Therapists in Eugene, OR

Welcome. I work with adults who experience anxiety, life transitions and relational issues. My approach is collaborative and I work best with individuals who are curious, authentic and open to growing. Because you are the expert of your life, I am happy to journey alongside of you, providing a safe space, as you navigate life and move toward your personal goals. My counseling approach is eclectic, so, I utilize treatment approaches that best suit each individual client (e.g., CBT, somatic, mindfulness, spiritual formation).

***MY PRACTICE IS FULL; I am not accepting new clients*** Hello! I am a couples & family therapist, as well as a sexuality therapist. My treatment approaches include IFS (Internal Family Systems) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) modalities. I help people heal from sexuality issues, trauma, anxiety & OCD, as well as relationship challenges. I aim to get a deep understanding of how your life is for you and how you prefer it to be. The therapy process is unique for each person or couple. I will support & empower you, and I aspire to meet you with great respect, openness and transparency.

My clinical work is with adults in the treatment of trauma and eating disorder recovery maintenance with focus on EMDR, ACT, IFS and Somatic modalities. I also incorporate Hypnotherapy as a short term intervention. I have found that healing childhood and adult trauma and the body's response to trauma activation are the keys to living a healthy integrated life. My practice is affirming and inclusive to all lifestyles and people. Please allow me to bring 20 years of experience into guiding you to the recognition of your own power and personal effectiveness to live your most genuine, authentic life. Please inquire by email.

Practice and waitlist are FULL, sorry! My therapy style is influenced by the work of Brené Brown, who writes, "We are all made of strength and struggle." I am a cheerleader in the best sense of that word; I will encourage you to build on your strengths and support you through your struggles. I am passionate about helping people move towards self-acceptance and away from shame and self-doubt. I strive to be authentic, compassionate, and respectful, and to foster a relationship where you feel genuinely seen and valued.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have worked with adults, adolescents, children, and couples in a variety of settings for over 15 years. My approach is strengths-based and is centered on each client’s needs, and is holistic, considering the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. I collaborate with my clients to establish a therapeutic relationship that is grounded in openness, honesty, trust, empathy, acceptance, and, occasionally, even humor.

*NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS - Check back July/ Aug 2022 - I do not keep a Wait List* Starting the therapy process is a sign of strength and vulnerability. I believe that we all have the power to create change in our lives by allowing ourselves to see ourselves and be seen by others in our lives. Together, we will explore the origins of your patterns of thinking/behaving/relating as well as the functions that these patterns serve, assess your barriers to change, identify your strengths and resources, and practice new ways of coping in order to help you live a more satisfying life.

I work with adults struggling with trauma-related symptoms, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, grief, life transitions and those interested in making healthy lifestyle changes. I believe change is possible when people feel safe to explore their values, hopes, dreams, commitments, and purpose, as well as their disappointments and hurts. I aim to help clients "slow down," encouraging reflection and insight, and the development of healthy coping strategies to create sustainable change. My stance is curious and flexible reflecting my belief that my clients are the experts on their lives.

Not accepting new clients 12/22 I believe in human resilience, in the potential for growth and change. I believe that pain arises through the endurance of invalidation, violation, or incongruence of one’s self, and that these experiences are what bring us to therapy. Therapy is a powerful opportunity to explore and discover one’s resilience through a relationship that encourages growth in a nonjudgmental, supportive environment. As a therapist, I am committed to creating a space for healing in which we can explore your life stories of both pain and joy, where you feel heard and validated, and where you can make the changes you seek.