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I guide clients with constructive coping tools to increase emotional health and to reduce symptoms, using Motivational Interviewing, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, and other evidence-based interventions, including EMDR.
I work with a wide range of clients, many of whom share similar challenges—work and organizational stress, health concerns, grief and loss; or are experiencing other difficulties, such as PTSD and other traumas (including compassion fatigue), depression, or anxiety. My approach is person-centered, focusing on you, the client, and the moment-to-moment engagement, discovering insights together. I can help you discover insights into barriers, and the constructive solutions to overcoming those barriers. Each person has the right to live a life free of negative thoughts and experiences—a life of healthy well-being.
I guide clients with constructive coping tools to increase emotional health and to reduce symptoms, using Motivational Interviewing, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, and other evidence-based interventions, including EMDR.
I work with a wide range of clients, many of whom share similar challenges—work and organizational stress, health concerns, grief and loss; or are experiencing other difficulties, such as PTSD and other traumas (including compassion fatigue), depression, or anxiety. My approach is person-centered, focusing on you, the client, and the moment-to-moment engagement, discovering insights together. I can help you discover insights into barriers, and the constructive solutions to overcoming those barriers. Each person has the right to live a life free of negative thoughts and experiences—a life of healthy well-being.
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Caleb Featherstone received his undergraduate degree in Psychology and his graduate degree in Marriage & Family Therapy. Caleb has since received additional training in treating trauma with eye-movement and desensitization reprocessing (EMDR). He also has extensive experience working in the field of addiction with residential patients at Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services. Caleb believes that we should be the author of own lives and he implements a collaborative strength-based approach, tailoring therapy to each person's individual needs. This centers around the principles of education, support, and empowerment.
Caleb Featherstone received his undergraduate degree in Psychology and his graduate degree in Marriage & Family Therapy. Caleb has since received additional training in treating trauma with eye-movement and desensitization reprocessing (EMDR). He also has extensive experience working in the field of addiction with residential patients at Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services. Caleb believes that we should be the author of own lives and he implements a collaborative strength-based approach, tailoring therapy to each person's individual needs. This centers around the principles of education, support, and empowerment.
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Micheal Kane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, MSW, MA, LICSW, CTTS
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98004
Emotional pain distorts our view of the world. The longer our pain lasts, the more unhappy we become. Unlike a well meaning friend or relative, a therapist can consider your concerns from a fresh, objective, perspective. But a therapist will not solve your problems for you; he will guide you by listening, questioning and observing—- so that you can find your own answers when extreme unhappiness, overwhelming anxiety or fear, feelings of inadequacy and low self esteem, sexual problems, and traumatic events interfere with your life or relationships with others.
Emotional pain distorts our view of the world. The longer our pain lasts, the more unhappy we become. Unlike a well meaning friend or relative, a therapist can consider your concerns from a fresh, objective, perspective. But a therapist will not solve your problems for you; he will guide you by listening, questioning and observing—- so that you can find your own answers when extreme unhappiness, overwhelming anxiety or fear, feelings of inadequacy and low self esteem, sexual problems, and traumatic events interfere with your life or relationships with others.
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Sunday Cross
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98102
I a clinically licensed provider in Idaho and Washington State. I believe in providing the highest quality of care through the use of evidence-based and well-researched modalities of treatment based on client-stated needs and goals. I aim to provide a supportive, collaborative environment to walk alongside you through emotional healing, personal growth, or any life transition. Sharing the process of understanding yourself better through psychotherapy can change how you experience yourself and others and help you make changes to improve how you feel and live.
I a clinically licensed provider in Idaho and Washington State. I believe in providing the highest quality of care through the use of evidence-based and well-researched modalities of treatment based on client-stated needs and goals. I aim to provide a supportive, collaborative environment to walk alongside you through emotional healing, personal growth, or any life transition. Sharing the process of understanding yourself better through psychotherapy can change how you experience yourself and others and help you make changes to improve how you feel and live.
Online Therapists
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Luci Correa, LICSW Komo Kulshan Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bellingham, WA 98225
Included are CBT, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, meditation, positive feedback, MI, Behavior activation, Positive/Somatic psychology.
Is this a time in your life when you want to move forward, to change self defeating behaviors or simply find relief from uncomfortable feelings that seem to come out of nowhere? My individualized plan for therapy can help you get to where you want to be. You are not a statistic or a stereotype. Culture can impose unrealistic standards on our supposed "roles" in society. You are unique & yet share the wonder, awe, yearnings & passion of all humans that deserves to be fully expressed. If you are willing to be a full participant in your therapy you will see new doors open to you in life, feel more confident & experience peace.
Included are CBT, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, meditation, positive feedback, MI, Behavior activation, Positive/Somatic psychology.
Is this a time in your life when you want to move forward, to change self defeating behaviors or simply find relief from uncomfortable feelings that seem to come out of nowhere? My individualized plan for therapy can help you get to where you want to be. You are not a statistic or a stereotype. Culture can impose unrealistic standards on our supposed "roles" in society. You are unique & yet share the wonder, awe, yearnings & passion of all humans that deserves to be fully expressed. If you are willing to be a full participant in your therapy you will see new doors open to you in life, feel more confident & experience peace.
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LaDonna Remy, MSW, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98126 (Online Only)
Modalities include (but are not limited to) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Circle of Security (COS) Parenting, Ego State Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Approaches, Psycho-education, and Narrative approaches.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social worker who has provided clinical care for over 21 years. My work focuses primarily in the areas of attachment and trauma with much experience in the areas of adoption, foster care, grief, loss, victimization issues, anxiety related disorders, parenting, and attachment and trauma related disorders with an emphasis on treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Modalities include (but are not limited to) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Circle of Security (COS) Parenting, Ego State Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Approaches, Psycho-education, and Narrative approaches.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social worker who has provided clinical care for over 21 years. My work focuses primarily in the areas of attachment and trauma with much experience in the areas of adoption, foster care, grief, loss, victimization issues, anxiety related disorders, parenting, and attachment and trauma related disorders with an emphasis on treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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Specialty areas include: Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR); posttraumatic stress, domestic & interpersonal violence; gender & sexual orientation issues; depression & anxiety; chemical addition; adjustment problems; grief & loss.
Welcome! A good fit is the most important thing in counseling. Positive and sustainable change can happen only when safety is experienced. I am a licensed psychologist and an authentic person. I strive to be present and to listen to you in session. Psychotherapy is developed individually in a safe, supportive, empowering way, in a collaborative environment, and at a pace that feels safe and supportive to you. Assessment services are also offered, including personality, brief cognitive, ADHD/ADD, and disability. Please review my website for additional information (www.drmichaelrogers.com).
Specialty areas include: Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR); posttraumatic stress, domestic & interpersonal violence; gender & sexual orientation issues; depression & anxiety; chemical addition; adjustment problems; grief & loss.
Welcome! A good fit is the most important thing in counseling. Positive and sustainable change can happen only when safety is experienced. I am a licensed psychologist and an authentic person. I strive to be present and to listen to you in session. Psychotherapy is developed individually in a safe, supportive, empowering way, in a collaborative environment, and at a pace that feels safe and supportive to you. Assessment services are also offered, including personality, brief cognitive, ADHD/ADD, and disability. Please review my website for additional information (www.drmichaelrogers.com).
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Deborah L Weiner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Edmonds, WA 98020 (Online Only)
I work with adults 18 years and older and focus on issues of depression, self-worth, identity, anxiety, and perinatal & parenting concerns. I am able to hear people's struggles and stories and work collaboratively to build and strengthen coping skills that work. That might mean using DBT, EMDR, or a combination of several therapeutic tools. I am comfortable working cross culturally and enjoy working with a wide variety of people with different backgrounds, ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, and immigrant experiences. I have experience working with diversity throughout my career.
I work with adults 18 years and older and focus on issues of depression, self-worth, identity, anxiety, and perinatal & parenting concerns. I am able to hear people's struggles and stories and work collaboratively to build and strengthen coping skills that work. That might mean using DBT, EMDR, or a combination of several therapeutic tools. I am comfortable working cross culturally and enjoy working with a wide variety of people with different backgrounds, ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, and immigrant experiences. I have experience working with diversity throughout my career.
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I am also trained in the evidence-based modality of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) used toward healing past traumatic experiences.
I believe change occurs in the context of connection, compassion, and self-discovery wherein your whole authentic self can be nurtured and fully understood. To support you in your healing and growth, I bring a warm and collaborative approach, valuing the relationship and working together towards a path of healing and change.
I am also trained in the evidence-based modality of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) used toward healing past traumatic experiences.
I believe change occurs in the context of connection, compassion, and self-discovery wherein your whole authentic self can be nurtured and fully understood. To support you in your healing and growth, I bring a warm and collaborative approach, valuing the relationship and working together towards a path of healing and change.
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Holly Shockley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
I've been practicing mental health therapy for about 21 years. I currently work with adults 18+ in Washington, Colorado and Texas. I specialize in EMDR, Trauma Focused Therapy, CBT and DBT with clients who have experienced past trauma's.
I've been practicing mental health therapy for about 21 years. I currently work with adults 18+ in Washington, Colorado and Texas. I specialize in EMDR, Trauma Focused Therapy, CBT and DBT with clients who have experienced past trauma's.
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I utilize evidence based practices including person centered, CBT+, EMDR, DBT, MI, and Solution Focus, to help manage conflict, increase coping skills, and reduce stressors interfering with everyday life.
I am an experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State dedicated to working with youth and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, other behaviors, intolerable emotions, chaos, shame, and hurt.
I utilize evidence based practices including person centered, CBT+, EMDR, DBT, MI, and Solution Focus, to help manage conflict, increase coping skills, and reduce stressors interfering with everyday life.
I am an experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State dedicated to working with youth and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, other behaviors, intolerable emotions, chaos, shame, and hurt.
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My name is Lindsey Torres and I own a practice called Legionary Mental Health that specializes in counseling and training for military and first responders. We're located in Tumwater, Washington, with telehealth availability across Washington state. I work with many uniform related concerns to include military war trauma, law enforcement critical incidents (OIS, LODD's), career stress management, relationship issues, work life balance, PCS adjustment, depression and anxiety. EMDR and Prolonged Exposure therapy offered in person.
My name is Lindsey Torres and I own a practice called Legionary Mental Health that specializes in counseling and training for military and first responders. We're located in Tumwater, Washington, with telehealth availability across Washington state. I work with many uniform related concerns to include military war trauma, law enforcement critical incidents (OIS, LODD's), career stress management, relationship issues, work life balance, PCS adjustment, depression and anxiety. EMDR and Prolonged Exposure therapy offered in person.
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Debra Blackwell-Schrag
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98502 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping individuals of all orientations, face challenges, improve relationships and move through changes. I provide support, tools, increased self awareness, and communication skills, to help you on your path to a positive and fulfilling future. I believe you are doing the best you can with the resources you have available. My job is helping you identify, uncover and utilize more resources, so that you are more effective at creating the life you want to live, and then living it. I am trained in EMDR for trauma, and have completed trainings by the Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University.
I specialize in helping individuals of all orientations, face challenges, improve relationships and move through changes. I provide support, tools, increased self awareness, and communication skills, to help you on your path to a positive and fulfilling future. I believe you are doing the best you can with the resources you have available. My job is helping you identify, uncover and utilize more resources, so that you are more effective at creating the life you want to live, and then living it. I am trained in EMDR for trauma, and have completed trainings by the Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University.
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Real Heal, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Lacey, WA 98503
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, an evidenced based treatment, effective in healing trauma and other conditions which may stem from difficult life experiences.
We all experience challenges throughout our lives. My person-centered approach gives you the opportunity to discuss what is meaningful to you. I support adults who wish to build confidence, renew self-esteem, and develop the practical skills and resources necessary to heal from the pain of traumatic and adverse life experiences. My fourteen years of experience supporting people who are challenged by health issues, family issues, and grief and loss has given me a wealth of diverse knowledge. I help people find relief and heal from anxiety, depression, phobias and negative core beliefs.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, an evidenced based treatment, effective in healing trauma and other conditions which may stem from difficult life experiences.
We all experience challenges throughout our lives. My person-centered approach gives you the opportunity to discuss what is meaningful to you. I support adults who wish to build confidence, renew self-esteem, and develop the practical skills and resources necessary to heal from the pain of traumatic and adverse life experiences. My fourteen years of experience supporting people who are challenged by health issues, family issues, and grief and loss has given me a wealth of diverse knowledge. I help people find relief and heal from anxiety, depression, phobias and negative core beliefs.
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Northwest Therapy Group, PLLC - Maxie Pape
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Orchard, WA 98366
I use a combination of person-centered, strength-based, CBT, and EMDR treatments depending on the personal treatment plan we create together to reach your goals.
Welcome, I am glad you made it! My name is Maxie. I am a clinician inside of Northwest Therapy Group. I have found a love of working alongside individuals who find themselves struggling with finding purpose and identity. Whether you are a new parent working your way back to yourself (or your partner), a teen struggling with depression, anxiety, or finding your sense of self, or maybe you're someone who struggles with grief and loss, I am ready to walk with you through it.
I use a combination of person-centered, strength-based, CBT, and EMDR treatments depending on the personal treatment plan we create together to reach your goals.
Welcome, I am glad you made it! My name is Maxie. I am a clinician inside of Northwest Therapy Group. I have found a love of working alongside individuals who find themselves struggling with finding purpose and identity. Whether you are a new parent working your way back to yourself (or your partner), a teen struggling with depression, anxiety, or finding your sense of self, or maybe you're someone who struggles with grief and loss, I am ready to walk with you through it.
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Elisha Geers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
I specialize in EMDR therapy for trauma and related symptoms, including difficulty managing emotions, dissociation, relationship and self-esteem issues.
Hello! It's my honor to help you move past complex/attachment trauma and create a life worth living. You may be struggling with feeling emotionally disconnected, shut down, or numb. You may be feeling lonely even in your closest relationships. You may be finding yourself intellectualizing or avoiding emotions and suspect it may be connected to a painful past. I love helping clients overcome and thrive in spite of their past, feel more comfortable in their own skin, expand capacity for a broader emotional experience, and be more connected to self and others in the present and future.
I specialize in EMDR therapy for trauma and related symptoms, including difficulty managing emotions, dissociation, relationship and self-esteem issues.
Hello! It's my honor to help you move past complex/attachment trauma and create a life worth living. You may be struggling with feeling emotionally disconnected, shut down, or numb. You may be feeling lonely even in your closest relationships. You may be finding yourself intellectualizing or avoiding emotions and suspect it may be connected to a painful past. I love helping clients overcome and thrive in spite of their past, feel more comfortable in their own skin, expand capacity for a broader emotional experience, and be more connected to self and others in the present and future.
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Joyce Moody, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98409
I like people and enjoy getting to know and understand them. There are many ways we can get stuck or get weighed down in life issues. It is exciting for me to assist others in finding ways to get on with living. I believe this occurs when a client feels comfortable in the relationship with their therapist. As a therapist, my first task is to provide a safe environment for a person to experience themselves in new ways.
I like people and enjoy getting to know and understand them. There are many ways we can get stuck or get weighed down in life issues. It is exciting for me to assist others in finding ways to get on with living. I believe this occurs when a client feels comfortable in the relationship with their therapist. As a therapist, my first task is to provide a safe environment for a person to experience themselves in new ways.
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Now accepting new clients! Having served in the Yakima Valley for over twenty five years, I am experienced working with people who are facing Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, ODD and many other diagnoses. You will not feel like a "diagnosis" in my office however, as I will work with you to develop a customized plan to address your needs and goals. You will be treated with respect and dignity which will allow you the freedom to examine yourself and consider new ways of dealing with problematic patterns and behaviors. Life can be complicated and having the curiosity and courage to try new things is a rewarding way to live.
Now accepting new clients! Having served in the Yakima Valley for over twenty five years, I am experienced working with people who are facing Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, ODD and many other diagnoses. You will not feel like a "diagnosis" in my office however, as I will work with you to develop a customized plan to address your needs and goals. You will be treated with respect and dignity which will allow you the freedom to examine yourself and consider new ways of dealing with problematic patterns and behaviors. Life can be complicated and having the curiosity and courage to try new things is a rewarding way to live.
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Calmli Guided Psychotherapy, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98446
As a Systemic therapist who also understands the importance of a person-centered approach, I help individuals, couples, and family’s increase awareness of current emotional, behavioral, and communicative patterns that create a barrier to personal and interpersonal growth. Recognizing the importance of culture and identity, I utilize an intersectional approach to each individual and family.
As a Systemic therapist who also understands the importance of a person-centered approach, I help individuals, couples, and family’s increase awareness of current emotional, behavioral, and communicative patterns that create a barrier to personal and interpersonal growth. Recognizing the importance of culture and identity, I utilize an intersectional approach to each individual and family.
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EMDR Therapists
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.