Welcome to Release Counseling!
Specialties
Trauma
I provide trauma-informed therapy in Vancouver, WA to help individuals heal, regain trust in themselves, and feel safe in their bodies and relationships again. Often, symptoms of trauma can include anxiety, depression, and/or increased use of substances.
Addiction
I provide addiction and recovery counseling for individuals struggling with substance use and/or alcohol addictions. Whether you’re newly sober, in long-term recovery, or navigating relapse, I offer therapy that meets you where you are at. I work with adults seeking lasting recovery and a better relationship with themselves.
Family/Friends of addicts/alcoholics
I offer specialized therapy for family members and friends of individuals struggling with addiction or in recovery. Whether you're navigating codependency, emotional burnout, or simply want to support a loved one without losing yourself, I’m here to help.
Do you ever feel like you are a shell of a person?
…Like you are empty inside or trying to fill a void?
…Like you don’t even know who YOU are?
I may be able to help you with that…
I’m Michela, a compassionate therapist dedicated to guiding you on your journey toward recovery and emotional well-being by helping you connect with a core sense of Self.
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Addictions Counselor, I help clients feel grounded, safe, and whole by reconnecting with their core sense of Self. Drawing from Polyvagal Theory, EMDR, and Dance/Movement Therapy, I guide clients to understand their nervous system, release negative core beliefs, and embody a deeper sense of self-awareness and strength. Even when we can't control the outside world, we can learn to feel secure within ourselves.
Whether you are dealing with the lasting effects of trauma, addiction, or mental health issues, I am here to support you with a safe, non-judgmental space where you can find relief from negative symptoms, rebuild a core sense of self, and begin to live the fulfilling life you deserve.
Michela Farnsworth, LICSW, SUDP, R-DMT
Ready to feel more grounded, resilient, and connected to your Self?
Schedule a free consultation today to explore how we can work together to support your healing and growth.
More About Me:
In addition to being a therapist, I am also a cat mom of 3, a dancer, international traveler, and an orange belt in Krav Maga. Embodiment is not only integrated into my therapeutic approach, but also my approach to life. My experiences taking dance and Krav Maga classes allows me to practice finding safety, security, and trust in my own body and Self; and Krav allows me to practice applying the Polyvagal lens in seeking safety and connection. Traveling challenges my comfort zone and allows me to integrate and experience other cultures (food, dance, language, clothing, etc.) And no matter where I am or where I go, I will always look for ways to gravitate toward animals (from wild animals to other people's dogs walking down the street).
In the world of self-help and/or clinical development, there are just TOO many books out there to read! How do you decide which ones are going to be worth your time? Let me help you with that!
Check out my weekly book review blog, Therapeutic Reflections, where I review clinical and non-clinical books from the lens of a therapist.
Therapeutic Reflections
A weekly book review of clinical (and some non-clinical) book from the lens of a therapist.
In the world of self-help and/or clinical development, there are just TOO many books out there to read! How do you decide which ones are going to be worth your time? Let me help you with that!
