Health Net | MHN Therapists in Corvallis, OR

Oregon Counseling of Corvallis provides individual, couples and family counseling. Our Willamette Valley based group of dedicated, licensed professional counselors and therapists has treated thousands of clients with issues ranging from anxiety and depression, to relationship, sexuality and trauma.

My approach to individual and family counseling is rooted in a compilation of family of origin, family systems, cognitive behavioral, collaborative problem solving, solution focused and narrative theories. He earned a bachelor's degree from Graceland College in 1998, studying Sociology and Psychology and a Master of Social Work degree from Portland State University in 2006 studying Counseling. Eric is a member of the National Association of Social Workers. He has extensive training and experience in providing child and family therapy.

It is important for a person to feel they have control of their life. I focus on empowering you to make up your own mind as to the direction you need to take to move your life forward. I make a commitment to work with you to develop a plan of treatment which includes skills and techniques to help you progress and will be useful your entire life - skills and techniques I use in my own life. According to the NIMH survey 2014 6.6% of Americans suffered from Major Depression & 5.7% suffered with Anxiety - you are not alone

Life's transitions can be challenging. Contemplating change requires courage and has the potential to be rewarding. I strive to develop an environment built upon confidentiality and respect. People seek me out for counseling for many reasons, including: Identifying ways to experience more enjoyment and security in life, the challenges of life's transitions, relationship struggles, addressing addictions and other unhealthy lifestyles, depression and anxiety.

I provide a mind-body centered approach to mental health. Mind-body work restores joy, vitality, physical well being and intimacy with others by freeing up emotional blocks in a safe and supportive manner. Grief, depression, anxiety, stress, and couples conflict are also addressed. This approach is especially effective in releasing psychological traumas which underly physical symptoms. I have over twenty-five years of experience helping individuals, couples and teens to achieve healing. My background of study includes extensive work with many of the most highly regarded leaders in the field of mind-body psychology.

I have had over 20years experience working as a clinical social worker in hospital, hospice, public mental health and private practice settings. I treat children, adolescents, adults and the very elderly. I also have considerable experience helping clients manage Asperger's and Autism Spectrum Conditions as well as those with developmental/physical disabilities or cognitive impairments. I offer supportive counseling in a relaxed safe environment, meeting clients where they are and nurturing individual skills and strengths. I see the relationship between client and counselor as being key in all my therapeutic interventions and work to create trust and confidenc

Our Therapist: Deidre Lafferty, LCSW, & Mick Fredrickson, LCSW, & Annie Mattox, LCSW, & Michelle La Casse, Professional Counselor Assoc., & Natalie Haight, CSWA, & Autumn Acey, CSWA. We help our clients feel accepted, understood, and supported so they can explore and organize their experiences and create new ways of coping. We are here to help support you through the journey. Whether you are struggling with anxious thoughts, relationships, family conflict, or other emotional pain, you have the ability to take hold of your life and make those changes you may want or need to thrive.

I am a Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience providing compassionate and informed psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults. My specialty is therapy with young children 4-10. I use play therapy and other techniques to help children establish a firm basis for their developmental progress. I offer experience and expertise with all developmental, behavioral and mental health issues of children, adolescents and adults informed by psychodynamic principles, empathy and respect for the individual adult, child or family. I welcome the opportunity to address your particular needs.

I most enjoy working with you, someone motivated to improve. I’ll help you cope effectively with depression, anxiety, bipolar, and trauma disorders and I have for 20 years. You’re individual, couple, family, or groups. Adolescents and adults are preferred. I will help you with stress, horrifying traumas, deaths, diagnoses. Struggling with perinatal mood difficulties, eating disorders? I can help. I’ll teach you skills that enable and empower you to feel happy, stable, and independent again. I’m published on Amazon as Erica L Hernandez. My book is apocalyptic: Evasion, which addresses how to cope with grief.