined and willing to work and the clinician, in collaboration with them, directs the ship and supports them with the tools they need. Are you having a tough time with anxiety? Has your past held you back from your goals? Do feel lost trying to fill your life with "stuff" that never seems to help? Change is possible.

Some Openings via telehealth and in person, depending on flexibility with scheduling. At Life's Learning, we understand that life can be beautiful and hard both at once. Whether it is relationship challenges, feeling anxious or depressed, experiencing loss/transition or adjusting to something tough that is happening, we are here to support you to find hope and healing. We are a team of caring clinicians, who serve individuals and couples of various ages, with a warm welcome and compassion for the challenges life can bring. We currently have openings, depending on your counseling, billing, office or telehealth & scheduling needs.

I believe each of us has an innate desire to belong, to love, to be loved, and to find self-fulfillment — to reach our potential. Sometimes we are faced with challenges such as those brought about by anxiety or depression which can be distressing. My goal is to help my clients learn how to address and cope with stressors that may be blocking their growth and well-being. Through a person-centered counseling approach using trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques, I help my clients find ways to adjust their feelings and behaviors to improve self-awareness and to work toward self-directed change.

When first beginning treatment, I focus on building trust and relationship. It is important to me that you feel comfortable and we will move at your pace. I am relaxed in my practice and my aim is for this to be a time that is helpful for you. I incorporate many different treatment modalities depending on the individual need of the client. I specialize in treatment of anxiety disorders, including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; behavior disorders, depression, and ADHD.

With unconditional acceptance and positive regard, I welcome my clients into a judgement-free and safe space. Whether you're dealing with anger, anxiety, a death, depression, discrimination, life stressors, parenting challenges, relationship problems, or trauma, hope and healing is possible and within reach.

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.

If you are a parent or caregiver who is having a difficult time finding support for your children or teens during this time, I want you to know I am here to help. I provide a warm and caring relationship where children and families can express themselves, grow independently, adjust to life's difficult circumstances and find a way to navigate relationships both in and out of the family. I specialize in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, and ego state therapy in my practice but am experienced in a variety of therapies and want to ensure children and their families feel supported in whatever therapy model is chosen.

Life can be beautiful, challenging, inspiring, overwhelming, everything in between. Through life’s challenges, I believe there are opportunities for growth and healing through self-compassion, flexibility, and courage. As a counselor, I strive to step in and walk with you, wherever you are in your journey. Just as life is unique to the individual, the counseling journey is also personal to you. believe through exploring past patterns and creating flexibility to lean into the discomfort. Together we can dismantle disenfranchising stories and replace them with new and empowering stories that are aligned with your personal values.

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.

Do you want to be happier? Does your life feel unbalanced? I can help you with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, and trauma. Together, we can work to identify the issues that are holding you back, work through them, and help you to start leading a happier, healthier life. During your therapy, I will use cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, and other approaches tailored to meet your needs.

Life can become so overwhelming at times.During these times sometimes we need assistance in navigating. I work with children, adolescents, families, individuals and couples. When we are facing life struggles I believe in having a safe environment for you to share your concerns. We can create a plan together to assist you with feeling more in control of your life. Using a person centered approach that is focused on your individual needs.

We are accepting new clients. I specialize in helping individuals and families reach and stay in recovery from anxiety and other mood disorders, substance misuse, trauma, relationship conflicts and issues surrounding grief and loss.

At Muddy Lotus Wellness & Therapy I believe in the power of metaphor and symbolism to make sense of life. Just as a lotus flower uses mud to grow, we as individuals are capable of using the mud to flourish as well. It's my hope that I can provide an environment where you feel safe and heard so you can grow, dream and heal. I identify with what Carl R. Rogers said. “The gentle and sensitive companionship of an empathic stance… provides illumination and healing. In such situations deep understanding is, I believe, the most precious gift one can give to another.”