Therapists in 97702

My whole goal in the mental health experience is to provide a peaceful, intuitive environment where you, my client, begins to feel as if we are on the same page with the things that seem to interfere with the healing and growth necessary to improve your life.

I often work with the GLBTQ community and just work with adults. We use a process of looking at the imagination, loose associations, and dream material to help integrate subconscious depths with conscious material.

I specialize in empowering young women and women who are experiencing difficulty with sense of purpose, identity, and connection to self in mind and body. I work with feelings of shame, insecurity, and distrust of self. My work includes exploration of trauma, body loathing, body and life transitions including pregnancy and post-pregnancy, menopause and young adult development. I also work with individuals experiencing body and life transitions associated with recovery from food related issues and substance use issues.

I believe that the foundation upon which an individual's emotional, psychological, and physical health may thrive is determined by the strength of that individual's relationship with "self". My treatment style is holistic and integrated, its core components being that of empathy, authenticity, and collaboration. My areas of practice include relational issues experienced throughout the lifespan, trauma, moral injury, sexual/gender issues, and issues pertaining to chronic illness and addiction. I provide services for those within the military culture, LGBTQI community, and for caretakers experiencing compassion fatigue.

Deschutes Wilderness Therapy is designed for struggling youth needing immediate and longer-term treatment, and combines a challenging wilderness experience with an intensive clinical immersion. Our intervention services are designed to be a catalyst for positive change by fostering an encouraging atmosphere with an emphasis on safety, family involvement, and mastery. Deschutes Wilderness offers individualized treatment plans and optional psychological evaluations, as well as addressing family dynamics and academic needs.

I see clients with a vast array of life experiences and situations. Do you wish to gain insight into yourself, the meaning behind your difficulties? Do you have a desire to discover a closer connection with your emotions, unlocking an ability to feel better, and more fluid with your feelings as they emerge? Perhaps you live with physical pain, tension, or chronic stress that plagues your body. Are you seeking strength and solace through connection with a deeper source? You are not alone.

Whether seeking help for your child, teen, or family for a current challenge or it has been a long, bumpy road, we are here to guide your family to a smoother place. We specialize in working with kids and teens experiencing a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, ADHD, and OCD. We have extensive experience supporting kids and families who have survived traumatic experiences. Our practice is supportive of the LGTBQ+ individuals and are experienced working with LGTBQ+ and transgender children and teens. We also strive to create an inclusive community and support the Black Lives Matter movement.

***Accepting new clients***I truly believe it takes great courage to reach out for help. A therapeutic relationship is just like any other relationship in life, the right fit is important so I want you to know how I can help. Are you feeling hopeless? Are you struggling in relationships? Do you struggle with daily anxiety? These and many other important reasons are why people enter my office. My goal as your therapist is to create a space where you feel validated, understood, valued, and educated on ways to heal while working through the pain that brings you to me.

My work as a leadership and life coach is to support your unique journey. If you're feeling stalled out at work; if you're seeking to rekindle passion and purpose, a coaching conversation can be transformative. We'll identify aspirational goals and create a realistic plan for change, with milestones to mark progress. I draw upon the research of Dr. Brené Brown and I am a trained teacher of the Mindfulness and Self-Compassion curricula of Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Chris Germer. I offer the IEQ9 Enneagram Personality Assessment as a starting point for inquiry. The coaching conversation can bring you back to life. Let's begin.

I work with adult individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, boundaries, and self-confidence. I love helping individuals discover their strengths and their incredible capacity to heal. It can feel vulnerable to face the pain of past traumas and life experiences, but as Brene Brown said, "Owning our story can be hard, but not nearly as hard as spending our lives running from it."

I am well versed in the many unique, awe-inspiring wonders of young people, as well as the challenges that come their way. Therapy is an opportunity to help connect with what matters, navigate the world, discover your power within, and create a future that is healthy. We all want to feel secure in who we are and what our place is in this world.

As a Licensed Psychologist with 40 years of experience I work with both long term and acute problems. Life can present some painful circumstances. We work together in understanding how your emotions,thoughts and history influence your life and how you can implement change towards a more gratifying life.

My practice is the expansion of identities through awareness and compassion not just solving problems. Your journey has been one with twists and turns and taking the first step to contact me may feel uncertain. Given life can feel like a maze, I make our initial contact straightforward as possible. For almost 25 years I’ve helped people clear the way to the freedom of their true nature in individual, family, and group counseling as well as hypnotherapy. I’ve worked as a crisis worker in ERs, to chief auditor for mental health services in Silicon Valley, to founding a successful counseling training center focused on mindfulness

Life can be challenging and overwhelming. Sometimes we realize we aren't really living our lives to the fullest and are unsure about which direction to take. I believe that people want and are capable of making real changes. Working with people who are struggling with anxiety or depression is a specialty of mine. I also have a special interest in working with what is called the Highly Sensitive Person, a rather new area in the therapeutic community. I am trained and enjoy working with both adolescents and adults. I am not currently accepting clients.

With extensive training and years of successful practice I am devoted to serving your needs, wants and concerns. My commitment is helping to identify whats troubling you and how to make your life better. As compassionate listener and an active participant in therapy process, meaningful change is possible with respect for your uniqueness. Moving forward in your own time and way whether its trauma, depression, anxiety or something else, I am here for you.

In my practice, you can expect to be welcomed with warmth and compassion. It is a "come as you are” experience, where you are encouraged to show up "as is", knowing that your best work will be accomplished from an authentic place where you are able to engage your strengths and challenges in the moment. Together we will identify your strengths, beliefs, values, and goals, and incorporate these in an individualized plan for growth.

My approach to counseling is primarily person-centered and trauma-informed, which is grounded in the principles of mindfulness, authenticity, and compassion. I believe we all have the capacity to access our innate wisdom and ability to grow and heal. My role as a therapist is to help you in your recovery process so that you can increase insight and acceptance of your inner struggles. I am committed to assisting individuals with finding meaning in their pain and purpose in their lives. My philosophy is holistic and integrates emotional, cognitive, somatic, interpersonal, environmental, and spiritual aspects of the human experience.

I believe all humans have the capacity for self-healing and growth, and utilize a holistic and collaborative counseling approach to facilitate this process. I am passionate about offering an empowering, mindful, and authentic space that supports the unique needs of individuals while honoring their journey toward optimal well being. My goal is to offer a safe and nourishing space for my clients to build self-efficacy, make meaning in their lives, and connect to their true selves.

I take a holistic, collaborative approach to counseling to guide clients toward a deeper experience of integration and wellbeing. Treatment is tailored to clients' unique goals and needs. In practice we will work together in a process of discovery to gain deeper understanding, access your strengths and resilience, improve relationship skills, and change patterns that are no longer working for you. In therapy I offer my respect and deep interest in your unique life experience. What you tell me is held in confidence and non-judgment.