NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS: teens and young adults, ages 14-25. Amy's approach is client-centered therapy. She uses cognitive behavioral and brief solution treatment techniques as well as psycho-education. Her style is non-judgmental, supportive and warm, with an aim towards discussions and working collaboratively on treatment goals. She believes that everyone has their own set of strengths and a therapist can help identify and develop those skills.

My approach as a therapist is to honor the inherent worth and dignity of all beings. My intention is to deeply listen, and to be truly present. I seek to be an ally to the people I work with, in awakening the parts that have been silenced, and to hear and understand their stories. I draw from psychodynamic, relational, trauma-informed, and somatic perspectives. You'll have the opportunity to learn techniques for relaxation and stress management. This will increase your ability to move beyond habitual patterns of thinking and behaving, and towards having the freedom to choose how you inhabit yourself and your relationships.

I am accepting new clients via video. "Contacting a therapist for the first time can be uncomfortable regardless of the challenges you may be facing. I am here to help!! " I specialize in working with couples, families and individuals, in addition to working with teens and adolescents. I believe the foundation of therapy is to develop a safe and trusting relationship. Because each client is unique and has their own story, I strive to understand my clients in the context of their psychological, physical and spiritual background. Together we will create a treatment plan that is tailored to meet your needs, hopes and desired goals.

I am passionate about well-being. For some, that might mean healing from trauma or growth into the person you want to become. It might mean understanding how to have a happier, healthy relationship with a parent, partner or child. I believe that every person is worthy of a life that is fully-alive and I am dedicated to partnering with people in their journey toward their vision of well-being. I provide clients with a safe, confidential and affirming environment in which they can explore their story, consider what is meaningful to them, cultivate their personal strengths and apply new insights and growth.

**I currently have a waitlist. Please call the office if you wish to get on the waitlist.** I typically see people who are distressed about a relationship, family dynamics, or who experience depression, anxiety, anger, stress, ongoing relationship difficulties or self-esteem problems. Some of the people I see have experienced a major loss, a history of trauma, stress-related health issues, or mental illness. I have a particular interest in working with men regarding common concerns such as work-life balance, stress, emotional difficulties, relationships, family of origin issues, fatherhood, and issues around masculinity.

Greg Douglas, LPC, is an experienced marriage and family therapist who understands that most of us were not raised with the skills needed to be successful in our adult relationships. He has a passion for working with couples who are looking to improve their relationships. He specializes in helping couples improve their communication, lessen conflict, recover from affairs/betrayals, and build stronger, more connected bonds. His approach to therapy incorporates insight, understanding, educating, and modeling what healthy communication and connection looks like.

Finding a counselor you can develop trust in and who can assist you in coping, healing and growing can be difficult. To aid you in the decision of who to work with, here is some information about me and my practice. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are looking for a safe place to address issues they are struggling with. My practice is a safe place and I have the experience needed to help you address the issues you wish to deal with.

Do the challenges of life have you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, and confused? Life is difficult, and despite all of our efforts it gets the best of everyone from time to time. Counseling is a unique process that can afford you a valuable opportunity to enrich your relationships, gain greater skills for living, valuable insight, and a sense of direction into your life. As a licensed professional therapist I am specifically trained to help people develop new solutions to life's problems. My goal is to help you live the best life possible.

I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, stress, spiritual issues, among other challenges. Often, what clients need first is to know that they are not broken, damaged or abnormal. Thoughts and feelings are normal, your relationship to them makes all the difference. We all experience difficult and challenging times in life, and learning how to live with the painful thoughts and feelings that emerge is what therapy is designed to help you with. Helping you emerge from your difficult life circumstances toward a more fulfilling life will be a major goal in the counseling process.

I was drawn to work in the helping profession through a deep desire to understand emotional processes and healing as well as my love for relationships. I have a passion for emotional healing that improves our connections with others and the overall quality of daily experiences for each individual and family. This includes helping individuals and families through life challenges such as depression, anxiety, divorce, sibling and relational issues, behavioral issues, ADHD, current and past traumas, adult children of alcoholic issues, attachment, Aspergers Syndrome, chronic illnesses and other issues that rob us of health and joy.

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 we work together toward the change they seek.

Newberg Counseling & Wellness is fully equipped for telehealth (online therapy). Contact us for details. 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." -Lisa Knudsen

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 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.

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.

Newberg Counseling & Wellness is fully equipped for telehealth (online therapy). Contact us for details. "I was introduced to behavioral health through my love for art. While teaching art classes at an adult day facility for individuals with developmental disabilities, I saw how important is for people to have a way to express thoughts, emotions, and past trauma to find the strength that is inside of them. I graduated with my Masters of Social Work in 2015 and have been working primarily with older teenagers and adults." -Caitlin Schrage