Therapists in Corvallis, OR

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.

As a systems oriented psychotherapist, I believe that we are connected to and affected by those around us. Our families of origin, communities,cultures,workplaces and families of choice impact our lives and sense of self. Relationships and experiences we have had in the past influence who we are and how we relate to the world. To live with the greatest joy and productivity we must heal past relational traumas and bring to consciousness effects they have had in our lives. By doing so, we are free to make thoughtful choices about how we live our lives and relate to others.

I believe that each person is unique and should be treated with respect, acceptance, and honesty. My theoretical approach is called Theoretical Integrationism, which simply means that I base therapy on several different models that I believe to be the most accurate and helpful. Specifically, I hold to Person-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Psychodynamic approaches. As a person-centered therapist, I work to help people accept themselves as the unique, valuable persons they are. I see my role as collaborative, working alongside my clients to help them become more satisfied with their selves and with their lives.

MY PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL. Are you tired of not getting lasting results from years of counseling? I welcome you into my practice with your emotional, relationship and/or addiction issues. By being in tune with you, I provide emotional safety, assuring that you are being heard. My road map for healing starts with stabilizing your current situation. Then we explore your symptoms, life story, repetitive patterns and what outdated beliefs might be operating at the center of your issues. Then I guide you to gently release the stories and the frozen emotions that hold the old beliefs in place.

I appreciate you taking the time to learn about me & consider working together. Licensed as a clinical psychologist since 2006, I've accompanied adults, teens, & older adults through many situations & feelings - including anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, relationship issues, parenting, aging, substance use, & navigating neurodivergence (attention deficit & autistic spectrum disorders). My goal is that you gain a better understanding of the situation and yourself, implement new strategies and skills to successfully manage the transition, and emerge with greater confidence to journey through future life events.

Welcome! All of us come to a time in our lives where we want to talk to someone. In a safe place to process our thoughts and feelings, while using self-compassion and nonjudgment. To come to a deeper understanding of our behaviors, emotions, and ideas, or what the root may be. We then develop our sense of clarity and pleasures in life. We cooperatively define the direction of your counseling session and goals. We are all unique in our humanity, as our situations and experiences are all different yet the same. And at the beginning of each day, we can all conclude "I am enough".

I offer empowered and embodied therapy for folks seeking to transform challenges and distress into a catalyst for deep healing. My approach is warm, real, relatable, and comes with a sense of humor. I specialize in work with complex trauma, anxiety, grief, codependency, radical self-love, and self-acceptance. I am EMDR trained. Coming from a blended family that is White, Black, Latinx, and Jewish, I am committed to questioning identity dynamics, power, privilege, and positionality. I am dedicated to social justice and will support you in using your personal healing to work towards collective liberation and social change.

I AM Accepting NEW - CLIENTS. I use an Integrated Holistic Mind-Body Approach: Neurocounseling, Positive Psychology, Somatic Psychotherapy, Neurotherapy bio-feedback, CBT, etc. I work with clients to develop individualized treatment action plans to resolve difficulties, address challenges, & focus on achieving goals. I specialize in Anxiety / Stress / Trauma; Relationship Dynamics & Communication Skills; Life & Career Direction; Transition Management; Depression; Grief & Loss. I assist in gaining knowledge & answers, forming new behaviors, overcoming barriers, support healing & development, & in creating positive relationships.

I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy. I use my expertise to help you gain new perspective, identify and overcome barriers, cope with life transitions, cultivate self-compassion, and develop skills to create a life worth living. Together, we will find your strengths and bolster resilience. Providing warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative support is at the core of my practice. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, adjusting to parenthood, relationship concerns, trauma, identity exploration, and multicultural concerns. I have extensive experience working with young adults.

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.

For many clients I work with, this feels familiar... You're idealistic and driven, sometimes to the point of perfectionism or inner criticism. You give to others with little left for yourself. You work hard, but feel like you should do more. You think and feel deeply, yet it's difficult to contain it all. You ask life's big questions, but end up with more uncertainty than direction. You feel stuck between the past and future, and you're unsure of next steps... Maybe you're experiencing anxiety or depression, navigating relationships or career, seeking or building your identity, or healing from family conflict or relational trauma.

I believe that lasting change is rooted in self-acceptance and becoming more connected with one's emotions and experience. With 25 years providing psychotherapy, my goal is supporting you in becoming more familiar with and at ease with yourself. I listen carefully to what you have to say and help you understand the dynamic patterns of your life and relationships. Together we will identify and resolve underlying conflicts which impair the quality of your life. We can create meaning from your life experiences, setting the stage for a happier, more peaceful future.

Currently accepting new IHN clients. The time to come to counseling with me is when you feel stuck. You might be experiencing sadness or feel anxious.I work with people facing stressful family dynamics,relationships issues trauma and life transitions. I believe people possess within themselves all they need to facilitate change and healing.I am a trained EMDR therapist.

Hello You! Welcome to this brief introduction about me and the modality I use. My hope in working with you, is to help you liberate extreme emotions, restore trust in yourself to live in balance, harmony, and wholeness. So many of us are living in overwhelm, anxiety, depression, and relationship conflicts; it is time to become emotionally whole and connected to others. This is an inside job, and it is worth it to be reflective, to see why you do the things you do and feel the emotions you do. The work is hard and ultimately worth, you are worthy of this journey to a fuller connection to your true self and those you love.

Are you seeking support coping with a difficult time in your life, adjusting to changes, healing from trauma, dealing with a difficult work situation, balancing responsibilities, or grieving a loss? Do you want to create fulfilling relationships in which your needs are met? Have you found that your coping strategies are not working as well as they used to? Maybe you feel limited in some way and want to break free. Allow me to offer you a safe space to explore your struggles and assist in creating a healing path. I will listen to you and place great value on understanding your unique needs.

Finding a deeper connection to self, others, and life events is part of the work we will do together. Coming into an awareness of your own thoughts and developing compassionate understanding of yourself fosters a loving kindness practice that can go with you into any situation. It also will help you create ease in your body and mind that begins to put a pause on past or future thinking. And as we begin to learn how to drop into the present moment with what is we begin to bring the wonderment of life back into our realty.

I use a person-centered approach to therapy. This means that I believe people are resourceful, capable of self-understanding, and are able to make the changes that they desire. By building a relationship based on respect, genuineness, and empathetic understanding I strive to create an environment where clients can work towards the growth and change they desire as I offer encouragement, support and constructive feedback along the way.

My ideal client is someone who has realized they keep tripping over the same life problem or unpleasant situation. This individual wants to find out how to do something different to create a positive change in their life.This discovery process might involve some testing, or might be stand alone therapy, but will require effort from both of us. I enjoy a challenge and expect the therapy process to be collaborative whether struggling with a life change, starting over, or dealing with a loss. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, and sexual abuse are areas of experience, utilizing individual or group format.

I have over 25 years of experience working with individuals with depression or anxiety or who have experienced trauma or grief. Check out my website at philomathcounseling.com for more information and give me a call or send me an email.