At Recovering Hope we are passionate about helping individuals and couples bring their choices in line with their values, be the people they want to be and live the lives they want to live.

We specialize in helping people to heal from the anxiety, depression and trauma of all forms of sexual struggles
(compulsivity, addiction, sexual dysfunction, infidelity etc).
We understand and we can help
contact us to schedule a free consultation
We are certified and specialized in the most effective and efficient forms of treatment available today. We work hard to maintain the highest ethical standards by keeping up-to-date with the most advanced and best practices.
​Please visit our “How We Can Help” page for more information.
​We are based in Richland WA and serve the Pasco, Kennewick, Yakima and surrounding areas. We also offer online appts.
Dan Garner, LMHC, PhD Candidate
Certified Sex Therapist
Certified Sex Addiction Therapist
EMDR Provider
​[email protected]
Dan Garner knows by personal experience the pain and damage that problematic sexual behaviors (PSB) create in a persons life and relationships. He has been dealing with these issues both personally and professionally for nearly 20 years and is excited to be offering his help and experience here in Tri-Cities, Washington. Dealing with problematic sexual behavior (pornography, infidelity, betrayal etc.), and all the emotional and relational struggles that come along with it, is a difficult and complicated journey that requires expert understanding and help. Beyond the person struggling, there are also spouses, children and other loved ones in need of help and support. As a Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, EMDR Provider and Brain Health Coach Dan is prepared to help anyone affected by problematic sexual behavior, trauma, anxiety or depression in various circumstances
Dan has also works with teens, adults and couples struggling with depression, anxiety and trauma under various circumstances. He is passionate about finding the biological, psychological, social and spiritual roots to whatever is keeping you from being the person you want to be and implementing tools that will get you there most efficiently.
​Dan makes himself available to give presentations, seminars and consultations to LDS Stake and Ward leaders as well as other religious, clinical and academic organizations.
As a Columbia Basin native Dan is excited to have returned home to provide help and support in this area.
Erin Silva, LMHC
Certified Sex Addiction Therapist
EMDR Provider
​EFT Practitioner
​[email protected]
Erin Silva is a specialist in treating problematic sexual behaviors as well as it’s related issues including depression, anxiety, and trauma. She also treats family members and spouses who have been affected by addiction and are struggling to understand the implications for their lives. Erin is trained as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist-Candidate and has worked with many couples to help them overcome the disconnection that often results from pornography/sex problems. To further her work with couples in distress she has also been trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), the only research verified couples counseling model. Erin has experience in individual and group therapy with adolescents, adults, couples and families.
Erin is available for workshops and presentations on a variety of mental health issues and loves educating people about healthy living and healthy connection. She has a great passion for the work she does, and loves seeing individuals and families recover their hope for living happier and healthier lives. Erin graduated with her Master's degree from Arizona State University and her Bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University. She has been working as a professional therapist for the past seven years and loves helping people find a greater sense of peace and happiness in daily life.
Erin and her husband have recently moved to the Tri-Cities area with their one year old son. Erin is a native of the area and they are very much enjoying being surrounded by family and friends and the feeling of “coming back home”.
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