Haley VandenHazel (she/her)

I am passionate about working with young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ocd, stress, relationships, or life changes. I specialize in treating social anxiety. As a therapist, I bring my clinical experience to create engaging and supportive experiences that encourage personal growth and mental well-being.  I aim to create a relationship built on trust where you feel accepted and challenged to grow in new ways.

​Credentials

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington #LH61176683

  • BA in Psychology from The Evergreen State College

  • MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Plymouth State University

  • Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certified by the American Red Cross

Background

In the past five years, my work has focused on treating young adults struggling with anxiety and depression. Prior to establishing my private practice, I gained valuable experience in these roles: Crisis Hotline Volunteer, Residential Counselor for an Anxiety Treatment Center, Integrated Behavioral Therapist at Concord Hospital, Clinical Assistant for a Short-Term Assessment Program for at-risk youth, Community Mental Health Counselor, School-based Clinician, and Intake Therapist for an Eating Disorder Recovery Program.

I also have a strong background in athletics. I grew up in a “sports family” and had the opportunity to play basketball the collegiete level. In early adulthood, I coached a freshman basketball team and spent several summers as a YMCA kids camp counselor.

Theoretical Orientation

I take an integrative approach to therapy. I include elements of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and committment therapy (ACT), exposure and prevention response (ERP), mindfulness, and eco-therapy. I strive to understand each individual's unique worldview, values, and way of making meaning. Clients have described me as warm, insightful, compassionate, and practical.

I take a “client-centered approach” which means I honor your process and prioritize what you would like to discuss. At the same time, I ask questions aimed at deepening your reflections and provide tools/perspectives that I sense will help you. I encourage clients to engage intellectually by recommending books and podcasts. I emphasize goal setting because I believe the real work is what you do when you leave my office. I don’t pretend to have all the answers but instead help clients connect to their inner wisdom and re-establish trust with themselves.

Outside of Work

I identify as a cisgender, straight, woman. I recently moved to Wenatchee from the Seattle area. When I'm not facilitating sessions, I love spending time with my family, partner, and hairless cat Trinks. Singing and playing piano is a big part of my life. INFJ, 3w4, Virgo :) I am an avid outdoorswoman who enjoys hiking, biking, and swimming.