Business Details
39 Years
experience
Experienced Mental Health Therapist in Vancouver, WA
With over 35 years of dedicated practice, Sharon Winkler provides expert psychotherapy services rooted in extensive academic and professional training. Specializing in addiction recovery, anxiety, depression, and trauma therapy, including EMDR, Sharon combines advanced clinical expertise with compassionate care. Her practice addresses both immediate symptom relief and long-term personal growth through individual, couple, and family therapy. Holding dual credentials as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Master Addiction Counselor, she offers tailored therapeutic approaches informed by decades of experience in hospitals, community mental health, and private practice.Sharon emphasizes collaborative treatment planning, drawing from family systems theories, psychoanalytic frameworks, and attachment-based methodologies to address complex psychological challenges. Her commitment to professional excellence includes ongoing clinical supervision for therapists seeking skill development and case consultation.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couple/Family Therapy
Professional Supervision
Addiction Recovery
Anxiety Treatment
Trauma/PTSD Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of specialized mental health experience
- Our therapist holds dual clinical certifications in social work and addiction counseling
- We provide evidence-based EMDR therapy for trauma treatment
- Our practice combines family systems and psychoanalytic therapeutic approaches
- We maintain ongoing professional development through clinical supervision
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
- Master Addiction Counselor (MAC)
- Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
Services
Individual Therapy
In-depth mental health treatment addressing complex psychological challenges through personalized therapeutic approaches. Specialized in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders using evidence-based techniques. Combines psychodynamic exploration with practical symptom management strategies for lasting personal growth.
Couple Therapy
Specialized treatment for improving intimate relationships through structured therapeutic interventions. Addresses communication patterns, conflict resolution, and emotional connection issues. Utilizes family systems theory and attachment-based approaches to foster healthier relationship dynamics.
Family Therapy
Comprehensive treatment approach addressing family dynamics and intergenerational patterns. Focuses on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening relationships across different family structures. Incorporates genogram analysis and systems theory principles.
Addiction Recovery
Specialized program addressing chemical dependency and addictive behaviors through evidence-based therapeutic modalities. Combines individual and group therapy approaches with relapse prevention strategies. Integrates trauma-informed care for co-occurring mental health conditions.
Professional Supervision
Expert guidance for mental health professionals seeking skill development and case management support. Offers supervision in therapeutic techniques, countertransference management, and complex case consultation. Focuses on enhancing clinical effectiveness through professional growth.
People
Sharon Winkler
Licensed Therapist
35-year experienced psychotherapist with dual credentials in clinical social work and addiction counseling. Specializes in trauma treatment, relationship therapy, and professional supervision. Holds advanced training from Columbia University and New York-based institutes.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I combine family systems theories, psychoanalytic frameworks, and attachment-based approaches tailored to individual client needs.
Do you accept insurance?
I participate with First Choice Health Network and Samaritan insurance plans for mental health services.
What are your therapy session frequencies?
Individual sessions typically occur weekly for time-limited therapy or twice-weekly for in-depth treatment.
Do you offer virtual therapy options?
Yes, I provide both in-person and virtual therapy sessions to accommodate client preferences.
What specialized training do you have?
I completed advanced training at Columbia University, Family Institute of Westchester, and Westchester Center for Psychoanalysis.
How do you handle crisis situations?
While I don't specialize in crisis intervention, I can provide referrals to appropriate emergency resources.
