Female Therapists in Vancouver Heights, Vancouver, WA

Hello! My name is Alissa Schober. I am passionate about helping children, teens, adults, and parent-child relationships heal and grow through their trauma and chronic stress experiences. My practice focuses on helping those I work with heal from trauma, such as sexual and physical abuse, neglect, and witnessing domestic violence. I also help clients learn to cope with mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression. I use evidence-based practices such as EMDR, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and child-parent psychotherapy, focusing on nurturing a sense of safety, self-compassion, understanding, and connection.

I have worked with individuals, couples, families, and groups. My current focus is primarily on people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, attachment, life transitions, trauma, family and other interpersonal issues. I use a highly respectful approach in helping my clients address their issues and build effective coping and communication skills. This can include identifying and shifting limiting patterns (based on experiences of the past) that have continued to influence their present-day emotions, attitudes, interactions, expectations, and decisions. I work with each individual in a way that empowers them to stay in charge of their own therapeutic process.

Reflecting on my own counseling practice, I have discovered the overwhelming strength and healing power of human connectedness which is an essential cornerstone of my therapeutic counseling relationships. Life is a journey filled with both opportunities and challenges. When daily life and/or life transitions seem too overwhelming, the guidance and support provided from a trusted professional who is empathetic and objective can be informative, empowering, and restorative. I use cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic interventions to help clients discover how conscious and unconscious thoughts impact emotions and behaviors. In addition, I draw from a variety of counseling theories to meet each client's individual needs.

In a world that is habitually fast-paced and anonymous, it is easy to lose connection with ourselves and each other. Are you feeling disconnected or stuck? Like the parts of your life are out of sync? Having difficulties in relationships? Typically, I work with people experiencing disconnection and "stuck" feelings which often show up during times of transition and change within the context of significant relationships including parents, partners, children and friends. I also work with people around the stuck places connected to various trauma experiences.

As a counselor, my role is to create a safe environment where you can feel secure and supported. My style is respectful, warm and interactive. I value a strong therapeutic alliance as a basis for personal and behavioral change and emotional growth. When working with teens, I find collaborating with caregivers to be most effective in fostering growth and positive change. I also find it essential working with adolescents to build a strong rapport as a foundation to further enhance the therapeutic process.

I have been a counselor for almost 20 years. I have worked in the addiction field and with couples and families helping them to resolve issues between couples and family members. I also have worked with people who have co-dependency issues, anxiety issues, post traumatic stress disorder, and depression. I am moved into my own private practice in June 2015. I am currently a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Chemical Dependency Proffessional, in Washington State and now am licensed in Kansas and have moved my practice to Kansas, but can continue to work with people in Washington State online.

I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in trauma, anxiety, multicultural counseling, and women's health. I provide psychotherapy to adults, and couples who are coping with a variety of different concerns including PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, spirituality, and other life transitions. I believe in providing a safe, open, and collaborative environment for you to approach and explore your concerns. Therapy is a journey. You choose your destination, but I can help you develop the tools you need to overcome your barriers, move towards holistic wellness, and find a value driven authentic life path.

Are you often sad, stuck, angry, or anxious? Do to struggle with intrusive thoughts, hopelessness, alienation, constant fear, or bad dreams? Is your relationship in crisis? Through therapy, you can find relief, a new perspective, positive coping strategies, and a greater sense of well being. At Licensed Psychology Associates, I provide a confidential relationship and compassionate expertise for you to heal and grow through mental and emotional pain. I support you in tapping into your own capacity to recover and experience greater joy and compassion for yourself and others.

Do you find yourself struggling to break unhealthy cycles, no matter what you do? You may be fed up with your own inability to cope and connect well with others, feeling full of shame and regret. You might not even remember a time when things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to find some clarity. You’re ready to start feeling confident and secure in your own skin. Most of all, you’re ready to find the empowerment you need to turn over a new leaf.

Ollie Gibson-Lavell, LCSW Ollie Gibson-Lavell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Washington who has been practicing since 2022. Ollie believes in focusing on the positive aspects of your reality as you creatively engage with the challenges of daily life. She utilizes a humanist, integrative, solution focus, trauma-informed approach to enhance the daily living experience of those impacted with Co-Occurring Disorders (Mental Health and SUD and other Disorders) and their families. Outside of work, Ollie enjoys engaging with others and watching plants and butterflies transform on their journey.

It is my priority to provide clients with an authentic and safe environment to express vulnerable feelings which may be painful or difficult to navigate alone. Seeking therapy can be a vulnerable and courageous step in the process of self-growth. I offer a non-judgmental and empathetic environment for individuals and couples to work through the complex emotional experiences that come with life.

I have a special interest in helping you discover what is truly possible for yourself and your life. Maybe you've found yourself in a cycle that you can't seem to get out of, missing out on what makes your life truly vital. I work closely with individuals who are struggling with life transitions, work-related stress, relationship issues, depression and anxiety. My goal is to walk alongside you as you reflect and make connections that propel your life forward in the direction that you want while gaining the tools to sustain it.

Have you been feeling lost, overwhelmed, or out of control lately? Is there a voice in your head telling you you are not good enough and can’t handle what life has to bring? Good therapy gives us a space where we can safely talk about our hopes and fears while we lay down a strong foundation from which we can build our future dreams. I believe in everyone’s ability to heal themselves and would love to partner with you on your journey of self discovery.

Deciding to begin therapy takes courage. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the key to growth and change. As your therapist, I work to create a space in which you are free to be yourself more fully. I will work closely with you to understand yourself and your life on a deep level. Together, we will explore your thoughts, feelings, relationships, and behaviors, working to uncover what is often out of our awareness, and patterns in our lives. This process can feel daunting and unsettling, requiring patience and perseverance, but can lead to symptom relief and meaningful change.

We have availability! I am the owner and Clinical Supervisor of Magnolia Behavioral and Holistic Health. As your clinician, I will provide a warm, safe, non judgmental space. My therapeutic perspective is a holistic and health minded approach to counseling while focusing on client’s individual needs. My approach may include some humor (at appropriate times), validate clients, witness their feelings, and to truly hear what they are experiencing. My specializations include trauma, grief/loss, women’s and teen issues.

As a Recovery Coach my aim is to meet you where you are, and to let you know that wherever you are is normal. I am able to engage clients outside the confines of traditional clinical practice, providing support where there might currently be gaps in your care. This can look like: Meeting in the community—whether you need support going to a recovery meeting or you want encouragement while eating a meal. Sharing my own experiences with mental health, sobriety, and eating disorder recovery. Long and short-term goal setting, and hands-on support taking steps to achieve those goals.

I am passionate about serving individuals who seek support, a place to be vulnerable and the opportunity to grow. My work focuses on adults who are struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, body image and eating disorders, or significant life changes, such as a career switch, grief or a relationship shift. Just as many pieces make up the whole of a person's life, there are many components that make up a successful experience with counseling. The therapeutic journey begins from a place of trust and support. My techniques come from a combination of Solutions Focused, DBT, Family Systems and somatic therapy.

Elizabeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has been practicing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) since 2019. She received her Masters in Social Work from Walla Walla University and worked as a medical social worker before coming to LifeStance. Elizabeth uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy collaboratively with clients. She believes that using warmth, authenticity, and humor creates an atmosphere of connection, safety and the vulnerability which develops a therapeutic relationship that supports growth.

Katie Yung is a Licensed Professional Substance Use Disorder Counselor with 2 years of experience specializing in helping clients reach their goals. Katie treats patients between the ages of 3-90 utilizing a Person Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing in her approach with clients. In her free time, Katie, enjoys spending time on her paddleboard in the lake, gardening, or baking with her family. Katie has a Bachelors in Social Science from Washington State University focused on psychology and addiction.