Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Yakima County, WA
As a counselor, I strive to create an atmosphere where my clients feel comfortable and safe to talk about the vulnerable areas of their lives. It is not easy to reach out for help, and I believe it is my job to provide a nonjudgmental setting for my clients’ growth. I love my work and I care for my clients with enthusiasm and even a little bit of humor.
As a counselor, I strive to create an atmosphere where my clients feel comfortable and safe to talk about the vulnerable areas of their lives. It is not easy to reach out for help, and I believe it is my job to provide a nonjudgmental setting for my clients’ growth. I love my work and I care for my clients with enthusiasm and even a little bit of humor.
It’s so hard to go anywhere and do anything because everyone is walking around like life is normal. Your life feels like it’s in pieces. If you were walking around with a broken leg, everyone would notice. But your heart is broken, and no one seems to care. You look at your self in the mirror and don’t even recognize who you are anymore. It doesn’t feel like things will ever get better. You know you can’t keep going like this anymore.
It’s so hard to go anywhere and do anything because everyone is walking around like life is normal. Your life feels like it’s in pieces. If you were walking around with a broken leg, everyone would notice. But your heart is broken, and no one seems to care. You look at your self in the mirror and don’t even recognize who you are anymore. It doesn’t feel like things will ever get better. You know you can’t keep going like this anymore.
Maria Isabel Ramos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yakima, WA 98908
My approach is natural and friendly, grounded in the belief that life’s many challenges and transitions—though often unexpected—are opportunities for growth and empowerment.
My approach is natural and friendly, grounded in the belief that life’s many challenges and transitions—though often unexpected—are opportunities for growth and empowerment.
Hello there! I'm Arlether I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor located in Kirkland, WA. I also see clients virtually in Texas. In my practice I work with clients with substance abuse and mental health challenges, helping them regain control over their lives. I work with clients ages 18 and up who are dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues to help them regain control over their lives.
Hello there! I'm Arlether I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor located in Kirkland, WA. I also see clients virtually in Texas. In my practice I work with clients with substance abuse and mental health challenges, helping them regain control over their lives. I work with clients ages 18 and up who are dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues to help them regain control over their lives.
Accepting New Clients! For years I wondered why I struggled with focusing, poor memory, high energy, listening, deadlines, or remembering to eat. It was only after I was diagnosed with ADHD before I realized "hey, I am not making this up," or "I am not dumb- I learn differently." Attempts to meet the expectations of a neurotypical society creates a harmful cycle where we feel it is relentless and never ending. Past life experiences can and still haunt us, as society continues to "inform" us of what "normal" looks like. Trying to mask who we are daily is exhausting and painful, and only breeds more pain and internal hurt.
Accepting New Clients! For years I wondered why I struggled with focusing, poor memory, high energy, listening, deadlines, or remembering to eat. It was only after I was diagnosed with ADHD before I realized "hey, I am not making this up," or "I am not dumb- I learn differently." Attempts to meet the expectations of a neurotypical society creates a harmful cycle where we feel it is relentless and never ending. Past life experiences can and still haunt us, as society continues to "inform" us of what "normal" looks like. Trying to mask who we are daily is exhausting and painful, and only breeds more pain and internal hurt.
Hello there! I'm Arlether I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor located in Kirkland, WA. I also see clients virtually in Texas. In my practice I work with clients with substance abuse and mental health challenges, helping them regain control over their lives. I work with clients ages 18 and up who are dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues to help them regain control over their lives.
Hello there! I'm Arlether I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor located in Kirkland, WA. I also see clients virtually in Texas. In my practice I work with clients with substance abuse and mental health challenges, helping them regain control over their lives. I work with clients ages 18 and up who are dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues to help them regain control over their lives.
Jose Salcedo Jr.
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, MA, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Yakima, WA 98901 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Jose Salcedo. I received a Dual-Masters in Social Work and Addiction Studies with a Certificate in Palliative Care from Eastern Washington University. I have experience working with individuals, groups, and families affected by trauma, relationship challenges, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, and substance use. I believe it is my role to assist individuals in building resilience, strengthening relationships, developing self-awareness and enhancing acceptance of self. I also assist with helping individuals in developing skills for mindfulness, distress tolerance and emotional regulation.
Hello, my name is Jose Salcedo. I received a Dual-Masters in Social Work and Addiction Studies with a Certificate in Palliative Care from Eastern Washington University. I have experience working with individuals, groups, and families affected by trauma, relationship challenges, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, and substance use. I believe it is my role to assist individuals in building resilience, strengthening relationships, developing self-awareness and enhancing acceptance of self. I also assist with helping individuals in developing skills for mindfulness, distress tolerance and emotional regulation.
We are an outpatient mental health practice that provides psychotherapy, assessment, dietetics, and medication management. We offer in-person and virtual appointments. Our staff includes psychologists, a psychiatric ARNP, licensed mental health counselors, social workers and a registered dietician. Our clinicians are experienced, utilize evidence-based techniques, and offer clinical specialties.
We are an outpatient mental health practice that provides psychotherapy, assessment, dietetics, and medication management. We offer in-person and virtual appointments. Our staff includes psychologists, a psychiatric ARNP, licensed mental health counselors, social workers and a registered dietician. Our clinicians are experienced, utilize evidence-based techniques, and offer clinical specialties.
Mathew John Cummings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CSOTP, CMHP
Verified Verified
Yakima, WA 98901
My therapeutic method includes using a blend of the current proven treatment modalities including the Strengths Perspective, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in order to meet each clients needs as an individual and in order to empower clients to make changes in their lives. In the 20 years I have been in this field in Tri-Cities, Washington I have seen over 2000 children, adolescents, and adults having spent over 150,000 hours in psychotherapy sessions assisting clients in navigating through difficult situations resulting from divorce, relationship issues, sexual addiction, anger, depression, anxiety, and feelings of discontent.
My therapeutic method includes using a blend of the current proven treatment modalities including the Strengths Perspective, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in order to meet each clients needs as an individual and in order to empower clients to make changes in their lives. In the 20 years I have been in this field in Tri-Cities, Washington I have seen over 2000 children, adolescents, and adults having spent over 150,000 hours in psychotherapy sessions assisting clients in navigating through difficult situations resulting from divorce, relationship issues, sexual addiction, anger, depression, anxiety, and feelings of discontent.
Neupathway, LLC (Amber Ford)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Terrace Heights, WA 98901 (Online Only)
We all need support throughout our lives, and you may be looking for an additional resource to help you process lived experiences, problem-solve, or understand yourself in a deeper way. You may be struggling with anxiety, the challenges of caregiving, work stress and burnout, relationship challenges, or working through grief, loss, or bereavement. You want to engage in healthy coping skills and develop self-care habits to better support the vision you have for your life.
We all need support throughout our lives, and you may be looking for an additional resource to help you process lived experiences, problem-solve, or understand yourself in a deeper way. You may be struggling with anxiety, the challenges of caregiving, work stress and burnout, relationship challenges, or working through grief, loss, or bereavement. You want to engage in healthy coping skills and develop self-care habits to better support the vision you have for your life.
Karine Artin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yakima, WA 98902 (Online Only)
If you have difficulty of letting go of negative thoughts, if the anxious feelings and feelings of sadness hinder you to live a content life and you want support to understand yourself, feel empowered with your story, and make a difference in your life, then counseling is for you. If you are tired of your critical mind, and you are ready for self-discovery journey to feeling better and learning effective ways of coping with diverse situations, then counseling is for you. If you have powerful emotions that are difficult to navigate alone and you want to achieve balance and control over your emotions, then counseling is for you.
If you have difficulty of letting go of negative thoughts, if the anxious feelings and feelings of sadness hinder you to live a content life and you want support to understand yourself, feel empowered with your story, and make a difference in your life, then counseling is for you. If you are tired of your critical mind, and you are ready for self-discovery journey to feeling better and learning effective ways of coping with diverse situations, then counseling is for you. If you have powerful emotions that are difficult to navigate alone and you want to achieve balance and control over your emotions, then counseling is for you.
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Neupathway LLC (Maribel Aheran)
Counselor, EdD, LCP, LMHC
Verified Verified
Terrace Heights, WA 98901
Accepting New Patients, same week availability................................... Maribel Aheran Ed.D, LMHC-QS, NCC, MCAP is a bilingual (English & Spanish) licensed clinical mental health counselor with over 12 years of experience treating children, adolescents, college students, and adults. She completed a bachelor's degree in education from Caribbean University, a master's degree in English for speakers of other languages from Turabo University, a master's degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University, and a doctorate degree in education from Edgewood College.
Accepting New Patients, same week availability................................... Maribel Aheran Ed.D, LMHC-QS, NCC, MCAP is a bilingual (English & Spanish) licensed clinical mental health counselor with over 12 years of experience treating children, adolescents, college students, and adults. She completed a bachelor's degree in education from Caribbean University, a master's degree in English for speakers of other languages from Turabo University, a master's degree in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University, and a doctorate degree in education from Edgewood College.
Ashley Marie Bublitz
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Yakima, WA 98902 (Online Only)
As a clinician, I believe that the therapeutic process is a collaborative one. You are the expert of your own life and experiences. Because of this, I believe that your therapy experience should be tailored to you and your needs. I specialize in working with individuals in relationships that don’t feel fulfilling or who struggle with feelings of depression, anxiety, disconnection from thoughts and emotions, low self-esteem, boundary setting, and grief.
As a clinician, I believe that the therapeutic process is a collaborative one. You are the expert of your own life and experiences. Because of this, I believe that your therapy experience should be tailored to you and your needs. I specialize in working with individuals in relationships that don’t feel fulfilling or who struggle with feelings of depression, anxiety, disconnection from thoughts and emotions, low self-esteem, boundary setting, and grief.
I'm a solution-focused, results-oriented counselor with a passion for helping people in the most efficient yet comprehensive manner possible. My clients and I identify opportunities for growth in all three aspects of mental health: behaviors, thoughts and emotions. I then suggest evidence-based treatment methods to match our specified goals. This often includes lifestyle change, healthy habit formation and cognitive therapy. Most often, I work with clients' present-day experiences, with less focus on the past. Many of my clients tell me that traditional talk therapy has not worked for them, and they want to try something different.
I'm a solution-focused, results-oriented counselor with a passion for helping people in the most efficient yet comprehensive manner possible. My clients and I identify opportunities for growth in all three aspects of mental health: behaviors, thoughts and emotions. I then suggest evidence-based treatment methods to match our specified goals. This often includes lifestyle change, healthy habit formation and cognitive therapy. Most often, I work with clients' present-day experiences, with less focus on the past. Many of my clients tell me that traditional talk therapy has not worked for them, and they want to try something different.
Katie Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MHP, SUDPT
Verified Verified
Yakima, WA 98903 (Online Only)
I am a trauma-focused therapist working with adults and adolescents through a strengths based and person centered lens – you are the expert on your feelings and experiences. I treat a variety of issues and diagnoses, but I am most passionate about working with those who have experienced trauma – in particular childhood abuse, interpersonal violence, and immigration trauma – as well as grief, depression, and anxiety.
I am a trauma-focused therapist working with adults and adolescents through a strengths based and person centered lens – you are the expert on your feelings and experiences. I treat a variety of issues and diagnoses, but I am most passionate about working with those who have experienced trauma – in particular childhood abuse, interpersonal violence, and immigration trauma – as well as grief, depression, and anxiety.
We all deserve respect, care, and acceptance. I have a passion for helping people navigate the difficult transitions that can occur in life due to a change in health or other circumstances. I believe that we all do our best given the resources and situation provided, and that a change in perspective or new tool can make all the difference. Besides primarily using a cognitive behavioral therapy framework to address unconscious processes, I have broad experience incorporating existential, spiritual, and meaning based approaches in pursuing growth.
We all deserve respect, care, and acceptance. I have a passion for helping people navigate the difficult transitions that can occur in life due to a change in health or other circumstances. I believe that we all do our best given the resources and situation provided, and that a change in perspective or new tool can make all the difference. Besides primarily using a cognitive behavioral therapy framework to address unconscious processes, I have broad experience incorporating existential, spiritual, and meaning based approaches in pursuing growth.
Have you been thinking that you're not enough? At some point, you stopped believing in yourself and your mind filled in the gaps with negative thoughts. You want to feel happier, less anxious and/or depressed but don't know how. Instead, you feel misunderstood and alone. Not knowing where to turn to for answers and comfort. All the while, your mind is hard at working telling you that you're the problem. That something is wrong with you or your relationship/friends/family. Our mind can be our worst enemy or our best friend, depending on how we frame situations.
Have you been thinking that you're not enough? At some point, you stopped believing in yourself and your mind filled in the gaps with negative thoughts. You want to feel happier, less anxious and/or depressed but don't know how. Instead, you feel misunderstood and alone. Not knowing where to turn to for answers and comfort. All the while, your mind is hard at working telling you that you're the problem. That something is wrong with you or your relationship/friends/family. Our mind can be our worst enemy or our best friend, depending on how we frame situations.
I am an Arab-American, licensed psychologist serving clients in Ellensburg as well as throughout the State of Washington using telehealth. Together we can come up with your goals for therapy, promoting insight into the issues that brought you here as well as creating lasting change in your life, according to what you value most. My style as a therapist is grounded in empathy, curiosity, and honesty, along with a splash of humor.
I am an Arab-American, licensed psychologist serving clients in Ellensburg as well as throughout the State of Washington using telehealth. Together we can come up with your goals for therapy, promoting insight into the issues that brought you here as well as creating lasting change in your life, according to what you value most. My style as a therapist is grounded in empathy, curiosity, and honesty, along with a splash of humor.
Jamie McConnell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MHP, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yakima, WA 98901 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I specialize helping folks that are going through breakups, divorce, and/or those struggling with toxic relationships at work or home. I carefully challenge, encourage, and guide you in navigating through difficulties related to your interpersonal relationships. I also offer support for those with bipolar disorder. If you are using insurance, please contact Mindful Therapy Group whom I partnered with for billing. You may also request online: www.mindfultherapygroup.com/inquire. For private pay, please email me to coordinate.
Welcome! I specialize helping folks that are going through breakups, divorce, and/or those struggling with toxic relationships at work or home. I carefully challenge, encourage, and guide you in navigating through difficulties related to your interpersonal relationships. I also offer support for those with bipolar disorder. If you are using insurance, please contact Mindful Therapy Group whom I partnered with for billing. You may also request online: www.mindfultherapygroup.com/inquire. For private pay, please email me to coordinate.
I have a passion for working with individuals who find themselves wrestling with developing the step to facilitate change, clients seeking to confront thoughts which continue to recycle. I am familiar in working with individuals who battle with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, general stress, career development and PTSD. I am comfortable working with adolescents, as well as, adults, and our elders.
I have a passion for working with individuals who find themselves wrestling with developing the step to facilitate change, clients seeking to confront thoughts which continue to recycle. I am familiar in working with individuals who battle with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, general stress, career development and PTSD. I am comfortable working with adolescents, as well as, adults, and our elders.
