Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Eugene, OR

**Please leave the name of your insurance provider (if applicable) when you contact me so I can best serve you in our initial consultation. Thank you!** I support individuals in relation to their trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship with food and body, gender, sexuality, and life transitions. My therapeutic relationships are most often marked by warmth, empathy, compassion, and humor, and my overall approach is client-centered and strength-based, embodied by anti-oppression, feminist, and justice-oriented values.

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 hope is that I can help you to tap into existing strengths and learn new ways to be present in your day-to-day activities. I work with clients experiencing high levels of stress, anxiety, and work/school related burnout to improve self care, coping strategies and stress management techniques. I enjoy working with clients to develop their mindfulness skills to be more present in order to improve their overall health, well being and quality of life.

The main focus of my practice is addressing the mental health needs of male clients (boys and young men to elders). I am particularly skilled in assisting males address issues that arise around transitional periods of life. For example, these are the challenges of adolescence, adjusting and coping with college and career issues, preparation and adjusting to retirement. I am skilled in helping individuals manage depression, anxiety and other mood disorders. Additionally, I am highly experienced in assisting clients manage substance and technology addictions. Working with boys and men who have anger management challenges is another area of my expertise.

It can feel vulnerable to acknowledge that you’re struggling, but it’s my belief that there is a lot of strength in that willingness to be open and seek change. I strive to honor that by providing an environment of safety, acceptance, and empowerment. My approach is described as easy-going, direct and nonjudgmental. I respect my clients’ needs and welcome the opportunity to work with people of diverse backgrounds, identities, and relationships. My goal is to help you find relief through expanded self-awareness, development of practical tools, increased connectedness, and by shifting out of old or unhelpful patterns.

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.

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.

My approach is collaborative, intuitive, and creative to help clients access the power of their innate wisdom and inspiration to cultivate personal healing, wellbeing, and a meaningful life. We work together to help you embrace opportunities and transform challenges in the midst of whatever difficulties you might be facing. I also offer Life Coaching to help people transition from therapy toward their highest values and goals in life.

I specialize in working with adults like you, impacted by trauma and complex trauma, who want to find lasting relief from disturbing symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and other issues involving mood, thinking, or stressful patterns. I use a combination of talk therapy, EMDR, and other somatic approaches to help you create and maintain positive change in your life - healthy shifts in relationships, changes to harmful behaviors, reduction of intrusive symptoms and patterns, and shifting how you manage past experiences so that you’re able to be more present for your now, and more empowered to plan for and embrace your future.

Pursuing therapy is a courageous choice. I believe therapy offers a supportive, non-judgmental, and inclusive space in which to explore your innate capacity for growth and healing. I support children, adults, and families with concerns related to eating disorders, trauma and dissociation, LGBTQ+ experiences, chronic illness/disability issues, anxiety, somatic concerns, and life transitions. My therapeutic relationships are most often marked by compassion, warmth, humor, and empathy, and my overall approach is collaborative and client-centered, embodied by intersectional feminist, anti-oppressive, and social justice-oriented values.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, sad, or scared, you do not have to go through this alone. We can work together to identify the areas that you want to change, draw from your strengths, and establish an individualized wellness plan. I believe that change is possible and want to help you empower yourself to change unhealthy patterns and reach your goals, or just help you get to a place where you feel like yourself again. Having a problem does not reflect on a person's character, integrity, or ability to improve their circumstances if desired.