Trauma Focused Therapists in Spokane, WA

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.

You may feel like you're on autopilot, struggling to connect with others or find joy in life. Whether due to early childhood trauma, midlife loss, or pre and post-psychedelic journey challenges, these issues deeply affect your life. Many of my clients experience persisting feelings of emptiness, disconnection, and frustration. The reality is, we need to heal through relationship, that is our work together. You desire change, wanting to feel joyful, at peace, and fulfilled, breaking free from the cycle of hopelessness. You deserve to feel alive, purposeful and experience thriving, instead of trapped in survival patterns.

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.

Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? Find unwavering support at Life Directions Counseling. Guided by Dr. Bethy, our interns, Emily and Kassie, offer personalized individual and couples therapy. Whether it's personal struggles or relationship issues, we provide a safe haven for self-exploration and growth. In couples therapy, we specialize in fostering communication, trust, and intimacy, guiding you to rebuild and strengthen your connection. Life's setbacks are opportunities for renewal, and we firmly believe in that journey. Join us as we embark on the pursuit of a positive and balanced life together.

You are ready for more-fulfilling relationships and a rewarding life; you're ready for change. If you are looking for a caring, private and confidential environment where you can identify and explore the topics that may be getting in the way of what you want, we might be a great match for one another to complete your therapeutic services. Together, we can begin developing insight and the tools you need to implement life changes and achieve your goals using methods proven to work, called evidence-based practices. While I am not accepting new clients, the clinicians in my practice have openings!

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

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.

I have worked with every population ranging from 4 years old to 60. I specialize in working on reducing stress, understanding triggers, working on dealing with everyday life issues. I have experience on anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, divorce, and post partum depression. I am a very empathetic and understanding person, I work at your pace and help you set the goals you want for your therapy. This is about what YOU want for yourself.

I created Beyond Mountains Counseling with the goal to intentionally give space to each person that comes into my office. My goal is to have everyone I interact with feel seen, heard and on the path they desire after our sessions. You're the expert in your life and I hope I can be someone you trust to walk alongside to help guide you and give you ideas on next steps.

Do you feel stuck in patterns that are no longer serving you? Do you want to be more fulfilled at work and home? Do you have a history of trauma or abuse that is impacting your daily life? Wherever you are in your journey, I am here to support you with a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space. My goal is to help you understand yourself and to develop practical skills that align with your values and empower you to live a more gratifying life.

People seek therapy for many different reasons. Whether it is exploring difficulties from childhood or current life stressors, being curious about our behaviors and emotions can help us cultivate authenticity and increased self-compassion. Traumatic experiences can greatly shape the way we view the world and ourselves, and leave us feeling “stuck”. I enjoy working with individuals seeking guidance in healing from and understanding these experiences to help them lead the lives they desire.

As a therapist, I am committed to individual and collective healing, operating from the belief that people change in the presence of other people. This is what makes the therapeutic experience so transformative – the relational work of therapy provides a new context where, together with a safe other, you can seek to understand and unlearn old patterns that no longer serve you, while learning to navigate through your inner and outer world with more courage and comfort. I work to create shared experiences based in curiosity and safety, speaking to the parts of you and your story that may feel stuck or alone.

I am extremely passionate about working with Neurodivergent individuals, including but not limited to, children, teens, and young adults. I hope to help individuals who struggle to identify and utilize the strengths within themselves. I would love to support those who struggle processing, identifying, and coping with emotions and building healthy and meaningful relationships. I am not able to work with individuals actively engaging in self harm or experiencing suicidal or homicidal ideation.

Is anxiety or depression holding you back from meeting your goals? I believe individuals need to feel safe and heard in order to heal. My goal is to help you identify your wounds that continue to impact your life. I use an empathetic approach in my practice. No matter what stage of life you are in, it can be life-changing to have someone help you process your experiences and emotions. By processing these wounds, we can work together to establish a healthy sense of self-worth. Whether you are experiencing Grief, Loss of a relationship, Parenting issues, and or challenges in relationships, I would be honored to walk beside you.

You have been designed and created for excellence. This may not feel true at the moment, but you can borrow my belief for awhile. Have you found yourself frustrated that you can't live the life that you have imagined? I’m right there with you… and let me tell you, there is hope. Perhaps you struggle with self-criticism, shame, self-hatred, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, or even high levels of productivity that have all impacted your life and relationships in an uncomfortable way. You may even feel beyond help or that your life will never be what you would like it to be.

Accepting new clients summer 2024! As a seasoned therapist, I am deeply committed to providing each and every client with a specialized experience that honors their whole person. This includes their lived experiences, the intertwined systems which impact their lives, their core values, their belief systems and their intersecting identities.

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.

Accepting NEW clients - Parents, Young Adults, Adults. If you're a parent struggling to understand and help your child with behavior challenges, Oppositional Defiance, Asperger's, Autism or Anxiety, let's work together toward real change using skillls of understanding, empathy, connection, and collaborative problem-solving. We'll explore exciting new ways to parent that move away from conflict, time-outs, and consequences, so you and your child can move forward more cooperatively in a healthier and happier direction.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of life, struggling with relationships, or battling anxiety and depression? I'm Kassie, a devoted and compassionate therapist here to assure you that you're not alone. Life throws curveballs, and it's okay to feel lost; it's normal. I would love to assist you through navigating life's twists in individual or couples therapy. I believe in the transformative power of human connections. Whether it's relationship issues or the shadows of depression and anxiety, I offer a safe haven.