Hello and Welcome! I have great respect for you for choosing counseling. I think everyone needs support sometimes, and hope our collaboration will be practical and supportive for you. I adjust counseling to your values, style of communicating, and goals for change. I am here to assist you as you make the discoveries or progress you would like to make. I am a Nationally Board Certified Counselor (NCC, 2019); Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC in 2016, LMHCA in 2012) with the State of Washington; and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC , 2022) with the state of Maine. I earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Degree (2012), and have over 40 years of experience in human services, including parent education, teaching, and over 12 years of experience in counseling. My aim is to collaborate with clients to create a nurturing therapeutic environment in which inspiration for healing and forward movement can be visualized and actualized. I facilitate clients in discussing stressors and difficulties, envisioning and realizing goals, examining options, developing skills, viewing relationships and family dynamics, paying attention to culture and socialization, as well as understanding the process of change. The assistance and practical tools I provide are informed by my: a) breadth of life and career experience, b) belief that each client is primarily expert at dealing with their unique concerns, c) training and studies incorporating clinical theories and modalities (listed below) d) depth of conviction about how capable and resilient people can be, and e) wish to encourage and celebrate you as you practice new perspectives, actions or changes you want to make in your life. I do not provide medical advice, legal advice, or crisis services. My main areas of experience and focus include but are not limited to: Anxiety/Stress, Coping with Life Changes, Family Conflicts, Parenting, and Relationships. I am also interested in and/or experienced with: Cultural/Spiritual, Grief/Loss, Human Development, Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution and Wholistic Health perspectives/practical tools for transformative growth and change. My clinical approach and focus includes but is not limited to: Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Expressive, Family Systems, Gestalt, Lifespan Development, Mindfulness, Narrative, Solution-Focused, and Strength-Based Therapies. I use humor (whenever possible), and offer warmth and empathy in striving to be of service in ways that make a positive difference for people.

I am a licensed mental health counselor in Washington State, with over eight years of experience in the field. I utilize a non-judgmental, compassionate, strength-based, eclectic approach through the use of narrative, person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, and more. I tailor my work to each individual’s own needs. In therapy, we will work collaboratively towards your goals. Whether or not that involves working on relieving your distress, resolving problematic behaviors, gaining insight, developing coping techniques to help you handle difficult situations, and more. My purpose in our therapeutic relationship is to give you a safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings, concerns, empower you, and help inspire change. I recognize that my availability for live sessions is limited to very early mornings M-F but I promise that I am a very responsive to messages throughout the day. I have also started working every other Saturday and will try to have a few open slots for individuals that cannot do sessions super early in the morning during the weekday! I look forward to meeting you soon.

Welcome! As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the State of Washington (LH60220280) with over fourteen years’ experience working in behavioral health, I strive to offer an inviting, attentive, accepting and safe space for you to share your struggles openly and confidentially. I have a wide range of experience working with adult populations of diverse backgrounds and I specialize in the treatment of trauma, depression and anxiety using Evidenced-Based Practice. I have advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA) for the treatment of trauma, depression and anxiety in adults. Using these treatment modalities, I assist you in developing a better understanding of how your thoughts and feelings are connected; I teach skills to manage unhelpful thoughts in order to achieve tangible behavioral and emotional change. For trauma survivors, CBT and CETA approaches are effective trauma treatments. I would be honored to support you in both understanding the effects of your trauma history and in helping you move towards healing. Together, we will develop a personalized and agreed upon treatment plan, learn new ways to increase your sense of emotional stability and safety, learn to process and express emotions in a healthy way, differentiate between healthy and unhealthy behavioral patterns, develop a self-care plan, improve your self-esteem and self-confidence, identify, acknowledge and build upon your strengths, and develop skills to cope with emotions and effectively manage your mood. You are taking a very important first step and I’m excited for us to meet! Some of my specialties include the following: • Anxiety (Stress, Social Anxiety, Phobias, Generalized Anxiety) • Depression • Trauma & Stress Related Concerns • Adjustment Issues • Family Conflict / Communication Issues • Coping with Life Changes • Issues Related to Grief and Loss • PRIDE / LGBTQIAP+ Counseling • Self-Esteem • Guilt and Shame • Panic Disorder Education: 2005-2007 Antioch University Seattle, Seattle, WA 1999-2003 Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA

Hello, I am Tamara Wright (you can call me Tammy) and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who is licensed to work in Utah, a Mental Health Counselor also licensed to work in Washington and a Clinical Professional Counselor licensed to work in Nevada. I have worked in the mental health field since 1991 when I began as a psychiatric technician at the Wyoming State Hospital. I have also worked as a Case Manager for Valley Behavioral Health in various settings. These past experiences inspired me to become more educated in the mental health field and become a therapist. I received an AS in criminal justice (with a strong background in criminal profiling) in 2012 from the Salt Lake Community College, a BS in both psychology and anthropology (cultural anthropology with a strong background in anthropology of religion) from the University of Utah in 2012 and an MS in clinical mental health counseling from the University of Phoenix in 2016. I have experience as a therapist working in the mental health field as well as substance abuse field and worked at Project Reality as an intern and at Odyssey House and Cornerstone Counseling as a primary therapist in residential and outpatient settings. Modalities I use in therapy are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral therapy and other solution oriented approaches in my therapy as well as art, existential and narrative therapies. Due to my anthropology background, I enjoy working with individuals from various ethnic and religious backgrounds and I am culturally sensitive and informed in my practice. I also have experience working with the LGBTQ+ community. I like to make sure that my clients feel that they are in a “safe place” where they can share their feelings without judgement of any kind. In my spare time significant other and cats watching scary movies, writing (I write under a pen name), cooking, gardening and collecting antiques. I like to crochet, make bread, candles and soap and go on an occasional adventure. I currently work out of Utah where I am licensed and have a license in Washington and Nevada as well. I work as a contractor for the Betterhelp company in California, taking clients that only reside in Utah, Washington and Nevada. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT I AM AVAILABLE FOR APPOINTMENTS MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY FROM 11:30 AM MT TO THE LAST APPOINTMENT ENDING AT 10 PM MT ON THURSDAY I TAKE APPOINTMENTS FROM 11:30 AM MT TO THE LAST APPOINTMENT ENDING AT 7 PM. ALSO I WRITE BACK TO MESSAGES WITHIN 24 HOURS. I AM NOT AVAILABLE ON FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS BUT DO CHECK MY MESSAGES AND WRITE BACK ON SUNDAYS. INTAKE INFORMATION IS REQUIRED BY ME TO WORK WITH ME: *Can I stay anonymous? When you sign up Betterhelp will ask you for your full name or contact information. You may pick any "nick name" which will identify you in the system. When you decide to start the therapy process, I will ask you for your contact information for emergency situations. This is to keep clients safe so it can be used if I believe that you or someone else might be in danger. I will request additional specific information about you as required by my licensing board guidelines.* FROM THE BETTERHELP WEBSITE: THE PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK FOR BETTERHELP ARE LICENSED AND CREDENTIALED THERAPISTS WHO WERE CERTIFIED BY THEIR STATE'S BOARD TO PROVIDE THERAPY AND COUNSELING. HOWEVER , WHILE THE SERVICE MAY HAVE SIMILAR BENEFITS, IT'S NOT CAPABLE OF SUBSTITUTING FOR TRADITIONAL FACE-TO-FACE THERAPY IN EVERY CASE. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR PROVIDER WON'T BE ABLE TO MAKE ANY OFFICIAL DIAGNOSIS, TO FULFILL ANY COURT ORDER OR PRESCRIBE MEDICATION. *DISCLAIMER* IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY FEELING SUICIDAL OR HAVE FELT SUICIDAL IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS YOU NEED A HIGHER LEVEL OF CARE THAN WE CAN OFFER AT BETTERHELP AS BETTERHELP IS NOT DESIGNED FOR CRISIS CLIENTS AND AS SEEN ABOVE THIS MAY NOT SUBSTITUTE FACE-TO-FACE THERAPY IN SOME SITUATIONS, ONE OF THOSE SITUATIONS BEING A CRISIS SITUATION AS YOU DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO A THERAPIST 24/7. IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS, PLEASE DIAL 911 OR GO TO YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY ROOM.

Greetings! Counseling is an exciting and personal journey! Each of us can find the answers we seek and desire! My name is Dr. Susan Stuntzner. My background is in Rehabilitation Psychology and rehabilitation counseling. I hold a doctoral degree in Rehabilitation Psychology and a master’s degree in counseling with an emphasis on rehabilitation counseling. My background has extensively focused on rehabilitation counseling and the needs of individuals with disabilities. I specialize in coping with a disability, grief and loss, employment and career transitions, anxiety/depression, personal and relationship issues, skill-building and positive coping (i.e., resilience, forgiveness, and self-compassion), personal empowerment, spirituality, personal values, and education and training about disability. In addition, I am a licensed counselor in several states, but I currently practice in Oregon. I am a Board-Approved LPC Supervisor in Oregon, a Nationally Certified Counselor, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and a Certified Grief Informed Professional. I am also the author of three books: "Living with a Disability: Finding Peace Amidst the Storm," "Reflections from the Past: Life Lessons for Better Living," and "Resilience and Disability: The Family After." I have worked in the counseling profession for 25 years in several capacities some of which include being a behavioral skills coach, vocational training program coordinator, vocational evaluator, rehabilitation counselor, counselor, director of accessible education, and faculty member. I have a wide breadth of experience in helping people live with and move past a disability or difficult life events. Throughout my experience, I have worked with a wide range of people including people living with various disabilities and conditions. I am passionate about helping people learn who they are and who they want to be. In more recent years, I worked with college students at the community college level. As far as my philosophy and clinical approach, I believe that every individual has the ability to face and address their concerns in pursuit of a healthier, happier, and more peaceful way of life. As a part of practice, I utilize an eclectic approach but I have a strong focus on person-centered, cognitive-behavior, and existentialistic components and an emphasis on solution-focus approaches and strategies that help promote forgiveness, self-compassion, and resilience. If you have any questions, please reach out and ask. I am happy to assist you! I look forward to hearing from you and hope to have the opportunity to work with you soon!

I am licensed in Washington with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & parenting issues. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am licensed in Washington and Florida with over 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I believe that every individual is unique and therefore not one approach works for everyone. With nearly ten years of experience as a therapist, I utilize a range of therapeutic approaches to fit the needs of the client. I focus on a strength based approach to build rapport and together I co-journey with the client on their way to fulfilling their potential. I specialize with stress, anxiety as well as grief and life changes. I have experience in working with teens who struggle with bullying, body image, and anxiety.

I am licensed in Ohio and Washington with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, lgbtq+ related issues, & relationship issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am licensed in Ohio with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with trauma and abuse. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.