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"As someone who cares for those she works with, I collaborate with my clients to help them live their lives to the fullest despite the obstacles they may face."

Jackie Taylor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience. She specializes in helping children and adults facing mental health and life challenges, including stress, transitions, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma, and abuse. Jackie has worked in the foster care system and for Child Protective Services, but mental health is her passion. With empathy and a strengths-based approach, Jackie meets clients where they are in a safe and empowering environment to address challenges, thoughts, behaviors, and goals.

Jackie received her Master of Social Work from Walla Walla College. She utilizes techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, systems theory, and art and play therapies.

Jackie tries to understand where her clients come from regarding their challenges and mental health struggles. She offers a listening ear to help develop effective coping strategies and long-lasting positive changes. Jackie loves her job and is excited about the opportunity to help you!

"Whether you are looking for supportive guidance while navigating a challenging situation or as you turn toward a new direction in life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals."

Dr. Susan Barrett is a Licensed Psychologist with 20 years of experience in mental health care. Her passion is to empower others with the skills and know-how to achieve life-long change. Dr. Barrett specializes in treating anxious conditions such as panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, specific phobias, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, adult autism spectrum disorder, and depressive conditions. Dr. Barrett completed her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology at the University of North Texas and her Doctorate of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from Ryokan College.

Dr. Barrett also completed the rigorous training and supervision required to become a diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. She takes a collaborative approach to therapy that incorporates the client's self-knowledge, past experiences, and preferences with her own expertise to determine the best plan for treatment.

Dr. Barrett's intent is to create an environment in which you feel supported, understood, and valued. Together, you will work side-by-side throughout the therapeutic process of making sense of your problems, and then developing and applying workable solutions so that you can resolve your symptoms and achieve your goals.