Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Corvallis, OR

I believe we all experience times where we need support, and it takes courage to reach out for help. Each of us has unique needs that can change over time, and counseling is individualized to each person’s situation. You are an important part of the therapeutic process, and the work that we do together. I place a great deal of value in the counseling relationship. I also have experience working with children, adolescents and young adults coming from a variety of backgrounds. I enjoy working with this population, and helping support them as they navigate the challenges and transitions of being a young person today.

*My wait list is full* Are anxiety or depression getting in the way of enjoying your life? Or have you gone through a traumatic event that left you with painful thoughts and feelings that won't go away? Perhaps you lived in a difficult family situation growing up, and now find yourself struggling with your mood or your relationships. Maybe there is a part of your identity that has not always found acceptance, and you are looking for an affirming space to explore living your most authentic life. Or you may worry about food and body image constantly. You may feel alone in your concerns, and wonder if anyone or anything can help.

Often times, navigating relationships can be similar to walking through a minefield. The only problem is that most of us tend to step on a few mines. The deep hurt and emotional trauma that each exploding mine causes in our lives is carried into all subsequent relationships we dare to enter. In dealing with the pain of past relationships, many struggle to cope and find solutions to push back against their very real pain; many of these solution cause deep wounds of their own.

All people are one of a kind, but here's where we're all alike: All of us come from a personal history and context: A past that got us through to where we are now. And "Right Now" is where all the choices and opportunities are. Some things we may want to change, other things we may choose to accept as they are. Therapy can be helpful in understanding yourself well enough to know which is which. And therapy can offer some things you may need to go forward with your choices: Hope, perspective and someone who believes in you while you practice believing in yourself.

Hello, I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that specializes in working with women who have experienced trauma , grief, difficult life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem and are ready to take charge of their life narrative. Trust, authenticity, and vulnerability are vital components of the therapeutic process and I work hard to establish and maintain those values with clients. My heart for my clients is that they would feel the safety of being themselves while also being invited into growth and restoration of relationships.

Practice and wait-list are FULL - unable to accept new clients at this time. I work with women & children who are experiencing symptoms from the impact of trauma , loss and/or attachment-related issues. I utilize attachment focused, IFS informed EMDR. I have found that the majority of dysregulation and related symptoms (anxiety, depression, mood instability) can be effectively treated with EMDR & other effective trauma treatment modalities.

I believe counseling is a creative, collaborative process designed to promote growth and change. As a therapist, I act as guide and support to my clients in their pursuits of integration, growth, and transformation. I work with compassion, intention, and integrity. I support my clients to have the courage to be vulnerable, to recognize and utilize their strengths in service to their goals, and to develop skills to better manage the challenges they face. I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma , grief and loss, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, parent/child conflicts, and family difficulties.

**CASELOAD FULL AT THIS TIME** "You don't understand" is something your teenager says to you, or something you think when you try talking to them. You want to help your child live a full, happy life, and you're worried that they won't get there on the path they seem to be on. They're stumped at each turn by depression, anxiety, psychosis, or by painful things that have happened to them in the past. Their behavior has changed, and you want to understand why, and what you can do to help, but the things you try often seem to backfire.

Hello, my name is AJ Millet. I am a licensed psychologist working via telehealth in Corvallis. I currently have a full caseload and have started a waitlist. I accept Pacific Source and Samaritan Choice insurances. I believe that therapy can be powerful, vulnerable, nerve-wracking, and everything in between. I work to build a relationship of safety, respect, and honesty. Regardless of what brings you into therapy, I want you to feel assured that you will be met with compassion as we navigate the concerns in your life.

I believe healing starts with being kind to ourselves. Life has a tendency to throw curve balls that trigger old hurts and make us feel small and inadequate. It’s these very moments of vulnerability that provide opportunities to learn and step into a bigger version of ourselves - if we are ready. It is my honor to walk alongside you on your journey to connecting to yourself and the world around you, and figuring out next steps. I believe in a holistic approach that involves mind, body, heart and soul, each of which provide unique information about the work that is needed at this time.

AT THIS TIME I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. At times life’s difficulties and transitions can cause us to feel overwhelmed, unsettled or stuck. We might experience grief, pain and trauma , or find our relationships difficult to navigate. We long for deeper connections, a sense of belonging and for meaningful relationships. Such times can highlight the opportunity to become more self-aware and develop ways to stay in the presence of ‘what is’. We can reassess what matters to us, build on strengths and resiliency, address unhelpful patterns, heal and move toward living more fully.