Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Lake Oswego, OR

I am NOT currently accepting new client referrals. Are you feeling stuck, but don't know where to start? Do you feel as though you're searching for something, but are unsure what it might be? If you have been asking yourself these questions, let me help you on your path to self-discovery. Finding the right therapist can be overwhelming and confusing. My goal is to provide individualized, high-quality mental health care to individuals looking to make changes in their life. I believe that everyone has the capacity for change, and that my job as a therapist is to help clients reach the point where these changes begin.

I believe all people have within themselves the ability to move towards positive change. By creating a safe and trusting relationship and environment, I begin to facilitate my clients' abilities to accept personal responsibility for their behavior, develop autonomy, and make positive and constructive choices in their lives. I hope to empower my clients to successfully overcome traumatic and/or stressful life events and to find positive solutions to problems they may face currently or in the future.

I help individuals, couples, and families achieve a sense of integrative wholeness by creating healthy connections for mind, body, and the emotional self to work effectively together rather than in opposition to one another. Often, the overlooked, the unspoken, and the unaccepted pieces of our inner selves prohibit our ability to experience a sense of wholeness. Personal challenges often become more manageable and approachable when the unknown is met with compassionate understanding.

I meet with all of my clients virtually which allows me to reach individuals who lead busy lives, live in rural areas or other countries, have barriers to making in-person appointments, or simply prefer being in their own space. I believe that accessing mental health care should feel safe, easy, and comfortable. My practice is grounded in the notion that you don't have to feel stressed out to be successful.

Struggling to communicate with your partner? Feeling overwhelmed or anxious? Unsure of how to make changes? I can help. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I know how important good communication and mental health are to one's quality of life. I have a passion for helping clients use their unique strengths to overcome current obstacles, correct unhealthy patterns in their lives, strengthen communication and establish balance. My own personal experience as a mother of two, combined with my professional experience and expertise helps me assist individuals and couples address relational conflict, strengthen communication, and reduce anxiety and depression.

Live your life more fully while enjoying better health with balance and focus. You can learn to experience relief from worry, fear and unhealthy relationships. I believe that positive growth is possible through awareness and attention to small changes in your thinking and actions. Together we can help promote healing and recovery by addressing your emotional, social, physical and spiritual needs. Most people who come in to my office wonder why they waited so long to become more healthy. My goal for you is to have a life changing and fulfilling experience and to reach your fullest potential.

Have you been feeling stressed from seeing your child/teen struggle at school, at home or with friends? Is family disruption causing your child/teen to feel depressed or anxious, losing focus at school, difficulty with time management, or lack of motivation? I work with children, as young as toddler, to young adults to provide a safe space for them or with their families to find solutions to address their needs. I want to help your child/teen regain their confidence and self-esteem. I can help you and your family find a better way to view the past, learn tools to meet current circumstances and feel ready for a spotless future.

Let me listen to you & help you face problems, fears or pain so they do not continue to block your life. Depressed or anxious? Want deeper communication, intimacy & sexual connection with your spouse/partner? Find freedom to be your authentic self at home and work. LGBTQI affirming. Coping with trauma, grief or addictions? Safely integrate emotions/behaviors so you can meet your needs differently. Loss is pervasive in life. We encounter it thru unmet expectations, discrimination, transitions, illness, dying, death, growth, abuse & more. Find peace amidst life's changes. Discover meaning & joy. Live an AUTHENTIC LIFE!

Does chronic pain, lack of sleep, depression, anxiety, avoidance or communication challenges keep you from living life to the fullest? I can help by incorporating therapy, empathy, compassion in a non-judgmental environment as you move toward your desired future. My experience as an eclectic therapist trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy), and CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) have helped former patients move beyond anxiety symptoms that may have resulted from childhood, military, marital, physical, sexual, or emotional abuse. Call now to schedule your 30-minute free consultation.

**NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**. I utilize insight and action oriented approaches to support increased understanding of and empathy towards yourself, while also working to implement realistic changes that lead to increased quality of life and relationships. I work largely with clients around identity challenges, centering care for Black, brown, trans/nonbinary and LGBQIA individuals.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience helping individuals find growth and better health through therapy. I have specialization and interest in treating anxiety, trauma, disordered eating, body image, pregnancy and postpartum issues. I utilize a blend of mindfulness-based treatments including EFT, CBT, DBT, and ACT. I am certified in EMDR as well as Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C).

***Please contact me through the consultation form on my website. I provide individual therapy for adolescent boys ages 10-15 struggling with anxiety and depression. I offer a free 30 minute in-person consultation to assess your child's needs and to determine if we would be a good fit for counseling.

Not accepting new clients at this time Philosophy and Approach: I believe that at various times in our lives all individuals, couples and families need support adjusting to traumas, life changes and the daily stressors we all face. It is my desire to create a safe relationship where individuals feel that their experiences are understood and accepted. When the therapeutic relationship is built on trust, compassion, understanding and acceptance, individuals are able to feel supported to make positive changes in their lives.

It takes strength and courage to reach out for help. It is a privilege, as a licensed professional counselor, to provide a supportive, safe, and mutually respectful environment for you to explore problems that may arise during times of increased stress and life transitions. Whether you are struggling with feelings such as sadness, guilt, anger, disappointment, or inner-conflict, as your therapist, I will collaborate with you using an authentic, kind, and skilled approach. The therapeutic relationship can provide a safe space to increase self-awareness and recognize behaviors and relationship patterns that can make you feel stuck.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience working in mental health. Through my own experiences in the military, I experienced first-hand Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, and depression. After leaving the Navy, I sought therapy to help process what I experienced. While completing my education, I worked at Veterans' Affairs, helping combat Veterans who experienced PTSD and other challenges, including drug and alcohol addiction. I bring this experience to working with you in processing trauma and other issues you may be experiencing.

I specialize in working with adolescents, teens, and young adults. Are you feeling depressed? Struggling with self-confidence? Anxious? Are you experiencing grief or struggling with loss? Having trouble at home or school? Experiencing loneliness? We all encounter challenges of all kinds along the journey. My goal is to meet you where you are and walk with you towards building a more satisfying quality of life. My approach is open and non-judgmental; I seek to understand you and your needs. Finding solutions will always be collaborative and client focused.

Reaching out to a therapist for support might be something you've considered for a while. It takes courage to reach out. Counseling is an aspect of healthy living that can help restore balance and peace in the day to day. The process can be exhilarating, challenging, and profoundly rewarding as you gain clarity through increased awareness. Respecting the sensitive nature of therapy, I offer a friendly atmosphere that's welcoming and supportive. I actively engage in session focusing on you and your needs. Together we identify stressors, stuck points, fears feeding anxiety, and develop inner skills which are key for mental harmony.

The weight of expectations, societal pressures, and personal or relationship struggles can leave people feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, anxious, or stuck. Work, school, relationships or other situations feel unmanageable. I have supported many people through life transitions as they experience some of the most challenging times in their lives, giving them a space to feel safe, valued and truly heard. The safe space I create includes utilizing your strengths to help you grow and heal, being affirming and celebratory of LGBT+ individuals, and using a trauma informed lens around cultural issues.

Suffering happens in isolation. The power of human connection and telling your story can be healing. I believe we're all incredibly resilient at our cores, though this can be overshadowed and challenged by expected and unexpected change, difficult events & trauma, and the subsequent wading & struggling through transition that inevitably follows. I can help you work through the hard parts. Expand awareness and understanding around destructive patterns and apply practices that improve your quality of life. You can manage really overwhelming feelings, reduce pain, deepen & enjoy relationships and even rediscover peace of mind.