Bainbridge Island, WA Local Support & Community Resources

Crissy Anderson is a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, who understands the critical importance of connection to well-being. She believes that feeling seen, understood, and valued is essential for everyone. In her practice, Crissy creates a nurturing environment that fosters these connections, allowing her clients to engage in individualized therapy tailored to their unique problems and goals. She specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families, focusing particularly on eating disorders, emotional dysregulation, and relationship issues. With training in various Mindfulness-Based therapies and family-based treatment for adolescents facing eating disorders, Crissy is well-equipped to support her clients through their challenges. Her approach is holistic and integrative, utilizing techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), among others. Crissy is committed to helping her clients navigate their journeys toward healing and fulfillment.

Bethany Anderson, a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist with an MS and LMFT credential, brings a wealth of experience to her practice. With an educational foundation from Seattle Pacific University, where she graduated in 2007, she is deeply interested in the significance clients derive from their life experiences and how these perceptions shape their identities, relationships, and futures. Bethany adopts a compassionate approach to therapy, viewing challenges as distinct from the individual, which helps to alleviate feelings of guilt and shame and fosters a collaborative therapeutic environment. Her training in family systems theory enriches her understanding of individuals within the contexts of their relationships, environments, and cultures. Bethany passionately guides clients through desired changes and embraces the opportunity to work with a diverse clientele, including children, teens, adults, couples, and families, particularly through life's transitions. Specialized areas include couples therapy, family communication, addressing depression and anxiety, identity exploration, cultural adjustments, chronic illness, and challenges of new parenting. With a commitment to aligning therapeutic work with clients' values, hopes, and dreams, Bethany seeks to craft a rich understanding of the obstacles clients face and their preferred ways of functioning.

Elizabeth Anne Rightor is a compassionate Counselor with an extensive background in various therapy modalities. With credentials including a MA, MEd, MHCA, and CRM, she skillfully supports teenagers, adults, and elders facing challenges such as anxiety, relationship issues, and chronic illness. Elizabeth utilizes a multidisciplinary approach that integrates Expressive Arts, Trauma Focused methodologies, and Mindfulness-Based techniques. Her expertise spans across diverse therapeutic styles, including Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy, allowing her to tailor her practice to meet the unique needs of individuals, couples, and families. Her commitment to culturally sensitive and strength-based practices fosters an environment of respect and empowerment, inspiring clients to explore their potential for healing and personal growth.