EMDR Therapists in Vancouver, WA

I am an experienced therapist with over 30 years' experience in the fields of mental health; including child welfare, foster care, corrections, court system, chemical dependency and mental health case work. My goal is to help you become your best self, one step at a time. My specialties included: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing-EMDR (2017), Trauma Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Neuro Linguistic Programming-NLP (2019) techniques to assist individuals with desired change. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy, court ordered supervised visitation and reunification counseling.

I'm so glad you're here! My name is Lauren and I specialize in supporting clients who are navigating various stages of parenthood and your children too! You could be thinking of starting a family, in the throes of early postpartum or you could be a parent of an older child, dealing with intense child behavior. There are so many complex experiences that come with parenthood! You (or your child) may be navigating a life challenge that has started to feel like too much. Together, we can work to reduce stress and anxiety and build more enjoyment and confidence into your life as a parent.

If you're an adult or teen in Washington state suffering from OCD, I would love to hear from you! I specialize in treating OCD, and I am especially skilled in treating “rumination as a compulsion”—mental compulsions that are not visible to anyone else. I offer Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP), Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), and Metacognitive Therapy (MCT), all of which are scientifically effective in treating OCD. I-CBT has been described as profound and a “game-changer.” This compassionate and effective psychotherapy has been changing lives in Canada and Europe for over 20 years.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or burdened by the weight of the world? These feelings of dread, anxiety, and anger can deeply impact your self-worth, especially when trauma is involved. My goal is to empower you to create lasting change and navigate difficult times with resilience and confidence. Together, we’ll identify unhealthy patterns, process trauma, and learn to let go of what no longer serves you. Your healing and growth are at the heart of our journey together, every step of the way.

Are the choices of others negatively affecting you? Are you losing your temper and isolating? Have you lost hope in the future or finding a solution? If you have said yes to any of those questions, you don't have to go through it alone. As your therapist, I make every effort to try and help you discover more effective ways of thinking, behaving, and coping with what has brought you to therapy. There are different paths you could take to freedom from your situation, together let's try and find the best path for you!

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.

Remember when life seemed so much easier? Your responsibilities and pressures didn’t used to feel so overwhelming, and you felt carefree! Relationships with friends and family felt untouchable. Thoughts didn’t swirl out of control, and you could focus on what needed to be done. And feeling lonely wasn’t something you felt often because you felt seen and heard. You have tried to "fix" things on your own but you are still struggling! You feel more lonely and more isolated than ever, and friendships feel unhealthy, and your family doesn’t understand you.

Sarah Wargin is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington who has been practicing since 2013. Sarah views therapy as a collaborative experience and a space where self-discovery, learning, and healing takes place. Together, you and Sarah will work to set and meet your goals that will help you become the person you wish to be, and/or experience the relief you seek. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys foraging, gardening, dancing, and whitewater kayaking.

If you're here, your outward "I have it all together" face is likely saying something different. Maybe you feel frustrated, confused, overwhelmed, and you don’t know how to stop the collapse. You can have a different story. What if you felt free, happy, confident, and life felt manageable or even enjoyable? What if you could understand what is fueling the chaos and resolve it, for good? I have good news...you can! Your childhood experiences create a foundation that drives your life as an adult. By taking time to explore your story, you can resolve the problematic issues you repeatedly encounter today.

Trauma can often root itself and interrupt the mind-body connection, impacting how we see ourselves and interact with the world around us. Together, we can process these experiences and explore ways to move forward. My treatment approach is individualized to honor the unique experiences of each individual. I will take the time to gather a holistic view that prioritizes what is important to you. I strive to make sure clients will always feel respected and the key driver of their healing experience.

I'm originally from Oregon & I've always loved the Pacific Northwest. From the sprawling scenic coastlines to the one-of-a-kind Olympic National Forest, it is a special place to be able to call home. A favorite activity is heading to the beach with family, which of course includes our two dogs. Regarding clients: I work with individuals, couples and families using a strength-based and client-centered approach to therapy while providing a safe and non-judgmental environment. Using cognitive and behavioral modalities we will collaborate to design a customized plan which will address your specific counseling needs and treatment goals.

My ideal clients are individuals grappling with mental health challenges, seeking to explore the therapeutic potential of ketogenic diets as a metabolic intervention for symptom reduction. They are motivated to integrate metabolic, functional, and nutritional strategies with psychotherapy to address issues like mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and cognitive function. These clients are looking for a comprehensive, biopsychosocial approach to improve their mental well-being and meet their wellness goals.

Compassionate, down-to-earth, practical help. I'm a licensed, board-certified psychologist. More than 30 years of professional experience working with individuals, couples and groups have taught me that we grow and make effective changes when we understand what is happening, appreciate our experiences, develop a plan to improve things. We'll work together on your goals- to enrich and repair your relationships, change long-standing patterns, develop self-acceptance and personal effectiveness, resolving difficult situations, reduce psychological distress, improve health, or enjoy more emotionally closeness and satisfying intimacy.

Are you or your child worried, striving, and exhausted, yet things don't seem to be as you wish? Are there parts of you ready to give up, while other parts push or criticize you even harder? Does it seem like familiar feelings, thoughts, and cycles go on and on, despite your best efforts? These are common experiences and frustrating. They don't seem to enhance our lives or family. Together we will bring an understanding of what is coming up for you and why. We will develop helpful skills and approaches that increase your odds of experiencing your hopes for relationships worth having, and a life worth living.

Trauma leaves us feeling damaged, broken, and disconnected from ourselves and others. You might be tired of feeling triggered by small things in your life, lonely and isolated as others in your life don’t understand you, or you might feel guilty or ashamed of what has happened to you. It has been so long since you have felt like yourself. You’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to be free from the past haunting you. You’re ready to have deep meaningful relationships with others. Most of all, you’re ready to feel confident and trust yourself. I can help you get there.

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?

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.

You appreciate education and are not looking for a faith-based place to heal. You also need a place where you are comfortable swearing and discussing life events. You struggle speaking your mind at times and may be your worst critic. Chronic stress, constant worry, or past trauma may also be contributing. Your relationships, emotional management, physical health, or sense of progress is being affected. You may recognize you are no longer being your best self and are searching for a better mindset. If you consider yourself neurodivergent, we may also be a good fit. I currently take Aetna and United Healthcare/Optum plans.

My name is Alexis Candelier, and I am a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.). I was born and raised in the Greater Portland Metro area and returned to the Pacific Northwest 2 years ago after spending years in Los Angeles, CA attending graduate school and practicing in the field of forensic mental health. Prior to completing my education, I was a Military Police Officer serving in the United States Marine Corps (ooh-rah!), so I take pride in being able to serve my fellow first responders and all the Veterans struggling to make it as a “civilian” in these trying and unprecedented times in a culturally competent and supportive manner.