Fircrest Behavioral Health

07/23/2026

Please help us welcome Abigail Ross to our Fircrest Family! Abigail works with children, teens, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, and life transitions. She offers play therapy and aims to create an environment where everyone feels safe, seen, heard, and supported as they pursue meaningful growth. Our Therapy interns here at Fircrest offer low-cost and sliding scale services to help make therapy more accessible to everyone who needs it. Call or text our office to schedule your appointment today! (360)207-1840

06/11/2026

Is Play Therapy Really Just Playing?

Many parents have questions about play therapy—and plenty of misconceptions can make it difficult to know whether it's the right fit for their child.

The reality is that play therapy is a research-supported approach that helps children express emotions, process experiences, build resilience, and develop healthy coping skills through their natural language: play.

In our latest blog post, we explore six common myths about play therapy and explain what actually happens in a play therapy session.

You'll learn:
✔ What play therapy is (and isn't)
✔ Signs your child may benefit from additional support
✔ Why seeking help is a sign of strength, not failure
✔ How parents play an important role in the therapeutic process

If you're curious about how play therapy works or wondering whether it could help your child, we invite you to read the full article.

📖 Read more: https://www.fircrestbh.com/post/common-myths-about-play-therapy-and-the-truth-behind-them

Wondering if play therapy is right for your child? Learn the truth behind common play therapy myths and how it supports children's emotional growth.

06/11/2026

🎲 Quest for Connection: A Dungeons & Dragons Group for Middle School Students

We're excited to offer a free 8-week D&D group designed to help middle school students build friendships, confidence, communication skills, and emotional awareness through collaborative storytelling and adventure.

Whether your child is a seasoned adventurer or completely new to Dungeons & Dragons, all skill levels are welcome!

📅 Starts June 23
⏰ Tuesdays at 4:00 PM
💲 Free

📧 [email protected]
📞 360-207-9218

05/28/2026

We recently published a blog that hits on something we see pretty often with first responders and ER professionals:

Sometimes the stress response that helps you do your job starts affecting your relationships too.

A lot of people don’t realize how easy it is to stay stuck in “crisis mode” even after the shift is over. It can show up as irritability, emotional distance, shutting down, conflict at home, or just feeling disconnected from the people you care about.

This post talks about why that happens and how couples counseling can help.

When your job is built around emergencies, it can be hard to turn that mode off when you get home. Many first responders, ER professionals, military families, and other high-pressure helpers know this feeling well.

04/18/2026

We are here at the YMCA for some community fun! Stop by for some prizes and information on what’s new at Fircrest!

04/18/2026

We hope to see you there!

03/17/2026

It’s with a heavy heart that the Fircrest Family says goodbye to our dear little furry friend, Ducky.

Ducky was a hamster that loved to play, interact, explore, and comfort clients, young and old. He lived a long and happy life in the ever loving care of our own child therapist, Kristina Hargie, along with countless kiddos and families who have been blessed to receive his gentle snuggles while processing life’s greatest challenges. We will have a special little wall set up starting tomorrow, where we invite family and friends to friends to write notes and draw pictures to honor our little therapeutic companion.

We will miss you, little Ducky! Thank you for loving so many, so well.

-The Fircrest Family

03/03/2026

We are excited to welcome Jennifer Vulgan back to Fircrest!

Jennifer specializes in working with individuals and couples who feel disconnected in their relationships, misunderstood, or stuck in their emotions. Trained in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT), she has a passion for helping couples strengthen their connection and feel seen by their partner. Jennifer values authenticity, warmth, and humor as she works with clients. In addition to traditional talk therapy, Jennifer also incorporates somatic techniques like grounding and deep breathing to engage the body with the mind and emotions, fostering a wholistic and integrated self.

For a free consultation, call or text Cara, our scheduling coordinator, today at 360-207-9218

12/21/2025

You don't have to be an artist to create!
We invite teens, ages 12-14, to join us in a therapeutic space for time to connect and build relationships through facilitated art and craft time together. This group is facilitated by our amazing pre-liscenced therapists, Monica Conway and Makena Andersen.
When: Wednesdays, 4:30-6pm
Starting in January
Where: Fircrest Behavioral Health
7700 NE Parkway Drive, suite 130
Vancouver, WA 98662
Fee: $5 per person, per session (To cover cost of supplies)
For registration or more information, reach out to us today at (360)207-9218 or through our website at www.fircrestbh.com