Trauma Focused Therapists in Spokane, WA

Are you experiencing a major change or stressor in your life? Are you having trouble making decisions or formulating a plan? Life has a way of confusing even the most well-laid plans. It can help to have someone there to listen, to accept and to help make sense out of the confusion. I want to help you clarify your goals and values so that you can overcome life's obstacles.

Are you concerned with a personal issue, overwhelmed by stress or worries, burdened by depression or anxiety? Are you trying to deal with a traumatic event in your life, past sexual abuse or emotional abuse? Are you struggling with family or relationship conflicts? Everyone encounters situations when one feels lost, unable to cope, or needs support and guidance. If you're looking for relief from pain; compassionate, nonjudgmental support and guidance; hope for improvement; and lasting change, counseling can help! Research shows that therapy can lead to increased happiness, productive coping mechanisms, fulfilling relationships and improved physical health.

It takes a lot of courage to seek out counseling. My goal is to create a safe place for you to feel heard, valued and validated. I am passionate about working with you to provide you with the necessary skills and support that will allow you to navigate life when it gets tough. Every person has the capacity to grow through these challenges that life presents us with, and as your therapist, I will support and guide you through this process.

Whether you are a parent dealing with child who is acting out or an individual suffering from depression or anxiety I believe I can partner with you to find answers. I work closely with with children, adolescents and families to help them figure out how to lead happy healthier lives. Life is hard and sometimes you just need someone there to come along side you and help you get back on your feet. I believe in a person centered approach to counseling that is focused and driven by the individual needs of each client.

It can be so difficult to open up to new people and build the trust needed for therapy. My focus is on creating a calming, safe environment that will support you in developing new skills and meeting your goals. In my experience, a healthy, working relationship has been key to creating an opportunity for my clients to improve their mental health. I specialize in providing therapy to children, but also have experience working with adolescents and young adults.

If you are a parent or caregiver who is having a difficult time finding support for your children or teens during this time, I want you to know I am here to help. I provide a warm and caring relationship where children and families can express themselves, grow independently, adjust to life's difficult circumstances and find a way to navigate relationships both in and out of the family. I specialize in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, and ego state therapy in my practice but am experienced in a variety of therapies and want to ensure children and their families feel supported in whatever therapy model is chosen.

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 am a Marriage and Family therapist who cares deeply about people. I am invested in helping my clients discover themselves and cultivate fulfilling relationships with others. I work with teens, individual adults, and couples. I want to help however I can on your journey toward health.

I want to help persons that are ready to do the work to heal from their history of hurt and pain.

As a queer therapist and current PhD student in clinical sexology, I bring a deep understanding and specialized expertise to my practice. My areas of focus include LGBTQ-related issues, men's issues, sex, substance use disorder, trauma, and working with sexual offenders, both juveniles and adults. My approach is compassionate and client-centered, ensuring a safe space for healing and growth.

My clients are usually stuck between the vision they have of who they want to be, and the reality of how they think and feel; I offer skilled complex trauma therapy to help heal from pain of the past, allowing clients to become the whole and happy versions of themselves they can be, turning their envisioned selves into reality. My clients come from diverse backgrounds; are usually working through childhood or relationship pain; and are courageously facing their past. I help clients conquer complex PTSD, depression, anxiety, and chronic mental health challenges like bipolar disorder.

I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression and trauma related disorders. I offer a unique perspective specifically for law enforcement, military and first responders and their families, as well as pregnancy, post-partum, and the journey of motherhood. My passion is for those serving and raising our communities, those who grapple with crisis, traumas of others, and/or their own traumas. I provide a safe place to debrief these experiences, identify tools to manage the aftermath, and an avenue to continue serving with pride.

Sometimes life does not go in the direction you may have hoped, and you may face suffering, feeling broken, and other challenging circumstances, without always knowing how to handle them. Whether you're dealing with a difficult relationship, trauma, anxiety, grief & loss or spiritually feeling there are obstacles in the way, I will come alongside you to help you get to where you want to be.

My mission is to help clients realign and improve their mental, emotional, and physical health by choosing healthy change. With a mix of practical skills and a sense of humor, I help clients explore current concerns while considering past difficulties and negative patterns. I believe the client has the power to change their thoughts and behaviors. My counseling techniques serve to support and guide those changes.

I am a Certified Attachment Focused Therapist with 25 years of experience working with individuals who's lives have have been touched by foster care and adoption. I specialize in the treatment of attachment issues/disorders, trauma, and pre/post adoption issues for children, adults and all members of the adoption triad, using a variety of evidence based and promising practice techniques including EMDR, Attachment/Trauma Focused Therapy, Theraplay (R), IFS and other relevant therapeutic modalities. I work collaboratively with my clients to assure a safe space to be seen and heard on the path toward healing hearts and minds.

At times the challenges life puts before us can become overwhelming. I believe that by working together we can overcome these challenges. I have had over 25 years experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and families. I have focused on depression, anxiety, grief/loss, obsessive compulsive disorders, stress management, PTSD and a variety of other behavioral and emotional issues. In my practice I utilize a variety of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. In addition I am a Certified Anxiety Specialist.

I have experience working with women, Christian's, and those who have experienced long-term stress and trauma who may be feeling overwhelmed with life's stressors. Sometimes we find ourselves wanting to find the light at the end of a dark tunnel and be our optimal selves again.

Do you ever feel that you’re living in the past? The thoughts, memories, and dreams keep coming back? You always feel like something bad is going to happen? These are some of the affects of trauma. Others can include panic attacks, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders. Unfortunately we can't talk (or logic) our way out of our body and brain's response to trauma, and often we leave talk therapy feeling like we're spinning our wheels. There is good news: we can help your brain and body heal from trauma so that the past can STAY in the past. Healing is possible, and I’m excited to work with you.

I am an open book that listens and shares. Your concerns, challenges, and aspirations matter deeply to me. By listening attentively and with empathy, I strive to truly understand your needs and goals. This allows me to tailor my approach to best support you on your journey. I work with clients who suffer with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, Low Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence, Trauma and Abuse. Pre and Adolescent teens dealing with academic pressure, family dynamics, processing emotions, Bullying and peer pressure, Identity and Self-Discovery and Sexual Health. Black women navigating their Blackness in todays society.