Trauma Focused Therapists in Spokane, WA

My therapeutic approach focuses on holistic healing and personal empowerment through individual awareness and processing within a healing environment. Through unconditional positive regard, compassion, and building resiliency, I believe that therapy can be a foundation for change, as well as foster hope. My counseling approach is eclectic, focusing on a person's infinite self-worth, as well as psycho-social background. I specialize in working with individuals who are suffering from the human experience and believe we all deserve a safe space to work through adversity with a safe other. My hope is to be that safe comforting other.

I work with women who carry the weight of their negative childhood experiences into their adult lives. These experiences can manifest as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or a general sense of being stuck or frozen. When ignored or not dealt with, these deep, impactful experiences from childhood and adolescence eat away at us despite "knowing better" as adults on what to do or how to manage our symptoms. My clients are finding healing from their pasts, finding their voice, and re-discovering who they are and where they want to go in life. I hope to support you, too.

Looking for help and support for yourself or someone you care very much about? Whether you are trying to recover from something difficult, are trying to improve your relationships with others, or improve your mental health, it takes courage to seek help or to make a change. My goal as a therapist is to help others discover their strengths, as well as learn new skills to help overcome life's obstacles. I can assist in building a toolbox of healthy coping skills for successful emotional regulation and help develop insight and awareness needed to grow and find peace.

You’ve been feeling overwhelmed for a while. You’ve told yourself that if you just try a little harder or wait a little longer, your life will feel more in control. But if you’re being honest with yourself, the more time passes, the worse you feel. You’re starting to feel hopeless and you aren’t sure what to do next. You know it’s time to make a change. Going it alone hasn’t been working. You know you want to take back control of your life, but you aren’t quite sure how. You are starting to wonder if counseling could help you stop struggling and start enjoying your life.

I work with adults of all ages and youths ages 14-19. I am credentialed in addictions counseling and understand how this may influence some of my clients. I love helping clients resolve trauma pain and the issues that come with that. I have helped clients suffering with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders. You can make friends with the voices. Clients suffering from self-harming behaviors are some of my favorite people. The relationship with them grows as they learn new ways to direct and release their pain. You are not alone.

I am passionate about working with people through a variety of diagnoses and life circumstances. Whether you are going through a difficult transition, overcoming a trauma, coping with anxiety or depression or just want to become more self aware and live into your fullest potential, I am here to help process and give tools for healing and health.

People achieve the most evolution when they feel seen, valued, and heard. This is what I strive to accomplish. My most important work is supporting others in elevating and reaching their full potential. One of my favorite things is seeing people succeed! I love witnessing people gain confidence in themselves, heal from their pain, replace unhelpful thinking patterns, and work toward their personal goals. I strongly believe that all people are capable of growth and change, no matter where they came from, or what they have been through.

I'm licensed in WA, ID & MT. I'm an AAMFT Supervisor Candidate. Burdens of trauma can impact your love life, work life, friendships, and how you see yourself in the world. Each person is doing the very best they can. Within you are strengths I want to build on. Working together we will come up with strategies tailored to you. I work with military families, couples, adults, teens, and foster youth with various challenges (ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar, social difficulties, etc.) I provide private pay for family/reunification therapy.

Sometimes life just really sucks and we need someone to help support, empower, and encourage us through the hard times. I would love to be that person for you. I focus on coming from a trauma informed, strengths based lens that keeps you in control as we partner together to figure out what works best for you.

Are you looking to feel heard and understood? With acceptance and care, you are supported here. I have experience working with adults, teens, tweens, and children who were overcoming anxiety, ADHD, OCD, depression, trauma, addiction, post-concussive syndrome (TBI), career struggles, and disruptive life events (divorce or loss). Since graduating high school in 1995, I have been actively engaged in my own practice of emotional release and movement therapy to overcome my own childhood traumas.

I am a clinical psychologist with a Doctorate in Psychology. I enjoy working with people seeking deep personal growth. I help people with a variety of mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, and relationship issues. One of my speciality areas is treating people with trauma and dissociation. I also have a Master's Degree in Theology meaning that I can help people who struggle with a combination of mental health and spiritual problems. I use interventions such as: CBT to help clarify thoughts and emotions; Gestalt Therapy and EMDR to treat deeper pain; and Clinical Hypnosis to redirect difficult behaviors.

As a parent, you're deeply invested in your child's well-being, constantly ensuring their needs are met. Yet, it's disheartening when you see them struggling emotionally or behaviorally, leaving you feeling anxious and questioning your own abilities. Parenting is undeniably challenging, full of unexpected hurdles that can leave you feeling out of your depth. Seeking help is a sign of strength, and you are here because you're ready to make a positive change for your child. You're committed to helping your child gain confidence, emotional intelligence, and grit. Let's embark on this journey together.

Is your teenager struggling to cope with life's challenges, or have you experienced a traumatic event that has cast a shadow over your life? I specialize in helping adolescents and young adults navigate these difficult times. My approach emphasizes creating a safe space for everyone where we can explore your experiences together. Through trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices, we can work towards building resilience and hope.

We all have moments in life where the weight of our struggles feels too much to handle. If you are reading this, you have likely felt the exhaustion and heartache life can bring. The good news is you don’t have to carry this weight on your own. I work to create a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate environment where you can feel wholly accepted and cared for just as you are. Together, we will go on a journey of self-exploration where we identify and examine the hurts that have led you to where you are today. It is in this work together that true healing and peace can be found.

I am client-centered & appreciate a holistic view of each client (body, mind, spirit). My focus is traditional "talk therapy" with a strengths perspective that allows for clients' insight, and I use wisdom garnered from training in Native American spirituality, a study and practice of yoga, and Christianity. Some of my specialties are: depression, grief & loss, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship and workplace issues, the GLBTQ community, and life transitions. I am a Certified Trauma Treatment Specialist.

We all need support throughout our lives, and you may be looking for an additional resource to help you process lived experiences, problem-solve, or understand yourself in a deeper way. You may be struggling with anxiety, the challenges of caregiving, work stress and burnout, relationship challenges, or working through grief, loss, or bereavement. You want to engage in healthy coping skills and develop self-care habits to better support the vision you have for your life.

Parenting is hard. Like, really REALLY hard. I know we've all been there....feeling isolated, alone, and like we are failing ourselves and our children. But if you are here now, reading this, you are actively looking for new ways to parent and interact with your children. And that's huge! We know through decades of research that caregiver/parent self-reflection is the single greatest catalyst for positive change, in addition to feeling connected to and supported by others. That is where Circle of Security Parenting comes in! Learning how to identify and meet the emotional needs of our children, while staying balanced ourselves.

Hello! Life is full of challenges and can be difficult to manage at times. Are you struggling emotionally and needing some support and ready to take back your life? If this is the case, I would like to establish a therapeutic relationship with you, by helping you reach your goal in a confidential and safe space.

My goal is to give my clients a safe space to be themselves, a strong therapeutic relationship, and a positive environment where they won’t have a fear of judgment.