Therapists in Bend, OR
Do you feel stuck? Do you become fearful or avoidant in certain places? If anxiety, fear or depression has taken hold in your life - there is effective help. I am an expert in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and evidence based practice (EBP.) I provide treatments and teach you the skills you need to manage your feelings and find new ways to solve problems. By helping you identify and replace negative thinking and behavior patterns you gain control and are able to live more of the life you want.
Do you feel stuck? Do you become fearful or avoidant in certain places? If anxiety, fear or depression has taken hold in your life - there is effective help. I am an expert in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and evidence based practice (EBP.) I provide treatments and teach you the skills you need to manage your feelings and find new ways to solve problems. By helping you identify and replace negative thinking and behavior patterns you gain control and are able to live more of the life you want.
As of June, I am available for new clients Wednesday-Friday! The values I hold and create in therapy are grounding, humor, authenticity, compassion, creativity, balance, safe space, emotional understanding, and trusting relationship. I offer professional mental health counseling for individual adults with a focus on anxiety, relationships, and life transitions. My approach is evidence-based and collaborative.
As of June, I am available for new clients Wednesday-Friday! The values I hold and create in therapy are grounding, humor, authenticity, compassion, creativity, balance, safe space, emotional understanding, and trusting relationship. I offer professional mental health counseling for individual adults with a focus on anxiety, relationships, and life transitions. My approach is evidence-based and collaborative.
I offer Telehealth counseling sessions for individuals, couples. I have 25 years of mental health and addiction experience working with children, teenagers, couples, adults, and families. I use a Family Systems approach to treatment including a variety of modalities with special focus on teaching the art of mindfulness called dialectical behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. I have successfully helped clients to resolve serious life problems, return to optimal functioning, meet personal and career goals, improve many intimate relationships, and to help persons to build new life skills necessary for self improvement.
I offer Telehealth counseling sessions for individuals, couples. I have 25 years of mental health and addiction experience working with children, teenagers, couples, adults, and families. I use a Family Systems approach to treatment including a variety of modalities with special focus on teaching the art of mindfulness called dialectical behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. I have successfully helped clients to resolve serious life problems, return to optimal functioning, meet personal and career goals, improve many intimate relationships, and to help persons to build new life skills necessary for self improvement.
Feeling stuck in life may mean you're not aligning with your values. I'm here to help you listen to your inner wisdom and take committed actions toward what matters most to you. My approach is unconventional yet highly evidence-based. You will find a side-by-side, activity-based approach calms your nervous system to connect more easily than face-to-face, office-based interventions. By engaging in therapy outdoors, we will utilize the power of nature and adventure to improve your confidence and self-efficacy while healing old wounds.
Feeling stuck in life may mean you're not aligning with your values. I'm here to help you listen to your inner wisdom and take committed actions toward what matters most to you. My approach is unconventional yet highly evidence-based. You will find a side-by-side, activity-based approach calms your nervous system to connect more easily than face-to-face, office-based interventions. By engaging in therapy outdoors, we will utilize the power of nature and adventure to improve your confidence and self-efficacy while healing old wounds.
I am Travis Sammon, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Bend, OR. I have extensive training and experience in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy. I have a great amount of respect for the courage it takes to share one's story. Therefore, my approach to therapy is focused on being client-driven, and non-judgmental. My goal is to assist you with improving your quality of life by identifying ways to better cope and manage, so you can be healthier and happier.
I am Travis Sammon, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Bend, OR. I have extensive training and experience in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy. I have a great amount of respect for the courage it takes to share one's story. Therefore, my approach to therapy is focused on being client-driven, and non-judgmental. My goal is to assist you with improving your quality of life by identifying ways to better cope and manage, so you can be healthier and happier.
You’ve done your best to hold it all together — career, family, relationships — but something still feels stuck. On the outside, you’re functioning. Inside, there’s a heaviness that doesn’t go away: anxiety, unexplained sadness, or a sense of disconnection from who you truly are.
You’ve likely tried talk therapy or the usual routes, only to find some stabilization without real change. That’s where my work comes in.
You’ve done your best to hold it all together — career, family, relationships — but something still feels stuck. On the outside, you’re functioning. Inside, there’s a heaviness that doesn’t go away: anxiety, unexplained sadness, or a sense of disconnection from who you truly are.
You’ve likely tried talk therapy or the usual routes, only to find some stabilization without real change. That’s where my work comes in.
Now accepting clients! Due to office capacity, can only add telehealth clients. I approach counseling much like Sam helps Frodo in Lord of the Rings, I will follow you and help you with your burden for as long as you need me, still knowing it's your journey and burden to bear. I thoroughly enjoy working with clients that are experiencing existential dread or feel like they are searching for some sort of meaning in life. This could include but is not limited to: feeling anxious, guilty, or depressed without knowing why, a loss of interest in your hobbies and relationships, and/or questioning your goals, ideals and values.
Now accepting clients! Due to office capacity, can only add telehealth clients. I approach counseling much like Sam helps Frodo in Lord of the Rings, I will follow you and help you with your burden for as long as you need me, still knowing it's your journey and burden to bear. I thoroughly enjoy working with clients that are experiencing existential dread or feel like they are searching for some sort of meaning in life. This could include but is not limited to: feeling anxious, guilty, or depressed without knowing why, a loss of interest in your hobbies and relationships, and/or questioning your goals, ideals and values.
With 12 years of experience of teaching yoga, breath work, meditation, and mindfulness, my experience in somatic practices helps to regulate the nervous system and strengthening the mind – body connection.
With unconditional support, I help guide clients to self empowerment and enhance their sense of self worth.
With 12 years of experience of teaching yoga, breath work, meditation, and mindfulness, my experience in somatic practices helps to regulate the nervous system and strengthening the mind – body connection.
With unconditional support, I help guide clients to self empowerment and enhance their sense of self worth.
Please Note: Currently waitlisted for couples and families. Accepting new individual clients.
This is a space where warmth, collaboration, and comfort come together to support your journey toward self-discovery, healing, and meaningful change. My hope is that you will feel welcomed with care and compassion.
My practice has a focus on perinatal mental health—including pregnancy, postpartum, pregnancy loss, and the transition into parenting. Another focus of my practice is around supporting adults navigating how ADHD may be showing up in their relationships.
Please Note: Currently waitlisted for couples and families. Accepting new individual clients.
This is a space where warmth, collaboration, and comfort come together to support your journey toward self-discovery, healing, and meaningful change. My hope is that you will feel welcomed with care and compassion.
My practice has a focus on perinatal mental health—including pregnancy, postpartum, pregnancy loss, and the transition into parenting. Another focus of my practice is around supporting adults navigating how ADHD may be showing up in their relationships.
I work with adults and teens from a person centered approach, which means I view each individual as the one who knows themself the best. I believe healing begins when people feel safe enough to be fully themselves without fear of judgment. My hope as a therapist is to create a supportive and compassionate space where you feel heard, understood, and valued. Together, we can explore the challenges you are facing, build on your strengths, and help you move toward greater self-understanding, confidence, and foster meaningful growth.
I work with adults and teens from a person centered approach, which means I view each individual as the one who knows themself the best. I believe healing begins when people feel safe enough to be fully themselves without fear of judgment. My hope as a therapist is to create a supportive and compassionate space where you feel heard, understood, and valued. Together, we can explore the challenges you are facing, build on your strengths, and help you move toward greater self-understanding, confidence, and foster meaningful growth.
Joni Brands
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Bend, OR 97701
Waitlist for new clients
I have over 20 years of experience helping people find clarity, understanding and healing during difficult times. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental and empathetic approach that allows us to work together towards your wellness . I want to help you with what it is that has brought you to the place where you feel therapy will be of benefit. I believe you are the only expert on yourself and your life; therefore I tailor therapy toward each unique couple or person. I incorporate concepts of the Gottman method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy) and Relationship Life Therapy.
I have over 20 years of experience helping people find clarity, understanding and healing during difficult times. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental and empathetic approach that allows us to work together towards your wellness . I want to help you with what it is that has brought you to the place where you feel therapy will be of benefit. I believe you are the only expert on yourself and your life; therefore I tailor therapy toward each unique couple or person. I incorporate concepts of the Gottman method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy) and Relationship Life Therapy.
With more than a decade as a dual-licensed therapist, clinical trainer, and business owner across multiple states, I work with individuals, couples, and professionals seeking greater clarity and depth. My work centers on helping people identify recurring patterns, deepen self-understanding, and explore new perspectives. I provide a calm, nonjudgmental space where change is allowed to emerge naturally. Many of those I support are outwardly high-functioning yet feel internally overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in familiar cycles. Together, we cultivate insight, integration, and lasting change, alongside sustainable practical skills.
With more than a decade as a dual-licensed therapist, clinical trainer, and business owner across multiple states, I work with individuals, couples, and professionals seeking greater clarity and depth. My work centers on helping people identify recurring patterns, deepen self-understanding, and explore new perspectives. I provide a calm, nonjudgmental space where change is allowed to emerge naturally. Many of those I support are outwardly high-functioning yet feel internally overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in familiar cycles. Together, we cultivate insight, integration, and lasting change, alongside sustainable practical skills.
Many women feel overwhelmed by the demands of parenting, relationships, work, and the emotional weight of caring for everyone around them. If you’re feeling stressed, exhausted, or stuck in patterns that aren’t working, you’re not alone. I specialize in women’s mental health and support clients navigating parenting stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, infertility, pregnancy loss, and postpartum adjustment. Therapy can provide a supportive space to process what you’re going through and move toward greater balance and clarity.
Many women feel overwhelmed by the demands of parenting, relationships, work, and the emotional weight of caring for everyone around them. If you’re feeling stressed, exhausted, or stuck in patterns that aren’t working, you’re not alone. I specialize in women’s mental health and support clients navigating parenting stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, infertility, pregnancy loss, and postpartum adjustment. Therapy can provide a supportive space to process what you’re going through and move toward greater balance and clarity.
I am looking for clients who are seeking a change in their child, themselves, or in their family. A change in the way they approach parenting, connecting and communicating with their child. I love working with children with ADHD, ASD, Anxiety, Depression, and families who are experiencing big changes in their lives, such as divorce, adoption, foster care, and trauma. I enjoy working with parents to support their relationship with their child. My goal is to empower the parent-child relationship, not to replace, and help those who feel stuck move forward together.
I am looking for clients who are seeking a change in their child, themselves, or in their family. A change in the way they approach parenting, connecting and communicating with their child. I love working with children with ADHD, ASD, Anxiety, Depression, and families who are experiencing big changes in their lives, such as divorce, adoption, foster care, and trauma. I enjoy working with parents to support their relationship with their child. My goal is to empower the parent-child relationship, not to replace, and help those who feel stuck move forward together.
Accepting new clients!
I believe that every individual’s journey is unique and deserving of understanding. I honor the narratives of my clients and work collaboratively to uncover what matters most to them. Whether it's navigating through life's complexities, rediscovering inner strengths, or working on issues such as anxiety and depression, I am committed to walking alongside my clients on their path towards healing and self-discovery. As a former EMT, I have experience in stress management, communication and interpersonal skills that I look to incorporate into the counseling process.
Accepting new clients!
I believe that every individual’s journey is unique and deserving of understanding. I honor the narratives of my clients and work collaboratively to uncover what matters most to them. Whether it's navigating through life's complexities, rediscovering inner strengths, or working on issues such as anxiety and depression, I am committed to walking alongside my clients on their path towards healing and self-discovery. As a former EMT, I have experience in stress management, communication and interpersonal skills that I look to incorporate into the counseling process.
Honoring that experiences shape how we view ourselves, others, and the world around us, my clinical role assists individuals with self-reflection, self-discovery, healing from adversity, and navigating life stressors. Carl Jung shared this wisdom for clinicians: “Know all the theories, master all the techniques, but as you touch a human soul, just be another soul.” I practice with compassion, flexibility, humor, enthusiasm for knowledge, humility, & curiosity. In my effort to promote personal insight and healing, I am committed to being just another soul, with a skillset that grants an opportunity to help and support others.
Honoring that experiences shape how we view ourselves, others, and the world around us, my clinical role assists individuals with self-reflection, self-discovery, healing from adversity, and navigating life stressors. Carl Jung shared this wisdom for clinicians: “Know all the theories, master all the techniques, but as you touch a human soul, just be another soul.” I practice with compassion, flexibility, humor, enthusiasm for knowledge, humility, & curiosity. In my effort to promote personal insight and healing, I am committed to being just another soul, with a skillset that grants an opportunity to help and support others.
I believe in our innate capacity to heal and to find our own answers to life's challenges. For over 17 years I have helped couples and individuals find stability when they are struggling with relationships, anxiety and stress. I specialize in Anxiety, Couples Counseling, PTSD, Identity and Spirituality. I am proud to work with military veterans and service members as well as law enforcement officers, first responders and their families. As a former adjunct faculty member in a Couples and Family Therapy graduate program, I am practiced in working with couples with a wide variety of presenting concerns.
I believe in our innate capacity to heal and to find our own answers to life's challenges. For over 17 years I have helped couples and individuals find stability when they are struggling with relationships, anxiety and stress. I specialize in Anxiety, Couples Counseling, PTSD, Identity and Spirituality. I am proud to work with military veterans and service members as well as law enforcement officers, first responders and their families. As a former adjunct faculty member in a Couples and Family Therapy graduate program, I am practiced in working with couples with a wide variety of presenting concerns.
I work with adults facing trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship stress. Many of my clients are veterans, first responders, or individuals navigating major life transitions, burnout, or high‑stress environments. My style is direct, grounded, and practical. I help clients understand what’s going on beneath the surface, break unhelpful patterns, and build healthier habits, stability, and emotional control.
I work with adults facing trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship stress. Many of my clients are veterans, first responders, or individuals navigating major life transitions, burnout, or high‑stress environments. My style is direct, grounded, and practical. I help clients understand what’s going on beneath the surface, break unhelpful patterns, and build healthier habits, stability, and emotional control.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) dedicated to helping adolescents (14+), college students, adults, and families move through life's most challenging moments with greater clarity, connection, and ease. I work with people of all genders and backgrounds, and I'm especially passionate about making therapy feel less like something you have to do — and more like something that genuinely works for you.
Whether this is your first time sitting across from a therapist or you've spent years doing the inner work, therapy here looks like a real conversation — honest, unhurried, and always centered on you.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) dedicated to helping adolescents (14+), college students, adults, and families move through life's most challenging moments with greater clarity, connection, and ease. I work with people of all genders and backgrounds, and I'm especially passionate about making therapy feel less like something you have to do — and more like something that genuinely works for you.
Whether this is your first time sitting across from a therapist or you've spent years doing the inner work, therapy here looks like a real conversation — honest, unhurried, and always centered on you.
You are welcome here. If you are in a place of need, feeling worn out on your own or in relationship, you need a place to slow things down enough to understand your deep experiences and desires, to be seen, to rest, and to heal.
I work with couples and individuals on the pathway to healing. I welcome conflict or challenge, and appreciate the energy that couples and strong individuals bring to the therapy room. If you are ready to unpack relationship issues, including conflict around parenting, sex, work-life-balance, spiritual concerns or experiences, I am ready to support and be a guide in your journey.
You are welcome here. If you are in a place of need, feeling worn out on your own or in relationship, you need a place to slow things down enough to understand your deep experiences and desires, to be seen, to rest, and to heal.
I work with couples and individuals on the pathway to healing. I welcome conflict or challenge, and appreciate the energy that couples and strong individuals bring to the therapy room. If you are ready to unpack relationship issues, including conflict around parenting, sex, work-life-balance, spiritual concerns or experiences, I am ready to support and be a guide in your journey.
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Number of Therapists in Bend, OR
900+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Bend, OR who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 92% | Social Anxiety |
| 92% | Health Anxiety |
| 92% | Driving Anxiety |
| 84% | Depression |
| 78% | Relationship Issues |
| 76% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 68% | PacificSource |
| 61% | Aetna |
| 58% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Bend, OR see their clients
| 58% | In Person and Online | |
| 42% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 79% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |