Male Therapists in Kennewick, WA

Authentic living can be difficult. Life's paths often do not warn of the hardships that lay ahead. Building a trusting relationship with you and creating an environment that you can explore your hardships is paramount to me. Whether you are an individual or a couple, I strive to bring to light the problematic behaviors and thought patterns that interfere in your life, in order to help you make choices that promote a more congruent and authentic living experience. Theoretically, I am psychodynamically driven with strong ties to cognitive therapies but use a variety of techniques to meet your needs.

You live on an emotional roller coaster. You can't keep friends or a job. Hurting yourself feels better than hurting others. You question whether your life is worth living. Perhaps you diagnosed yourself on the internet or your doctor told you that you need something called "DBT." DBT is what I live and breathe.

I take an approach to patient care that can be characterized by empathy, warmth, compassion, and flexibility to the experiences and backgrounds of others. I consider the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of each patient's issues. I help others not only identify patterns of behavior that are maladaptive to life but also teach tools and skills to help others change and grow.

I believe that everyone has an inner strength and that you are the "expert" of your life. We will work together to find and enhance your strengths and identify areas in your life that you would like to make changes.

If you expect the world to conform to you, you may also expect a lifetime of bitter resentment. No problem is an impairment until you allow yourself to take up the cry of "I Cannot, I Cannot, I Cannot." Some therapists will "support" you in this cry and hold your hand as you walk into hell. Let's turn your heart towards "I Can, I Will, I Am."

When life stressors or traumas arise, it's easy to feel like everything is falling apart. As a mental health therapist, I aim to help my clients heal and navigate through these difficult times. Whether it's children, adults, or families, my approach is to help clients find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so that they can feel complete, whole, and safe.

My ideal clients are couples who are highly motivated to heal their marital bond, and who will risk making themselves emotionally vulnerable to each other in order to "get unstuck" and heal. When I meet with individuals, those who benefit the most from my services are likewise heavily motivated to change unhealthy patterns, who come to each session with specific goals and who have an obvious desire to do whatever is necessary to accomplish these goals.

Life is not easy, and we all benefit from the help of others while experiencing the difficult and tumultuous times that come our way throughout our personal journeys. Having a therapist in your life who lends support, offers feedback, and teaches new skills is what will often help you to continue growing and learning, and to start living the life that you wish. During our time, we will review the past, become mindful of the present, and plan for that future for which you long. Throughout our journey, we will learn and grow together, in a collaborative fashion.

Blue Mountain Psychology is committed to excellent therapeutic services including comprehensive forensic, neuropsychological, and psychological assessments while treating each person with dignity, integrity, and respect in a compassionate environment. Blue Mountain's mission is to maximize independence and individual accomplishments toward improved participation in society. Comprehensive, objective, unbiased forensic, neuropsychological, and psychological evaluations include testing in the areas of intelligence (IQ), memory, sensorimotor, language, academic, attention, concentration, executive, and psychosocial functions as indicated. Please visit our website for more information, to make a referral, or schedule an appointment: www.bluemountainpsychology.com

Are you ready for change in your life? I work with clients to discover and release obstacles that stop us from living life from a centered, effective place. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or feeling overwhelmed by the demands of your life, I can help you to discover new ways to thrive.

Luis, a dedicated counselor, earned his Master's in Counseling in Psychology at Walla Walla University in College Place. With over five years of experience, he has provided compassionate support to individuals and couples in College Place and Tri-Cities. Specializing in couples counseling, Luis guides partners through challenges to cultivate and maintain fulfilling bonds. Fluent in Spanish, he ensures effective communication and support for diverse clients.

Although I treat a variety of psychological conditions, I have three main specialty areas. First, I specialize in treating children and adolescents with emotional and/or behavior problems such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, poor school performance, non compliant behavior, substance abuse, and emotional trauma from domestic violence or sexual abuse. I also specialize in working with children, families, and adults who are struggling with issues related to divorce and re-marriage. My third specialty area is treating relationship and marital problems.

Are you in need of something more, something else? Is there something missing, void, or lacking? Searching for a difference? These questions may have you considering therapy, let me accompany you in a journey for the answers.

You don’t have to be sick to be Building Healthier Relationships (BHR). BHR is about developing a better toolbox to enhance relationships with yourself and others, and to provide a safe, nurturing environment for learning and healing. Life isn’t just a bowl of cherries—it also includes the PITs. In life, the PITs (Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment) provide the seeds for future cherries. While we are all victims at times, healing starts with moving from a victim mentality of blaming others to the survivor mentality of taking responsibility—not for what happened in the past, but for how to go forward.

Dr. Todd has a passion for helping individuals who are struggling with addiction, trauma, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and personality disorders. Having been in recovery from addiction since 1984, he brings both personal experience and professional skills to those he serves. Dr. Todd also provides family reunification counseling as well as supervised visitations.

We all have the ability within ourselves to make changes and to live our best lives, yet often times we can get in our own way of that progress. Difficulties in our lives are often linked to problems in our relationships with people close to us. Therapy can help us examine our behavior and create ways so that we can remove the roadblocks keeping us from improving upon our relationships. I use many dynamic forms of treatment in order to help you reach these goals. I base my practice in the belief that therapy in itself is relationship-based.

I have experience working with diverse populations including individuals with Autism, Developmental Disabilities, substance use, mood disorders, psychotic disorders and personality disorders. I believe in using a strengths-based approach and specialized in both individual and group work. I enjoy working collaboratively with my clients to help them build a life worth living. Please give me a call email or schedule a consultation on my Alma profile if you would like to see if we could be a good fit in you healing journey.

Struggling with strong emotions? Overwhelmed with anxiety or negative thoughts? Do your thoughts and emotions keep you from achieving your goals and living an authentic life with those you love? Sometimes we avoid dealing with these difficult emotions and this keeps us from true connection with others and keeps us stuck in negative patterns of behavior.

My ideal client is tired of being stuck. They feel like they've been in motion, but haven't really moved. They have begun to recognize that the things they have tried just aren't cutting it. As difficult as this may be to admit, they recognize they need help.