"I work with adults who are experiencing life and emotional challenges including workplace and personal stress, life transition, grief and loss, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and other concerns. While dealing with change and stress is an inevitable part of life, there are times we can feel overwhelmed or stuck. I help you identify your personal strengths and resources which can help build resiliency during difficult times. I also help you take appropriate action when needed while also increasing your ability to accept these challenges and uncomfortable feelings in a way that is mindful and consistent with your values."

"Sometimes we desperately want to change a difficult pattern in our lives but feel powerless to do so because the pattern runs deep - all the way down and through the way we view ourselves and experience the world. I help people understand how these unsatisfying patterns came to be and how they keep us stuck. Then we can see that these habitual ways of being are only one option and that there are other paths that will serve us better."

"Many of us internalize messages from society about how our lives are supposed to look and when our circumstances don't measure up, we experience a lot of guilt and shame. Often times we fail to recognize the inherent wisdom and problem-solving skills we hold inside ourselves; I can help to revive them. I understand the courage and vulnerability it takes to enter a therapy room with strong feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, or isolation. My style is warm, empowering, and collaborative; I offer a safe, non-judgmental space welcoming clients to explore and be their authentic selves."

"You will know you are living an authentic and empowered life when you are mostly happy. This does not mean life won't have challenges, but your ability to navigate them will be easier. Finding a therapist with whom you can share all of yourself - grief, disappointment, shame, anger, anxiety, etc is essential to healing. Trust takes time to build and confidentiality and a non-judgmental environment focused on your goals for therapy will help you get there. Art therapy can be a way to express what is inside, as well as be a tool for healing. I work with teens, adults, and families."

"For most people, strong relationships are an important indicator of health and well-being. When we feel stuck in old patterns that no longer serve us, our connection to others suffers too, which can turn up as depression, anxiety, or simply feeling alone and disconnected. By reconnecting with our essential gifts and strengths through the therapy process, we in turn can offer more to family, friends, and community. I enjoy working collaboratively with clients and view them as the experts on their own experiences, and I understand therapy as a journey to the revelation of the authentic self at the heart of every person."

"Do you often feel anxious, depressed, irritable, or overwhelmed? Are you struggling to keep up or cope with life's demands? Do you have dissatisfying relationships that are causing you stress? If any of these describe you, I can help. My approach to counseling is first and foremost one of non-judgment, compassion, and warmth. I use this approach as the foundation to help you implement practical solutions into your life. Together, we determine the course of our sessions together and I take my cues from you as to what feels most helpful."

"Finding joy and fulfillment in the midst of life's wear-and-tear, pain, traumas, and setbacks is difficult. And despite your best efforts, sometimes challenges and difficulties don't resolve on their own. This can be painful, frustrating, and even terrifying at times. When you have the right person to work with who can help guide you, your situation will feel more hopeful, manageable, and even exciting. You can be understood, understand yourself, and experience the changes you seek."

"I come to this work with a great deal of life experience and an open, accepting attitude. I can help you to heal and change long standing patterns of behaviour that are in the way of your achieving the kind of life you want to be living. I offer relational talking therapy, Attachment Focused EMDR, mindfulness, and would love to accompany you on your journey. Please visit my website for more information."

""When you come into therapy it is a time to expand the sense of yourself. Our job is to get familiar with the values that have helped you get through difficult situations and use them now. You may be a combat veteran, mental health or law enforcement worker having family or relationship problems. You need clear and practical strategies for replacing automatic reactions with mindful responses. Feeling understood by another human being is useful for flexible problem solving and clarifying your values. The majority of my experience is working with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD will definitely get better with knowledgeable treatment.""

"I believe each person has an amazing capacity to adapt to the array of experiences that come your way, and to overcome and live with tremendous tragedy. I also believe in building and fostering resiliency which can come in the form of learning new skills, creating healthy relationships to form a sense of belonging, and/or creating new perceptions of your life and experiences. In our work together you can expect a safe and supportive environment based in respect for your unique experiences and strengths. My work with children is typically joint work with you and your child."

"***Waitlist****Living in a world filled with poverty, marginalization, and oppression can feel daunting and make people feel as though they have little agency. Therapy can be a helpful place to explore the places in our lives where we do have agency, where we are able to make tangible changes-often times this is in our interpersonal relationships. As a therapist, I approach my work from a relational cultural perspective, a theory grounded in the exploration of identities, oppression, intersectionality, and their impact on social and emotional functioning."

"I believe that growth occurs when an individual is provided with an empathic, supportive, and safe environment to share his or her experiences. I seek to empower my clients, through deepened self-awareness, to explore what may be missing in their lives, identify impediments to obtaining those needs, and experiment with how those needs could be realized. Ultimately, I seek to create an environment where clients can foster a greater sense of purpose and meaning in their lives, and open up new channels of energy and creativity to meet the demands of their lives."

"Accepting new clients for the afternoons! Feeling stuck? Depressed? Worried? Lost? Have problems with saying no to others at your own expense? There are solutions! The decision to enter into therapy is a courageous one. If you are considering taking this step, chances are you have tried many avenues already and are feeling hopeless things could change or be any better. Often, those feelings are coupled with self-esteem or relationship problems. I have a special interest in helping adults build competence and confidence in navigating their unique life circumstances."

"I work with individuals and couples to identify repetitive thoughts, ingrained expectations, and outlooks that aren't serving them. Together we work to develop skills to address your unique challenges. Do you feel like you just can't 'figure out' how to make your life or relationships work? If you're stuck, it's time to shake things up. You don't have to struggle through this alone, I'm committed to providing empowering guidance and insight to help you move forward toward the life you want to be living."

"Relationships are my specialty. I am trained in the world-renowned Gottman Method Couples Therapy, which uses research about what causes breakup and what contributes to long-lasting, satisfied relationships to help couples strengthen the focus of their habits. In our sessions, we will collaborate to help you listen to your partner, manage conflict, turn towards instead of away, build trust and increase satisfaction. Contact me if you want to enjoy your relationship again. Free phone consultation."

"The struggle that comes with managing everyday life can be as debilitating as major trauma. Anxiety, depression, irritability, low frustration tolerance are all important symptoms be curious about and explore; letting you know that a shift is needed in order for you to find peace, increased mood stability, and fulfilling relationships. I provide supportive and genuine listening and guidance. I teach emotional regulation skills while also examining underlying issues. My approach is tailored to the developmental capacities of each individual; toddler's who need help communicating difficult emotions, adolescents trying to manage social complexities and bullying, or adults navigating relationships."

"Feeling misunderstood, lost or isolated in your problems? Therapy works when you find someone who gets you. I am one of only 10 AASECT certified sex therapists in Oregon. I am uniquely trained in inclusive sex positive treatment for individuals, couples, and LGBTQIPA+, in the areas of sexuality, trauma and relationships. Therapy related to sexuality can include pleasure enhancement, desire differences, erectile or ejaculation concerns, sexual pain, sexual trauma, fetishes, infidelity, concerns related to out of control sexual behavior, and exploration of alternative sexualities or relationship configurations including non-monogamy and kink. Approaching sex with out shame, creating space for change."

"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 have experience working with, and have received training and continued education for Anxiety and Panic related disorders, Individual and Family transitions, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Complex and Developmental Trauma, Depression, Intrusive Symptoms, and Severe and Persistent Mental Illness. I work largely with clients around identity challenges, specifically with sexual, gender and racial minority populations struggling with acculturation and healthy adjustment."

"I hope to help reduce or eliminate the suffering that comes from trauma and life's many other challenges through compassionate and scientific psychotherapy. I have worked with children and adults since the 1970's in two careers: as a pediatric physician assistant, and later as a Clinical Psychologist. As tools in the therapy process, I bring in EMDR, Somatic Transformation, Somatic Experiencing (SE), Creative Arts Therapy, Sand Tray and more, offering these skills in accordance with the wishes and healing preferences of the client. I vigorously pursue continuing education and enrich my practice on a continual basis."

"Life's challenges may overwhelm your ability to cope and leave you confused and distressed. As a skilled therapist, I can assist to make this time fruitful rather then just a time to get through. I provide a safe comfortable place to focus on your experience of life. You will receive kindness, respect and genuine caring. My approach is client directed,with compassionate inquiry and creative exploration, using collaborative problem-solving to assist you in restoring your balance and moving in a positive direction; often with deeper insight and a greater capacity for joy and contentment."