Narrative 

Wellness PNW Counseling (she/they)

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

Tori Morrison (she/they)

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

M.A., Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

Lisa Gascho (she/her)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LCSW

Robin Carlisle (She/her)

Professional Counselor

To make meaning is human. Like monkeys are the funny ones and birds are the flyers, we are the storyteller. The stories you tell about yourself and others, about the world around you, create the narrative of your life. So what then if some aspect of your life is not working? You tell a different story. I will help you. And whats better? You will come to believe it!

Caitlin Beckwith-Ferguson (she/her)

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

I often hear clients tell me, "I should be doing this." I ask, "Where did you learn that?" Together, we will examine the socio-cultural narratives that have impacted the way that you perceive yourself and your relationships. We will consider what narratives fit and what do not fit. We will explore the story that you are currently living out, leading you to a deeper understanding of yourself. We will work to re-story your narrative so that you feel empowered in your own life.

Quinn Rivenburgh (they/them)

Art Therapist

MAAT, ATR-BC, LAT, LPCC

Narrative Therapy is a respectful, shame-reducing approach that considers you as the expert in your own life. It's my job to share tools to help you make sense of it. We will work collaboratively to determine your goals, mapping out the 'road' of therapy together, and working alongside one another to strategize any 'roadblocks' that are in your way. ▵ In the words of Victor Frankl, "an abnormal reaction to an abnormal situation is normal behavior." You're not broken--you've survived so much.

Ajay Dheer (He/They)

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy

Of all the orientations I have studied, narrative therapy has always resonated. Throughout my education, I have centered narrative techniques in my academic and applied work. In practice, I draw on narrative therapy to separate my clients from their problems in hopes of reducing feelings of guilt and shame.

Midori Ferris Wayne (she/her)

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

MA

Ray Nelson (He/Him)

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC, CCMHC

Mitch Bacon, MA, LMFT

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

I value and honor the story each person has to tell. When individuals, families, and communities collaborate to begin writing the story they want to exist in, changes occur. Through narrative therapy, I assist clients in exploring how problems get stuck in the language we use to communicate to ourselves and others, while helping you to start telling a story that serves as a catalyst for change.

Amanda Holden, LPC, CADC-I (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC

I firmly believe that although you may need support or guidance to reach your therapeutic goals, you are the expert on your own life and you are not your problems. Since my extensive research into Narrative Therapy during my graduate studies, I have utilized this form of psychotherapy to help clients re-author their own lives.

Caitlin "Caity" Lynch (She/Her)

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

MS, NCC

All of our lives are full of stories we live, stories we tell ourselves, and stories we take in from the families, cultures, and larger political and social systems we inhabit. A narrative approach helps you to make seen the unseen, to examine power dynamics in relationships, to honor historical experiences and bring a new lens to heal, bring hope, and create a new story for your future.

Michaela Christopher (she/her)

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

M.A. Marriage, Couple, & Family Therapy

Kelle DeBruin (she/her)

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

LMFT, Supervisor

Society offers us a narrative of how life 'should be' or 'is supposed to be' according to the details of who we are and the life experiences that we have had along the way. Narrative Therapy approaches those spoken and unspoken stories of who we are supposed to be and allows for further understanding of the narrative and how we desire to construct our narrative moving forward.

Lisette Heidtke (She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Professional Counselor

MA, LPC

Haley Jones (they/them)

Licensed Professional Counselor

MS, LPC

Narrative therapy involves exploring the impacts of the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves, the world, and other people. Humans are meaning makers and the stories we tell ourselves impact the way think, feel, and show up in the world.

Heather Simpson (she/her)

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

MA MFT Associate

Taylor Kravitz (She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

MA, LMFT

We all have stories about ourselves, our relationships, and our sexuality. Sometimes these stories keep you stuck in anxiety, shame, guilt and disconnection. Using Narrative Therapy, I help you get to know these stories you have and begin to identify what you really believe and value. Narrative Therapy also involves looking at how your family, past partners, and societal messaging may impact these stories that hold you back.

Danièla Murrieta (they, them)

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

MA, MFT, RYT, RM

Using Narrative Therapy, I help you get to know these stories you have and begin to identify what you really believe and value.

Lauren Stines (she/they)

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

MA MCFT

As natural storytellers, how we write, review, and edit the story of our lives matters. The stories we hold influence our perceptions, sense of self, feelings and actions. In my work as an integrative therapist, I allow the client's emotional process in session give life and imagery to the stories they hold. Therapy sessions give us the opportunity to rewrite the portions of our story that have been lost or skewed by the trauma or developmental stage they were formed within.

Monica Maragos (she/her)

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

MA, MFTA

Krystal Marcinkiewicz

Licensed Professional Counselor

MA, LPC

As clients are the author of their own life, I enjoy utilizing narrative therapy as a way to assist in creating change in thought patterns and separating self from the problem(s). Re-writing the negativity in your story can reflect your strengths and capabilities.

Colette Gordon (they/them)

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC

Kristin Schuchman (she/her)

Professional Counselor

MSW, CSWA

Narrative theory involves taking a close look at the stories we tell ourselves and seeing what we can do to tell a more constructive story. For instance, a woman who has experienced bullying or abuse in a work setting can over time reflect on the experience as an episode in resilience as she considers the solid work she was able to complete despite a toxic culture. Lars and the Real Girl is my favorite example of a movie that portrays narrative theory at its best.

Hannah Green (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

MA, LPC

Narrative therapy sees the power of the stories we believe about our lives, and explores what parts of those stories are true- and what parts need to be re-written.

Natasha Laumei, MA, LPC (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC

Narrative therapy examines the ways we are influenced by the stories we tell about our selves and our lives. When we explore these narratives and our ability to retell our stories in new ways we realize a powerful opportunity for healing. I have found narrative therapy to be an incredibly effective therapeutic tool -- fun, creative, and transformative.

Liz Powell (they/them)

Clinical Psychologist

CA PSY 27871; OR PSY 3068

The stories we have about ourselves and our world often drive the way that we move through our lives. I was lucky enough to receive 2+ years of Narrative Therapy specific training throughout graduate school. I want to help you look at the stories you have about yourself, others, and the world and see how those stories are affecting your life.

Donna Prinzmetal (she/her)

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

As a writer and a therapist, I am interested in stories. We live our lives based on our histories and the stories we have lived as well as the ones we tell ourselves. I sometimes use writing therapy to access and understand the narratives that have informed my clients' lives. If you know and understand your story, you have choices and it is easier to shape a new one.

Jeff Guenther (he/him)

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC

Narrative therapy is my favorite therapeutic orientation. It’s the treatment that I study the most and find very compelling. I often observe the most improvement in clients when I use this type of counseling. Introducing new ways of thinking and believing can be a tricky thing but with the training and passion I have for it I often times see success.

Emma Bridges (she/her)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LCSW

Kelley O'Gorman (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

MFT LPC

I am a believer in hearing yourself tell your story. Many times it has been in our mind for so long, that hearing it out loud it pretty powerful. Sometimes even funny to realize what you've been telling yourself. I am curious about your internal dialog. Is it happy & healthy? What we think becomes how we act & resond.

Jillyan Medina (she/her)

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

MA, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

Isabel McCune (she/her)

Professional Counselor Associate

MA, MPH, NCC

La Saechao (she/her)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LCSW, LICSW

Laura Patiño (she/her)

Professional Counselor Associate

MA, NCC

Laura La Rosa (She/Her)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

MA, MSW, LCSW

I have completed specialized training and practice in narrative based interventions. I empower my clients to explore their personal narrative, dis-empowering old story lines that no longer serve them ultimately encouraging them to craft a new narrative that embodies who they truly are. You are the navigator of your life and together will will identify a sustainable path to well being.

Art Chaklader (He/Him)

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC, NCC

Everyone has a story. Whether you think about your life story, or have not in awhile, it has had huge impact on who you are today. This is why when we feel lost in life, it can be so grounding to reconnect with your life story. This is exactly my aim. We start from the beginning, and tie your narrative to what is happening today. This gives you back your story, and helps you continue it on.

Jenna Washburn (she / her)

Professional Counselor Associate

MA: Mental Health Counseling - Specialization in Addictions

Narrative therapy enriches my counseling techniques by: bringing in elements of larger societal narratives impacting clients; allowing the clients space to tell and oftentimes rewrite their own story; and providing a creative space for metaphor, imagery, and exploration.

Judy Marantz-Herzberg (she/her)

Social Worker

LCSW and LSSW (Licensed School Social Worker)

We learn about ourselves from stories our families, cultures, and societies tell. Some narratives are oppressive, limiting our possibilities and potentials. Others empower us, highlighting successes and strengths. I love helping people uncover incidents that shed light on unique qualities and experiences. Together, we co-author truer narratives that guide us to our potentials.