Find a Therapist in Longview, WA

My approach is warm, curious, and collaborative, and my priority is to build a strong relationship rooted in trust and authenticity. Together, we’ll go beyond surface-level symptoms to explore the patterns, experiences, and relationships that shape how you move through the world. I believe that growth and healing take place in connection with others, and that the therapeutic relationship can be a place to better understand how you relate to yourself and others, and to build new, more secure ways of connecting. My path to being a therapist started with a desire to do work rooted in relationships and connection, and it is deeply meaningful to me to have this role in my clients’ lives. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Washington, much of my work has been shaped by my own experiences in therapy, so I know how overwhelming it can feel to reach out for support and get started. I also know how beneficial a positive therapeutic experience can be, and how important it is to find someone who feels like the right fit. My hope is that therapy helps you feel more connected to yourself, more confident in your ability to navigate challenges, and able to access a greater sense of peace and assurance within. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, I’d love to connect, and I hope therapy can be a place where you feel supported and empowered to move toward the changes and relief you’re seeking.

Congratulations on taking the brave step of considering therapy. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and I’ve worked with people from many diverse walks of life. I became a therapist a little later in life, and my life experiences inform my practice. I understand we all do the best we can with what we have. I’m here to partner with you on this journey. These mountains that you are carrying, you were only supposed to climb. ~ Najwa Zebian At times, we may carry burdens or experiences from the past that interfere with our ability to enjoy the present or prevent our ability to move forward. To support clients in addressing challenges, I use empathetic listening and evidence-based treatment, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), compassion-focused therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills, and mindfulness. This is your therapy session. I partner with you on your journey toward your goals. You are provided a warm, nonjudgmental space to explore your thoughts. You are offered the opportunity to build tools and strategies to support you in setting down those mountains, becoming empowered, and building resiliency so you can enjoy the present and move forward in your life.

Moms do a lot on their own, so if this was easy to figure out alone you would have done so already. I know you are overwhelmed, unsupported, and isolated. I understand first hand how postpartum and motherhood can be more challenging than anticipated. My sole focus in my practice is to work with moms, whether you are struggling during the perinatal period or after loss, or you are well into your motherhood journey. In our work together we will sort through what you feel like is going wrong and how we can take steps for you to feel better. It isn't supposed to feel this hard, but the good news is that with the right support it gets better. Please feel free to look through my additional materials on my website and schedule a free consultation with me so that we can talk about what you are going through and see if you feel like I am the right fit.

I’d love to support you in being your most authentic self and enhancing the fulfillment you experience in life, whatever that means to you! Thank you for stopping by my page! I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and my approach to helping can be characterized as warm, personable, and super collaborative. I prioritize our therapeutic relationship and keep your needs and goals as the central focus. You are the expert on your own life and what you want it to look like, and I feel incredibly honored to walk alongside you and support those pursuits in whatever way I can. I know you possess the power to heal, grow, and thrive, and my role is to help you access that power. I take a holistic approach to therapy, recognizing that only part of our healing and growth takes place in our brain. I have extensive training in brainspotting, which is a deeper brain-body processing modality that allows us to identify, process, and release neurophysiological sources of our internal challenges. I also employ acceptance and commitment therapy strategies to help you respond to your internal experiences in a more organic, values-aligned manner, and I incorporate internal family systems techniques to facilitate deeper understanding, acceptance, and collaboration among the different parts inside of you and your core self.

Need some relief? I am passionate about working with couples and individuals and I can help you attain positive change. I believe that you can achieve personal health and well-being. This is accomplished by providing a safe, confidential, non-judgmental, environment for you to explore and learn; we will collaborate to create goals and positive changes that incorporate your values and beliefs. This process involves me listening, encouraging, and supporting you. Contact me today! Some things that set me apart from other therapists are my approachability, neutrality, sense of humor, and motivation. People find it very easy to talk with me, couples appreciate that I do not choose sides when working together, I do not take myself too seriously, and my desire to incorporate the most current counseling practices and skills into my therapeutic work is reflected in my attaining a Ph.D. in Counseling.

I help people navigate anxiety and changing life stages as they reimagine their personal stories and goals for the future. I help teens, adults, and the elderly who are dealing with relationship struggles, identity development, chronic pain & medical issues, bipolar, anxiety, trauma, and self-harm. I endeavor to help you find your footing, so that you can face your future with greater confidence and peace of mind. I have extensive training and experience in various forms of theory and practice, which include treating each individual in a holistic manner, recognizing the importance of family and social systems in a person's growth, building on one's strengths, and seeing people as creative and social beings who need encouragement to thrive. We'll work together on establishing goals for your treatment, and we'll address what is happening in your brain and your body when you are experiencing anxiety and stress in order for you to learn how to calm your systems.

If you're feeling worried, anxious, on edge or burnt out, then Blu Orchard of Washington is here to help! We serve clients of all ages who are working to manage their mental health needs. We specialize in treating anxiety, trauma, stress and life transitions. Maybe you recently graduated from high school or college and are entering the work force for the first time or you're a parent who needs support helping their child with behavioral challenges. No matter the life transition, change or stressor we understand the importance of having a safe space to talk, be heard and better yet, validated, and gain tools to manage things differently. Blu Orchard of Washington provides outpatient therapy services to the local Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater communities in office and via Telehealth throughout Washington State. If you prefer being in the comfort of your own home or a private setting (with a good internet connection), then reach out today about our easy to use and all inclusive patient portal and Telehealth services. We're happy to see you in our office starting in November 2024 if you prefer in-person connection and the guaranteed privacy of our therapist offices. Our approach to treatment is to individualize care to each person that we work with to ensure that your unique life experiences are honored and respected and to build a healthy relationship with your therapist. Whether you're reaching out about therapy for the first time or hoping to get started again with someone new, we understand that starting this process can be intimidating. The fact that you're reading this is already a big first step towards taking care of yourself. We offer free 15-minute phone consultations, so if you're ready to get started send us an email or call us and we're happy to learn more about you and share more about how we can help you!

Does any of this sound like you?: - I'm too busy and under too much stress. I never have enough time to get things done. - My relationship is not nearly as good as it should be. I'm not even sure I want to be married anymore. - I have a strong faith in God, or at least I thought I did....If God loves me, why is He letting me go through all this? - I want more from my life and my career. I want is a job that is meaningful, and not just a way to pay the bills. I challenge every man and woman I meet with to break free of shame, family dysfunction, fear, and worry. We will work together to help you gain the ability and skills you need to have a life of freedom, happiness, love, and purpose. The struggles you must cope with aren't easy, and you are growing and changing each and every day. I will not define you by your weaknesses, and I will never judge you for your mistakes. I'll get to know you as an individual and will help you understand your unique gifts, dreams, and hopes. Together we'll help you achieve them.

I welcome couples, adult and adolescent clients who are seeking support in deepening their understanding of themselves as well as emotions, mental processes, and behaviors, as well as those wanting help navigating through difficult life adjustments, gender exploration, painful pasts, stress management, coping strategies, relationship struggles, queer experience and mind-body health and wellness.

I offer a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment to help you identify and let go of negative feelings, old behavior patterns, and ways of thinking that prevent you from living the life you want. Counseling can help you experience the joy of self-acceptance and the peace of mind that comes with healthy self-esteem. In the process, you can create stronger relationships, improve the way you communicate with others, and see new possibilities for your life. As a counselor, I consider it a privilege to work with my clients. I understand how negative beliefs, thoughts and life experiences can hold people back, making them feel stuck, sad, anxious or unfulfilled. And I understand the courage it can take to make changes. The support that comes from a strong therapeutic relationship provides a safe place to make changes in the way you think, act or react. And even the smallest change can open the door to a more authentic and rewarding life.

I help people transform the parts of themselves that keep them from feeling calm, tranquil, peaceful, patient, accepting, forgiving, clear, kind, compassionate, self-compassionate, loving, joyful, playful, excited for life, confident, trusting, connected, hopeful, optimistic, purposeful, grateful, creative and free to be their authentic self. None of us was born with the things we struggle with. Although it takes time to change and it can be difficult emotional work at times, I can tell you from personal experience that it feels absolutely wonderful to release the burdens we carry and return to feeling hopeful, optimistic, confident, loving, happy, joyful, playful, calm and appreciative of the good things in life. Regardless of what you have been through or how difficult things are in this moment, it is possible, with sufficient time, energy, and intention, to change, heal, and feel better. Despite the external circumstances we face and all the suffering that circulates among humans, it is possible to find peace within. Deep within all of us is a place that already holds everything we have been seeking, which is simply to feel good. It’s a place inside, whether you have experienced it or not, that has the capacity for peace, calm, clarity, confidence, courage, compassion, connection, trust, and joy, among many other beautiful qualities. The intention of my work is to help people reconnect with and reunite with these qualities.

My approach to therapy is creating a safe comfortable environment. I pride myself on people telling me "You seem like a real person," and this has created a supportive environment. I've worked with diverse populations in different settings, from the community to prison. My primary focus at this time is trauma work, specifically with the use of EMDR psychotherapy. If interested in services, please email: Kaity@kaityimbs.com or visit my website at https:kaity-imbs.clientsecure.me to contact. Please include what you are looking for in regard to services, current symptoms, age, contact information, and available insurance.