ADHD Therapists in Myrtle Point, OR

I enjoy working with a wide range of clients with their own individual needs and goals. I think so long as the client and the therapist "click" then there is going to be positive growth. Whatever it is your struggling with I would like to have the opportunity to partner with you on your journey. My hope is that I would be able to encourage you and help you navigate life's obstacles.

I provide a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space to help you to explore your past, celebrate your strengths, and work toward your future. I work with adults and adolescents who are experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodiversity, ADHD, autism, self-esteem, phobias, self-criticism, BPD/personality disorders, overwhelming life transitions, grief, creative block, academic or career burnout, stress management, and other struggles. I have specialized training in both ADHD and Autism and am a Certified ADHD Specialist (ADHD-CCSP) and a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (CASDCS).

I believe that every person holds the capacity for change and growth. I also believe that there is an intricate interaction between the emotional, physical, mental and spiritual aspects within every person and that imbalance in any or all of these areas can lead to distress, disrupt family functioning, prevent change or stunt growth. My role as a counselor is to help you explore, evaluate and gain insight into these areas of the self as well as help you learn new techniques and skills that help you manage intense emotions and responses.

If white knuckling, self shaming, pulling yourself up by your bootstraps and putting on your big girl panties worked, you’d be “cured” a billion times over. It doesn’t. At least not for me or people whose brains are different. Our minds race and it feels impossible to turn off and rest. Sometimes we use substances or other behaviors in a harmful way just to get through the day. There’s more to life out there. A more peaceful and meaningful life is possible. We need to go deeper and get to the root of things. I’ll go with you.

“I feel that I am merely an agent, giving you some keys that have been given to me to pass on to you. These keys are to unlock doors out of your present prison. Doors opening onto new vistas. Doors beyond where you are now.” ― John C. Lilly Facing difficulties in life, experiencing emotional pain and suffering, or want to grow and learn to be more self compassionate? It can make a world of difference to work with a Psychologist who can be your guide, collaborator, coach and cheer leader. In therapy, you can overcome fears and self limiting beliefs, gain insight, skills, and strategies to lead a life of meaning and fulfillment.

Each individual & family has a story, though sometimes it may feel like you're no longer in control of how it's being written. I like to work with my clients so they become masters of their own story. In therapy, I take a client-centered approach to finding what works for each individual. I remain challenging yet sincere, open & non-judgmental to cater to client needs while ensuring a high standard of quality care. Therapy is a collaborative adventure to discover new skills or improve upon existing skills in order to create a more fulfilling & well-balanced life.

I offer therapy services for individuals ages 1-25. I love to walk with a client and grow together. I like to set obtainable goals that we can meet as a team. I work well with people who do not know what they want out of therapy as well. Therapy is really scary if you've never been, so i'm here to help work through that. I like to add humor and sarcasm to sessions when it fits, so fair warning. I work with all types of clients and will continue to do so. The session is led by you so if you want to learn skills, be completely serious, have fun while still working, that is all doable - though I will ask what you want to work on. :)

If you are feeling lost, powerless, or simply overwhelmed, I want to help you carve out a safe space where you can come and reflect on what is important to you and the person you want to be. Together, we can work on the tools, mindsets, and daily acts of care for yourself that foster a stronger sense of trust in yourself and ultimately a stronger sense of resilience. I am deeply inspired by our younger generations and their commitment to equity, authenticity, and self-determination. I work with youth ages 6-24 and - I love my job! Also please note that I conduct ADHD evaluations for youth ages 6-24 if you need that support as well!

My treatment orientation is dedicated to helping people process and work through obstacles while developing healthy, productive, and fulfilling lives. I offer supportive, confidential, and individually tailored treatment for adults and teenagers.

4/2024: Waitlist: kids/teens/adults. Our mission is to match you with one of our highly skilled therapists with expertise and specialized training in the area you seek support. Charissa Schmidt, LPC serves child through adult clients. Kelton Monroe, LCSW provides care for adults navigating various life transitions. Christine Guza, LPC, specialties include adults experiencing chronic pain, medical conditions, and trauma. Dr. Corrina Falkenstein, PhD supports clients ages 10 and up experiencing ADHD, depression and anxiety. Janell Hunt, LMFT, specializes in play therapy with clients ages 3 - 9.

Not currently accepting new clients. I work with clients who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD and/or complications from traumatic experiences.

The primary focus of my work with individual teens and adults is LGBTQIA+ and trans issues, people struggling with ADHD and Autism, PTSD and trauma related issues. I also work with couples and with people in non-traditional relationships like ethical non-monogamy, polyamory and kink dynamics.

Jake is especially interested in working with children and families in rural Oregon who are at disproportionate risk for poor developmental outcomes. Appropriate referrals include concerns related to mood, anxiety, or stress response in individuals college-age or younger; concerns related to autism, ADHD, learning abilities/styles, intellectual functioning, or other social, emotional, cognitive, or adaptive developmental concerns; concerns for adherence to a medical regimen (especially T1D); and concerns related to parenting behavior, family stress, family communication, or child/adolescent behavior management.

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! I believe that everyone is capable of healthy change to achieve their maximum potential and reach a deep satisfaction with life. I value depth and spirituality, identifying as a follower of Jesus. This drives me to show compassion, openness, and hope to all people in a nonjudgmental environment, recognizing that every person is a human being who deserves to live a life they find worth living. My desire is to create a space where people can feel comfortable and safe to be their authentic selves as they engage in the process of delving into the human within.

In individual therapy, I specialize in women's health and work with anxiety, grief, life transitions, the unique presentations of ADHD in women, relationship challenges, CPTSD, PTSD, depression, and reproductive themes. In couples therapy, I specialize in navigating major life transitions, communication challenges, healing from trauma and intimacy issues. In family therapy, I specialize in major life transitions, grief, relationship and communication challenges and healing from intergenerational trauma. Our work together will focus on your specific needs and whatever is bringing you to therapy at this time. Questions always welcome!

I specialize in working with men, and understand the ways that masculinity can complicate mental health and treatment. I also provide neurodiversity-affirming care to adults with ADHD or other neurodivergence, and identify as neurodivergent myself. I take an eclectic, client-centered, evidence-based approach that focuses on combining the best available research with your individual preferences and learning/interaction styles. Our time in therapy will focus on teaching you skills to help you relate to yourself, your emotions, and your thoughts in more effective ways, while also exploring and validating how those patterns formed.

I believe that everyone has the potential within themselves for change, growth, and empowerment. With particular interests in stress management, habit improvement, mindfulness, and symptom reduction, our work together will help you confront and address aspects of life that may be barriers to you.

Come as you are to this space and be accepted. While the goals of therapy for each individual vary, a common goal is to be able to experience a range of emotions and have the tools and skills to cope with them. I am here to support you in this journey, regardless of what place you are starting from. I work with two main groups of people. The first being children aged 1-10 and their families, usually on the topics of neurodivergence (specifically ADHD and OCD), attachment and relationship, foster care and adoption. The second group being adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, chronic health challenges, and parenting.