Teletherapy for Spokane County, WA

Hello! Thanks for checking out my page. I have over 20 years experience and offer both in-person therapy in Spokane, WA, and telehealth throughout Washington state. You might be like most of my clients - a normally well adjusted, intelligent person, struggling with anxiety or depression. For people like you, counseling really works. If you try counseling, you will know if its working within the first 3-5 sessions. Some people need just a handful of sessions to get back to their old selves, others choose to stay involved to deepen their growth. Whichever you choose is up to you, but taking the first step is most important.

I'm passionate about treating the whole person, which starts with good mental health. My practice is designed to encompass your entire journey with compassion, education, and strategies to achieve your optimal wellness goals. Collaboration on your needs and strengths is the goal of treatment to achieve your best outcomes.

Hi! I’m Emma. I'm so glad you’re here. I am deeply passionate about people and their stories. Sometimes we crave a safe space where we can share our hardship, pain, joy, change, and challenge. I love getting to provide that for people. I believe in welcoming my clients with compassion, affirmation, no judgment, and no criticism. As a therapist I am warm, encouraging, and curious. It's my job and hope to get to know you, and your story. For our entire time together I work alongside you with your best interests in mind. I want to help you build lifestyles, relationships, and goals that feel achievable and authentic.

You deserve time to focus on and explore your needs, to explore your full self, to process challenges that you've experienced, and to be heard and acknowledged for what you've seen in this life. I enjoy working on topics such as life balance, self care, relationships, boundaries, vicarious trauma, and foster/adoptive parenting. There is intrinsic healing when we enter into relationship, and that's what counseling is all about. Counseling is an opportunity to have someone by your side as you navigate the current season of your life. It's about helping you unlock more of the potential that's already inside.

I work with couples and individuals, specializing in improving communication and emotional connection in relationships. Unhappiness in your relationships can have a big impact on your own mental health, leaving you dissatisfied in your life. I also enjoy working with clients going through life transitions. Did you get a new job, start college, or recently graduate? These transitions in life can be emotionally draining. You may notice that you distance yourself from others, feel frustrated, experience worry about the future, and even hopelessness. I also offer supervision and consultation services. I am an approved supervisor for WA.

Life is full of ups and downs. Thankfully, you don't have to go through it alone. When you are seeking support, it's important to know that you haven't failed and fallen short. There isn't anything to be ashamed of in having struggles. Humans are wired for support, relationships, and growth. Basically, we all need help sometimes. When you walk into my office, you can expect to be met with respect and compassion. We will work together to deepen your understanding of your struggles and strengths to empower you to live the life you want to live. I'll be with you in the downs and we will celebrate the ups.

We cannot remove painful memories but I believe that we can decrease the control they have over our lives and come to a place where the pain is not as intense. I believe struggles come from avoidance. When we avoid things like negative emotions or traumatic times in our lives they won't go away, instead, they grow and fester until at some point, they become overwhelming, uncontrollable, or show up in other areas of our lives. The more they grow, the more uncomfortable or scary they are to address, so we avoid them even more until it becomes an unending and ever-growing cycle.

You have made it this far in life. Perhaps you have been yearning for understanding for the incredible pain that has occurred between family and friends. You are not sure how to change especially if it seems impossible and scary. I am here to compassionately listen and guide you while gaining insight in your world that has left you feeling helpless.

Mental disorders came from different origins in your life, such as Depression, Alcohol/substance abuse addiction, anxiety, grief, self-harming, suicidal and homicidal ideations, and mood dysregulation. In the long run, these caused you despair and hopelessness. And therefore, you have not been fully functioning as you would love to. No matter what or where your issues streamed from, my goal is help you reach your optimal level of function. I do believe that if everything in your life is fully functioning, then you will be able to enjoy your life to the fullest.

We are taking new clients! My name is Matthew and I am a clinical social worker who uses a person centered, cognitive behavioral therapeutic approach with an emphasis on mindfulness. I specialize in working with clients who are coping with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and other major mental health issues.

I offer a non-judgmental space to explore the biggest, messiest, most meaningful questions of your heart and mind. I work with people who struggle with anxiety, grief, PTSD, perfectionism, and stress, as well as those navigating the unique challenges of being highly sensitive. I also work with those whose symptoms don’t easily fit into these categories…. they feel existential dread, or deeply lonely, or wonder if others know something about joy and wonder that they do not.

Looking for help and support for yourself or someone you care very much about? Whether you are trying to recover from something difficult, are trying to improve your relationships with others, or improve your mental health, it takes courage to seek help or to make a change. My goal as a therapist is to help others discover their strengths, as well as learn new skills to help overcome life's obstacles. I can assist in building a toolbox of healthy coping skills for successful emotional regulation and help develop insight and awareness needed to grow and find peace.

Are you feeling inadequate or perhaps suffering from feeling overwhelmed and overburdened? This is the time to take charge of your life and work towards being the best version of yourself. You owe it to yourself to live your best life without monumental sacrifices by utilizing the skills that you already possess to enhance your well-being as well as explore other potential strengths to propel you towards your goals. Treatment plans are not a one size fit all but are formulated in a collaborative manner, your input matters. If you have any questions, please email or call.

I am accepting a sliding scale fee for no insurance, no insurance means insurances not on my list, or out-of-network insurances typically will be at a lessor rate, just let me know what you can afford to pay.

At the center is your story. Is your story one of…hardships, trauma, loss, anxiety, fear, depression, sadness, hurt, anger, addiction, abuse, shame, life transitions, self-esteem issues, relationship struggles > strength, love, joy, survival, faith, gratitude, hope. I’m here to hold space for you exactly where you are NOW, even your deepest pains and wounds. I will come along side of you, to listen+support you in talking about the hard+messy+uncomfortable stuff in your life. I will work to gain an understanding of your experiences, help you uncover more of who you are, and at the center of your core find Healing+Transformation!

I serve clients from a plethora of diverse backgrounds and situations; I enjoy learning about cultures, traditions, and customs. Our differences are our natural strengths, these differences don't separate us, they bring us closer together! With this perspective I enjoy working with clients that are looking, and ready, to embrace the challenges they are experiencing. Clients often encounter multiple obstacles that intersect with their past, present, and future selves. My goal is to deliver the appropriate treatment that is needed for clients to experience optimal relief.

I have been practicing for over 25 years. I have had the privilege to positively treat patients in a variety of settings including churches, hospitals, schools, and agencies. I am trained in EMDR therapy to help reduce the effects of trauma. My experience is varied across age spans as well in diverse populations both culturally and economically. My heart is to serve clients who are looking for holistic healing and are longing for breakthrough in their lives. My gift is to come alongside people in a compassionate and motivating way to give tools for them to find healing and wholeness so that freedom is a reality for each person.

Relationships can be our deepest source of pain and have the potential to provide a powerful source for healing brokenness. Couples and families can build better tools to effectively communicate, understand and resolve long term frustrations. We can work together to identify and apply solutions, finding ways to overcome obstacles to achieve more of what you want. Individuals struggling with depression and/or anxiety can discover ways to experience more hope and freedom from symptoms.

I value each individual that steps into my office and do my best to help my clients feel comfortable and welcome. I strive to help clients find a healthy balance of personal time, family time, and work time. I attempt to model this lifestyle by holding myself to the same standards as my clients. The intersection of race, gender, social class, sexuality, nationality and religion are deeply embedded in my counseling approach. I do my best to help you feel seen and heard.