Therapists in Bend, OR

I am not currently accepting new patients, however if your need is not imminent I would be happy to add you to my waitlist. We all face challenges throughout our lives that can leave us feeling stuck, distressed, isolated or confused. During these times, therapy can help us to move towards the relief, change, and fulfillment we may be longing for. As a therapist, I strive to meet you wherever you are when we begin our work together. I see the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative one, offering safety, confidentiality, and support. Together we share an investment in your growth, healing and more lasting change.

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.

Training and treatment experience in the areas of: trauma, grief, PTSD, anxiety, depression, family and parenting issues, relationships, dreams, and men's work. I enjoy working with young adult clients, the elderly, and everybody in between. Veterans and first responders welcome.

Have you ever found that someone you love just asked you for something simple, should not be a big deal and you reacted to them by getting frustrated and overwhelmed, then you blame them? Did you then walk away and think, oh no why did I do that, why do I keep doing that? I believe that therapy is a safe place to learn and understand why you do what you do, it's only with that information that you can change your behavior. I am passionate about helping people better understand themselves.

I help women and their partners recover from anxiety and trauma, learn to trust themselves, and create the love relationships and friendships they long for. I also help folks in intimate partnerships learn to communicate about hard topics, recover from the betrayal of affairs, and grow more intimacy. If you are exhausted from the constant anxiety of trying to be perfect or you feel hopeless about finding a partner or getting your needs met in the partnership you are in...read on!

***not currently accepting new clients*** I've provided therapy services since 2004, find the work greatly meaningful, and enjoy helping people improve their lives. My focus area is adults age 18 and over. While I am a generalist, the following are my areas of specialty/interest: anxiety, adult ADHD, LGBTQQ, life transitions, grief/loss, perfectionism, body image/intuitive eating, stress management, women's health issues, and college students. I value forming a strong therapeutic relationship as a foundation to build upon and utilize an integrative/holistic approach for treatment.

We all have the power to heal and grow. I am passionate about helping to heal traumas, connect with our core strengths and resiliency, and help you manage ongoing stress. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I use a collaborative and strengths-based approach to help you create the changes you want to see in your life and in your relationships. Increasing the compassion, curiosity, and confidence you have in yourself will carry out to the relationships around you.

I believe all humans have the capacity for self-healing and utilize a holistic and collaborative counseling approach to facilitate this process. I am passionate about offering an empowering, mindful, and authentic space that supports the unique needs of individuals while honoring their journey toward optimal well-being. My intention is to create a safe and nourishing environment for you to build self-efficacy, make meaning in your life, and connect to your true self.

I am a cash only therapist with flexible daytime and evening hours to support the counseling needs of teens, adults, & couples. If your teen is struggling with issues of self worth and can’t seem to engage with school or the family, I’m here to support this challenging stage of adolescence. If your heart has been broken by betrayal issues, or you are struggling with unexpected transitions life has handed you, I am here to support that process; help you grieve, grab hold of your own strength and move forward to what is next. I have traveled extensively, lived overseas, competed in high level sports, and see life as an adventure.

Your feelings are real and impact your overall health and functioning. Often our greatest hurts arise from the way others have treated us. While it can feel overwhelming to clean up the emotional mess someone else has caused in your life, your body wants to heal and you can reclaim your health and wellness. I specialize in treating trauma and am dedicated to helping others heal from the experiences that often prevent people from achieving the sort of happiness they seek.

Relationships are beautiful and they are also incredibly challenging. Sometimes our deepest connections and relationships can experience unintentional wounding. This can be as a result of a variety of things inherently coming up for us that we may not yet realize or understand. As a PACT trained couple's therapist I provide a deep level of attunement to couples in session to locate tender spots and any underlying issues. I provide a space where couples can connect and be seen and heard by one another and ultimately move towards functioning securely together. Let's get you unstuck, out of old patterns and onto the same team, again.

I believe that each individual has strength and ability to meet their therapeutic goals. I have 10+ years experience working with adults and children who’ve experienced early childhood trauma. I use an attachment focus understanding that trauma in the early years has a life-long impact on health and well-being. Experience and training include play therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, family therapy, and one on one counseling. I use a cognitive behavioral approach, EMDR, motivational interviewing and therapeutic techniques to promote healing and progress towards client driven goals.

I specialize in treating adults of all ages struggling with anxiety, stress, and self-criticism. Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an evidence-based treatment, we will work to address the underlying processes of psychological pain, including difficulties recognizing or tolerating emotions, low self-confidence and harsh self-criticisms, and fears of making mistakes or upsetting others. This work helps develop a kinder and more affirming way of interacting with yourself, creating the groundwork for effectively pursuing life goals, dreams, and ambitions.

I am passionate about helping individuals become aligned with the truest version of themselves. Underneath layers of shame, rejection, trauma & societal expectations lies a version of you that is untouched by these harmful experiences and wants to be seen. Whether you’ve recently started feeling disconnected due to a life transition or the current state of the world, or you’ve been experiencing depression/anxiety for many years, I am here for you. I will help you to identify your inherent strengths, develop a deeper understanding of yourself, and navigate how to change internal & external parts of your life that are not serving you.

My passion is working with couples and families. I seek to create an environment that honors your values and strengths while also being able to provide a space that allows for growth and change. Please check out my website for more information: www.forestgrovecounseling.org

Everyone experiences sadness and distress. When we are struggling with painful experiences it can be helpful to have someone to assist us in our journey to healing, comfort, and connection. My clients often reach out when they experience anxiety, depression, self-doubt, grief, relationship struggles and other situations. I assist my clients in learning about and connecting with themselves and others from a place of compassion. Counseling provides a safe place to explore oneself including goals, values, and needs. Through one’s innate strength, clients can learn to trust themselves, find meaning, and get through life struggles.

Hi! I'm Jesse and I'm going to attempt to help you clarify whether I'm worth contacting in the next few statements. We might be a fit if: You are slightly skeptical of the therapeutic process (you're not alone). You're sensing this is a potential big moment in your life (even if you don't know why). You're someone who does well with a balanced blend of nurturing and challenge. You think growth is possible and awesome and, yes, uncomfortable, but well worth it. Whether you're good at asking for help or not, you know you need it at this moment to get where you're headed. Your dreams are a little scary to say out loud (a good sign!).

It is my belief that people have the skills, courage and ability to overcome their life problems when provided the opportunity to safely explore what the challenges are and what skills they already possess to address them. As your therapist, I will work to understand your symptoms, stressors, problems and concerns. I will assist you in identifying what it is you would like to change about yourself, situation or beliefs in order to achieve your best self. I work with adult individuals, adolescents, and couples.

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.