Barb Adams
Congrats on deciding on therapy! Choosing a therapist is a daunting task. I have over 14 years of experience with couples, families and individuals. I believe you are the expert on you. I bring the outside perspective to help highlight challenges, find new ways of interacting with your self and others.
I bring the outside perspective to help highlight challenges, find new ways of interacting with your self and others.
I use humor, straight talk and empathy to build trust and find solutions.
First session
The relationship between therapist and client is key to any success. Our first session is identifying the problem and how you see me being helpful. I do my best to put everyone in the room at ease while feeling included. I will do a check in toward the end of the session to see if you feel it's a good fit. Then we decide on steps to move forward.
Strengths
I am me. I don't try to be "the expert" or use big therapy words. I honestly like helping people and I truly want what is best for you--however you define or decide what that is.
Ideal clients
Are you motivated to change and open to hearing new ideas, trying something outside your comfort zone? Willing to be a part of the solution? Are you ready for things to be different: with yourself, your family, your child or your partner? Are you okay with humor and straight talk. I don't "therapize" I join with you to navigate a new path forward.
Treatment methods
Couples Counseling
I have 14 years experience helping couples increase positive communications, work through challenges (infidelity, broken trust, parenting, mixed families), and learn to listen to themselves and their partners.
Child Parent Psychotherapy
Working with children who have experienced trauma and their caregivers to increase coping skills for the child and the family.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
I use EFT with couples to help increase positive emotional connections which creates better communications and deeper sense of commitment and connection.
Family Therapy
You determine who is family: whether family by blood or by choice. Conflicts can be small or big and I find ways to work through for resolution, increased positive communication and stronger bonds.
Narrative
I use this therapy technique with children to help them identify the problem and find solutions.
Location
In-person sessions101 E 8th St, Vancouver, WA 98660, St 110
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- WashingtonLicense MHC.LH.61675895