Find a Therapist in Dupont, WA

I believe that the struggles that bring you to therapy are often symptoms of deeper unsettledness. Thus to address the current symptoms of your distress we may need to look beneath the surface and reflect on your life up to this point. That data is then used to enhance your awareness and to help you deliberately and consciously choose who you want to be and how you would like to move forward. I believe that your past relational experiences are immeasurably influential upon the development of your beliefs, ideas, thoughts, and choices. Based on this premise, we will explore the intricacies of these relationships and their influence on your specific struggles in an effort to identify, understand and address the sources of these struggles. We will explore how your way of relating contributes to the nature of your relationships, with the hope of cultivating awareness, compassion, and volition. By seeking and attending to the source of your distress we will address the symptoms as well as the roots. Our relationship is the primary context for change. My role as a therapist is to create a safe space for you to discover and live out your truest self. We will work together to identify barriers that may stem from past experiences or limiting beliefs that keep you from relating most authentically with others. And we will work together to develop strategies and tools that may help you along the way toward greater authenticity and contentment.

Let’s be real… Hi, I’m Raleigh! I promise to always be up front and honest with you so let’s get a tough conversation out of the way… Therapy is hard work. You probably found your way here because you feel stuck, alone, confused or afraid and if you’ve seen commercials or pop psychology selling you the latest quick path to eternal happiness then you might start to wonder if you are the problem… I hate to break the illusion but those easy solutions do not exist. Even the most talented therapist can’t help you to insight without time and the most important part of the puzzle: Your inner world and commitment to trying something new. Life is an ebb and flow of good times and tough times. Can we maximize your happiness? Absolutely — But can we become so enlightened that we never have to experience hardship, suffering, loneliness, heartbreak or grief ever again? Unfortunately not… That’s the bad news but let’s get to the good news: We can learn to ride the ebbs and flows of life — and just as happiness can teach us depths of feelings that we never knew existed, pain can also be a teacher if we can find the bravery to face it head on. That’s where I come in! I can’t promise it will be easy but I can promise that you won’t have to do it alone. If you can find it in yourself to do the work then I will be with you every step of the way with my knowledge, expertise, curiosity, understanding and toolkit of evidence-based and holistic therapeutic techniques. Together we can work to create the individualized therapy to empower you to build the authentic and fulfilling life that YOU want… It all sounds a little bittersweet doesn’t it? Well the only way out is through — but the juice is worth the squeeze, I promise.

Any time we are faced with the need for more support, whether physical or emotional, it can feel like weakness, or something is inherently wrong with you. There are so many messages in our families and culture that we are to strive for greatness, and that an ailment means failure. This can really impact feelings of loneliness and shame. You're not alone in this. More people than you know struggle and need this support. It's also important to know that the distress you feel is real. This is not made up and needs adequate care - which is what brings you here. As a counselor, one of my first priorities is to create a reliable, open space where you can share your strengths, values, hurts, and much more. Listening to your experience and connecting within our therapeutic relationship is foundational. While the space is yours to talk about whatever it is you want to bring, you are also not talking to a blank wall. I do ask clarifying questions and engage about what I'm hearing from you. The hope is that listening and reflecting together will generate decision-making, identify creative solutions in places you might feel stuck, and further healing.

Prioritizing mental health today can be so difficult to do today, but is important now more than ever. Along with prioritizing mental health, many of us engage in school, work, relationships, family dynamics, and friendships. After a while, many of these pressures may start to affect us in different ways leading us to experience anxiety, stress, bouts of sadness, irritability, and so much more. I did not even mention any unresolved trauma or feelings that may be experienced on top of everything else! Therapy is a safe place to work through many of these issues, with undeniable positive regard and support. I have clinical experience with adolescents and adults and specialize in diverse populations. I understand the barriers that deter many, especially people of color from seeking out mental health services. Therefore, I strive to create a safe space strongly emphasizing cultural sensitivity and relevance. I also specialize and offer EMDR sessions. Ultimately, I believe that there is no "one size fits all" in therapy, and know when to use an integrative perspective to identify and harness each of my client’s individual strengths to tailor interventions based on presenting symptoms.

I love serving people with their change process. I have 38 years of counseling experience and several years prior as a special educator, and I offer experience with work-life balance, leadership, and career consulting. Always learning, my knowledge base is very broad. I like to apply it selectively, dependent on a careful assessment of your needs, and the feedback I get from you; presence for me is very important. Supporting people to be creative, skillful, and integrated is an art. The context for healing comes out of relationship, so I will do all I can to help you to mastery, whether it be a relationship to yourself or to others. I am extremely empathic and naturally offer trust. It is always an honor to work with those who come through my door.

No matter what you’re going through, whether it be life transitions, anxiety, grief, or depression, there is hope. Using pieces of traditional therapies, I hope to create a unique therapy experience for all of my clients. Through a collaborative effort, I like to have my clients leave feeling driven and accomplished. Let’s also not forget to insert playfulness wherever we can. Forming connection is a huge part of life. In the room, I’ve found its beneficial for my clients to notice how they create (or isolate from) connection. Using wonder and inquiry, I explore as much as I can about you. Tell me the details that make you. I work well with young adults and couples going through life changes and those suffering with depression, anxiety, hyperkinetic behaviors, perfectionism behaviors, obsessional thinking, grief, and loss. Please, connect with me to set up a session today!

My goal is to help you find meaning in both your suffering and success. I am well-rounded, non-judgmental, empathetic and analytical and can draw from a number of therapy models depending on your particular need. I'm solution focused and rely heavily on asking the right questions, offering observations and informed hypotheses as well as active interventions. I offer resources that can be leveraged outside therapy to help you better understand yourself and improve your situation. I also offer E.M.D.R. as one of my practice modalities, I'm very trauma informed and attachment theory informed. I go the extra mile to help my clients achieve positive outcomes whether they are faced with an acute mental health challenge or are seeking personal and professional growth.

Now more than ever, in the COVID-19 crisis, therapy can help you to cope with heightened anxiety, depression, loneliness, and lack of purpose. With online video conferencing, I can provide regular therapy without you coming into the office. Therapy provides a safe place to ask the questions that scare us, to find connection and healing, to feel good and be authentic, and take charge of our lives. I support clients' efforts to gain insight into the sources of their challenges and pain, find connection, make positive changes in relationships, identify strengths and resources, cope with personal history, and take charge of their life. I help children, teens, and adults cope with stress, express themselves honestly, and explore personal meaning and purpose. I have experience working with children as a school counselor and in the child welfare system, and working with children, teens, and adults in private practice. I use relational psychodynamic methods, with insights from CBT and other modalities. My approach as a therapist is to provide warm and attentive listening, unconditional positive regard, gentle honesty and encouragement, as I join with you in the project of telling and understanding your story, and feeling your best. I am an MDiv and am open to your religious experience. I am also available for teletherapy from the privacy of your own home.

I am licensed in Washington (and Arizona) as a mental health counselor practicing in the tradition of relational psychotherapy. My hope is to further the growth of a client by exploring their problem(s) through the relational dynamic we create in therapy. I strive to address the whole person over any presenting problem and it is my belief that counseling should support and challenge clients in a safe and empathetic environment. I am eligible for most forms of insurance reimbursement and can assist you in verifying your coverage. When contacting me to start therapy, please include your full name, date of birth and current insurance. Thanks

I specialize in helping families, adolescents, and men deal more effectively with difficulties in their important relationships, as well as with major life transitions, identity issues, emotional struggles, and personal growth needs. I work particularly well with men and women seeking growth and support in the following areas: Anger, Assertiveness, and Productive Conflict; Balancing Emotional Intimacy with Healthy Boundaries; Integrity, Self-Esteem and Empowerment; Health and Fitness Lifestyles; and Mindfulness and Buddhist Psychotherapy. I am intimately familiar with navigating the terrain of close relationships, and fostering personal growth and transformation. I am skilled at helping people feel supported and at ease enough to express their most authentic selves. This process helps heal loneliness as it leads to needed changes, and my approach is warm, interactive, compassionately direct, holistic, and grounded in my experience of what actually works.

Are communication or sexual issues, broken trust, or infidelity affecting your relationship? Is there room to improve intimacy and satisfaction? I’m here to help you heal, strengthen communication, and achieve sexual wellness in a safe, nonjudgmental space. As a National Board Certified Counselor, licensed in Washington, Oregon, and California, and a retired psychology professor, I bring a wealth of experience to help individuals and couples navigate challenges. With specialized training in Gottman and emotionally focused therapy, sexual wellness, and transgender health, I work with all types of couples, offering personalized strategies to address your unique needs. Let me guide you toward a healthier, more fulfilling relationship. Visit my website for more information. Take the first step toward positive change today! The cost is $225 per session. I accept credit, cash, HSA, Venmo, CASH app, Paypal, and debit. NO INSURANCE.

In a world that can feel overwhelming and uncertain, trying to navigate your own struggles on top of everything else can be exhausting. Maybe you’re facing a major life transition, wrestling with big existential questions, trying to cope with the state of the world, or in need of a supportive space to help life feel more manageable. Whatever you’re carrying, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Together, we’ll create space for you to process your experience, explore what truly matters to you, and reconnect with yourself. You deserve to feel at home in your mind and body, grounded in who you are, and free to live the life you want. My approach is relational and collaborative, blending somatic practices to strengthen the mind-body connection. Compassion guides my work, and I deeply value the therapeutic relationship. Together, we’ll move beyond getting stuck in your head toward a more embodied experience, deepen self-trust, authentic growth, lasting shifts, and greater self-acceptance. Above all, my goal is to help you embrace your authentic self. I encourage you to bring your true self to our sessions, share what feels comfortable, and engage in authentic conversations. Seeking therapy takes courage. I’d be honored to connect with you. I offer online therapy in Washington State, and a free 20-minute consultation to answer any questions.