Therapists in Wenatchee, WA

I have over 23 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, behavioral/medical issues, addiction, relationship struggles, interpersonal boundary concerns, work/life balance, major life adjustments, divorce recovery, crisis, grief, forgiveness, and loss. I have worked in a variety of settings including working with adolescents and adults in both in-patient and outpatient settings, and working as a coach in assisting individuals to identify and reach their full potential in both their social and occupational endeavors.

I work with individuals, couples and families. With my family systems approach, each person plays an integral role to the health of the whole system/family. My work with struggling couples is to foster hope when it has been lost. I collaborate with parents, their children and teens to address and resolve behavioral issues and developmental challenges. If you struggle with anxiety, grief or depression, I will work alongside of you in a non-judgmental fashion to explore issues and apply new skills to help you overcome the challenges you are facing. I have 14 plus years of experience.

As we enter the later stages of our lives or struggle with complex medical issues, we can face some difficult issues. Life, as we have known it, can change in difficult ways. We may be experiencing losses including independence, loved ones, financial insecurity and other challenges. You may feel overwhelmed and isolated in your struggles. Sadness, anxiety and despair can set in. You are not alone! I help to navigate the hardships and focus on renewing hope, purpose and joy. I work with you to feel heard and understood. We will find solutions together and work to restore your quality of life.

My practice focuses on food & body issues, eating disorder recovery, perinatal mental health, as well as ongoing psychotherapy. I aim to help you gain a more cohesive sense of self so you can live authentically. I foster a therapeutic space that is safe and open, where you are able to talk about whatever you want without fear of judgment.

Dr. Claire Ashbaugh does NOT provide counseling services. She specializes in forensic psychological evaluations that address immigration law and criminal law matters. She performs evaluations and offers expert witness testimony services to courts and attorneys (e.g., prosecution and defense; state and federal systems).

Relationships are what bring us joy in our lives, but sometimes despite our best efforts we come upon a stumbling block. We find ourselves struggling or unable to connect to those we love and sometimes even to ourselves. Maybe issues from past relationships get in the way, maybe there is a trauma to the relationship (such as illness, job loss, or simply entering a new stage of life such as parenthood or midlife). There may have been an infidelity, loss of job, or emotional issues such as depression / anxiety. Often we just feel a lack of connection we once had.

It would be a great pleasure to partner with you to work through whatever it is you are facing. Counseling is so valuable and it can make a huge difference in the moment and for years to come. Whatever you are facing, you are not alone. Finding the right counselor can be challenging, but I am glad you are giving it a try. If it is your first time or you are returning to counseling, Welcome I am glad you are here.

Trauma disrupts our sense of self—our ability to trust and to truly experience safety. With this core understanding, my approach is gentle and compassionate. I provide a safe, supportive and professional relationship as you explore and reshape the impact that abuse has had on your life. I will listen as you set the pace, focusing on building a foundation of safety while helping you develop coping skills that fit your lifestyle.

Teletherapy for anxiety, panic, OCD, and selective mutism - You feel like you can’t get out of your head. You try to distract yourself, but the “what if” worries won’t stop. You ask your friends and family if the worries are “logical”, and then realize you are asking the same question over and over again. Maybe you’re experiencing feelings of panic or other anxiety that stops you from being able to do the things you want to. You want to be more social, but you go blank when you are in a new situation. You can't stop putting pressure on yourself to be "productive" which often leads to more worries.

Trauma may increase physical, mental, and emotional distress, leading to symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more. In my practice, I work to reduce distress to improve these symptoms by helping you find your inner strength and learn how to cope. I have experience and training helping individuals through trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, and more, utilizing a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach. I am also experienced working with survivors of sexual and domestic violence.

OPEN-FOR-NEW-CLIENTS (All of Washington State). There are times when we all feel stuck, struggling to change, or battling resistance within ourselves. I specialize in relational psychotherapy, treating anxiety and depression, over thinking, motivation, men's issues, decision paralysis, forgiveness, spirituality and fostering lasting change within our fundamental way of being.

Overwhelmed and stressed out? Triggered by things that you feel like you "should" be able to handle more calmly? Maybe you know how you want to live but keep finding yourself reacting in the moment. It's challenging to understand the things that set you off and to take the steps you long for alone. It would be easier if you had a compassionate guide to help you understand why you keep slipping up and to help develop tools to empower you to make the changes you desire. You're looking for someone who challenges you, but is still easy to talk to, someone who's on your team.

Life has taught me that pain and suffering are part of the human experience. You may be feeling alone, confused, and frustrated, but with the right tools, you can learn to weather the storms and move towards a meaningful, satisfying life. I want to provide a compassionate, listening ear. I serve people who dealing with anxiety, burn out, or depression; who have experienced trauma and need help processing it; or who are struggling with their purpose and the direction of their life. I help clients build the skills they need to feel better and take action so that they can move toward a meaningful and satisfying life.

Hi, I'm Kelsey. I'm so glad you are here! I provide counseling & coaching in person and virtually. Are you ready to experience more freedom in your life? Are you struggling with anxiety, achieving goals, experiencing communication or relational issues? You have just taken the first courageous step toward healing. Life can be difficult to navigate and we all need support, to feel like we are a priority, & have the tools to be in the driver’s seats of our own lives again. Together, we can create a new path that helps you to feel empowered, alive, & experience more freedom.

Healing can feel confusing, frightening, or impossible. It can be hard to know where to start. Sometimes we can feel stuck between two uncomfortable options. Sometimes everything feels difficult, confusing, or exhausting. We might know something has to change, but not know how to start.

My primary goal is to help you make effective changes in your life and relationships. I am compassionate and caring, but I firmly believe that therapy should be more than just supportive talking. I want to hear what you have been struggling with and help you understand how you continue to fall into the same patterns. But I also want to diagnose your situation, present treatment options based on a knowledge of what works, and support your efforts as you learn to identify and transform old patterns of thinking and behaving. I want to help you become less “stuck” and live according to your values – and that is not always easy!

Hey there! Welcome! I believe therapy is an invitation to become whole, to live as our authentic selves, to accept and love ourselves fiercely and gently, and to offer that love to one another. The work of therapy can help us sort through the parts of our lives to find authenticity, meaning and healing by keeping, tossing, re-imagining, and recovering the pieces of our life story. We work together with the story of your life to find and see you in all your depth and complexity, strengths and limitations, beauty, and goodness.

Finding the right therapist can be challenging, especially when you're dealing with the shadows of trauma, anxiety, and depression. I blend together experiential and solution-focused approaches to offer you a supportive space where we have genuine conversations to uncover the needs that are wanting to be met in your life.

If you're finding yourself here, perhaps you're navigating through a period of anxiety, facing the echoes of past traumas, or you're in the midst of life changes that feel overwhelmingly complex. You might be someone who values deep, meaningful relationships, yet finds yourself struggling with creating or maintaining these connections, whether with a partner, family members, or within your circle of friends. If these words resonate with you, know that you're not alone in these experiences.