Therapists in 97401

I provide evening and weekend sessions to persons in need of extra support and guidance to develop and actualize their preferred life stories. This could be as brief as a few sessions to provide a redirect. On a longer-term basis, if you are noticing repeated "stuckness," I also employ Narrative Exposure therapy to help you put trauma in perspective; this process allows you to let go of the past so you can create a new present. I prefer private pay on a sliding scale but I can accept Advanced Health Oregon Health Plan. These are one-hour Zoom sessions as I work to build this private practice. Give yourself this gift. It is worth it!

I am not currently accepting new clients and will update this page when that changes.

I have opened a new practice in Eugene and am booking clients for a start date of September 15. During this time of pandemic I am offering telemedicine (phone or online video) to assist you in dealing with anxiety, depression, loneliness, trauma and symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder. Along with cognitive behavioral therapy and family systems I use the principles of mindfulness training for a deep compassionate healing. I am also certified in EMDR and hypnosis. Please call for a free consultation and you choose how you would like to move forward. I am happy to provide you with a superbill for your insurance company.

*FULL* I provide individual and family therapy to adults, adolescents, and children, including children ages five and under. I can assist with anxiety, depression, adjustment to change, oppositional behavior, family conflict, attachment, inattention, trauma, and other concerns.

I work with people who struggle with feeling out of control, rigid, stuck, or generally unhealthy or unfulfilled. These feelings might be showing up in relationships, family, work-school, food, substances or with other behaviors. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe, compassionate and honest environment to help you come to an understanding of why this is happening, and guide you on the journey for healing, growth and change. I work to empower people with a new awareness and stronger ability to manage these challenges in life that bring us to seek therapy.

We are a multidisciplinary group of experienced clinicians. Are you in need of a therapist who will be with you during difficult times like relationship issues or emotional trauma? Our Therapists can be that helpful, knowledgeable, and supportive professional that you need. Based in Eugene, OR, We offer counseling that promotes increased self-awareness, understanding and a state of well-being in individuals, couples, and families. Our office is located in The Hult Executive Plaza. Our therapeutic techniques include exploring repetitive themes, recurring situations, familial, and behavioral patterns to assist you in developing more effective methods of relating to yourself and others.

*I am not currently taking new clients. Please check back in February 2022.* I support people who struggle with being their full, authentic selves navigate challenging systems and relationships. Clients often come to me worried that if they make meaningful changes in their lives, others will think they’re selfish. They might find themselves in work environments they hate, relationships they feel unfulfilled by, and friendships that seem unbalanced. Most of all, they'd like to feel unburdened by the expectations of others, set good boundaries with others, and feel that their identities are supported.

Do you long for personal growth and happiness but find yourself struggling with old wounds, criticism, anxiety and self defeating behaviors? The individuals I work with learn to tap into their own natural instinct to heal and thrive. With 30 years experience, I am skilled at helping people find competence and meaning when they thought there was no hope. Together in the adventure of counseling, we explore how your life experiences, relationships and natural mind-body systems currently serve you - well, not so well or quite badly - and then work together to restore strength, balance and vitality.

Im Sorry but I'm NOT accepting new clients at this time.** At some point in our lives, everyone gets stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior or interactions. Everybody at some point needs some help. Thats where I come in. I'm here to help. I have a direct approach to therapy which tends to be supportive and caring yet proactive and goal oriented. This strengths based approach seems to really help people get "unstuck" and allows them to find new ways of approaching their concerns. I enjoy working with a wide variety of people. I work with adult individuals and couples of all ages and configurations.

(CURRENTLY FULL/WAIT LIST ONLY) Hello! I imagine you are here because some aspect of your life is challenging and you're looking for help. I became a therapist because I believe therapy can help heal emotional wounds, give us coping strategies to change behavior, and make life more fulfilling. My aim is to work with you to enhance your understanding of who you are, deepen your compassion for yourself, and help you eliminate any barriers that are holding you back --so you can build your "self" into the person you long to be.

PRACTICE IS FULL. NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I believe we can all benefit from support in managing our mental health and improving our relationships. I strive to cultivate your own insight, while helping you to align with what is meaningful to you. We will explore ways to develop acceptance, mindfulness, and cognitive flexibility. I will help you attune to your emotions, mind, and body in this process. I work collaboratively to identify the changes that you want to make, and I view my role as a supportive guide in that process.

Are you struggling with unresolved trauma that is now affecting you in ways you can’t ignore? You may notice that your past trauma is affecting your current life. You may notice that your personal identity, family system, mood, and traumatic experiences all interact. If you're navigating the ways trauma can interact with addiction, mood, relationships, and the corresponding reckless behavior and identity deconstruction that can arise along the journey, I would love to help. I have extensive experience working with addiction and complex trauma and would love to walk alongside you as we take that first step toward healing together.

Life knocks us down at times—whether it be a pandemic, relationship issues, a breakup/divorce, fired from a job, realizing what you thought you wanted isn’t that, or a period of feeling drained, off, apathetic, unfulfilled. These hardships can leave us feeling unlike ourselves, confused, stressed, overwhelmed, frustrated, dissatisfied with our life. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been feeling stuck here for a while now, you were meant to go through that, but you were not meant to stay there. You are meant to live a life of deep connection to yourself and those around you, and to make aligned decisions that create a fulfilled life.

*PRACTICE FULL* I believe in human resilience, in the potential for growth and change. I believe that pain arises through the endurance of invalidation, violation, or incongruence of one’s self, and that these experiences are what bring us to therapy. Therapy is a powerful opportunity to explore and discover one’s resilience through a relationship that encourages growth in a nonjudgmental, supportive environment. As a therapist, I am committed to creating a space for healing in which we can explore your life stories of both pain and joy, where you feel heard and validated, and where you can make the changes you seek.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor committed to helping people like you learn how to take control of their lives and build healthy, satisfying relationships. My work focuses on relieving old pain, challenging dysfunctional patterns of thought and behavior, and helping you be your best. I believe that we all have the potential for growth, development, and—ultimately—joy. Together, we can help you identify and expand your range of choices, search for solutions, and empower you to exercise your agency more consciously and effectively.

During this very challenging time of communities chaos, personal and career transitions and uncertainties, we are all seeking comfort, understanding, welcoming connection, and joining something that is both meaningful and personally fulfilling and safe to participate in. We seek others that can identify with our own experiences, our fears, and our perceived solutions. We feel guarded and suspicious, and alone and sometimes forgotten. We blame ourselves for feeling depressed or anxious, grief and heartbroken for our families, our future, and work environments. We want to work harder to feel better and yet, continue to struggle.

I have a person-centered approach to therapy. My main goal is to provide a safe supportive environment, so you can begin taking steps towards healing and change. I work with clients in a non judgmental manner. I believe therapy should always be collaborative. Engaging with one another in the therapeutic relationship is essential and I believe therapy should never feel forced. It is very important for me to meet you where you are in your readiness to heal, change, and grow. I warmly welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds including the LGBTQ community, International Students or Residents, and Veterans.

I specialize in working with adults like you, impacted by trauma and complex trauma, who want to find lasting relief from disturbing symptoms such as depression, anxiety, social phobia, and obsessive-compulsive related issues. I use a combination of talk therapy, DBT, and EMDR to help you create and maintain positive change in your life - changes in relationships, to harmful behaviors, reduction of intrusive symptoms, and shifting how you manage past experiences so that you’re able to be more present for your now, and more empowered to plan for and embrace your future.

*PRACTICE IS FULL; As is Waitlist* Ideal clients would be tweens, teens or young adults. I can work with individuals and families who are seeking counseling support during a major transition in their lives. This could be surrounding grief and loss, divorce, death, chronic illness, mental illness, or other major life challenges. I have worked with pre-teens, adolescents, families who are homeless, individuals with mental illness, individuals who work in the health care setting, as well as those in hospice. Using a holistic strength based approach I aim to provide a healing therapeutic environment.

**Please leave the name of your insurance provider (if applicable) when you contact me so I can best serve you in our initial consultation. Thank you!** I support individuals in relation to their trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship with food and body, gender, sexuality, and life transitions. My therapeutic relationships are most often marked by warmth, empathy, compassion, and humor, and my overall approach is client-centered and strength-based, embodied by anti-oppression, feminist, and justice-oriented values.