Mental Health Therapy

Brit Wilson (she/her/hers), MSW, LICSW

• Licensed Therapist
• EMDR Trained Therapist

Being a person is hard sometimes and adding trauma can make it even more complicated.

My goal as a therapist will always be working with you to build a space that helps you move through those complicated things into growth and healing. I graduated with my MSW from Eastern Washington University in 2016, and my introduction to working with YWCA Spokane in 2015 was as an intern for that program. Since then, I have sat in a few different seats while working with survivors. In each of them, I’ve learned that everyone’s path is unique, and that the messy parts are often the most important. I bring a lot of humor, curiosity, compassion, and psychoeducation into my sessions. I like to talk about the “big picture” as well as the little things. I believe that you deserve to be your whole and best self. I know that trauma can make it hard to believe that, so I’ll believe it for you first and be alongside you as you discover it for yourself.

Outside of work, you’re likely to find me filling my coloring books, hanging out with my dogs while watching a movie, doing yoga, or in the kitchen listening to music or podcasts while cooking something delicious. My wife and I love to garden and raise chickens.

Areas of expertise include:

domestic and sexual violence, PTSD, generalized anxiety, depression, working with folks in the LGBTQ+ community, and working with neurodivergent populations.

Caroline Mark (she/her/hers), MSW, LSWAIC

• Associate Therapist - Children and Families
• EMDR Trained Therapist
• EMDR Child Specialist

"It ran in my family until it ran into me."

Young people deserve to know they are intrinsically valued. My specialization lies in supporting kids ages 7-18 as they navigate the complexities of the world, especially after their family has been impacted by domestic violence.

I believe that the best healing can come from play and laughter. When kids are with me, my silliness and gentle demeanor invites them to be themselves, know they are supported, and feel seen as the unique individual they are. Together we will figure out what we want to work on, invite play and humor into the room, and witness how successful we can be at reaching goals. My extensive training in EMDR with children and play therapy supports me with the tools and knowledge necessary to show up for kids as we work together.

I graduated with my Master of Social Work degree from Portland State University in 2023 where I was trained to consider the influence that broad systems such as social institutions, legislation, and our environment have on our everyday lives. This translates directly to the work I’ve done since starting at YWCA Spokane in 2021 which has spanned dating violence prevention, TANF advocacy, and now in my current role as Associate Therapist for children and families.

Domestic violence can interrupt the way survivors want to parent. To support the family unit in their goal to end generational trauma, I provide one-on-one parenting education. I operate with the understanding that parents are the experts on raising their children. I cater to each parent’s individual learning style so that our tailored curriculum honors their needs and supports them in a personally-relevant way. Parents and I explore behaviors, family dynamics, and their child’s strengths to empower them to parent their way while helping the parent understand their own boundaries.

Outside of my time at work, I treasure moments where I can laugh with my loved ones, enjoy the great outdoors, and dote over my perfect cat, Percy.

Areas of expertise include:

Childhood trauma and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder; children, adolescents, teenagers; parents and caregivers; intimate partner domestic violence; healthy relationships and dating violence prevention; humor, art, and playfulness in treatment.

Tiffany Yamase-Patricio (she/her/hers), MSW, LSWAIC

• Legal Advocate Manager
• Associate Therapist

Experiencing life after trauma, especially domestic violence, can often feel like a rollercoaster of emotions. The unpredictable highs and lows can seem confusing and overwhelming to navigate alone.

As a therapist, my goal is to sit alongside you as we begin to understand and process the twists and turns of the trauma you’ve experienced. I recognize how difficult it can be to feel as though you’ve lost your sense of self and hope to help you adapt to your own emotional rollercoaster.

My therapeutic style is client-led, relaxed, and compassionate. I strive to create a space where you can show up as your authentic self and grow in connection with your own thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. I believe that you are the expert in your own experiences and feelings, and I am confident in your strength and passion to rediscover your identity after trauma.

I graduated with my MSW from the University of Denver in 2023 and have been working at YWCA Spokane since 2019. In my primary role as the Legal Advocate Manager, I recognize the additional layers of pain and anxiety that court involvement can bring. As a person of color, I approach therapy with an added lens of cultural humility, acknowledging the unique experiences that different identities hold. My educational and professional journeys have deepened my understanding of how systems and personal identities can create additional barriers to healing and growth.

In my free time, you might find me playing video games with loved ones, playing fetch with my mini-Dachshund, or trying out new recipes in the kitchen!

Areas of expertise include:

Intimate partner domestic violence, dating violence, post-traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety, depression, healthy relationships, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.