Counselors
At Ally, we feature a team of ministry-minded, clinically trained, and highly experienced counselors with various specialties to come alongside you as you work towards your goals.
Dr. Jeremiah L. Peck has an extensive background in professional counseling and Christian church ministry. He has been involved in pastoral ministry since 2005, mental health since 2010, and is a leader in the field of counseling as a educator, author, researcher, and national and international speaker.
Dr. Peck specializes in counseling individuals and couples, providing clinical supervision, and is a sought after presenter and consultant for professional trainings and Christian church ministry.
Locations served: in-person in Kelso and Vancouver, and online throughout WA and OR
Preston Brennan, MA, LMHC
Preston comes to the Northwest by way of North Carolina, where he got his start in the mental health field working at a wilderness therapy center. Working with clients in this setting gave him an appreciation for the deep well of internal resources we all have, and how powerful an accepting, empathetic, and genuine presence can be on the path to growth and healing. Preston uses several approaches to help clients reprocess and reintegrate traumatic experiences in order to help them feel more a part of their own process of being a person.
Locations served: in-person in Vancouver and online throughout WA
Rachelle (Ray) Tau-Stewart, MA, LMHCA
Ray has worked with youth for the past six years in various settings. She has a passion for helping individuals, children and teens overcome life challenges and achieve a healthy mindset and lifestyle. Through empathy, understanding and embodying the fruits of the spirit she aims to provide a safe space clients feel they can be vulnerable to express themselves. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy to focus on helping adjust negative and unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that might be hindering progress and going forward in life.
Locations served: in-person in Vancouver and online throughout WA
alexis Schofield, MA, LMHCA
Alexis brings over 15 years working with children, teens, and adults both professionally and in ministry settings. She is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where her clients can experience transformative growth and healing. Using a blend of Narrative, Emotion Focused, and Strength Based therapies, she works empathetically and collaboratively to help clients dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, stress, and relational issues. She is passionate about helping clients identify underlying beliefs, unhelpful thought patterns, and narratives that may be impacting their life. Alexis also focuses on helping clients utilize their strengths, gain coping skills, and experience self-acceptance to grow hope for the future. She brings a compassionate, warm, and hopeful presence throughout the counseling process and deeply values developing a strong therapeutic relationship with her clients.
Locations served: in-person in Vancouver and online throughout WA and OR
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STephanie cahill, ma, lmhc
Stephanie has been a professional counselor since 2015. She is passionate about working collaboratively with clients to help them uncover truths about themselves and find healing and wholeness. Stephanie specializes in helping individual adults dealing with issues involving codependency, pregnancy (prenatal & postpartum), domestic violence, and parenting. She often uses narrative, internal family systems, and strength-based approaches and loves allowing space for humor in the counseling room.
Locations served: in-person in Vancouver and online throughout WA
We carry our stories with us from childhood into adulthood, impacting each new situation where it influences our thinking, behaviors, and choices. The less we know about our stories, the more influence they hold over us subconsciously. I use Story-Informed Trauma Therapy (SITT) to guide you carefully through your own story so that you can discover the meaning you've brought from those events. Whatever challenge or crisis you are facing, I believe that good comes from processing the true impact of injuries you've sustained, so that you can live a healthy and hope-filled life. I am honored to journey with you to whatever goals you'd like to achieve. So, reach out, and let's connect for a good talk!
Locations served: in-person in Vancouver and online throughout WA
Lauren enjoys working with teens (15+) and adults, and specializes in trauma and anxiety. Lauren is certified in EMDR, and enjoys working with people as they become "unstuck" from their past and move into wellness and thriving in the present. She works best with folks who are curious and motivated. She also has experience helping people develop healthier relationships, through boundary setting and improving communication. In sessions she often uses metaphor, art, collaboration, and mindfulness. She also has training with ACT and DBT. Lauren feels tremendously honored to be able to sit with other people as they share their stories.
Locations served: in-person in Vancouver and online throughout WA
Ashley Larkin, MA, LMHCA
Ashley brings more than 25 years of experience in social work, ministry, and pastoral care to counseling. She is passionate about providing individual adults, adolescents, couples, and families with the healing space to explore their stories and claim a deeper sense of belonging and self-worth. Ashley brings warmth and authenticity to her work with clients facing challenges like
anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relational struggles, and life stage adjustments. Utilizing emotionally-focused and strengths-based therapies, Ashley collaborates with clients to help them develop better self-regulation skills and more meaningful connections with others to build hope and lives of flourishing.
Locations served: in-person in Vancouver and online throughout WA or OR
Sophia Claudson, MA, LMHCA
Sophia enjoys working with individuals and couples who long for greater connection—with themselves and the people they love. She believes meaningful change begins with understanding the emotions and experiences that shape the way we relate to ourselves and others. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy and an attachment-based approach, she helps clients identify the emotional and relational patterns that keep them feeling stuck, build emotional security, and experience deeper connection. Sophia is committed to creating a space where clients feel genuinely known, supported, and safe enough to explore the parts of themselves that have felt difficult to understand.
Locations served: In-person in Vancouver and online throughout WA and OR
Sofie Sklyarov, MA, LMHCA
Sofie is a student at Western Seminary pursuing her master's in counseling. She has extensive experience working with teens within the role of a guidance counselor and discipleship leader. Her approach to therapy incorporates a Christian worldview with a cognitive behavioral theoretical orientation (exploring one’s thoughts and beliefs). She views counseling as a collaborative effort to help clients recognize strengths, identify needs, understand conflicts, discover new options, set personal development goals, and make informed choices. She works to create a counseling space where clients can come and have someone listen to them and sit with them in the experiences and emotions they are going through; a space to look at the past, present, and future in order to process and create goals.
Locations served: In-person in Vancouver and online throughout WA
Click here for Sofie's profile on Psychology Today
Ages 8+
LauraLea Franklin, MA, LMHCA
Lauralea has over two decades of experience working with women in vocational ministry, education and medical arenas, who are seeking healing and wholeness. Passionate about connective community, she seeks to incorporate each client's strengths, network of support, and goals to welcome you in a way that you know you are valued. Lauralea is honored to walk alongside each person in exploring the past, present, and future on a journey toward renewal and growth.
Locations served: In-person in Vancouver and online throughout WA and OR
Courtney Miller
Courtney is a graduate student, pursuing a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Mental Health from George Fox University, located in Newberg, Oregon. She has dreamed of becoming a counselor since she was in high school, with a strong desire to better understand herself and how she can help others find understanding and freedom in their own lives. The most important things in her life is her faith in Jesus, marriage, family, and health, and her passionate calling in life (counseling!). In her free time, you can find her cooking up a storm, listening to a nutrition podcast, hiking with her husband, spending time with family, and spending time in the Bible while sipping coffee.
Locations served: in-person in Vancouver and online throughout WA and OR
Kristen Shockley
Kristen is in the process of pursuing a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at Western Seminary. In a session together, you can expect a safe, honest, and welcoming space. She is devoted to collaborating with you towards healing and helping you do the hard and rewarding work that entering therapy can be. She focuses on helping individuals navigate issues like self-esteem, grief, emotional regulation, and improving relationships. She strives to instill hope and offer holistic care.
With a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults, Kristen is dedicated to collaborating with you towards healing. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, music, and spending time with her husband, family, and friends. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the Multnomah University in Bible and Theology Studies and Psychology.
Locations served: in-person in Vancouver and online throughout WA and OR
BECCA McCUISTION
Becca is a student at Regent University pursuing her master's degree in marriage, couples, and family counseling. She has worked in ministry and education with children, youth, and families for over 10 years. She loves teaching and enjoys learning more about child psychology, human growth and development, and how people can feel at their best. Passionate about working alongside couples, individuals, and families with young children, she uses a blend of therapies like Structural Family Therapy and Family Systems Therapy to promote healthy growth, meaningful boundaries, and strong relationships.
Locations served: in-person in Vancouver and online throughout WA and OR
CAROLYN FLETCHER
Carolyn is pursuing a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling at Western Seminary. She hopes to establish a warm, empathetic rapport in your sessions. She is devoted to treating everyone respectfully as children of God. She focuses on helping adults with transition difficulties, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, grief, emotional regulation, and improving relationships. She strives to provide a space for hope and healing. Prior to counseling, Carolyn had a career in sales, teaching, and earned a Bachelors of Science in marketing from Oregon State University. She enjoys spending time with her husband, going for walks, runs, and doing zumba.
Locations served: in-person in Vancouver and online throughout WA and OR
Click here for Carolyn's profile on Psychology Today
Ages 20+
ALEXANDRIA SMITHPETERS
Alexandria is a graduate student pursuing her Master of Arts in Counseling at Western Seminary, and currently holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Washington in Seattle. Alexandria is passionate about working with individuals and couples in any stage of relationship to navigate anxiety, depression, relational dysfunction, and trauma. She strives to create a safe, honest space where couples and individuals can seek growth and explore how their life story and faith impact their wellbeing. Alexandria holds to a Christian worldview and seeks to integrate faith and counseling, while also acknowledging and respecting each individual's unique story and perspective. When Alexandria isn't doing school work and working, she enjoys running, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, playing guitar and singing, and spending time with her husband, family, and friends.
Locations served: in-person in Vancouver and online throughout WA and OR
Click here for Alexandria's profile on Psychology Today
Ages 5+
KATE CONDER
Kate enjoys connecting with people of all ages and cultures, and getting to know their stories. She is passionate about providing a safe and compassionate space where people feel welcome to come as they are. Kate believes that change and healing begin with awareness. She takes a holistic approach to helping clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their experiences, and their behaviors through the integration of a Christian worldview and a Trauma-Informed Cognitive-Behavioral orientation. Kate seeks to empower her clients to achieve their goals by identifying their own strengths and developing their sense of capability and resilience. In her free time, Kate enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and serving in her community and around the world.
Locations served: in-person in Vancouver and online throughout WA and OR
EVELYN WHIPPS
Bio coming soon!
Locations served: in-person in Vancouver and online throughout WA and OR
MIKAYLA HOLMES
When you contact Ally, you will likely be greeted by Mikayla, our compassionate and professional Administrator. Mikayla specializes in client relations and connecting you to one of the many counselors here at Ally. If you have questions about counseling, or you are not sure which counselor is might be the right fit for your goals, Mikayla is gifted in helping you make the right connections.