Family Therapy in Beaverton, OR

(Currently, I am accepting new patients) As a psychotherapist, I enjoy working with a variety of individuals and couples. My approach is to create a safe and supportive environment, in addition to creating a therapeutic space where potential for healing, growth and self-transformations are possible through acceptance, warmth, respect, and collaborative participation with your treatment goals.

Caseload Full: I am a white, bisexual, non-binary, non-monogamous, and neuroqueer therapist working at the intersections of oppression, grief, trauma, liberation, and pleasure. I strive to create an environment where all parts of you are welcome. I serve individuals needing support to better survive and thrive while living in a world full of trauma. Together we can co-create a brave and curious space for you to ground into what matters most to you. I work to hold a space that centers your dignity and wholeness, inviting in the wisdom of your body, your mind, your life story, the earth, your ancestry, and your cultures of origin.

At Sound Heart Integrative Counseling I provide a safe non-judgmental space and listen to you deeply so that I can understand you as a whole person. I offer support in overcoming anxiety and depression, recovering from trauma and emotional injury, developing better relationships and interpersonal skills, obtaining greater self-knowledge, nurturing faith, and reconnecting with your Divine Nurturer. I provide this type of counseling support so that you can feel better, live a more meaningful life, and become a resilient and beautiful contributor to your family and society.

Trauma, grief, divorce, troubled personal & family relationships - any of these can cause anxiety, depression, addiction, a need to isolate, or a sense of overwhelm and feeling that it's all too much. Being able to identify how we interact and cope in relationships allows us to understand our thoughts and feelings about ourselves and the world in general, and is a key to finding out how to move forward with self-empowerment, while building self-esteem. Together, we identify and learn how to use healthy boundaries, change behaviors based on new, healthy thoughts and beliefs, and develop more fulfilling relationships.

I utilize an integrative approach. This means I will draw upon different training, techniques, and ideas to assist you with your specific goals. I strive to provide a unique form of therapy for you and your unique wants and needs. Common aspects of my integrative approach: Client-centered approach grounded in empathy, genuineness, transparency and an open and non-judgmental attitude; Relational approach as often our relationships with others ( family , friends, significant others etc.) occupy our thoughts and impacts our mood. We can learn from our therapy relationship “in the moment” to learn and apply these important lessons;

You're here because you need something to shift in yourself, your relationships, or your life. My therapy style is collaborative and integrates the wisdom from your experiences and from counseling theories rooted in empowerment and equity (Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and Emotionally Focused Therapy). Our work together will be rooted in anti-racist, anti-capitalist, anti-fatphobic, trans- and queer-affirming, polyam and kink-affirming, neurodivergence-affirming theory and practice. NOTE: I don't offer ADHD or Autism Assessments, this can be obtained through a psychologist or your PCP.

Hi! My name is Desiree and I'm an Associate Marriage, Family and Child Therapist in Salem/Keizer, Oregon. I am so glad you’re here! I know that by now you have probably looked at profile after profile, you've been brave enough to reach out and make some calls and you're tired of hearing "I am not currently accepting new clients" or even worse, not hearing back at all. I'm open for new clients and have a flexible schedule with secure online sessions to meet your needs. Together, we can discuss what is going on in your life and collaboratively work together to develop insight, build healthy relationships and accomplish desired goals.

My passion is supporting parents! Are you exhausted from your child’s emotional meltdowns and refusals to do what you asked? Are you embarrassed by their public tantrums? I understand because I’ve been there myself. If your child refuses to follow directions, hits, bites, throws things, struggles with attention or is disruptive at school, won't sit still at mealtimes, or refuses to go bed time, I can help with Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Adoptive, foster and kinship families can especially benefit. Affirmative care is provided for LGBTQIA+ families. Your family constellation is understood, accepted, and celebrated.

I approach my counseling as a collaboration with clients while also providing a space that feels safe and comfortable. I strive to offer support and hope to individuals and their families, so they are able to approach challenging situations in a safe and productive manner. I hope to assist these individuals with gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges they are given and provide them with the tools to change their approach and outlook.

Seeking therapy is an act of courage when your life is not working, when you are feeling overwhelming emotions, or are ready to grow. With over 35 years of experience, I work skillfully with adults, children, families & couples. I am here to compassionately facilitate your learning to live your life with emotional freedom, purpose, creativity, passion & joy! Get in touch with the strength & beauty of your Inner Self & develop more satisfying relationships. Examine your thinking & beliefs & develop mindfulness, transforming your moods & your life. I use a gentle therapeutic style which is an eclectic, psychodynamic, humanistic, transpersonal & holistic wellness approach.

If a relationship has reached a crisis point, you may be searching for some guidance to turn it around. Perhaps you would like help sorting out differences in your family . I enjoy helping couples and families understand each other better and deepen communication. Are you wondering why you feel stuck in the same endless loop of reactions? Do you find yourself triggered by certain situations, and you would like to get past that? Do you believe that you are not living up to the potential you know you have? I may be able to help you reclaim your best self and project it out to other people. You can learn new ways to deal with situations