Marriage Counseling Therapists in Spokane, WA
Theresa A Pollard
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Spokane, WA 99201 (Online Only)
I am a marriage and family therapist specializing in CBT, trauma-informed care, and solution-focused therapy. I have 30 years of human resource experience helping individuals navigate career and employment issues, communication problems, and personal growth. I am now a passionate therapist, creating a safe and supportive therapeutic environment for my clients to explore their emotions and develop effective coping strategies. I love to build a strong rapport with my clients, creating a safe and non-judgmental space for you to overcome challenges, improve your overall well-being, and achieve personal growth.
I am a marriage and family therapist specializing in CBT, trauma-informed care, and solution-focused therapy. I have 30 years of human resource experience helping individuals navigate career and employment issues, communication problems, and personal growth. I am now a passionate therapist, creating a safe and supportive therapeutic environment for my clients to explore their emotions and develop effective coping strategies. I love to build a strong rapport with my clients, creating a safe and non-judgmental space for you to overcome challenges, improve your overall well-being, and achieve personal growth.
I have a Master's degree from Pacific Lutheran University in Marriage and Family Therapy, and have been in practice for over 25 years. I am a Washington State designated as a Child Mental Health Specialist and a Registered Circle of Security Parent Educator. Over my years in practice, I have worked with families, couples, adolescents, and individuals. The goal of therapy is to help you understand yourself and others within a relationship. My goal is to help you see your behavior patterns at a processing level, so you may disrupt these patterns for new, healthy behaviors. For example, ending chronic people-pleasing habits.
I have a Master's degree from Pacific Lutheran University in Marriage and Family Therapy, and have been in practice for over 25 years. I am a Washington State designated as a Child Mental Health Specialist and a Registered Circle of Security Parent Educator. Over my years in practice, I have worked with families, couples, adolescents, and individuals. The goal of therapy is to help you understand yourself and others within a relationship. My goal is to help you see your behavior patterns at a processing level, so you may disrupt these patterns for new, healthy behaviors. For example, ending chronic people-pleasing habits.
Kaeden Schmidt
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Spokane, WA 99201 (Online Only)
Marriage and family therapists (MFTs) specialize in understanding and addressing the complex dynamics within relationships and family systems.
The ideal client for a marriage and family therapist is someone who is open to exploring their thoughts, emotions, and relationships in a supportive environment. This individual may be experiencing challenges within their marriage, family dynamics, or personal life, and they seek guidance to foster understanding and growth. This client values the importance of connection and is willing to engage in honest conversations about their experiences. They understand that relationships can be complex and are ready to confront difficult feelings with courage and vulnerability.
Marriage and family therapists (MFTs) specialize in understanding and addressing the complex dynamics within relationships and family systems.
The ideal client for a marriage and family therapist is someone who is open to exploring their thoughts, emotions, and relationships in a supportive environment. This individual may be experiencing challenges within their marriage, family dynamics, or personal life, and they seek guidance to foster understanding and growth. This client values the importance of connection and is willing to engage in honest conversations about their experiences. They understand that relationships can be complex and are ready to confront difficult feelings with courage and vulnerability.
The mental turmoil I experienced during my personal growth inspired me to become a mental health counselor. I aim to help individuals at different life stages facing various mental challenges. I am particularly passionate about working with teens, college students, and adults struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, marriage problems, and parenting issues.
The mental turmoil I experienced during my personal growth inspired me to become a mental health counselor. I aim to help individuals at different life stages facing various mental challenges. I am particularly passionate about working with teens, college students, and adults struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, marriage problems, and parenting issues.
I am a clinical fellow with the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and trained in Gottman therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT).
Are you frustrated and feeling hopeless in your relationships? Do you argue with your partner without solving or even understanding what the problem really is? I specialize in working with couples who are struggling to connect. If you are desperate for communication and building trust, counseling can make a big difference. Whether you are looking for an individual, couples, or a family therapist I can be helpful as you discover new answers to the frustrations that have become exhausting. Let me help you focus your energy on actually solving problems, being understood, and feeling peace in your life.
I am a clinical fellow with the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and trained in Gottman therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT).
Are you frustrated and feeling hopeless in your relationships? Do you argue with your partner without solving or even understanding what the problem really is? I specialize in working with couples who are struggling to connect. If you are desperate for communication and building trust, counseling can make a big difference. Whether you are looking for an individual, couples, or a family therapist I can be helpful as you discover new answers to the frustrations that have become exhausting. Let me help you focus your energy on actually solving problems, being understood, and feeling peace in your life.
I would love to help you find healing & happiness within yourself, in your marriage, or with your family.
Thank you for considering me to be the person who will walk alongside you in your journey toward mental and emotional health. You have found yourself on my page because you need help. Life is not easy, and can be particularly cruel to many. From the moment we begin our lives we start to build a toolbox full of tools to help us cope and move through our experiences and relationships. Sometimes the tools that we have may no longer be serving us and may actually be hurting us. It can be so difficult to see which tools may be keeping us from the life we want without the help of an unbiased and non-judgmental outside perspective.
I would love to help you find healing & happiness within yourself, in your marriage, or with your family.
Thank you for considering me to be the person who will walk alongside you in your journey toward mental and emotional health. You have found yourself on my page because you need help. Life is not easy, and can be particularly cruel to many. From the moment we begin our lives we start to build a toolbox full of tools to help us cope and move through our experiences and relationships. Sometimes the tools that we have may no longer be serving us and may actually be hurting us. It can be so difficult to see which tools may be keeping us from the life we want without the help of an unbiased and non-judgmental outside perspective.
Angela Pham Coaching
Counselor, MS, LMHC, P-MHC, RDN, CD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Spokane, WA 99204
My faith has been essential to seeing changes in my parenting and marriage.
I have been a therapist for over 12 years and love working with motivated clients! I provide a outside perspective, hope, and teach skills that improve relationships. My approach looks at how the role we played in our childhood, influences our current relationships, especially as a parent or spouse. I enjoy working with married couples who are experiencing conflict, especially while raising their children. I am also a certified perinatal therapist and enjoy supporting women in postpartum. Contact me if you want to live a more attuned and meaningful life and you want to see sustainable changes.
My faith has been essential to seeing changes in my parenting and marriage.
I have been a therapist for over 12 years and love working with motivated clients! I provide a outside perspective, hope, and teach skills that improve relationships. My approach looks at how the role we played in our childhood, influences our current relationships, especially as a parent or spouse. I enjoy working with married couples who are experiencing conflict, especially while raising their children. I am also a certified perinatal therapist and enjoy supporting women in postpartum. Contact me if you want to live a more attuned and meaningful life and you want to see sustainable changes.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate. My experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care, online and in person. I treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples. I specialize in areas including: depression, anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, ADHD, infertility, miscarriage and grief.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate. My experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care, online and in person. I treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples. I specialize in areas including: depression, anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, ADHD, infertility, miscarriage and grief.
Lindy Turner - Life Tango Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Spokane, WA 99202
I bring that passion to my work as a marriage and family therapist.
Life can take many a difficult turn. A sudden tragedy, abrupt life change, or physical loss can leave us not knowing how to handle the emotional distress. Sometimes we find ourselves struggling to cope in a relationship that once was beautiful. Young families with developing children can begin experiencing great conflict for no apparent reason. The anxiety and depression we feel because of past neglect, abuse, or trauma can become overwhelming even years after the fact. Some of us feel like we have always been broken. Good news! There is healing. There is hope. There is a brighter tomorrow with a new, joyful outlook on life.
I bring that passion to my work as a marriage and family therapist.
Life can take many a difficult turn. A sudden tragedy, abrupt life change, or physical loss can leave us not knowing how to handle the emotional distress. Sometimes we find ourselves struggling to cope in a relationship that once was beautiful. Young families with developing children can begin experiencing great conflict for no apparent reason. The anxiety and depression we feel because of past neglect, abuse, or trauma can become overwhelming even years after the fact. Some of us feel like we have always been broken. Good news! There is healing. There is hope. There is a brighter tomorrow with a new, joyful outlook on life.
Saara Abdalkhani
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Spokane, WA 99201 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate (LMFTA). What this means for our sessions is that I will provide a professional guiding hand for your individual, relationship, or family therapy journey. Your voice is extremely important and a vital piece of my practicing philosophy is that this will be a safe space for said voice to be uplifted through our work. Some of the theories we might concentrate on together are solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and experiential therapy. I also provide an affirming environment for queer, gender inclusive, and multiculturally competent care.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate (LMFTA). What this means for our sessions is that I will provide a professional guiding hand for your individual, relationship, or family therapy journey. Your voice is extremely important and a vital piece of my practicing philosophy is that this will be a safe space for said voice to be uplifted through our work. Some of the theories we might concentrate on together are solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and experiential therapy. I also provide an affirming environment for queer, gender inclusive, and multiculturally competent care.
’ll meet you where you are on your journey, offering the support you need to heal your marriage.
Unwanted pornography use, cheating, or infidelity can leave a couple feeling shattered, ashamed, and afraid. You love each other, yet there’s a part of your relationship that brings deep hurt, seeming impossible to overcome. Just when things improve, the pain resurfaces, and despite apologies, the effects linger. The betraying partner feels shame and regret; the hurt partner is caught in a painful cycle of reaching out and pulling back. You’re ready to confront the betrayal, rebuild trust, and create the relationship you’ve always wanted. You’re ready to feel safe and secure again. I want to help you get there.
’ll meet you where you are on your journey, offering the support you need to heal your marriage.
Unwanted pornography use, cheating, or infidelity can leave a couple feeling shattered, ashamed, and afraid. You love each other, yet there’s a part of your relationship that brings deep hurt, seeming impossible to overcome. Just when things improve, the pain resurfaces, and despite apologies, the effects linger. The betraying partner feels shame and regret; the hurt partner is caught in a painful cycle of reaching out and pulling back. You’re ready to confront the betrayal, rebuild trust, and create the relationship you’ve always wanted. You’re ready to feel safe and secure again. I want to help you get there.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA, MBA
Verified Verified
Spokane, WA 99204
A Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and an MBA have offered me a specialized integrated education in relationship fractures through a broad influential systemic lens to understand the context in which a person struggles: marriage, family, friendships, professional setting.
I am confident people can experience and live within healthy relationships showing up self-assured of who they are and how they communicate with the ability to create change and heal within themselves. My psychotherapy practice focuses on relationships. I enjoy helping people understand the complexities of their human interactions using simple words. I like to help people feel understood, look at their joys and pains, and be motivated to change which all leads to a life experiencing Jagged Joy.
A Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and an MBA have offered me a specialized integrated education in relationship fractures through a broad influential systemic lens to understand the context in which a person struggles: marriage, family, friendships, professional setting.
I am confident people can experience and live within healthy relationships showing up self-assured of who they are and how they communicate with the ability to create change and heal within themselves. My psychotherapy practice focuses on relationships. I enjoy helping people understand the complexities of their human interactions using simple words. I like to help people feel understood, look at their joys and pains, and be motivated to change which all leads to a life experiencing Jagged Joy.
Melanie Morlan @ Couples Therapy Spokane
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Spokane, WA 99203
I specialize with individuals who are struggling with relationship difficulties or in the aftermath of a breakup, Couples, Marriage, Adult Siblings, Parents and Pre- Marital Counseling.
it has taken me years of experience to gain the competency and passion I have today as a Couples Therapy Specialist and chances are, no matter what you are struggling with I can help. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is my life's work, and an effective, research-based protocol for helping couples recover from crisis, develop deeper connections, and learn a fail safe system for navigating relationships. I have committed my professional career to a high level of expertise and the ability to care deeply about my clients needs. I will give you exceptional care and support for your most important relationships.
I specialize with individuals who are struggling with relationship difficulties or in the aftermath of a breakup, Couples, Marriage, Adult Siblings, Parents and Pre- Marital Counseling.
it has taken me years of experience to gain the competency and passion I have today as a Couples Therapy Specialist and chances are, no matter what you are struggling with I can help. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is my life's work, and an effective, research-based protocol for helping couples recover from crisis, develop deeper connections, and learn a fail safe system for navigating relationships. I have committed my professional career to a high level of expertise and the ability to care deeply about my clients needs. I will give you exceptional care and support for your most important relationships.
Conner Schilling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spokane, WA 99218
Anxiety, depression, marital stress, family difficulties, and countless other obstacles can get in your way of flourishing.
Welcome! My name is Conner. I am passionate about stories, life being the greatest of them all. Sometimes along the way you feel stuck, trapped in a world that feels exhausting, confusing, even unbearable. These feelings may be new to you, whereby you find yourself in uncharted territory at a critical moment in time, unsure of what to do. Or perhaps you have found yourself in this position previously, wondering why these feelings keep resurfacing. The best part about this story of life is that what happens next has yet to be written.
Anxiety, depression, marital stress, family difficulties, and countless other obstacles can get in your way of flourishing.
Welcome! My name is Conner. I am passionate about stories, life being the greatest of them all. Sometimes along the way you feel stuck, trapped in a world that feels exhausting, confusing, even unbearable. These feelings may be new to you, whereby you find yourself in uncharted territory at a critical moment in time, unsure of what to do. Or perhaps you have found yourself in this position previously, wondering why these feelings keep resurfacing. The best part about this story of life is that what happens next has yet to be written.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist and Military service member I hold a deep passion for working with active duty, veteran, and first responder populations. It is my goal to create a safe and comfortable space for you to explore what is holding you back from connection with yourself, your loved ones, and the world around you. As your therapist I may ask you to step outside your comfort zone, sit with uncomfortable emotions, and practice skills. The beauty of the therapeutic relationship is that you are not alone in the serious or fun parts of growth. You will see my personality in our work together, and I hope I get to see yours!
As a Marriage and Family Therapist and Military service member I hold a deep passion for working with active duty, veteran, and first responder populations. It is my goal to create a safe and comfortable space for you to explore what is holding you back from connection with yourself, your loved ones, and the world around you. As your therapist I may ask you to step outside your comfort zone, sit with uncomfortable emotions, and practice skills. The beauty of the therapeutic relationship is that you are not alone in the serious or fun parts of growth. You will see my personality in our work together, and I hope I get to see yours!
Trauma Informed Therapies
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Spokane, WA 99201
Our team of Mental Health Counselors, Marriage Family Therapists and Clinical Social Workers offer a sincere welcome. We know it takes courage to step out of our comfort zones and embrace change. It is our desire to help those who are struggling to find the kind of life they long for. While trauma may not be something you are seeking direct services for, you can have the peace of knowing that all our staff are skilled in addressing trauma should it be or become a factor in treatment. Whether you are battling stress, anxiety, depression, or trying to find calm in the aftermath of trauma; we believe that peace and joy are possible.
Our team of Mental Health Counselors, Marriage Family Therapists and Clinical Social Workers offer a sincere welcome. We know it takes courage to step out of our comfort zones and embrace change. It is our desire to help those who are struggling to find the kind of life they long for. While trauma may not be something you are seeking direct services for, you can have the peace of knowing that all our staff are skilled in addressing trauma should it be or become a factor in treatment. Whether you are battling stress, anxiety, depression, or trying to find calm in the aftermath of trauma; we believe that peace and joy are possible.
Chui-Tan Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Spokane, WA 99201 (Online Only)
As a former professional musician and teacher for 25 years, I have witnessed the increasing stress that people face in our hyper-competitive society. As an immigrant, I have also experienced the adjustment stress of being in a new culture, and being in a biracial marriage, I understand the challenges of bringing 2 cultures together. My aim is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space to explore with clients their challenges in life. The theoretical approaches I use in therapy are Attachment Therapy, Bowen family systems theory, and other client-centered modalities.
As a former professional musician and teacher for 25 years, I have witnessed the increasing stress that people face in our hyper-competitive society. As an immigrant, I have also experienced the adjustment stress of being in a new culture, and being in a biracial marriage, I understand the challenges of bringing 2 cultures together. My aim is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space to explore with clients their challenges in life. The theoretical approaches I use in therapy are Attachment Therapy, Bowen family systems theory, and other client-centered modalities.
Hello! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I enjoy working with motivated couples who are tired of repeating negative cycles within their relationship/ marriage. I’m dedicated to helping my couples identify & stop those cycles and increase security, intimacy and communication. I also work with individual adults and teens who find themselves struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, challenging life transitions, relationships and more. I’m passionate about providing a safe space for my clients to unpack their thoughts and feelings and find confidence as they discover and connect to their most authentic selves.
Hello! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I enjoy working with motivated couples who are tired of repeating negative cycles within their relationship/ marriage. I’m dedicated to helping my couples identify & stop those cycles and increase security, intimacy and communication. I also work with individual adults and teens who find themselves struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, challenging life transitions, relationships and more. I’m passionate about providing a safe space for my clients to unpack their thoughts and feelings and find confidence as they discover and connect to their most authentic selves.
Payton's Place Safe Space
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT, DACC
Verified Verified
Spokane, WA 99201 (Online Only)
As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, this opportunity has given me an understanding of how to provide psychoeducation, psychotherapy as well as trauma-informed systemic approaches to helping others make positive changes in their lives for a better future in the state of California and Washington St. It is my goal to help my clients gain the tools they need to flourish, and I can provide whatever is needed to help my patients and clients grow. I use CBT and DBT as my primary psychotherapy tools, as well as a systemic approach that involves the use of Genograms so that a family or the patient can gain a deeper understanding.
As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, this opportunity has given me an understanding of how to provide psychoeducation, psychotherapy as well as trauma-informed systemic approaches to helping others make positive changes in their lives for a better future in the state of California and Washington St. It is my goal to help my clients gain the tools they need to flourish, and I can provide whatever is needed to help my patients and clients grow. I use CBT and DBT as my primary psychotherapy tools, as well as a systemic approach that involves the use of Genograms so that a family or the patient can gain a deeper understanding.
We are all on a journey toward deeper healing and connection. My passion is to help couples and individuals experience more satisfying relationships and personal wholeness. I am an empathic, dynamic therapist ready to come alongside people from all walks of life in the sojourn through seasons of growth, challenge, and change. My areas of interest include pre- marital and couples therapy, individual identity development, spiritual and faith issues, family growth, parenting, and child/teen issues. I am also certified in PREPARE/ENRICH, a program for pre- marital and marital couples.
We are all on a journey toward deeper healing and connection. My passion is to help couples and individuals experience more satisfying relationships and personal wholeness. I am an empathic, dynamic therapist ready to come alongside people from all walks of life in the sojourn through seasons of growth, challenge, and change. My areas of interest include pre- marital and couples therapy, individual identity development, spiritual and faith issues, family growth, parenting, and child/teen issues. I am also certified in PREPARE/ENRICH, a program for pre- marital and marital couples.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.