I received my master's degree in Community Counseling from Gonzaga University. I have enjoyed working with clients in private practice for 9 years. Prior to that, I worked at Seattle Children's Hospital. I enjoy working with college students and helping them work through whatever challenges they face. I am from Spokane and am happy to be back in my home town. When I am not working, I am enjoying time with my husband and two children....
Currently accepting members for the Body Acceptance Group for Woman on Zoom. Our goal in group is to help you learn to connect with your body in a shame-free, loving, and enthusiastic way. I hope to help you achieve this through: *Critically evaluating the ways our negative view of bodies has been influenced by our upbringing, peers, and society *Deconstructing internalized body shame *Removing body-shame barriers that stop us from doing activities that bring us joy *Exploring what healthy loo...
Making the first call is sometimes the hardest part of the therapeutic process. I commend you for your strength and courage in seeking help. One of the most important steps of pursuing counseling is finding a passionate, knowledgeable, and trusting therapist that you feel comfortable with. One that will sit with you through your difficult moments and help you to recognize or remind you of your strength. If a mood disorder or anxiety is taking control of your life, I can help you to learn how to ...
You have the weight of the world on your shoulders, and have for a very long time. As a child, you had to grow up quickly and take on adult roles, because you had a parent who wasn’t always able to be fully present. Overwhelming emotional pain weighs on you. And you’ve found that the emotional pain shows up as physical pain too - a literal heartache, muscle aches, or back pain. You’ve also lost your appetite or find yourself eating more than usual. You went through something horrific. And you th...
The world is extra stressful right now and your plate may feel way past full. You know it's time for a change. Together we can work on overcoming stressors, calming anxiety, building self-compassion and breaking free of the cycle of worry....
Many of the people I see are feeling overwhelmed as they navigate work, relationships, friendships, figuring out who they want to be, recovering from trauma, overcoming depression or anxiety, or beating an addiction, all while trying to keep their grades up and focus on school. Emerging adulthood is a challenging time full of different kinds of transitions and challenges, and it can be stressful to try to keep on top of everything when it feels like life is pulling you a million different direct...
Struggling with things from your past that keep coming back up and making it difficult for you to be yourself? Having a hard time managing school work and your personal life? Have you been dealing with anxiety or depression that has interfered with living your best life? We are a group of caring professionals who would love to sit with you as you figure it out. It's always about you!...
My goal as a therapist is to create a supportive environment for folks to explore their gender and sexuality. Perhaps you identify as queer, bi, lesbian, gay, pan, ace, trans, nonbinary, agender, poly, kinky, something else, everything, and/or nothing at all. You deserve to have a space where you can learn more about the different parts of yourself without judgment or pressure. As a queer person who has sought out therapy myself, I know how challenging it can be to find an affirming therapist. E...
I've specialized in helping college students through tough times for almost two decades. Through a warm, down-to-earth, collaborative approach I'll partner with you to achieve your goals for change and find peace with the way life is. By using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a focus on mindfulness and your unique strengths, I can help you understand and change unhelpful thoughts, feelings and behaviors. My specialty areas include managing anxiety, coping with stress around relationships, famil...
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I believe that you can change, that you can grow. You may feel stuck in life, relationships, or negative thoughts right now, but that’s where I come in. As a counselor, my experience allows me to understand the ways to address your needs effectively. I am flexible in my approach and use collaboration as the basis of my therapy. I can help you become a more empowered version of yourself. I partner with you to help you achieve a healthy and balanced personal life and relationships. As a ment...
Hello! I believe in a holistic approach to treatment and meeting the client where they are to assist them in where they want to be. I offer a unique understanding and appreciation for those who are also in the helping profession. My empathetic and culturally sensitive method strengthens self-esteem and motivation; heals abuse; rebuilds careers; resolves conflicts; supports dreams; teaches effective communication/relationship skills; helps to lower reactivity; identifies triggers; lessens anxiety...
Wellness Therapies Spokane is a community of therapists dedicated to helping you find a pathway of healing, growth, well-being, empowerment, and acceptance. Whether you’re looking for support or guidance through a particularly difficult time, or you’re seeking deeper change. Wellness Therapies is a place where support, healing and awareness begin....
There's something you are seeking to understand and discover. Though you may not know exactly what that is at this time, the need and desire to search is there. Something is compelling you to begin the quest of transmutating the old and leaden parts of yourself into a more insightful and refined whole. What is important is that you have decided to begin the quest of understanding your past and present, and determining your future. I can join you on this quest. I have a broad experience across t...
Katherine is a warm and engaging therapist who values honesty and transparency in her interactions with clients. She is passionate about helping her clients achieve their goals and find joy in their lives. She believes that therapy is a collaborative process and works closely with clients to create a customized treatment plan that meets their unique needs. Having recovered from her own eating disorder, Katherine is able to bring a unique level of empathy and understanding to every session. Cl...
We are small group of licensed therapists and counselors specializing in marriage counseling, child abuses, drug addictions, and depression, with a fundamental goal to help all individuals who are experiencing personal challenges and be able to resolve them by improving their emotional well-being with modern mental health techniques. By establishing an open and trustworthy relationship with our patients that creates the foundation for how they’ll most effectively reach their goals, and become a ...
Welcome! My name is Yesenia Arellano and I am a licensed Mental Health Therapist in the state of Washington. I have over six years of experience providing individual therapy to diverse populations managing concerns of anxiety, depression and trauma. My method to treatment draws from a variety of evidence-based practices and is rooted in empathy, human rights, and a strengths-based approach. I have a genuine interest to continue working with diverse populations across settings helping c...
Do you beat yourself up? Do you have a hard time feeling like everything is okay, even when nothing particularly bad is going on? I have specialized training in helping people with their self-attack. You will have more understanding about why you do this to yourself and more freedom to be develop as a person in all areas of your life....
It feels like no matter how hard you try, somehow you always end up right back where you started. Plagued by nagging self-doubts that say you aren’t good enough, strong enough, or smart enough, you wonder how anyone could really love you. Fearful that if other people knew the “real” you, they’d turn away. Bending and contorting yourself to be what others think you should be, you end up feeling anxious or depressed most of the time. And then there are those experiences that you don’t talk about. ...
It’s important to me that that therapy is a space for all people to feel safe and accepted. I have extensive experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and belief systems. I specialize in working with LGBQIA+, Trans*/GNC, and poly-identified clients. My approach fosters a space where you can be unapologetically YOU. My perspective is warm, accepting, and uses a harm reduction lens. It is important to me that we find what works for you, so I truly value your feedback in the therapeut...