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Lisa Swihart (Accepting New Clients)
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CN, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
Lacey, WA 98503 (Online Only)
I strongly believe that everyone can access their own wisdom and knowledge, even if negative emotions like stress and anxiety make it difficult. We all need to develop skills to improve our lives. Let's collaborate to enhance self-care in different aspects of your daily routine, including nutrition, exercise, stress management, and sleep. My aim is to teach you mindful techniques that can diminish the need for unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as stress eating or engaging in activities that cause you to feel ashamed.
I strongly believe that everyone can access their own wisdom and knowledge, even if negative emotions like stress and anxiety make it difficult. We all need to develop skills to improve our lives. Let's collaborate to enhance self-care in different aspects of your daily routine, including nutrition, exercise, stress management, and sleep. My aim is to teach you mindful techniques that can diminish the need for unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as stress eating or engaging in activities that cause you to feel ashamed.
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For the past 25 years, I have worked with individuals with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief and bereavement, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep difficulties, troubled relationships, marital distress, chronic illness, and life transitions. My practice currently focuses on working with clients who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders. I also see patients with cancer across the cancer continuum, from diagnosis, treatment, to survivorship or recurrence and end of life. I am passionate about working with both of these patient groups.
For the past 25 years, I have worked with individuals with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief and bereavement, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep difficulties, troubled relationships, marital distress, chronic illness, and life transitions. My practice currently focuses on working with clients who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders. I also see patients with cancer across the cancer continuum, from diagnosis, treatment, to survivorship or recurrence and end of life. I am passionate about working with both of these patient groups.
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I am currently accepting new clients. I specialize in working with people who have tried "everything"... every medication, every diet trend, different types of doctors (and therapists)...and describe themselves as "broken" in some way. I start by looking for hypoglycemia, nutrient deficits, inflammation, and hormonal dysregulation. These are often overlooked contributors to fatigue, depression, brain fog, anxiety, and insomnia, which medication and therapy can not directly address.
I am currently accepting new clients. I specialize in working with people who have tried "everything"... every medication, every diet trend, different types of doctors (and therapists)...and describe themselves as "broken" in some way. I start by looking for hypoglycemia, nutrient deficits, inflammation, and hormonal dysregulation. These are often overlooked contributors to fatigue, depression, brain fog, anxiety, and insomnia, which medication and therapy can not directly address.
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My goal in counseling is to help my patients go from where they are to where they want to be. I provide a nurturing, emotionally safe environment for people experiencing life transitions, grief and loss. My patients learn to: 1) understand and better manage anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationships, sleep problems, and disturbing thoughts; 2) identify innate gifts, talents, strengths; 3) develop and work toward achievable goals.
My goal in counseling is to help my patients go from where they are to where they want to be. I provide a nurturing, emotionally safe environment for people experiencing life transitions, grief and loss. My patients learn to: 1) understand and better manage anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationships, sleep problems, and disturbing thoughts; 2) identify innate gifts, talents, strengths; 3) develop and work toward achievable goals.
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Pamela Leno specializes in helping people resolve a variety of unwanted issues including weight loss, anxiety, stress, addictions, better sleep, phobias and more. Specializing in 5 PATH, a systematic approach to changing the habits and emotional problems that can be sabotaging your life. Certified Master Hypnotherapist, Advanced 5 PATH and Certified 7 PATH Self Hypnosis Instructor. Member of National Guild of Hypnotists. Certified for Virtual Hypnosis Sessions
Pamela Leno specializes in helping people resolve a variety of unwanted issues including weight loss, anxiety, stress, addictions, better sleep, phobias and more. Specializing in 5 PATH, a systematic approach to changing the habits and emotional problems that can be sabotaging your life. Certified Master Hypnotherapist, Advanced 5 PATH and Certified 7 PATH Self Hypnosis Instructor. Member of National Guild of Hypnotists. Certified for Virtual Hypnosis Sessions
![Photo of Melissa Haney, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/08621125-0d69-4c19-86ec-be363b83528f/1/320x400.jpeg)
Currently Accepting New Patients.......... Are you tired to being stuck thinking about the same problems and not being able to change them? Have you tried everything that you can think of to have a more satisfying and less stressful relationship with the people you care about? Are these problems having an impact on sleep, work, relationships with others, or living a full life? Many people find themselves mentally and emotionally stuck and have a difficult time finding a way out.
Currently Accepting New Patients.......... Are you tired to being stuck thinking about the same problems and not being able to change them? Have you tried everything that you can think of to have a more satisfying and less stressful relationship with the people you care about? Are these problems having an impact on sleep, work, relationships with others, or living a full life? Many people find themselves mentally and emotionally stuck and have a difficult time finding a way out.
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Now accepting new clients! Hello! I'm Dr. Kristen Moore (nee Bradley). My focus is on adult clients who have anxiety, depression, trauma, or PTSD. I strive to create a supportive environment and work with you to come up with a plan that addresses your concerns where you are right now. I believe everyone has strengths and that sometimes people become so overwhelmed they lose sight of themselves. I'm a guide that helps you find your way back and encourages you to keep moving forward. If you experience insomnia, nightmares, flashbacks, fatigue, sudden anger, anxiety or depression and feel it is time to get control back, call me.
Now accepting new clients! Hello! I'm Dr. Kristen Moore (nee Bradley). My focus is on adult clients who have anxiety, depression, trauma, or PTSD. I strive to create a supportive environment and work with you to come up with a plan that addresses your concerns where you are right now. I believe everyone has strengths and that sometimes people become so overwhelmed they lose sight of themselves. I'm a guide that helps you find your way back and encourages you to keep moving forward. If you experience insomnia, nightmares, flashbacks, fatigue, sudden anger, anxiety or depression and feel it is time to get control back, call me.
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Peninsula Psychological Center, Inc., P.S.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Life presents many challenges. Our 23 licensed clinical psychologists, social workers, marriage & family therapists and mental health counselors at Peninsula Psychological Center, Inc., P.S. are ready to assist you. We work with people from age 3-90, with experienced therapists in our multispecialty center, helping our clients and their families to clarify their specific concerns and to achieve their goals in therapy. We often help people with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, panic, grief, insomnia & relationship problems. Individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, and psychological assessment services are available.
Life presents many challenges. Our 23 licensed clinical psychologists, social workers, marriage & family therapists and mental health counselors at Peninsula Psychological Center, Inc., P.S. are ready to assist you. We work with people from age 3-90, with experienced therapists in our multispecialty center, helping our clients and their families to clarify their specific concerns and to achieve their goals in therapy. We often help people with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, panic, grief, insomnia & relationship problems. Individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, and psychological assessment services are available.
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Elizeth J. Chavez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Port Orchard, WA 98366 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Book with me now by clicking on my website. I have more than 12 years providing psychotherapy and psychological assessments to children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in treating PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, stress, sleep problems, OCD, and various anxiety disorders. I also specialize in psychological diagnostic evaluations for ADHD, learning disabilities, mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, and personality disorders. My treatment entails a collaborative approach built on a strong therapeutic alliance using evidenced based modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy.
Book with me now by clicking on my website. I have more than 12 years providing psychotherapy and psychological assessments to children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in treating PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, stress, sleep problems, OCD, and various anxiety disorders. I also specialize in psychological diagnostic evaluations for ADHD, learning disabilities, mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, and personality disorders. My treatment entails a collaborative approach built on a strong therapeutic alliance using evidenced based modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy.
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We address nutrition, sleep, brain health, social support, fitness, spiritual, resilience, time management etc.
Clients I see often prefer a non pharma route to help with depression, anxiety, ADD, or other brain health issues. I help you navigate transitions such as separation or divorce, and /or relationship issues at home or work. I utilize an integrative holistic approach that melds counseling, wellness and brain health coaching. I equip clients to think, feel and function at their best to enjoy health and safe satisfying relationships. My methods are effective for stress management, healing from past wounds, improving communication/ relationship skills. I help those in narcissistic abuse relationships navigate a way forward.
We address nutrition, sleep, brain health, social support, fitness, spiritual, resilience, time management etc.
Clients I see often prefer a non pharma route to help with depression, anxiety, ADD, or other brain health issues. I help you navigate transitions such as separation or divorce, and /or relationship issues at home or work. I utilize an integrative holistic approach that melds counseling, wellness and brain health coaching. I equip clients to think, feel and function at their best to enjoy health and safe satisfying relationships. My methods are effective for stress management, healing from past wounds, improving communication/ relationship skills. I help those in narcissistic abuse relationships navigate a way forward.
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Infinity Professional Counseling and Consultation
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98661 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with poor self-image, shame, and just a low hanging cloud of insecurity? Are you afraid of quiet moments because you can't turn down the negative chatter in your mind? Is it hard to sleep through the night and do you wake up with waves of anxiety? I can help.
Sometimes we just need someone who is not involved with our situation with to listen and provide us with an unbiased professional opinion. We may need some extra help making a difficult decision or may need to learn new strategies to manage a mental health or substance abuse condition of either ourselves or that of a loved one. My goal is to provide you with a professional and trusting environment to address your issues. You may believe that your problems are too shameful to talk about and that you are hopeless. There is hope. EMDR trained. Exclusively online.
Do you struggle with poor self-image, shame, and just a low hanging cloud of insecurity? Are you afraid of quiet moments because you can't turn down the negative chatter in your mind? Is it hard to sleep through the night and do you wake up with waves of anxiety? I can help.
Sometimes we just need someone who is not involved with our situation with to listen and provide us with an unbiased professional opinion. We may need some extra help making a difficult decision or may need to learn new strategies to manage a mental health or substance abuse condition of either ourselves or that of a loved one. My goal is to provide you with a professional and trusting environment to address your issues. You may believe that your problems are too shameful to talk about and that you are hopeless. There is hope. EMDR trained. Exclusively online.
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Co-occurring Therapy, LLC with Samantha Lynes LPC
Counselor, LMCH, LPC
Verified Verified
Parkland, WA 98444 (Online Only)
My specialties are LGBTQIA2S+, gender dysphoria, gender non-conformity, serious mental illness, substance abuse, sleep disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, self-esteem, life transitions, stress, and trauma.
My name is Samantha Lynes and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington State and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon State. My years of experience in the mental health field is over 9 years. I provide evidence-based best practices and therapies to tailor treatment to meet the specific needs of each unique client in a safe and non-judgmental manner.
My specialties are LGBTQIA2S+, gender dysphoria, gender non-conformity, serious mental illness, substance abuse, sleep disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, self-esteem, life transitions, stress, and trauma.
My name is Samantha Lynes and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington State and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon State. My years of experience in the mental health field is over 9 years. I provide evidence-based best practices and therapies to tailor treatment to meet the specific needs of each unique client in a safe and non-judgmental manner.
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Are you feeling disconnected? Living in anger, anxiety, and stagnation? Struggling with sleep, haunted by memories, and experiencing strained relationships? It's time to regain balance and authenticity in your life. Let's work together to help you feel enabled, capable, and stable, aligned with your heart, mind, body, and soul. Rest assured, my hypnotherapy and trauma recovery coaching services can help you clear away the FOG (fear, obligation, and guilt) once and for all.
Are you feeling disconnected? Living in anger, anxiety, and stagnation? Struggling with sleep, haunted by memories, and experiencing strained relationships? It's time to regain balance and authenticity in your life. Let's work together to help you feel enabled, capable, and stable, aligned with your heart, mind, body, and soul. Rest assured, my hypnotherapy and trauma recovery coaching services can help you clear away the FOG (fear, obligation, and guilt) once and for all.
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You can have healthier relationships, feel like a good parent, get more restful sleep, overcome fears and anxieties, and have more freedom in your life.
You are a professional, or a new or expecting parent, and are having to work harder than usual to maintain things and seem like your usual high-performing self. You're feeling worn out, you're having trouble sleeping, you're stressed and you just aren't sure how to cope. You want to feel in control again, but need a little help figuring out the steps to take to get you there.
You can have healthier relationships, feel like a good parent, get more restful sleep, overcome fears and anxieties, and have more freedom in your life.
You are a professional, or a new or expecting parent, and are having to work harder than usual to maintain things and seem like your usual high-performing self. You're feeling worn out, you're having trouble sleeping, you're stressed and you just aren't sure how to cope. You want to feel in control again, but need a little help figuring out the steps to take to get you there.
![Photo of Jessica C Morgan - Jessica C. Morgan Integrative Therapies LLC , MD, LMHC, NBC-HWC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f678b7ec-6c0a-42f0-ac09-caad613b5cbf/1/320x400.jpeg)
Jessica C. Morgan Integrative Therapies LLC
Counselor, MD, LMHC, NBC-HWC
Verified Verified
Bonney Lake, WA 98391 (Online Only)
Though I treat all mood disorders, including the many faces of anxiety, I have had specialized training treating patients struggling with eating disorders, young adults and in helping patients work on stress-reduction, insomnia, focus on self-care, and re-design their lifestyles.
I work alongside my clients, as they bravely take the risks involved in introspection and change. From personal experience, I know how hard this can be, AND, not changing is even more painful. I want to guide you as you explore and overcome the obstacles disrupting your functioning or behavior; I want to support you as you explore feelings of stress, trauma, sadness, confusion, worry, anger… I don’t see you as a diagnosis: I see you as a complex person living a complicated life, experiencing emotional upheavals that prevent you from feeling well, at ease, filled with stress and worry, and leave you unable to enjoy your life.
Though I treat all mood disorders, including the many faces of anxiety, I have had specialized training treating patients struggling with eating disorders, young adults and in helping patients work on stress-reduction, insomnia, focus on self-care, and re-design their lifestyles.
I work alongside my clients, as they bravely take the risks involved in introspection and change. From personal experience, I know how hard this can be, AND, not changing is even more painful. I want to guide you as you explore and overcome the obstacles disrupting your functioning or behavior; I want to support you as you explore feelings of stress, trauma, sadness, confusion, worry, anger… I don’t see you as a diagnosis: I see you as a complex person living a complicated life, experiencing emotional upheavals that prevent you from feeling well, at ease, filled with stress and worry, and leave you unable to enjoy your life.
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As an experienced trauma and insomnia therapist, I believe that you can have peace after trauma, sleep after insomnia, and full, meaningful life while managing chronic pain and illness.
Are you exhausted, tired, stressed-out, and always on edge? Do you find racing thoughts are keeping you awake at night, tossing and turning instead of sleeping? You may be fed up with constant anxiety and lack of sleep that leaves you feeling tired and irritable and is causing you problems at work or home. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But, one this is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to start sleeping soundly again. You’re ready to start feeling good again. Most of all, you’re ready to start feeling energized about your life again.
As an experienced trauma and insomnia therapist, I believe that you can have peace after trauma, sleep after insomnia, and full, meaningful life while managing chronic pain and illness.
Are you exhausted, tired, stressed-out, and always on edge? Do you find racing thoughts are keeping you awake at night, tossing and turning instead of sleeping? You may be fed up with constant anxiety and lack of sleep that leaves you feeling tired and irritable and is causing you problems at work or home. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But, one this is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to start sleeping soundly again. You’re ready to start feeling good again. Most of all, you’re ready to start feeling energized about your life again.
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Hypnotherapy and counseling offers an effective way to deal with everyday stressors, problems with sleep, transforming old habits, and creating inner strength and self-esteem.
A DYNAMIC APPROACH TO INNER CHANGE - By combining conventional therapy with different modalities of working with the subconscious, I offer resources for those situations where you have previously done therapy without feeling much movement or change. Because the subconscious is in control 95% of the time, I offer a different approach to work through issues much faster. My experience has been that it does not need to take a long time to heal if given the right resources. If you desire change and create a more peaceful life, call and we can set up a consultation at no charge or obligation.
Hypnotherapy and counseling offers an effective way to deal with everyday stressors, problems with sleep, transforming old habits, and creating inner strength and self-esteem.
A DYNAMIC APPROACH TO INNER CHANGE - By combining conventional therapy with different modalities of working with the subconscious, I offer resources for those situations where you have previously done therapy without feeling much movement or change. Because the subconscious is in control 95% of the time, I offer a different approach to work through issues much faster. My experience has been that it does not need to take a long time to heal if given the right resources. If you desire change and create a more peaceful life, call and we can set up a consultation at no charge or obligation.
![Photo of Lauren Krzyzaniak, LPC, LMHC, PMH-C, CTRS-C, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d71c21bd-4e9b-410e-a659-2ef7c36f7012/1/320x400.jpeg)
Lauren Krzyzaniak
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, PMH-C, CTRS-C
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98683 (Online Only)
Postpartum anxiety, depression, and birth trauma leaves us feeling crazy, guilty, and like bad mothers. You're tired of feeling like you're barely holding on. Maybe you can't sleep when your baby's asleep because you're worried something terrible will happen. Maybe you feel so overwhelmed by everything that you have to manage in addition to a baby that you feel like you're drowning. Maybe you had a traumatic birth and you don't feel like yourself anymore. Regardless, you're ready for relief. You're ready to feel more connected to yourself and your family. You're ready to be the kind of parent you've always wanted to be.
Postpartum anxiety, depression, and birth trauma leaves us feeling crazy, guilty, and like bad mothers. You're tired of feeling like you're barely holding on. Maybe you can't sleep when your baby's asleep because you're worried something terrible will happen. Maybe you feel so overwhelmed by everything that you have to manage in addition to a baby that you feel like you're drowning. Maybe you had a traumatic birth and you don't feel like yourself anymore. Regardless, you're ready for relief. You're ready to feel more connected to yourself and your family. You're ready to be the kind of parent you've always wanted to be.
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Kristine Kemp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98662 (Online Only)
Stress and anxiety manifest in various ways, from persistent worry and restlessness to physical symptoms like headaches and sleep disturbances. These conditions can significantly impact daily life, making tasks feel insurmountable. I specialize in helping individuals understand these symptoms, offering a supportive space to address their root causes. By acknowledging these experiences, we can work together towards managing their effects, aiming for a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Stress and anxiety manifest in various ways, from persistent worry and restlessness to physical symptoms like headaches and sleep disturbances. These conditions can significantly impact daily life, making tasks feel insurmountable. I specialize in helping individuals understand these symptoms, offering a supportive space to address their root causes. By acknowledging these experiences, we can work together towards managing their effects, aiming for a more balanced and fulfilling life.
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I also worked with soldiers at Madigan Army Medical Center through their PTSD, grief, anxiety, suicidal ideation, depression, anger, nutrition and sleep issues.
I am a very compassionate, positive person and love working as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I am available to work with couples, families, and individuals (children, adolescents, teens, and adults) with a wide variety of needs.
I also worked with soldiers at Madigan Army Medical Center through their PTSD, grief, anxiety, suicidal ideation, depression, anger, nutrition and sleep issues.
I am a very compassionate, positive person and love working as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I am available to work with couples, families, and individuals (children, adolescents, teens, and adults) with a wide variety of needs.
Sleep or Insomnia Therapists
How effective is treatment for insomnia?
The most effective treatments for insomnia are behavioral techniques that reduce anxiety, including anxiety about falling asleep, and allow the body’s natural cycles to be recalibrated. The most common treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), which researchers have found to be more useful than medication, with rates of success as high as 80 percent.
Are there specific medications for sleep problems?
There are many medications, both over-the-counter and prescription that treat sleep problems. Supplements such as melatonin are popular and may help, though there is little evidence that it is more effective than a placebo. Prescription medications such as zolpidem are sometimes prescribed.
Are there natural treatments for sleep problems?
There are many natural treatments for everyday sleep problems. Reducing blue-light emitting screens, setting a regular bedtime, regular exercise, reducing caffeine and nicotine consumption, and keeping the bedroom dark and cool at night are all lifestyle changes that can help those who struggle with sleep but may not reach the level of an insomnia diagnosis.
What’s the difference between having trouble falling asleep and insomnia?
Life events, stress, and anxiety can lead to sleepless nights for everyone from time to time. To be diagnosed with insomnia, a patient must experience trouble falling asleep, trouble remaining asleep, waking up too early, or non-restorative sleep at least three nights per week for at least one month. Sleep problems affect one-third to one-half of the population, while chronic insomnia affects about 10 to 15 percent of people.