Therapists in 97401

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 believe every individual has the power within to reach a state of inner peace and harmony. As life confronts us with challenging experiences, our body and mind may respond with unhealthy coping strategies, resulting in feelings of anxiety, depression, grief, and stress. While you may be feeling this way now, you are capable of finding relief. As we work together collaboratively, I will meet you where you are at, to help guide you to find your inner peace by breaking down barriers and learning healthy coping strategies.

A comfortable alliance with a skilled therapist can help you to bring greater awareness and agency to choices you make. Perhaps fulfillment comes from having looked into yourself with curiosity, compassion and support. Bringing yourself forward in your own way and expressing yourself can be challenging in many ways... cultural, political and social inequities, childhood injuries, confusing relationships, difficulties that began with your ancestors, stressful current circumstances. Sometimes being present in yourself as well as in the world with compassion is the most poignant challenge of all.

Are you in a place where you need to talk about gender identity and/or trans issues? Or maybe you identify as trans, gender nonconforming, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or queer and need to talk about other issues but don't want to have to educate your therapist. I can help. As a therapist, I create an environment of safety, respect, and empowerment for you, and I appreciate the powerful influence of culture, community, and beliefs that make your experience unique. I believe you have the inner strength and resources you need. I am here to be your collaborator in healing and change.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Are you dealing with relationship issues? Are you struggling with self-esteem, self-doubt, or fear? Are addiction issues causing pain in your life or others? Are past traumas affecting you feeling safe today? If your world is getting smaller and lonelier, give me a call. I have helped relationships heal and flourish with others and within themselves. Building on self-compassion can expand your ability to self-soothe yourself while heading toward the goals and values you have set for yourself. I enjoy seeing couples reunite and turn toward each other after years of being apart.

At Applegate Counseling, we strive to help individuals, families, and couples address challenges and work towards their goals in a safe environment. While we draw on cognitive behavioral techniques, we work alongside you to determine and apply the most appropriate strategies for your situation.

Whatever issues or concerns bring you to counseling, I appreciate and respect that you are the EXPERT on your life. Your feelings are valid. Together we will figure out what counseling style is most comfortable for you (e.g., psychodynamic, art therapeutic) and work from that perspective. Whatever your goal (e.g., finding calm in the storm, mindfully retracing life's twists and turns, rejoining life), you don't have to be alone in your journey. I enjoy supporting individuals traveling the path of self-discovery. I know that opening up can be scary. Seeing and hearing your truth can also be life affirming, lifesaving. Do the work.

My hope is that I can help you to tap into existing strengths and learn new ways to be present in your day-to-day activities. I work with clients experiencing high levels of stress, anxiety, and work/school related burnout to improve self care, coping strategies and stress management techniques. I enjoy working with clients to develop their mindfulness skills to be more present in order to improve their overall health, well being and quality of life.

My clinical practice focuses on adults and adolescents aged 14 and up. I work with a variety of presenting issues but specialize and enjoy working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, healing from historical trauma, couple’s therapy, and helping clients understand the mental health link that is common in people who are experiencing chronic physical pain.

*UPDATE: UNFORTUNATELY, I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME.* As a licensed professional counselor, I dedicate myself to a therapeutic relationship focused on connection and personal growth. My approach is rooted in the desire to promote wellness by eliminating barriers to living an authentic and meaningful life. I believe in a compassionate approach that uses strengths as building blocks of well-being. I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help identify and challenge limiting beliefs, recognize negative patterns, and support change. I'm also trained in modalities including The Daring Way™, hypnotherapy, and EMDR.

I enjoy working collaboratively with individuals and families to identify goals for change. My work is most influenced by a core belief that despite difficulties, challenges and trauma, we have the capacity for healing and change. I provide psychological evaluations and therapy services for children, adolescents, adults and families. My areas of specialization include anxiety, depression, family transitions, panic disorder, trauma, autism, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, learning disabilities, phobias, parenting, and attachment disorder.

***I am not currently accepting new clients*** “It’s not about being a new person, but becoming the person you were already meant to be.” -Anonymous The journey to becoming your authentic self can be challenging, but there is help.

I recognize that each individual has a unique story to tell. We work together to consider the experiences that have molded who you are in the present and how to propel you towards a future that makes you feel passionate, fulfilled, and content. I assist clients who are experiencing a range of presenting concerns, including: healing from trauma, PTSD, LGBTQIA+ issues, gender identity exploration, addiction/recovery including harm reduction, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis including first episode, attachment issues, co-occurring disorders, life transitions, relationship issues, parent/child relationships and more.

My therapeutic philosophy is that it is very possible, with the right kind of support, to recover from most mental health and life challenges. Let’s have a discussion about what you want to achieve, and we can come up with a plan that will help you live your best life. I treat the people I work with as "people first," rather than labels, cases, or subjects. Since I have been involved with healing work, the definitions for "disorders" has continually changed. Because I believe in the absolute and intrinsic beauty and worth of human beings, I'm more likely to frame something as a challenge or a difficulty than as disorder.

(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.

Are you a kid, adolescent, or young adult wading through the struggles of daily life? Do you feel like no one understands you? Has 2020 taken a big tole on you? Let's chat, perhaps over some Jenga, painting, and snacks, and figure out how to make things better.

I believe that all people can benefit from therapy at one or multiple points in their lives. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults for individual, family, and couple's therapy. Common presenting issues that I work with include depression, anxiety, relational conflict, and trauma. I am particularly passionate about working with young adults, trauma survivors, and new/expecting parents. Ideal clients are committed to attending appointments consistently and are interested in creating meaningful change.

I see adolescents, teens, and adults who are experiencing overwhelm and stress, anxiety and depression, challenging life changes, and grief and loss. I am an experienced guide during important life transitions at home, work, or at school.

Change requires being both vulnerable and strong. As a therapist, I strive to provide a safe and authentic space that encourages vitality and growth; so people can find meaning and healing in their lives.

(*practice currently full) All people want to be at peace in a complex and confusing world. Life throws pain our way and we struggle to understand why we are experiencing it and how to adapt. We all grapple at some point with failures, break-ups, confusing relationships, conflicts, insecurities, fears, losses and an entire host of questions life presses us to answer. We can be confused about something that happened or where we’re headed. There is no text book to make these answers easy. The Earth School is the hardest classroom we will ever sit in and we’re bound to stumble into some situations feeling overwhelmed and unprepared.