Therapists in Esther Short, Vancouver, WA

COUPLES! Are you feeling more like roommates than lovers? Having a difficult time relating to one another? Take comfort in knowing that you are not alone. All couples go through phases in their relationship. Sometimes couples have a difficult time moving from one phase to another and need assistance in gaining momentum. Negotiating life as a couple can be difficult. Most people want to feel connected, cared for, and understood by their mate. Sometimes it feels as though there are two strangers living together. If this is you do not lose hope...

Are you feeling lonely in your marriage and get in fights often? Do you desire to tackle life as a team but don't know how? Are you working on rebuilding trust with your spouse? Call me today to learn how and what to do connect and build a strong bond. When we are connected we have less anxiety and fear.

I am especially passionate about working with teens and adults who are navigating trauma, dissociation, eating disorders, and/or any experience of marginalization. For me, it’s an honor to walk alongside you in your wellness journey, and you can expect me to meet you wherever you are in the process with a nonjudgmental stance. I bring warmth and an authentic enthusiasm to witnessing you as already whole, just as you are.

Are you ready to let go go old habits and ways of thought that shackle you? Would you like to move through your stuck places, your anxiety and your depression? Many people believe they are stuck in anxiety and depression when what they are really dealing with is a spiritual crisis. Once we bring in a level of work that acknowledges the very real struggles that they are dealing with, people begin to heal in new ways.

Shame, guilt, hiding from those around you or who you really are? Are you tired of living a lie? Are you tired of constantly feeling like you can’t be your most authentic self? Do you feel as though you ruin or sabotage all your close relationships? All the while you are feeling low self esteem, less than genuine, or are just plain tired from hiding. Not only are you welcome, but you will find quick relief of finally feeling understood with me.

A warm "hello" to you! Are you navigating relationship issues and seeking guidance on communication and conflict resolution? Do have ADHD and seeking support and strategies to cope effectively in daily life? Have you experienced trauma and are you looking for a therapist that understands the complexities of trauma? What about dealing with anxiety, depression or facing significant life stressors or changes, such as career transitions, relationship changes or major life events? These are all areas I specialize in as a clinical therapist.

Therapy is a space meant to be collaborative. Throughout your commitment to the therapeutic process, I'll invite you to take on the role of “co-expert." My focus is meeting you however, you are showing up and making sure you feel empowered and informed with your experiences. By living meaningfully in the present you can learn to break free from past experiences, trauma, and concerns for the future. Living with intention encourages you to act with purpose and passion for your benefit and the benefit of society.

People come to me usually for one of two reasons: (1) things are going well but they want to grow and evolve, (2) things are hard because of a past traumatic experience or a current situation, and healing and change is needed. Symptoms often include anxiety, depression, issues related to trauma, anger, grief and relationship issues. I work from a depth psychological perspective which means that I address the cause of symptoms as much as the symptoms themselves.

I provide an inclusive space for gender identity exploration and affirmation. All people deserve to embrace their inherent worth and dignity, I encourage and support people as they grow into living fully as their authentic self. EMDR trained, I assist people reprocess their trauma in an accepting and validating space to reduce symptoms of PTSD and regain confidence in their sense of safety. I I offer support and skills for individuals with mental health conditions including Bipolar I and psychosis for symptom reduction, stabilization and maintenance.

I strive to put clients at ease with a warm, casual, down-to-earth style. I am passionate about fat liberation, Health at Every Size (HAES), anti-racism, and queer liberation. Clients with panic attacks, worries, and social anxiety will especially feel at peace. Many people who come to see me also struggle with depression, infertility, and disordered eating. My style of therapy is supportive, collaborative, and non-judgmental. Together, we'll develop practical tools to manage anxiety and cultivate emotional resilience. My style of therapy is supportive, collaborative, and non-judgmental.

Have you experienced a loss? Are you grieving and haven't seemed to be able to move forward in your life? Perhaps you have just gone through a divorce, a bad break-up, or have begun the difficult journey of walking beside a loved one on their journey through Dementia/Alzheimer's. The Grief Recovery Method (GRM) is an action orientated program designed to help an individual like you complete the relationship to pain, isolation, and loneliness caused by a significant loss. It provides a method of releasing unfinished business which then allows you, the griever, to more forward towards a more healthy, joyful, and productive life.

I believe that every person can thrive. I work with individuals, children, and their families to learn how to manage their thoughts and emotions in healthy ways.

Reasons for seeking therapy are unique to each of us; we may suffer due to difficult relationships, grief, loss, neglect or may just feel lost, stuck, or empty. Symptoms, such as anxiety and depression, hold information for us and can be invitations to growth that lead to new ways of knowing ourselves. Regular encounters of support, validation, and connection in a non-judgmental environment allow us to explore and sort out the chaos that comes at us and churns within us daily.

Are you seeking a path towards more positive life choices? Feeling trapped in a vortex of poor decisions? Maybe you're looking for assistance in establishing boundaries with your partner, or perhaps you're simply feeling adrift and in need of guidance. Regardless of your circumstances, I'm here to steer you towards an improved life. As a seasoned Military Veteran and accredited Life Coach, Recovery Coach, and Substance Abuse Counselor, I've dedicated myself to enabling individuals to unlock their full potential since 2005.

I work with children, adolescents and families. This includes family conflict, reunification therapy, and divorce. I work from a strengths based perspective, using the skills and strengths that an individual already posses to assist in managing current challenge(s) and identified goals. My work is brief in nature, I believe that most people possess the skills they need to improve their lives, but can use some guidance, education or simply some support in order to apply those skills correctly.

I have been practicing in Oregon since 1985. I am very open, honest and interactive. I enjoy what I do and to see clients being empowered to make a difference for themselves in their lives, is my reward. I am bilingual and speak Farsi. I have worked with individuals, couples, families and teenagers of all cultures. Being culturally different has given me a more of a perspective to allow more understanding and compassion in helping others.

A Traumatic experience is like an injury and can have a long lasting effect and impact the way you perceive and interact in the world. Individuals experiencing trauma may have difficulty regulating emotions such as anger, anxiety, sadness and easily feel overwhelmed, numb and shut down. Trauma not only affects our relationship with ourselves but impacts our relationship with others. I am also a TFMR Mom that had a Stillbirth. I am passionate about serving other parents who have experienced TFMR, Stillbirth and Child loss at any point. The grief that accompanies this loss is tremendous and isolating. I am here to help.

** NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**I work with parents and children, married couples and individuals. I am interested in evaluating the whole person within their systems including, primary attachment relationships, implicit and explicit messages that adults received as children, the stress/ disease connection, looking at maladaptive patterns established in childhood that need to be corrected to return to the authentic self. I use the work of Gabor Mate, MD and Dan Siegel, MD in my treatment of individuals and families.

I deeply believe in the human capacity for growth in the face of incredible adversity. Pain is oftentimes inevitable, but suffering is optional. For those brave enough to reach out for support in trying times, I offer a new way to draw upon inner strengths and reframe how you relate to your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. My aim is to compassionately work with you to understand your concerns and their impact.