Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Washougal, WA
Body Based Healing & Recovery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SUDP, SEP
Verified Verified
Washougal, WA 98671 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you struggle with not feeling happy, fulfilled with your life? Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, low self-worth? Do you struggle with fatigue and low energy? Do you have a self-critical voice that tells you you are not good enough,? Does your life look good on the outside but not on the inside? Do you struggle to feel fully present in your work and relationships? My passion in being a therapist is helping people who don’t feel good about themselves and/or their lives. They may struggle with depression, anxiety, low self-confidence, have challenges with addiction(s) and unresolved trauma.
Do you struggle with not feeling happy, fulfilled with your life? Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, low self-worth? Do you struggle with fatigue and low energy? Do you have a self-critical voice that tells you you are not good enough,? Does your life look good on the outside but not on the inside? Do you struggle to feel fully present in your work and relationships? My passion in being a therapist is helping people who don’t feel good about themselves and/or their lives. They may struggle with depression, anxiety, low self-confidence, have challenges with addiction(s) and unresolved trauma.
Megan Boutinen Phd | Pacific Vista Psychology
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Washougal, WA 98671
I am currently accepting new clients. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with many years of experience treating a wide range of presenting concerns within adults, families, and couples. Some of these presenting concerns include depression, anxiety, OCD, grief, relationship dilemmas, challenges with life transitions, identity development and exploration, and working through past traumas. My areas of specialty include eating disorders and couples work. I see therapy as a collaborative process. Together we will identify and establish your goals for treatment, and work to bring you to where you feel more positively.
I am currently accepting new clients. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with many years of experience treating a wide range of presenting concerns within adults, families, and couples. Some of these presenting concerns include depression, anxiety, OCD, grief, relationship dilemmas, challenges with life transitions, identity development and exploration, and working through past traumas. My areas of specialty include eating disorders and couples work. I see therapy as a collaborative process. Together we will identify and establish your goals for treatment, and work to bring you to where you feel more positively.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Addictions Counselor in Washington. I have many years experience and my counseling is rooted in a humanistic, person-centered holistic approach within an Interpersonal Psychotherapy that focuses on challenges within relationships. Whether we realize it or not relationships are at the center of who we are as human beings; they encompass our hopes, dreams and future, as well as our biggest challenges, fears and disappointments. My philosophy for therapy is focused on building a compassionate, welcoming, and engaging person-centered therapeutic relationship for each of my clients.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Addictions Counselor in Washington. I have many years experience and my counseling is rooted in a humanistic, person-centered holistic approach within an Interpersonal Psychotherapy that focuses on challenges within relationships. Whether we realize it or not relationships are at the center of who we are as human beings; they encompass our hopes, dreams and future, as well as our biggest challenges, fears and disappointments. My philosophy for therapy is focused on building a compassionate, welcoming, and engaging person-centered therapeutic relationship for each of my clients.
Irritable? Stressed? Whether it's work, relationships or all of the above, I'm here to help and support you in understanding your nervous system, and how your past connects to everyday triggers. Together we'll reduce reactivity and improve mood, manage anxiety and you'll gain confidence in riding the waves of emotions in life.
Irritable? Stressed? Whether it's work, relationships or all of the above, I'm here to help and support you in understanding your nervous system, and how your past connects to everyday triggers. Together we'll reduce reactivity and improve mood, manage anxiety and you'll gain confidence in riding the waves of emotions in life.
Julie A Russell
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMFT, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Washougal, WA 98671
I specialize in couples, children, teens and individuals. I believe that everyone can reach an optimum state of health, counseling helps individuals and families reach healthy functioning in their relationships with others. I employ an integrative approach with a strong reliance on cognitive-behavioral aspects, emotion focused therapy, solution focused therapy, as well as some Jungian methods, such as sand tray therapy, and child centered play therapy. Sand Tray Therapy is a form of expressive therapy. This non-verbal method of therapy is often used with children, but can be applied to adults, teens, couples, families as well.
I specialize in couples, children, teens and individuals. I believe that everyone can reach an optimum state of health, counseling helps individuals and families reach healthy functioning in their relationships with others. I employ an integrative approach with a strong reliance on cognitive-behavioral aspects, emotion focused therapy, solution focused therapy, as well as some Jungian methods, such as sand tray therapy, and child centered play therapy. Sand Tray Therapy is a form of expressive therapy. This non-verbal method of therapy is often used with children, but can be applied to adults, teens, couples, families as well.
Mae Marie Soderquist-Bell
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Washougal, WA 98671 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed? All of us experience seasons of unbalance, heartache, and emotional distress. My practice is centered on us co-authoring respectful and lasting solutions to the struggles you have experienced in the past or are presently experiencing. It is important to me for sessions to include: hopefulness, compassion, and a sense of humor. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington State. I also have a Professional Counselor License for the State of Oregon (LPC). I have worked at CHARIS Counseling Associates for over a decade. Before my counseling career, I was a high school teacher with PPS.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? All of us experience seasons of unbalance, heartache, and emotional distress. My practice is centered on us co-authoring respectful and lasting solutions to the struggles you have experienced in the past or are presently experiencing. It is important to me for sessions to include: hopefulness, compassion, and a sense of humor. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington State. I also have a Professional Counselor License for the State of Oregon (LPC). I have worked at CHARIS Counseling Associates for over a decade. Before my counseling career, I was a high school teacher with PPS.
Built For Better Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAGCS, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washougal, WA 98671 (Online Only)
Welcome to Built for Better Counseling, a small Veteran-owned therapy practice with a mission to improve mental health access for men in Washington and Oregon.
Welcome to Built for Better Counseling, a small Veteran-owned therapy practice with a mission to improve mental health access for men in Washington and Oregon.
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Anna Sharpe
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Camas, WA 98607 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I also have been trained in and utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy.
I’m a licensed counselor with 16 years of experience helping people with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, family issues, relationship problems and general life challenges. My therapy style is warm, accepting and respectful. I honor each client’s right and ability to make their own choices and decisions, and see my role as a helper and guide. I see clients in Washington state and Oregon and work exclusively over telehealth. I'm not current accepting new clients but I do have a waitlist.
I also have been trained in and utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy.
I’m a licensed counselor with 16 years of experience helping people with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, family issues, relationship problems and general life challenges. My therapy style is warm, accepting and respectful. I honor each client’s right and ability to make their own choices and decisions, and see my role as a helper and guide. I see clients in Washington state and Oregon and work exclusively over telehealth. I'm not current accepting new clients but I do have a waitlist.
I have many tools available including EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Expressive Arts, Attachment-based and others.
Worn out from hiding how you really feel, feeling misunderstood, or constantly putting others' needs before your own? Perhaps you’re battling an inner conflict, unsure of who you are or what you stand for. These struggles have roots, and together we can uncover them, helping you break free from pain. I specialize in helping you understand how past trauma has shaped your self-perception and impacted your relationships. Together, we can transform old coping mechanisms into new ways of living, filled with connection, love, and joy.
I have many tools available including EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Expressive Arts, Attachment-based and others.
Worn out from hiding how you really feel, feeling misunderstood, or constantly putting others' needs before your own? Perhaps you’re battling an inner conflict, unsure of who you are or what you stand for. These struggles have roots, and together we can uncover them, helping you break free from pain. I specialize in helping you understand how past trauma has shaped your self-perception and impacted your relationships. Together, we can transform old coping mechanisms into new ways of living, filled with connection, love, and joy.
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.
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.
It is important to tailor session therapeutic approaches to the needs and goals of each client. To accomplish this, I take a multi-faceted therapeutic approach session approach. This includes such therapies as CBT, DBT, Seeking Safety, Rogerian, and motivational interviewing. I have a special fondness for working with individuals who have one or more issues with traumatic backgrounds, relationship problems, anxiety, depression, and lack of self-confidence. I believe that teaching positive coping skills in combination with focusing on a person's strengths and abilities will help them lead more productive lives.
It is important to tailor session therapeutic approaches to the needs and goals of each client. To accomplish this, I take a multi-faceted therapeutic approach session approach. This includes such therapies as CBT, DBT, Seeking Safety, Rogerian, and motivational interviewing. I have a special fondness for working with individuals who have one or more issues with traumatic backgrounds, relationship problems, anxiety, depression, and lack of self-confidence. I believe that teaching positive coping skills in combination with focusing on a person's strengths and abilities will help them lead more productive lives.
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.
Playful Healing Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98683
I enjoy supporting children and families through play therapy, art therapy (and sometimes talk therapy too)! I believe in the resilience and strength of children and their families. I believe that children process the world through play, art and movement as much as, if not more than, they do through words. I believe in the power of play to help children make sense of their experiences and struggles and move toward positive change. I believe in the power of play to help families reconnect and build strong alliances with one another.
I enjoy supporting children and families through play therapy, art therapy (and sometimes talk therapy too)! I believe in the resilience and strength of children and their families. I believe that children process the world through play, art and movement as much as, if not more than, they do through words. I believe in the power of play to help children make sense of their experiences and struggles and move toward positive change. I believe in the power of play to help families reconnect and build strong alliances with one another.
Christie Seumalo
Mental Health Counselor, MS, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camas, WA 98607 (Online Only)
Life can be challenging in many ways...we are often having to pivot due to uncontrollable changes or feeling 'stuck'. All this can lead to insurmountable distress and feeling unmanageable. You can heal, recover, and succeed in positive growth! My experience in counseling is widespread. I've worked in the helping profession over 20 years (minus a few years to parent). Currently, I work part-time with a community based program. There appears to be a big demand for mental health providers and I enjoy being able to help others.
Life can be challenging in many ways...we are often having to pivot due to uncontrollable changes or feeling 'stuck'. All this can lead to insurmountable distress and feeling unmanageable. You can heal, recover, and succeed in positive growth! My experience in counseling is widespread. I've worked in the helping profession over 20 years (minus a few years to parent). Currently, I work part-time with a community based program. There appears to be a big demand for mental health providers and I enjoy being able to help others.
A Better Way Counseling Service
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camas, WA 98607
Waitlist for new clients
We have limited availability for both in-person and telehealth - Here at A Better Way Counseling Services, our mission is to be of service to our Washington community, far and near. We offer quality mental health counseling, training, and classes on a variety of helpful topics. Our philosophy is to work with people from an individualized, needs-driven, and strength-based focus. We are committed to offering quality mental health services to all people, regardless of religious preference, race, sex, income, sexual orientation, or education. A fundamental principle of our service is to treat everyone with respect and dignity.
We have limited availability for both in-person and telehealth - Here at A Better Way Counseling Services, our mission is to be of service to our Washington community, far and near. We offer quality mental health counseling, training, and classes on a variety of helpful topics. Our philosophy is to work with people from an individualized, needs-driven, and strength-based focus. We are committed to offering quality mental health services to all people, regardless of religious preference, race, sex, income, sexual orientation, or education. A fundamental principle of our service is to treat everyone with respect and dignity.
I am committed to and passionate about helping individuals, couples and families needing help with relationships, difficult thoughts and emotions, the effects of trauma, grief and loss, and life transitions. I believe this helping relationship is fostered by positive regard, genuineness and empathy. Together with a client’s curiosity and willingness to discover and learn new things, hope and healing is possible. I am also a certified sex addiction therapist (CSAT) and I specialize in helping those struggling with troublesome/compulsive sex and love behaviors. I offer individual, couple and group and partners counseling.
I am committed to and passionate about helping individuals, couples and families needing help with relationships, difficult thoughts and emotions, the effects of trauma, grief and loss, and life transitions. I believe this helping relationship is fostered by positive regard, genuineness and empathy. Together with a client’s curiosity and willingness to discover and learn new things, hope and healing is possible. I am also a certified sex addiction therapist (CSAT) and I specialize in helping those struggling with troublesome/compulsive sex and love behaviors. I offer individual, couple and group and partners counseling.
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.
My name is Shirley Shen. My theoretical orientation is primarily based on the attachment model, believing that the most innate and important need as a human is that of secure attachment. Disruptions in attachments impact patterns of behaviors through the lifespan and play out either consciously or unconsciously in everyday relationships.
My name is Shirley Shen. My theoretical orientation is primarily based on the attachment model, believing that the most innate and important need as a human is that of secure attachment. Disruptions in attachments impact patterns of behaviors through the lifespan and play out either consciously or unconsciously in everyday relationships.
I enjoy working with adults and teens to provide a space for them to work through their struggles, trauma and/or transitions. I have experience treating trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, grief, depression, anxiety, and more. My approach is tailored to each client individually as I recognize that each person's experiences are uniquely theirs.
I enjoy working with adults and teens to provide a space for them to work through their struggles, trauma and/or transitions. I have experience treating trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, grief, depression, anxiety, and more. My approach is tailored to each client individually as I recognize that each person's experiences are uniquely theirs.
Would you like to experience life differently than you do now? Have you ever thought, “I’m not enough,” or “There’s something wrong with me." Perhaps you have suffered stressful or overwhelming experiences that are impacting you today. Maybe you've dealt with significant trauma. Often, these occurrences leave their mark in how we view the world around us and how we feel about who we are. Big and painful emotions can become mainstays in our day to day life. It doesn't have to be that way. As an EMDR therapist and Approved Consultant, I can help.
Would you like to experience life differently than you do now? Have you ever thought, “I’m not enough,” or “There’s something wrong with me." Perhaps you have suffered stressful or overwhelming experiences that are impacting you today. Maybe you've dealt with significant trauma. Often, these occurrences leave their mark in how we view the world around us and how we feel about who we are. Big and painful emotions can become mainstays in our day to day life. It doesn't have to be that way. As an EMDR therapist and Approved Consultant, I can help.
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What is Internal Family Systems therapy?
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a type of talk therapy that focuses on sub-personalities, or “families,” within a person, which may be made up of wounded parts and unpleasant emotions like anger and shame. These sub-personalities can come into conflict with each other and with an individual’s core Self, leaving the person feeling detached from positive traits such as the “8 C’s” of confidence, calmness, creativity, clarity, curiosity, courage, compassion, and connectedness. By healing a patient’s wounded parts, a therapist aims to restore balance and bring on positive change.
How does Internal Family Systems therapy work?
An IFS therapist will work with a patient to identify their particular sub-personalities, recognize the emotions powering them, and release them. By doing so, the patient should become more able to address any underlying problems their sub-personalities may have been trying to protect them from. Ultimately, a patient discovers ways to manage internal and external conflicts on their own, through techniques such as relaxation exercises, journaling, and making charts depicting the relationships between their core Self and their distinct parts.
Does Internal Family Systems therapy work?
IFS therapy has been shown to help people address conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic, fears and phobias, trauma, and substance use disorders. Some research has also found that it can help individuals deal with symptoms of physical health conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, such as pain, everyday functioning, depressive feelings, and low self-compassion. There are some conditions for which IFS treatment, specifically discussions of one’s “parts,” may be less appropriate, such as schizophrenia or other states that involve psychosis or paranoia.
How long does Internal Family Systems therapy take?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for IFS therapy. After becoming comfortable with a therapist and the core concepts of IFS, some patients quickly make progress. While experiences vary, most will find that it is a relatively longer-term therapy, involving months and sometimes years of sessions.