Business Details
39 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychotherapist in Vancouver, WA
Sharon Winkler is a highly trained psychotherapist with over 35 years of experience dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families achieve lasting personal growth and resolve complex challenges. Specializing in addiction recovery, anxiety, depression, trauma, and couple/family therapy, Sharon combines advanced clinical training from institutions like Columbia University and the Westchester Center for Psychoanalysis with a personalized approach to care. Her practice emphasizes deep therapeutic insight, evidence-based methodologies like EMDR, and a commitment to addressing both immediate concerns and long-term psychological patterns.With a background spanning hospitals, community mental health, and private practice, she offers tailored solutions for clients seeking meaningful change. Her services include in-depth individual therapy, time-limited interventions, and professional clinical supervision, all grounded in ethical practice and continuous professional development. Sharon prioritizes client confidentiality, collaborative goal-setting, and a holistic understanding of mental health to foster sustainable improvements in her clients' lives.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couple Therapy
Family Therapy
Professional Supervision
Addiction Recovery
EMDR Therapy
Trauma Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Management
Clinical Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of experience in treating complex mental health and relationship issues
- Advanced training in couple/family therapy and psychoanalytic approaches
- Specialized EMDR therapy available for trauma and PTSD treatment
- Proven success with clients requiring both short-term and long-term therapy
- Active participation with major insurance networks including First Choice Health
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 psychotherapy focusing on self-awareness and behavioral change through bi-weekly sessions. Addresses complex issues like trauma, addiction, and chronic mental health conditions using evidence-based techniques. Combines psychodynamic approaches with practical strategies for lasting personal growth and symptom relief.
Couple Therapy
Specialized treatment for relationship challenges including communication issues, conflict resolution, and post-divorce adjustments. Utilizes family systems theory and attachment-based approaches to improve relational dynamics. Sessions typically combine joint meetings with individual partner discussions to address underlying patterns.
Family Therapy
Comprehensive approach to resolving family conflicts and improving communication patterns. Addresses intergenerational dynamics, stepfamily integration, and behavioral issues in children/adolescents. Combines structural family therapy with psychoeducational components to create sustainable systemic changes.
Professional Supervision
Expert guidance for mental health professionals seeking skill development and case consultation. Focuses on countertransference management, vicarious trauma prevention, and evidence-based practice integration. Designed for therapists at all career stages seeking professional growth.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy for trauma and PTSD. Helps clients reprocess traumatic memories to reduce emotional distress. Integrated with traditional psychotherapy approaches for comprehensive trauma recovery and symptom management.
People
Sharon Winkler
Licensed Psychotherapist
Sharon Winkler, LICSW, MAC, has 35+ years of experience providing psychotherapy for complex mental health issues. Trained at Columbia University and the Westchester Center for Psychoanalysis, she specializes in couple/family therapy and trauma treatment. She maintains active clinical memberships with professional organizations and offers both client services and professional supervision.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I provide individual, couple, family therapy, and professional clinical supervision with specialized training in EMDR, trauma treatment, and addiction recovery.
How qualified are you as a therapist?
I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) certification and 35+ years of experience in private practice and clinical settings.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, I participate with First Choice Health Network and Samaritan. Contact me for verification if your provider uses these networks.
What makes your approach different?
My practice combines advanced training from Columbia University and the Westchester Center for Psychoanalysis with 35+ years of clinical experience treating complex mental health issues.
How long does therapy typically last?
Duration varies: time-limited therapy addresses specific issues in weeks, while in-depth therapy for complex concerns typically lasts months or years with bi-weekly sessions.
Is therapy confidential?
All sessions maintain strict confidentiality except in cases of imminent danger, child/elder abuse, or court orders as required by law.
