Anxiety Therapists in Eugene, OR

I am a licensed clinical social worker in private practice for 20 years. I use an integrative approach that includes cognitive-behavioral, family systems, and solution-focused therapy. My goal is to guide clients to solve problems, reach goals, attain emotional health, improve relationships, and realize their potential. I have had extensive training related to depression, anxiety , trauma symptoms and relationship issues. I work primarily with adults, adolescents, and couples.

Congratulations on taking the first step towards self-discovery and growth! Whether it is depression, anxiety , past experiences, or any number of the countless things that keep us from living the life we want, searching for someone to help partner with you on that journey towards healing and wholeness is an important first step. I am committed to helping clients find self-understanding, heal emotional pain and create more fulfilling lives within a safe and nurturing environment. I have over 14 years of experience in working with adolescents, adults, and families in effort to improve people’s functioning and quality of life.

Welcome! Have you every struggled to find the words to describe how you feel or wanted to express yourself beyond just talking in therapy? When words can't express it, art can. Anaïs Nin said, "and the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." Being in the tight bud of depression, anxiety , grief, hopelessness, and/or feeling lost, is painful. And, change can feel scary too. Sometimes in order to take that risk to blossom, we need support and someone to walk alongside us on our journey toward healing and growth.

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.

Are you suffering from depression, anxiety , the effects of stress or trauma? Are you experiencing conflict or crisis with your spouse or partner? Are you a young person having difficulty finding direction and motivation in life? Are you an adult who has yet to figure out who you are or what you want to be when you grow up?

My therapeutic style is collaborative and I make every effort to develop caring, respectful relationships. Interventions tend to be integrative, with an emphasis on emotional awareness, effective thinking patterns, and personal/interpersonal coping skills. I make use of evidence-based treatments for specific problems and work with individuals who experience depression, anxiety , grief, panic , relationship issues, traumatic stress, and personal or employment transition. My intention is to foster a non-judging, compassionate environment within which people can grow and work toward a fulfilling life.

It takes true courage to reach out for support. It’s my belief that we are each on our own unique journey through life. Choosing to work with a therapist can be significantly helpful with making sense of and navigating the layers of challenges, uncertainty, loss transition, and traumatic circumstances that are experienced throughout life. I feel deeply honored to be a source of support and a witness to my clients’ journeys toward increased understanding, healing, growth, clarity, a greater sense of connection and wellbeing. Important to me is to offer a space with kindness, warmth, non-judgement, safe connection, and inclusivity.

I am experienced working with clients of diverse backgrounds, ages, and customs with a range of concerns from relationships, anxiety , depression, grief, perinatal & parenting issues, and trauma. I am passionate about this work and what can be accomplished in a non-judgmental, respectful alliance. 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 supportive, and safe space to help you uncover the things that are getting in the way of your happiness and well-being.