Female Therapists in Spokane Valley, WA

When we feel disconnected and overwhelmed, life can leave us feeling broken, damaged, and disconnected from our true selves. You may be fed up with feeling triggered in everyday situations, isolated from friends who can’t understand, or guilty over what happened to you. You may not even remember a time you didn’t feel like this. Either way, one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to enjoy deep relationships without your past getting in the way. You’re ready to wake up each morning with purpose. Most of all, you’re prepared to love yourself again & to face your future with a sense of hope.

It is a great honor to walk beside you on this journey. As your therapist, I accept you as you are and not as you should be. Although I believe that therapy is a self healing process , I am here to hold space for you and provide tools to assist you as you navigate your life experience. In 2019, I transitioned into Community Mental Health which is where I have practiced different therapeutic models with individuals from all walks of life. Therapy is not a one size fits all experience which is why I adopt many therapeutic lenses and tailor them to each client.

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.

Hi! I've been in the therapy field for around 6yrs. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families. Along with those receiving counseling as per contracts with DDA, DCYFS, Spokane County Jail, Aging and Long-term Care, and more. I have experience with clients of all ages and with various physical and/or intellectual abilities. I’ve worked with clients from a diverse background of sexual orientation, biological sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, cultural, religious, and spiritual beliefs. I have experience working with those with varying diagnoses of depression, anxiety, ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, and more.

I understand entering psychotherapy is an important decision and may stir up many feelings. Working through them can be a transformative process that has the potential for healing and growth. Psychotherapy provides you with a confidential forum to explore your life, solve problems and receive relief from emotional distress. The essence of psychotherapy resides in the relationship that is created as we talk together about your concerns. Psychotherapy works because talking together about your life, from a therapeutic stance, creates a healing bond. As this bond develops and deepens, you will be able to more clearly understand your emotional blueprint.

Therapy should help you find answers to questions and experience strength, confidence and the life you wish to live. 30 years of experience has allowed me to work effectively with many different individuals; couples, parents, college students, families and groups. I have extensive training in EMDR for trauma, addictions, couples and family therapy. My role as your therapist is to support, direct, encourage, and challenge you in gaining clarity, understanding, insight, courage, and peace of mind.

We all seek out for help for different reasons. For many of us, we reach out becuase of events that happen in life that steer us away from our values. I view my job as a therapist as being a helper to find your core values again. My therapy modalities focus on couples, individual work, and families. Each of these are something that I put into practice daily in the therapy room. Taking the step to seek treatment is not easy however I feel very honored to be apart of that journey. If you decide to schedule an appointment I will provide a safe supportive place to grow and find your deepest values.

Welcome. Navigating the challenges of today's world can be hard to do alone. This journey can feel even more difficult when we are dealing with negative feelings and stressful events. I believe therapy is more than a place to talk about our feelings and experiences. Therapy should provide a warm and welcoming safe environment. It should be free of judgments and offer you the space to form a trusting and respectful therapeutic relationship on your own terms. As a therapist, I strive to provide transparency and compassion in a setting that is never rushed and always client lead, via Telehealth.

My goal for you is to feel empowered, confident, and comfortable in your own skin. You will learn more about yourself and your capability to take on the world. You will become your biggest fan, right beside me. I have worked with people from different backgrounds, ethnicities, races, sexual orientations, and religions. I am an open minded individual and respect everyone’s lifestyles.

Are you wanting to reclaim your authentic self? You want to be more in control of your anger and emotions, not be taken for a ride again and again. You "know better" yet are frustrated that you keep doing the same thing. Or maybe you're in a relationship that's disconnected and you want to revive the love and intimacy? These can be challenging issues to face alone. Unfortunately, many people learn to tune-out or dissociate in these situations, which can cause more difficulty and lead to feeling stuck or hopeless. I focus on integrative practices that address your mind, body, spirit and emotions - it's not all in your head.

As an EMDR trained clinician and a trauma-informed therapist, I specialize in helping clients understand how trauma has shaped their lives. I empower individuals to break free from self-defeating patterns. My approach focuses on identifying negative beliefs that hinder personal growth, guiding clients toward adaptive beliefs that resonate with their authentic selves. In addition to my expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), equipping clients with essential skills to regulate intense emotions and cultivate healthier relationships. I am committed to providing a safe space

If you are struggling with a relationship, familial issues, a difficult life transition, or just struggling to get through the day-to-day then it is a good time to ask for help.I believe that it is never too late to start counseling and that counseling is a unique experience for everyone.Some people might go to counseling weekly for years, some might go to sessions weekly for 6 months and then transition to biweekly, some might be going to counseling for the first time, and some might be looking for a new counselor.All these experiences are valid, and my goal is to help you figure out what works for you and what you want to achieve.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social worker who has provided clinical care for over 21 years. My work focuses primarily in the areas of attachment and trauma with much experience in the areas of adoption, foster care, grief, loss, victimization issues, anxiety related disorders, parenting, and attachment and trauma related disorders with an emphasis on treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Lately, life feels like an endless grind. You have lots of responsibilities and you don't see them vanishing anytime soon. You can identify with some or all of these feelings – depressed, anxious, emotionally volatile, flat, heavy, exhausted, nervous, depleted, unmotivated. It’s likely that you’ve tried a number of different things to help yourself – self-help books, “wellness” podcasts, yoga, medication, even therapy. While these things may have helped somewhat, you still find yourself struggling to feel joy, ease and contentment on a consistent basis. In fact, you hate to admit it but hopelessness is a familiar friend.

In alignment with person-centered counseling, I believe in establishing a brave space of acceptance, authenticity, and empathy in a therapeutic relationship. I am passionate about mental health awareness and empowering individuals to awaken their dreams and use their voices. I seek to walk with each client to hold their struggles, hear their stories, celebrate their wins, and cheer them on. As a result, clients have the freedom to gain personal insight and authentically examine well-being and create change as needed. I take on this role with honor and humility.

Everything we do is an attempt to meet our needs. Life is full of unexpected challenges, and sometimes these challenges overwhelm us. We may find that our old ways of handling challenges are no longer working, and we need some help finding new strategies or new supports. I am here to help you express your needs in a healthier way and develop new skills. I have worked with both youth and adults experiencing a variety of challenges, helping them understand what lies beneath the here and now.

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.

Sometimes life offers experiences which are difficult to walk through and often these times feel quite lonely or confusing. Whether it be feelings of sadness, anxiety, fear, anger, exhaustion, or loneliness; I would like to join you on this walk we call life to help you navigate your path. I believe in relationship with the people we are surrounded by on a daily basis and will strive to assist you in creating relationships that support you on your daily life walk.