Samaritan Health Therapists in Corvallis, OR

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

The best way to reach me is via email, as opposed to phone. Thanks! - - - - - - - - - - - - - I find the greatest success working with clients who over-think and ruminate, feeding negative valuations of themselves and the world around them, and who struggle with accompanying forms of worry, anxiety, and perfectionism. In providing a safe, non-judgmental space in which to build rapport, and by utilizing a conversational style, clients often feel more comfortable opening up and addressing the issues bringing them to counseling.

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.

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.

The focus and strength of Cascade Pathways is to assist individuals struggling with any form of substance or behavioral addiction or abuse. We strive to have a non-institutionalized, respectful, caring relationship - supporting the change and goals that a client truly desires. Sessions usually are individualized and therapy oriented, but can include education about the neurobiology of addiction, recognizing denial mechanisms, coping with triggers and cravings, and deepening relapse prevention. Group offerings may include: Men's Group, Women's Group, Adolescent Recovery, DUII Treatment and Recovery as well as groups supporting those who utilize buprenorphine (Suboxone), or other forms of medication-assisted treatments.

I work with individuals and couples. In person in Corvallis Oregon telehealth through Oregon and California. I use visualization and talk to practice building awareness of self. I also work with couples who are interested in bringing loving compassion practices to their relationship. With focus on intention and compassion couples can find there way to a solid sense of truth and understanding.

Counseling can be a difficult step to take for many and my goal is to make the process feel safe. I provide services to individuals, couples, & families on many issues affecting the quality of their relationships or functioning. I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative process in which my role is to provide a safe and non-judgmental place for you to explore your deepest fears, relational problems, or emotional pain. My philosophy to providing services is focused on the integration of counseling perspectives, including a person-centered approach, family systems theory, and spiritual well-being (if the client wishes).

Penny Layne is our only counselor accepting new clients. All 4 therapists counsel from a Christian perspective but we welcome clients of all faiths or those who are not connected with any faith. Penny Layne sees adults for telehealth appointments only. She is client focused & trauma informed with a passion for assisting individuals in recognizing distorted thinking patterns & building self esteem. She is trained in attachment theory & family systems. Linda's practice is full. She works with children & adults in person in our Monmouth office. She offers neurofeedback, EMDR, CBT, DBT, internal family systems & behavior intervention.

I believe that each person is unique and should be treated with respect, acceptance, and honesty. My theoretical approach is called Theoretical Integrationism, which simply means that I base therapy on several different models that I believe to be the most accurate and helpful. Specifically, I hold to Person-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Psychodynamic approaches. As a person-centered therapist, I work to help people accept themselves as the unique, valuable persons they are. I see my role as collaborative, working alongside my clients to help them become more satisfied with their selves and with their lives.

I provide professional counseling online using a tele-med platform to clients 21 and over who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship and marital issues and life transitions. It is easy to lose sight of what is vital to your well-being, serenity and happiness - when spending your life energy doing what needs to be done. Sometimes this becomes clear only when you feel you have lost your way, hit a wall, or are suddenly faced with a difficult life transition. This can be a painful, lonely and overwhelming place and it feels like a crisis. In those times, all that is required is to take one small step at a time.

I believe that all people have strengths, no matter what their struggles are. I also believe that we all have the potential to be the experts of our own lives. It is from this belief that I work collaboratively and compassionately with each client to explore how to utilize these strengths and determine how the stories that shape our world can be a part of our growth process. When working with me, we will discuss how your experiences, relationships, identity, and community can ultimately be a part of what helps you to address your personal concerns and supports you in being the agent of change in your life.

I offer individual therapy to motivated adults, parents and children (toddler – 21). My education, clinical training, research, and teaching experience equip me with the skills to help individuals identify issues and find solutions to life challenges. We all feel lost at times in the child-rearing process. I am especially interested in helping parents/parental figures figure out solutions to parenting concerns.