Couples Counseling Therapists in Vancouver, WA
Our therapists can serve children, teens, adults, and couples.
Accepting new clients! We believe that tending to your mental health is just as important as your physical health. We have a team of Mental Health professionals at Vancouver Wellness Studio who have different types of expertise to meet your needs. Our therapists use a Trauma-focused, Holistic, Collaborative, and Client-centered approach, and are able to provide clients with a different experience in therapy including Mindfulness, EMDR Trauma therapy, and Somatic Therapy.
Our therapists can serve children, teens, adults, and couples.
Accepting new clients! We believe that tending to your mental health is just as important as your physical health. We have a team of Mental Health professionals at Vancouver Wellness Studio who have different types of expertise to meet your needs. Our therapists use a Trauma-focused, Holistic, Collaborative, and Client-centered approach, and are able to provide clients with a different experience in therapy including Mindfulness, EMDR Trauma therapy, and Somatic Therapy.
I look forward to learning more about you while forming a therapy relationship.
Acknowledging a desire for 'something different' serves as the foundation for change and can set into motion holistic, enduring growth. I am invested in helping people alleviate emotional, relational, and psychological pain experienced during the course of life. My belief is that therapy is one approach to healing that works for many. Therefore, I seek to provide quality psychological services to individuals, couples, families, groups, and organizations.
I look forward to learning more about you while forming a therapy relationship.
Acknowledging a desire for 'something different' serves as the foundation for change and can set into motion holistic, enduring growth. I am invested in helping people alleviate emotional, relational, and psychological pain experienced during the course of life. My belief is that therapy is one approach to healing that works for many. Therefore, I seek to provide quality psychological services to individuals, couples, families, groups, and organizations.
My passion is helping people achieve personal growth. Life throws at us a series of curveballs. At times we feel stuck and unsure how to make it to the other side of these challenges whether they are due to a life change such as marriage, divorce, new career, trauma, grief and loss or a host of other difficulties. With over 25 years in the counseling field, I have learned that people are individuals who do not fit into one mold. I employee a variety of techniques and approaches to fit your individual needs. Change starts within the therapeutic relationship. Compassion, humor and warmth assist in creating this relationship.
My passion is helping people achieve personal growth. Life throws at us a series of curveballs. At times we feel stuck and unsure how to make it to the other side of these challenges whether they are due to a life change such as marriage, divorce, new career, trauma, grief and loss or a host of other difficulties. With over 25 years in the counseling field, I have learned that people are individuals who do not fit into one mold. I employee a variety of techniques and approaches to fit your individual needs. Change starts within the therapeutic relationship. Compassion, humor and warmth assist in creating this relationship.
Rachel Hay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC, MSW, MAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98662
Some of my areas of expertise include mind-body connection, depression, anxiety, substance use, codependency, relationship issues, pain, parenting.
I offer a unique blend of talk therapy and sound healing based interventions. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, or simply seeking greater self-awareness I am here to accompany you on your healing journey. With over 15 years as a Social Worker, working with children and families in the community my approach to therapy is grounded in compassion, authenticity, and collaboration, creating a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment.
Some of my areas of expertise include mind-body connection, depression, anxiety, substance use, codependency, relationship issues, pain, parenting.
I offer a unique blend of talk therapy and sound healing based interventions. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, or simply seeking greater self-awareness I am here to accompany you on your healing journey. With over 15 years as a Social Worker, working with children and families in the community my approach to therapy is grounded in compassion, authenticity, and collaboration, creating a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment.
Boundaries for Compassionate People - Molly Davis
MS-CMH
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98684 (Online Only)
Are you a compassionate person or helping professional who wants better boundaries? Struggling in a difficult marriage, family, or workplace situation? Recovering from a toxic relationship and want to make sure it never happens again? Let's talk! I'd love to chat and see if we'd be a good fit.
Are you tired of feeling guilty, selfish, or mean every time you try to set a boundary? Ready to kiss people-pleasing, codependency, and toxic relationships goodbye? I help compassionate people discover how to set boundaries. Sometimes called "people-pleasers" or "co-dependents," I believe the real problem is one of boundaries... As in, we need to know how to find them! I've found that loving empathic people can THRIVE once we discover our boundaries (in a way that works for our compassionate hearts). Many of my clients are fellow counselors and psychologists, medical professionals, teachers, social workers, all with big hearts.
Are you a compassionate person or helping professional who wants better boundaries? Struggling in a difficult marriage, family, or workplace situation? Recovering from a toxic relationship and want to make sure it never happens again? Let's talk! I'd love to chat and see if we'd be a good fit.
Are you tired of feeling guilty, selfish, or mean every time you try to set a boundary? Ready to kiss people-pleasing, codependency, and toxic relationships goodbye? I help compassionate people discover how to set boundaries. Sometimes called "people-pleasers" or "co-dependents," I believe the real problem is one of boundaries... As in, we need to know how to find them! I've found that loving empathic people can THRIVE once we discover our boundaries (in a way that works for our compassionate hearts). Many of my clients are fellow counselors and psychologists, medical professionals, teachers, social workers, all with big hearts.
I love collaborating with my clients; single or partnered on achieving their goals.
We are living in complex times with many changes and turmoil. If you're feeling stressed, anxious, sad; you are not alone! I believe that we all have within us a capacity to heal. One avenue for growth and change is through the relationship between client and therapist. I use therapeutic strategies that help clients become aware of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors and how they contribute to disconnection or distress. My focus is to facilitate the desired changes identified by each client and to work at his/her pace towards their goals. It is always a privilege to walk with clients through this sacred journey.
I love collaborating with my clients; single or partnered on achieving their goals.
We are living in complex times with many changes and turmoil. If you're feeling stressed, anxious, sad; you are not alone! I believe that we all have within us a capacity to heal. One avenue for growth and change is through the relationship between client and therapist. I use therapeutic strategies that help clients become aware of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors and how they contribute to disconnection or distress. My focus is to facilitate the desired changes identified by each client and to work at his/her pace towards their goals. It is always a privilege to walk with clients through this sacred journey.
If you are struggling in relationship with yourself, with others, with the past, with your work, or just feel overwhelmed by life I may be able to help.
If you are struggling in relationship with yourself, with others, with the past, with your work, or just feel overwhelmed by life I may be able to help.
I have both betrayed my partner and been betrayed by a partner.
Is your world imploding? Betrayal shatters our worlds. Whether the betrayer or the betrayed, it destroys us! Betrayers face a sense of powerlessness, loneliness, and hopelessness: realizing they can never be really known or completely love another. And, the betrayed dazedly look at a million shattered pieces of the life they thought they knew and wonder if they can trust themselves or another again. Betrayal, fear, and grief traumatize us and become our constant companions. Shock often sets in. We feel isolated & alone. But real, lasting help is available. You don’t have to stay stuck in this frightening & paralyzing space.
I have both betrayed my partner and been betrayed by a partner.
Is your world imploding? Betrayal shatters our worlds. Whether the betrayer or the betrayed, it destroys us! Betrayers face a sense of powerlessness, loneliness, and hopelessness: realizing they can never be really known or completely love another. And, the betrayed dazedly look at a million shattered pieces of the life they thought they knew and wonder if they can trust themselves or another again. Betrayal, fear, and grief traumatize us and become our constant companions. Shock often sets in. We feel isolated & alone. But real, lasting help is available. You don’t have to stay stuck in this frightening & paralyzing space.
Denise Burningham Counseling, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98661 (Online Only)
I offer Individual, Couples & Relationship, and Children & Family Therapy in my practice. My work with you will be centered on supporting you in understanding your experiences and setting meaningful goals that feel right for your life. I am honored to be invited into a healing space with individuals, couples, and families. I know that the act of living is beautiful, difficult, amazing, and complicated. We will sit together in the difficult realities, the illuminating ‘ah-ha’ moments, and through the seasons of what it is to be alive. Come as you are and know I will show up as your advocate and collaborator in therapy.
I offer Individual, Couples & Relationship, and Children & Family Therapy in my practice. My work with you will be centered on supporting you in understanding your experiences and setting meaningful goals that feel right for your life. I am honored to be invited into a healing space with individuals, couples, and families. I know that the act of living is beautiful, difficult, amazing, and complicated. We will sit together in the difficult realities, the illuminating ‘ah-ha’ moments, and through the seasons of what it is to be alive. Come as you are and know I will show up as your advocate and collaborator in therapy.
Heather Gamble
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98663
My approach honors clients as experts of their own change and combines aspects of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Theory, Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method ( couples).
Are you looking to embrace hope and find personalized solutions to overcome your barriers? Whether you are looking for support as an individual, couple, or family, I am here to help you clarify your needs, find inner strength, develop solutions that resonate with you, reach your goals, and build the future you envision.
My approach honors clients as experts of their own change and combines aspects of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Theory, Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method ( couples).
Are you looking to embrace hope and find personalized solutions to overcome your barriers? Whether you are looking for support as an individual, couple, or family, I am here to help you clarify your needs, find inner strength, develop solutions that resonate with you, reach your goals, and build the future you envision.
**Waitlist** Living authentically can be scary, rather intimidating. With support of a therapist, individuals can learn to accept, even embrace, the vulnerability that the process towards authenticity requires. Within a supportive therapeutic relationship, clients can explore personal beliefs and develop their identity. Many individuals struggle with processing life events but it doesn't have to be done alone or involve constant suffering. Life events can be difficult, even "positive" ones such as the birth of a child; postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety are real and it doesn't have to ruin your experience as a parent!
**Waitlist** Living authentically can be scary, rather intimidating. With support of a therapist, individuals can learn to accept, even embrace, the vulnerability that the process towards authenticity requires. Within a supportive therapeutic relationship, clients can explore personal beliefs and develop their identity. Many individuals struggle with processing life events but it doesn't have to be done alone or involve constant suffering. Life events can be difficult, even "positive" ones such as the birth of a child; postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety are real and it doesn't have to ruin your experience as a parent!
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98662 (Online Only)
Pursuing a better self is a challenging journey. At times, you can feel lost and unsure how to break yourself out of the never-ending cycle. Do you often feel weighed down by challenging life situations, relationship difficulties, mental health, or stress? I can help you work on strategies and inner resources that will allow you to address the root cause of your difficulties and find healing.
Pursuing a better self is a challenging journey. At times, you can feel lost and unsure how to break yourself out of the never-ending cycle. Do you often feel weighed down by challenging life situations, relationship difficulties, mental health, or stress? I can help you work on strategies and inner resources that will allow you to address the root cause of your difficulties and find healing.
Shasta Hickman
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CMHS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98684
I want to partner with you to find the healing and wholeness you desire as you move forward in life.
Are you struggling with communication, grief, or relationships? You want to learn to have healthy boundaries and communicate them effectively. Or you have an area of your life that you feel stuck and cannot seem to get unstuck on your own. One or more of the relationships in your life is unsatisfying and you want to change this. Do you need help for yourself, your child, your marriage, or your family?
I want to partner with you to find the healing and wholeness you desire as you move forward in life.
Are you struggling with communication, grief, or relationships? You want to learn to have healthy boundaries and communicate them effectively. Or you have an area of your life that you feel stuck and cannot seem to get unstuck on your own. One or more of the relationships in your life is unsatisfying and you want to change this. Do you need help for yourself, your child, your marriage, or your family?
Marjan Baradar
Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98666 (Online Only)
Having a trusting relationship with your therapist will help facilitate your treatment and growth.
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.
Having a trusting relationship with your therapist will help facilitate your treatment and growth.
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.
Renee Fitzpatrick
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98661 (Online Only)
You have a right to healthy and shame-free sexuality—it’s part of your nature. You may be seeking help on your own—to process past experiences and beliefs, strengthen your support system, or gain support in accessing affirming healthcare. You may be seeking help with family—longing for acceptance from family members, or needing guidance with discussing sexual health with your children. You may be seeking help with your relationship—wanting to deepen intimacy, unpack inequity impacting your relationship, explore shared sexuality, or establish clear boundaries. My mission is to support your relationship with your sexuality.
You have a right to healthy and shame-free sexuality—it’s part of your nature. You may be seeking help on your own—to process past experiences and beliefs, strengthen your support system, or gain support in accessing affirming healthcare. You may be seeking help with family—longing for acceptance from family members, or needing guidance with discussing sexual health with your children. You may be seeking help with your relationship—wanting to deepen intimacy, unpack inequity impacting your relationship, explore shared sexuality, or establish clear boundaries. My mission is to support your relationship with your sexuality.
Kathy Shenk
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMHC, CGE
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98663
If you are: experiencing significant conflict and miscommunication in your relationships, finding yourself longing to have a better relationship with your children, spouse or other important people in your life, or if you are feeling lost or confused as the world changes and you are facing new or unexpected situations, then let's talk! There is HOPE!.
Assisting individuals, couples, parents and families with the challenges of life is a privilege and a passion! Some of these challenges come from difficult and painful relationships we have with others but can even come in the relationship we have with ourselves! This can cause a loss of connection and an increase in anxiety, anger and depression. However, learning to manage and improve relationships can bring about significant satisfaction, confidence and joy. We are also often faced with the anxiety and fear of transitions and unexpected life changes. I am here to help you navigate these challenges!
If you are: experiencing significant conflict and miscommunication in your relationships, finding yourself longing to have a better relationship with your children, spouse or other important people in your life, or if you are feeling lost or confused as the world changes and you are facing new or unexpected situations, then let's talk! There is HOPE!.
Assisting individuals, couples, parents and families with the challenges of life is a privilege and a passion! Some of these challenges come from difficult and painful relationships we have with others but can even come in the relationship we have with ourselves! This can cause a loss of connection and an increase in anxiety, anger and depression. However, learning to manage and improve relationships can bring about significant satisfaction, confidence and joy. We are also often faced with the anxiety and fear of transitions and unexpected life changes. I am here to help you navigate these challenges!
I work from an existential-humanistic framework, which means that our process will focus on your relationship with yourself and others, the deepening of your awareness, and the ability to be present in your life.
In my practice, I support teens, adults, and couples residing in Washington or California. I work with a number of issues, including depression, anxiety, stress, intimacy and relationships, identity, life-transitions, conflict, divorce and separation, and anything in-between. I also have experience with adoption and blended families. When working with minor clients, I provide guidance to parents through collaborative consultation throughout our therapeutic relationship. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in both Washington and California.
I work from an existential-humanistic framework, which means that our process will focus on your relationship with yourself and others, the deepening of your awareness, and the ability to be present in your life.
In my practice, I support teens, adults, and couples residing in Washington or California. I work with a number of issues, including depression, anxiety, stress, intimacy and relationships, identity, life-transitions, conflict, divorce and separation, and anything in-between. I also have experience with adoption and blended families. When working with minor clients, I provide guidance to parents through collaborative consultation throughout our therapeutic relationship. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in both Washington and California.
Tyler Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMHCA, MFTA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98686
Immediate Openings, No Waitlist! As a therapist, my ideal client is someone open to self-exploration and change, whether they're a teen facing the trials of growing up or a couple striving to strengthen their relationship. They may struggle with anxiety, self-esteem, or communication, and their goal is to achieve a sense of well-being. They seek a safe space to be heard and understood, as well as guidance to navigate life's challenges with resilience.
Immediate Openings, No Waitlist! As a therapist, my ideal client is someone open to self-exploration and change, whether they're a teen facing the trials of growing up or a couple striving to strengthen their relationship. They may struggle with anxiety, self-esteem, or communication, and their goal is to achieve a sense of well-being. They seek a safe space to be heard and understood, as well as guidance to navigate life's challenges with resilience.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist I specialize in sexual addiction work for men and women transitioning from sexual addiction to healthy sexuality, and partners and couples dealing with sexual addiction. Groups provided: sex addiction, partner of sexual addict, couples dealing with sexual addiction, and love addiction. Strong focus on couples counseling, premarital counseling using Prepare/Enrich assessment tools. Expertise with sexual therapy for couples and individuals. Specialty dealing with narcissistic people and assisting clients with great transitional challenges. I am a highly dedicated counselor and therapist partnering with my clients to successfully move forward in their lives.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist I specialize in sexual addiction work for men and women transitioning from sexual addiction to healthy sexuality, and partners and couples dealing with sexual addiction. Groups provided: sex addiction, partner of sexual addict, couples dealing with sexual addiction, and love addiction. Strong focus on couples counseling, premarital counseling using Prepare/Enrich assessment tools. Expertise with sexual therapy for couples and individuals. Specialty dealing with narcissistic people and assisting clients with great transitional challenges. I am a highly dedicated counselor and therapist partnering with my clients to successfully move forward in their lives.
Healthy Thoughts Counseling & Consultation, LLC
Counselor, MSP, LMHC, MHP
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98663
Are you LIVING or just EXISTING? Depression, anxiety, fatigue, a sudden inability to manage stress, can erode your quality of life. At Healthy Thoughts Counseling we help guide you toward engaging in LIFE again. In some cases a brain injury can be a precipitating factor to the feelings of emotional disconnection. Brain injuries occur from a blunt trauma to the brain or stroke,residual damage can also occur with the occurrence of frequent severe migraines. Our services are not limited to Brain Injury, we provide marital/ relationship counseling. We help you rebuild communication skills necessary to keep the relationship alive.
Are you LIVING or just EXISTING? Depression, anxiety, fatigue, a sudden inability to manage stress, can erode your quality of life. At Healthy Thoughts Counseling we help guide you toward engaging in LIFE again. In some cases a brain injury can be a precipitating factor to the feelings of emotional disconnection. Brain injuries occur from a blunt trauma to the brain or stroke,residual damage can also occur with the occurrence of frequent severe migraines. Our services are not limited to Brain Injury, we provide marital/ relationship counseling. We help you rebuild communication skills necessary to keep the relationship alive.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.