Therapists in Ashland, OR

I want you to feel seen and heard. Through compassion and empathic presence, I offer 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.

I have been working with children, teens, families and couples for almost 33 years. I provide a safe environment, creating a space for you to feel heard, work on issues brought to the session and manage whatever life lessons need to be learned. I work with clients who have experienced physical & sexual abuse ,grief, loss, separation & divorce, reunification, parenting issues, anger, PTSD, self injurious behaviors, ADHD, domestic violence, depression, critical incidence response, suicide and veterans issues.

After 28 years in the field, I have found that the process of change in therapy can be deep and lasting. I respect each individual for who they are and where they are in their personal development. I am intrigued and curious about how we as human beings can flourish and find richness in our lives. I employ many different ways that help you achieve this wholeness in your life. I am a specialist in couples work, anxiety reduction, and helping men, women, couples and families to find the path to a life of integrity and joy.

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.

You are struggling with deep internal pain; maybe you are not sure what "to do" with it, perhaps you feel stuck or completely overwhelmed. The challenges that arise from this pain are not your fault. The problem is not you; it never was. This is not a flaw, but an organically created protective system designed to keep you safe. You may believe something is wrong with you, perhaps you believe you are flawed or less than others who "have it all together and figured out." Perhaps you are feeling frustrated and irritated that this is your life. There is hope for you, there is a way through this dark time, there is more available.

I provide modern, compassionate psychotherapy for adults and college age individuals. My approach helps you think about your thinking, align your life with your values and leave behind unhelpful patterns of behavior. I draw from mindfulness based therapies, resulting in less emotional reactivity and a higher quality of life. For next steps head to my website sarahverducci.com and fill out a new client interest form.

I strongly believe that all humans can reach an optimum state of health. An essential part of achieving this often involves addressing limiting habitual patterns of behavior or belief systems as well as learning skills to optimize healthy relationships. I seek to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment in which clients can identify their own answers and achieve tangible results. This can occur both in individual sessions as well as with the collaboration of family members. My practice has lead me to work with youth, young adults, adults, and families facing some very challenging life situations and internal struggles.

Remembering what your last therapist told you, “diets don’t work” interrupts your cycling thoughts that you should skip a meal today. No matter how little you have eaten or how much you have exercised, you never felt thin enough to fit into those expensive designer jeans saved for when you lose a little weight. You’ve already tried everything from restricting the kinds of food you eat by cutting out carbs and sugar to going paleo. Since you grew up watching your mom diet and make negative comments about her body, it makes sense that you have imagined that eating "clean" or "healthy" would give you a sense of security.

I have a deep and long standing belief that all people have the capacity to heal, grow and transform and feel honored to be with people through this process. Life can be hard, and we can all benefit from extra support as we move toward the life, relationships, and experiences we want. In our work together, you can expect to be treated with respect and as the expert in your own life. There are many ways to move toward healing and we’ll work together to find the approaches that work best for you.

Are you a teen or young adult in need of guidance navigating difficult emotions and life transitions; who struggles with depression or anxiety, connection to others, or could use a neutral perspective and someone to talk to? Are you the parent of a child who acts out, has difficulty in school or trouble with social relationships? Is your family having a hard time adapting to big life changes, such as divorce or loss. Everyone wants to feel safe and supported while going through challenges. I help kids, teens, and young adults explore different ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving to increase awareness and improve functioning.

Are you ready to infuse your life with vibrancy, joy, and deeper meaning? With over two decades of experience as a somatic therapist and coach, I'm dedicated to helping individuals like you unlock their full potential. My unique approach, rooted in mindfulness, movement, and the body's innate wisdom, has led to transformative breakthroughs for countless clients. In our sessions, I will empower you with newfound clarity, purpose, and a sense of direction. Together, we will create tangible strategies that will guide you toward a life of greater fulfillment.

I work with clients skillfully to safely facilitate access to their own natural wisdom. I work specifically to craft the interpersonal space that supports growth in my clients. You may feel somehow broken, incomplete, or even bewildered. I remember these feelings from my own experience of healing and I use these experiences and vulnerabilities to guide my work as a therapist. Though the relationship is based on unconditional acceptance, my clients undergo remarkable transformation. I provide the skills of expert listening, empathy, clear boundaries, and genuineness to my clients.

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.

It is a great honor to travel alongside a person who has decided to embark upon a path of discovery, whether wanting to understand issues regarding relationships, what drives reactions, achieving growth and healing, coping with grief & loss, or the aging process. I believe that we are all capable of transforming old beliefs into new freedoms, and of moving beyond the patterns we have developed in the past as a response to our surroundings. If we choose to work together, I am committed to working collaboratively with you to help you achieve your goals.

It takes great courage and strength to reach out for support. All trauma requires attending to and healing, especially if you experienced early life trauma. Our bodies and brains store memories of our early experiences, creating patterns which affect our sense of self and our relationship patterns in adult life. Your unique healing journey includes a therapeutic process, ideally a collaborative one; collaboration that honors you and ensures your best possible outcome. Partnering with a trauma sensitive practitioner in a process of exploration and discovery will connect you to your own innate wisdom. This is what we will do together.

I work with people who are done living their lives in denial and misery; they're sick with an addiction and are afraid that there is no way out. I support people to find their unhealed wounds so that they can recover.

I have been a psychotherapist for over 30 years, so my practice has both depth and breadth. I have much experience working with depression and anxiety, addictions and recovery, all types of trauma, and relationship issues of all kinds. I welcome LGBTQ+ individuals, folx from non-dominant cultural backgrounds, and I enjoy working with individuals, couples, "pods," and families. My goal is the empowerment of everyone I serve.

Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, body image, bullying, social media stressors, challenging relationships, work and/or school burn out, trauma, or any other issue that is affecting your life?

Using a variety of therapeutic tools to create a client-centered, integrated approach to change, I offer a compassionate environment to help you achieve your therapy goals. I welcome diverse clients with a variety of mental health needs, including anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, insomnia, and chronic pain. I focus on your natural strengths and resilience as well as your inherent motivation for change, especially unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. I often incorporate mindfulness and acceptance techniques, as well as guided meditation, to facilitate the therapy process and lead to more ease in meeting life's ups and downs.