Anxiety Therapists in Long Beach, WA
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Are you struggling with unexpected life transitions? Is your depression deepening, or your anxiety or habits preventing you from moving forward in life? Is your zest for life depleted, and impacting your relationships, work, or community connections? Do you long for ambition, purpose, clarity or peace that you're stumbling to create for yourself? Are you ready to explore patterns and habits to identify ways you can shift to create a greater sense of awareness, stability and authenticity? Let's look at how we can do this together.
Are you struggling with unexpected life transitions? Is your depression deepening, or your anxiety or habits preventing you from moving forward in life? Is your zest for life depleted, and impacting your relationships, work, or community connections? Do you long for ambition, purpose, clarity or peace that you're stumbling to create for yourself? Are you ready to explore patterns and habits to identify ways you can shift to create a greater sense of awareness, stability and authenticity? Let's look at how we can do this together.
![Photo of Frank Glenn IV, MA, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ba4c7f6b-a294-4032-be7c-3090f49fbdbf/1/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression and trauma.
It all starts with listening and exploring your story, what brings you in to therapy. For many it has been a long journey, for others something may have happened just recently which needs to be addressed, it could be dealing with a problematic recurring pattern, or it may be tied to things that happened long ago in the past. I use a person-centered approach, wholly focusing on you the client in the moment, bringing my training and my own best self forward to help you overcome the suffering that brings you to the office. I provide a compassionate, centered space in which to experience learning, growing, and healing.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression and trauma.
It all starts with listening and exploring your story, what brings you in to therapy. For many it has been a long journey, for others something may have happened just recently which needs to be addressed, it could be dealing with a problematic recurring pattern, or it may be tied to things that happened long ago in the past. I use a person-centered approach, wholly focusing on you the client in the moment, bringing my training and my own best self forward to help you overcome the suffering that brings you to the office. I provide a compassionate, centered space in which to experience learning, growing, and healing.
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HoldFast Therapy and Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Long Beach, WA 98631 (Online Only)
While I am currently on maternity leave until 3/1/2024, when I return I'll work with those feeling the effects of the pandemic, women's issues, those affected by the polarization of the country, and people of color experiencing the tumult of the events over the past several years. Struggling with dating or relationships with family members? I'd like to help with that too. I also work with people who want to understand their own relationship with money and how that affects their lives and the lives of their children. Other issues of interest include the treatment of trauma, self-esteem, workplace burnout, depression, and anxiety.
While I am currently on maternity leave until 3/1/2024, when I return I'll work with those feeling the effects of the pandemic, women's issues, those affected by the polarization of the country, and people of color experiencing the tumult of the events over the past several years. Struggling with dating or relationships with family members? I'd like to help with that too. I also work with people who want to understand their own relationship with money and how that affects their lives and the lives of their children. Other issues of interest include the treatment of trauma, self-esteem, workplace burnout, depression, and anxiety.
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Fresh Waves of Change
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PCIT
Verified Verified
Long Beach, WA 98631
Fully licensed in both Washington and Oregon. I work with individuals and families struggling with depression, anxiety, parent/child relationship issues, and trauma. I assist individuals and families to identify healthy boundaries, coping skills, and communication skills to improve the ability to engage in a healthy manner with others. I support clients as they learn to embrace transformation for a healthier mind, body, and spirit. Book with me now by clicking on the link above.
Fully licensed in both Washington and Oregon. I work with individuals and families struggling with depression, anxiety, parent/child relationship issues, and trauma. I assist individuals and families to identify healthy boundaries, coping skills, and communication skills to improve the ability to engage in a healthy manner with others. I support clients as they learn to embrace transformation for a healthier mind, body, and spirit. Book with me now by clicking on the link above.
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Beach Side Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Long Beach, WA 98631 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients! For years I wondered why I struggled with focusing, poor memory, high energy, listening, deadlines, or remembering to eat. It was only after I was diagnosed with ADHD before I realized "hey, I am not making this up," or "I am not dumb- I learn differently." Attempts to meet the expectations of a neurotypical society creates a harmful cycle where we feel it is relentless and never ending. Past life experiences can and still haunt us, as society continues to "inform" us of what "normal" looks like. Trying to mask who we are daily is exhausting and painful, and only breeds more pain and internal hurt.
Accepting New Clients! For years I wondered why I struggled with focusing, poor memory, high energy, listening, deadlines, or remembering to eat. It was only after I was diagnosed with ADHD before I realized "hey, I am not making this up," or "I am not dumb- I learn differently." Attempts to meet the expectations of a neurotypical society creates a harmful cycle where we feel it is relentless and never ending. Past life experiences can and still haunt us, as society continues to "inform" us of what "normal" looks like. Trying to mask who we are daily is exhausting and painful, and only breeds more pain and internal hurt.
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NC Counseling & Telehealth
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC-TX, LPC-OR, CADC-OR, LMHC-WA
Verified Verified
Long Beach, WA 98631 (Online Only)
**I no longer accept private or commercial insurance.** My cash fees are $50 for telehealth sessions payable at the beginning of the session. I offer, when appropriate, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy approaches. I take a practical solutions focused approach to behavioral health care and addiction recovery.
**I no longer accept private or commercial insurance.** My cash fees are $50 for telehealth sessions payable at the beginning of the session. I offer, when appropriate, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy approaches. I take a practical solutions focused approach to behavioral health care and addiction recovery.
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My passion is in connecting clients to their inner process - what is trying to happen - as demonstrated by their symptoms. Once we discover the issue and address it, the symptoms no longer need to be present. This approach is from a type of Jungian psychotherapy called Process Oriented Psychology, which holds as its premise that there is always something right about what is going on in our lives - our process. It also includes a mixture of some Taoism and Buddhism, and can include work with body symptoms, dreams, and relationships. I look forward to talking with you to see how I might help you resolve your personal issues.
My passion is in connecting clients to their inner process - what is trying to happen - as demonstrated by their symptoms. Once we discover the issue and address it, the symptoms no longer need to be present. This approach is from a type of Jungian psychotherapy called Process Oriented Psychology, which holds as its premise that there is always something right about what is going on in our lives - our process. It also includes a mixture of some Taoism and Buddhism, and can include work with body symptoms, dreams, and relationships. I look forward to talking with you to see how I might help you resolve your personal issues.
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Cecelia Marie Engleman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC, MSW, BSW
Verified Verified
Long Beach, WA 98631
As a therapist, I believe that it is important to develop a therapeutic alliance between myself and my client. Therapy should not be “one size fits all” and should always be a collaborative process between therapist and client. I will work with you to identify your treatment goals that will be clearly defined and mutually agreed upon to create a therapeutic process that will best fit your personality. I believe that therapy is about finding your authentic self and learning to embrace life.
As a therapist, I believe that it is important to develop a therapeutic alliance between myself and my client. Therapy should not be “one size fits all” and should always be a collaborative process between therapist and client. I will work with you to identify your treatment goals that will be clearly defined and mutually agreed upon to create a therapeutic process that will best fit your personality. I believe that therapy is about finding your authentic self and learning to embrace life.
At Cedar Coast Therapy, I offer an integrative, client-centered approach to care using evidence-based treatments including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, positive psychology, and mindfulness practices. I specialize in the care of children, teens, and young adults and believe that early assessment and intervention can help protect children and their families from a lifetime of struggling with mental illness.
At Cedar Coast Therapy, I offer an integrative, client-centered approach to care using evidence-based treatments including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, positive psychology, and mindfulness practices. I specialize in the care of children, teens, and young adults and believe that early assessment and intervention can help protect children and their families from a lifetime of struggling with mental illness.
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Roseway Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Long Beach, WA 98631
Not accepting new clients
Sometimes life just gets confusing, feels hopeless and becomes hard to find your way. I can offer the experience of thousands of hours with other people who were in similar situations and found renewed hope and a better way. I work with you where you are and together we can make the journey to where you want to be.
I offer counseling with individuals and couples. I offer counseling from a Christian perspective and respect the perspective you offer.
Sometimes life just gets confusing, feels hopeless and becomes hard to find your way. I can offer the experience of thousands of hours with other people who were in similar situations and found renewed hope and a better way. I work with you where you are and together we can make the journey to where you want to be.
I offer counseling with individuals and couples. I offer counseling from a Christian perspective and respect the perspective you offer.
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Jennifer Boggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC I
Verified Verified
Long Beach, WA 98631
Not accepting new clients
As a clinical social worker, I enjoy the opportunity to support, collaborate with, and empower individuals seeking to live a life of wellness. I strive to create a supportive atmosphere where you can explore beliefs, values, and life patterns that either help or hinder you in meeting your goals. So often our present thoughts, behaviors, and emotions are driven by our past. By creating awareness you can begin to change your patterns. Together we can work to identify coping skills based on your individual wisdom and strengths to overcome life challenges and help you make steps in a forward direction.
As a clinical social worker, I enjoy the opportunity to support, collaborate with, and empower individuals seeking to live a life of wellness. I strive to create a supportive atmosphere where you can explore beliefs, values, and life patterns that either help or hinder you in meeting your goals. So often our present thoughts, behaviors, and emotions are driven by our past. By creating awareness you can begin to change your patterns. Together we can work to identify coping skills based on your individual wisdom and strengths to overcome life challenges and help you make steps in a forward direction.
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Living as a human being is inherently difficult: pain, change, and loss are guaranteed. When you couple these principles with the slings and arrows of trauma and the challenges of our present moment on Earth, our identities can become compounded with suffering and confusion. Knotted up in these ways, it can be difficult for each of us to connect in relationships, to feel fulfillment in our work and passions, and to know who we are. Whether we label this with a diagnosis or simply call it suffering, the effects are very real. I suspect you're familiar with this territory.
Living as a human being is inherently difficult: pain, change, and loss are guaranteed. When you couple these principles with the slings and arrows of trauma and the challenges of our present moment on Earth, our identities can become compounded with suffering and confusion. Knotted up in these ways, it can be difficult for each of us to connect in relationships, to feel fulfillment in our work and passions, and to know who we are. Whether we label this with a diagnosis or simply call it suffering, the effects are very real. I suspect you're familiar with this territory.
Online Therapists
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Accepting new clients. Life can be hard, challenging, and at times can feel truly hopeless. There are times you may experience life controlled by intense emotions or paralyzing anxiety/fear and detached numbness takes over. Traumatic memories that are overwhelming, causing insomnia or night terrors. Relationships suffering from conflict, lack of intimacy, and distraction are inevitable. Teen conflict, locked in power struggles without solutions that result in endless frustration dominating your time. There IS hope! Learn to implement key changes and create shifts to overcome even the most challenging obstacles.
Accepting new clients. Life can be hard, challenging, and at times can feel truly hopeless. There are times you may experience life controlled by intense emotions or paralyzing anxiety/fear and detached numbness takes over. Traumatic memories that are overwhelming, causing insomnia or night terrors. Relationships suffering from conflict, lack of intimacy, and distraction are inevitable. Teen conflict, locked in power struggles without solutions that result in endless frustration dominating your time. There IS hope! Learn to implement key changes and create shifts to overcome even the most challenging obstacles.
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Alive Holistic Counseling Washington
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98684
We specialize in treating anxiety and depression, mood disorders, eating disorders and addictions, relationship challenges and codependency, trauma, PTSD, postpartum depression, grief and loss.
Alive Holistic Counseling is an integrative counseling clinic that uses client-centered, strengths-based therapies to help people achieve their personal goals and cultivate authenticity in their relationships. Our therapists are specially trained in holistic therapies such as EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Hypnotherapy, and Hakomi that enable clients to go deeper into their healing journey. Our focus on evidence-based approaches that integrate the body with the busy mind allow for work to go beyond what keeps us trapped in old patterns of being.
We specialize in treating anxiety and depression, mood disorders, eating disorders and addictions, relationship challenges and codependency, trauma, PTSD, postpartum depression, grief and loss.
Alive Holistic Counseling is an integrative counseling clinic that uses client-centered, strengths-based therapies to help people achieve their personal goals and cultivate authenticity in their relationships. Our therapists are specially trained in holistic therapies such as EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Hypnotherapy, and Hakomi that enable clients to go deeper into their healing journey. Our focus on evidence-based approaches that integrate the body with the busy mind allow for work to go beyond what keeps us trapped in old patterns of being.
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Chere Clark
Counselor, MA, MSEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Lacey, WA 98503 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life challenges can become struggles. Normal transitions, like a job change or an “empty nest” can be daunting--maybe even overwhelming. Big issues, like relationship stress, illness, divorce, job loss, losing someone close, can weigh heavily, steal our energy, derail us. You may suffer from depression, anxiety, or other difficulties. For struggles with food and body issues, or distressing habits, I would love to help you with these challenges, as well. Accepting new clients; teletherapy appts available.
Life challenges can become struggles. Normal transitions, like a job change or an “empty nest” can be daunting--maybe even overwhelming. Big issues, like relationship stress, illness, divorce, job loss, losing someone close, can weigh heavily, steal our energy, derail us. You may suffer from depression, anxiety, or other difficulties. For struggles with food and body issues, or distressing habits, I would love to help you with these challenges, as well. Accepting new clients; teletherapy appts available.
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I also enjoy working with individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, body image distress, boundaries, and questions of identity.
My goal as a therapist is to create a nurturing environment that empowers and supports you in navigating life's complexities. At the heart of my approach is a commitment to honoring your unique needs, learning about and integrating your strengths into sessions, and working to understand you within the multifaceted arena of your life. A core component of my approach is my training and experience in somatic and body-based therapeutic modalities. Somatic therapy helps bring our mind and body into balance by reconnecting us to the wisdom of our bodies.
I also enjoy working with individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, body image distress, boundaries, and questions of identity.
My goal as a therapist is to create a nurturing environment that empowers and supports you in navigating life's complexities. At the heart of my approach is a commitment to honoring your unique needs, learning about and integrating your strengths into sessions, and working to understand you within the multifaceted arena of your life. A core component of my approach is my training and experience in somatic and body-based therapeutic modalities. Somatic therapy helps bring our mind and body into balance by reconnecting us to the wisdom of our bodies.
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I am a trauma informed specialist and have worked with substance abuse, anger, domestic violence and mental health issues like depression, anxiety and borderline personality disorder.
Exhausted. Lost. Isolated. Betrayed. If any of these words resonate with you, and you're ready to explore changes, you've found the right place.
I am a trauma informed specialist and have worked with substance abuse, anger, domestic violence and mental health issues like depression, anxiety and borderline personality disorder.
Exhausted. Lost. Isolated. Betrayed. If any of these words resonate with you, and you're ready to explore changes, you've found the right place.
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Dolynda Allen
Counselor, EdD, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lacey, WA 98503
Waitlist for new clients
It is quite common to experience difficulties throughout life. When these difficulties arise an individual may seek the assistance of a counselor or therapist in order to better understand and deal with the issues. Deciding to seek counseling is the first step in change and is often one of the hardest decisions to make. I work with clients who are trying to cope with anxiety, depression, early childhood trauma, sexual abuse, PTSD, and family integration problems. I am someone who is interested in listening to your concerns and in helping you develop a better understanding of these issues.
It is quite common to experience difficulties throughout life. When these difficulties arise an individual may seek the assistance of a counselor or therapist in order to better understand and deal with the issues. Deciding to seek counseling is the first step in change and is often one of the hardest decisions to make. I work with clients who are trying to cope with anxiety, depression, early childhood trauma, sexual abuse, PTSD, and family integration problems. I am someone who is interested in listening to your concerns and in helping you develop a better understanding of these issues.
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Kimberly Cantonwine is a LMHC Graduated Western Seminary MA Counseling 2013 Kim's focus has been on bipolar, depression and anxiety with work in both residential and the hospital setting treating psychosis. Kim believes focusing on the development of a proper assessment to identify the needs of the client necessary to determine what approach will be the most effective. Usually it begin with CBT to identify thinking challenges and patterns of thought that have been developed. DBT will often be used to help the distress that comes up as one is making their way through the therapy process.
Kimberly Cantonwine is a LMHC Graduated Western Seminary MA Counseling 2013 Kim's focus has been on bipolar, depression and anxiety with work in both residential and the hospital setting treating psychosis. Kim believes focusing on the development of a proper assessment to identify the needs of the client necessary to determine what approach will be the most effective. Usually it begin with CBT to identify thinking challenges and patterns of thought that have been developed. DBT will often be used to help the distress that comes up as one is making their way through the therapy process.
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I specialize in assisting adults in navigating healing from depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, post-traumatic stress, trauma, grief, and maintenance counseling after treatment for eating disorders.
Accepting New Clients: We all experience challenges that take us off course or leave us feeling "off." Sometimes, time is all that is needed; other times, we need more. If you are hurting, anxious, scared, or grieving, you deserve someone who will listen and offer empathy, understanding, and warmth. This is my specialty. Counseling is a collaborative process. The therapeutic relationship between you and me is essential in helping you find new and effective ways of navigating your challenges and reaching your goals.
I specialize in assisting adults in navigating healing from depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, post-traumatic stress, trauma, grief, and maintenance counseling after treatment for eating disorders.
Accepting New Clients: We all experience challenges that take us off course or leave us feeling "off." Sometimes, time is all that is needed; other times, we need more. If you are hurting, anxious, scared, or grieving, you deserve someone who will listen and offer empathy, understanding, and warmth. This is my specialty. Counseling is a collaborative process. The therapeutic relationship between you and me is essential in helping you find new and effective ways of navigating your challenges and reaching your goals.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.