I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years experience. Currently I practice in West Linn , Oregon although I am also licensed in the state of California. As a licensed professional , I participate in continuing education to continue my learning process and stay current in the field. I find it very fulfilling and a privilege to have people open up their lives and hearts to me as they seek out help. All of us have been adversely effected by various circumstances and events in our lives. Therapy helps heal these broken places and also provides an increased understanding of what is happening inside and the ability to communicate that effectively in relationships which leads to more satisfying and fulfilling relationships. I work with individuals and couples age 16 and up with specialized training in trauma work/EMDR and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and relationship issues. I come from a Christian worldview and have training into incorporating this into the therapy process if the client so desires. I also work with mood disorders (anxiety, depression, panic) and eating disorders. I currently am on Blue Cross/ Blue Shield, Pacific Source and LifeWise insurance panels as a preferred provider, so typically if you are insured by these companies, you only pay your office visit co-payment once your deductible for the year has been met. If you are insured by a different company, check with your insurance company as to what your reimbursement is for outpatient mental health with an out of network provider and I can still submit sessions costs to your insurance company. If you are experiencing difficulties in your current situation, your relationship or marriage or struggling within your own "skin" - how you feel about yourself, or your moods and emotions, I think you will find that sitting down with someone and working these things through will be very beneficial. Please reach out and find help for yourself of your relationship, you won't be sorry!

We all want to be physically and emotionally fit - to experience energy, creativity, inner peace, joy, and positive relationships. Often this process seems to flow effortlessly, and we experience the fullness and richness of life without effort. At other times, life stresses may get in the way, creating depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. Sometimes we just feel confused, frustrated, and stuck. At those times it helps to have a collaborator, someone with the kind of experience to help sort things out and find our way out of the problem; someone who can help us recognize our strengths, resources, and resiliencies, and move toward solutions. This has been my life's work and my passion for 20 years. If you'd like to talk to me please give me a call.

Portland Therapist Finding a therapist and approach that is the right fit for you is a process that can be both rewarding and challenging. I offer both individual and group therapy, and I hope that the information on this site helps you in your search. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact me to schedule your FREE 15 minute phone consultation. Are you… …challenged by life changes or transitions? …longing for more fulfilling relationships? …experiencing creative blocks? …finding the past is interfering in the present? …feeling anxiety or depressive symptoms? …dreaming of a new direction? …stuck in outdated patterns or beliefs? …are you looking good on the outside… but struggling on the inside? These challenges do not define who you are… They are a step on the journey, informing you that now is the time to get back on track. With Skill, presence, respect and compassion, I am here to help you come back to center and move toward the life you truly want. Discover the power of your authentic self. Have more fun and fulfilling relationships. Live a life of greater joy, inspiration and aliveness! Past Client: " You have taught me new skills to help me see myself and accept myself in a more caring and loving way. You have helped me to open my mind and my heart and my spirit to accept myself just as I am in this moment. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with me. You have touched my heart in a very special way." From a former client who was having creative blocks and seeking personal empowerment: "I thoroughly enjoy my meetings with you. You have helped me learn so much about myself in the past few months. The tools and knowledge that you have given me, or helped me to discover, during our sessions, I use and think about all the time."

I work collaboratively with clients who have ADHD, ADD, anxiety disorders, depression, anger problems, unresolved trauma, communication difficulties, parenting, relationship difficulties, marital problems, grief, loss, divorce, and life transitions, helping them return to optimal functionability. Medication management is utilized when warranted. Although I am Board Certified to work with adults, children and adolescents, my private practice is primarilly for adults. I have certification in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) as well as Advanced Therapist in Hypnotherapy. I make referrals to other health care practitioners such as psychiatrists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, etc. I believe that I am uniquely qualified to work with clients from the psychological perspective and medical aspects of mental health. My licensure as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Licensed Clinical Social Worker ensures you of my extensive studies and dedication to the highest standards and ethics.

WELCOME! TODAY - you are one step clser to creating a joy-filled life, by living your dreams and connecting to the sanctuary of your heart! Embarking on this 'personal journey' of exploration, you will - feel a sense of personal power on a positive path to growth, balance, and optimal well-being. As a solution-focused and eclectic therapist - I incorporate a TRANSPERSONAL, ARCHETYPAL, HUMANISTIC, SELF-PSYCHOLOGY AND COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL approach. My goal is to assist you in uncovering your innate human and divine potential and gifts - leading to a life worth celebrating. Together, we will tap into your own healing resources - both ancient and modern in order to live a life fully in the moment - despite challenging and difficult situation in your 'history'. While we cannot undo difficult situations of the past, we can work together creatively to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. We can release and change limiting patterns and belief systems that limit your relationships, in order to create a state of balance and peaceful harmony. We will listen to your own innate inner wisdom, incorporating new and changed behaviors of compassion, self-love and empowerment. Through the creative modalities of 'play', 'art', 'storytelling', and nature based 'sandplay therapy we will weave a tapestry of healing that will transform your internal world - transforming to a life lived fully in all dimensons -- like the 'butterfly leaving the cocoon' - and the 'wild geese' coming home to the person and place you are meant to be and experience.! I bring to my clients and sessions my heartfelt compassionate and authentic presence -- allowing safety and trust to emerge. To deeply 'know oneself' - through all dimenstions. jTo find and access one's 'authentic voice' - and experience of one's inner sanctuary -- 'announcing your place in the family of things'.

Is your life, or your relationship, not quite where you want it to be? Are you feeling stuck or misunderstood? Are you struggling with anxiety, codependency, depression, PTSD, or grief? Do you feel as if your past trauma is negatively impacting your current life? No one knows you as well as you do: your dreams, desires, goals, struggles, feelings, ambitions, relationships, etc. Sometimes internal and external pressure becomes too much to bear alone. As a therapist, I can help you understand your experiences in an empathic and safe space that promotes healing, growth, and the creative exploration of all areas of life. You will set the pace as we explore the issues most important to you, including daily hardships, navigating relationships, and untangling pain - past and present. As an expert in individual and couple counseling, I’m deeply passionate about helping people improve their relationships, enhance their emotional well-being, break free of anxiety and depression, discover their strengths, and re-empower their lives.

Complex trauma is a relatively newer concept referring to our adaptive development around ongoing or repeating childhood abuse, neglect, or abandonment. It is very common, and because it involves entangled parts and beliefs, healing requires specific approaches that instill a sense of felt safety in the body before processing old traumas. Where most of us develop structures to protect us from the uncomfortable parts of life, in therapy we are developing an ability to meet all parts of self with presence and compassion.

Possibly the deadliest drug available, heroin destroys lives. Because treatment for drug addiction is most effective when specific to your drug of choice, we focus on helping men with addictions to heroin. Men's Heroin Rehab is also a drug addiction resource that helps families understand, assess, and treat loved ones who are suffering from addiction.

Stacie Crochet is committed to helping people overcome addiction to alcohol and/or drugs, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and other stresses that affect all of us at some time in our lives. Stacie has over 22 years of counseling experience in the mental health field. She has assisted victims at the Center for Battered Women, and has worked with adolescents and substance abuse individuals in overseas military schools and other psychiatric settings. She has considerable experience counseling clients with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder and substance abuse. Stacie’s vast experience as a therapist enables her to be an extremely effective social worker who is comfortable counseling a diverse group of people.

Do you know a teenager who is struggling? Do you notice your teen being sad, irritable, or withdrawn? Are you finding it really hard to connect with your adolescent? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you are definitely not alone. Adolescence is a challenging time for both kids and their parents. My counseling services are geared at helping teens cope with the issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, sexual abuse, self-harm behaviors, low self-esteem, peer and parent conflicts, and school related concerns. While I spend some time working individually with teens, I make it of high priority to work with the whole family in strengthening family relationships. I come alongside parents to support them in managing their teens' changing moods and drama-filled friendships. Just as much as I am passionate in working with teens, I enjoy working individually with women. There are times when talking to a trusted friend or family member is just not enough. I find it that women come to see a professional counselor when the circumstances in their life affect their relationships, sleep, work, eating habits, and everyday life. I work with women who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationships. Using my skills, empathy, and insight I guide women to live more fulfilling lives at home, work, with friends and with themselves.

At Compass Community Counseling you can count on a judgment free environment to assist individuals, couples and families with counseling services in Vancouver, WA and the Portland-Metro area to make lasting positive changes. We lead our clients to find hope, direction, and healing through emotional renewal, spiritual change and physical growth. We have extensive training and experience working with relationships and how they are imbedded in a person’s patterns of behaviors. We have additional training in Functional Family Therapy, Gottman methods, and Sex Therapy. Every couple has moments when they start to fight more, feel angry, harbor resentment, or even feel withdrawn from their partner. If we are being truly honest we know that relationships are hard and they take a tremendous amount of work. We see our role as a relationship or marriage counselor to sit with you, where you are in the moment and help guide the way in mending the broken pieces of your relationship. Our goal in couples counseling is never about taking sides; it is about helping you each to understand each other better.

Vancouver Counseling & Wellness was created to provide counseling services to the beloved residents of Vancouver and its neighboring communities. The organization provides tailored support to individuals wanting to improve their lives through a compassionate and non-judgmental approach. Vancouver Counseling & Wellness is dedicated to creating a safe environment in which personal growth is achieved, and specializes in the treatment of addiction, eating disorders, mental health, and relational issues.

If you feel you are working too hard trying to handle a difficult transition in your life, trying to cope with anxieties or depression or trying to recover from a trauma, please call me. I offer counseling in Vancouver, Washington to individuals and couples. My years of experience in the Portland Metro area, including Vancouver, Washington, has prepared me to be sensitive to diversity of all kinds and to understand the struggles of others while remaining flexible to what one may need in the moment. After 16 years of providing emergency medical social work in three busy emergency departments, I have found a great balance to life by shifting my focus as a counselor for individuals and couples in a private setting in Vancouver, Washington. My goal is to offer a safe, nonjudgmental and welcoming space for you to explore yourself with honesty. I will help you begin moving forward, while supporting you through the change process. My practice is action-oriented, with great attention to your strengths while helping you to stay present in the moment.

Counseling for adults and teens (age 11+). At Star Meadow Counseling, you'll find warm, good-humored mental health therapists that care about helping you on your path toward healing. We'd love to help you overcome anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, an eating disorder, or recover from a traumatic event. Our therapists have specialties in research-proven therapy approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and EMDR. Supervision for licensure is also available for Master's level counselors.

In addition to helping clients overcome depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma, my subspecialties include supporting women and couples after the loss of their pregnancy or newborn to help them grieve, heal and find new meaning in their lives while treasuring and honoring their babies. Additionally, I enjoy working with women during pregnancy and following the birth of their child to help create a motherhood mindset to thrive in their new role and minimize risk factors for developing post partum mood disorders. I have supported men and women through their struggles for over 20 years so they could live their lives more fully and without the burden of past traumas constantly holding them back. My clients report that with treatment they feel more supported and validated, have confidence in using powerful tools to help them through the worst of times and ultimately learn to move forward in their lives. Please don’t hesitate to call so we can discuss how I can best serve you. My clientele is diverse in culture, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and family makeup.