Washougal, WA Local Support & Community Resources

Michelle Broweleit, MA, LMHC, is a compassionate and skilled counselor dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. With a breadth of experience, she works with diverse age groups, from preteens and children to teens, adults, and even elders, addressing key issues such as marital and premarital conflicts, trauma, PTSD, and the exploration of spirituality. Michelle employs an eclectic approach to therapy, utilizing methods like EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to tailor her sessions to the unique needs of her clients. Whether working with couples, individuals, or families, Michelle’s warm and genuine demeanor cultivates a safe environment for healing and growth. Her integration of Christian Counseling adds a spiritual dimension to her practice, making her a sought-after therapist for those seeking comprehensive support in their personal journey.

Dr. Thomas Burroughs, a dedicated psychologist with a PhD, understands that life often presents unforeseen and challenging problems. He believes that therapy is an effective avenue for individuals to explore and collaboratively navigate their path toward resolution and recovery. Dr. Burroughs works with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, chronic pain, sleep issues, and obesity, instilling hope that recovery is within reach and encouraging a life aligned with personal values. His therapeutic approach is active, centered around the expectations and goals of each client, utilizing evidence-based treatments designed to achieve desired outcomes. Specializing in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, he combines expertise with a warm, collaborative style to establish value-driven goals. Dr. Burroughs is proficient in therapies for chronic pain, adjustment to illness, insomnia, weight loss, as well as mood, anxiety, and trauma. Typically, treatment spans just a few months, although some clients find longer-term support beneficial. He is committed to discussing how therapy can foster progress and balance in both physical and emotional well-being, valuing the opportunity to help clients on their journey toward recovery.

Laura Calabrese, LCSW, is a compassionate and dedicated clinical social worker and therapist with over 12 years of clinical experience. She understands that many individuals grapple with grief, stemming not only from the loss of a loved one but also from life transitions and crises. Her clients often find themselves struggling with anxiety, depression, and low self-worth, but with Laura’s guidance, they learn to set intentions for their future selves and identify meaningful goals in therapy. Laura encourages her clients to cultivate self-curiosity, process their experiences, challenge unhelpful narratives, establish healthy boundaries, and develop compassion for themselves and others. She believes in helping clients live authentically, aligned with their core values, so they can truly thrive. Additionally, Laura is a Certified Grief Counselor trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, and Healing Arts, including the use of creative expression to process experiences. She offers individual and family counseling, grief support groups, and enriching art journaling workshops. Laura views grief as a lifelong practice that emerges not just in moments of loss, but throughout various stages of life—as one navigates job changes, dreams that fade, divorces, or shifts in identity. It is her honor to create a safe space and be a compassionate companion for those journeying through the messy middle—the challenging space between what was and what is to come.