"Through over 30 years of working with clients I have come to believe that the human spirit is amazingly resilient and capable of profound healing. It is my joy to assist you in breaking through from old barriers, and in healing earlier wounds to become all that you are here to be. Being a supportive ally in your journey to a full and meaningful life is a calling for me. Over the many years I have gathered many tools and approaches to help each unique person heal and transform in the ways that they need to. Welcome to this journey!"

"I offer body centered, mindfulness based therapy for individuals wanting to get at the source of their symptoms whether that be anxiety, depression, or relational difficulties."

"Are you at a point in your life in which you are ready for deep emotional healing? Many clients have shared that their work with me was effective in a way they have not experienced before. I provide an empowering healing process that enlists you as the greatest expert in your own healing process. With warmth, compassion, and acceptance, I help you feel more permission to be okay as you already are. I specialize in Mindfulness, Shadow Work®, and Radical Acceptance because I believe that these are the most effective therapeutic approaches for cultivating deep self-acceptance and self-compassion."

"If you are ready to make change, I am ready to assist you. With over 33 years providing therapy to individuals and families, deeper work can shorten treatment time and create lasting change. Is it time for you to create new stories about your life? I specialize and assist those suffering from traumatic events, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Women and families affected by alcohol use disorder are also welcome to my practice."

"Our life experiences sometimes negatively impact our unique patterns of sensing, thinking, feeling & responding. I provide strengths & evidence-based corrective experiences to help you alter habitual patterns of thinking or believing and teach lagging skills so that you can reach your highest potential. My 10 + years in community mental health, adoption, schools, & residential settings informs my work with children, adolescents, adults & families. I use CBT, Mindfulness, Positive Communication, Collaborative Problem Solving, Somatic, Expressive (art/play) & Neuro-developmental methods & coaching to support your growth and healing."

"If you are experiencing the challenges of addiction either as the substance abuser or the family member, I here to help. My work focuses on helping you begin to experience freedom from your addiction and the suffering that accompanies it. Learn a new approach to changing long standing habits, re-occuring stress, the pain of shame, guilt, and regret, and the sense of powerlessness and confusion inherent in the experience of addiction. Please reach out to experience real change in all these areas of your life."

"As a therapist with 40 years of experience, I've helped hundreds of people overcome their challenges. Whether it's anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, difficulty finding the right life partner, or loss and grief resulting from a separation or death, I have the counseling skills and experience to help you solve your problems. You don't have to feel stressed repeating old patterns that no longer work. Counseling with me can bring more joy and fulfillment into your life. I'm also specialized in and love working with couples. In addition I am trained in EMDR, a protocol for resolving trauma. "

"I welcome the opportunity to support adults and youth of all different backgrounds and beliefs across the cultural spectrum. I tailor my counseling "toolkit" to support your values and wellness goals. As a graduate of the respected mental health counseling program at Lesley University in Cambridge, MA, my foundation is research-driven, while also mind-body focused. I am informed by five years as a high school English teacher as well as twelve years of professional counseling. I especially love working with young people and parents, though I have experience in, and compassion for, the challenges and strengths of every stage of life."

"Imagine...what it would be like to know you're doing EXACTLY what you came here to do! I work as a somatic therapist and coach to discover ways to bring more passion, purpose, and meaning to your life. I aim to make each session an inspiring, motivating, positive, and ultimately valuable experience that will move you forward. The greatest discovery of my 17-year experience has been learning how to use the wisdom of the body and the transformative power of mindfulness and movement in my work."

"Therapy is an invaluable tool for gaining insight into painful experiences, transforming patterns that no longer serve you, and finding peace of mind. Whether you need help with a specific issue or a space to do ongoing healing work, having an objective and trusted guide to stand beside you can be essential. I offer a safe space for you to feel whatever is alive in you."

"I want you to feel seen and heard. Through compassion and empathic presence, I create a safe space for you to heal, grow and come to more self-understanding, self- awareness and most importantly, self-acceptance. Do you ever feel stuck in the same cycles of life? Do you ever feel like you know what you "should" do but somehow you continue to end up in the same patterns? We all have to navigate the complexities of our lives and sometimes it makes all the difference to have a professional therapist to help navigate it with you."

"Research shows the primary agent for positive change in counseling is the quality of the therapeutic relationship. I understand that sitting down with a relative stranger to discuss life concerns has the potential to be unsettling. My ability to quickly establish a genuine connection with my clients helps them to feel at ease while engaging in the therapeutic process. Coupling empathy, creativity, compassion evidenced-based practice, I address a variety of mental health issues including adjustment/life transitions, mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, PTSD, chronic pain, shame, adolescent and women's issues. I am a CDWF."

"I provide counselling services to adults of all ages who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, chronic pain, interpersonal difficulties, as well as workplace issues. I am trained to work with victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. My therapeutic approach involves open-minded and caring collaboration with my clients to help transform adversity into empowerment. I provide both brief and long-term therapy."

"If you are a potential client reading this right now, I already know that you are self-aware, intuitive, and hungry for change. Let's face it: life is hard and we can all benefit from having a solid support system. Together, we can help you realize your internal strengths and how to tap into them whenever life throws you something wild. "

""I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning to sail my ship" - Louisa May Alcott . My work is in service of women and girls as we navigate the challenges in life. Clients I serve are seeking to increase their choices and make meaning; they are on a healing journey using past and present challenges as compost that nourishes the gardens they are cultivating in their lives. I act as an ally and a guide while honoring each individual as the expert in themselves. I work most often with women who are dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship challenges, sexual abuse, and domestic violence."

"I am grateful for the opportunity to assist my clients as they explore their goals and resolve the barriers to their success and satisfaction in life. I provide career counseling and life coaching as an integral part of my services for clients working on mental health and life transition issues. I provide tools and strategies that are time-tested and effective. I will work with you on improving how you see and think about your situations and relationships, so that you may overcome or better manage any issues of concern."

"Hello there! My name is Amanda and I work as a private practice counselor in lovely Grants Pass Oregon! I work with a wide array of individuals from many different backgrounds, for many different reasons. I have completed training to work with clients in many different areas, such as Crisis and Trauma, Military Veterans, Active Service Members, and their Families, as well as Couples and Marriage Counseling, and treat everything from Depression and Anxiety to Addictions and Suicidal Thoughts. I really have a passion for this work, and equally enjoy working with people in any way I can."

"Self-actualization is the humanistic idea that we all move toward our highest potential. Easier said than done as most of us get stuck, face difficulties in life, or struggle with specific mental health issues. I am dedicated to integrative, goal-oriented counseling based on acceptance, compassion and deeper understanding of self in order to change limiting thoughts and behaviors, gain relief from suffering and move forward. The most important aspect of our work together is building a relationship based on trust and respect so that you can achieve the positive action YOU desire."

"I provide relationship counseling for kink and ethically non-monogamous couples and pods. My clients grow to empathize with themselves and their partner(s); implement non-violent communication and boundary setting; and identify values, needs, and goals. Clients seeking one-on-one counseling gain the insight to learn to cope with and stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety, mania, gender dysphoria, PTSD, and insomnia. I provide culturally competent care for QTPOC. Sessions are flexible with a choice of Telehealth (I can see anyone in Oregon), telephone, in-community, or in-home. "

"Are you feeling a sense of dissatisfaction with the way things are in your life right now? Maybe you find yourself feeling hopeless or wondering "is this as good as it gets?" Life presents us with a variety of challenges and it's normal to feel overwhelmed or inadequate at times. Therapy can help. I believe that everyone (and this includes you!) has the ability to create a life of meaning and purpose. If you are ready for your life to change, we can work together to move you toward the kind of life you desire."