Therapists in Sequim, WA

I have been practicing as a mental health counselor for nearly 20 years, serving as a mental health counselor, counseling center director, and teaching college-level human development courses. I have also served as a domestic violence advocate and instructor within the Department of Corrections. I have expertise in not only addressing mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, parenting, and managing stress, but also helping people with college and career success, career exploration, and decision making, whether it's the beginning of your career or your next career opportunity.

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 have been working with families and individuals in the behavioral health field since 1998. I was originally licensed in California after completing my Masters Degree in Counseling and meeting California's thorough and rigid licensing requirements in 2005. In 2007 I received my license in Washington. I value the Therapist/Client relationship and promote a safe and validating environment to heal and process through life's difficult times. I have worked in a variety of settings and with a multitude of populations and challenges. I have faith in people's ability to change and overcome challenges and adversity.

Are you ready to be free of your anxiety and depression?? The Healing & Restoration Counseling team utilizes a life changing technique called Lifespan Integration which helps you become forever unstuck from past trauma and painful memories causing your anxiety and depression. The counseling team also specializes in Marriage Therapy utilizing Emotionally Focused Couples therapy. If you are finding yourself stuck in destructive patterns in your marriage, our team will help you and your mate get to the core of the issues and incorporate healthy ways of relating. We also have a very specific process for healing from Narcissistic abuse.

Has life left you disappointed? My desire is to empower you to live the present and content life you dream of. I employ a warm, empathetic, & holistic approach with my clients. My counseling methods include Family Systems Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in order to equip you to live a life that aligns with your values & compassionately work with what is outside of your control. I want to help you feel equipped to bravely face life's inevitable disappointments. My general practice areas include working with women, students, and couples. I specialize in relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, anxiety, and sexual abuse.

Learning to navigate the challenges in a constructive and beneficial manner produces a confident, well-adjusted person. I provide inclusive clinical interventions to improve overall functioning to couples, and individuals. Breakdown and unpacking narratives that no longer serves us with a focus on empathy support and a focus on self healing. Every journey is unique. The most essential tenet of this work is affirmation that you can trust yourself to know and make changes that will benefit your life. Soy hispana y hablo español.

I love serving my community in Anacortes and surrounding areas. I have a wide range of expertise. I offer counseling for individuals, couples and minors. I work with all ages, especially children and teens, and take state insurances. I have significant experience working with couples, especially in domestic violence situations and in family reunification. I am also a Guardian Ad Litem for Island county.

Whether you feel deeply stuck in a dark place, or just need a boost to get back to enjoying life again, I will provide focused, caring attention, utilize my expertise to respectfully offer suggestions, and make a step-by-step plan. I specialize in treating trauma (with a range of proven approaches); most commonly with sexual assault survivors, childhood abuse, and vicarious trauma. I also work with most anxiety and mood disorders, stress management, and life transitions.

We all experience speed bumps during our life journey. Though it may seem we are "lost"unsure of I believe the powers we are looking for are inside YOU! One simply needs to be validated, and to strengthen the emotional "muscles" that have grown weak--just as we exercise our bodies and our minds, we must exercise our emotional I truly believe we can not experience long term health unless we pay close attention to our Mind, Body and Spirit--the Emotional; our humanness. when we honor our truths, we will achieve our Authentic Self! I look forward to helping guide you towards your personal, goals. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF YOU

I am specialized in: eating disorders, substance abuse, addiction, codependency, anger, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, autism, sensory processing disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma, parent/child conflict, mood disorders, self-injury, self-harm, suicidal ideation. I have worked in inpatient, residential, or day treatment levels of care for almost 16 years with a variety of populations and have vast knowledge and expertise in being able to provide safety and support for those in need. You can expect to be pushed and challenged and find your way to healing and creating a pathway forward. You can also find me at whitneyericksoncounseling.com

I believe the that therapy is an opportunity to explore ones inner world, express feelings and concerns, heal from pain and suffering, and learn how to harness a more enriching and fulfilling life. I have worked with people from all backgrounds and walks of life and believe that we all have the possibility to improve our lives. Suffering is part of the shared human experience, but how we deal with our unique circumstances differentiates each one of us.

As a counselor, I am experienced and devoted to supporting individuals, children, teens, couples and families who present with a variety of concerns including relationship issues, spiritual trauma/abuse, adjustment issues, crisis, loss and grief, fears, depression, relational issues, negative self-talk, family conflict, the need for coping skills, self-esteem and self-worth struggles, life transitions, anxiety, childhood trauma/recent trauma in adults and children, and those wanting to explore their cultural identity and issues of spirituality.

Currently Accepting new patients summer 2024! I provide individual counseling to men and women ages 18 and over. I provide a straightforward and engaging counseling atmosphere where patients are given direction, feedback, education and resources while also being provided an empathetic and listening ear as we process and resolve issues as a team. I am a great fit for patients who are looking for a counselor who is active in the session challenges them to grow, make healthy changes and develop new skills. I provide a faith-based approach for patients who desire to integrate their faith into counseling sessions and goals.

Does this sound familiar? You feel like you aren’t enough. You’re exhausted from trying so damn hard. You’ve lost yourself in relationships or work. You doubt yourself and don’t feel confident. You have anxiety and endless worry. You feel stuck, not sure how to break free. You find yourself in unfulfilling relationships You work hard to avoid conflict and make others happy – yet it doesn’t seem to work. You’re tired of feeling this way! I believe that within you lies the strength to navigate through challenges and manifest the changes you seek. As the saying goes, "The only way out is through."

Life is full of challenges and sometimes we just get stuck. Most of all, I want to help you feel better and enjoy life. My work with you is about finding a way to get unstuck and move forward. My goal is to help you work through challenges, find the meaning in life again, and ultimately, live life to its fullest! My approach is to connect with you in a way that allows you to freely discuss your challenges and struggles so that I can offer insight, suggestions, and resources that are uniquely helpful to you.

As a WA State Certified DV Provider, I am now offering Court Ordered Evaluations. I believe there are times in a person's life when they need a trusted and confidential ally who can help a person explore the causes of his/her thoughts, feelings, or behaviors and develop new ways of thinking, acting and feeling. I am committed to helping individuals, couples and families achieve these goals in an environment that emphasizes confidentiality, respect, trust and compassion.

Do you often find yourself lost, anxious, and unsure? We have all been affected by this post-covid era at some point. I am a good listener and passionate about issues such as feelings of anxiety, boundary setting, low self-esteem, grief, and trauma. Give it a try, what's the "best" that could happen?

Securely request an appointment on our website: tinyurl.com/LHA-AppointmentRequest . LightHeart provides therapy & medication management for children, adolescents & adults. We provide individual, family, and couples therapy. We work with all variety of concerns, including acute and chronic depression and anxiety, abuse & trauma, LGBTQ issues, conflicted relationships, & personality disorders. We also have experience working successfully with child behavioral problems.

Our mission at Achieving Balance Counseling is to foster an environment that empowers an individual or family’s ability to resolve, change and achieve balance in order to attain happiness, hope and harmony in life. www.therapyportal.com/p/achieving98373 to request an appointment