Ingrid is a Nationally Board Certified Counselor located in Spokane, Washington. Ingrid specializes in the treatment of all ages. Ingrid received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Oregon State University in Early Childhood Development and earned her Masters degree in Social Work (with specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling) from Boise State University. Ingrid brings a range of diverse clinical experience as she is a Child Mental Health Specialist and specializes in Trauma and Complex Attachment trauma. She has worked with children, adolescents and adults in varying capacities including K-12 schools, private practice individual psychotherapy as well as psychiatric residential treatment facilities. Ingrid is trained in multiple therapeutic modalities including EMDR (Eye movement desensitization reprocessing) Motivational Interviewing, Trauma- Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and certified Circle of Security Parent Facilitator.
Philosophy - I view counseling as a way to better externalize how things interact with your mind, body and wellbeing. I strongly focus on how Attachment within our family systems imprints on who we are and how we interact with the world around us and the people we love. I try to work within the space in which you are ready and eliminate the power dynamic that sometimes can be present when feeling the need for help. I feel that therapy can be empowering and incredibly clarifying as you navigate your intrinsic motivation and self worth.
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