Sue Bernt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to working with all humans to discover their strengths within. Now and for the past 31 years, Sue has developed an awareness of how to support development of all ages. With natural and instinctive qualities, she has had a successful career as a teacher, a support to adults (Parents, Foster/Adopt Parents, and Teaching staff), and as a child and family therapist. Sue is a dedicated advocate for quality services within communities, and strives to empower all human beings as they recognize the strengths they carry within themselves. Sue specializes in working with children (ages 2-14) and their families. Her focus is on understanding the challenges of life brought about through relationships, self worth, behavior, trauma, depression, stress, and anxiety. Sue is now working with adults through their employee benefits (EAP) or medical insurances. In order to maintain her credentials, Sue attends trainings to obtain Continuing Education Credits in the Mental Health field as well as keeping up-to-date on current research in the treatment of mental health and relationship issues. Sue attends trainings which focus on Child and Family Therapy, Play Therapy, Trauma, and PTSD to name a few.

I work with individuals, couples, parents and children to alleviate the challenges of anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and conflict / distancing amongst important relationships. I combine research, training and experience in Talk, Experiential, Somatic (neurobiological) and Expressive Art Therapy methods (sandtray, art, play, drama, music) to encourage those I work with to ■rediscover resources (helpful supports both inside and outside the individual/family) ■explore challenging situations without becoming overwhelmed ■better understand and express oneself ■connect more effectively with loved ones ■find solutions to troubling situations

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Nechia DeKryger is a registered psychologist who provides assessment and treatment services to adults, adolescents, and children experiencing anxiety, stress, and mood disorders. She primarily practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a skills-based approach that has been found to be effective in the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders. These include obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, health anxiety, specific phobias, and depression. In addition, she is working with several clients in the area of anger management, providing training in ways to better understand and manage difficult emotions. Dr. DeKryger received her doctoral degree from the University of Louisville (Kentucky, USA) and completed a year-long fulltime pre-doctoral residency in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. During her residency, she received specialized training in the delivery of empirically supported treatments for anxiety disorders at the Anxiety Disorders Clinic at the University of British Columbia. She also completed clinical training rotations at the Eating Disorders Program at St. Paul’s Hospital and in inpatient psychiatry at Vancouver General Hospital. She has received clinical training in Anxiety Disorder Clinics in both the US and Canada. Dr. DeKryger’s research interests and experience include the measurement, nature, and development of perfectionism in children, the evaluation of evidence-based treatments for anxiety disorders, and family accommodation in obsessive-compulsive disorder. She has published in the area of anxiety disorders and has presented her research at numerous international conferences. She also continues to provide workshops in the area of anxiety.

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.

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.

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.