EMDR Therapists in Eugene, OR

Therapy is a vulnerable process and finding the right therapist can be a daunting decision. I appreciate the strength it takes to begin the search for a therapist and I welcome the opportunity to walk alongside you in your healing process.

I believe that all people can benefit from therapy at one or multiple points in their lives. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults for individual and couple's therapy. Common presenting issues that I work with include depression, anxiety, relational conflict, and trauma. I am particularly passionate about working with young adults, trauma survivors, and new/expecting parents. Ideal clients are committed to attending appointments consistently and are interested in creating meaningful change.

I provide individual, couple and family therapy to residents of Lane County, assisting clients with trauma, anxiety, relationship distress, substance abuse & addiction/recovery issues, life transition difficulties, and other life challenges. I utilize both time-honored and cutting edge therapeutic methods, realizing that therapy must be tailored to each unique individual or couple to be effective. Coming from a systems background, I view problems as being embedded within the context of family, community, employment, educational, legal and other systems - affecting and being influenced by each of these.

Do you long for personal growth and happiness but find yourself struggling with old wounds, criticism, anxiety and self defeating behaviors? The individuals I work with learn to tap into their own natural instinct to heal and thrive. With 30 years experience, I am skilled at helping people find competence and meaning when they thought there was no hope. Together in the adventure of counseling, we explore how your life experiences, relationships and natural mind-body systems currently serve you - well, not so well or quite badly - and then work together to restore strength, balance and vitality.

If you woke up tomorrow and your life was exactly how you wanted it to be, what would be different? Maybe you’ve been feeling stuck and weighed down by the past, and you want to be unburdened and able to move forward with your life. Perhaps you want to manage stress better, improve your relationships, or feel less depressed and worried. You may want support around uncertainty, grief, isolation, and fear related to the pandemic, racism, politics, or other societal issues. Whatever you desire, seeking help is a courageous next step toward making positive changes, achieving your goals, and improving your health and wellbeing.

Would you like to bring more awareness, clarity, and peace of mind to your life? Do you want to live more authentically, with more ease and confidence in your relationship with your self and the difference you make, but feel stuck? You know you can do more and are not giving up, but right may not see how to move forward. You want to live a more fulfilling life and achieve closeness with others. You can make meaningful progress, achieve closeness with others, and experience increased joy and success.

Many people turn to therapy to help heal old and new wounds. I believe healing stems from a place of safety, curiosity and respect for the client's process. With developed trust, the therapeutic relationship can offer a foundation for self-exploration and help give voice to parts of the self that have been neglected and ignored. My approach is relational and grounded in values of compassion and inclusion. I work collaboratively to support clients in exploring their relationship with themselves to help foster new understanding, growth and change.

A wait list is availabIe as my practice is full at this time. I work with individuals, children, couples and families employing EMDR and Emotionally Focused Therapy to assist clients in freeing themselves from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex trauma, and the effects of developmental attachment disorders which can manifest as anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors, anger issues, and conflicts in relationships. I have also worked as a developmental children’s therapist for over 15 years assisting parents in implementing effective parenting strategies that support their child’s learning and development.

Welcome! I am a licensed psychologist working with individuals 18+, specializing in the treatment of trauma, anxiety & depression, life transitions, relationships, career & stress. My style is collaborative, nonjudgmental, and relational. Supporting you to make the changes you seek, I believe in the importance of attending to the whole person: cultural, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, physical & creative. The therapeutic relationship is an important tool in therapy, and we will work together to help you meet your goals, perhaps to decrease suffering and distress, improve relationships, and find joy and playfulness in your life.

PLEASE NOTE THAT MY PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL. My style is interactive and my goal is to create a collaborative, therapeutic relationship. Using a variety of theoretical approaches, I help clients identify issues they need to manage or resolve in order to achieve the quality of life they are seeking. I have a deep regard for the role one's spiritual life may have assisting with one's overall well-being. I respect the uniqueness of each individual and the drive to achieve a sense of wholeness and self-expression. With this in mind, I strive to bring compassion, focus and direction to the work we do together.