Trauma Focused Therapists in Kelso, WA
Jody M Richter
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CTTP2, ADHD-, CSSP
Verified Verified
Kelso, WA 98626 (Online Only)
Congratulations, you've decided you want to change parts of your life. The first step is reaching out to a therapist. My practice focuses on offering services for individuals and couples. I have extensive experience with learning to manage anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Many people experience barriers to a healthy lifestyle, such as anxiety, issues related to their sexuality, and trauma. It is my joy to be a therapist; as such, I feel that my role is to offer support and enable your inner therapist.
Congratulations, you've decided you want to change parts of your life. The first step is reaching out to a therapist. My practice focuses on offering services for individuals and couples. I have extensive experience with learning to manage anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Many people experience barriers to a healthy lifestyle, such as anxiety, issues related to their sexuality, and trauma. It is my joy to be a therapist; as such, I feel that my role is to offer support and enable your inner therapist.
Bringing hope through creative endeavors is my passion. Empowering others to discover their own passion through creativity is my practice. My approach is person centered, humanistic, solution focused with inclusion of the mind, body and spirit. I believe expression through the arts lightens our soul, promotes wellness and strengthens our ability to manage emotional stressors while improving relationships. Explore how expressive art activities can provide insight into long held beliefs and allow personal growth in mindset and health. Express creatively, authenticity without judgement or expectations.
Bringing hope through creative endeavors is my passion. Empowering others to discover their own passion through creativity is my practice. My approach is person centered, humanistic, solution focused with inclusion of the mind, body and spirit. I believe expression through the arts lightens our soul, promotes wellness and strengthens our ability to manage emotional stressors while improving relationships. Explore how expressive art activities can provide insight into long held beliefs and allow personal growth in mindset and health. Express creatively, authenticity without judgement or expectations.
Mark Bradbury
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, MA, MBA
Verified Verified
Kelso, WA 98626 (Online Only)
Greetings! I'm Mark, a Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for guiding couples and individuals toward healthier, more fulfilling lives and relationships. My therapeutic approach is informed by theories such as the Gottman Method, Structural, and Solution-Focused orientations, offering a comprehensive toolkit to address a wide range of issues.
Greetings! I'm Mark, a Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for guiding couples and individuals toward healthier, more fulfilling lives and relationships. My therapeutic approach is informed by theories such as the Gottman Method, Structural, and Solution-Focused orientations, offering a comprehensive toolkit to address a wide range of issues.
I have a heart to help equip women and teen girls who are hurting to live a life of growth, acceptance and, ultimately, healing. My passion is to help you identify destructive behaviors and grow in self-awareness, learn healthy ways of processing and communicating, establish healthy boundaries in your personal life and in relationships, grow in self-worth, and create stability in your life. I also love working with couples who could benefit from learning new communication and relational techniques. Every couple has difficulty along the way - I would love to walk alongside you and help guide you through relational healing.
I have a heart to help equip women and teen girls who are hurting to live a life of growth, acceptance and, ultimately, healing. My passion is to help you identify destructive behaviors and grow in self-awareness, learn healthy ways of processing and communicating, establish healthy boundaries in your personal life and in relationships, grow in self-worth, and create stability in your life. I also love working with couples who could benefit from learning new communication and relational techniques. Every couple has difficulty along the way - I would love to walk alongside you and help guide you through relational healing.
Hello and welcome! You have made a very brave choice to invest in yourself by coming to therapy. Whatever it is you hope to receive from our time together, my mission is to provide a safe, caring, challenging environment in which you can grow, come to know yourself more deeply and find ways to cope and heal. I became a therapist because I enjoy walking alongside people as they grow and discover the tools of change within themselves. I find that change comes best within relationship and feeling safe, validated and heard. Thrive Therapy LLC is designed with each person in mind. Therapy is uniquelly tailored to you as an individual.
Hello and welcome! You have made a very brave choice to invest in yourself by coming to therapy. Whatever it is you hope to receive from our time together, my mission is to provide a safe, caring, challenging environment in which you can grow, come to know yourself more deeply and find ways to cope and heal. I became a therapist because I enjoy walking alongside people as they grow and discover the tools of change within themselves. I find that change comes best within relationship and feeling safe, validated and heard. Thrive Therapy LLC is designed with each person in mind. Therapy is uniquelly tailored to you as an individual.
Alex Potter
Counselor, LMHC, SUDP, CMHS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kelso, WA 98626
Waitlist for new clients
I am a dual credentialed mental health and substance abuse counselor with experience helping adolescents and young adults work through challenging times including addiction, depression, trauma, and anxiety. Everyone has needs including being heard and noticed, communicating, connecting, and expressing emotions. Sometimes people develop patterns to meet these needs that include putting their health, relationships, and responsibilities at risk. I want to help you recognize your needs, identify and process the barriers, and develop new patterns to get your needs met in the way that is the most effective for you and those around you.
I am a dual credentialed mental health and substance abuse counselor with experience helping adolescents and young adults work through challenging times including addiction, depression, trauma, and anxiety. Everyone has needs including being heard and noticed, communicating, connecting, and expressing emotions. Sometimes people develop patterns to meet these needs that include putting their health, relationships, and responsibilities at risk. I want to help you recognize your needs, identify and process the barriers, and develop new patterns to get your needs met in the way that is the most effective for you and those around you.
Patricia Andersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kelso, WA 98626
Not accepting new clients
In my work, I use an integrative and personalized approach with every client system that comes into my office. I believe that each of us possess within us strengths and abilities that can lead us to self-improvement. I work with you to determine what those strengths and abilities are, as well as how they can apply in your current circumstances for the best possible outcomes.
In my work, I use an integrative and personalized approach with every client system that comes into my office. I believe that each of us possess within us strengths and abilities that can lead us to self-improvement. I work with you to determine what those strengths and abilities are, as well as how they can apply in your current circumstances for the best possible outcomes.
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Place of Mind, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Longview, WA 98632 (Online Only)
I am an experienced Marriage and Family therapist who has worked in mental health for over 20 years. I have worked with patients who have displayed ADD, ADHD, ODD and GAD symptoms and adults who have been dealing with severe major depressive and anxiety disorders, at this time I work exclusively with adults. I have worked with psychotic behaviors and disorders, suicide and self-harming behaviors. Recently I have encountered many patients that have been severely impacted by the COVID epidemic regarding deficits in all areas of their lives.
I am an experienced Marriage and Family therapist who has worked in mental health for over 20 years. I have worked with patients who have displayed ADD, ADHD, ODD and GAD symptoms and adults who have been dealing with severe major depressive and anxiety disorders, at this time I work exclusively with adults. I have worked with psychotic behaviors and disorders, suicide and self-harming behaviors. Recently I have encountered many patients that have been severely impacted by the COVID epidemic regarding deficits in all areas of their lives.
I enjoy helping my clients navigate life's challenges. Together we will discover the way that works best for you. I believe each person has their own path to healing, and with that uniqueness comes an individualized plan. Together we will work to find out what will work for you, and I will be right there to help you find your compass to navigate your way through the process.
I enjoy helping my clients navigate life's challenges. Together we will discover the way that works best for you. I believe each person has their own path to healing, and with that uniqueness comes an individualized plan. Together we will work to find out what will work for you, and I will be right there to help you find your compass to navigate your way through the process.
In my practice, I focus on creating a safe, supportive environment where together we can explore your past and your thoughts and feelings without judgment. I utilize evidence-based therapies to help my clients adjust to life situations and to address symptoms of a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma-related disorders, and issues affecting their relationships with partners or family. I am here to guide you or your family through the complexities of life, helping you to build resilience, improve coping strategies, and foster positive change.
In my practice, I focus on creating a safe, supportive environment where together we can explore your past and your thoughts and feelings without judgment. I utilize evidence-based therapies to help my clients adjust to life situations and to address symptoms of a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma-related disorders, and issues affecting their relationships with partners or family. I am here to guide you or your family through the complexities of life, helping you to build resilience, improve coping strategies, and foster positive change.
Hiya! My name is Elisa Fu, I am an LICSW in the state of Washington and I use a combined approach to therapy that is based on you, what you need using my 10+ years of motivational interviewing, EMDR, DBT, and trauma-informed lens. I provide a refreshing pace based on what you need and my psychoeducation. I like to focus the first few sessions on building a foundation of trust, understanding, and information, and assessing your current ability to cope with the world. Then we can focus on enforcing and expanding that to assist in your journey of change. I adhere to the 8-step approach of EMDR for security in continuity.
Hiya! My name is Elisa Fu, I am an LICSW in the state of Washington and I use a combined approach to therapy that is based on you, what you need using my 10+ years of motivational interviewing, EMDR, DBT, and trauma-informed lens. I provide a refreshing pace based on what you need and my psychoeducation. I like to focus the first few sessions on building a foundation of trust, understanding, and information, and assessing your current ability to cope with the world. Then we can focus on enforcing and expanding that to assist in your journey of change. I adhere to the 8-step approach of EMDR for security in continuity.
Hughey Joiner Jr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longview, WA 98632 (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Randy (he/him) and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I received my MSW from Portland State University in 2016 and I have over 20 years of social work experience including child welfare, pediatric and adult emergency room social work, school social work, therapy with children/adults, and work as a behavioral health consultant in pediatrics.
Hi! My name is Randy (he/him) and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I received my MSW from Portland State University in 2016 and I have over 20 years of social work experience including child welfare, pediatric and adult emergency room social work, school social work, therapy with children/adults, and work as a behavioral health consultant in pediatrics.
Many of us feel like we could be doing better, but are not sure how to start. The busy, fast-paced, and isolating lifestyle that has captured so many of us often leads to chronic stress, anxiety, disconnection from relationships and community, and a lack of meaning. On top of this, many of us also carry past traumas, large and small. Therapy is one mode of addressing these challenges. When it goes well, we have a chance to process, find healthier habits and perspectives, resolve problems, and find new ways of living which increase our well being.
Many of us feel like we could be doing better, but are not sure how to start. The busy, fast-paced, and isolating lifestyle that has captured so many of us often leads to chronic stress, anxiety, disconnection from relationships and community, and a lack of meaning. On top of this, many of us also carry past traumas, large and small. Therapy is one mode of addressing these challenges. When it goes well, we have a chance to process, find healthier habits and perspectives, resolve problems, and find new ways of living which increase our well being.
I utilize empathetic listening and motivational interviewing to strengthen the therapeutic relationship. I resonate with Emotionally Focused and Attachment Therapy due to the innate need for humans to form and maintain bonds throughout their life cycle.
I utilize empathetic listening and motivational interviewing to strengthen the therapeutic relationship. I resonate with Emotionally Focused and Attachment Therapy due to the innate need for humans to form and maintain bonds throughout their life cycle.
“The fundamental principle in care of the soul is that the soul needs tending. If we do not tend to things in their suffering, and decay, we risk living the life of the walking dead.” ~Thomas Moore. As I acquire experience as a therapist, it has become apparent that the therapeutic relationship between the counselor and the client is crucial to the success of the client. Counseling is based on trust and the professional connection, and through that connection, the counseling session becomes a co-creation that can unlock the client’s barriers to a fulfilling life.
“The fundamental principle in care of the soul is that the soul needs tending. If we do not tend to things in their suffering, and decay, we risk living the life of the walking dead.” ~Thomas Moore. As I acquire experience as a therapist, it has become apparent that the therapeutic relationship between the counselor and the client is crucial to the success of the client. Counseling is based on trust and the professional connection, and through that connection, the counseling session becomes a co-creation that can unlock the client’s barriers to a fulfilling life.
Emily East Cram
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Longview, WA 98632
Waitlist for new clients
An ideal client would be a person who is ready to work through the patterns and issues that keep getting in the way of satisfaction and wellness in life. My work with clients is focused on an individual’s strength while helping them to develop an understanding of their past and present, their inner beliefs and resulting underlying issues. I strive to provide clients with a safe, supportive and caring environment in which to explore their personal issues.
An ideal client would be a person who is ready to work through the patterns and issues that keep getting in the way of satisfaction and wellness in life. My work with clients is focused on an individual’s strength while helping them to develop an understanding of their past and present, their inner beliefs and resulting underlying issues. I strive to provide clients with a safe, supportive and caring environment in which to explore their personal issues.
Barbara J Brandhorst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, SUDP, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Longview, WA 98632
I am an experienced therapist with over 30 years' experience in the fields of mental health; including child welfare, foster care, corrections, court system, chemical dependency and mental health case work. My goal is to help you become your best self, one step at a time. My specialties included: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing-EMDR (2017), Trauma Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Neuro Linguistic Programming-NLP (2019) techniques to assist individuals with desired change. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy, court ordered supervised visitation and reunification counseling.
I am an experienced therapist with over 30 years' experience in the fields of mental health; including child welfare, foster care, corrections, court system, chemical dependency and mental health case work. My goal is to help you become your best self, one step at a time. My specialties included: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing-EMDR (2017), Trauma Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Neuro Linguistic Programming-NLP (2019) techniques to assist individuals with desired change. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy, court ordered supervised visitation and reunification counseling.
Patricia Decker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Longview, WA 98632 (Online Only)
I work with individuals who are struggling to heal from past experiences, navigate current changes in their lives, and live their most authentic lives. I strive to build a trusting connection and safe space, in which you can openly share your experiences and engage in therapeutic techniques to address a variety of life stressors. Beginning therapy and finding the right therapist for you can be a daunting task. I'm here to help! Please reach out to chat and we can get you moving in the right direction.
I work with individuals who are struggling to heal from past experiences, navigate current changes in their lives, and live their most authentic lives. I strive to build a trusting connection and safe space, in which you can openly share your experiences and engage in therapeutic techniques to address a variety of life stressors. Beginning therapy and finding the right therapist for you can be a daunting task. I'm here to help! Please reach out to chat and we can get you moving in the right direction.
Through a person-centered humanistic approach, Rudy hopes to meet people where they are at. He is honored to support those doing the hard work of facing their challenges and be a part of the healing process. He also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and strength-based therapy to help guide those seeking to connect thoughts and behaviors and encourage self-efficacy. Play therapy also informs his work with children, teens, and families.
Through a person-centered humanistic approach, Rudy hopes to meet people where they are at. He is honored to support those doing the hard work of facing their challenges and be a part of the healing process. He also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and strength-based therapy to help guide those seeking to connect thoughts and behaviors and encourage self-efficacy. Play therapy also informs his work with children, teens, and families.
Trauma can get stuck in the body. Throughout time, that trauma wreaks havoc on our physical and emotional being causing a myriad of health problems. Because trauma is stored differently than other stressors, it demands a specific therapeutic approach. As you may have experienced in past therapy, talking about trauma is often ineffective, and revisiting those memories can often worsen your situation. This can lead to relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, hopelessness, and unhealthy coping mechanisms. Together, we can find a way to move past that trauma and live a life free of pain, and filled with peace.
Trauma can get stuck in the body. Throughout time, that trauma wreaks havoc on our physical and emotional being causing a myriad of health problems. Because trauma is stored differently than other stressors, it demands a specific therapeutic approach. As you may have experienced in past therapy, talking about trauma is often ineffective, and revisiting those memories can often worsen your situation. This can lead to relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, hopelessness, and unhealthy coping mechanisms. Together, we can find a way to move past that trauma and live a life free of pain, and filled with peace.
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