Female Therapists in College Place, WA
I enjoy serving people from all walks of life and have worked in several diverse location. I envision therapeutic work in three tiers, depending clients' needs and preferences. Some people wish to deal with specific issues and "get back on the road" right away. Others wish to solve deeper issues such as depression or anxiety. And still others want to uncover the roots of their concerns and work toward healing on the deepest possible level. I am comfortable at each of these levels but am especially suited to the deeper level work.
I enjoy serving people from all walks of life and have worked in several diverse location. I envision therapeutic work in three tiers, depending clients' needs and preferences. Some people wish to deal with specific issues and "get back on the road" right away. Others wish to solve deeper issues such as depression or anxiety. And still others want to uncover the roots of their concerns and work toward healing on the deepest possible level. I am comfortable at each of these levels but am especially suited to the deeper level work.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. Are you struggling? Feeling overwhelmed with the day to day? Do you feel your life lacks meaning, or are you just feeling stuck? The journey of self-discovery and healing is one of the most courageous and rewarding things in life. Together we can uncover what is keeping you stuck in patterns, behaviors, thought processes, and beliefs that are preventing you from obtaining connection or simply moving forward.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. Are you struggling? Feeling overwhelmed with the day to day? Do you feel your life lacks meaning, or are you just feeling stuck? The journey of self-discovery and healing is one of the most courageous and rewarding things in life. Together we can uncover what is keeping you stuck in patterns, behaviors, thought processes, and beliefs that are preventing you from obtaining connection or simply moving forward.
Sharene Heisler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
College Place, WA 99324 (Online Only)
It is my commitment to provide those seeking therapeutic services with a safe, welcoming, and productive environment to heal, grow, and learn. I am honored to walk shoulder to shoulder with you in your journey offering an eclectic array of therapeutic modalities and interventions I have gained in the 24 years of service as a therapist. I am Sharene Heisler, LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker). I look forward to supporting and assisting you in the goals you establish as we begin our work together!
It is my commitment to provide those seeking therapeutic services with a safe, welcoming, and productive environment to heal, grow, and learn. I am honored to walk shoulder to shoulder with you in your journey offering an eclectic array of therapeutic modalities and interventions I have gained in the 24 years of service as a therapist. I am Sharene Heisler, LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker). I look forward to supporting and assisting you in the goals you establish as we begin our work together!
Debra Patton Rood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
College Place, WA 99324
Waitlist for new clients
My style is engaging and supportive. I will spend the first part of our session together getting to know you by asking you questions and listening actively.
I believe in focusing on your strengths and building on them to help you navigate through your particular issues.
My style is engaging and supportive. I will spend the first part of our session together getting to know you by asking you questions and listening actively.
I believe in focusing on your strengths and building on them to help you navigate through your particular issues.
Kim Funderburk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, NCACI, CDP, CDCS, LCHT
Verified Verified
College Place, WA 99324
I love my job! I am user-friendly in your difficult time. I specialize in clients experiencing trauma disorders and symptoms related to trauma, including substance use issues. I invest in the sacred trust relationship between client and therapist and provide a non-judgemental, caring, empathetic, safe place where I believe all my clients are capable of solving their own wellness issues by utilizing the tools and experience I bring to them to assist them in building their own solutions. I understand each client is doing the best they can with the tools they have and truly wants to improve their quality of life.
I love my job! I am user-friendly in your difficult time. I specialize in clients experiencing trauma disorders and symptoms related to trauma, including substance use issues. I invest in the sacred trust relationship between client and therapist and provide a non-judgemental, caring, empathetic, safe place where I believe all my clients are capable of solving their own wellness issues by utilizing the tools and experience I bring to them to assist them in building their own solutions. I understand each client is doing the best they can with the tools they have and truly wants to improve their quality of life.
Alba Luz Grajales
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, NBCC
Verified Verified
College Place, WA 99324 (Online Only)
I am board certified in counseling, especially enjoy working with men and women misunderstandings, and their worries. I assist clients explore their life experiences, to notice how they have shaped/affected their responses to life challenges today. The therapy that I apply heals without re-traumatizing, and successfully helps clients overcome depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, DID, or PTSD, including adult survivors of ACEs. After therapy, people find themselves spontaneously reacting to current stressors in more age-appropriate ways, utilizing their God-given inner strengths and core qualities such as self-assurance, calmness, clearness, audacity, creativity, compassion, and connectedness.
I am board certified in counseling, especially enjoy working with men and women misunderstandings, and their worries. I assist clients explore their life experiences, to notice how they have shaped/affected their responses to life challenges today. The therapy that I apply heals without re-traumatizing, and successfully helps clients overcome depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, DID, or PTSD, including adult survivors of ACEs. After therapy, people find themselves spontaneously reacting to current stressors in more age-appropriate ways, utilizing their God-given inner strengths and core qualities such as self-assurance, calmness, clearness, audacity, creativity, compassion, and connectedness.
Leesa Phaneuf-Reynolds Licsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LICSW
Verified Verified
College Place, WA 99324
What is most important in my work is a sense of comfort and trust between the client and counselor. I use a number of different modalities depending upon the needs and comfort of my individual and couples clients. These may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Positive Parenting instruction, instruction on successful and compassionate communication and Mindfulness Based CBT.
What is most important in my work is a sense of comfort and trust between the client and counselor. I use a number of different modalities depending upon the needs and comfort of my individual and couples clients. These may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Positive Parenting instruction, instruction on successful and compassionate communication and Mindfulness Based CBT.
Janalee Wagner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
College Place, WA 99324
You are feeling lost after a big life change. You just finished college, you've retired, you have ended a relationship, you are a newlywed or any number of good or difficult life transitions. You are trying to find your new footing, but feel you just keep slipping. Are you feeling overwhelmed or scared by the changes in yourself or your situation? You’ve lost your confidence and you’re not sure you can get through this. Life is full of changes, transitions, and complications. Sometimes these can be difficult to adjust to, even when they are good changes.
You are feeling lost after a big life change. You just finished college, you've retired, you have ended a relationship, you are a newlywed or any number of good or difficult life transitions. You are trying to find your new footing, but feel you just keep slipping. Are you feeling overwhelmed or scared by the changes in yourself or your situation? You’ve lost your confidence and you’re not sure you can get through this. Life is full of changes, transitions, and complications. Sometimes these can be difficult to adjust to, even when they are good changes.
Colleen L Boyd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC, MEd, MSW
Verified Verified
College Place, WA 99324
Welcome, I'm Colleen Boyd, MSW, M. Ed., LSWAIC, She/Her and I'm happy to meet you along your journey, it is my honor and privilege to be able to provide you with compassion, dignity, justice, excellence, and integrity within the therapeutic process. It has been my passion throughout my career to collaborate with individuals from all walks of life to help in the uncovering of a variety of issues, then guide them towards a place of peace and stability. I specialize in working with children in the world of play therapy. I also work with adults in navigating the complex emotions of depression, anxiety and grief towards hope and comfort.
Welcome, I'm Colleen Boyd, MSW, M. Ed., LSWAIC, She/Her and I'm happy to meet you along your journey, it is my honor and privilege to be able to provide you with compassion, dignity, justice, excellence, and integrity within the therapeutic process. It has been my passion throughout my career to collaborate with individuals from all walks of life to help in the uncovering of a variety of issues, then guide them towards a place of peace and stability. I specialize in working with children in the world of play therapy. I also work with adults in navigating the complex emotions of depression, anxiety and grief towards hope and comfort.
Katie Maxwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
College Place, WA 99324
Not accepting new clients
I believe each challenge in life can provide an opportunity for personal growth and that everyone, regardless of past experiences and life circumstances, has the capacity for change, for growth, for healing. I have over 20 years of experience working with clients around a variety of issues- including anxiety, depression, grief/loss, substance abuse/addiction, body image issues, relationship issues, and LGBTQI+ issues.
I believe each challenge in life can provide an opportunity for personal growth and that everyone, regardless of past experiences and life circumstances, has the capacity for change, for growth, for healing. I have over 20 years of experience working with clients around a variety of issues- including anxiety, depression, grief/loss, substance abuse/addiction, body image issues, relationship issues, and LGBTQI+ issues.
Amy Nielson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
College Place, WA 99324
Not accepting new clients
I combine evidenced-based therapy models with empathy for my clients and the challenges they face. I have training and experience working with individuals, couples and families. I enjoy working with clients of all ages.
I combine evidenced-based therapy models with empathy for my clients and the challenges they face. I have training and experience working with individuals, couples and families. I enjoy working with clients of all ages.
Integrative Therapies Walla Walla
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
College Place, WA 99324
Not accepting new clients
I love working with a diversity of populations. My ideal client has some insight into what he/she is struggling with and a willingness to open up about their pain. I understand that trusting a therapist can be frighting, especially for those who have a history of painful relationships. I am client centered and will work at your pace with the understanding that as we build trust I will start to challenge thoughts and behaviors that are keeping you from meeting your goals.
I love working with a diversity of populations. My ideal client has some insight into what he/she is struggling with and a willingness to open up about their pain. I understand that trusting a therapist can be frighting, especially for those who have a history of painful relationships. I am client centered and will work at your pace with the understanding that as we build trust I will start to challenge thoughts and behaviors that are keeping you from meeting your goals.
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Rachel Krokus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, BCD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Walla Walla, WA 99362 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be beautiful and it can be overwhelming at times. Transitions in life can rock our confidence, sense of meaning, and relationships. If you have a hard time communicating with others, difficulty getting and staying organized, or get stuck in self destructive patterns, let's talk. If you worry about things more than you wish you would, or feel overwhelmed by your compassion and empathy, let's talk . Together we can deepen your understanding of self, navigate acceptance and change, and cultivate some ways to find more balance in your heart and mind, more freedom from guilt and shame, and more trust in your inner wisdom.
Life can be beautiful and it can be overwhelming at times. Transitions in life can rock our confidence, sense of meaning, and relationships. If you have a hard time communicating with others, difficulty getting and staying organized, or get stuck in self destructive patterns, let's talk. If you worry about things more than you wish you would, or feel overwhelmed by your compassion and empathy, let's talk . Together we can deepen your understanding of self, navigate acceptance and change, and cultivate some ways to find more balance in your heart and mind, more freedom from guilt and shame, and more trust in your inner wisdom.
Harmony In Your Family
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walla Walla, WA 99362
My style as a therapist is warm and accepting and my office is a safe & confidential place. I will help you find the answers you are seeking for life's hurts. I can help you individually, as a couple, or family, find hope and gain understanding as we work together! Contact me directly at my office phone: 541-215-3428.
My style as a therapist is warm and accepting and my office is a safe & confidential place. I will help you find the answers you are seeking for life's hurts. I can help you individually, as a couple, or family, find hope and gain understanding as we work together! Contact me directly at my office phone: 541-215-3428.
Ruth Bryan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Waitlist for new clients
As a sex and relationship therapist, I bring a somatic perspective to sessions: highlighting the nervous system, locating feelings in the body, and developing skills for increased pleasure and embodiment. My primary focus is relationships, including relationship to others, community, self, the body, and the natural world. I believe that connecting with ourselves leads to a deeper connection with others, and I practice both individual and relational therapy. In session, I invite deeper conversations around sexuality and gender, which are foundational aspects of who we are and how we express ourselves.
As a sex and relationship therapist, I bring a somatic perspective to sessions: highlighting the nervous system, locating feelings in the body, and developing skills for increased pleasure and embodiment. My primary focus is relationships, including relationship to others, community, self, the body, and the natural world. I believe that connecting with ourselves leads to a deeper connection with others, and I practice both individual and relational therapy. In session, I invite deeper conversations around sexuality and gender, which are foundational aspects of who we are and how we express ourselves.
Are you struggling? Overwhelmed? Involved in a difficult relationship? Life can be challenging and I want to help. I want to hear your story. Over the past 10 years, I've worked to help people manage and move beyond pain, to gain perspective and healing in their life. I offer Christian counseling, and I want to help you achieve wellness and peace. I work toward helping you achieve symptom relief as well as process and manage the source of the distress for long term healing. I am currently accepting new clients and able to accept most insurances.
Are you struggling? Overwhelmed? Involved in a difficult relationship? Life can be challenging and I want to help. I want to hear your story. Over the past 10 years, I've worked to help people manage and move beyond pain, to gain perspective and healing in their life. I offer Christian counseling, and I want to help you achieve wellness and peace. I work toward helping you achieve symptom relief as well as process and manage the source of the distress for long term healing. I am currently accepting new clients and able to accept most insurances.
EMDR trauma practitioner. Combining Traditional and Holistic Care - Integrating the mind, body and spirit, is drawing from our own inner resources to bring healing to all areas of our lives. We can release limited beliefs that keep us stuck, release cellular memories of past trauma's, create healthy shifts in behavioral patterns, nurture loving relationships, improve our physical health and live a conscious and empowered life. In my practice, I blend EMDR (Trauma releasing technique) with Visualization, Cognitive Behavioral interweaves, and Cellular Memory release techniques. Trained in intensive Grief Therapy.
EMDR trauma practitioner. Combining Traditional and Holistic Care - Integrating the mind, body and spirit, is drawing from our own inner resources to bring healing to all areas of our lives. We can release limited beliefs that keep us stuck, release cellular memories of past trauma's, create healthy shifts in behavioral patterns, nurture loving relationships, improve our physical health and live a conscious and empowered life. In my practice, I blend EMDR (Trauma releasing technique) with Visualization, Cognitive Behavioral interweaves, and Cellular Memory release techniques. Trained in intensive Grief Therapy.
You're just tired of having the same arguments but can't find a resolution. You are dating but it seems you keep having the same problems with this one! It's like you are dating the same person over and over. You are ready to get married and have a family. Even if it's you guys and your dog or cat. But you want to create a healthy loving family, not just find someone to have kids with. Or Finding a good match just seems impossible! Breaking up hurts so much...! How do you get over it? Or, sadly, you are going through a very hard divorce. I can help you navigate it and guide you so you can protect yourself.
You're just tired of having the same arguments but can't find a resolution. You are dating but it seems you keep having the same problems with this one! It's like you are dating the same person over and over. You are ready to get married and have a family. Even if it's you guys and your dog or cat. But you want to create a healthy loving family, not just find someone to have kids with. Or Finding a good match just seems impossible! Breaking up hurts so much...! How do you get over it? Or, sadly, you are going through a very hard divorce. I can help you navigate it and guide you so you can protect yourself.
PNW Intimate Connections Counseling PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA, RN, CIIPA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Walla Walla, WA 99362 (Online Only)
If saying the word SEX out loud makes you cringe inside, you're in the right place. Right now, the idea of having a deeply satisfying relationship with yourself and others might feel distant. The longing to fully inhabit your body, connect authentically with your partner, and ignite the flames of passion is a natural human yearning. You deserve to reclaim your right to a thriving sexual life. While it may feel difficult to address, together we can navigate this topic so that you can feel fully present and alive in your body and your life.
If saying the word SEX out loud makes you cringe inside, you're in the right place. Right now, the idea of having a deeply satisfying relationship with yourself and others might feel distant. The longing to fully inhabit your body, connect authentically with your partner, and ignite the flames of passion is a natural human yearning. You deserve to reclaim your right to a thriving sexual life. While it may feel difficult to address, together we can navigate this topic so that you can feel fully present and alive in your body and your life.
Jacquie Gallaway
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Walla Walla, WA 99362 (Online Only)
For the last 10 years, I've been working with people who are seeking relief from anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. I work with clients who are looking for a supportive space for self-reflection and growth, with the goal of building relationship skills and coping strategies that can help them move through life in a more skillful way. I love working with people, and I use a warm and compassionate approach, not without direct and honest feedback, candor and humor. I'm often described as kind, spacious, and encouraging, providing a comfortable space for therapy.
For the last 10 years, I've been working with people who are seeking relief from anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. I work with clients who are looking for a supportive space for self-reflection and growth, with the goal of building relationship skills and coping strategies that can help them move through life in a more skillful way. I love working with people, and I use a warm and compassionate approach, not without direct and honest feedback, candor and humor. I'm often described as kind, spacious, and encouraging, providing a comfortable space for therapy.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.