Female Therapists in McMinnville, OR

My approach as a therapist is to honor the inherent worth and dignity of all. My intention is to deeply listen, and to be truly present. I seek to be an ally to the people I work with, in awakening the parts that have been silenced, and to hear and understand their stories. I draw from psychodynamic, relational, trauma-informed, and somatic perspectives. You'll have the opportunity to learn techniques for relaxation and stress management. This will increase your ability to move beyond habitual patterns of thinking and behaving, and towards having the freedom to choose how you inhabit yourself and your relationships.

For me an ideal client would be someone that is seeking support to make an honest change for themselves and in doing so, utilize the tools and supports that they are receiving to build up their own confidence to make these changes. Often it is difficult and uncomfortable to make changes, however, with skills put in place, it can lessen the struggle and increase the person's independence and self-esteem.

Accepting New Clients. BEING WELL…knowing who you are as an individual. Life brings experiences that are difficult to adjust and live peacefully. It is common to have worries in relationships, work/life balance, stressful experiences, and emotional difficulties, past or current. These worries lead to change in mood, low self-worth, and provoke negative thinking. My approach focuses on walking along beside you and focusing on your individual strengths to move through a difficult time in your life. In addition to walking along beside you, you will gain insight and awareness of your current coping skills.

Is life giving you a beating? Do you feel like you've been derailed? Sometimes you might need a helping hand to get back on track. Or maybe you don't even remember ever being "on track," but you'd like to develop a life of inner peace and meaning. Whatever the case, I'm here for you. Some of my areas of practice include anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, self-esteem, life transitions, spiritual concerns, premarital counseling, and relationship struggles. I also work with individuals who experience hallucinations.

If you need support to make sense of your life; a challenge, a transition, a chronically "stuck" place that you'd like to work through, I have over 30 years of experience counseling and coaching people to clarity, empowerment, and more ease in making positive choices for themselves.

NOW accepting new clients! I focus on helping couples and individuals rebuild trust, connection, safety, and security in the key relationships in their lives. Almost everything we do, every reaction we have, every decision we make, and every relationship we form ultimately results from our inner dynamics, and I assist the clients in identifying and working through these dynamics. Therapeutic space allows clients to reconnect with themselves, gain greater self-awareness, learn the tools and skills we need to handle triggers, change unhelpful patterns, and overcome life challenges.

I believe that everyone has the ability to grow and heal. There are seasons that we need connection and support through difficult times journey. The purpose of therapy is to provide you with the opportunity to explore a variety of concerns related to your current situation. I work with clients through a collaborative therapeutic relationship that fosters acceptance, connection, and hope. Our past does not define us, but it does inform who we are today. I specialize in empowering clients to find healing and renewal as you explore dynamics of the past and how they interact with the present.

You're not feeling so good about things right now, and you're running out of ideas to make it better. Maybe your relationship with a partner, family member or friend has gone sideways, leaving you feeling hurt, misunderstood or alone. Maybe your relationship with yourself is struggling, weighted by negative thoughts and feelings that don't accurately reflect who you really are or who you want to be. You're not your best self right now, and you know it. You're tired of feeling this way—and you want to change it.

I am practicing via telehealth. I am committed to helping individuals, families, businesses, communities move forward. I bring 40+ years of clinical experience which includes work with combat, childhood and complex PTSD and trauma including Holocaust survivors. I have been recognized by The Southern Poverty Law Center for contributions to promote justice. I work with cancer patients and their families as a member of the Association of Oncology Social Workers. Psychotherapy with trauma survivors has helped clients lead productive and happier lives despite strife and adversity.

Good day and glad you are here! Looking for a counselor is a first step of bravery. You may be struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, or in other areas of life. You may want insight and tools for emotional pain relief or to break negative patterns of living. Perhaps you feel stuck and discouraged on how or what to change. Obtaining these goals are all possible! If you are someone seeking a counselor with compassion and a depth of professional experience and life experience, it is my hope you reach out. I currently offer counseling in McMinnville, Lincoln City (Whalesong Counseling), and Grand Ronde for Equine therapy.

My desire is to come alongside those who are hurting and help them find hope, a sense of meaning and purpose, and healing. Regardless of whether I am treating an individual, couple or family, I believe that a meaningful, authentic relationship between the client and therapist is essential to the process of healing. My goal is to create a collaborative and safe space for us to enact change in your life and a space where you feel listened to.

Are you getting what you want out of life? I help my clients identify and let go of negative feelings, old behavior patterns, and ways of thinking that prevent them from living the life they want. Counseling can help you experience the joy of self-acceptance and the peace of mind that comes with healthy self-esteem. In the process, you can create stronger relationships, improve your communication with others, and see new possibilities for your life.

My goal is to help make counseling feel comfortable, safe, and at your pace. We will work collaboratively to help you find your strength, feel empowered and confident, and rediscover meaning and purpose in your life. Talking through past or present tough experiences or hurts can be difficult. It’s tempting to try and ignore them or minimize how they are impacting you. Therapy can be a safe space to help you take the time needed to address your feelings in a way that will help you truly heal from the hurt, and discover how to engage with yourself in a healthy way that enables you to move forward.