Family Therapy in Vancouver, WA

Affectionately known as The Angry Boy Whisperer. I enjoy helping: families in conflict, kids transitioning between split homes, and FATHERS who want better for themselves and their family. I see MEN who want a counselor who is more direct, and can help them develop a way out. I help parents change the course of the family back to their original family vision, and I help children learn how to be respectful, responsible, and fun to be around. Men who have a hard time with depression, anxiety, addiction (pornography/substances), and difficulties in relationships. I help men have more character and honor in their lives.

You deserve the very best therapist. Therapy isn’t easy to dive into, right? I get that! My 20 years of combined experience as a LICSW, Music Therapist, Somatic Yoga Teacher (for all body types) and Army Behavior Health Provider has given me rich experience with all sorts of unique people, and I’m not your cookie cutter therapist. I’ll be very real and authentic with you. I deeply appreciate pain and trauma, and how it can dismantle your life. And if I’m not the best therapist for you, I will be honest and help you to find someone who is. You deserve to have the life you want again, and I’m committed to helping you get that back.

As a counselor, my role is to create a safe environment where you can feel secure and supported. My style is respectful, warm and interactive. I value a strong therapeutic alliance as a basis for personal and behavioral change and emotional growth. When working with teens, I find collaborating with caregivers to be most effective in fostering growth and positive change. I also find it essential working with adolescents to build a strong rapport as a foundation to further enhance the therapeutic process.

Our existence in this world comes with hopes, aspirations and dreams. It also comes with disappointments, challenges and hardships which can overshadow our light and purpose. These obstacles on our path to our most authentic self may have been passed down to us from our family or an injustice burdened onto us as along the way. Somewhere, amongst all of these parts of ourselves, there is hope and a belief that we can be at peace with our past and artfully manage our present so that we can fully embrace the future we deserve.

Choosing to come to therapy can be an intimidating experience...one that involves you shining a light on feelings of vulnerability or discomfort. But it's also a brave step that reminds you that you can be in control of how you respond to difficult situations, as well as empowers you to find your voice. If you are struggling with your mental health, feeling overwhelmed, or just need someone to support you in this season of your life, I am here to make sure you feel seen and heard. Along the way I will provide you with concrete skills, challenge you to see another perspective, and celebrate your successes.

I offer therapeutic services for the following: Anxiety, Attachment & Family-of-Origin issues, Relationship/Intimacy issues, LGBTQIA+ folx, pregnancy and postpartum, and have experience in working with professional musicians and issues related to that line of work. I welcome clients of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and racial and ethnic backgrounds. I enjoy working with client's who are motivated to be self-reflective and are open to understanding themselves and their experiences on a deeper level.

I work with women: daughters, mothers, and sisters, and the people who desire to enjoy healthy, loving relationships with them. Together we work to develop the insight and skills necessary to experience the pleasure of love. We may explore trauma, loss, grief, anger, repressed desire, lack of vitality, and current challenging relationships. My orientation is analytical, depth/archetypal, and feminist. My commitment is to women's autonomy, self-agency, and empowerment.

I have been working in mental health for 15 years I enjoy working with kids starting from the age of 7 years of age up to 18 yrs of age who are struggling with fitting in, school difficulties, ADHD, Depression, Autism spectrum disorder, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder and adjustment disorders. I also enjoy working with adults who struggle with life changing events, PTSD, depression and anxiety. It has been my experience that many of the difficulties listed above involve more than just the individual. Many times, they encompass a partner and or family system. I am qualified and trained to work with couples and families.

Accepting new clients. Have you ever experienced feeling unworthy or that your needs don't matter? Are you ever feeling frustrated or stuck for not being able to freely express your true self and emotions? My approach to counseling is holistic and eclectic. I incorporate techniques that are personalized to your unique needs in a gentle and compassionate way. I blend psychoanalytic, internal family systems, and interpersonal experiential frameworks, as well as EMDR. I provide 2slgbtqia+, kink, body, and poly affirming care.

Helping people uncover truths about themselves as we work together toward your healing and wholeness is my passion. I am experienced in collaborating with clients to challenge negative self concepts by building on existing strengths. I believe processing issues such as shame, low self worth, and identity formation does not need to be done alone, and is worth every ounce of effort. With empathy, compassion, respect, humility, and a little humor along the way, it is my strong desire to help clients overcome unhealthy emotional, thought, and behavioral patterns due to family of origin issues and/or trauma.

Current openings for new clients! People seek therapy for many reasons but they usually want to feel heard and understood. Therapy can be a place where you can explore barriers getting in the way of reaching your full potential, learn how to manage strong feelings, and shift unhealthy patterns. Humans are ever-evolving as we navigate this world and its challenges. In our sessions, people feel heard and learn how to better understand each other. We don’t want to just float through life, so let’s start thriving!

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.

Welcome! Being a parent can be difficult but also a joyful and memorable experience. I provide a safe, nurturing space for children 3-12 to develop skills for identifying, expressing, and managing big emotions. I believe that healing for children comes through the playful interaction as they process their feelings and experiences. Collaboration between children and parents is critical part of my approach as a provider. Often, a combination of family therapy sessions with and without child is recommended, to provide space for parents to learn and practice skills and strategies to use with their young child.

You are not meant to be perfect; you are meant to be whole. A whole life is a mixture of good and bad. Both experiences are needed to for a wider perspective and to allow for a full appreciation of the positives in life. I work with kids, tweens, teens, and beyond, either individually or as a family, to help you achieve the life you want. We will explore your current experience, and where you want life to go, then figure out the needed knowledge, skill-building, and actions to move you (and/or your family) toward your goals and ideal life. You deserve a happy and fulfilling life, whatever that looks like for you.

Pornography & sex addiction are real and destroy lives! If you've been affected by porn & sex addiction you've most likely been risking your job, your family, maybe even going to jail. You've likely tried to stop but can't. It's too much! The shame and guilt are overwhelming. And, if you're reading this, it's likely you've been caught by by a significant other and are facing the end of your relationship unless you get help!

UPDATE: Current availability for telehealth sessions! Limited open spots on Tuesdays and will open Thursday availability in September. Seeking therapy can be an exciting, scary, and/or overwhelming decision. I am here to help make that decision a positive one of personal empowerment. With respect and compassion, I work to create a comfortable and safe environment in which we can develop a therapeutic alliance and share in the journey of personal growth. Helping each client work through specific life challenges, goals, and transitions is both a privilege and a passion for me and I welcome the opportunity to be a part of your journey!

I am passionate about assisting individuals & families on their journey through challenges to findings fulfillment, engagement & empowerment in their life. While our past experiences & connections have led us to where we are this does not have to be where we stay; we can choose what will define us moving forward, our pain or our strength. I work to assist clients in developing their own unique path toward growth & healing while honoring & creating understanding around the role their past has played in shaping them. My clinical styles utilize psychodynamic, attachment theory, cognitive behavioral, & strength based approaches focused on creating engagement through individualized therapeutic relationships.

Hi there. I’m Luciana (she/her). I’m a clinical social work associate in SW Washington. I’m passionate about helping folks feel seen & heard, work through trauma, and build resilience so they can live wholeheartedly. I know finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. If you think we’d work well together, please reach out and schedule an appointment. Looking forward to meeting you!

Overwhelmed? Feeling like your mind is spinning and it won't slow down? Traumatized by an event/person? Sad more than not? As a therapist, I have a long history of working with women, children and adults. I specialize in abuse issues, domestic violence, trauma, depression, anxiety, parenting, ADHD, and family issues. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which is the standard and most effective treatment for psychological trauma. Having support is key to a healthy and balanced life.