Compassionate Local Care for the Vancouver Community

Conveniently located in the heart of Vancouver, Washington, New Direction Counseling serves Clark County residents with deeply personal, face-to-face support. My practice is situated just five minutes from the I-5 bridge, offering a peaceful, private sanctuary for those in Downtown Vancouver, Arnada, Hough, and surrounding Southwest Washington neighborhoods. Being a local provider means I am committed to the well-being of our specific community, offering a level of regional familiarity and accessibility that large, national tele-health platforms cannot match.

Why Choose New Direction Counseling

• Decades of Clinical Expertise: I earned my MA in Counseling Psychology from Lewis and Clark College in 1998 and have been helping clients navigate trauma and grief for over 25 years.
• A Christ-Centered Foundation: My approach integrates professional clinical methods with biblical counseling principles, providing a holistic framework for spiritual and emotional restoration.
• Privacy and Comfort: My home office features a separate entrance, a private waiting room, and a spacious, beautifully furnished counseling room designed to make you feel secure and at peace.
• Specialized Suicide Bereavement Support: I offer specific, compassionate guidance for suicide survivors, helping you process the unique complexities of this type of loss.

Our Suicide Counseling Services

Counseling for Suicidal Thoughts

If you are experiencing suicidal feelings or persistent thoughts of self-harm, we work together in a non-judgmental environment to stabilize your immediate crisis, identify underlying triggers (such as depression, anxiety, or trauma), and develop a sustainable “New Direction” for your life.

Suicide Bereavement Counseling

Losing someone to suicide brings a unique form of grief often complicated by “what ifs,” guilt, and trauma. I provide specialized suicide bereavement counseling in Vancouver to help survivors:

• Process the “why” and find closure.
• Manage the stigma and isolation often associated with suicide loss.
• Navigate the intense emotions of the grieving process.

Trauma & PTSD Integration

Often, suicidal ideation or bereavement is tied to deep-seated trauma. My clinical approach addresses these root causes, utilizing my extensive background in individual and group therapy to help you reclaim your sense of self.

Who This Service Is For

• Individuals in Crisis: Those struggling with suicidal ideation who are seeking a safe, clinical, and Christ-centered environment to heal.
• Suicide Loss Survivors: Family members and friends seeking bereavement counseling for suicide to process their grief.
• Local Residents: Those in the Vancouver/Portland metro area who prefer a private, in-person clinical setting over remote therapy.

Note: If you or someone you know is in immediate, life-threatening danger, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.