Kaiser (Out-of-Network) Therapists in Spokane Valley, WA

My therapeutic approach centers on honoring each client's autonomy and providing unwavering respect. I offer steadfast support as clients pursue personal growth. Employing evidence-based practices within a person-centered framework, I foster a collaborative alliance. Together, we explore emotions, develop coping strategies, and set achievable goals. I uphold confidentiality, empathy, and cultural sensitivity, aiming to empower clients toward fulfilling lives.

Are you struggling to navigate life transitions or to feel more connected to your values? Do you notice that your negative thoughts or anxious feelings have a mind of their own? Are you of mixed-race, trying to find a therapist you can connect with? Maybe you feel drained navigating complicated interpersonal relationships, or perhaps you are coping with big feelings of grief. If so, therapy can help. I believe that therapy is a creative and collaborative process, and I am passionate about guiding people working through big, uncomfortable things towards a place of increased insight, healing, and the realization of our true selves.

I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing difficult life transitions, adoption, sexual trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, and those who aren't quite sure what category they would fall into. Once you walk into the room it is up to the therapist & the client to figure out how the therapist can facilitate personal life growth.In session we will learn to Express ourselves through art, nature, our bodies and minds. We may take a walk, create something abstract or sit and talk; the therapy adventure is yours and I am simply a therapist to guide you towards stability, growth and your highest potential.

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.

Hi and welcome! My name is Vanessa Richardson, I am a therapist who brings compassion and sincerity to the therapeutic process. To reach me it is best to text the office line and someone will get back to you ASAP. My professional background includes working with couples, individuals, families, special education population, extensive experience in working with families building upon their natural support along with individuals and couples from all different walks of life. I gained my experience in the clinical field working in a high-school setting, and community mental health outreach program.

I have experience working with a variety of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, and psychosis.

At Muddy Lotus Wellness & Therapy I believe in the power of metaphor and symbolism to make sense of life. Just as a lotus flower uses mud to grow, we as individuals are capable of using the mud to flourish as well. It's my hope that I can provide an environment where you feel safe and heard so you can grow, dream and heal. I identify with what Carl R. Rogers said. “The gentle and sensitive companionship of an empathic stance… provides illumination and healing. In such situations deep understanding is, I believe, the most precious gift one can give to another.”

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.

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.

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.

As your therapist, I aim to collaborate with you by developing treatment goals, building trust, and understanding what is happening in your life. I want to acknowledge that you are the expert on yourself and your story. Clinically, I will utilize mental health modalities and theories of practice appropriate for the individual, couple, or family. I have a curious nature and a relaxed demeanor.

I am passionate about working with older teens as they make their way into the world and adults as they build healthy, successful lives. I partners with clients who struggle with unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem /or ADHD. My goals is to help them process their past, gain coping skills, and find a new perspective on the way to healing and inner peace. I provide a lot is a lot of psychoeducation and vocabulary as I have found that sometimes clients (to no fault of their own) just don’t have the words to describe what is causing the distress. I love to utilize EMDR to help process hopefully resolve the distress

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.

I work with adults who are seeking help with past traumatic events such as sexual assaults, car accidents, medical trauma, relationship traumas,life threatening diagnoses, major life changes. Also clients who may suffer from anxiety disorders or panic. I also have an interest in working with clients who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered and issues surrounding sexual orientation and gender.

Are you unable to enjoy life or achieve goals because of the pain and turmoil you feel inside? Do you feel bound by fear? Emotional, spiritual and physical pain can leave you feeling unable to cope with and enjoy life. You're not alone; I'd like to help.