Newcastle, WA Local Support & Community Resources

Doug Bartholomew is a highly experienced counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over forty-five years of experience in helping individuals and couples navigate their life challenges creatively. He practices a hands-on, progress-oriented approach to therapy, firmly believing that while problems are an inevitable part of life, they can be resolved, leading to personal growth and resilience. Doug views therapy as a collaborative and exciting process between clients and the therapist, specifically designed to facilitate change when solutions seem elusive. He specializes in working with individuals and couples who find themselves at an impasse, as well as partners of individuals exhibiting traits of narcissism and borderline personality disorder, empowering them to reclaim their identities and thrive. Doug is also certified in hypnotherapy and has completed level 3 training in the renowned Gottman Method for addressing relationship issues, further enhancing his effective therapeutic offerings.

Erin Heintzelman, LICSW, PMH-C, is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker specializing in therapy for new parents and individuals navigating their reproductive journeys. She understands the unique struggles of burned-out new parents and those anxiously awaiting fertility treatment results, as well as overwhelmed pregnant individuals. Erin offers support for anyone from those just beginning to conceive to those facing the challenges of toddler meltdowns. With a focus on mindfulness-based and compassion-focused techniques, she helps clients manage intense emotions and the demands of caring for others while prioritizing their own well-being. Erin starts with practical strategies to stabilize feelings before delving into thought and relationship patterns or trauma histories that may contribute to distress. She reassures clients that struggling to embrace the role of a parent does not reflect negatively on their parenting abilities. Everyone needs help at times, and Erin is here to provide that understanding and support during life's most challenging phases.