Adults Therapists in Ephrata, WA

My therapeutic approach to therapy is client-centered, based on the belief that every person brings a unique and formative personal, family, and cultural experience. I have been influenced by Adlerian psychology, with emphasis on the healing power of a therapist-client relationship. I focus on who you are and how you experience yourself, strengths and “growth edges”, past and current relationship experience, and your style of relating, in addition to biological experiences on behavior and the influence of culture/society on you and your concerns.

I am here to help YOU find YOU on this courageous journey of self discovery. Together we can approach your mental health, destructive behaviors, unexpected challenges, and difficult transitions with compassion and hope. We will work to find new solutions to your problems, rediscover a meaningful life, communicate more effectively, and strengthen your connections with others. I believe everyone has the internal resources to walk this path and access deep and lasting change.

**AS OF 05/20/2024: CURRENTLY ACCEPTING A FEW NEW CLIENTS** Trying to focus on one task at a time can be challenging and sometimes boring. Emotions then take over and you find ways to release that tension in a negative way. During this time, it can cause conflict between family members, peers, and/or significant others. These negative thoughts/actions are easy to express and obvious strengths are pushed to the side. Having someone who has gone through this personally/professionally can provide active solutions, which can help develop a sense of ease and comfort within the family and individual.

Life challenges all of us. At times we need support in recovering from our experiences and learning new skills to move into our future with hope and confidence. I offer counseling for children, adolescents, and adults individually or as families. I have experience working with grief and loss, trauma and abuse recovery, divorce recovery, parenting issues, depression and anxiety. I incorporate many different therapeutic techniques but draw more strongly from cognitive-behavioral therapy. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

Accepting New Patients with for Ketamine Guided Therapy in my practice with evening, weekend, day, morning slots available Telehealth and In person. I specialize in Psychedelic Ketamine and THC Guided Therapy which is billed at private pay Only all other treatments cam be billed with insurances using therapists at our practice. I am a proud Army Veteran working in the field of counseling since 2015. I have experience working with combat veterans, CPS, couples, children, teens, adults, families, first responders, LGBTQ community, Licensed Approved Supervisor to Supervise Therapists, and a prior Director of a Psychiatric Hospital.

Hi! I'm Melody McKibbin, your Washington-based LMHC, with a flair for Personality Disorder treatment, Enneagram insights, and DBT strategies. Think of counseling as our co-created adventure, uniquely tailored just for you. In my downtime, you'll catch me diving into the world of fiction. I'm currently cooking up a murder mystery comedy and get this—it's all about killer mannequins! When I'm not writing, I enjoy family hangs, cozying up with my Russian Blue cats, and friend hangouts. Let's embark on this journey with empathy, laughter, and understanding. Here's to navigating life's waters and finding your way to calmer seas!

Many of us, at some point in our lives, will need to reach out for assistance. We will need someone to come alongside us and provide support and a new perspective as we navigate issues that arise in our lives. I consider it a privilege to be a part of that journey with you. My hope is that we can work together to discover your strengths and unique characteristics that you can use to overcome the obstacles you may face. I try to provide a safe space where you can come as yourself, understand yourself better, and learn to value yourself and what you bring into this world.

I provide psychotherapy, consultation and referral services for adults, and play therapy for children. Anxiety and depression impact most people at some point in their lives. In my work with patients, I strive to listen deeply. In my experience, being truly listened to is rare, and helps a lot. Being with someone who strives to understand you without judgment increases a capacity to feel more love and satisfaction. I know that disturbing thoughts, feelings and behaviors have meaning. When these meanings can be understood, life starts to feel better. This work can help you to begin to heal, but it is a process.

You would do anything for your children, but far too often they seems out of control. Sometimes you secretly worry that you don't have the right tools to help them grow into stable, healthy and happy adults. You wish you could better understand their intense emotions. Whenever you try to reach them, it turns into the same old fight. It's frustrating to see them continue to act in the same way. You are ready to see the joy return to your child's eyes. You want to feel in control again.

I am happy to work with individuals, couples, partners, and families, and can work with you short-term or long-term. I primarily work with young adults (ages 18-29) and adults (ages 30-64), and I also enjoy working with teens (ages 13-17) and older adults (ages 65+). I love working with people who are LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent! We can work on a variety of things, including (but not limited to): boundary-setting; communication; social, familial, and partner relationships; changing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; time and task efficiency; healing from harm and trauma; and developing skills that support your holistic well-being.

I strive to provide quality, dependable, and helpful therapy to those in need. I find extreme satisfaction helping people identify areas in their life that are challenging them and helping those individuals find resolution, perspective, and peace. My experience as a counselor includes working with adolescents, adults, and couples in areas of transition, crises, personal growth and development, divorce, strengthening relationships, communicating more effectively, weight and eating issues, anxiety, blended family structures, identity crises, depression, women issues, sexual dysfunction, grief, and gender issues.

I enjoy assisting adults, parents, and their children to understand how to grow and maneuver their way through life's challenges. It can be overwhelming not knowing how to deal with anxiety, stress, and social expectations when you don't know how to open up. This can take its toll and make anyone feel powerless. Discovering how fear and anxiety grow over time while interfering with daily tasks can improve self-esteem, confidence and create strong bonds between parents and children. I also offer Psychological Evaluations for Immigration cases petitioning under a UVisa, VAWA, Asylum, or Extreme Hardship.

We all experience distressing emotions and are faced with challenging times in our lives. Sometimes additional support is needed because these experiences can be overwhelming and too much to handle on our own. Sharing your thoughts, feelings, and personal experiences can feel uncomfortable. This is why it is so important to me to provide a safe and caring environment for clients to feel understood and respected. It is my primary goal to build trust and provide support to my clients.