Therapists in Bend, OR

Kelsey will work with you in a collaborative process in order to gain insight, and reach your full potential. Kelsey's goal as a therapist is to illuminate the patterns and processes that may be working against you and to support you in bringing about your own positive changes, both within yourself and in your relationships.

I am HOSTING a Small Therapy GROUP - "Coming HOME to the BODY After TRAUMA" - in SUMMER/FALL. Reach out with interest or questions! Welcome. I believe we are innately healing beings and internally have what we need to heal. Within each of us is a deep knowing of who we truly are, what really matters to us, and our life’s purpose. Yet, in this human life, we inevitably encounter traumas, and it's easy to lose our connection to the inner knowing of our hearts. We may feel lost, disconnected, unlovable, or angry. As a therapist, my intention is to join alongside you on your healing journey and help you reconnect to you.

We are a team of practitioners who specialize in therapy, counseling and mental healthcare for children, teens, adults, families and couples who are ready to heal and thrive now.

Calling all "imperfect perfectionists" in need of some relief! As a recovering perfectionist myself, I know first-hand how much distress we can create in our own lives. We hold ourselves to high (sometimes impossible) standards and often feel we are falling short. Anxiety and depression can follow - along with feelings of shame and guilt that we aren't as "good" or happy as we should be. It doesn't have to be so hard! We can work together to help you find joy and contentment by creating a loving, compassionate relationship with yourself.

**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING OHP & PACIFIC SOURCE CLIENTS WITH TELEHEALTH AVAILABILITY.** As a person, I believe that you are valuable and capable. I believe that, no matter your circumstances or experiences we can work together to create and achieve amazing goals and explore an environment for healing alongside developing skills for wholeness, resiliency, and even purpose. Trust, respect, and authenticity are central in the counseling relationship. I will work in a holistic and honest manner, with action-oriented modalities to treat individuals, couples, and teens with a multitude of backgrounds or diagnoses.

Please visit my business website: www.wolfordcounseling.com I am both a Licensed Professional Counselor(#C2212)and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#T0637) in the State of Oregon. I am often called 'down to earth' and 'realistic' by my current and past clients. this is my approach to therapy with Individuals, couples, families and youth. I concentrate on creating new, achievable goals with my clients. Communication and trust are at the heart of healthier relationships with oneself and with others and I have been effective in helping my clients find new levels of happiness and respect.

My passion has always been working with wounded hearts, helping those in broken and what seem like hopeless situations find light and meaning for their lives. I believe that trauma plays a major role in how we perceive the world and can greatly influence our choices and relationships. I have a passion for working with couples and believe that every marriage can be strengthened and thrive. I take a grace-filled, non-judgmental, collaborative approach to therapy and believe that every person, no matter their situation, can find healing and hope in the midst of their circumstances and I consider it a honor to walk alongside of you.

I work with couples who are experiencing interpersonal distress associated with negative cycles of communication and disconnection. I utilize Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy to help build insight into the attachment issues underlying each other's reactivity within the cycle. In addition, I address attachment trauma utilizing EMDR, Brainspotting and Internal Family Systems, helping to build understanding and compassion within the relationship.

24 years experience. Licensed Professional Counselor and Level III Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselor. I am a solution-focused therapist working with clients to find relief for current presenting issues and long-term maintenance of their overall well-being. I have worked as an independent therapist, clinical supervisor, consultant, and treatment program administrator, resulting in treating a wide range of clients and issues. My goal is to provide realistic and practical solutions that have potential for immediate application/results.

Hi! I am a psychologist who recently moved to Bend from Portland. I have been in practice for 15 years and really enjoy working with both individuals and couples who want something more from life. I am a transformational healer who believes in the power each of us holds to shape our own futures. Exploration and resolution of old patterns and blocks, as well as focused intention setting are primary areas of focus in my practice. I believe everyone has the power to heal from past hurts and traumas to lead richer, more fulfilling lives.

Accepting NEW clients. Everyone has a story, that should be heard, and have a space where their healing journey can begin. I aid to create a safe, non-judgement space and a therapeutic relationship for clients to share their story, process their pain, and find healing. I specialize in working with children (5+), teens (12+), women, and couples struggling with feeling stuck, behavioral issues, emotional regulation, anxious distress, depressed mood, grief/loss, postpartum issues, trauma, eating disorders, unhealthy body and food relationship, and communication issues and high conflict. I'm also a certified Brainspotting therapist.

Would you like to talk to someone that you can be open with and never judged? I hope I can be that person for you. No matter what your problems, we can figure it out together. First thing is first... We will work together to create a trusting relationship so that you feel supported and safe to work though the issues that bother you. I utilize a solution-based approach where we look to achieve your goals without judgment. This will enable you to take control of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I am always trying to work myself out of a job because that means that you feel good! Contact me with any questions.

I work with families, couples or individuals irrespective of diagnosis or the presenting problem. I'm interested in the person, not the label. From my perspective, psychotherapy is a collaboration. It has been referred to as the "talking cure" because it heals through conversation. Putting troubling thoughts, emotions, and memories into words enables them to be felt and understood more deeply, to be borne with greater resilience, and to facilitate wiser choices. And, the privacy, boundaries, empathy, and safety of the therapeutic relationship can enable even the most shameful and frightening feelings to be faced and worked through.

When working with clients I work from a holistic person centered approach to support the individual needs of clients and help them achieve meaningful growth and change in their lives. I work from somatic and expressive arts trauma informed and mindfulness based intervention methods; geared to support clients in processing and overcoming life traumas, such as sexual abuse; anxiety; depression; postpartum depression; infant mental health; pain management, emotional eating; grief/loss; emotional dysregulation; child/parent interactions. My role is to assist clients in their healing so that they may reclaim their lives.

I provide mental health therapy for individuals (18+) and couples who reside in Oregon. I offer a warm, supportive therapeutic relationship where we work together to address your hopes and fears. Through individual therapy, I will work with you to explore issues in your life that are limiting your ability to experience joy or reach your goals while guiding you towards recognizing and reconnecting with your whole self. Together, we can address what is going on in your life and your relationships so that you can find more peace, connectivity, and satisfaction.

"YOU CAN'T UNDERSTAND ANOTHER PERSON'S EXPERIENCE UNTIL YOU WALK A MILE IN THEIR SHOES." That's especially true regarding the thoughts and feelings that often surround deeply personal issues. My practice is informed by my own life experiences as well as a nuanced understanding of the complexity of human nature. Together we will build the degree of trust and rapport necessary for you to: identify maladaptive patterns, challenge negative beliefs, gain insight into past and present events and most importantly, use this information to create permanent positive change in your relationships and the way you think and feel about yourself.

I believe the key to having a good therapeutic outcome, is finding a therapist who you are compatible with. I have honed my skills over the years working with Individuals, Families, Couples, and Children. As a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, I have been specifically educated and trained in working with people on their relationships. My specialty is in treating depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and grief. As my client, you will unfold at your own rate. Therapy sessions will look different for each person, as we each have different needs. We will work together, towards your goals, in a safe and nonjudgemental place.

From teens to seniors, individuals or couples, from people searching for a little motivation or clarity in their life, to those in need of processing complex trauma, I am available to provide support for a broad range of needs and goals.

*Taking new clients in early November* Kay specializes in working with teens and adults who are working on finding out who they are. Their work focuses on equity and inclusion in the counseling relationship. They are social justice oriented and use a relational cultural approach. Kay also uses a mixture of cognitive behavioral therapy, collaborative problem solving, EMDR, and narrative therapy. They believe in a collaborative therapeutic process between client and counselor. Kay also works with families and offers group therapy.