Children & Family
Heidi
(Any pronouns)
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate based in Tri-Cities. My MFT training means that I bring a systemic lens and approach regardless of what modality is being used. My training is focused on couples, families, and other groups, but I enjoy working with individuals as well. My work will always look at the systems we exist and work within to gain greater understanding of our issues and opportunities. My goal is to create an accepting environment without judgment for clients to work on growth and goals relevant to what brings them to see me. This is done with a nurturing attitude, humor, and care. I am interested in including games or other nerdy activities into treatment where appropriate and desired by clients.
Lived Experience: white, queer, ace/aro, non-monogamous, neurodivergent, anxiety, depression, gender expansive, secular Buddhist, TTRPG nerd, loss of sibling to addiction
Modalities: Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Feminist Theory, Intersectional Theory, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Focus: LGBTQIA2+, sexual intimacy issues and exploration, neurodivergent folks, gender and sexuality exploration, nonmonogamy, depression, self-worth, ages 13+
Insurances: Aetna, Premera, BCBS, Lifewise, Heritage, Regence, Kaiser
Cash Pay: $120-150
Paola
(She/Her)
I pride myself on being committed to helping individuals learn to achieve the best version of themselves. My work focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals.
My past experience includes working with children, adolescents, and families. This has included being a support to individuals and families who are navigating various challenges in life.
I attended Walla Walla University where I graduated with my MSW. I also attended Heritage University where I obtained BSW. I enjoy spending time with my family and dogs in my free time.
Lived experience: Cisgendered woman, queer, neurodivergent, anxiety, depression.
Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-informed, Solution-Focused Therapy.
Focus: Children/adolescents/young adults, neurodivergent individuals, trauma.
Insurance: Aetna, Premera, BCBS, Lifewise, Heritage, Regence, Kaiser.
Cash Pay: $120-150
Shayla
(She/Her)
My name is Shayla Rowlette and I am a therapist based out of Walla Walla, Washington. Being born and raised in the valley, I am familiar with the resources, and the needs, of my community and have a true passion to serve and meet these needs the best I can. I have a variety of social work experience including both inpatient/outpatient settings, crisis response team, case management, legal advocation, children’s services, and family preservation. My theoretical orientation is eclectic depending on my clients’ specific needs. My treatment is non-judgmental and client-focused to create a safe space in which the individual can heal, and grow, in areas they believe are rendering them from reaching their full potential.
Lived experience: Woman, multicultural experience, anxiety, depression, trauma, and supporting friends/family members through crisis.
Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Family Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Art Therapy and Play Therapy
Focus: Anxiety, depression, children/adolescents/adults, stress, trauma, family therapy, foster care, reunification counseling
Insurances: BCBS, Premera, Regence, Lifewise, Heritage, Kaiser, and Aetna.
Cash Pay: $150-200
Xyla
(She/Her)
Welcome! I’m so glad you are here. My practice focuses on viewing the whole person, including their childhood, relationships, environment, mental and physical health. In our therapy sessions, you may see me referencing attachment theories and person-in-environment theory. I don’t rely on one specific modality to guide therapy. I use a combination of skills I’ve acquired from several modalities. Therapy is individualized for each person, and I think of our sessions as a team effort. We can work together to adjust therapy for you.
In a previous job, I led the development of a training on neurodiversity. I’m also well-versed in several chronic illnesses and pain conditions through hospital social work and lived experience.
My fellow zebras may be familiar with the saying coined by Theodore Woodward, “When you hear hoofbeats, think of horses, not zebras,” which is commonly taught to doctors. This saying often results in individuals feeling invalidated and questioning their symptoms. My hope is that my practice can be a safe space for zebras or anyone that is seeking out someone who will listen and validate their experience. My sessions are a safe space for sex workers, women identifying individuals, those in polyamorous relationships, BIPOC, and all others.
Lived experience: Woman, white, cisgender, chronic illnesses, chronic pain, queer, dancer, trauma, depression, anxiety.
Modalities: Solution-Focused, Person-Centered, Strengths-Based, Mindfulness Therapy, Person-in-Environment, Attachment Theories, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Lifespan Development
Focus: Ages 13+, chronic illness, chronic pain, LGBTQIA2+, neurodiversity, life stressors and transitions, anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, and attachment issues.
Insurance: Aetna, Premera, BCBS, Lifewise, Heritage, Regence, Kaiser
Cash pay: $120-150