Bill Frye

Bill Frye, couples and family therapist at Renewed Stories Counseling, with beard and checkered shirt sitting beside a plant in his Spokane therapy office

Bill Frye

LMFT

I specialize in helping couples rebuild connection when communication has broken down. I also have expertise guiding couples through the difficult decision of whether to sustain or end their relationship. Using Gottman Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), I work with challenging issues including sexual addictions, infidelity, and developing effective co-parenting strategies. For individuals, I provide sand tray therapy for children and LifeSpan Integration therapy for those working through past trauma. Trained in Gottman Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), I have extensive experience guiding couples through challenging issues, including sexual addictions and infidelity. I see individuals on a limited basis offering sand tray therapy for children and LifeSpan Integration therapy for those working through past trauma.

Bill's Top Specialties

Marital and Premarital

Blended Family Adjustment

Infidelity

Bill Frye: Helping couples learn to communicate in ways that actually work, rebuild trust, heal after infidelity, and find the closeness you once had.

Are you frustrated and feeling hopeless in your relationships? Do you argue with your partner or child without solving or even understanding what the problem really is?

I work with couples, families, and individuals who are struggling to connect. If you are desperate for communication and trust building, counseling can make a big difference. Whether you are looking for an individual, couples, or family therapist, I can help as you discover new answers to these exhausting frustrations. Let me help you focus your energy on actually solving problems, being understood, and feeling peace in your life.

I am trained in Gottman therapy method and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and I am experienced helping couples through the most difficult issues including sexual addictions and infidelity. I offer sand tray therapy for children and LifeSpan Integration therapy for those working through past trauma.

As a retired military veteran with a wealth of life experience I offer a unique perspective that is helpful for many. My licensed therapy dog, Murray, can join us in session if you like. He loves everyone and would love to meet you!

Qualifications

Education

Whitworth University

Bill's License

LF61200116

Memberships

AAMFT Clinical Fellow

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT)

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Specialized Care for Specific Challenges

Coping Skills

Practical strategies and techniques to help you navigate life's challenges with greater resilience and emotional balance. We provide tools that transform overwhelming situations into manageable ones.

Family Conflict

Persistent disagreements or tension between family members.

First Responders

Specialized support for those on the front lines of emergencies. We understand the unique stressors you face and provide tailored approaches to process traumatic experiences and maintain wellbeing.

Grief and Loss

Emotional response to loss of something or someone significant.

Life Transitions

Significant changes in life circumstances requiring adjustment.

Men's Issues

Concerns disproportionately affecting men or related to male experience.

Parenting Challenges

Difficulties in raising children and maintaining effective parenting practices.

Relationship Issues

Problems affecting interpersonal connections and dynamics.

Self-Esteem Issues

Challenges related to perception of self-worth and self-valuation.

Sex Therapy

Compassionate guidance for individuals and couples experiencing sexual concerns. We create a safe, judgment-free space to address intimacy issues, sexual function, and relationship dynamics.

Spirituality

Exploration of meaning, purpose, and connection in your life journey. We honor your spiritual beliefs and values while helping you integrate them into your healing and personal growth process.

Stress Management

Challenges related to coping with pressure and strain in daily life.

Veterans

Dedicated support for military veterans facing readjustment challenges, trauma, or service-related concerns. We honor your service while helping you navigate civilian life with strength and purpose.

Attachment-based

Attachment-based therapy addresses patterns formed in early relationships that affect current relationships. This approach helps individuals understand how early attachment experiences influence emotional regulation, relationship dynamics, and personal development.

Faith Integrated Counseling

We offer a Faith Integrated therapeutic approach that honors your unique spiritual journey and values. Rather than promoting any specific belief system, we create a respectful space where you can explore how your faith, spirituality, and personal values guide your healing process. We combine evidence-based therapeutic practices with sensitivity to your spiritual perspective, supporting holistic well-being that encompasses mind, body, and spirit in alignment with what matters most to you.

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Clinical Supervision provides guidance and oversight to therapists in training. This collaborative relationship ensures ethical practice, develops professional skills, enhances clinical competence, and supports ongoing professional development for mental health practitioners.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy identifies and changes negative thought patterns affecting emotions and behaviors. This evidence-based approach effectively treats depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health conditions by developing practical coping strategies and improved emotional regulation.

Discernment Counseling

Specialized guidance for couples on the brink of divorce, helping you gain clarity about your relationship path. We create a structured space to explore whether your marriage can be improved or if separation might be the healthier choice.

Emotionally Focused

Emotionally Focused approaches help clients identify, explore, and process emotions to create positive change. These therapeutic methods focus on emotional awareness, expression, and regulation to improve personal well-being and interpersonal relationships.

Family / Marital

Family and Marital Therapy improves relationships and resolves conflicts between family members. This therapeutic approach enhances communication, strengthens emotional bonds, and develops healthy interaction patterns to create more satisfying relationships.

Family Systems

Family Systems Therapy views family as an emotional unit and addresses patterns within the system. This approach helps families improve communication, resolve conflicts, and create healthier interaction patterns by understanding the interconnected nature of family relationships.

Gottman Method

The Gottman Method strengthens relationships through research-based interventions. This approach helps couples build friendship, manage conflict, create shared meaning, and support each other's dreams to create lasting, satisfying relationships.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Internal Family Systems helps individuals integrate different parts of themselves. This non-pathologizing approach acknowledges inner multiplicity, helping clients understand and harmonize various aspects of their personality for greater self-leadership and healing.

Sand Tray Therapy

Sand Tray Therapy uses a sand tray and miniatures to create symbolic worlds. This expressive approach helps both children and adults access unconscious material, process emotions, and find resolution through symbolic play in the sand.

Structural Family Therapy

Structural Family Therapy reorganizes family interactions and hierarchies. This practical approach adjusts family boundaries, alignments, and power structures to create more functional relationships and resolve presenting problems.