"I believe all people do well if they can, problems have solutions, and struggle is expected. It is my hope to support you during these times of change. Experience has taught me that during struggle, there is no room for judgement or shame. Working as a team yields greater results. I approach my work seeking to understand your concerns, then collaborate with you on how best to reach your goals. I believe that all people are geared toward growth and healing. My role is to join on the journey of discovering your strengths, talents, and insights so you can move forward a more present and intentional participant in your life. "

"As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my main goal is to help people live a better quality of life. As a counselor I am skilled at listening, building trust, supporting and guiding clients to achieve their goals. I have worked with families, adolescents, parents, couples and educators and see the positive effect and changes that can occur in the counseling environment. My clients are able to create the life that they dream; not the negative effects of the situation or event that is causing them problems."

"I offer decades of rich experience in the fields of counseling, teaching, and other helping professions in Oregon and internationally. Fully bilingual in Spanish and English, I specialize in seeing children, teens, and adults over the age of 50, and emphasize honest and compassionate relationships. Together, with my clients, I develops the goals, objectives, and plans focusing on their particular concerns. The client’s unique history, experience, and cultural background are the principle strategic focus for healing somatic (body) and emotional pain."

"I will work alongside you to help you discover your own unique skills to engage in your life in a meaningful way. I approach therapy from a client centered lens and integrate interventions to help you better connect in your life. I will engage you in thoughtful dialogue that is laced with hope and humor. I strive to help you open yourself to the possibilities that are available to you through compassionate interactions in therapy."

"Individuals who seek out my services are experiencing a broad range of painful thoughts, feelings and situations. Whatever you are going through, first know that you are not broken or abnormal for the thoughts and feelings you are experiencing. We all have times where what we need is empathy, understanding, and guidance through the challenging circumstances life is presenting you. With a combination of education to help you understand what you are going through, guidance toward the use of information and skills to help you heal, and support along the way, you can move forward in a life filled with purpose, fulfillment and peace."

"I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I see individuals, couples and families. I will do my best to help you find solutions to problems in your life. I have been doing this work for twenty five years and really enjoy it! I want to help you to grow and change in ways that will improve the quality of your life and your relationships."

"You deserve to feel more connected and fulfilled. Maybe you’d rather engage more in activities that bring you joy, or maybe you’d like to feel better in your relationships with others. Whatever it is that you’d like to be different, I can be a guide in your process of change, and as a graduate student intern I can provide this at a low cost. ******Accepting new clients in Newberg only****** "

"I specialize in psychological assessment and treatment of older adults, and tend to focus on the intersection of medical and mental health concerns. My work across a number of clinical and research settings in clinical psychology honed my desire to provide holistic, person-focused treatment. I also love research, organizational consultation, and teaching."

"Greetings. I appreciate how difficult it can be to choose a therapist and wish you the best in your selection process. My aim is to work with clients where there are, with the strengths they have, and in the manner they feel most comfortable. I believe people are doing the best they can with the tools they have. The thing is, sometimes the tools we have are inadequate for the job. That's where therapy can help. I try to give my clients new tools to tackle persistent problems in new ways."

"Experienced support for families and couples: I bring 25 years and many thousands of client hours of work to my practice, where I specialize in seeing couples, families, and older adults, as well as those dealing with addictions and grief/loss. I bring compassion, candor, humor, and confidence to my sessions, offering clients a safe space where they can tell all of their stories. "

"I am passionate about wholeness, healing, self-growth and healthy relationships. I believe that every person holds innate dignity and worth, is a whole being, and can always choose, learn, and grow. I provide clients with a safe, confidential and affirming environment in which they can explore their story, consider what is meaningful to them and cultivate and apply their personal strengths. My practice primarily serves children, youth, young adults, women, and families. I focus on listening, understanding, affirming, and inviting self-exploration while providing information and opportunities for growth."

"I approach counseling as a facilitator of growth and holistic health. I believe in order for clients to have a strong state of mental health they need to address not only their psychological health, but also their physical and spiritual health. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults."

"Offering fifteen years of clinical expertize to handle private, school, physician, and attorney referrals for diagnostic clarification and treatment recommendations to address academic, behavior, mood, and neurocognitive problems. Providing psycho-legal opinions within the context of family and criminal law. Common issues addressed include custody, parenting time, juvenile delinquency, criminal responsibility, aid and assist, and competency."

"Relationships are a key part of our lives. In my work - whether it is with an individual, a couple, or a family - I look at the relationships and other systems which impact the presenting problem. In approaching my work with people in this manner, I am able to see things from a broader point of view which, in turn, increases my ability to be helpful. I believe in the strengths that all people have, and I draw on those strengths as work together toward the change they seek."

""I believe as children, adults, and families grow and go through developmental stages, crisis can occur that lead them to the point of needing some extra support to get through the crisis time. I believe in self determination, and that a person ultimately knows what is best for themself. Additionally, I believe that parents are the experts regarding their own children. Parents know their children better than anyone. Advocacy for children"s safety, health and well being continues to be an important factor in my career, and I believe education is the best way to achieve this.""

"I am humbled on a daily basis by the bravery and strength of my clients. Your health and mental well-being are my highest priority as you begin this journey towards help and healing. Sometimes it can be difficult to begin therapy. My desire is to be a resource and safe place for you to explore your needs.To help this process, I offer free, 30 minute consultations. This is an opportunity for you to get to know me and decide how you would like to continue. . It is an honor to be a part of this process with you."

"The truth... life can be hard. It can feel even more difficult at certain points along the way. Why go through this alone? The suffering of the human heart is something that needs to be heard. Allow me to walk alongside you as you heal and change. If your at a point in your life that feels stuck, lonely, confusing, sad, or even angry, give yourself the opportunity to challenge this and break through. Together, we can discover the events in your life that are your struggles. Whether it's addiction, trauma, relationships or loss, its time to heal and get back to being you. "

"Counseling can be an adventure in self-discovery, a place to clarify your thoughts and get a fresh perspective about your life. I will help you develop insight into yourself, your life, your relationships and, also, if desired, help you identify specific changes that will bring you a higher quality of life. The better you know yourself, the easier it is to know what you want in life. Finding your own voice and having the confidence to express it is one of the foundational pieces in developing a rich experience in life, and an essential tool in relating to others."