Therapists in Corvallis, OR

Trauma is a highly complex and personal experience. Everyone's experience and definition of trauma is different. Among both professionals and clients, it is often incredibly misunderstood. It affects us across physical, social, emotional, and spiritual bounds. It compromises our ability to process sensory input and renders us incapable of communicating at times. Traumatic experiences can make us feel "small" and incompetent, incapable of managing basic tasks at times, or we may even develop intermittent or chronic pain.

I use a client centered approach, which means you will be in the driver's seat regarding the areas of your life that you want to discuss, and I will be your co-pilot, helping to navigate the terrain and offering you tools and wisdom along the way. My counseling approach is collaborative, genuine, and relational. I approach counseling with an unconditional positive regard for my clients. My clients would describe my style as down to earth and relatable. I strive to create an atmosphere that is safe and free of judgement so that you feel comfortable discussing difficult topics.

Welcome! We all have times in our lives when we need a little help...it's part of being human. The fact that you are here, exploring my Psychology Today page, is an important courageous first step that should be honored. Therapy is a dynamic process that is often life changing; it's different for every person. I have a warm, genuine approach and strive to provide a safe, comfortable, and inviting space for each individual's unique healing journey. I use a variety of evidence-based therapies combined with useful techniques to help clients heal and cope.

Waitlist is closed at this time. There is a Buddhist contemplation: pain is inevitable but suffering is a choice. I don’t know if I believe that suffering is a “choice”, but there are skills that we can learn and practice that will reduce our suffering even in the midst of pain, discomfort, or unfortunate events. Together we will work to build and expand your toolbox so you may fully engage in your life.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS - TELEHEALTH AVAILABLE. My approach has been described as more practical and holistic as I believe we do our best given the circumstances. I believe we are our own experts but we sometimes need some extra support to get through difficult times or unstick ourselves emotionally. For me, therapy is a collaborative process that unfolds via conversation. I go where you go and ask lots of questions along the way. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, pain management, brain functioning, trauma, and other negative life experiences.

I am a Queer and Disabled Social Work Associate working with Adults. I am passionate about strengths-based approaches to navigating mental health and healing. I believe that each person already possesses the tools they need and I am truly honored to be part of rich therapeutic relationships which bring those to the surface.

Our Therapists are Deidre Lafferty, LCSW; Mick Fredrickson, LCSW; Allison Dreshfield, LPC; Michelle La Casse, Professional Counselor Assoc.; Natalie Haight, CSWA; Autumn Acey, CSWA; and Connie Smith-Wells, CSWA. We help our clients feel accepted, understood, and supported so they can explore and organize their experiences and create new coping methods.

Clients work with me to cultivate emotional balance and resilient relationships, improve communication with self and others (shift from critical to compassionate), increase self-trust and authenticity, and build a toolbox of practices, skills, and resources to effectively address challenges such as anxiety, depression, emotional reactivity/numbness, dissociation, chronic pain, feeling stuck or isolated moving through a life-stage, or lacking purpose/meaning in life. I offer a holistic (body, heart, mind, spirit), open-minded, collaborative, compassionate, and consent-guided therapy process for clients' self-exploration and healing.

As your therapist, my compassion and understanding allows me to connect with you on a deeper level. This therapeutic relationship, starting from our first meeting, allows you to feel trusted, safe and hopeful in addressing your current or past issues. I am very passionate about helping you find solutions to overcome your obstacles so that you can reach your highest potential. I work with adults of all ages dealing with anxiety, depression, life-transitions, grief and loss, career and academic burn out, relationship issues, trauma and many other challenges.

Our approach to therapy is tailored toward each unique person, family or couple. We see people with difficulties in relationships, depression, anxiety, recovery from trauma, parenting issues, grief and loss issues, eating disorders and weight issues, chronic pain, career decisions and addictions. Our approach is a combination of traditional techniques and heart centered deep healing. Our approach geared toward finding the source of overwhelming feelings and making connections with current difficulties. Within this process we encourage healthy release of feelings which leads to healthier relationships and positive self esteem.

Greetings, As a neuro-informed therapist, I offer you state-of-the-art, evidence-based counseling and therapy supported by a deep understanding of the human condition. I understand how our brains and bodies react to stress, and link to our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I have the knowledge and the tools to empower you to feel better and achieve your goals.

When you walk through the doors of Transformative Health and Wellness you will find yourself in a center that is focused on whole-person care. We are here as unique and passionate clinicians to help you feel at ease about your healing process, create an individualized plan for your transformation experience, and collaborate to support you in changing your life. This is the place you come when you are ready for a more meaningful healing experience. We integrate the best techniques in mental health, physical wellness and psychedelic medicine to support healing and growth. If you are interested in working closely with a team, and feeling empowered in your own growth process, you’ve come to the right place. Transformative Health and Wellness is not solely here for those seeking ketamine assisted psychotherapy, we offer an array of services to myriad clients.

UPDATE: my caseload is full, waitlist room only. I will be out of office until 4/1, after which I will reply to inquiries. My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based. Together, we can identify your goals, whether they be to overcome certain fears, navigate stressors, learn to regulate your emotions, or simply to just feel better. We will create a roadmap for meeting these goals, and along the way, I offer myself as a kind and compassionate collaborator.

We are all unique individuals with our own personal struggles. This can often leave us feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to seek support. The thing we share as humans is a desire for happiness and health. I am here to support you with that journey. I will meet you where you are at and support the goals you lay out for yourself. I bring my diverse professional experiences along with eager curiosity and compassion to help you develop agency and cultivate the life you want.

The best way to reach us is EMAIL. Our therapists all counsel from a Christian perspective but we welcome clients of all faiths or those who are not connected with any faith. Penny Layne is accepting new adult clients for telehealth appointments only. She is client focused & trauma informed with a passion for assisting individuals in recognizing distorted thinking patterns & building self esteem. She is trained in attachment theory & family systems. Melissa has 30+ years of experience helping with stress, anxiety, relationship/intimacy issues, trauma, abuse, depression, life changes, grief/loss, eating disorders & career challenges

We all could use some support as we navigate through life’s many challenges and transitions. It is easy to feel overwhelmed and stuck, and go into survival mode. My goal is to assist each client in exploring their mind, body and emotions in order to deepen their awareness, gain insight and initiate growth while developing skills to no longer just survive, but thrive. I aim to create a warm, safe and supportive atmosphere, free from judgment. I intend to meet each person wherever they are at and explore whatever is alive and present in each session.

Jenna provides a client-centered approach to adult individuals & couples as a family systems trained therapist. She views therapy as an opportunity to collaboratively explore fundamental aspects of a person’s life & seeks to support clients in discovering their inner resources. Jenna honors clients as the expert in their experience & prioritizes connection and safety within the therapeutic relationship. In sessions, she operates from a trauma-informed lens & utilizes a non-pathologizing integrated model that draws from theories of narrative therapy, internal family systems (IFS), emotion focused therapy (EFT) & attachment theory.

I have been a licensed counselor since 1998. Areas of experience include working with children, adolescents and adults focusing on rebuilding and/or developing the ability to navigate life's challenges. I believe that all human beings are spiritual, biological and emotional and that healing comes from balancing these aspects of self. I use traditional talk therapies such as Contextual Family Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I also have pursued certification programs in Hypnotherapy, Neurolinguistic Programing, Professional Life Coaching and Neurobiofeedback as well as other continuing education courses required by NBCC and Oregon.

Welcome to support for the second half of life! If you are dealing with changing health, self-reinvention, or aging, you have found a therapeutic home. Meeting is convenient: You can see me at the Sage Center, at an Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing facility, or work by video or phone - I have provided telehealth since 2005. You can expect compassion based on 40-years experience including career and retirement counseling, LGBTQ advocacy and counseling, inpatient gero-psych, work at care facilities and work with first nations people in 3 countries will allow us to get to the issues quickly and with deep understanding.