Therapists in Vancouver, WA
You're overwhelmed by your stress & anxiety, and frankly by emotions in general. Maybe people tell you that you are too sensitive, and you believe them. You hate that you feel so much all of the time. To protect yourself you work hard to "be normal." You try to keep your emotions in check by numbing, or over-doing, or holding yourself back, or isolating. What you don't know, yet, is your sensitivity is your unique gift, and that all of your strategies have served you well in the past, but may need a bit of an update to support you better as life continues to change and you continue to evolve.
You're overwhelmed by your stress & anxiety, and frankly by emotions in general. Maybe people tell you that you are too sensitive, and you believe them. You hate that you feel so much all of the time. To protect yourself you work hard to "be normal." You try to keep your emotions in check by numbing, or over-doing, or holding yourself back, or isolating. What you don't know, yet, is your sensitivity is your unique gift, and that all of your strategies have served you well in the past, but may need a bit of an update to support you better as life continues to change and you continue to evolve.
Michelle Tennant
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98662 (Online Only)
I have a passion for helping others and offer a compassionate, safe space to help you work towards positive change. My work from a strengths-based perspective helps you recognize your strengths. Your strengths are how you have managed life as you know it. We will work together towards a solution that feels best to you. I believe we are all stronger than we know and sometimes things just get in the way. We can take time to understand the patterns that have been created in your life. While we can’t change the past, knowing your story can help you move forward.
I have a passion for helping others and offer a compassionate, safe space to help you work towards positive change. My work from a strengths-based perspective helps you recognize your strengths. Your strengths are how you have managed life as you know it. We will work together towards a solution that feels best to you. I believe we are all stronger than we know and sometimes things just get in the way. We can take time to understand the patterns that have been created in your life. While we can’t change the past, knowing your story can help you move forward.
We all have stories to tell. What happened in our lives isn’t who we are, it is what happened to us. The challenging stories are based on past events, being activated now via negative automatic thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and repeated behaviors…which can keep us stuck and/or prevent us from living in genuine alignment with who we are. I believe we each have the ability to reset, readjust, restart, and rewrite the parts of our story that are no longer helpful or serving us. We are amazingly intelligent, creative, resilient, and adaptive beings! What story(ies) do you want to rewrite, or let go of, that are no longer helpful?
We all have stories to tell. What happened in our lives isn’t who we are, it is what happened to us. The challenging stories are based on past events, being activated now via negative automatic thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and repeated behaviors…which can keep us stuck and/or prevent us from living in genuine alignment with who we are. I believe we each have the ability to reset, readjust, restart, and rewrite the parts of our story that are no longer helpful or serving us. We are amazingly intelligent, creative, resilient, and adaptive beings! What story(ies) do you want to rewrite, or let go of, that are no longer helpful?
I am licensed in OR, WA, ID, WI, FL, and VM. If you are here, you’re most likely suffering to some degree. There is no magic in counseling; it's a relationship of two or more people working toward one goal to alleviate your suffering. It will be my honor to help you learn new skills, set goals, and create habits that will undoubtedly improve your life. If you are ready to do your part of the work to love your life more I would be happy to talk with you.
I am licensed in OR, WA, ID, WI, FL, and VM. If you are here, you’re most likely suffering to some degree. There is no magic in counseling; it's a relationship of two or more people working toward one goal to alleviate your suffering. It will be my honor to help you learn new skills, set goals, and create habits that will undoubtedly improve your life. If you are ready to do your part of the work to love your life more I would be happy to talk with you.
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.
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.
What does it mean to prioritize your mental health? I ask this question to help shed light on one of the most effective ways to handle life's challenges and unresolved trauma. Therapy opens doors to unlimited possibilities, your ideal self. I focus on helping my clients step outside themselves and explore hidden aspects of who they are. The fear of the unknown is real and therapy allows you to traverse that journey with a facilitator, someone you can reach out to in a crisis.
What does it mean to prioritize your mental health? I ask this question to help shed light on one of the most effective ways to handle life's challenges and unresolved trauma. Therapy opens doors to unlimited possibilities, your ideal self. I focus on helping my clients step outside themselves and explore hidden aspects of who they are. The fear of the unknown is real and therapy allows you to traverse that journey with a facilitator, someone you can reach out to in a crisis.
Accepting New Patients, same week availability................................... Louis Poeltl Ed.S, NCC, C-DBT, LMHC, LPC is a clinical mental health counselor with over 15 years of experience providing therapeutic services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. With a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and an Education Specialist Degree in Family Counseling, Louis is especially suited to incorporate clients’ familial and cultural backgrounds to uncover negative internalized beliefs that are holding back clients from living their best lives now.
Accepting New Patients, same week availability................................... Louis Poeltl Ed.S, NCC, C-DBT, LMHC, LPC is a clinical mental health counselor with over 15 years of experience providing therapeutic services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. With a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and an Education Specialist Degree in Family Counseling, Louis is especially suited to incorporate clients’ familial and cultural backgrounds to uncover negative internalized beliefs that are holding back clients from living their best lives now.
I help individuals, couples, and families through life's difficulties. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or things just aren’t working right I offer a safe place to explore your life. My aim is for you to experience understanding, hope, and growth through connection and trust with others and yourself. I believe you are the expert on your life and my role is to attune to your needs as we uncover insights and strategies to improve your well-being. My process is to assist you in navigating your emotions, thoughts, beliefs, identity, and relationships. Please feel free to ask any question as I offer free consultations.
I help individuals, couples, and families through life's difficulties. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or things just aren’t working right I offer a safe place to explore your life. My aim is for you to experience understanding, hope, and growth through connection and trust with others and yourself. I believe you are the expert on your life and my role is to attune to your needs as we uncover insights and strategies to improve your well-being. My process is to assist you in navigating your emotions, thoughts, beliefs, identity, and relationships. Please feel free to ask any question as I offer free consultations.
It can be very difficult to take the first step to seek counseling. My intent the moment you walk through the door is for you to feel safe, cared for, listened to, and above all, understood. I am not here to judge or condemn. We all have our stuff. Life gets messy. Life can be complicated. We all need help. I am a people person, which means you have value, simply because you are. I am empathetic, I listen, I am real, and I can help.
It can be very difficult to take the first step to seek counseling. My intent the moment you walk through the door is for you to feel safe, cared for, listened to, and above all, understood. I am not here to judge or condemn. We all have our stuff. Life gets messy. Life can be complicated. We all need help. I am a people person, which means you have value, simply because you are. I am empathetic, I listen, I am real, and I can help.
Tracey L. Williams - Anxiety Specialist
Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98661 (Online Only)
All of us can experience struggle, challenges and mental health concerns. I believe best practice in counseling will use a holistic approach which surveys all aspects of your well-being and your concerns, identifies strengths and develops strategies for growth and change.
All of us can experience struggle, challenges and mental health concerns. I believe best practice in counseling will use a holistic approach which surveys all aspects of your well-being and your concerns, identifies strengths and develops strategies for growth and change.
Charmed Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98684
Welcome to Charmed Counseling! We are a dynamic group of caring professionals who enjoy what we do and truly care about your mental health needs. We offer services in specialties such as trauma related disorders, anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, OCD, life transitions, gender identity, sexuality, self-esteem, relationship stress, play therapy etc. We believe in a client-centered, strength-based approach and will encourage you to be an active participant in your treatment planning and therapy.
Welcome to Charmed Counseling! We are a dynamic group of caring professionals who enjoy what we do and truly care about your mental health needs. We offer services in specialties such as trauma related disorders, anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, OCD, life transitions, gender identity, sexuality, self-esteem, relationship stress, play therapy etc. We believe in a client-centered, strength-based approach and will encourage you to be an active participant in your treatment planning and therapy.
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I have worked as a counselor for over 25 years and have a wide range of experience with marriage, depression and anxiety issues. I have also developed a sub-specialty in pornography addiction. I take time to integrate Biblical faith with practical guidance for all of my clients desiring to practice their faith in a manner consistent with their actions. I love to work with people who are ready to get to work and discover what emotions, behaviors and thinking keeps them from living the life they desire to live.
I have worked as a counselor for over 25 years and have a wide range of experience with marriage, depression and anxiety issues. I have also developed a sub-specialty in pornography addiction. I take time to integrate Biblical faith with practical guidance for all of my clients desiring to practice their faith in a manner consistent with their actions. I love to work with people who are ready to get to work and discover what emotions, behaviors and thinking keeps them from living the life they desire to live.
Amanda Estevez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98661 (Online Only)
Have you been struggling with life challenges? or feel unsatisfied in life? If you are feeling overwhelmed or lacking motivation Balanced, Awareness and Healing, PLLC can help. Through awareness of thoughts and feelings comes understanding. Learning skills to help you manage your challenges more effectively and participate in life in a more meaningful way is the key to a balanced life. Through self improvement you will be able to maintain a healthy life and feel a sense of peace
Have you been struggling with life challenges? or feel unsatisfied in life? If you are feeling overwhelmed or lacking motivation Balanced, Awareness and Healing, PLLC can help. Through awareness of thoughts and feelings comes understanding. Learning skills to help you manage your challenges more effectively and participate in life in a more meaningful way is the key to a balanced life. Through self improvement you will be able to maintain a healthy life and feel a sense of peace
From struggling to THRIVING. Become more fully "yourself." Enjoy relationship satisfaction. Strengthen connection to something bigger that is meaningful. Get relief from depression and anxiety (really!). Improve effectiveness at work. Feel more at home in your body, content. Mindful and present. LAUGH. Choosing a therapist that is both really good AND a great fit is important. There is a difference here you will experience from the get go. The office is in a 1930's Cape Cod style house...inviting & comfortable. With warmth and character. David is unusually relational and "real." Sessions are 60, 75 or 90 minutes rather than 50.
From struggling to THRIVING. Become more fully "yourself." Enjoy relationship satisfaction. Strengthen connection to something bigger that is meaningful. Get relief from depression and anxiety (really!). Improve effectiveness at work. Feel more at home in your body, content. Mindful and present. LAUGH. Choosing a therapist that is both really good AND a great fit is important. There is a difference here you will experience from the get go. The office is in a 1930's Cape Cod style house...inviting & comfortable. With warmth and character. David is unusually relational and "real." Sessions are 60, 75 or 90 minutes rather than 50.
Built For Better Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAGCS, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98660 (Online Only)
Welcome to Built for Better Counseling, a small Veteran-owned therapy practice with a mission to improve mental health access for men in Washington and Oregon.
Welcome to Built for Better Counseling, a small Veteran-owned therapy practice with a mission to improve mental health access for men in Washington and Oregon.
Barbara A. Woodworth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98660 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! My name is Barbara and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) in the state of Washington, with over 25 years of experience in the mental health and social work fields. I can help you navigate your emotional journey towards well-being and personal growth. You may have felt like a "black sheep"- different from others, neurodivergent, unconventional, outside the norm, quirky, on the edge, or even a bit rebellious. Or you may be someone who has followed a more direct route in the past, and now find yourself dealing with the twists and turns of life transitions. I am here to help guide you on your unique path.
Hello! My name is Barbara and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) in the state of Washington, with over 25 years of experience in the mental health and social work fields. I can help you navigate your emotional journey towards well-being and personal growth. You may have felt like a "black sheep"- different from others, neurodivergent, unconventional, outside the norm, quirky, on the edge, or even a bit rebellious. Or you may be someone who has followed a more direct route in the past, and now find yourself dealing with the twists and turns of life transitions. I am here to help guide you on your unique path.
Holly Sossi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98660 (Online Only)
My passion for helping my clients involves providing the space to feel heard, validated, and empowered to commit to positive behavioral health changes for themselves, interpersonally and with the world around them. My theoretical lens is grounded through my studies and practice in humanistic theory, attachment-based theory, child development, and family systems theory. I strive to help individuals and when working with families to develop healthier communication, interpersonal, behavioral, relational and coping skills to strengthen both their interpersonal relationships and positive behaviors, for overall mental well-being.
My passion for helping my clients involves providing the space to feel heard, validated, and empowered to commit to positive behavioral health changes for themselves, interpersonally and with the world around them. My theoretical lens is grounded through my studies and practice in humanistic theory, attachment-based theory, child development, and family systems theory. I strive to help individuals and when working with families to develop healthier communication, interpersonal, behavioral, relational and coping skills to strengthen both their interpersonal relationships and positive behaviors, for overall mental well-being.
I’m Dr. Andrew Paves (feel free to call me Andy), a licensed clinical psychologist passionate about racial identity development, intergenerational trauma, and enhancing motivation to change behaviors. Throughout my graduate training and professional career, I have worked with a variety of clients across the lifespan including individuals affected by trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic medical conditions, alcohol and substance use, as well as individuals from underrepresented backgrounds.
I’m Dr. Andrew Paves (feel free to call me Andy), a licensed clinical psychologist passionate about racial identity development, intergenerational trauma, and enhancing motivation to change behaviors. Throughout my graduate training and professional career, I have worked with a variety of clients across the lifespan including individuals affected by trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic medical conditions, alcohol and substance use, as well as individuals from underrepresented backgrounds.
Alisha is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate. She provides in person counseling in Camas, WA or online counseling for Washington residents. Alisha is a compassionate and supportive licensed clinical social worker and therapist. She practices from an ecological-developmental perspective, navigating from the person, as a function of their environment, within the context of early attachment needs.
Alisha is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate. She provides in person counseling in Camas, WA or online counseling for Washington residents. Alisha is a compassionate and supportive licensed clinical social worker and therapist. She practices from an ecological-developmental perspective, navigating from the person, as a function of their environment, within the context of early attachment needs.
Laura Siri Simran Kaur Khalsa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CHT, ATR, ET
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98663 (Online Only)
In my 30 years of personal and professional development, I have created a unique approach to bring hope and strength, healing and transformation to those who are ready. It is my honor and joy to provide and hold space for you as I offer assistance with your empowerment, acceptance, trust, forgiveness and gratitude. My philosophy is based on healing relationship within Self, with others and with the world. Our time together is precious and I will share with you mindful and compassionate practices and share the value of authenticity, and presence.
In my 30 years of personal and professional development, I have created a unique approach to bring hope and strength, healing and transformation to those who are ready. It is my honor and joy to provide and hold space for you as I offer assistance with your empowerment, acceptance, trust, forgiveness and gratitude. My philosophy is based on healing relationship within Self, with others and with the world. Our time together is precious and I will share with you mindful and compassionate practices and share the value of authenticity, and presence.
