Therapists in Deschutes County, OR

Accepting new clients as of April 2024. Real world counseling is compassionate, collaborative, and outcome oriented. I rely on evidenced-based therapeutic practices alongside holistic functional approaches. I specialize in modern men's issues, and I work with a variety of orientations. Real-world counseling is for all people. Together we can work towards a greater sense of wholeness and stability. Common concerns involve relationships and communication, sex and dating, attachment issues, substance use, process addictions, trauma, identity crisis, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, loneliness, anger, assertiveness, and weight loss.

Are you stuck in an endless loop of sexual addiction or reeling from the gut punch of an affair? Don't lose heart! I can help! Born from the trenches of personal struggle, my favorite work is with those who have been impacted by the trauma of sexual addiction, infidelity, and betrayal. Drawing strength and wisdom from my personal journey into sexual brokenness, together we will walk with truth and integrity into your story to discover the freedom, healing, and wholeness you long for.

Are you ...Anxious? ...Depressed? Does it seem that you are in constant conflict with your partner? Is there a growing distance in your relationship? Do you seem to be in perpetual turmoil with your children? Are you hurting and life is just not what you had hoped it would be? Make an appointment with me today so we can begin the process of reconnecting you with your strengths, dreams and hopes. What you had envisioned for your life may still be possible. I look forward to working with you toward that future.

Welcome, we are so glad you found us. We all encounter challenges on our life journeys. Some are more challenging than others. Sometimes we feel stuck… unsure of our pathway from where we are to where we wish to be. The Catalyst Team was assembled to help you through the most challenging parts of your journey, helping you shine a light on your situation, ignite your spark of inspiration, and supporting you as your spark grows into a stronger flame. In this compassionate, accepting, and supportive space, we respect your unique experience, understanding that no two paths are the same.

Though I am licensed as an MFT for 40 years in good standing with California I practice exclusively as a Life Coach or Personal Coach. With extensive training and years of successful practice I am devoted to serving your needs, wants and concerns. My commitment is helping to identify whats troubling you and how to make your life better. As compassionate listener and an active participant in therapy process, meaningful change is possible with respect for your uniqueness. Moving forward in your own time and way whether its trauma, depression, anxiety or something else, I am here for you.

It seems we are taught the same general A+B+C equals health, but it’s not that simple. When we find ourselves somewhere in between angry, hurt, ashamed, confused, chaotic, and in pain; there is nothing general about it. By choice or force we have been opened and we find ourselves agonizingly and explicitly pulled in multiple directions at once. These tensions are unavoidable in life and are a part of the human experience. At times we can deal with this on our own, at others we need help raising what we cannot yet see within that offers to not just manage our obscured ailments, but to transcend and operate outside them with others.

Making the decision to go to a counselor/psychotherapist is a true act of courage. I honor you for taking this courageous step. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with all types of addictions ie alcohol,drugs,sex,food,gambling. I view addictions in a broader sense to include self defeating thought patterns, love/relationship addiction, hoarding, internet use, procrastination. Addictions are about avoiding pain and getting trapped in a repetitive cycle of thoughts and behaviors that result in more pain and regret. I provide my clients with a roadmap to follow as they seek to reclaim their self-esteem, integrity and joy.

I take a reality therapy/person-centered approach towards helping clients meet their emotional and mental health needs. My goal as a therapist is to provide a therapeutic environment where clients can safely explore barriers that impede their physical and emotional well-being.

My psychology and counseling practice is the expansion of identities through awareness and compassion not just solving problems. Your journey has been one with twists and turns and taking the first step to contact me may feel uncertain. Given life can feel like a maze, I make our initial contact straightforward as possible. For 25 years I’ve helped people clear the way to the freedom of their true nature in psychotherapy as well as hypnotherapy. I’ve worked as a crisis worker in ERs, to chief auditor for mental health services in Silicon Valley, to developing a successful counseling training center focused on mindfulness

I've been helping people with the "hard stuff" for a long time. I decided to work in the field of domestic violence in 1998 by way of intervention programs for both men and women who were convicted of an assault or who self identified as wanting to end their use of abuse with their loved ones. I opened my own business in 2000 specializing in anger management, domestic violence, parent education for children and teens, co-parenting education, and a program for parents who were convicted of abuse or neglect. I became a mediator in 2014 and I have conducted thousands of child custody, parenting plan, and family conflict mediations.

"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.

Hello, my name is James, and I believe that relationships and connection are at the core of healing. I address trauma through a blend of cognitive, emotional, and somatic approaches to empower my clients to transform their relationship with themselves and their past. My clients often live life with an emphasis on adventure and spend time in the outdoors. They might live life at a fast pace and are seeking a holistic roadmap to a more balanced life, grappling with issues like anxiety, depression, and unresolved trauma.

New Priorities Family Services is a non-profit Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Program locally operated by dedicated staff and clinicians in Redmond, Oregon. New Priorities Family Services is dedicated to the rights of children, adolescents and adults to grow and develop as healthy, happy, successful and contributing individuals

If you are looking to start, continue or deepen your healing journey we may be a good fit. Trauma can impact us in many ways that we may or may not even be aware of. If you are struggling with symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, relational issues, or confusion about your lived experience you are the type of person I've worked well with throughout my career. If you are motivated to make actual change, learn more about yourself & what you've been through, and are seeking a caring, supportive, educated, and experienced counselor feel free to reach out today for a free initial consult.

I offer Telehealth and in person counseling sessions. I have 25 years of mental health and addiction experience working with children, teenagers, couples, adults, and families. I use a Family Systems approach to treatment including a variety of modalities with special focus on teaching the art of mindfulness called dialectical behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. I have successfully helped clients to resolve serious life problems, return to optimal functioning, meet personal and career goals, improve many intimate relationships, and to help persons to build new life skills necessary for self improvement.

When pain lingers long enough or becomes greater than our ability to keep pushing forward, we finally become willing to do whatever it takes to get relief. Psychological and emotional distress affects our sleep, our eating behaviors, use of alcohol and other drugs, our well-being, and our ability to function at home, work, and in our relationships. We're often plagued by fear, anxiety, anger, frustration, confusion, depression, self-doubt, failure, hopelessness, and even total despair.

Life can be stressful and we're not always prepared for the challenges that come our way. That's where therapy comes in, to help you grow in the face of challenge and find new possibilities instead of feeling stuck. If you choose to work with me our goals would be two-fold: to reduce unwanted experiences (pain, avoidance, shame, etc.) and increase desirable ones (ease, joy, increased daily functioning, etc.) We would build trust and safety to help you experience yourself with more compassion. And within a safe and trusting relationship, a great deal is possible.

I suppose every client is the "ideal" in the sense that each person brings a unique story worthy of dignity, grace, and respect. By the time a person walks into my office, he/she is usually exhausted, confused, empty, and/or feeling hopeless and alone. Not all, but many of the folks I see want to be known, understood, and accepted. Most believe the lie that "if people really knew me, what I think about, what I've done, or what's been done to me, they would not love me, accept me or want me their lives." I enjoy helping people experience the freedom grace can give and the hope it has to offer.

I believe that every person is created in the image of God, is uniquely designed and can obtain optimum mental health if they are willing to put forth the effort. I utilize many methods of counseling including a client-centered talk therapy approach, family systems theory, cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR.