Therapists in Ashland, OR

Do you feel stuck, confused, exhausted and hopeless that life can get better for you? Do you seek to find more peace, joy, maybe more intimacy? I am a European-born therapist with close to two great decades of counseling individuals and couples challenged with life stressors and transitions, trauma, lack of intimacy, relationship issues, self-esteem and image, mood, focus, grief, addictions... Over the years I have successfully supported youth, adults, couples and families from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds. Please note, the demand for services can be overwhelming, I try to respond to each inquiry if at all possible.

I believe that you are the greatest expert on your life. I am merely here to help you unpack the layers to meet maximum potential and lead a life of meaning.

I earned my Master's degree from a holistically oriented clinical mental health counseling program at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts - one of the most comprehensive programs of its kind. Since earning my degree I have provided counseling across a variety of settings including non-profit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, hospitals, employee assistance and now in private practice. Locally here in the Rogue Valley I have worked for both Asante and Jackson County Mental Health. At the latter location I trained the RN staff in counseling skills and fellow counselors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

I am honored to serve as a guide on your journey towards growth and healing. I understand the courage it takes to take the first step, so it's important to me to co-create a safe and compassionate space for you to express yourself, and achieve the life goals you desire. I'm inspired to work with diverse groups of people, and those struggling with issues of childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, multi-racial challenges, adoption and attachment difficulties, as well as spiritual concerns. Although the healing path is not always easy, it can be profoundly rewarding and transformational.

I counsel from a place of compassion and inclusivity and strive to create an environment in which all feel welcome. I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties, as well as those who have experienced trauma and complex trauma. I am passionate about holistic mental health, using practices that are both evidenced based and integrative.

Alternatives increase our choices in life. Alternative psychotherapy considers all aspects of living, including work, lifestyle and spiritual practice, as well as thoughts and feelings, in healing our mind, body and spirit.

Bridges to Well-Being is a group behavioral health practice serving individuals, couples, and families. We offer in person and virtual behavioral health.  Bridges to Well-Being is dedicated to serving community members throughout Oregon with a physical location in the Rogue Valley. We care for people in a holistic manner; taking into consideration your cultural and spiritual beliefs, your financial and resource needs and what is most meaningful for you at this time in your life. Our clinical team consists of a diverse group of licensed behavioral health clinicians who offer evidence based-practices to encourage outcome change.

I am passionate about being there for others helping them discover their strengths, build their resilience and increase their joy. My approach is client-centered and focuses on empathy, compassion, and being there for others so they feel truly seen. My hope is to meet clients where they are in each moment and help them find their inner strength to be their truest self. I am a wife, mother, and survivor of infertility that can relate to the struggles and joys of parenting and navigating relationships. I love to support parents, children, women and couples as they try to find their way during challenging times.

Perry Collonge is a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in the states of Oregon and California. For over 10 years, he has worked with clients struggling with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, low self esteem, and relationship dysfunction. He has helped clients overcome social anxiety, codependency, obsessive behavior, and addiction. He also has experience with clients who are processing grief and loss, life transitions, and existential issues.

I now offer Psilocybin Experiencing and Micro Dosing. Research has shown and I have seen treatment resistant addiction conditions respond rapidly to psilocybin treatment, often in one session! I also provide assistance in dealing with what triggers your cravings, repair of relationships, and healing of traumas that resulted from using or may have contributed to beginning using in the first place. I also work with complicated grief from the loss of a loved one to overdose, suicide, or other traumatic losses. I have over 50 years of personal recovery.

I aim to serve people devoted to growing themselves and their communities. I often support clients working in helping professions, such as health care, education, non-profits, community services, and therapeutic programs. I can empathize with the demands of simultaneously being a parent, professional, and serving people in crisis. Many of us are 'wounded healers' in our own right, coping with inner struggles while caring for those around us. Healing occurs as we bravely confront our own inner difficulties, and that is a process I am passionate about supporting.

At the core of each person, I believe there is an innate basic goodness and predilection for health. Throughout our lives, trauma, difficult experiences, life transitions, and challenges can create barriers to accessing this innate health. These experiences can leave us feeling, lost, confused, anxious, or just stuck in our own minds. Imagine walking a confusing forrest path, and wondering where to turn next. In my practice, I aim to be your guide along that path. As a counselor, I help you navigate the process of getting to know yourself more deeply and act from a place of health and authenticity.

One of the most basic and comforting aspects of therapy is the fact that you will have a partner on your journey. In my office we will sit together as we create a partnership built on trust and mutual concern. We can work to address your concerns. Perhaps you’re struggling with a relationship, either personal or professional. Our work will seek to find solutions to the problem. Some issues require learning how to work through them-like loss. There may be trauma that needs to be released. Also of concern for many are life transitions such as moving, becoming a senior, empty nesting, retirement, etc.

Humans are capable of accomplishing amazing feats. We all struggle with challenges, many of which present an awesome opportunity for adaptation, introspection, and growth. It is natural to seek support and counsel to navigate these challenges. I am honored to partner with clients in achieving their goals for unearthing new clarity, learning new coping tools, healing past hurts, and generally feeling better. Much of my experience comes from working with grief, chronic illness, chronic pain, dementia, depression, anxiety and life transitions such as death, birth, and divorce.

I create a warm and welcoming environment where people can heal and grow. It is my role as a therapist to help explore, guide, and walk alongside people as they let go of old patterns and embrace moving towards creating an intentional life that is full of meaning and mindfulness. The client is the expert and already holds the wisdom they seek within them, and I can help them learn how to tap into their own inner wisdom and resources. I work with clients to collaboratively identify solutions, process and reframe life experiences, and to promote a deeper sense of confidence, self-love, and insight.

I specialize in working with adult individuals with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and work issues, though it is my privilege to work with a wide range of people.

Existing in the world today is challenging on its own, now add depression, anxiety, panic attacks, interpersonal and family relationship concerns, money and health issues, etc. This makes daily functioning sometimes seem like an impossible task. It is within my personal belief that every individual has the ability to manage these symptoms and thrive in the world, we just sometimes need additional support. This is where therapy comes in. I provide a nonjudgemental approach to helping my clients achieve overall wellness so that happiness and joy don't just feel like a distant thought.

My clients come from diverse backgrounds and are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and substance abuse. They are looking for a counselor who supports them in creating real change in their daily lives. They engage in counseling to understand themselves and appreciate their innate goodness and well being. They seek contentment and an experience of inner freedom

Currently accepting new clients. We promise to return all calls and emails and if FourEight isn't the right fit for your needs, help you identify a care approach that does, free of charge. We strive to be your partner on the path to wellness!