Christian Therapists in Vancouver, WA
I provide short-term Christian counseling & EMDR therapy, where my approach to greater holistic health (spirit, soul, and body) is based on the Christian Bible and informed by research on attachment and trauma. Our wounds from some of our most important relationships can distort our relationship with God, ourselves, and others. With the Holy Spirit's help, I'd love to walk with you to attend to those wounds with compassion, love, and the truth from God's Word.
I provide short-term Christian counseling & EMDR therapy, where my approach to greater holistic health (spirit, soul, and body) is based on the Christian Bible and informed by research on attachment and trauma. Our wounds from some of our most important relationships can distort our relationship with God, ourselves, and others. With the Holy Spirit's help, I'd love to walk with you to attend to those wounds with compassion, love, and the truth from God's Word.
My approach to counseling is founded on my Christian faith.
I know that for some individuals it maybe hard to find a provider that is conveniently located. I provide counseling services virtually, working with individuals located any where in both Oregon and Washington. I have been in the mental health field for 20 years. I have a background in helping clients through times of difficulty, by guiding them in developing self care and stress reduction tools.
My approach to counseling is founded on my Christian faith.
I know that for some individuals it maybe hard to find a provider that is conveniently located. I provide counseling services virtually, working with individuals located any where in both Oregon and Washington. I have been in the mental health field for 20 years. I have a background in helping clients through times of difficulty, by guiding them in developing self care and stress reduction tools.
Rachel J Guadamuz
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, LPCA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98661 (Online Only)
Illuminate Christian Counseling, the healing that meets you where you are.
It is my heart to work with fellow believers as they walk through various hardships in their lives. Whether that be loss, infidelity, or anxiety; it is a privilege to sit with people in those hard seasons.
Illuminate Christian Counseling, the healing that meets you where you are.
It is my heart to work with fellow believers as they walk through various hardships in their lives. Whether that be loss, infidelity, or anxiety; it is a privilege to sit with people in those hard seasons.
Matthew Martin
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98685 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I also enjoy integrating Christian faith into my practice (only upon request), but also enjoy working with people from every walk of life.
Are you seeking peace-of-mind, purpose, and fulfillment in life? Whether you're grappling with trauma, depression, anxiety, anger management, or faith-based issues, I'm here to provide understanding and assistance tailored to your unique needs. My style is genuine, good-humored, and deeply empathetic, creating a supportive environment where you can explore your challenges without judgment. Many clients, even without a specific diagnosis, find solace and support in my approach, whether they seek behavioral change, decision-making assistance, or help with life transitions.
I also enjoy integrating Christian faith into my practice (only upon request), but also enjoy working with people from every walk of life.
Are you seeking peace-of-mind, purpose, and fulfillment in life? Whether you're grappling with trauma, depression, anxiety, anger management, or faith-based issues, I'm here to provide understanding and assistance tailored to your unique needs. My style is genuine, good-humored, and deeply empathetic, creating a supportive environment where you can explore your challenges without judgment. Many clients, even without a specific diagnosis, find solace and support in my approach, whether they seek behavioral change, decision-making assistance, or help with life transitions.
I offer a unique blend of faith-based spiritual direction along with competent and experienced mental health counseling and effective treatment planning. A majority of my clients are seeking an experienced mental health therapist/relationship counselor in whom they place confidence that their most deeply-held spiritual values are understood and shared. I primarily treat Christian individuals, couples and families that are facing difficulties with anger and abuse, blended-family, sexual addiction, unfaithfulness, marital discord, or depression and anxiety, along with a variety of spiritual concerns.
I offer a unique blend of faith-based spiritual direction along with competent and experienced mental health counseling and effective treatment planning. A majority of my clients are seeking an experienced mental health therapist/relationship counselor in whom they place confidence that their most deeply-held spiritual values are understood and shared. I primarily treat Christian individuals, couples and families that are facing difficulties with anger and abuse, blended-family, sexual addiction, unfaithfulness, marital discord, or depression and anxiety, along with a variety of spiritual concerns.
Ally Christian Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98684
We offer Christian counseling services in-person in Vancouver, White Salmon, Kelso, and online throughout the state of Washington.
If you are looking for help in overcoming a mental, emotional, spiritual, or relational distress, you have come to the right place. Our team of highly trained and spiritually-minded specialists offer a variety of options for allying with you on your journey. Regardless of your background; who you are, what you've done, or what's been done to you, we desire to provide a safe space for you to process where you've been, where you are, and where you desire to go. We have witnessed many clients have tremendous success in achieving their goals and experiencing growth and healing through counseling.
We offer Christian counseling services in-person in Vancouver, White Salmon, Kelso, and online throughout the state of Washington.
If you are looking for help in overcoming a mental, emotional, spiritual, or relational distress, you have come to the right place. Our team of highly trained and spiritually-minded specialists offer a variety of options for allying with you on your journey. Regardless of your background; who you are, what you've done, or what's been done to you, we desire to provide a safe space for you to process where you've been, where you are, and where you desire to go. We have witnessed many clients have tremendous success in achieving their goals and experiencing growth and healing through counseling.
I treat mood disorders, depression, anxiety, Anger, OCD, trauma and addictions with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Image Transformation Therapy (ImTT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) I integrate faith in therapy and consider myself a Christian Counselor. I respect those that would not like faith to be a part of treatment, and I will not impose my faith or values upon you.
I treat mood disorders, depression, anxiety, Anger, OCD, trauma and addictions with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Image Transformation Therapy (ImTT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) I integrate faith in therapy and consider myself a Christian Counselor. I respect those that would not like faith to be a part of treatment, and I will not impose my faith or values upon you.
Mae Marie Soderquist-Bell
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98662 (Online Only)
I am a Christian systemic therapist; utilizing a wide variety of engaging expressive therapy techniques.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? All of us experience seasons of unbalance, heartache, and emotional distress. My practice is centered on us co-authoring respectful and lasting solutions to the struggles you have experienced in the past or are presently experiencing. It is important to me for sessions to include: hopefulness, compassion, and a sense of humor. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington State. I also have a Professional Counselor License for the State of Oregon (LPC). I have worked at CHARIS Counseling Associates for over a decade. Before my counseling career, I was a high school teacher with PPS.
I am a Christian systemic therapist; utilizing a wide variety of engaging expressive therapy techniques.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? All of us experience seasons of unbalance, heartache, and emotional distress. My practice is centered on us co-authoring respectful and lasting solutions to the struggles you have experienced in the past or are presently experiencing. It is important to me for sessions to include: hopefulness, compassion, and a sense of humor. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington State. I also have a Professional Counselor License for the State of Oregon (LPC). I have worked at CHARIS Counseling Associates for over a decade. Before my counseling career, I was a high school teacher with PPS.
Melani Gutierrez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98665
As a Christian therapist, I also utilize faith-based principles at your discretion.
Making the choice to seek help in overcoming hardships in your life can be one of the scariest and one of the most rewarding actions a person can take in their life. If you find yourself here, you may be considering a journey towards long-lasting and significant change. In each stage of life, there are unique challenges that can impact your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physical health. Lack of support, encouragement, or sense of community make these challenges unbearable. My role is to utilize my training to provide unconditional positive regard and safety when overcoming barriers and discovering effective solutions, together.
As a Christian therapist, I also utilize faith-based principles at your discretion.
Making the choice to seek help in overcoming hardships in your life can be one of the scariest and one of the most rewarding actions a person can take in their life. If you find yourself here, you may be considering a journey towards long-lasting and significant change. In each stage of life, there are unique challenges that can impact your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physical health. Lack of support, encouragement, or sense of community make these challenges unbearable. My role is to utilize my training to provide unconditional positive regard and safety when overcoming barriers and discovering effective solutions, together.
As a Christian therapist, I also enjoy helping people with spiritual issues.
There are times in our lives when we need someone to help us navigate through difficult journeys such as grief and loss, or a circumstance in our lives which we cannot face alone. Perhaps anxiety is rearing its head, or there's a sense of being alone at a time where we need help. I believe it's always better to have someone to walk through these difficult journeys with us.
As a Christian therapist, I also enjoy helping people with spiritual issues.
There are times in our lives when we need someone to help us navigate through difficult journeys such as grief and loss, or a circumstance in our lives which we cannot face alone. Perhaps anxiety is rearing its head, or there's a sense of being alone at a time where we need help. I believe it's always better to have someone to walk through these difficult journeys with us.
My specialties include trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and Christian Counseling.
In this chaotic world, I want to help you be able to say "things may not be okay - but I'm okay". Let's work together to find your inner-peace and strength.
My specialties include trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and Christian Counseling.
In this chaotic world, I want to help you be able to say "things may not be okay - but I'm okay". Let's work together to find your inner-peace and strength.
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People do not seek counseling because everything in their life is going well. Sometimes we just need someone to come along side and help us "do" life. Sometimes we just need someone to help ease the pain. I approach counseling from a Christian Worldview believing that deep down people want to be seen, understood, and accepted for who they are. I use a variety of evidence based practices such as EMDR and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help you on your journey.
People do not seek counseling because everything in their life is going well. Sometimes we just need someone to come along side and help us "do" life. Sometimes we just need someone to help ease the pain. I approach counseling from a Christian Worldview believing that deep down people want to be seen, understood, and accepted for who they are. I use a variety of evidence based practices such as EMDR and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help you on your journey.
I specialize in early childhood trauma, dissociation, PTSD, and TBI. I use various assesments such as Continuous Performance Testing, QEEG (Brain Mapping), and clinical interviewing for assessment. I prefer to work with patients who have already tried therapy with several other therapists and have found therapy to be ineffective.
I specialize in early childhood trauma, dissociation, PTSD, and TBI. I use various assesments such as Continuous Performance Testing, QEEG (Brain Mapping), and clinical interviewing for assessment. I prefer to work with patients who have already tried therapy with several other therapists and have found therapy to be ineffective.
NW Trauma Therapy, PLLC
Counselor, PsyD
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98685
Waitlist for new clients
I have over thirty years of clinical experience helping clients find lasting change in their lives. My clinical focus is treating depression, anxiety, and trauma. I have specialized training in treating complex trauma including dissociative disorders. When working with trauma, the healing process can often be frightening and painful to address. Talk alone is not enough and can be retraumatizing in some cases. I use EMDR. My goal is to provide a professional, yet personal atmosphere where you can experience comfort and safety in exploring what is troubling you and find effective tools and skills that you can use in your life.
I have over thirty years of clinical experience helping clients find lasting change in their lives. My clinical focus is treating depression, anxiety, and trauma. I have specialized training in treating complex trauma including dissociative disorders. When working with trauma, the healing process can often be frightening and painful to address. Talk alone is not enough and can be retraumatizing in some cases. I use EMDR. My goal is to provide a professional, yet personal atmosphere where you can experience comfort and safety in exploring what is troubling you and find effective tools and skills that you can use in your life.
Julie Archer
Counselor, MS, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98663 (Online Only)
If you are reading this, you have already taken the first step towards improving the quality of your life. Counseling is the process that evokes change through vulnerability, connection, openness, trust, and bringing your inner world into the light. Discovering your purpose, meaning, dysfunctional patterns of behavior and thoughts can alleviate the weight you are carrying around. I enjoy working with people who are dealing with relationship issues (of all kinds!), anxiety, life transitions, ADHD, attachment, depression, trauma, codependency, and negative self-talk. I am also increasing my knowledge around Ketamine and Autism.
If you are reading this, you have already taken the first step towards improving the quality of your life. Counseling is the process that evokes change through vulnerability, connection, openness, trust, and bringing your inner world into the light. Discovering your purpose, meaning, dysfunctional patterns of behavior and thoughts can alleviate the weight you are carrying around. I enjoy working with people who are dealing with relationship issues (of all kinds!), anxiety, life transitions, ADHD, attachment, depression, trauma, codependency, and negative self-talk. I am also increasing my knowledge around Ketamine and Autism.
Mindfulness Tranquility
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Dean, Hill, LICSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98662 (Online Only)
I believe people are innately good, need connection, purpose, and the need to be valued. Many times, fear or doubt get in the way of decisions to take risks. I am here to support, encourage, and help each client navigate their own specific journey. Helping people, couples, and families is why I choose to be a therapist.
I believe people are innately good, need connection, purpose, and the need to be valued. Many times, fear or doubt get in the way of decisions to take risks. I am here to support, encourage, and help each client navigate their own specific journey. Helping people, couples, and families is why I choose to be a therapist.
Kristine Kemp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98662 (Online Only)
Stress and anxiety manifest in various ways, from persistent worry and restlessness to physical symptoms like headaches and sleep disturbances. These conditions can significantly impact daily life, making tasks feel insurmountable. I specialize in helping individuals understand these symptoms, offering a supportive space to address their root causes. By acknowledging these experiences, we can work together towards managing their effects, aiming for a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Stress and anxiety manifest in various ways, from persistent worry and restlessness to physical symptoms like headaches and sleep disturbances. These conditions can significantly impact daily life, making tasks feel insurmountable. I specialize in helping individuals understand these symptoms, offering a supportive space to address their root causes. By acknowledging these experiences, we can work together towards managing their effects, aiming for a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Hello and welcome! Each person has a unique story- a mosaic of relationships and experiences that have influenced them and created the person they are today. By closely examining who we are, we can identify the pieces of ourselves and our lives that we’d like to change. I am here as a collaborative and supportive partner in that process- someone in your corner that is there for you and desires the best for you. As a student intern in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Pastoral Counseling programs at Liberty University, I am currently working in Vancouver, WA under the supervision of Diane Moore, MA, LMHC LH6030832.
Hello and welcome! Each person has a unique story- a mosaic of relationships and experiences that have influenced them and created the person they are today. By closely examining who we are, we can identify the pieces of ourselves and our lives that we’d like to change. I am here as a collaborative and supportive partner in that process- someone in your corner that is there for you and desires the best for you. As a student intern in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Pastoral Counseling programs at Liberty University, I am currently working in Vancouver, WA under the supervision of Diane Moore, MA, LMHC LH6030832.
Playful Healing Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98660
I enjoy supporting children and families through play therapy, art therapy (and sometimes talk therapy too)! I believe in the resilience and strength of children and their families. I believe that children process the world through play, art and movement as much as, if not more than, they do through words. I believe in the power of play to help children make sense of their experiences and struggles and move toward positive change. I believe in the power of play to help families reconnect and build strong alliances with one another.
I enjoy supporting children and families through play therapy, art therapy (and sometimes talk therapy too)! I believe in the resilience and strength of children and their families. I believe that children process the world through play, art and movement as much as, if not more than, they do through words. I believe in the power of play to help children make sense of their experiences and struggles and move toward positive change. I believe in the power of play to help families reconnect and build strong alliances with one another.
Hi! There's a lot of reasons that people come to therapy. Typically, the first time is always the most challenging and scary; you don't know what to expect, you aren’t sure if the therapist is going to pry in to your deepest darkest memories, and you don’t know if you will even like the therapist. Whatever your preexisting ideas are about counseling, it’s ok. I invite your fears and hopes alike. My job as a therapist is to provide a welcoming, safe atmosphere in which you feel comfortable, relaxed and free to talk about whatever it is that’s on your mind, as well as help you gain insight and make positive changes in your life.
Hi! There's a lot of reasons that people come to therapy. Typically, the first time is always the most challenging and scary; you don't know what to expect, you aren’t sure if the therapist is going to pry in to your deepest darkest memories, and you don’t know if you will even like the therapist. Whatever your preexisting ideas are about counseling, it’s ok. I invite your fears and hopes alike. My job as a therapist is to provide a welcoming, safe atmosphere in which you feel comfortable, relaxed and free to talk about whatever it is that’s on your mind, as well as help you gain insight and make positive changes in your life.
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Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.