Therapists in Albany, OR

I like helping individual clients with depression, trauma, communication, self-esteem, and academic/career issues. Most of the clients I work with had been thinking about getting help for a long time, but either wanted to try and deal with it themselves or thought counseling was only for other people. I know talking about mental health still carries a stigma for some and I respect the courage of everyone who moves past that stigma to enter my office.

Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or hopeless? My role as your counselor is to provide you with an environment where you can share your concerns and feelings safely. I strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect. I will serve you with kindness, respect, honesty and professionalism. Trust is essential to the counseling relationship. I understand that trust is something that develops over time and I make it my priority to gain your trust through listening, being authentic, non-judgmental, affirming, and empathetic.

Some seasons of life are more difficult than others; through these difficult times I look to honor your story, while valuing who you are. My primary specialty is grief and loss counseling, where I offer safety, warmth and empathy to aid you in the healing process. I also love working with college students, and specialize in concerns surrounding identity development. I work with clients ages 24-50 and have experience with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, childhood abuse, trauma, life transitions, lack of confidence, perfectionism or stress-management. I am also a trained EMDR therapist.

Are you feeling overwhelmed or facing a difficult transition in your life? I provide counseling to individuals and couples. I specialize in working on couple’s relationship issues and individuals wanting to bring harmony and stability into their lives. I am a licensed social worker with more than 10 years of experience working with couples and families. Con mucho gusto atiendo a las familias que hablan español.

Through a safe and trusting client- therapist relationship individuals will gain strategies and knowledge to managing symptoms, improving thoughts, behaviors, relationships, communication, self-esteem in order to become their best selves.

I know how hard it can be to make that first call or to find the right therapist for you. If you're struggling or just need someone to talk to, I would be happy to spend some time sorting through whatever is troubling you. I welcome folx from all walks of life and who are dealing with various mental health concerns. I want to work alongside you, exploring your strengths and values to help you better cope with life's ups and downs. I use an integrated approach to help you achieve your goals.

I provide individual psychotherapy to adults and adolescents, helping with a wide range of issues. I work with couples and families as well.

Are you struggling with a relationship? Feeling anxious, stuck or depressed about life challenges? Want to feel better? There are many different aspects of a person's life that play a role in who they are and how they function. Whatever the issue, I will provide a safe, non-judgmental, collaborative therapy environment where you can feel supported, experience hope, healing and growth.

Hey there! Finding a therapist is an act of bravery. You are halfway there right now! I look forward to meeting you right where you are with compassion and an eagerness to hear your story. Do you find yourself having difficulty with overthinking, obsessive thinking, difficulty relaxing or feeling like you cannot shut your brain off? Maybe, you even have panic attacks. Are you living with an obsession and preoccupation with your body/body image? How are you showing up in relationships? Do you often feel convinced that as soon as you "get your life together" then you will be content? Let's talk, and see if we can find some peace.

Struggles at home, work, school, or church can lead to frustration and doubt. There are ways that you can move from surviving through life to really have peace with life. People find that the increased frustration effects their life in ways of lost focus, broken relationships, discomfort in crowds, and loss of confidence to name a few. These all lead to the anxiety which makes one believe there is no escape. Do you find that you continue to feeling as if nothing will change? Do you find that many years of therapy have led to no results?

I am moving to a cash pay only practice due to the increased issues around billing. Together we will create a warm, compassionate, and understanding environment. The goal is for our time together to be in the no judgment zone by gaining skills in radical acceptance. I have developed a unique approach through building the therapeutic relationship to work with individuals struggling with stress, relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma response, and self- harm. My clinical experience, calm demeanor, and aspiration for trust, help build meaningful relationships with clients through exploration of life choices.

I believe our capacity to connect, both with ourselves and with those we love is vital to our happiness. When we are in a state of disconnection, we can feel anxious, isolated, empty, and depressed. I get this, and feel its my job to provide a safe place where you can trust, feel respected and cared for, in the process of therapy. I understand its difficult to feel worried, discouraged, and overwhelmed by everyday challenges. We all have suffered in silence, waiting for things to get better, because seeking help may seem too scary....I want to help.

As of 4/25/24, I have many new openings as I switch to a new company on May 1st, please call Mid Valley Counseling to learn more, using the number listed here. Are you in need of support? Do you need someone to fully listen and share with you in your difficult issues or life experiences? Whether it's depression, anxiety, grief or a difficult life transition, sharing and working through painful feelings can be very healing. I can help with relationship difficulties as well as learning to have healthy boundaries.

We all become (at some point) shackled to a stuck version of ourselves. Being vulnerable enough to choose something other than our perfectly practiced persona can seem ~impossible. Is your ~asker too broken to learn another way? It takes courage to recreate, redefine, and let go of what doesn't work! "I Don't Know," become very important words when we choose to sail the rough seas...and yet, the risk can be so beautiful. It becomes excruciatingly clear that the pain of staying where we are, must become more acute than leaping into something wonderfully new!

Are you coming for help with adjusting to a life transition, healing trauma, grieving a loss, coping with a diagnosis, or not quite getting to what your life is all about? Our work begins with my deeply listening to what brings you into therapy. Deep listening can be so healing in itself. I am strength-based, collaborative and practical.

I believe everyone deserves to be content/happy in life and in their relationships. At times, this can be challenging and people tend to get "stuck." Asking for help can be hard, but so rewarding when you take the risk to change and build awareness. With professional skills, loads of compassion, and a collaborative effort I can definitely help adults, teenagers, and families in figuring out how to get "unstuck" and enjoy their lives to the fullest. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, grief, depression, and PTSD. I particularly like working with clients, helping them free themselves from the trauma of the past.

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.

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 am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specialized in working with Teenage Girls and Women. Being a Social Worker means that I believe that people are best understood in relation to their environment and that all people are capable of change. I place high value on providing professional, ethical and informed counseling practices.