LPC, 20 years of experience
As a licensed mental health counselor and professional counselor with 20 years of experience, I provide trauma-informed psychotherapy, faith-based counseling, and specialized evaluations for clients in Washington and Arizona. My passion is creating a safe, sacred space for those who feel overlooked or misunderstood, helping individuals, couples, and families to heal from anxiety, depression, and trauma. I meet you where you are, blending therapeutic expertise with compassion to help you find your strength and begin again.
During the first session, Charity Northan focuses on creating a safe and sacred space for you to share your story without judgment. The initial conversation is collaborative, not an interrogation, and is designed to help her understand what has brought you to therapy and what your hopes for the process are. She will walk you through important practicalities like confidentiality, discussing its limits so you understand the foundation of trust being established. There is no pressure to share more than you are comfortable with, as the goal is to build rapport and ensure you feel seen and respected. If you have specific questions about her approach or what to expect, this is a great opportunity to ask them. This first meeting is about gathering information and assessing your needs together, so you can leave with a clearer sense of how you might work together in the future.
What distinguishes Charity Northan's therapeutic approach is her unique blend of clinical expertise with a deeply grounded, compassionate, and spiritually aware practice. Her extensive experience, spanning two decades and global contexts, has honed a profound ability to connect with clients, particularly those who have felt overlooked or misunderstood, creating a safe, sacred space for healing. This holistic perspective is clinically sound, drawing from evidence-based methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-informed care, while also integrating faith-based values for clients who wish to explore spirituality in their healing journey. Rather than just focusing on symptoms, her methods address the root causes of distress, helping individuals process painful experiences related to anxiety, depression, and trauma. The results of this work are intended to be transformative, empowering clients to rediscover their purpose, rebuild a sense of self, and walk forward in freedom. This is achieved by moving beyond a traditional "what's wrong with you" mindset to an empathetic "what happened to you" approach, which fosters resilience and promotes long-term well-being. Her approach stands out by ensuring that clients feel deeply heard and understood, paving the way for authentic, lasting change.
Charity Northan is best positioned to serve individuals and families who feel like "outliers," having been overlooked, misunderstood, or burdened by invisible pain. She is particularly well-suited for clients navigating complex emotional experiences, including childhood or relationship trauma, identity issues, and spiritual struggles. This includes people who may present as strong on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or spiritually disconnected inside. With her trauma-informed and faith-based approach, she helps clients wrestling with anxiety, depression, mood instability, grief, and life transitions, including racial and cultural stressors. She offers a compassionate and holistic environment for those seeking emotional, psychological, and spiritual healing. Her long-term goal is to help you become your best self and fulfill your purpose.