We believe in real people doing real work
Real Life Community Behavioral Health is a licensed Behavioral Health Agency rooted in compassion, community, and a genuine belief that healing is possible for everyone.
Our Mission
Bringing quality mental health care to Clark County
Real Life Community Behavioral Health was founded with a simple but powerful belief: that everyone in our community deserves access to compassionate, professional mental health care — regardless of their background, income, or circumstances.
We are a licensed Behavioral Health Agency serving the greater Vancouver and Clark County, Washington area. Our team brings together licensed counselors, associate counselors, and supervised interns who share a commitment to evidence-based care and genuine human connection.
We serve individuals, couples, and families at every stage of life — from children navigating school challenges to adults managing trauma, and older adults facing life transitions. Whatever brings someone to our door, we meet them with warmth, respect, and a plan.
Mental health care should be accessible to everyone in our community
We accept most major insurances including Medicaid and Apple Health, offer sliding scale fees, and provide intern counseling for those who need more affordable options. Because access to care shouldn't be a barrier.
What We Stand For
Our core values
Compassion First
Every person who walks through our door — or joins a video session — is met with genuine warmth and respect. We believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of all good work.
Strengths-Based
We don't just focus on what's wrong — we build on what's right. Every client brings inherent strengths and resilience into the room, and we help them find and use those gifts.
Evidence-Based
Our counselors are trained in and regularly use proven approaches like CBT, DBT, EMDR, and mindfulness-based therapies — always adapted to the individual in front of them.
Culturally Responsive
We are committed to providing affirming, inclusive care for all people — including LGBTQ+ individuals, BIPOC communities, veterans, first responders, and those from all walks of life.
Accessible Care
We work hard to remove barriers to care — accepting most major insurances, offering telehealth, and providing supervised intern counseling at reduced cost.
Always Growing
Our counselors receive ongoing supervision, training, and professional development. We are committed to continuous improvement — both as individuals and as a team.
How We Work
Our approach to care
We start with a conversation
Every therapeutic relationship begins with listening. Your first session is about helping us understand who you are, what you're carrying, and where you want to go — with no judgment and no pressure.
We build a personalized plan together
There's no one-size-fits-all in mental health care. We work collaboratively with each client to develop a treatment approach that fits their unique needs, goals, and life situation.
We use methods that actually work
Our team draws from a broad toolkit of evidence-based practices — from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR to attachment-based work, somatic approaches, and more — always tailored to you.
We walk alongside you every step of the way
Healing isn't linear, and we know that. Our counselors are consistent, reliable partners through the hard sessions and the breakthroughs alike — celebrating progress and adjusting course when needed.
Leadership
The people who lead our team
A licensed mental health counselor with doctoral-level training, Melinda is EMDR trained and provides clinical oversight and leadership for the RLCBH team, ensuring the highest standard of care for every client.
Jason brings both clinical expertise and operational leadership to RLCBH. As Clinical Manager, Supervisor, and Business Manager, he ensures the agency runs with integrity, warmth, and a clear focus on community impact.
Annanissa oversees continuous quality improvement and intern supervision at RLCBH. Her dual licensure and commitment to clinical excellence help shape the next generation of counselors while elevating care standards agency-wide.
Our Community
Rooted in Clark County
Local to Vancouver, WA
We are proud to call Clark County home. Our office is located at 1498 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 180, Vancouver, WA — with telehealth available statewide for Washington residents.
Licensed Behavioral Health Agency
RLCBH is a fully licensed Behavioral Health Agency in the state of Washington, operating with accountability, oversight, and a commitment to the highest clinical and ethical standards.
Training the Next Generation
We are proud to serve as a training site for graduate-level counseling interns, providing supervised clinical experience while expanding access to affordable care in our community.
Committed to Access
From Medicaid acceptance to sliding scale fees and intern counseling options, we work every day to ensure that cost and insurance status are never barriers to receiving quality mental health care.
Ready to take the first step?
Whether you're new to therapy or returning after a break, we're here and we're glad you found us.