Therapists in Newberg, OR

I am accepting new clients! In certain circumstances, seeking counsel from a professional becomes imperative. Although family and friends offer well-intentioned support, their reassurances such as 'don't worry about it' or 'everyone experiences this occasionally' may not suffice. What sets therapy apart is its unwavering focus on the individual. Personally, I adhere to a gradual approach, recognizing that the cornerstone of therapy lies in nurturing a strong therapeutic alliance between the therapist and the client. My practice extends to adolescents, families, couples, and individuals.

If you are looking for confidential, professional and respectful counseling, you have come to the right place. If you have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship or family struggles... our group of qualified therapists will work with you on improving areas of your life so you gain control. Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. We will work with you to better understand and resolve challenges in your life and help you discover what may be holding you back from experiencing a fulfilling and meaningful life.

My clients are often those keenly aware of the complex time we live in, and are interested to understand what is keeping them from having the vibrant life they seek. You are doing "all the right things," and yet you continue to feel unfulfilled, anxious - in your relationships, sex life, in your work. You might feel stuck creatively. You feel distant, or at odds with your physical body. You'd like to know your story more fully, to understand how past experiences and cultural conditioning have impacted you, and to give your story voice, so you can express yourself - in relationships, work, art - from a place of deeper authenticity.

Currently Accepting NEW clients in person (McMinnville) and Telehealth. Welcome. Thank you for taking the time to get to know me and for taking time to care for yourself. Take a deep breath, seeking therapy services is brave so if this is as far as you go, well done- but I do hope you choose to stay! Therapy can be hard work so I'm not afraid to bring a touch of humor and a little bit of sass to keep things moving!

Reaching out for help in a constantly changing world takes courage. Changes can be both overwhelming and exciting. You need to know you are not alone. As your therapist, I will partner with you to help find solutions and meaning in the uncertainty you are facing. Emotional distress and relational conflict are common human experiences. I invite you on this journey of self-discovery. I offer you hope and acceptance right where you are. I believe you are wired with resiliency and have the capacity to face life head-on.

Over the years what I consistently hear from individuals who come to my office is that they are looking for a place to not just understand why they feel the way they do, but to also get help making changes so they can live more abundently. Often times distress comes not just from the past, but also from not understanding why events that happened sometimes years ago are still impacting them today. More than this, they want to both discover and be aided toward making changes necessary to have a more fulfilling life.

I am passionate about helping couples strengthen their bond and feel comfortable & secure sharing their vulnerabilities with each other. I work with couples, individuals, and families experiencing relationship distress, anxiety, depression, or trauma. I have been married for over 30 years to a Lieutenant/Paramedic in the fire service, a mother of two grown children, and have more than thirty years of experience working with teens and adults in medical and Christian-based settings. I understand the impact a stressful career and busy lifestyle have on people, their marriages, and their families.

I am passionate about well-being. For some, that might mean healing from trauma or growth into the person you want to become. It might mean understanding how to have a happier, healthy relationship with a parent, partner or child. I believe that every person is worthy of a life that is fully-alive and I am dedicated to partnering with people in their journey toward their vision of well-being. I provide clients with a safe, confidential and affirming environment in which they can explore their story, consider what is meaningful to them, cultivate their personal strengths and apply new insights and growth.

Maybe, you're looking for help with a personal life issue, relationship issues, or you want to work through the pain of past hurts or the grief of a significant loss? Counseling provides the opportunity for healthy change, personal growth and healing. I work from an integrated cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approach. My focus is on helping clients gain insight and change thoughts and actions, so they may better understand their problems and find healing from life's hurts, restore health to relationships, and develop helpful solutions to life's challenges. I work with individuals, couples, and families, adults and children.

I work well with individuals looking for a compassionate relationship to explore their inner worlds with curiosity. Common challenges that work well with my approach include anxiety, depression, grief, negative self-talk/harsh inner-critic, relational issues, family of origin issues, perfectionism, and trauma. I am a good fit if you are looking for someone to listen intently and empathically, support you in self-discovery and engage in meaning-making. I have in-depth experience working with highly sensitive people, healthcare workers and others in helping professions, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and neurodiversity.