Psychodynamic Therapists in Vancouver, WA
Charmed Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98684
Welcome to Charmed Counseling! We are a dynamic group of caring professionals who enjoy what we do and truly care about your mental health needs. We offer services in specialties such as trauma related disorders, anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, OCD, life transitions, gender identity, sexuality, self-esteem, relationship stress, play therapy etc. We believe in a client-centered, strength-based approach and will encourage you to be an active participant in your treatment planning and therapy.
Welcome to Charmed Counseling! We are a dynamic group of caring professionals who enjoy what we do and truly care about your mental health needs. We offer services in specialties such as trauma related disorders, anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, OCD, life transitions, gender identity, sexuality, self-esteem, relationship stress, play therapy etc. We believe in a client-centered, strength-based approach and will encourage you to be an active participant in your treatment planning and therapy.
Jake Jacob Hawbaker
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98684
I believe we were created for relationships. Relationships can bring healing, wholeness and happiness. However, despite their powerful role in our life, they can be extremely difficult to manage and can cause us a lot of pain and stress. This is where I hope to be able to help you. I love working with individuals, couples and families to help them on the their road to finding peace and joy in their relationships. At Charis Counseling Associates you will find an accepting and understanding atmosphere where you can be open about the real struggles of life.
I believe we were created for relationships. Relationships can bring healing, wholeness and happiness. However, despite their powerful role in our life, they can be extremely difficult to manage and can cause us a lot of pain and stress. This is where I hope to be able to help you. I love working with individuals, couples and families to help them on the their road to finding peace and joy in their relationships. At Charis Counseling Associates you will find an accepting and understanding atmosphere where you can be open about the real struggles of life.
Elizabeth Bowen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98661 (Online Only)
Are you looking for a therapist that you can relate to and feel safe with? Have you tried therapy a few times but felt like you never got anywhere? Or maybe its your first time and you're not sure what you're looking for. If that's you, you are exactly where you need to be. I meet clients where they are and help them navigate difficult feelings, process trauma, and find enjoyment in life. By reaching out, you're overcoming the scary first step in working towards inner healing, greater self understanding, and finding meaning in life. You don't have to do this alone. Let's work together to help you be the best version of yourself.
Are you looking for a therapist that you can relate to and feel safe with? Have you tried therapy a few times but felt like you never got anywhere? Or maybe its your first time and you're not sure what you're looking for. If that's you, you are exactly where you need to be. I meet clients where they are and help them navigate difficult feelings, process trauma, and find enjoyment in life. By reaching out, you're overcoming the scary first step in working towards inner healing, greater self understanding, and finding meaning in life. You don't have to do this alone. Let's work together to help you be the best version of yourself.
When did life become this elaborate performance? Like you're the only actor and everyone else is the audience? You don't remember putting a mask on, but there it is, a kind of false you. You're sick of the mask, but taking it off would mean confronting fears of intimacy, conflict, and emotional expression, not to mention the possibility of outright rejection and abandonment. So you keep it on. The mask protects you. Thank goodness for the mask!
When did life become this elaborate performance? Like you're the only actor and everyone else is the audience? You don't remember putting a mask on, but there it is, a kind of false you. You're sick of the mask, but taking it off would mean confronting fears of intimacy, conflict, and emotional expression, not to mention the possibility of outright rejection and abandonment. So you keep it on. The mask protects you. Thank goodness for the mask!
Do you feel unseen or unknown? Do you feel discombobulated after a life change? Do you feel stuck in a relational pattern? Do you know you need some help but find it so hard to reach out for it? Life always throws curveballs and I would like to walk with you through the hard times.
Do you feel unseen or unknown? Do you feel discombobulated after a life change? Do you feel stuck in a relational pattern? Do you know you need some help but find it so hard to reach out for it? Life always throws curveballs and I would like to walk with you through the hard times.
Although it's true that children are resilient, there are times when children and their families need focused support and therapy in order to move forward and reach emotional health and balance. I am a Clinical Psychologist and Registered Play Therapist who uses cognitive-behavioral, play therapy, animal-assisted therapy, art therapy, and mindfulness techniques to help clients achieve better mental health. Having been licensed for sixteen years, I have worked extensively with children who present with anxiety, depression, a history of trauma including post-traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit, obsessive-compulsive disorder, autism, grief issues, and behavioral concerns.
Although it's true that children are resilient, there are times when children and their families need focused support and therapy in order to move forward and reach emotional health and balance. I am a Clinical Psychologist and Registered Play Therapist who uses cognitive-behavioral, play therapy, animal-assisted therapy, art therapy, and mindfulness techniques to help clients achieve better mental health. Having been licensed for sixteen years, I have worked extensively with children who present with anxiety, depression, a history of trauma including post-traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit, obsessive-compulsive disorder, autism, grief issues, and behavioral concerns.
Are you dealing with transitions in your life, loss of relationship, struggling with work or school, or discerning your personal values or spiritual beliefs? Are some of your struggles more long standing - having ongoing painful thoughts and feelings that interfere with your sense of self, relationships, or ability to experience life as you desire? Do you desire to feel less alone, gain perspective, and reorient to your true self? Through non-judgmental acceptance and awareness of thoughts and emotions, therapy can help us understand the pain we are experiencing, learn new ways of responding, and gain more joy in our life.
Are you dealing with transitions in your life, loss of relationship, struggling with work or school, or discerning your personal values or spiritual beliefs? Are some of your struggles more long standing - having ongoing painful thoughts and feelings that interfere with your sense of self, relationships, or ability to experience life as you desire? Do you desire to feel less alone, gain perspective, and reorient to your true self? Through non-judgmental acceptance and awareness of thoughts and emotions, therapy can help us understand the pain we are experiencing, learn new ways of responding, and gain more joy in our life.
Diane C Steinbrecher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT, MSWAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98660 (Online Only)
I trust that whatever appears in the mind, body, and emotions has its purpose and wants to be deeply heard, honored, understood, and embraced; that all the Psyche expresses are attempts toward our wholeness and realizing the jewel of our Essential Being. With this compassion and care, healing can unfold, patterns and beliefs transformed, and we can live our true potential and purpose, innate wisdom, and experience happiness, peace, and joy.
I trust that whatever appears in the mind, body, and emotions has its purpose and wants to be deeply heard, honored, understood, and embraced; that all the Psyche expresses are attempts toward our wholeness and realizing the jewel of our Essential Being. With this compassion and care, healing can unfold, patterns and beliefs transformed, and we can live our true potential and purpose, innate wisdom, and experience happiness, peace, and joy.
I am a clinician with years of training and broad experience that have brought about a deep understanding of how people come to feel and behave as they do. I work with people experiencing depression, anxiety, identity and self-esteem problems, relationship difficulties, pregnancy/postpartum adjustment, and those feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or stuck. My approach is warm, compassionate, honest, and professional. I strive to be a steady and supportive partner throughout the therapy process and facilitate an increasing understanding of your emotions, patterns, and areas of identity impacting many areas of your life. I find curiosity and humor to be important tools in the process.
I am a clinician with years of training and broad experience that have brought about a deep understanding of how people come to feel and behave as they do. I work with people experiencing depression, anxiety, identity and self-esteem problems, relationship difficulties, pregnancy/postpartum adjustment, and those feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or stuck. My approach is warm, compassionate, honest, and professional. I strive to be a steady and supportive partner throughout the therapy process and facilitate an increasing understanding of your emotions, patterns, and areas of identity impacting many areas of your life. I find curiosity and humor to be important tools in the process.
For anyone struggling with debilitating trauma in the aftermath of an automobile accident, SOMA Trauma Therapy can help. Are you afraid to drive, or to be in a vehicle at all? Are you feeling anxious and scared much of the time? Experiencing nightmares and having trouble sleeping? Afraid to leave home? Struggling to focus? Having panic attacks? These symptoms are debilitating, interfering with your recovery and your life. We can help you reclaim your life!
For anyone struggling with debilitating trauma in the aftermath of an automobile accident, SOMA Trauma Therapy can help. Are you afraid to drive, or to be in a vehicle at all? Are you feeling anxious and scared much of the time? Experiencing nightmares and having trouble sleeping? Afraid to leave home? Struggling to focus? Having panic attacks? These symptoms are debilitating, interfering with your recovery and your life. We can help you reclaim your life!
Heaven Sent Counseling
Counselor, MS, CDP, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98664 (Online Only)
Immediate Openings in KS and WA. I have been a counselor for almost 20 years. I have worked in the addiction field and with couples and families helping them to resolve issues between couples and family members. I also have worked with people who have co-dependency issues, anxiety issues, post traumatic stress disorder, and depression. I am moved into my own private practice in June 2015. I am currently a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Chemical Dependency Professional, in Washington State and now am licensed in Kansas and have moved my practice to Kansas, but can continue to work with people in Washington State online.
Immediate Openings in KS and WA. I have been a counselor for almost 20 years. I have worked in the addiction field and with couples and families helping them to resolve issues between couples and family members. I also have worked with people who have co-dependency issues, anxiety issues, post traumatic stress disorder, and depression. I am moved into my own private practice in June 2015. I am currently a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Chemical Dependency Professional, in Washington State and now am licensed in Kansas and have moved my practice to Kansas, but can continue to work with people in Washington State online.
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Passionate about working with individuals who want to explore and connect with a more authentic sense of self as a basis for defining their lives, work lives and roles in the larger community. I offer a blend of personal and career counseling to provide a holistic approach to career and life planning. My typical client is interested in finding direction and fulfillment, but is overwhelmed or discouraged. Focusing on personal issues or mental health concerns can reduce barriers to moving forward. We can work on defining purpose and direction, handling stress and tackling career exploration and job search.
Passionate about working with individuals who want to explore and connect with a more authentic sense of self as a basis for defining their lives, work lives and roles in the larger community. I offer a blend of personal and career counseling to provide a holistic approach to career and life planning. My typical client is interested in finding direction and fulfillment, but is overwhelmed or discouraged. Focusing on personal issues or mental health concerns can reduce barriers to moving forward. We can work on defining purpose and direction, handling stress and tackling career exploration and job search.
Certified as a Professional Life Coach, (with a background as a Psychotherapist for Washington Residents Only) I enjoy helping people who are navigating Change. Change is the constant in our lives and sometimes it is helpful to have someone ask you the right questions to help you access your own inner resources and wisdom. These areas of change may include: vocational callings, stage of life, relationship shifts, changes in environments, and many others. I also do lots of work with people exploring issues related to their spiritual lives and journeys.
Certified as a Professional Life Coach, (with a background as a Psychotherapist for Washington Residents Only) I enjoy helping people who are navigating Change. Change is the constant in our lives and sometimes it is helpful to have someone ask you the right questions to help you access your own inner resources and wisdom. These areas of change may include: vocational callings, stage of life, relationship shifts, changes in environments, and many others. I also do lots of work with people exploring issues related to their spiritual lives and journeys.
From struggling to THRIVING. Become more fully "yourself." Enjoy relationship satisfaction. Strengthen connection to something bigger that is meaningful. Get relief from depression and anxiety (really!). Improve effectiveness at work. Feel more at home in your body, content. Mindful and present. LAUGH. Choosing a therapist that is both really good AND a great fit is important. There is a difference here you will experience from the get go. The office is in a 1930's Cape Cod style house...inviting & comfortable. With warmth and character. David is unusually relational and "real." Sessions are 60, 75 or 90 minutes rather than 50.
From struggling to THRIVING. Become more fully "yourself." Enjoy relationship satisfaction. Strengthen connection to something bigger that is meaningful. Get relief from depression and anxiety (really!). Improve effectiveness at work. Feel more at home in your body, content. Mindful and present. LAUGH. Choosing a therapist that is both really good AND a great fit is important. There is a difference here you will experience from the get go. The office is in a 1930's Cape Cod style house...inviting & comfortable. With warmth and character. David is unusually relational and "real." Sessions are 60, 75 or 90 minutes rather than 50.
We all have the capacity to heal and make deep and lasting change; my practice is dedicated to offering emotional skills with the warmth and acceptance that nurtures change. I have years of experience helping children, adolescents, and families, with a focus on helping individuals of all ages heal from distressing and traumatic circumstances and the depression and anxiety that can follow. I am comfortable in helping with short-term stressors, or long-term personal growth. I believe that every person is strong, capable, and has the innate ability to grow, have loving relationships, and feel free and alive.
We all have the capacity to heal and make deep and lasting change; my practice is dedicated to offering emotional skills with the warmth and acceptance that nurtures change. I have years of experience helping children, adolescents, and families, with a focus on helping individuals of all ages heal from distressing and traumatic circumstances and the depression and anxiety that can follow. I am comfortable in helping with short-term stressors, or long-term personal growth. I believe that every person is strong, capable, and has the innate ability to grow, have loving relationships, and feel free and alive.
Dr. Jessica A. Weis
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98660
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and work with children, adolescents, and adults who have a variety of presenting problems including anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I specialize in tailoring evidence-based treatments to support client’s mental health and wellness. I believe in the importance of developing a positive therapeutic relationship in order to foster growth and change in my clients. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their experiences, understand their emotions, learn coping skills, and make effective choices that are in line with their values.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and work with children, adolescents, and adults who have a variety of presenting problems including anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I specialize in tailoring evidence-based treatments to support client’s mental health and wellness. I believe in the importance of developing a positive therapeutic relationship in order to foster growth and change in my clients. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their experiences, understand their emotions, learn coping skills, and make effective choices that are in line with their values.
Life and living only exist in the present moment. Our untrained mind often causes us suffering when it dwells on past experiences, or future fears, clouding this moment where living actually occures. Depression, anxiety, our beliefs about our selves and others, all stem from these unnecessary thoughts and their related emotions. Our mind must come to realize that it is the cause of its own unhappiness. Then whatever we experience in life is no longer overwhelming.
I have an appreciation and grounding in western oriented psychodynamics enriched with an eastern psychological and Spiritual perspective. Please visit my website: kennethandert.com
Life and living only exist in the present moment. Our untrained mind often causes us suffering when it dwells on past experiences, or future fears, clouding this moment where living actually occures. Depression, anxiety, our beliefs about our selves and others, all stem from these unnecessary thoughts and their related emotions. Our mind must come to realize that it is the cause of its own unhappiness. Then whatever we experience in life is no longer overwhelming.
I have an appreciation and grounding in western oriented psychodynamics enriched with an eastern psychological and Spiritual perspective. Please visit my website: kennethandert.com
Doug Chapman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, CADC3
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98660 (Online Only)
You may not know it but you are already whole. However, for most of us, our whole, authentic self has been lost or covered over by life's trials, traumas, & family/societal demands. We build up complex defenses. Then we develop an inauthentic self to get by in a complex and confusing world. In our work together we will uncover and rediscover your wholeness, authenticity, and radiance. Clients who would most benefit may have had some past therapy. My clients are typically midlife or older (but not always) and may be experiencing a challenging life transition, or simply want a fuller, richer life.
You may not know it but you are already whole. However, for most of us, our whole, authentic self has been lost or covered over by life's trials, traumas, & family/societal demands. We build up complex defenses. Then we develop an inauthentic self to get by in a complex and confusing world. In our work together we will uncover and rediscover your wholeness, authenticity, and radiance. Clients who would most benefit may have had some past therapy. My clients are typically midlife or older (but not always) and may be experiencing a challenging life transition, or simply want a fuller, richer life.
Megan McDavid
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd, CST
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98683
In the hustle of our daily lives, it can be difficult to tune into ourselves and notice the ways that our work, stress, relationships, and responsibilities are affecting us. We can find ourselves feeling unsettled or unhappy and not have the space to move into a better understanding of what in our lives needs to change. To overcome this, many people find it helpful to have a space dedicated to deepening their understanding of themselves and their emotions. Therapy provides a unique space to develop your understanding of yourself and respond to life's challenges with curiosity, compassion, and patience.
In the hustle of our daily lives, it can be difficult to tune into ourselves and notice the ways that our work, stress, relationships, and responsibilities are affecting us. We can find ourselves feeling unsettled or unhappy and not have the space to move into a better understanding of what in our lives needs to change. To overcome this, many people find it helpful to have a space dedicated to deepening their understanding of themselves and their emotions. Therapy provides a unique space to develop your understanding of yourself and respond to life's challenges with curiosity, compassion, and patience.
Kathryn Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98664 (Online Only)
You remember your dreams, and want to remember them. You may be, or want to be writing them down. You know intuitively that dreams are the bridge between what we know and don’t know about our whole or True Self. Yet, understanding what the dream maker is trying to communicate feels difficult or out of reach on your own. Jungian ideas of dreams and complexes and individuation intrigue you. In your second half of life, challenging transitions, unmet creative desires, or troubling patterns of relating are calling for your attention through your dreams. Symbolism and life’s deeper meanings draw you to this work of dream tending.
You remember your dreams, and want to remember them. You may be, or want to be writing them down. You know intuitively that dreams are the bridge between what we know and don’t know about our whole or True Self. Yet, understanding what the dream maker is trying to communicate feels difficult or out of reach on your own. Jungian ideas of dreams and complexes and individuation intrigue you. In your second half of life, challenging transitions, unmet creative desires, or troubling patterns of relating are calling for your attention through your dreams. Symbolism and life’s deeper meanings draw you to this work of dream tending.
