Parenting Therapists in Eugene, OR

I believe in my client's inherent ability to heal and join with them to form a creative and collaborative relationship which promotes growth and transformation. My therapy practice integrates strength based disciplines including Emotionally Focused Therapy, mindfulness based techniques, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

I have been an LMFT since 1993. During that time I've had both education and experience with many of the issues we encounter as we pass through our lives. Couples, individuals and teens are the majority of my practice. We work on relationship problems, divorce and co-parenting, anxiety and depression and parent-child problems. I also have training and experience working with clients with sexual concerns and Active Duty Military, families and Veterans. I am currently accepting telephonic and video clients in Oregon. Telehealth has been extensively researched and found to have similar positive results as face-to-face.

Counseling for children, adolescents, adults and families; specializing in the treatment of young children and their families.

Navigating transitions such as divorce, becoming a new parent, initiating a new relationship, adjusting at school or beginning a new career can be challenging. If things are feeling overwhelming in this new chapter, I'd love to help you get back to feeling like yourself!

Please email for new patient requests in order for me to be able to respond promptly. It takes a great deal of courage to seek support. I believe that healing can occur in a safe, warm, and supportive place where we can explore different areas of our lives. I am honored to be part of that journey for individuals who want to explore healing in a place where they feel safe, seen, and heard. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, life transitions, perinatal mental health, parenting challenges, woman issues and I have a passion for working with college age populations. I am bilingual and bicultural and speak Spanish.

My passion comes from helping people grow internally as well as external. I believe in meeting people where they are and equipping them with the tools they need to connect with insight and peace. I strive to create a space that feels safe where this work can be done. I believe that each one of us has the capacity to heal and experience health and wholeness. I enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds especially those looking to use faith integration in practice. I also enjoy working with individuals who are struggling with depression and anxiety in particular kids and youth. I utilize a strengths-based approach in practice.

You're exhausted, disconnected, going through the motions. You give so much of yourself each and every day. For the most part you feel like you are managing through the daily stressors, but you aren't living with the vitality you had imagined for yourself. The constant stressors of life, work, parenting, and relationships have you feeling drained. You're burnt out. You want to reconnect with yourself, your vitality. You know that you can't make all your stressors disappear, but you know there is better way filled with more ease and gentle flow.

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.

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.

Welcome! Seeking support and asking for help is the first, and often the most difficult, step in the healing journey. I celebrate this step with you, and I am honored you are here. In my work with children, adolescents, individuals and families I strive to create a warm and genuine connection that provides a sense of partnership. Together we will highlight the strengths, identify the challenges and navigate the waves of change, helping you reach the sense of well-being you are desiring.

Therapy is an investment in the quality of your life. I enjoy working with clients who want to improve their relationships; the effectiveness of their parenting; the satisfaction of their career path; the ability to perform confidently in arts/athletics/academics; to recover well following a difficult change or transition; or generally, to feel more contentment and less distress on a daily basis.

My practice is committed to helping you explore what feels unbalanced in your life, find or re-connect with what feels "right", and make meaningful changes that will improve mood, relationships, and overall well-being. I believe that change, despite the weight of history, is entirely possible. My approach is closely aligned with current research on brain functioning and best-practice treatment.

4/2024: Waitlist: kids/teens/adults. Our mission is to match you with one of our highly skilled therapists with expertise and specialized training in the area you seek support. Charissa Schmidt, LPC serves child through adult clients. Kelton Monroe, LCSW provides care for adults navigating various life transitions. Christine Guza, LPC, specialties include adults experiencing chronic pain, medical conditions, and trauma. Dr. Corrina Falkenstein, PhD supports clients ages 10 and up experiencing ADHD, depression and anxiety. Janell Hunt, LMFT, specializes in play therapy with clients ages 3 - 9.

I bring the ability to deeply hear the narratives clients are living and create a therapeutic environment where healing and transformation become possible. I focus on treating clients who have lived through complex childhood trauma and its effects, and those living with the effects of marginalization, adoptive and/or foster narratives, and perfectionism. I also enjoy helping with relationships, body image, OCD, self-discovery, identity development, grief/loss, and parenting. My integrative approach meets clients where they are and invites a process that includes the mind, heart, and body in growing self-awareness and wellness.

I am passionate about empowering clients to access their own strengths and resources in order to overcome the difficult challenges that life throws at us. I believe that relationships impact every aspect of our lives. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, families and military personnel dealing with a wide range of concerns. I have worked with clients on concerns such as: depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parent/child conflict, stress, low self-esteem, emotional and behavioral issues, post traumatic stress disorder and trauma.

I provide compassionate, creative, and collaborative individual and family therapy that supports people as well as families in navigating through difficult situations in their lives. My goal is to help adults recognize and utilize their personal strengths as well as develop insight about them self to create lasting change that will enhance their life. When working with children and families, I create a safe place for children and adolescents to express their thoughts and work through their emotions. I collaborate with parents, teachers, and medical professionals to develop individualized treatment and support.

I am currently only accepting certain clients for my waitlist. I do have spots available for my Parenting Classes. I specialize in helping children, teens, and adults manage and decrease their anxiety. While anxiety can be a part of daily life, at times it becomes debilitating or distressing. I work with my clients to find a way to balance daily stress while still finding enjoyment in life. I utilize evidence-based practices that are based on science and measurable goals. I like my clients to feel involved in the process of choosing goals and measuring their own progress and successes.

Now accepting new clients! I specialize in adults experiencing stress, anxiety, and challenging life changes (such as a job/career change, college stress, new parenting, recently divorced, and breakups). I am experienced in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and trauma including chronic trauma. I also love to help people struggling to deal with strong emotions such as anger or fear.

Are you someone who is committed to helping others? Maybe you work for a non-profit or organization that serves vulnerable communities. Maybe you’re a parent, an activist, a teacher, a nurse, or a social worker. My passion as a counselor is supporting the helpers: giving you the space you need to heal, cope, and grow so that you can continue to do the important work you believe in—in a way that’s sustainable for you.