Substance Use Therapists in Corvallis, OR

I offer a warm, relational style of therapy. My primary goal is to learn what has happened to you and how it affects your life now. I believe you can gain personal insight and make changes to improve your life.

Welcome! All of us come to a time in our lives where we want to talk to someone. In a safe place to process our thoughts and feelings, while using self-compassion and nonjudgment. To come to understanding of our behaviors, emotions and ideas, or the root of them. We then regain a sense of control and pleasure in life. By learning healthy ways to better our life. We cooperatively define the direction of your counseling session and goals. All of us are unique, as our situations and experiences are all d

Sorry I am not able to accept new clients at this time. I have been a clinician for over 40 years and offer energy psychotherapy and counseling to adults & teens for anxiety, bipolar disorder, chronic pain, depression, medical problems, phobias, smoking cessation, stress, substance abuse, trauma resolution, allergies, and other issues. Energy psychology is a gentle approach to resolving problems. It often offers a quicker and deeper resolution than talk therapy alone can provide.

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 specialize in child therapy, ages 2-8. My approach is based within Synergetic Play Therapy, a model of play therapy targeted to help re-wire the lowest regions of the brain and support children in finding new ways to respond to stress. The parents I work with are typically curious about how they can best support their children, especially in learning new ways to respond to challenging moments.

Not Accepting new clients at this time. Waitlist available. Telehealth preferred for clients over age 12. I offer therapy for children 8 and up, young people, and adults. My aim is to help clients gain skills and insight so that they can learn to self regulate, establish confidence and increase self esteem, reduce anxiety and stress, and understand healthy boundaries. I also offer parents a time to reflect and learn new techniques to better their relationship with their child or children.

—I have limited availability at this time.— At different times in our lives, we may find ourselves challenged or feeling overwhelmed by life's demands, our relationships, our careers, our health, or transitions. It is during these challenges, that a trusting relationship with a counselor can give the dynamic support, to sort through our thinking, feeling, and patterns of behavior. Through this mindful work we may begin to see ourselves and our options in a new way. This offers the opportunity to grow and regain balance in our lives creating new strategies for a balanced life and conscious relationships.

Each individual carries their own unique blend of strengths and struggles as well as fears and successes. As we work together in therapy, you will learn to access your strengths and resolve your struggles, celebrate your successes and stand up to former fears. I will equip you with the tools you need to create a more satisfying way of living, loving and being. At A Peaceful Place, Therapeutic Counseling, I provide genuinely caring, professional insight for individuals, couples and families, toward the discovery of a more peaceful place within themselves.