Therapists in Downtown, Eugene, OR

I believe counseling is a collaborative process, and starts in the first session as we work together to understand your concerns. I am committed to providing a non-judgmental, supportive, and safe space to help you uncover the things that are getting in the way of your happiness and well-being. My style is a balance of warm, empathic listening and respectful challenging to promote your insight and personal growth. While I will help you understand the nature and origins of your concerns, I will also help you see and use your strengths and talents toward creating the life you want.

“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it." - Brene Brown. If you are looking to begin the courageous process of counseling, you are ready to stop running. My purpose is to help you identify what keeps you stuck and assist in discovering the strengths you already possess, as well as create new coping behaviors to overcome challenges. I will be a compassionate and collaborative partner in your healing, yet I will be direct with you. Let's find out who you are meant to be in this world!

Immediate Openings Available! Are you ready to overcome challenges and move toward what you really value in your life? Our goal at Eugene Center for Anxiety and Stress is to help you learn new ways to respond to difficult emotions and situations and take actions that help you meet your goals. Age ranges for Therapy Clients: 16 and older. Age Range for Assessment Clients: 6+ for ADHD/learning/other challenges, 16+ for Autism evaluations.

People come to counseling to alleviate some suffering or to get clarity on some confusion or path choice in their lives. I work with my clients to co-invent ways for you to accomplish these and other goals they may have. If you come as a couple I will strive to help you decode the mystery of what brought the two of you together and what your spirits need now, together and individually. These days I also work a lot with families who have kids with social and recreational screen media dependence. Please see my book on Amazon on this topic.

"We all have our stuff." I heard a wise woman say this years ago. We might feel overwhelmed by all the expectations of life - of adulthood. We might be carrying the weight of something terrible that has happened in our lives. We might feel deeply alone - even when we are around other people. Maybe we feel out of control or lacking discipline, struggling to break habits that we know are bad for us. Whatever the case may be, you are not alone. Lots of people come to therapy. Lots of people feel much better after trying it.

Currently Accepting New Clients! I believe that therapy can help heal by creating a safe and warm environment. Together, we will explore any pain or challenges that you may be experiencing in hopes of rebuilding the bridges and pathways to healthier and coping and overall improved life management. I believe that therapy can unlock forgotten memories and traumas, and has the ability to heal wounded parts of one's heart with appropriate therapeutic guidance.

We all experience times in our life when additional support could be helpful. Unfortunately, during these times seeking support can feel overwhelming and vulnerable. I realize it can take a great deal of courage and trust to reach out. As a therapist, I have deep respect for the people that I work with and it’s important to me that I understand my clients experiences and work collaboratively with them to support their goals. My approach is strength-based, trauma-informed, and rooted within a multicultural/feminist framework that attends to context, reinforces resilience, and focuses on empowerment.

Our lives are made up of relationships, whether they be familial, romantic, or friendly. These relationships can be sources of both great joy and great conflict, and can have a huge impact on our daily lives and well-being. Relational therapy gives you the opportunity to work on any issues that may have arisen in your relationship, and it can also highlight some of your relationship's greatest strengths. In our work together, we can rebuild, repair, and strengthen the important relationships in your life. I understand that your life is busy and time is limited. For your convenience, I offer limited evening and weekend appointments.