Business Details
39 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychotherapy Partner in Vancouver, WA
As a licensed psychotherapist with over 35 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families overcome complex mental health challenges. My practice integrates advanced training from Columbia University, the Family Institute of Westchester, and the Westchester Center for Psychoanalysis to address addiction recovery, trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues. I offer both in-depth and time-limited therapy modalities tailored to client needs, with a focus on fostering lasting personal growth and behavioral change.My expertise extends to stepfamily dynamics, adult children of alcoholics, and EMDR therapy for trauma. With a career spanning hospitals, community mental health, and private practice, I provide evidence-based care grounded in psychoanalytic, family systems, and attachment theories. My commitment to professional excellence includes ongoing clinical supervision for therapists seeking skill development and case consultation.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couple Therapy
Family Therapy
Addiction Recovery
Trauma Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Treatment
Professional Supervision
Virtual Visits
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of clinical experience in psychotherapy
- We specialize in treating complex mental health issues
- EMDR therapy available for trauma treatment
- Offer both in-person and virtual therapy sessions
- Participate with major insurance plans including First Choice Health Network
Services
Individual Therapy
In-depth psychotherapy focusing on self-awareness and behavioral change through exploration of motivations, conflicts, and unconscious patterns. Combines psychoanalytic principles with modern techniques to address long-standing issues and promote personal growth. Requires significant client commitment for lasting results.
Couple Therapy
Specialized treatment for improving romantic relationships through systemic analysis of interaction patterns. Addresses communication issues, conflict resolution, and emotional connection using evidence-based approaches including Emotionally Focused Therapy and family systems theory.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma recovery using EMDR therapy and psychoanalytic techniques to process traumatic experiences. Focuses on symptom relief and long-term healing for individuals dealing with PTSD, childhood trauma, and complex trauma responses.
Professional Supervision
Clinical guidance for mental health professionals seeking skill development and case consultation. Integrates multiple therapeutic approaches to enhance clinical effectiveness while addressing countertransference and vicarious trauma management.
Addiction Recovery
Comprehensive treatment for substance use disorders combining cognitive-behavioral techniques with psychodynamic exploration of underlying issues. Addresses co-occurring mental health conditions and supports long-term recovery through personalized treatment plans.
People
Sharon Winkler
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Master Addiction Counselor with 35+ years of experience in psychotherapy. Specializes in trauma, addiction, and family systems therapy. Trained at Columbia University and the Family Institute of Westchester. Provides clinical supervision and consultation services.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We offer individual therapy, couple and family therapy, trauma treatment with EMDR, addiction recovery, and professional clinical supervision.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we participate with First Choice Health Network and Samaritan insurance plans. Contact us for verification of your specific coverage.
Are virtual sessions available?
Yes, we offer both in-person and virtual therapy sessions to accommodate client needs and preferences.
What is your approach to couple therapy?
Our approach combines family systems theory, psychoanalytic principles, and Emotionally Focused Therapy to improve relationship dynamics and communication patterns.
How long does therapy typically last?
Treatment duration varies: time-limited therapy typically lasts several months, while in-depth therapy may continue for years depending on client goals.
