Female Therapists in Medical Lake, WA

Welcome! Reaching out for help takes courage, and you are taking a courageous step towards healing. Perhaps you are here because each day is a struggle, like trudging through deep waters, each step feeling like it is too much. Maybe the thought of going through your day makes your heart race and your head spin. Or do you live with painful memories and intrusive thoughts from your past? It is possible to feel light and joy in your life again. Therapy can help you rediscover yourself - work towards a happier, healthier, more functional you - in a safe space free of judgment or fear.

I have the education, personal experience and compassion to help clients deal with difficult personal and family issues. I enjoy working with you individually or as a couple. My life experiences have given me the empathy and understanding needed to be a trusted psychotherapist. We can work on relationship issues, decision making, struggling through grief or divorce, PTSD, past trauma, or sexuality concerns. I have been a therapist, business woman, teacher, school counselor, university professor and mother for over 40 years, and I understand how challenging life can be!

At my very core, I enjoy and cherish people and your stories. That I get to be a part of your process of discovery, growth or healing is a great honor and one that I do not take lightly. I believe in the ability for people to heal, grow and change and draw from a holistic, person-centered approach. I specialize in assisting you through life's adjustments; meaning making, loss, grief and mourning; counseling with counselors; trauma, relationship challenges and struggles with a variety of mental health needs (e.g., anxiety, depression, anger, etc.). I believe in walking alongside you with your healing.

I believe that every family has their own unique story. Many times, the families we work with see the stories of their lives as destructive or not beneficial for their goals. By deconstructing the problem to find the dominant narrative, we can begin to broaden the view of the story to reveal unique outcomes. We will then create goals to increase the frequency of those outcomes; making them to be not so unique but benefiting factors in your life.

I love helping people find and identify the different parts of themselves and how they present different roles and faces depending upon the situation or environment. I enjoy providing space for learning how to mesh these roles and faces together to create who the person is and how to be comfortable with that. The more we understand the parts of ourselves and know who we are, the more we know how to cope with life and what life throws at us, the more we understand to adapt, grow, and heal. This helps us understand and honor ourselves better. I’d love to be able to help you identify who you are, so you can be who you want to be.

I love to assist my clients during a time of transition particular adolescents and young adults. I also love working with parents and their children. I have 5 years in crisis mental health of all ages. I have also worked in the medical and school social work field. I particularly work with adolescents and young adults with depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral concerns and onset of severe mental illness. I also enjoy working with those with bipolar disorder, mood dysregulation, personality disorders and suicide ideation.

Looking for increased energy, motivation, happiness? Stressors, life changes, or past trauma can hold you back from being at peace in the present moment. I work individually with children, adolescents and adults on a variety of stressors. Sessions can include, emotional release techniques, shifting ways of thinking that get in the way, and practices of learning how to live in the present moment. I also work with families and couples on goals such as, but not limited to: conflict, communication, parenting or intimacy. I assess the family's relational dynamics, and come up with a plan to move the couple/family toward their goals.

Are you concerned with a personal issue, overwhelmed by stress or worries, burdened by depression or anxiety? Are you trying to deal with a traumatic event in your life, past sexual abuse or emotional abuse? Are you struggling with family or relationship conflicts? Everyone encounters situations when one feels lost, unable to cope, or needs support and guidance. If you're looking for relief from pain; compassionate, nonjudgmental support and guidance; hope for improvement; and lasting change, counseling can help! Research shows that therapy can lead to increased happiness, productive coping mechanisms, fulfilling relationships and improved physical health.

Hello, my name is Venette and I am a transplant from San Diego. My primary areas of focus are anxiety/panic disorders, mood disorders, PTSD, adjustment disorder, cultural and ethnic issues, spiritual and faith-based counseling, and working with the veteran/military connected population. As a 20-year Marine Corps veteran myself, I am both confident and comfortable serving this population that I have proudly identified with for the last three decades. I have witnessed through my own children, stepchildren, spouse, and fellow veterans, the psychological distress that comes from serving in the military.

Dr. Kimberly Cole is the founder of Briar Rose Center and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She is a Certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) Therapist. She has been in an independent practice in the Spokane-Seattle areas since January 2007. Her areas of expertise includes Complex Trauma (DID), PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Phobias, Panic Attacks, Grief-Loss, Sexual Orientation, Self-Care, Effective Communication, Problem Solving, Substance Abuse, Consultation, and Stress Management. Dr. Cole focuses on empowerment and independence; enhancement of strengths rather than a focus on weaknesses; lack of emphasis on pathology and victim blaming; and the importance of psycho-education.

I am experienced working with Individuals, couples, and families. I have training in the Gottman method with strong family systems philosophy. I use CBT along with mindfulness, and psychodynamic theory. I am comfortable working with trauma, anxiety, and many other mental health diagnoses, and provide a safe environment for all identities and populations.

I am an insight based therapist and believe that so much of therapy is about connecting important dots and understanding how they inform our own origin stories. I honor the therapeutic relationship and what it means to support clients at their pace as they work through their own therapeutic process. My goal is to provide a space for people where they can more deeply understand themselves and the relationships around them; understand how the various spheres of influence (e.g., family or origin, religious upbringing) can shape our thoughts/beliefs in the present, as well as gain clarity on the direction they want to go in the future.

I believe everyone strives to be happy and healthy, but for some that finish line is harder to get to. Whether acknowledged or not, our society tends to marginalize individuals who identify in minority populations. In addition to the normal struggles we face as humans, life can be that much more difficult for those who are disadvantaged whether by race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or ability to name a few. While I cannot change the course of society, I can help you identify how it's shaped you, how to find coping skills that support you, and how to find new insight and strategies to whether the storms.

Are you finding yourself more stressed, burnt out and depressed then ever? Have you realized that what you have been doing is no longer working? Are you ready for a better, happier and healthier life? If so I am here to help you make lasting changes. I work with you on your individual goals. Typical areas that clients focus on are enhanced self-esteem, improved relationships, passion for their careers, and a healthier lifestyle. I believe strongly that you are the master of your own destiny and will challenge you during our sessions to develop your own inner wisdom.