Therapists in Coos Bay, OR

Elizabeth Sunzeri founded Heather Hills Therapy Center in Coos Bay, Oregon. She was a nurse and is now an LMFT providing assessments and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for depression, anxiety, and PTSD. She also treats compound complicated grief. Elizabeth provides psychosocial bariatrics assessments for Dr. Tersigni and is a member of his task force. She created "Train Your Brain", a CBT class for patients attending Bay Area Hospital's community education. She is a member of the Society of Behavioral Medicine.

All clients come with a unique set of goals and ideas of what they want to get from therapy. All clients are ideal because they are unique. They have the goals, the wants, the issues to be resolved and the drive to do that. The clients want to have a sense of power and peace in their lives, they need a little help to get there.

I am here to accompany you on your journey toward healing, to stand with you as you explore and work through any challenges or difficulties you may face. I offer a compassionate person-centered approach to help promote resiliency, personal growth, and empowerment. I am here to listen to your concerns, to provide support tailored to your personal life circumstances and to help you reach your goals within a caring and attentive environment.

Welcome to a transformative space where healing meets growth, and self-discovery becomes a powerful catalyst for change. As an experienced online therapist, I am dedicated to providing exceptional care to individuals residing in Oregon and Utah. If you find yourself trapped in a web of worries, burdened by stress, and plagued by self-doubt, I offer a safe haven within the comfort of your own surroundings. No longer bound by the constraints of time and location, therapy becomes an accessible journey that fits effortlessly into your life.

Here at Optimize Wellness Counseling, our goal is to support you in your journey toward wholeness and healing. Dez, the founder, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with years of experience working in various rural community mental health programs across the state. Her approach is person centered, strengths based and collaborative. Through utilizing a variety of evidence-based practices, Dez collaborates with individuals to meet their treatment goals.

I'm so glad you're here. I believe in your inner knowing and capacity for growth. If you are feeling alone in the darkness, I will bring a flashlight. If you are overwhelmed with blaring thoughts of anxiety or stress, I'll be there to help you adjust the volume. If you can't seem to escape the tangles of your past, I'm there with my weedwacker. Let's partner to explore & remove barriers that may be dimming your inner spark. Healing often involves laughter, I trust we will build ease & levity together. I wholeheartedly welcome and celebrate LGBTQIA+ individuals, & am deeply committed to social justice, equity, and anti-racism.

Life is short; make the most of it by letting go of what’s not working and create more room for joy! You are absolutely capable of living a life with more happiness and fulfillment if you are willing to begin that journey. With my nonjudgmental and compassionate approach, I will support you on your personal path to healing. You can do this!

NEW psychospiritual therapy group now forming! Contact me for info. It’s much easier to feel peace and equilibrium in your body/mind/spirit when you have a variety of tools and processes for resiliency. Need a safe, nurturing, trauma-informed space to process past trauma or current stress in your life? Or you're getting ready to be ready to push the restart button with a radical reinvention of self in the clearing created by major life transitions? We all need love, care, support, people who will listen to us, help us envision and co-create our best lives possible, gently, compassionately hold us accountable to our self-set goals.

Individuals and families, regardless of current challenges, if open to collaborate, introspect, and apply changes, clients will develop into a better version of their self.

Welcome, and congratulations on taking an active step toward improving your life and your sense of wellbeing and happiness! As a counselor, it is my job to partner with you, and to create a safe, non judgmental space to explore whats happening in your life. Through this process, you will gain valuable insights and a sense of hope and clarity.

Exploring your options for counseling is an important first step to take, and I am glad that you are here. I believe that my role in our work together is to create a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space for you to explore your strengths, goals, concerns and areas of life that you want to gain insight into so that you can move toward making meaningful changes that take you to where you want to be.

We all have issues in our lives and face challenges. It takes courage to act upon the knowlege that we may need some assistance at times. I believe in the uniqueness of individuals in their own personal lives and cultural environments. I consider the relationship with the client to be the most important part of counseling success. It is important for the client to feel safe, and trust their sessions will remain confidential. People have the ability to make positive changes in their lives, especially if they feel understood and accepted. .

This is a significant first step in a journey towards healing, growth, and well-being. I believe each person has strengths that can be directed to make the desired changes they want in their lives. We can work together to clarify and prioritize your concerns, develop goals, and identify strengths and resources to help bring you closer to the life you want to live.

Find solutions, process emotions, and learn new coping strategies, all from the comfort of your home. Our safe and confidential telehealth program is an effective way to engage in counseling during these difficult times. Whether you are struggling with grief, anxiety, relationships, or depression, I welcome the opportunity to work with you. Positive change is possible!