Life Coaching Therapists in McMinnville, OR

Mental health is nothing to be ashamed of. I am here to let you know that you do not have to go through this process alone. I am here to provide support whether you are experiencing relationship problems, depression, anxiety, loss, life transitions or even if you are just looking into working on personal goals. I am here for you! I work with an open mind and an open heart. My role as a therapist is to work collaboratively with clients to help them overcome obstacles and recognize their strengths. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for ALL clients to feel heard and accepted. ALL of your identities are welcomed here.

CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I offer televideo sessions. Secure and easy, just click a link. Finding a therapist can be difficult to do. It can be hard to know if the counselor will be a good fit for you. Give me a call for a complimentary phone consult and we can talk about what is on your mind. If we are not a good fit, there is a good chance that I know someone who is and can offer you a personal referral. If we are a good fit, then we can begin our journey toward finding understanding, growth, and healing in a safe and non-judgmental environment.

BEING WELL…knowing who you are as an individual. Life brings experiences that are difficult to adjust to and live peacefully. It is common to have worries in relationships, work/ life balance, stressful experiences, emotional difficulties, and coping with family interactions, 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. EMDR Trained.

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.

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.

You can take control of your life . You don't have to live a life suffering from trauma or addiction. You don't have to feel isolated or scared anymore. Finding the right therapist to start your journey isn't easy. I have a wide range of treatment options awaiting anyone willing to take the first steps towards a new start.

I was drawn to work in the helping profession through a deep desire to understand emotional processes and healing as well as my love for relationships. I have a passion for emotional healing that improves our connections with others and the overall quality of daily experiences for each individual and family. This includes helping individuals and families through life challenges such as depression, anxiety, divorce, sibling and relational issues, behavioral issues, ADHD, current and past traumas, adult children of alcoholic issues, attachment, Aspergers Syndrome, chronic illnesses and other issues that rob us of health and joy.

I AM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. "Contacting a therapist for the first time can be uncomfortable regardless of the challenges you may be facing. I am here to help!! " I specialize in working with couples, families and individuals, in addition to working with teens and adolescents. I believe the foundation of therapy is to develop a safe and trusting relationship. Because each client is unique and has their own story, I strive to understand my clients in the context of their psychological, physical and spiritual background. Together we will create a treatment plan that is tailored to meet your needs, hopes and desired goals.

Do the challenges of life have you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, and confused? Life is difficult, and despite all of our efforts it gets the best of everyone from time to time. Counseling is a unique process that can afford you a valuable opportunity to enrich your relationships, gain greater skills for living, valuable insight, and a sense of direction into your life . As a licensed professional therapist I am specifically trained to help people develop new solutions to life 's problems. My goal is to help you live the best life possible.

My hope for therapy and our collaborations together is that you can start to become more intune with your thoughts, actions, and emotions. While in therapy, you are in charge, and we will work together to overcome whatever obstacles life has thrown at you. Together we will explore those barriers and develop techniques to empower you towards being your Bestself. As we work to build the therapeutic relationship, I will help you identify vital resources and social supports that could help decrease unfavorable symptoms while working together to identify a positive outlook on life and regain a sense of self outside of therapy.

Feeling trapped by your circumstances or struggling to find meaning in your life ? Maybe you feel powerless to change your personal or relational thought patterns and habits; fortunately, therapy can offer you a safe space to explore your inner world while providing valuable tools to diffuse negative thinking, develop greater self-love, and help you reach your full potential. We can all benefit from additional support to address specific problems in life or as a means to further personal growth. If you are motivated and willing, I can help you make the transformative life changes you seek.

I believe in developing a supportive and collaborative environment where my clients feel empowered, this allows them to move beyond their limitations and discover greater life satisfaction.

Relationships are a key part of our lives. In my work - whether it is with an individual, a couple, or a family - I look at the relationships and other systems which impact the presenting problem. In approaching my work with people in this manner, I am able to see things from a broader point of view which, in turn, increases my ability to be helpful. I believe in the strengths that all people have, and I draw on those strengths as we work together toward the change they seek.

"I believe as children, adults, and families grow and go through developmental stages, crisis can occur that lead them to the point of needing some extra support to get through the crisis time. I believe in self determination, and that a person ultimately knows what is best for themself. Additionally, I believe that parents are the experts regarding their own children. Parents know their children better than anyone. Advocacy for children"s safety, health and well being continues to be an important factor in my career, and I believe education is the best way to achieve this."