PacificSource Therapists in Lebanon, OR

Creating a "Life Worth Living" is what we will do together. My approach is active and practical. You'll be welcomed into a supportive, collaborative environment where we will work together to create genuine solutions to the challenges of relationships & simply being human - in an often difficult world. I focus on multiple components of behavior: actions, thinking and feeling. I utilize primarily DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy). Both provide a range of skills to create new insight and growth and form a basis for lifelong success.

I have had over 20years experience working as a clinical social worker in hospital, hospice, public mental health and private practice settings. I treat children, adolescents, adults and the very elderly. I also have considerable experience helping clients manage Asperger's and Autism Spectrum Conditions as well as those with developmental/physical disabilities or cognitive impairments. I offer supportive counseling in a relaxed safe environment, meeting clients where they are and nurturing individual skills and strengths. I see the relationship between client and counselor as being key in all my therapeutic interventions and work to create trust and confidenc

The evergreen trees of Oregon gather strength from deep roots. Despite the winds and rains, conifers reach ever upwards. Conifer Wellness, rooted in central Corvallis, uses a flexible clinical approach to meet your mental health needs.

I'm passionate about learning, and am motivated to find out what clinically proven tools and methods will best support each individual I work with.

I was drawn to counseling over the years because I enjoy helping others grow and develop into the best version of themselves. During my own life, I have overcome my own challenges and would like the opportunity to provide support to others on their journey whatever that looks like for them.

I provide individual psychotherapy to adults and adolescents, helping with a wide range of issues. I work with couples and families as well.

From time to time, the complexity of life demands something that overwhelms our usual coping strategies. These challenges can sometimes be brought on by relationships, careers, family, or health. Or perhaps it’s something more connected to our core understanding of the world around us. The meaning we've made from life's past events serves as a template for how we will process each new experience in the future. My goal is to help facilitate an insight-oriented process of understanding why we feel the way we do and provide a source of strength and a healthy curiosity to lead to a better tomorrow.

Are you feeling stuck, weighed down by stress and the changes you've had to navigate in your life? You may have thought that it would turn around, and your problems would just go away. But they didn't, and you're wondering if you can find peace. Depression, anxiety, and relationship issues can be a heavy burden to carry, but you don't have to walk through this alone. As your counselor, I will listen, give support to help you through these times, and work with you to make the changes you need to bring healing to your life.

You deserve to feel heard and accepted. My goal is to help you experience a greater sense of well-being and contentment in your life. What I enjoy most about counseling is having the privilege of sharing authentic connections with people who want to feel better and see their lives improved. I work with individual adults and have a special interest in helping women who are in life transition. Many clients come to me seeking help for grief and loss, depression, anxiety, issues with adult children, family cutoffs, trauma, early attachment and self-esteem issues, and more.

You are very courageous right now and I congratulate you are taking the first steps toward healing. At this moment you might be feeling stuck, like you're on autopilot, just going through the motions but not really engaging in life. Maybe you've given up activities or hobbies that you used to enjoy. You maybe once had a zest for living but now feel like life is one burden after another. Maybe there is a deep heaviness when you move throughout the day. You lie awake worried about the future or regretting things from the past. You're on edge or keyed-up all the time. You are not alone in feeling these things.

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Are you experiencing life changes, relationship issues or suffering from anxiety or depression? Are you struggling with chronic pain or illness, or feeling stuck in patterns that are no longer serving you well? Choosing to pursue counseling is a courageous step towards addressing the issues that you are facing and I aim to honor your courage by providing a space for you to be heard and understood and to help you in identifying your personal goals. I use evidence-based modalities to facilitate forward growth and change.

As of January 1, 2022, my private practice is closed to new patients. I do not anticipate a change in this status as my work has largely shifted to local employee assistance. For over 20 years, it has been my privilege and pleasure to help adults and adolescents with mood, anxiety, and trauma issues. If you have seen me in the past, you are welcome to contact me about returning to therapy. My services include individual, family, and experiential group therapy. Office convenient to Albany, Lebanon and Corvallis, Oregon. Please call or email, for more detailed information.

I view my role to be as a guide in the journey of recovering access to our inherent capacity for health and psychological wholeness. My approach to counseling is humanistic and depth-oriented; our past informs, but need not limit our present lives. I specialize in IFS (Internal Family Systems) to help clients get acquainted with parts of themselves and reconcile inner tensions. At times I may utilize art-based techniques to provide clients with other languages with which to communicate, as well as resourcing techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused approaches to mobilize individual and family strengths.

My ideal client is someone who is willing to work, at whatever level that may be for them. It is important to celebrate and build on small successes. Change can be scary. The idea of therapy can be terrifying for some, and a relief for others. If you are reading through this, it means you are likely searching for something. I believe that in therapy a space is created to help you to work on your goals in an environment that is supportive and safe. While therapy is not an end all, it helps you to discover more about yourself and the interactions you have in your daily life. Therapy is what you make it.

Are you feeling isolated or alone with the challenges that life has been throwing at you? Are you dealing with overwhelming feelings of sadness, anger, or anxiety? Do you want to live with a clearer sense of self and freedom in who you are? Sharing these concerns with someone are challenging for most of us. I will honor your courage to reach out and seek help with giving you space to be heard and seen where you are.

Have you ever looked in the mirror and asked yourself, “who am I?” or “how did I get to this place in my life?” or ever thought “I am not ok”, but everyone around you says that you are doing fine and things will work themselves out. Do you find yourself questioning your spiritual or religious beliefs? Maybe even doubting them all together? Do you find yourself sad or nervous often? Are you frustrated with yourself and relationships more and more often? If you answered “yes” to these questions, then this is the right place for you. Together we can find the answers that you are searching for in your life and relationships.

I am NOT taking new clients right now. I am licensed in both Oregon and Washington at this time. Based on your needs and preferences, I offer short-term/solution-focused therapy, as well as longer-term "depth therapy." I focus on clinical assessment and move toward providing strategies and skills for symptom reduction for anxiety or other mood issues, assist you in building on current strengths, and help you find new ways of coping with the changes and challenges life throws at us. I can also provide assistance in managing trauma issues and moving past it with EMDR and IFS.