Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Therapists in Corvallis, OR

I enjoy working with individuals who are seeking to improve their relationships, gain support and encouragement in their parenting, discover personal empowerment, cultivate positive and healthy habits, and cope with anxiety, depression, and grief. I take a holistic approach, incorporating mind, body, and spirit into my work. If you are feeling overwhelmed, burnt-out, or discouraged, it can make a world of difference to have a space to share your struggles and to feel heard and understood.

I have been working in the field since 1998 and have been in private practice since 2002. My experience is with a broad spectrum of physical, mental, and emotional difficulties. In private practice I do work with people in a traditional therapeutic setting, but I offer other methods that have been effective with clients who have not been receptive to other treatment.

We all could use some support as we navigate through life’s many challenges and transitions. It is easy to feel overwhelmed and stuck, and go into survival mode. My goal is to assist each client in exploring their mind, body and emotions in order to deepen their awareness, gain insight and initiate growth while developing skills to no longer just survive, but thrive. I aim to create a warm, safe and supportive atmosphere, free from judgment. I intend to meet each person wherever they are at and explore whatever is alive and present in each session.

As a child development expert, I provide parent consultation, dyadic assessment, and parent coaching to help adults manage and resolve their children’s behavioral issues. I work closely with caregivers to provide insight into children’s behaviors, developmental needs, and neurobiological processes. I help clients to develop strategies for use at home and school, and my work is always grounded in the latest research from the fields of neurobiology and interpersonal neurobiology. I also consult with school staff on behalf of the children I serve.

You work so hard at acting “as if”—as if you’ve got it all together, as if it’s all under control, as if you can handle all the crazy out there with no problem, as if your losses are no big deal. You wonder why you feel exhausted, angry, numb, constantly worried, and too often sad. You’ve learned to hide how inadequate and hopeless you feel, how you sometimes think it’s all too much work to try to be “normal”—but this is your normal now. You wish your relationships were closer, and more trusting. Worst of all, you often question your own worth, and whether your life means anything.

Many people come to counseling unaware of what to expect. For many it is the unknown that is terrifying, or for others, confronting difficult patterns in their life. Whatever the case may be, know that whatever you have been dealing with, you have been doing the best that you can up until now. As you enter into therapy, know that the strengths that you have utilized up until this point are still important. We will build on these strengths together and identify what obstacles lie in your path. I come to this work with an open mind and with a diverse array of skills ready to meet you wherever you may be on your journey.

Accepting new OSU referrals only. Creating a "Life Worth Living" is what we will do together. My approach is active and practical. You'll be welcomed into a supportive, collaborative environment where we will work together to create genuine solutions to the challenges of relationships & simply being human - in an often difficult world. I focus on multiple components of behavior: actions, thinking and feeling. I utilize primarily DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy). Both provide a range of skills to create new insight and growth and form a basis for lifelong success.

Everyone has unique and individual mental health needs and I enjoy taking on a collaborative approach to help clients work through their therapy goals in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help my clients restructure their erroneous beliefs and encourage cognitive flexibility and mindfulness. I welcome clients from all walks and stages of life and believe my clients are experts on themselves, offering invaluable insight into how they'd like to approach their needs and goals.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS - TELEHEALTH AVAILABLE. My approach has been described as more practical and holistic as I believe we do our best given the circumstances. I believe we are our own experts but we sometimes need some extra support to get through difficult times or unstick ourselves emotionally. For me, therapy is a collaborative process that unfolds via conversation. I go where you go and ask lots of questions along the way. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, pain management, brain functioning, trauma, and other negative life experiences.

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

When you walk through the doors of Transformative Health and Wellness you will find yourself in a center that is focused on whole-person care. We are here as unique and passionate clinicians to help you feel at ease about your healing process, create an individualized plan for your transformation experience, and collaborate to support you in changing your life. This is the place you come when you are ready for a more meaningful healing experience. We integrate the best techniques in mental health, physical wellness and psychedelic medicine to support healing and growth. If you are interested in working closely with a team, and feeling empowered in your own growth process, you’ve come to the right place. Transformative Health and Wellness is not solely here for those seeking ketamine assisted psychotherapy, we offer an array of services to myriad clients.

I believe our capacity to connect, both with ourselves and with those we love is vital to our happiness. When we are in a state of disconnection, we can feel anxious, isolated, empty, and depressed. I get this, and feel its my job to provide a safe place where you can trust, feel respected and cared for, in the process of therapy. I understand its difficult to feel worried, discouraged, and overwhelmed by everyday challenges. We all have suffered in silence, waiting for things to get better, because seeking help may seem too scary....I want to help.