Divorce Therapists in Canby, OR

Kids and teens have difficult and confusing things happen and need a space to process so they can move forward with freedom, confidence, and hope. You are not alone in looking for support for your child. Most kids don't want to sit still and talk about their feelings. They want to be heard and seen and have fun. We keep this in mind as combine various research based methods such as play therapy, sand tray therapy, wilderness therapy and interactive feedback to create a personalized intentional experience that is engaging, fun, and healing. I'm also Christian and my office is housed on a church campus.

Seeing clients in person! Facing uncertainty, fear, depression, relationship strains, money pressures, homeschooling, unemployment? Do you have a few questions for God? Your world been turned upside-down or inside out? Call or email to find some help and hope.

I truly believe that through the power of authenticity, vulnerability, and connection we have the innate capacity to transform our lives and find the light, no matter how much darkness has consumed our lives. I would be honored to be a part of this journey with you. I will utilize a strengths-based and client-centered approach to meet you where you are at and walk alongside you towards your personal goals.

I have a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology, am skilled in working with people of all ages, and especially enjoy working with children and mothers who are dealing with baby blues. I am adept at counseling a variety of personal relationships including parent/child and sibling relationships, persons going through major life transitions, post traumatic recovery/growth, and families dealing with perinatal and post partum depression. I help patients uncover their strengths and develop the skills they need to lead happier, authentic lives. I am intuitive, connected, and present during sessions and strive to help children and adults build their confidence and find their voice.

Difficulty is a part of life. Depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship issues, trauma... These are just some of the common experiences that bring people to counseling. I think growth and healing are most likely to occur when we feel safe, understood, connected, and believe that we matter. My primary focus is to offer a space and develop a therapeutic relationship where these needs can be met. You may bring specific goals in mind to counseling, or we can work together to create them. I offer spiritual integration, if you so desire. I currently work with adults and older teens (age 16+).

My name is Margaret McGuire. I am licensed in Oregon and California. My office is located in Canby, OR. My training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), bring therapy that is evidence based. ART provides rapid relief from intrusive memories and sensations by incorporating effective rapid eye movements. CBT focuses on changing negative thought patterns. I believe my many years of experience and compassionate approach will help you make the needed changes you are seeking. I can also offer a faith based perspective.

Hope is tangible. “Existe la esperanza.” Life experiences, hurts, burdens, and endless chaos can leave one devastated, isolated, and feeling alone. There is more than emptiness. There is tangible and real-life hope. Ingrid has worked with people for over fifteen years in the role of educator, mentor, and professional counselor. She has spent much time also working with crisis and trauma victims, those working through times of deep grieving and loss, individuals sorting through and understanding their identity, self- worth, and those managing every day with anxiety and depression.

Are you experiencing difficulties and challenges in your relationship? Have you been struggling along, feeling frustrated, and not seeing much improvement? Often times relationships just don't go how we want them to go. You can find yourself feeling depressed and anxious about the future with your partner, parents, or with other people you care about. You want things to be normal again. You've tried to resolve your stress, manage your depression, and anxiety but things have not helped as much as you had hoped. Now you want some change in the relationship. You're ready for help.

Find Hope, Restore Love, Experience Joy. In person, or Online. I specialize in helping client find relief from generalized depression, anxiety. I have extensive training in treatments for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, caused by a current events or from childhood trauma such as emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, or abandonment and neglect. I work with clients using an approach, which combines Internal Family Systems therapy, EMDR, informed by Attachment Theory. I have training in the John Gottman model of Couples therapy and Emotionally Focused Couples therapy.

Kids and teens face a challenging and confusing world where terrible things can happen. Sometimes kids need a safe place and a safe person, outside the family, to help them heal, grow and move forward with confidence. Most kids don’t like to sit still and talk about their feelings; they want to be understood and valued while having fun. We’ll keep this in mind as we work together to combine research-based and developmentally appropriate methods like play therapy, sand tray therapy, wilderness therapy and talk therapy to create a personal and intentional counseling process that is engaging, fun and healing.

Life can be difficult at times. Do you need someone to help concerning a personal struggle, relationship issue, or marriage and family/child problem? Are you feeling anxious, depressed, lonely, or grief? Concerned about finances, stress, exercise, sleep, or diet? Maybe you would like to talk about God, your spirituality, or you just need someone to listen and offer some professional objective feedback. I believe I can help. Do not let the cost of counseling or high insurance deductibles stop you. Together we can work it out. Please call or email for an appointment or more information.