Couples Counseling Therapists in Eugene, OR

At some point in our lives, everyone gets stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior or interactions. At some point we all need help. There comes a time when we all need to look in the mirror and face it, change needs to happen. Thats where I come in. I'm here to help. I have a direct approach to therapy which tends to be supportive and caring yet proactive and goal oriented. This strengths based approach seems to really help people get "unstuck" and allows them to find new ways of approaching their concerns. I enjoy working with and getting to know all types of people. I work with individual adults, couples and families.

I strongly believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for the work and processes we engage in together. By creating a safe environment to explore collaboratively, I help build a sense of confidence, honesty, and mutual trust with clients. My approach is grounded in authenticity, awareness, heart, humor and understanding, augmented by decades of training, education, and experience.

The primary focus of my work with individual teens and adults is LGBTQIA+ and trans issues, people struggling with ADHD and Autism, PTSD and trauma related issues. I also work with couples and with people in non-traditional relationships like ethical non-monogamy, polyamory and kink dynamics.

Would you like to be living a more meaningful, authentic life? Many of the people I see struggle to prioritize themselves for a variety of reasons. This can often lead to feelings of burnout and loss of motivation. Taking time to reconnect with what matters most and identifying your next steps can be a transformative experience. Whether you are looking to increase insight, improve your relationship, or become a better version of you, therapy can be a very useful tool. I will work collaboratively with you to identify your unique needs and provide a place for you to pursue the changes you seek.

I specialize in guiding and assisting you during major life transitions using a holistic mind-body approach. The goal being to achieve increased clarity enabling you to make the best decisions for your personal journey. I understand that life is full of transitions that often come with many challenges that can bring up feelings of anxiety, self-doubt, and a lowering of self-esteem. These feelings can leave you stuck in a world of worry where it is impossible to even visualize a desired future. My holistic mind-body approach allows you to internally integrate the changes you desire to create in your life.

If depression, anxiety, past trauma, addiction, or unhealthy relationships, are creating barriers in your life, don't suffer in silence alone. Come visit with me. My office is located in a beautiful nature setting by the river. I work with children and adolescents as well as adults, and enjoy working with couples and families in addition to individual therapy. I use compassion and unconditional acceptance to create a safe container in which to learn new ways of coping with, and moving past whatever situation you might find yourself in.

Are you and your partner having difficulty with communication or understanding each other? Has there been a reduction in joy or connection in your partnership? Do you have a hard time knowing what your needs are, how to express them, or feel that you don’t deserve to have them met? If any of your answers are “yes,” we might be a good fit! My primary focus is on helping couples with communication issues. I also work with individuals and couples who are dealing with the impact of such issues as depression, anxiety, ADHD/ASD/AuDHD, recovery from narcissistic abuse, and PMDD.

Do you find yourself feeling stuck despite your best intentions? Do you criticize yourself, engage in self-defeating behaviors, or find yourself nursing old wounds despite a desire for personal growth and greater happiness? I can assist you to tap into your own natural capacity for healing and thriving. I have over twenty years of experience. I work with a variety of issues, including: anxiety, depression, anger, relationship difficulties, addiction and other self-harming habits, trauma, dissociation, grief, life transitions and concerns related to physical health / pain, school, work, gender identification, spirituality/purpose, and family of origin.

Do you want more aliveness in your life, your love, your work, your play? Do you want to develop the skills to engage more creatively and effectively with the challenges you face? I help you to understand and change relationship conflict; communicate more honestly and effectively; recover from grief and loss; stop giving your power away - exude more natural authority and self-possession; move on from addictions and other self-defeating behavior patterns; deal with anger, depression, worry, shame, and self-criticism.

Clients have said that I offer something very different and powerful. I have seen those committed to their healing stop having flashbacks/panic attacks, get better sleep, improve relationships, heal from addictions, make more money while working less, improve physical health, and become happy! I offer a warm, funny, conversational-style therapy, specializing in healing trauma of all kinds. Trauma shows up most commonly as Anxiety, Depression, Addiction (FREEZE threat response), ADHD/ADD (FLIGHT), Anger issues (FIGHT), People-pleasing/Codependency (FAWN), and relationship issues.

I work with people who are coping with transitions in all stages of life. These are times when we feel vulnerable. We may need extra support and a safe place to explore what is happening and how we are responding. Negative experiences and traumas from the past may be reawakened and our self worth is challenged. 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 collaborative, non-judgmental, respectful and intentional alliance.

If you are experiencing a frustratingly familiar cycle in life or with your relationship, I encourage you to reach out in whichever way is easiest---email, phone or text---and see if we can start creating something new and healthier for yourself. It is truly comforting to have a safe place where you can be heard, where you can begin to have hope for more consistent and secure connection. Our immediate focus would be on making your daily life and relationships more manageable. We then would work together identifying unsatisfying patterns and exploring more successful ways to say and get what you need.

My ideal client is motivated to partner with me in a plan of healing and change. He/She is receptive to natural methods of healing which include stress management and nutritional awareness. This client has some awareness into the problems and is eager for more insight. Use of various methods as well as art therapy are very helpful to this persons continued desire to free themselves from unconscious blockage.

What I hear most often from clients are, "I've been to other therapists, and you are different. This feels like I'm changing!" When you are with me, you will know that 100% of my attuned attention is with you. I pay attention to what you say, how you say it, what your body movement tells me, and what your history tells me. If you are seeking support for yourself for inner healing from trauma (all sorts), Attachment wounding, Post Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, postpartum depression or anxiety, chronic illness, anxiety, panic, grief, life transitions, or you are in a relationship that needs support, contact me.

I genuinely believe freedom, health, wholeness, and hope are God-given possibilities for everyone. Unfortunately, these freedoms have been lost due to traumas, life patterns, and circumstances, and the human heart desperately seeks to regain them. With the right support, clients can pull on their resilient strengths to make responsible choices to function in a healthier life-sustaining way. Counseling and psychotherapy can assist in the understanding and healing process. It is a privilege to help restore to the individual what life events, relationships, or our own choices have stolen from us.

My ideal client is anyone that is aware they would like to live a more fulfilling life, motivated to make changes, be open to new ideas and possibilities and learn to approach those possibilities with curiosity. They are willing to face their fears and have the desire to learn to trust themselves. They are able to accept and receive compassionate support, but feel empowered to communicate what is true for them, what works for them, what their needs are, etc.

My approach is strengths-based, positive and non-judgmental. Together, we create an environment of safety and trust that is essential for exploring challenging issues. Offering guidance and support, my focus is to empower individuals and couples to increase harmony in their relationships and to develop an attitude of loving kindness toward themselves. My intention is to raise awareness of the impact of our thoughts on our feelings in order to awaken the power within each person to reduce negative thinking and increase health and well-being. A specialty is individual personal psychotherapy.

I specialize in the following areas: couples counseling, multicultural dynamics, women's issues, college transitions, trauma and recovery, depression, and a lack of emotional/sexual fulfillment. Feeling stuck, anxious, or depressed? Relationship struggles? I understand. 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 coping and overall improved life management.Together we can find healthy ways to alleviate and cope with these dynamics that you may be experiencing.

Are you struggling with the quality of relationships in your life? Do you find yourself repeating familiar patterns that lead to conflict and disconnection? Are you interested in exploring your patterns, learning new strategies, and feeling more hopeful and optimistic about creating satisfying connection in your life, both with yourself and those around you? I am passionate about the power of relationships to enhance our well being and am excited to support you (individually or with your partner) in building deeper and more intentional relationships.