Therapists in Ocean Shores, WA
In 1792, Captain Robert Gray landed in the Grays Harbor area and declared it as Bullfinch Harbor. However, several years later, another captain, George Vancouver renamed the area after Robert Gray, and it is now the County of Grays Harbor, which is where the City of Ocean Shores is located. By 1969, Ocean Shores was considered the “Richest Little City” with a valuation of $35,000,000.
No matter how much money you have, we all know that money cannot buy happiness. If you are feeling down and cannot seem to shake the feeling, talking to someone is important. Sometimes you may need an impartial professional to listen and you can find some of the best therapists and counselors in Washington right here in the Ocean Shores area.
Tiffany DeMark
Clinician
License Type(s): M.A.,LMHC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
12 years offering treatment
I am a mental health therapist licensed in Washington with over 10 years of experience working with families and individuals who struggle with behavioral health symptoms. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, parenting problems, relationship issues, and career challenges. My therapy style is interactive and direct. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and further, I don't stigmatize or label. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution focused, psychodynamic and person centered therapy styles. I will tailor our dialog and interactions to meet your treatment goals and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first step towards change. If you are ready, I am here to support you and help you find the tools to better your situation and quality of life. I look forward to working with you!
Salina Mecham
Clinician
License Type(s): MSW,LCSW,LSUDC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression
6 years offering treatment
Hey there! My name is Salina Mecham. I attended the University of Utah and received a bachelor's and master's degree in Social Work and a certification in substance use treatment. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Master Addiction Counselor (MAC), and Domestic Violence Intervention Treatment Counselor (DVP). I am fully licensed in the states of Utah, Washington, and New Jersey. I have worked with adults and adolescents and enjoy all ages. I got my start in group homes for troubled youth, and I can truly say that I have never felt more fulfillment in my life than when I was getting chairs thrown at my head, and called names that I can never repeat, because in those moments, I was present and doing what I could to help a person in pain. I eventually moved on to work in a behavioral health hospital where people came when they hit their limit and could no longer cope with living, or their mental health was affecting their ability to function in their lives. I am currently the CEO of Willapa Behavioral Health & Wellness, a community behavioral health agency. I continue to offer treatment at the agency for mental health, substance use disorders, domestic violence intervention treatment, and couples counseling. I also serve clients on BetterHelp because I love providing therapy and don't get to do it nearly enough as a CEO. I am working on getting trained in the Gottman method (couples counseling). My preference is to utilize video sessions so that I can read the situation more clearly. I can, and do, use the phone, but will not use the live chat option because I have found that concepts and meanings tend to get lost because so many nonverbal queues are not seen. I also utilize the email option often, and return all emails sent to me within 48 hours. When time permits, I can open up special times for sessions if there is an emergency. I feel it is important for my clients to spend their week being aware of the things that happen around them, and how those things affect them, and to be prepared with those and other things they would like to address in their session. I also value honest feed back said to me in the moment. I can make adjustments in my approach if I know it isn't hitting where you need it to. Honesty and openness is so important in therapy and can add so much to the quality of your experience. I tend to take an eclectic approach to counseling because one size does not fit all. I pull from CBT, ACT, DBT, REBT, and I am trained in, and use EMDR for trauma treatment. It is very important to me that I create a safe place for all my clients. Judgement has no place in my practice. I believe strongly in the golden rule and kindness, curiosity, validation, comfort, and safety are very important to me. No matter the issue, I am open and ready to help you navigate it in a way that can help keep you intact and moving forward.
LaRae Lentz
Clinician
License Type(s): LMHC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersDepression
7 years offering treatment
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State. I have worked for residential, inpatient and outpatient community mental health agencies since 2001 and have 20+ years of experience in the behavioral and mental health fields. I have been working as an independently licensed practitioner for the last 6 years. I believe that our quality of life is directly related to the quality of our relationships and our ability to maintain those relationships. These relationships include but are not limited to: our relationship with our self and our own inner world; our nuclear and blended family members; our close friends; the people that we work and interact with daily; our relationship with our Creator. The quality of these relationships over a lifetime influences how we cope with stress, frustration, sadness and joy. I use a variety of different therapeutic techniques, including cognitive behavioral, dialectical, solutions focused and family systems to help clients identify problematic patterns of thinking, processing and behavior; to reflect on how their experiences thus far in life have shaped these patterns, and; challenge clients to discuss possible solutions or ways to experience the problem in new and more adaptive ways.
Cary Brim Reid
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: GriefCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
3 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Washington with 3 years of professional mental health therapy specific work experience. I have more than 20 years of social services experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, coping with life changes, & executive and professional coaching. 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. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Amanda McDade
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes
4 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Washington with over 10 years of professional experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I have worked for many years with older adults and their families, as well as people living with chronic illnesses and economic stressors. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion - human to human. I also know that there is therapeutic power in simply having a consistent space to process with a trained listener. However, I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. My experience is grounded in Narrative Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Existential Therapy, and an acknowledgement that there is no one-right approach to any person. 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.
Dr. Christina Gonzalez
Clinician
License Type(s): EdD,LMHC,NCC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepression
20 years offering treatment
Hello there-- you made it! Thank you for taking the first step in contacting me! I am a bilingual and bicultural Licensed Mental Health Counselor licensed in Florida with over 15 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked around the world- in Mexico, in the US, in Germany, in Japan, and in US, and worked in a wide variety of settings, including extensive work in community mental health, substance abuse/addictions, child welfare, and with military and veteran populations. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including couples/relationship issues, anxiety, depression, immigration-related issues, abuse and trauma, divorce and separation, and grief and loss, among other things. I have also worked extensively with the Marine Corps in the area of force preservation and suicide prevention, and have worked with other branches of the service as well, both in the US and OCONUS. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. I honestly believe we can work together to find solutions for almost any problem and that we can emerge from challenges stronger, and even more resilient. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, mindfulness training, and other techniques. I also have incorporated many things I have learned in my travels and interactions with psychology in other cultures and countries into my extensive training. I will tailor our interactions and treatment to help you meet your goals and work collaboratively with you every step along the way. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!
Lorri Hanson
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
10 years offering treatment
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker in Washington State with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, perinatal mood disorders & 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.
Adam Gleason
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes
16 years offering treatment
My name is Adam Gleason and I am a clinical Social Worker licensed in Washington with 16 years of professional experience. I have a background in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, & depression. I work with clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I have a flexible style, with the ability to provide practical tools or a more talk therapy based approach , depending on your goals and needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I applaud you for getting started!
Katie Thornton
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changesADHD
3 years offering treatment
Hi! I am Katie and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado, Texas, New Mexico, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, and North Dakota. I have over 5 years of experience working with individuals, families and groups through a variety of different challenges. I have successfully working with clients that have struggled with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, parenting, co-occurring diagnosis and serious and persistent mental illnesses. I would describe my approach as being Client Centered, Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Trauma Focused. I believe that you are the expert in your life and your journey and I will be here to help you find your own personal strengths. Taking that first step into therapy can be such a scary time. I am here to help guide you on your journey to identify your goals and create a plan to reach them!
Michael Beck
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger management
3 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Washington and Texas. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & intimacy related 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. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
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What types of therapists are available to clients in Ocean Shores?
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 Ocean Shores that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic 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 Ocean Shores available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Ocean Shores 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, Ocean Shores therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Ocean Shores region and in the state of Washington.
How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?
Therapists in Ocean Shores 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 Ocean Shores may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Ocean Shores offering online therapy or in person?
Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.
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