Therapists in Bend, OR

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor & specialize in Chronic Pain and Chronic Degenerative Illness. I am a National Certified Counselor, Certified Integrative Mental Health Practitioner, and have a Certificate of Addiction Medicine from OHSU. Continuing education I am currently working on through OHSU and UNM School of Medicine are Integrative Behavioral Health for Pediatric Populations, Resiliency for First Responders, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Climate Change and Health which includes Mental Health. And last, I am on the metric advisory committee for Advancing Integrated Care through the Oregon Health Council.

Openings for teens, young adults, and parents who can do online therapy. I am a child and family therapist with 13+ years of experience. I am currently doing online therapy only for approximately 15-25 year old clients and parents who want to improve their parent-child/teen relationship. I am well trained in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, and more. I work with clients to find there authentic voice using Internal Family Systems, CBT, and EMDR. I strive to be inclusive and welcoming of LGBTQIA+ clients

Life is both wonderful and messy. Situations in life sometimes become too much for us. I partner with clients ready to work their way through bouts of not feeling right, significant changes in life circumstances, aging at any age, and/or relational conflict.

I am an Adult Neuropsychologist specializing in assessment and diagnosis of cognitive impairment and dementia.

Hello! And welcome. I am glad you are choosing to prioritize your wellbeing. I provide affirming and culturally-responsive space for those experiencing identity-based oppression and marginalization using an integrated, and empirically supported, approach of mindfulness, systems, and interpersonal process therapy rooted in intersectional feminism and multicultural backgrounds. This highly collaborative approach centers on empowerment of unique needs, strengths, and specific healing goals. I hope to help clients reduce distress, focus on personal growth, improve relationships, and build self-curiosity and compassion.

I’ve been in the therapeutic healing world for over 40 years, and I understand a few things: Everyone has the power to heal themselves. Most of our mental/physical/emotional/spiritual disturbances are a result of unresolved grief/trauma. 3. Embracing both Light and Shadow within and without creates a full spectrum for life. 4. A creative process in therapy works for me and my clients. 5. Tears and laughter are both necessary to heal. I have the appropriate credentials for holding space. I am, first and foremost, an artist which provides a different portal for entering the therapeutic alliance. Therapy is a journey.

Almost all couples go through phases when they're not as intimate as they could be. I coach people to solve very simple problems so that they can connect and feel excited about their relationship again. It's tough to live without physical closeness, touch or connection. You want a passionate relationship - not just a functional but unsatisfying friendship. The problem is, when you think about your options it's hard to imagine anything that might help. You undoubtably feel hurt and misunderstood - even if your partner is a great person. You might be looking at the challenge of a breakup or divorce. Is it worth it to stay committed?

I am passionate about couple's counseling. I specialize in pre-marital counseling, marriage counseling, and relationship coaching. I utilize PACT: “Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy" to help couples move towards the mutual goal of "secure functioning". This is an evidence-based model of therapy built upon the premise of “surviving and thriving" together throughout the course of your relationship. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and welcome all gender identities and relationship styles who seek help. I believe that every couple, no matter the circumstance, deserves a chance for security and repair.

Esther is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters degree in Counseling with a youth and child specialization, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. As a counselor, Esther is committed to serving clients by partnering with them in working toward healthy change, development, and growth. Her areas of concentration include PTSD, play therapy, neurofeedback therapy, and parent skills training. She has concentrated training in EMDR, brainspotting, healing from traumatic brain injury and post concussion symptoms. Peak performance training is also offered.

My mission is to help you build a loving and trusting relationship with your body. Together we will explore your past history of experiences, relationships, and the social constructs that have led you to believe that your body is something that "needs to be fixed". Our work will be focused on healing those experiences, and applying lessons to your current life. In our work we will examine how your disordered eating or negative body image is impacting your life, relationships and larger goals. We will work towards letting go of the insecurities that are holding you back from living fully and showing up authentically.

The desire for connection with others is hardwired into our brains. We want to be loved, to love, and to feel seen and heard by those we're connected to. Sometimes that doesn't happen and we're hurt, or we're scared to talk about how we feel because we fear being judged. Understanding who we are and how to best build healthy relationships is hard. It's even harder when roadblocks like infertility, unexpected pregnancies, or other issues related to family relationships are present.

I offer 6 week long Movement as Therapy Groups....a different approach to therapy...next one starting November 1, 2023. They are small groups exploring embodied emotions, relational patterns and security, regulation, and connecting with the wisdom of your own body. My work is informed by 23 years as a psychotherapist (18 years in private practice in Bend) and my extensive training with somatic and mindfulness principles. This process is an experiential and fully embodied way of working with emotions, patterns, heart and soul in a supportive community....giving and receiving support.

I compassionately welcome those working through life transitions, experiencing depression, anxiety, and those who have been impacted by the effects of traumatic experiences. Often times individuals struggling are feeling disconnected from their authentic self, their creativity, and spirituality. As well as feeling disconnected from family/friends, romantic partners, and communities. I am passionate about working with individuals to find/regain their light, love, vitality, and connection.

Currently accepting new clients! I believe that we are relational beings, and the pathway towards healing is through connection. Together, we can explore how our experiences impact the way we show up in our current relationships with both others and ourselves. It is my role to set a compassionate, non-judgmental container that allows for deeply authentic self-expression. From this place, we can illuminate blind spots, examine coping strategies, and begin the work of healing on a nervous system level.

Your inner critic can make you view yourself through a cruel funhouse mirror, where all you can see are the parts of you that you don’t like. You may have had past experiences - in relationships, your family, school, or our culture - that left you feeling like there's something wrong with you. Maybe you’ve been told you’re “too sensitive” or “too much,” and now you tell yourself those things, and more, on repeat. You may struggle with trusting your feelings, intuition, or memory, and you want more confidence & self-trust.

Calling for help can be intimidating. Hopefully I can make your first contact a safe experience. Our initial session is geared to getting to know each other, to hear your story, what prompted you to seek therapy, and talk about your goals. By the end of this session we should have a good idea if we will work well together. If not, I will be happy to give you referrals. Psychotherapy is the intentional process of seeking change, a move towards healing. It is to that end that we can work together to achieve your goals as I offer my experience and training.

I became a therapist to help people recover from the traumas they have suffered in a world riddled with abuse. I want to share hope, like someone once did for me and lead others to a more full life when it seems impossible. If you're looking at this now, chances are you're in a really difficult space and looking for answers. I hope that we can meet and figure out your unique answers together, rewrite the story of you so that you can build the life you want.

Are you having difficulty processing anxiety? Do you ever feel like stranger in your own body? Perhaps you've tried traditional talk therapy and haven't found the relief that you need. This is the case for many of my clients. Through a trauma neuroscience approach to healing, we will go beyond traditional talk therapy to discover and heal the root sources of your symptoms. You will learn the tools for emotional regulation and resilience, which will help you reclaim control over your mind, body, and emotions once again.

In a world of 7+ billion people so many of us are feeling the weight of disconnection. Lack of connection often leads to painful thoughts, feelings, memories and sensations. I believe feeling heard, understood, and valued is one of the greatest gifts I can give. It's a privilege to have been a collaborator with individuals who have chosen to move towards the pain in order to gain a deeper understanding.