Bright Future Counseling

Valinda Harlan LMHC LPC

Sexual Issues

Couples: Communication

Intimacy, Infidelity, Conflict Repair

Individuals: Depression & Anxiety

LGBTQIA+

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24 hours on weekdays.

HEAL from the past

CHANGE in the present

HOPE for the future

I believe people can heal from their past, change for the better, and find hope to move forward to a bright future.

I believe it because I see it happening in my clients.

If you are experiencing relationship, communication, or trust issues, if conflict, infidelity, or sexual issues are interfering with emotional intimacy or sexual satisfaction, if you are suffering from anxiety, depression, or feel stuck,
I can help!

I strive to create a safe nonjudgmental space for all types of couples and individuals. My casual style of doing therapy is supportive and effective.

I have specialized training, experience, and success in treating:

Individuals

Anxiety-stress, worry, unwanted thoughts, over thinking
Depression-grief, feeling stuck, low energy, generalized or excessive sadness
Sexual Abuse Recovery
Sexual Dysfunctions (E.D., low sex drive)
Maternal Mental Health
Religious Abuse
LGBTQUA+ Gender-nonconforming, transitioning

Traditional & nontraditional couples

Relationship Repair
Infidelity, Trust Issues
Sexual Satisfaction
Communication, Conflict
Emotional Intimacy
Divorce
Parenting Concerns

You can trust that you will be getting quality professional treatment; I meet the highest professional standards of a National Board Certified Counselor. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) in the state of Washington and a Professional Licensed Counselor (PLC) in Oregon.

Over the past 20 years I have had the honor of helping people heal, change, and find hope.

Credentials & Training

Master in Psychology & Professional Counseling
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Washington
Member American Psychological Association
Professional Licensed Counselor (PLC) Oregon
Certified Pre-marriage and Marriage Counselor Prepare-Enrich
Gottman Institute of Marriage
Emotionally Focused Couples Counseling
Certified Parenting Coach
Sexual wellness/sex therapy
Gender issues and LGBTQIA+
Member WPATH, ALGBTIC
National Board Certified Counselor

I use only proven best practices, effective tools and techniques. I work with clients to create a custom plan based on their unique personality, values, needs, and goals, My eclectic approach is empathic and supportive, practical and successful.

Depending on the client's personality, needs and goals, I may use a combination of:

CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy)
REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy)
Narrative Therapy
Gestalt Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Mindfulness
Spirituality (at the request of the client).
Emotionally Focused Couples Counseling
Gottman Institute of Marriage Methods