Teri Entler
MA, LMHCFocus areas
- Codependency
- Marital issues
- Narcissistic abuse recovery
- Divorce recovery
- Parental Alienation
- Reunification Therapy
- Childhood trauma
- Anxiety
- Faith & spirituality
Marriage & Family
Therapy & Counseling in Washington
Compassionate, evidence-based counseling to help you heal, grow, and move forward.
Your care team
Meet the therapists who specialize in marriage & family.
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Arabella Andros
MS, LMFTAFocus areas
- Marital & Premarital
- Neurodivergent Couples
- Relationship Issues
- Life Transitions
- Family Conflict
- Open Relationships
Jenna Meyers
Counseling TeamFocus areas
- Children, teens & families
- Anxiety & depression
- Trauma & LI
- ADHD & Autism
- Premarital & couples
- Life transitions
- Caregiver burnout
Jamie Quinlan
MA, LMHCAFocus areas
- Kids · Youth · Teens
- Family counseling
- Trauma & Abuse
- Divorce & Childhood Trauma
- Christian perspective
- Postpartum & Birth Trauma
- ADHD · Depression · Anxiety
Alexis Ryan
Counseling TeamFocus areas
- LGBTQ+
- Women's Issues
- Neurodivergent support
- Relationship struggles
- Childhood trauma
- Life Transitions
- Career burnout
- Anxiety & Depression
Understanding it
What is marriage and family counseling?
Marriage and family counseling helps couples and families improve communication, resolve conflict, and rebuild connection. Rather than focusing only on individuals, it looks at the relationships and patterns between people - because we heal and grow in the context of our most important bonds.
Families and couples seek support for many reasons: recurring arguments, communication breakdowns, parenting disagreements, life transitions, trust ruptures, or simply feeling distant. Left unaddressed, these strains can erode intimacy and create lasting tension. Counseling provides a structured, neutral space where every voice is heard, underlying patterns are understood, and relationships can move from gridlock toward understanding, repair, and renewed closeness.
Signs to notice
You may benefit from therapy if…
- Recurring arguments that never get resolved
- Communication breakdowns or feeling unheard
- Growing distance, resentment, or loss of intimacy
- Parenting disagreements or family conflict
- Difficulty navigating a major life transition
- Trust ruptures or recovering after betrayal
- Blended-family or in-law tensions
- Wanting to strengthen an already good relationship
Evidence-based care
How therapy can help you heal.
We tailor proven, research-backed modalities to your nervous system, your goals, and your story.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Identify and gently reshape the thought patterns that fuel distress, building practical tools you can use between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Develop emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness skills to navigate overwhelming feelings with steadiness.
Lifespan Integration (LI)
A gentle, body-based modality that helps your nervous system reorganize painful memory along your timeline - without re-traumatization.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Every session prioritizes safety, choice, and pacing, honoring how past experiences shape the brain, body, and relationships.
Solution-Focused Therapy
Build on your existing strengths and create clear, attainable steps toward the life and relationships you want.
Attachment-Based Therapy
Heal relational wounds by understanding early attachment patterns and learning to experience secure, trusting connection.
Our philosophy
Whole-person healing, your way.
At Healing & Restoration Counseling, care is faith-friendly yet never judgmental - honoring your beliefs, identity, and pace as we walk alongside you.
Compassion
You are met with warmth and zero judgment, exactly where you are today.
Acceptance
Your story, faith, identity, and pace are fully honored throughout your care.
Safety
We move at the speed of your nervous system, building trust before depth.
Authenticity
Real, human therapists who help you reconnect with your truest self.
Mind-Body-Spirit
Whole-person healing that integrates emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.
Personalized Plans
No two journeys are alike - your treatment plan is built around you.
Why choose us
Why Washington trusts Healing & Restoration Counseling.
Licensed, experienced Washington therapists
Telehealth available across all of Washington State
Trauma-informed, nervous-system-aware care
Holistic, mind-body-spirit healing approach
Free 30-minute consultation to find your fit
Evidence-based, research-backed methods
Individualized treatment plans for every client
Confidential, HIPAA-compliant services
We proudly serve clients across Washington State - including Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, Tacoma, Spokane, Vancouver, and our home community of Mill Creek - with secure online therapy that brings expert care wherever you are.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions.
- How is marriage and family counseling different from individual therapy?
- It focuses on relationships and patterns between people rather than one person alone. The 'client' is the relationship itself, and every member's voice is valued.
- Do both partners need to attend?
- Ideally, yes, for couples work — but meaningful progress is still possible if one partner starts. We'll help you find the right approach for your situation.
- What issues can family counseling help with?
- Communication, conflict, parenting, blended-family dynamics, life transitions, grief, trust repair, and reconnecting after distance — among many others.
- Will the therapist take sides?
- No. We remain neutral and create a balanced space where everyone is heard. Our goal is understanding and repair, not blame.
- Can counseling help even if things feel really stuck?
- Yes. Many couples and families move from gridlock to understanding with structured support. Reaching out is often the turning point toward real change.
- Do you offer marriage and family counseling online across Washington?
- Yes. We provide secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth marriage and family counseling to clients throughout Washington State — including Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, Tacoma, Spokane, and Vancouver — so expert care reaches you wherever you live.
- Do you offer a free consultation?
- Yes. Every new client is invited to a free 30-minute consultation. It's a no-pressure way to ask questions, share what you're navigating, and make sure your therapist feels like the right fit before you begin.
- Is therapy confidential?
- Absolutely. All sessions are private and HIPAA-compliant. What you share stays between you and your therapist, with only the narrow legal exceptions required to keep you and others safe.
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Begin your healing
You don't have to navigate this alone.
Healing is possible - and you deserve a compassionate guide for the journey. Reach out today and let us match you with a licensed Washington therapist who truly fits.