Theresa Bowes, LMHC
About me
Life can sometimes be difficult and surprising. There are ebbs and flows. The seasons of our life hold challenges, new issues arise, and we are sometimes confused. Perhaps what we seek is a new question. That question might lead to new answers and strategies for navigating through the present challenge.
I’m a counselor with over 20 years of experience and specialized trainings. I’ve become familiar with the variety and depth of our human circumstances and encounters. I hold a conviction and personal view that every person’s trials and perceptions are their truth and that they present an opportunity for growth. What is true for you, your reality, is our starting point toward achieving goals.
Counseling is a tool that helps us get current with our life. In the partnering of counselor and client, I utilize a holistic focus that validates your experience, finds the wisdom that makes the most sense in your challenge, and gives you a place to be seen and accepted without a need to be other than your true self.
With my ease of listening with empathy and intuition, and my ability to guide through the background noise and chaos of life events, your life story and the innate wisdom it holds will unfold so you can develop strategies that are in your highest and best interests.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Sexuality, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
License information
WA LMHC LH 60245873
Reviews
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Theresa is so knowledgeable about childhood trauma and has helped me tremendously. I'm so lucky to have found her and have healed something that has bothered me since I was a young child.
Written on Dec 06, 2024 after therapy with Theresa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Wonderful support and human. Thank you!
Written on Dec 05, 2024 after therapy with Theresa for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Fabulous woman with great insights! She has a calm, patient and thoughtful presence that is invaluable for anyone processing difficult things.
Written on Sep 04, 2024 after therapy with Theresa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Felt like Theresa got me the very first session! I’ve been in therapy, off and on, for awhile bet never really felt like the therapist understood me, Call me crazy but I sensed Theresa had the ability to help me work through things I need to address, and some I don’t even realize are issues!
I look forward to our next session, Theresa!
Written on Apr 28, 2024 after therapy with Theresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Theresa is wonderful! I’ve dealt with many therapists in the past and was dubious, at best, with being matched with someone I knew nothing about. My suspicions were alleviated almost as soon as Theresa opened her mouth. She knew just what to say and how to say it in a way that I’d hear. She’s a gem!
Written on Mar 20, 2024 after therapy with Theresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
I was very hesitant to try therapy again after having had very poor experiences with therapy in the past. Theresa has been a breath of fresh air and completely changed my opinion of therapy. I felt an almost instant connection with her, and she has given me the exact tools I need to work thru my issues. I couldn’t recommend her more highly than a 10/10 but wish I could.
Written on Mar 15, 2024 after therapy with Theresa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and career difficulties