Therapists in Newberg, OR

Life can be overwhelming and unpredictable sometimes, and this could be your first step in improving your mental health. We all want to feel connected to others in our lives, and I can help you strengthen your relationships. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where my clients can work through issues in their lives. I will work alongside you to help you achieve your goals. As a wife and a mother of four children, I have gained an understanding of the complexity of family relationships, and I have a passion for helping others to connect.

I have worked extensively with adults and adolescents experiencing mental health challenges associated with depression and anxiety disorders as well as substance use disorders; relationship, attachment, and interpersonal challenges; and grief associated with death, chronic illness and significant life changes.

I believe it is an honor to be trusted with a person's deepest emotions. I am here to offer you a space where you feel supported, understood, and challenged to explore those difficult and seemingly hard to reach places within yourself. I will foster a trusting relationship where, together, we can identify the strengths you already have, in order to cultivate change, growth, and healing. I approach therapy through an experiential lens (understanding, accepting, and experiencing emotions that guide our behaviors).

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.

"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. 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 through a holistic lens. Together we will create a treatment plan that is tailored to meet your needs, hopes and desired goals.

I work with individuals of all ages but specialize in working with children, pre-teens, and teens. Currently, I am only offering sessions through telehealth and would love to work alongside you on your journey towards hope and healing. In addition to lived experience, I have worked for over 10 years with individuals with symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress. My goal is to build a collaborative therapeutic relationship and create a safe and accepting space where you can process your feelings and life experiences.

I am passionate about helping couples strengthen their bond and feel comfortable & secure sharing their vulnerabilities. I work with couples, individuals, and First Responders experiencing relationship distress, anxiety, depression, or trauma. I have been married for over 30 years to a Lieutenant/Paramedic in the fire service, a mother of two grown children, and have more than thirty years of experience working with teens and adults in medical and Christian-based settings. I understand the impact a stressful career and busy lifestyle have on people, their marriages, and their families.

Reaching out for help in a constantly changing world takes courage. Changes can be both overwhelming and exciting. You need to know you are not alone. As your therapist, I will partner with you to help find solutions and meaning in the uncertainty you are facing. Emotional distress and relational conflict are common human experiences. I invite you on this journey of self-discovery. I offer you hope and acceptance right where you are. I believe you are wired with resiliency and have the capacity to face life head-on.

I specialize in un or newly diagnosed Neurodivergent adults understand how Autism, ADHD, and/or cPTSD impacts their daily life. I specialize in working with women as they are often mis-diagnosed, gaslit, and generally have more difficulty navigating neurodivergence in our society. Throughout our work we hold space for the pain and hurt that comes with having invisible disabilities and how you were treated up to this point in your life by society. Our work focuses on helping you understand your system so you can navigate & find your own path in society. Please go to my website and hit schedule to get started.

I am experienced in helping with a variety of issues from: anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, interpersonal relationship issues, and chronic disease (cancer, Long COVID, Ehlers Danlos, Lyme Disease, etc.). I believe a person is a multifaceted mosaic of influences and experiences that brought them to where they are today. My style and modality of therapy is to come along side of you in order to help you uncover the deeper meaning and root causes of your distress without judgment. I offer kindness and warmth in my approach, allowing you to feel at ease and empowered in whatever issues you are facing.

Newberg Counseling & Wellness is here for you. Our team of experienced, licensed therapists works with children, teens, parents, families, marriage, couples, men’s and women’s issues, LGBTQ identifying clients, adults for a range of concerns: depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship problems and people in seasons of change of all kinds.

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 struggling to connect with your child? Are you repeating "No" "Don't" and "Stop" statements all day long? Challenges with our children can often lead to feelings of shame, embarrassment and frustration; you are not alone. While I wish there was a manual for how to respond to each challenge that arises, I am realistic and transparent in recognizing there is no "one size fits all" approach to parenting. You and your child are the experts of your experiences, and I hope to utilize your strengths and work alongside you as you identify your goals and work to pursue your vision of wellness.

Life can often be tough and full of surprises. We all need help sometimes going through things life throws at us. I offer a safe and confidential space to explore and wrestle with whatever you are dealing with in your life now. The first thing I want you to know is that there is hope.

I work with adults on a wide variety of issues with a focus on processing experiences, gaining a deeper connection to the self, and treating troubling symptoms or conditions.

Accepting New Clients - I help individuals and couples understand the deeper meaning of the problems that are holding them back and work with them so they can break free and reach their full potential. I use empathy, compassion, and unconditional positive regard to guide my practice while helping people understand themselves. Working together collaboratively but acknowledging that people are the experts of their own life, we will work together to end suffering while building self growth.

It is more important than ever to consider your mental health needs. I have over 10 years experience working in mental health as a therapist, leader, advocate, educator, and researcher. I would love the opportunity to partner with you on your mental health and well-being needs. I am passionate about finding ways to work with individuals, families, teens, and adults in order to have their lives be more fulfilling, productive, motivated, and healthy.

Sometimes the weight of the world can come crashing down on us, and we just need someone who is willing to sit with us as we put the pieces back together. My goal is to walk beside you as you examine your past experiences with yourself and others so that you can learn and grow into new healthy relationships that are fulfilling for you and your needs. Together we will look at the daily life stressors and the big life transitions that are taking up your energy and make a path that brings you joy.

Counseling can be an adventure in self-discovery, a place to clarify your thoughts and get a fresh perspective about your life. I will help you develop insight into yourself, your life, your relationships and, also, if desired, help you identify specific changes that will bring you a higher quality of life. The better you know yourself, the easier it is to know what you want in life. Finding your own voice and having the confidence to express it is one of the foundational pieces in developing a rich experience in life, and an essential tool in relating to others.