Childhood obesity is one of the most common health disorders in the United States and while it may be caused by a physical disorder, it is more commonly thought to be an emotional or behavioral condition. Licensed therapists in and around Moses Lake can help diagnose and treat your child.

The City of Moses Lake, Washington has 11 different elementary schools that all have excellent extracurricular activity programs to keep your child active. Speak with one of the mental health professionals in the Moses Lake area who can help determine what activities and programs might be best for you and your child. 

Psychologist Patricia Gordon providing different types of therapy in Moses Lake

Patricia Gordon

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW,MHP
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression
15 years offering treatment

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Washington State with ten years of experience working with people navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and life-changing situations. It takes incredible mental and physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore tests a person's ability to challenge irrational beliefs. My approach is solution-focused, client-centered, and strengths-based. I assist clients in identifying and challenging harmful thoughts and replacing them with a more realistic, healthy perspective. I work with individuals or couples to utilize the main components of cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based therapies. Cognitive therapy focuses mainly on thought patterns as responsible for negative emotional and behavioral patterns. When working with clients, I make the therapy experience safe, respectful, authentic and affirming. You are the narrator and navigator of your life. You are the expert with unique values and needs. I enjoy working with clients open to making changes and creating meaningful fulfillment. ​ SPECIALTIES • Solution Focused • Coping with Life Changes • Grief/Loss • Stress and Anxiety • Depression • Life Coaching Also experienced in: Family conflicts, Parenting Issues, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Anger Management, Grief/Loss, Life Transitions, Career, Coaching, Adoption and Foster Care, LGBTQ+, Guilt and Shame, Infidelity, Isolation/Loneliness, and, Jealousy Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy Years of (clinical) Experience: 15 My focus is on providing a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space for adults, couples, and families to share their experiences and to help them navigate through positive or negative experiences to improve their lives and find purpose. I received a Master's in Social work in 2011 from the University of Washington School of Social Work. I have more than 15 years of experience in social services working with a range of people experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, family conflict, and symptoms of severe, persistent mental illness (SPMI). Over the past five years, I have worked in private practice with a wide range of mental and behavioral health needs. I can collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team – psychiatrists, primary care, and social service agencies. Locating a therapist whose personality and style will assist you in developing the appropriate skills is essential but necessary. I look forward to helping those to effectively pursue their values and explore what keeps them from being the best version of themselves. Today is a good day to start.

Psychologist Jacqueline Darrow providing different types of therapy in Moses Lake

Jacqueline Darrow

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue
17 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Washington with 17 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open, safe, trusting, 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.

Psychologist Jessica Jacobs providing different types of therapy in Moses Lake

Jessica Jacobs

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
6 years offering treatment

I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker in Washington state and Kentucky with over 10 years of professional work experience. I aim to provide a non-judgmental space to walk alongside you in your journey of learning new ways to process life’s challenges and difficult emotions related, to understand one’s self, and better relate to the world around you. Our time together will be focused on understanding yourself more fully, resolving conflicts, processing your pain, and identifying together your less than helpful coping mechanisms to find peace and freedom. Therapy is your process; I just help facilitate the process alongside you. My goal in our work together is meet you exactly where you are, seek to understand you and empower you.

Psychologist Timothy Taft providing different types of therapy in Moses Lake

Timothy Taft

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue
3 years offering treatment

Hello, my name is Tim Taft. I am a licensed social worker in Washington State with 3 years of professional work experience. I graduated from the University of Washington in 2018 with a Master of Social Work, and since then have been providing mental health services and therapeutic interventions for adults. I particularly focus on helping clients with issues related to motivation, self esteem, and confidence, but I have experience with a broad range of personal and interpersonal challenges. I am glad that you are here - you are taking the steps to find some extra joy and light in your life, which is often both challenging and rewarding. For myself, I am here to support & empower you in that journey. I try and respond promptly to any messages within 24 hours, with the exceptions of weekends, during which time I will try to get back to you promptly the following Monday. I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist Catherine Sechrist providing different types of therapy in Moses Lake

Catherine Sechrist

Clinician
License Type(s): MS, LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCoping with life changesCoaching
9 years offering treatment

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.

Psychologist Mary Kappler providing different types of therapy in Moses Lake

Mary Kappler

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changes
15 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Washington with 14 years of professional work experience in both private practice and community health settings. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. My background is in the arts as well as mental health care and I have advanced training in creative arts therapies, specifically drama therapy. I work with all ages in individual and family modalities and have 20 years of experience in using theatre and expressive arts as a healing modality. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Working in community mental health, I have had the privilege to work with many people affected by trauma. In treating trauma, I primarily use EMDR-informed approaches, TFCBT, and Creative Arts therapies, with much care taken to provide a trauma-informed, safe space for clients. Other modalities that I often utilize include role theory, sociometry, DBT, and motivational interviewing. I am qualified to provide assessment and basic recommendations for nutritional and Complementary/Alternative Medicine (CAM) approaches to target and treat mental health issues holistically. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process!

Psychologist Julie Zemke providing different types of therapy in Moses Lake

Julie Zemke

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
15 years offering treatment

I am authentic and direct but a compassionate therapist who will work with you and assist in empowering you to move forward in meeting your goals. I have a particular interest in promoting healthy boundaries and giving voice to your needs in a more assertive manner. I believe a sense of humor is a critical coping skill. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, depression, and navigating life changes. I am licensed in Georgia, Wisconsin, Washington, Oregon, and Arizona. I have 15 years of professional work experience. My clinical expertise is in adult mental health, substance use disorders, and trauma, having worked in a variety of settings to include inpatient, residential, jail, crisis intervention, and outpatient mental health clinics. I incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) treatment interventions. I have found great fulfillment in helping individuals better manage their emotions, improve their relationships, and overall functioning. I feel honored to listen and provide tools shown to improve overall quality of life. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started. I know that availability is a key factor in selecting a therapist that can meet your needs. I offer live chat/video/phone sessions on the weekends and weeknights only. I am very accessible via messaging.

Psychologist Kathleen Sutton providing different types of therapy in Moses Lake

Kathleen Sutton

Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LPC,ATR
Mental Wellness Specialties: Parenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
11 years offering treatment

Greetings! I am Kathleen (Kathi) Sutton, a Transpersonal Psychotherapist and Registered Art Therapist licensed in Colorado, Nevada and Washington with 11 years of experience. Before that, I was a parenting coach and educator for many years. I have worked with clients from ages three to ninety three: individuals, families and groups, in residential treatment centers, outpatient group practice, correctional facilities, assisted living and a community-based art therapy collective. I am especially passionate about working with women seeking empowerment, wanting to build self esteem, recovering from abusive relationships and those seeking direction, encouragement and guidance in navigating big life changes. Navigating the process of aging is also of special interest to me. I have a strengths-based approach within the context of an authentic relationship, that being the essential foundation for success with any healing modality. I want to get to know you and I want you to feel heard and respected! I strive to help you uncover and validate your inherent health and goodness, with sensitivity to individual needs and interests. I offer a mindfulness approach as I we employ trauma-informed talk therapy, somatosensory therapy, and expressive arts therapies, facilitating insight, expression of feelings, and release of trauma stored in the body and nervous system, thereby building emotional resilience. I can provide psychoeducation, when appropriate, to help you develop practices that can invite self-acceptance as well as support improved self-regulation and self care. Sometimes even the act of reaching out for help can take you far along a healing path. I would be honored to walk that path with you, and as I relate to the very best in you, I hope to help you to know that best self as well. 
SPECIALTIES Anxiety Depression Women’s empowerment Parenting issues Self esteem Coping with life changes Aging Trauma Burnout and compassion fatigue Blocked creativity 
CLINICAL APPROACHES Humanistic: Strengths-based and Client -centered  Art therapy (Yes! We can do this online! And, you don’t have to be an artist to enjoy and benefit from the healing power of artmaking! Mindfulness Trauma-informed Body-based Somatic Therapy 
SERVICES OFFERED MESSAGING  LIVE CHAT  PHONE  VIDEO LICENSING CO LPC.0014421 NV CPC5570-R

Psychologist Tasheena Donell providing different types of therapy in Moses Lake

Tasheena Donell

Clinician
License Type(s): MS,LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression
5 years offering treatment

Hi my name is Tasheena, I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC and am licensed in both West Virginia and South Carolina. I have a BA in Psychology from the University of Charleston and an MS in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. I have experience providing individual and group therapy sessions to at-risk youth and their families within the court and corrections settings regarding substance use, behavioral issues, emotion regulation, relationships, communication, process addictions, and a variety of other issues depending on the client's needs. I am certified to treat anxiety disorders, body-focused repetitive behaviors, worry, and panic. I have professional experience with anxiety disorders, depression, young adult issues, relationship issues, as well as domestic violence issues. I'm an advocate for healthy relationships, boundaries, and am passionate about self-care, personal and family growth, managing anxiety, and helping others grow in multiple areas of their lives. My therapeutic approach is eclectic but generally utilize solution-focused, CBT, and motivational interviewing. I value having sessions that include establishing rapport in an environment where clients can feel safe to be themselves without fear of judgment.

Psychologist Marcia Tharp providing different types of therapy in Moses Lake

Marcia Tharp

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
17 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Montana and Washington with 20 years of professional work experience. My clinical experience includes work with all ages and in multiple settings. I believe the answers we seek to the problems in our life are within each of us. My therapeutic process is to accompany you in your journey of discovery, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Relaxation, and Narrative Therapy approaches. My therapeutic style is to meet you where you are and using my eclectic approach, help to illuminate choices and opportunities. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage. Good job for getting started!

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Types of therapists available to clients in Moses Lake

Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Moses Lake that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.

Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform

Mental health therapists in Moses Lake available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. Moses Lake therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Moses Lake therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Moses Lake region and in the state of Washington.

How a therapist can help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want 

Therapists in Moses Lake can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Moses Lake may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

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