Shayla Wittenberg
Professional Counselor Associate
Covering Challenges Related To:
Neurodiverse Individuals (specifically ADHD and Autism), Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Individuals facing various Life Transitions (adolescents and beyond), Women’s Issues, Parenting Support, Religion/Spirituality, Trauma.
Services Offered:
Individual Counseling for Ages 10+
Education & Certification:
Professional Counselor Associate
MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Specialty Training & Experience:*
Certified Child-Centered Play Therapist
About Me:
Hello! I’m Shayla, and I bring a warm, grounded, and unhurried heart to the therapeutic space. I believe deeply that you are the absolute expert on your own life's journey. Because of that, I view my role not as an outside expert who is here to “fix” you, but as someone who has the profound honor to witness and journey alongside you as you grow. When I’m not in the therapy space, you can usually find me embracing life’s simpler joys—whether I'm finding balance on my yoga mat, exploring the open roads of the Pacific Northwest on my Vespa, or spending quality time outdoors with my husband and our three dogs.
Treatment Orientation & Philosophy:
My work across the lifespan is deeply rooted in Person-Centered Counseling, Narrative Theory, Internal Family Systems and certified training in Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT). Whether I am working with children, teens, or adults, I look at every client through a gentle, supportive, and non-directive lens. Guided by Narrative Theory and Internal Family Systems, I hold the firm belief that no matter what your past looks like, you possess the innate capacity to rewrite your own story. For children, I honor play as their natural language and primary medium for processing their world.
I also bring extensive experience working alongside neurodiverse individuals, and I love tailoring the therapeutic environment to be safe, flexible, and deeply respectful of the unique ways each person experiences the world. Whether I am connecting with a child through the natural world of play or collaborating with an adult or parent navigating a complex life transition, my goal is always the same: to create a safe, accepting space where you feel fully seen, respected, and empowered to heal at your very own pace.
Insurance Accepted:
Moda, OHP through Trillium/OpenCard/Pacific Source Community Solutions & Self-Pay
Contact us to verify availability. We are happy to get a benefits estimate for you if you provide your insurance information.
*Specialty Training & Experience includes areas of focus and interest practitioners have obtained additional hours of training and experience in. Any specialties the practitioner has received certification in will appear under Education & Certification.