Shanay Wachtel, MSW, LICSW, CMHS

Compassion Blooms Counseling Services, PLLC‍ ‍509-726-6466 shanay@corspokane.com

Areas of Focus: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Emotional Regulation, Parenting Challenges, Relationship Issues

Works With: Adults and Teens (13+)

Insurance: In-network with select insurance plans

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About Shanay:

Chaotic, painful, empty—full, delightful, purposeful. These are just a few of the words that many have used to describe this thing called life. If you feel like the former words describe your life more than the latter, therapy can be a chance to bridge the gap between the two.

I use a compassionate, person-centered approach to help you gain the tools, skills, and knowledge you need to bring more fullness, delight, and purpose into your life while also learning how to navigate the chaos and pain.

I can work alongside you to navigate difficult relationships, cope with past trauma, and learn how to regulate your emotions. I've worked with parents looking for skills to manage big behaviors in their little ones, teens searching for ways to manage the emotional highs and lows of adolescence, and adults seeking improved boundaries with others and greater self-compassion.

At the end of the day, my goal is to help you find the tools and skills you need to live your life in the best way possible.

  • Shanay uses a person-centered approach that combines compassionate validation, psychoeducation, and practical skill-building. She helps clients better understand their emotions, recognize barriers they may be facing, and develop strategies for managing challenges in their everyday lives.

    Her training and certifications include:

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Plus (CBT+)

    • Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA)

    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    Shanay incorporates these approaches to support clients in navigating difficult experiences, strengthening emotional regulation, and developing tools they can use beyond the therapy room.

  • Shanay is currently in-network with:

    • Aetna

    • Asuris

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Cigna / Evernorth

    • First Choice Health

    • Kaiser PPO / Core

    • Lumen

    • Optum

    • Premera

    • Providence Behavioral Health

    • Regence

    • UMR

    • UnitedHealthcare

    Private pay is also accepted.

  • Shanay earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Eastern Washington University in 2019 and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington State. She also holds the Child Mental Health Specialist (CMHS) designation.

    Shanay has been practicing therapy since 2019, working with children, teens, and adults experiencing a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and trauma.

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Shanay provides in-person therapy in Spokane, Washington, and telehealth throughout Washington State.

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