Family Therapy in Vancouver, WA
We are a group of dynamic therapists, in multiple Washington state locations. Our goal was to create a place for you to settle in and tell your story. Everybody has one, and we want to hear yours. Counseling is a process that encourages you to examine your choices, your thoughts, your dreams, your barriers and your pain in an effort to create the positive change you are seeking in your life. We believe that successful counseling is a collaborative experience between you and your therapist; that finding the right fit is vital to that success.
We are a group of dynamic therapists, in multiple Washington state locations. Our goal was to create a place for you to settle in and tell your story. Everybody has one, and we want to hear yours. Counseling is a process that encourages you to examine your choices, your thoughts, your dreams, your barriers and your pain in an effort to create the positive change you are seeking in your life. We believe that successful counseling is a collaborative experience between you and your therapist; that finding the right fit is vital to that success.
Jennifer Lesseos
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98684
In our sessions, my goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where being comfortable sharing thoughts and feelings. By actively listening and understanding your unique experiences, we can identify the core issues and explore ways to address them. Together, we’ll work on setting realistic goals and developing practical coping strategies tailored to their needs.
In our sessions, my goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where being comfortable sharing thoughts and feelings. By actively listening and understanding your unique experiences, we can identify the core issues and explore ways to address them. Together, we’ll work on setting realistic goals and developing practical coping strategies tailored to their needs.
Deciding to seek out change and be vulnerable, demands respect and garners a therapist which will meet you where you are at in the change process. I am a therapist that loves to work with anyone with a desire to do something different in their life.
Deciding to seek out change and be vulnerable, demands respect and garners a therapist which will meet you where you are at in the change process. I am a therapist that loves to work with anyone with a desire to do something different in their life.
Maybe you have a box in your head that's labeled "Past Stuff." You put in all the things you don't like thinking about: hurts from your childhood, the memories of things you did that play on a loop in your head if you're not careful. Lately, things have been leaking out. You feel less in control of your life, and the memories that used to stay in the box are escaping. Or maybe you know the box is there and have a sense that you should sort through it, but you're not sure about doing it alone.
Maybe you have a box in your head that's labeled "Past Stuff." You put in all the things you don't like thinking about: hurts from your childhood, the memories of things you did that play on a loop in your head if you're not careful. Lately, things have been leaking out. You feel less in control of your life, and the memories that used to stay in the box are escaping. Or maybe you know the box is there and have a sense that you should sort through it, but you're not sure about doing it alone.
A traumatic experience is like an injury and can have a long-lasting effect and impact on the way you perceive and interact with the world. Individuals experiencing trauma may have difficulty regulating emotions such as anger, anxiety, and sadness and easily feel overwhelmed, numb, and shut down. Trauma not only affects our relationship with ourselves but also impacts our relationship with others. I am also a TFMR Mom who had a Stillbirth. I am passionate about serving other parents who have experienced TFMR, Stillbirth, and Child loss at any point. The grief that accompanies this loss is tremendous and isolating. I am here to help.
A traumatic experience is like an injury and can have a long-lasting effect and impact on the way you perceive and interact with the world. Individuals experiencing trauma may have difficulty regulating emotions such as anger, anxiety, and sadness and easily feel overwhelmed, numb, and shut down. Trauma not only affects our relationship with ourselves but also impacts our relationship with others. I am also a TFMR Mom who had a Stillbirth. I am passionate about serving other parents who have experienced TFMR, Stillbirth, and Child loss at any point. The grief that accompanies this loss is tremendous and isolating. I am here to help.
You are ready to stop patterns that involve giving your power away. You are looking for more fulfillment in life and are ready to reclaim your authentic self. You are tired of feeling like everything else comes before your dreams, goals, empowerment and mental health. You who want to learn how to build more loving awareness and compassion towards yourself in order to support your best life. You are interested in learning more about what makes you who you are, how to shift out of unhealthy beliefs and figure out what’s holding you back from securing happiness and abundance for yourself. Resonate? Then, let's work together.
You are ready to stop patterns that involve giving your power away. You are looking for more fulfillment in life and are ready to reclaim your authentic self. You are tired of feeling like everything else comes before your dreams, goals, empowerment and mental health. You who want to learn how to build more loving awareness and compassion towards yourself in order to support your best life. You are interested in learning more about what makes you who you are, how to shift out of unhealthy beliefs and figure out what’s holding you back from securing happiness and abundance for yourself. Resonate? Then, let's work together.
Beth Elizondo Mitchell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98684 (Online Only)
Hello and congratulations on taking the first step toward emotional self-care! I am here to listen and collaborate with you to build a unique treatment plan that allows you to focus on the things that are most important to you in your life. I am a personable and experienced therapist who will help you to prioritize your needs, identify personal goals and develop strategies to break down the barriers that have been holding you back. I work best with people who are motivated to make changes in their lives even if they are feeling stuck or anxious.
Hello and congratulations on taking the first step toward emotional self-care! I am here to listen and collaborate with you to build a unique treatment plan that allows you to focus on the things that are most important to you in your life. I am a personable and experienced therapist who will help you to prioritize your needs, identify personal goals and develop strategies to break down the barriers that have been holding you back. I work best with people who are motivated to make changes in their lives even if they are feeling stuck or anxious.
Feeling overwhelmed? Not sure where to start in order to feel better? I have been working in the mental health sector for nearly twenty years providing crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and outpatient support. My greatest passion is supporting people in all walks of life to find emotional, physical, and spiritual BALANCE. Whether you are struggling with day-to-day stressors, a challenging life transition, or difficulty in relationships, I am here to support you in finding your way back to center. My promise to you is to listen well and work collaboratively in pursuing your goals in order to feel better and thrive.
Feeling overwhelmed? Not sure where to start in order to feel better? I have been working in the mental health sector for nearly twenty years providing crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and outpatient support. My greatest passion is supporting people in all walks of life to find emotional, physical, and spiritual BALANCE. Whether you are struggling with day-to-day stressors, a challenging life transition, or difficulty in relationships, I am here to support you in finding your way back to center. My promise to you is to listen well and work collaboratively in pursuing your goals in order to feel better and thrive.
I view therapy as a means to acquire a well-equipped toolbox of positive and healthy life skills. These skills will help the client recognize, understand, and utilize their internal power for overcoming life's many external forces that may be causing distress or dysfunction in their life. My job as a therapist is to maintain a safe, caring, and confidential environment for my clients as they embark on that journey.
I view therapy as a means to acquire a well-equipped toolbox of positive and healthy life skills. These skills will help the client recognize, understand, and utilize their internal power for overcoming life's many external forces that may be causing distress or dysfunction in their life. My job as a therapist is to maintain a safe, caring, and confidential environment for my clients as they embark on that journey.
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.
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.
Shannon Manuszewski
Counselor, MS, NCC, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98686 (Online Only)
My approach is to accept you regardless of your religion, race, ethical background, sexual orientation, or gender. This is also what I practice in my personal life. Regardless of what you say or do, I provide the comfort and acceptance for you to express your thoughts and feelings without judgment. I develop a personal plan of focus geared specifically to what you want out of counseling. I also believe by building a strong therapeutic relationship with my client, it allows meaningful and effective therapy - this is the foundation for the healing process.
My approach is to accept you regardless of your religion, race, ethical background, sexual orientation, or gender. This is also what I practice in my personal life. Regardless of what you say or do, I provide the comfort and acceptance for you to express your thoughts and feelings without judgment. I develop a personal plan of focus geared specifically to what you want out of counseling. I also believe by building a strong therapeutic relationship with my client, it allows meaningful and effective therapy - this is the foundation for the healing process.
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I believe in helping people learn to live authentically from a place of self-compassion and self-worth. I pride myself in offering comprehensive and collaborative individual therapeutic care. I work with all diagnoses and disorders and have experience addressing symptoms and offering behavioral interventions across a range of evidence-based modalities. I believe that meaning-making is an important part of the human experience and so I spend time talking to clients about existential issues and collaborating with you to make a story of your life worth living.
I believe in helping people learn to live authentically from a place of self-compassion and self-worth. I pride myself in offering comprehensive and collaborative individual therapeutic care. I work with all diagnoses and disorders and have experience addressing symptoms and offering behavioral interventions across a range of evidence-based modalities. I believe that meaning-making is an important part of the human experience and so I spend time talking to clients about existential issues and collaborating with you to make a story of your life worth living.
****Not accepting new patients at this time. Will post when availability opens up**** I believe one of the greatest attributes of the therapeutic relationship is the ability to be open and honest with your thoughts, feelings, and relationship issues. Therapy is a place where you don't have to worry about being judged or having your statements negatively impact your world. A place where you can feel heard and understood, and receive objective feedback from someone whose sole purpose is to help you to make your life better.
****Not accepting new patients at this time. Will post when availability opens up**** I believe one of the greatest attributes of the therapeutic relationship is the ability to be open and honest with your thoughts, feelings, and relationship issues. Therapy is a place where you don't have to worry about being judged or having your statements negatively impact your world. A place where you can feel heard and understood, and receive objective feedback from someone whose sole purpose is to help you to make your life better.
Mark D. Best
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98684 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
When life feels presents us with stress, whether it be from anxiety, depression, or trauma, it is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed and a sense that our lives have become unmanageable. My greatest satisfaction comes with assisting individuals in recognizing their power to grow and thrive. I assist my clients, who include adolescents and adults, in finding ways to change their relationship to thoughts and emotions and develop a stronger sense of self, establishing core values, and creating an action plan linked to goals based on those values.
When life feels presents us with stress, whether it be from anxiety, depression, or trauma, it is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed and a sense that our lives have become unmanageable. My greatest satisfaction comes with assisting individuals in recognizing their power to grow and thrive. I assist my clients, who include adolescents and adults, in finding ways to change their relationship to thoughts and emotions and develop a stronger sense of self, establishing core values, and creating an action plan linked to goals based on those values.
I have a great deal of respect for the unique stories of individual lives, and I strive to create a collaborative and supportive environment where clients can safely learn about themselves, develop new skills, and make real and lasting change. I try to help people not only reduce distress and suffering, but to also cultivate more genuine and fulfilling relationships with themselves and others. My primary areas of expertise include: stress management, mindfulness, anxiety and mood concerns, assertive communication, bicultural issues, performance enhancement, LGBTQ concerns, and adjustment, relationship, and identity concerns.
I have a great deal of respect for the unique stories of individual lives, and I strive to create a collaborative and supportive environment where clients can safely learn about themselves, develop new skills, and make real and lasting change. I try to help people not only reduce distress and suffering, but to also cultivate more genuine and fulfilling relationships with themselves and others. My primary areas of expertise include: stress management, mindfulness, anxiety and mood concerns, assertive communication, bicultural issues, performance enhancement, LGBTQ concerns, and adjustment, relationship, and identity concerns.
I believe that every client has the potential for health and wellness regardless their situation. I have dealt with many issues including, mood, thoughts, anxiety, attention, eating, gender, sexuality, spirituality, substance use, and compulsive behaviors. I want to meet you where you are. While they may not be ready to make immediate changes, planting the seeds of health and wellness are my ultimate goals. I work with adults and youth at least 11 years old.
I believe that every client has the potential for health and wellness regardless their situation. I have dealt with many issues including, mood, thoughts, anxiety, attention, eating, gender, sexuality, spirituality, substance use, and compulsive behaviors. I want to meet you where you are. While they may not be ready to make immediate changes, planting the seeds of health and wellness are my ultimate goals. I work with adults and youth at least 11 years old.
Times of uncertainty often draw our attention to our fears and anxieties, but they also illuminate the things that are most important to us. Whether you’re wanting to learn more about yourself; worrying about your child’s well-being; suffering the loss of a loved one; processing abuse or trauma; experiencing a major life transition; feeling unsatisfied in your relationships; or are just wanting more out of life, therapy may be a great place to start.
Times of uncertainty often draw our attention to our fears and anxieties, but they also illuminate the things that are most important to us. Whether you’re wanting to learn more about yourself; worrying about your child’s well-being; suffering the loss of a loved one; processing abuse or trauma; experiencing a major life transition; feeling unsatisfied in your relationships; or are just wanting more out of life, therapy may be a great place to start.
Accepting new clients for in-person or telehealth appointments. You don't need to know exactly why you are seeking counseling. Common topics addressed in counseling are issues with self-esteem, finding purpose and meaning in life, relationship concerns, stressful life circumstances, psychological education and/or symptom improvement. Whether you have goals or are needing to figure that out, I can be flexible and hopefully useful! I have 20 years of experience working with all ranges of presenting issues (intense psychosis to everyday stress) and can vary the approach to one that best suits your unique experience.
Accepting new clients for in-person or telehealth appointments. You don't need to know exactly why you are seeking counseling. Common topics addressed in counseling are issues with self-esteem, finding purpose and meaning in life, relationship concerns, stressful life circumstances, psychological education and/or symptom improvement. Whether you have goals or are needing to figure that out, I can be flexible and hopefully useful! I have 20 years of experience working with all ranges of presenting issues (intense psychosis to everyday stress) and can vary the approach to one that best suits your unique experience.
Alexandra Moskovich
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98663 (Online Only)
We all possess an inner healing intelligence, with a natural impulse towards growth. When we are brave enough to explore the why and the how of our experiences, and make our unconscious conscious, we have the chance to remove barriers to a more authentic, pleasurable, and meaningful way of being in the world. I hope to support you in this process.
We all possess an inner healing intelligence, with a natural impulse towards growth. When we are brave enough to explore the why and the how of our experiences, and make our unconscious conscious, we have the chance to remove barriers to a more authentic, pleasurable, and meaningful way of being in the world. I hope to support you in this process.
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.
