Child Therapists in Clark County, WA
I work well with children ages 5-12, teenagers age 13 and up, and adults of all ages.
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.
I work well with children ages 5-12, teenagers age 13 and up, and adults of all ages.
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.
I am experienced in working with adults, children/families, and adolescent clients, on issues including depression, anxiety, assertiveness and communication, identity and meaning, as well as developing pragmatic skills that help them thrive.
I am passionate about people leading empowered, connected, and purposeful lives. I provide counseling services to a diverse range of clients as they gain confidence, self-knowledge, grow in motivation and inspiration, and have healthy, connected relationships. I work collaboratively with clients in identifying needs, making changes, and practicing new skills in a safe and supportive setting.
I am experienced in working with adults, children/families, and adolescent clients, on issues including depression, anxiety, assertiveness and communication, identity and meaning, as well as developing pragmatic skills that help them thrive.
I am passionate about people leading empowered, connected, and purposeful lives. I provide counseling services to a diverse range of clients as they gain confidence, self-knowledge, grow in motivation and inspiration, and have healthy, connected relationships. I work collaboratively with clients in identifying needs, making changes, and practicing new skills in a safe and supportive setting.
Playful Healing Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98660
I enjoy supporting children and families through play therapy, art therapy (and sometimes talk therapy too)! I believe in the resilience and strength of children and their families. I believe that children process the world through play, art and movement as much as, if not more than, they do through words. I believe in the power of play to help children make sense of their experiences and struggles and move toward positive change. I believe in the power of play to help families reconnect and build strong alliances with one another.
I enjoy supporting children and families through play therapy, art therapy (and sometimes talk therapy too)! I believe in the resilience and strength of children and their families. I believe that children process the world through play, art and movement as much as, if not more than, they do through words. I believe in the power of play to help children make sense of their experiences and struggles and move toward positive change. I believe in the power of play to help families reconnect and build strong alliances with one another.
No matter what you have experienced or where you’ve come from, you will find that you feel heard, seen, and understood in counseling with me. You, your child, and your family are all unique, and I provide a space in which uniqueness is celebrated and identified to further emphasize your areas of strength. Sometimes life makes us feel buried and we may not know how to find our way out. However, each of us possesses an amazing potential for resilience, healing, and growth. I offer a compassionate and authentic space where we can identify life’s challenges and stressors together. You do not have to do this alone.
No matter what you have experienced or where you’ve come from, you will find that you feel heard, seen, and understood in counseling with me. You, your child, and your family are all unique, and I provide a space in which uniqueness is celebrated and identified to further emphasize your areas of strength. Sometimes life makes us feel buried and we may not know how to find our way out. However, each of us possesses an amazing potential for resilience, healing, and growth. I offer a compassionate and authentic space where we can identify life’s challenges and stressors together. You do not have to do this alone.
He worked with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral issues in a variety of settings "“ group home, residential, day treatment and behavioral learning classrooms "“ for 9 years before transitioning to working with adults in his graduate program.
Albert Matthew is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington who has been practicing since 2015. He has a Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Major, Sociology Minor and a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Gonzaga University. Albert is able to provide a safe, trusting environment for clients seeking increased self-awareness, understanding the impact of early life experiences on daily functioning and development of tools to improve decision-making and self-empowerment. Albert is a native of the Northwest and has worked in the mental health field for approximately 20 years.
He worked with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral issues in a variety of settings "“ group home, residential, day treatment and behavioral learning classrooms "“ for 9 years before transitioning to working with adults in his graduate program.
Albert Matthew is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington who has been practicing since 2015. He has a Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Major, Sociology Minor and a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Gonzaga University. Albert is able to provide a safe, trusting environment for clients seeking increased self-awareness, understanding the impact of early life experiences on daily functioning and development of tools to improve decision-making and self-empowerment. Albert is a native of the Northwest and has worked in the mental health field for approximately 20 years.
Shasta Hickman
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CMHS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98684
Are you struggling with communication, grief, or relationships? You want to learn to have healthy boundaries and communicate them effectively. Or you have an area of your life that you feel stuck and cannot seem to get unstuck on your own. One or more of the relationships in your life is unsatisfying and you want to change this. Do you need help for yourself, your child, your marriage, or your family?
Are you struggling with communication, grief, or relationships? You want to learn to have healthy boundaries and communicate them effectively. Or you have an area of your life that you feel stuck and cannot seem to get unstuck on your own. One or more of the relationships in your life is unsatisfying and you want to change this. Do you need help for yourself, your child, your marriage, or your family?
Wanderlust Therapeutic Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98684
Accepting Clients in our new Vancouver, WA office! Wanderlust is a group practice that operates in New Hampshire & Washington, and we offer independently licensed clinicians, conditional licensed professionals, and clinical students that treat a wide array of mental health and addiction disorders. Our staff provide individual counseling to children, adolescents and adults. We will work with you to develop a treatment plan that will address your strengths and needs. We accept most major health plans. Each counselor has their own expertise and treatment approach.
Accepting Clients in our new Vancouver, WA office! Wanderlust is a group practice that operates in New Hampshire & Washington, and we offer independently licensed clinicians, conditional licensed professionals, and clinical students that treat a wide array of mental health and addiction disorders. Our staff provide individual counseling to children, adolescents and adults. We will work with you to develop a treatment plan that will address your strengths and needs. We accept most major health plans. Each counselor has their own expertise and treatment approach.
Affectionately known as The Angry Boy Whisperer. I enjoy helping: families in conflict, kids transitioning between split homes, and FATHERS who want better for themselves and their family. I see MEN who want a counselor who is more direct, and can help them develop a way out. I help parents change the course of the family back to their original family vision, and I help children learn how to be respectful, responsible, and fun to be around. Men who have a hard time with depression, anxiety, addiction (pornography/substances), and difficulties in relationships. I help men have more character and honor in their lives.
Affectionately known as The Angry Boy Whisperer. I enjoy helping: families in conflict, kids transitioning between split homes, and FATHERS who want better for themselves and their family. I see MEN who want a counselor who is more direct, and can help them develop a way out. I help parents change the course of the family back to their original family vision, and I help children learn how to be respectful, responsible, and fun to be around. Men who have a hard time with depression, anxiety, addiction (pornography/substances), and difficulties in relationships. I help men have more character and honor in their lives.
I provide counseling to children and adolescents, individuals, couples and families.
We all go through challenges in life that feel overwhelming and unmanageable. Choosing to find someone who can assist you through this time is a great gift to yourself and those that love you. An important part of this process is finding a therapist who you feel comfortable with and can trust. I provide a safe and supportive environment to work on these issues together and to find a better understanding around how to make positive change in your life. I offer space to explore your issue and also practical feedback around changes that could positively influence the issue at hand.
I provide counseling to children and adolescents, individuals, couples and families.
We all go through challenges in life that feel overwhelming and unmanageable. Choosing to find someone who can assist you through this time is a great gift to yourself and those that love you. An important part of this process is finding a therapist who you feel comfortable with and can trust. I provide a safe and supportive environment to work on these issues together and to find a better understanding around how to make positive change in your life. I offer space to explore your issue and also practical feedback around changes that could positively influence the issue at hand.
I have experience working with children (5+) along with their families, adults, and couples in a variety of settings, ranging from outpatient mental health in both community and private settings to day treatment programs for children and adolescents. My work focuses on the use of Collaborative Problem Solving as a therapeutic approach of communication and skills building. I enjoy working with clients struggling with communication, attachment, ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health disorders, including those with comorbid diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, and Substance Use Disorders.
I have experience working with children (5+) along with their families, adults, and couples in a variety of settings, ranging from outpatient mental health in both community and private settings to day treatment programs for children and adolescents. My work focuses on the use of Collaborative Problem Solving as a therapeutic approach of communication and skills building. I enjoy working with clients struggling with communication, attachment, ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health disorders, including those with comorbid diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, and Substance Use Disorders.
Mackenzie has experience working with individuals and their family members when impacted by trauma and children with behavioral issues including those with anxiety/depression.
Mackenzie Gottfried is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Washington who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Bachelor of Arts: Human Services and Psychology from Southern Oregon University and a Graduate Degree: Professional Mental Health Counseling from Lewis and Clark College. Mackenzie has a passion for mental health counseling and uses curiosity as a tool to gain insight into the inner world of her clients to better understand and support them. She is excited to show up and work with clients in their development and growth in self-discovery.
Mackenzie has experience working with individuals and their family members when impacted by trauma and children with behavioral issues including those with anxiety/depression.
Mackenzie Gottfried is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Washington who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Bachelor of Arts: Human Services and Psychology from Southern Oregon University and a Graduate Degree: Professional Mental Health Counseling from Lewis and Clark College. Mackenzie has a passion for mental health counseling and uses curiosity as a tool to gain insight into the inner world of her clients to better understand and support them. She is excited to show up and work with clients in their development and growth in self-discovery.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98662
I understand that seeking support for yourself or your child can be overwhelming.
Client (ages 5-55) seeking support for anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, ADHD, childhood trauma, grief, etc. They desire a safe and welcoming space to express themselves without judgment. Their needs include effective strategies for managing emotions, coping with stress, and improving mental health. They want to develop self-awareness, self-acceptance, and practical skills for resilience. They seek strength-based therapy and CBT to challenge negative thoughts and behaviors, while embracing their unique strengths. They aspire to transform, gain control over emotions, improve relationships, and thrive in personal.
I understand that seeking support for yourself or your child can be overwhelming.
Client (ages 5-55) seeking support for anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, ADHD, childhood trauma, grief, etc. They desire a safe and welcoming space to express themselves without judgment. Their needs include effective strategies for managing emotions, coping with stress, and improving mental health. They want to develop self-awareness, self-acceptance, and practical skills for resilience. They seek strength-based therapy and CBT to challenge negative thoughts and behaviors, while embracing their unique strengths. They aspire to transform, gain control over emotions, improve relationships, and thrive in personal.
Meeting the client where they are at and empowering them to be their leader of their story and life! Alisha works with children, teens, adults, families, parents, and couples.
Alisha is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate. She provides in person counseling in Camas, WA or online counseling for Washington residents. Alisha is a compassionate and supportive licensed clinical social worker and therapist. She practices from an ecological-developmental perspective, navigating from the person, as a function of their environment, within the context of early attachment needs.
Meeting the client where they are at and empowering them to be their leader of their story and life! Alisha works with children, teens, adults, families, parents, and couples.
Alisha is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate. She provides in person counseling in Camas, WA or online counseling for Washington residents. Alisha is a compassionate and supportive licensed clinical social worker and therapist. She practices from an ecological-developmental perspective, navigating from the person, as a function of their environment, within the context of early attachment needs.
Over the past 16 years, Jennifer has worked in a variety of clinical settings providing children, family, and adult services. Jennifer's background has provided her with extensive experience in crisis management support for children and families. Treatment modalities specialized in include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Collaborative Problem Solving, and Family Systemic Therapy. Jennifer has extensive training in modalities specific towards clients that have been in foster, adoptive, or kinship placements.
Over the past 16 years, Jennifer has worked in a variety of clinical settings providing children, family, and adult services. Jennifer's background has provided her with extensive experience in crisis management support for children and families. Treatment modalities specialized in include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Collaborative Problem Solving, and Family Systemic Therapy. Jennifer has extensive training in modalities specific towards clients that have been in foster, adoptive, or kinship placements.
Stephanie Weldy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98662 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I’m the founder of Life Force Therapy Center, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate based in Vancouver Washington - here to guide you through life’s most complex and difficult matters. I truly care about my clients well-being and guarantee top of the line therapeutic and psychological services catered to each child, individual, couple and/or family. I have provided a number of specialized therapeutic services to those dealing with challenging life experiences. I empower my clients to find solutions and gain valuable tools and skills that address barriers and ways in which to overcome them.
I’m the founder of Life Force Therapy Center, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate based in Vancouver Washington - here to guide you through life’s most complex and difficult matters. I truly care about my clients well-being and guarantee top of the line therapeutic and psychological services catered to each child, individual, couple and/or family. I have provided a number of specialized therapeutic services to those dealing with challenging life experiences. I empower my clients to find solutions and gain valuable tools and skills that address barriers and ways in which to overcome them.
I work with children, adolescents and families. This includes family conflict, reunification therapy, and divorce. I work from a strengths based perspective, using the skills and strengths that an individual already posses to assist in managing current challenge(s) and identified goals. My work is brief in nature, I believe that most people possess the skills they need to improve their lives, but can use some guidance, education or simply some support in order to apply those skills correctly.
I work with children, adolescents and families. This includes family conflict, reunification therapy, and divorce. I work from a strengths based perspective, using the skills and strengths that an individual already posses to assist in managing current challenge(s) and identified goals. My work is brief in nature, I believe that most people possess the skills they need to improve their lives, but can use some guidance, education or simply some support in order to apply those skills correctly.
I have a passion to help individuals, children and teens that are struggling with present and past life challenges. Oftentimes we let traumatic experiences and negative thoughts and behaviors shape our lives and how we cope. I believe through empathy, understanding and a warm presence I can help adjust these things hindering life from actively moving forward. Resulting in a client feeling safe and vulnerable enough in the space and process to express oneself and be true to who they are and what they are really feeling.
I have a passion to help individuals, children and teens that are struggling with present and past life challenges. Oftentimes we let traumatic experiences and negative thoughts and behaviors shape our lives and how we cope. I believe through empathy, understanding and a warm presence I can help adjust these things hindering life from actively moving forward. Resulting in a client feeling safe and vulnerable enough in the space and process to express oneself and be true to who they are and what they are really feeling.
I offer individual therapy for mothers and infants, children ages 3-10, and adults.
My approach to psychotherapy is psychoanalytically informed, drawing from Attachment and Relational Theories. This method offers a profound journey into understanding yourself and your relationships by delving into the unconscious mind to uncover the underlying causes of emotional and psychological distress. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, or simply seeking personal growth, this approach can provide the insight and tools you need to lead a more fulfilling life.
I offer individual therapy for mothers and infants, children ages 3-10, and adults.
My approach to psychotherapy is psychoanalytically informed, drawing from Attachment and Relational Theories. This method offers a profound journey into understanding yourself and your relationships by delving into the unconscious mind to uncover the underlying causes of emotional and psychological distress. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, or simply seeking personal growth, this approach can provide the insight and tools you need to lead a more fulfilling life.
Aspire Behavioral Health, Michelle Newton
Counselor, MA, MFT, LMHC, CMHS, QMHP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98662
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans". With over 18 years in the field, I am an experienced clinician. Challenges in your relationship as a couple, dealing with an explosive child or teenager, depression, anxiety, trauma, and struggling to have a healthier, happier relationship as a couple, family or individual? Here's where you can take your first step. There is hope and things can change. I am a down-to-earth therapist with a warm and caring nature. I provide an empathetic and safe place where you can be yourself without fear of judgment.
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans". With over 18 years in the field, I am an experienced clinician. Challenges in your relationship as a couple, dealing with an explosive child or teenager, depression, anxiety, trauma, and struggling to have a healthier, happier relationship as a couple, family or individual? Here's where you can take your first step. There is hope and things can change. I am a down-to-earth therapist with a warm and caring nature. I provide an empathetic and safe place where you can be yourself without fear of judgment.
Dr. Christopher Fraczek is a Clinical Psychologist who has been practicing since 2001. He graduated from Alliant International University, Los Angeles with a degree in Clinical Psychology. Christopher believes in an interpersonal and systemic approach to care. His main areas of focus are individual therapy for children and adolescents to address problems defined by the child/adolescent, family members or the referring agencies. He also provides individual therapy with adults for mood/affect disorders and psycho-physiological disorders.
Dr. Christopher Fraczek is a Clinical Psychologist who has been practicing since 2001. He graduated from Alliant International University, Los Angeles with a degree in Clinical Psychology. Christopher believes in an interpersonal and systemic approach to care. His main areas of focus are individual therapy for children and adolescents to address problems defined by the child/adolescent, family members or the referring agencies. He also provides individual therapy with adults for mood/affect disorders and psycho-physiological disorders.
