Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Therapists in Rockaway Beach, OR

My commitment is to offer effective therapy. As a person seeking therapy, you need a counselor who can understand and meet you where healing and growth is waiting to take place within you. Let's connect and find out if that counselor is me. I offer depth therapy that is emotionally sensitive, trauma-informed and transpersonal: integrating soul-searching and the management of daily life & relationships. My practice is integrative: weaving elements of nature therapy, body-centered expression and a receptive, feminine/masculine balanced approach.

Your health deserves the highest quality care, and when we work together, you’ll get that - uncompromised integrity of personal, individualized therapy with the skills of a licensed, published substance use and behavioral health expert. I draw on direct practice experience in diverse settings with children, families and adults to offer individualized support for personal change. My work is grounded in understanding and commitment to therapies that work as established by research, not by tradition or business models - patient-centered therapy interactions that feel right: understanding, trustful, collaborative, and empowering.

I love supporting those who feel different in some way develop the insight, skills, and courage to find and follow their own unique, intentional path through life. If you're wanting to thrive through chronic health issues, ready to overcome past hurts or behavior patterns, muddling through life/career transitions, feeling stuck in loss/grief, or seeking relief from your ADHD symptoms... I'd be delighted to partner with you. Maybe you're looking for emotional support, help with problem-solving, to learn new skills and coping strategies, or to make sense of the past to move toward your future. I can support you on this journey.

Welcome! My name is Brad Pankey. I am honored to co-navigate the therapeutic experience with clients who: (1 ) feel like their life is getting smaller over time; (2) think about food and/or their body all day; (3) feel stuck in their heads amongst a whirlwind of thoughts; (4) feel as though they are living a life that lacks meaning; (5) who feel trapped by needing to control every aspect of their life; and (6) are experiencing crushing grief and life transitions. The clients who come to me are ready for change and interested in trying something new in therapy. They appreciate humor and a therapist who listens with an open heart.

Are you aching to feel at home with your body and connect with your inner self? Are you struggling with chronic pain or anxiety? Are you longing for deeper community supports and connections? Are you craving playfulness? Depth? A sense of connection to nature? Many of us are experiencing a sense of disconnection in our lives, bodies, relationships, passions, the world around us. Therapy can help you connect and reclaim your power and agency. We can work together to understand how you are feeling and heal inner distress, as well as manage daily difficulties and anxieties. I specialize in Neurodivergent-Informed and affirming therapy.

I specialize in treating anxiety. Whether this is a generalized anxiety getting in the way of you living the life you want to live, or something more specific, like social anxiety, I am excited to share the tools and skills with you to help you respond to your worries effectively and get your life back on track. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients overcome their debilitating anxiety and engage in their lives more fully. CBT has decades of scientific evidence demonstrating its ability to quickly and efficiently help clients overcome their anxiety (and depression, which I'm also happy to help you with).

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling with depression? Do you have a hard time managing stress or finding balance in your life? If so, you may be an ideal client for my practice. I work with individuals who are looking to improve their mental health and overall well-being. My clients are often seeking a safe and non-judgmental space to explore their emotions, gain insight into their behaviors, and learn new coping skills. They may be experiencing challenges related to relationships, work, or other areas of their lives, and they are motivated to make positive changes.

I approach therapy from a place of curiosity, compassion, honest communication, and non-judgement. All parts of you will be welcomed and valued in our work together. Whether you are processing trauma and painful life experiences, grieving a loss or change in your life, struggling to advocate for your needs in relationships, feeling overwhelmed or stuck in emotions such as shame, anxiety, depression, loneliness, or lack of motivation, I am here to guide you through the process of deepening your relationship to yourself so that you can make meaningful, lasting change that aligns with your values. Learn more at tuliptreecounseling.care

Anxiety, stress, anger, substance abuse, trauma... Each one or all of them can turn your life inside-out. But you can feel better and acquire the skills to communicate and control your own life. You can learn how to make friends with yourself and in so doing experience less blame, misunderstanding, and self-criticism. My work is focused on helping you do that. If you are dealing with: PTSD; Anger and Frustration; Depression/Anxiety; or Substance Abuse I would be happy to talk with you.

Serving Oregon & California. Are you contemplating or working through a major change, transition, or transformation? This could mean a shift in work, relationship, gender or sexual identity, spiritual perspective, health status, or a recent loss. When we are thrust into the unknown, finding a new way forward can feel confusing, overwhelming, scary, or uncertain. You might be unsure of what to do next, worry you have lost your way, or find it hard to trust you will land on your feet again. I specialize in working with people navigating major change. I walk alongside you in the mystery until you find your way to the other shore

I help adults of all ages who are tired of chasing perfection. Despite being ambitious, intelligent, and devoted to their relationships, my clients do not feel calm inside. When they first come in, they feel compelled to present an outside image that is more attractive, more accomplished, and happier than the next person. Underneath, they carry the secret that they don’t actually feel that great. They struggle with staying present in the moment and often feel exhausted. They avoid reaching out to people, because it might make them look needy or insecure. Their fears get in the way of the life they want in so many ways.

*Accepting New Clients* I help my clients recognize and work through their traumas, patterns, and blocks. They learn that deep within there is a truth that is yearning for recognition. At some level they are aware that this truth maps the path and purpose of their lives. We'll work together to find new paths of success and personal power. I reflect to them the wisdom and talents they hold within so that they may begin to own that identity and build confidence in becoming who they really are. I work from a framework that is Archetypal, Jungian, Somatic, Shamanic, Transpersonal, Holistic, Spiritual, and Vibrational/Energetic.

I am excited to join you in your journey and invite you into my practice. By nature, I am a relational therapist. I believe that we work best in relation to others. I understand that connection is very healing and existing at the same time our relationships provide challenges. I work hard to build trust in our therapeutic relationship to ensure you feel seen and heard. I help clients examine all the relationships in their lives—whether with the self, others or even their vices—I embrace a solution-focused, client-centered perspective to help facilitate the process of change. YOU matter in this process.

Are you struggling to become who you want to be? Do you feel stuck watching the world move as you stand still? Or are you facing a transitional time? Antoine de Saint-Expery once said "A goal without a plan is only a wish". It is time to become who you're meant to be! Together, let's identify the obstacles and practice the needed skills to get there. I find it incredibly rewarding to help individuals learn about themselves, increase self-esteem, and power through the anxiety and depression to cultivate a life filled with satisfaction and social-emotional maturity.

I’m a licensed clinical social worker and an EMDR Certified Therapist. I started in the field of addictions, where I quickly realized addiction is a symptom of deeper concerns. I want to explore those deeper places that are driving the symptoms, rather than focusing on the symptoms. I have experience working in small group practices, community mental health, and addiction treatment centers.

I believe that one of the most powerful things in the world is to feel seen, heard, cared for, and understood. It is my goal that each person I meet with feels these needs being met. One of the greatest privileges of my work is to walk alongside individuals during some of their darkest seasons of life. I strive to provide a space for hope and healing.

Are you ready to live a better you? You are taking the first step in attaining peace-of-mind, I respect and applaud you for doing so. I have a Masters degree in Social Work from Portland State University and over 40 years of experience working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I began my private practice, Pathways to Peace Therapy, over 20 years ago, while also working in community mental health and E.R. crisis intervention for over 15 years. In 2014, I also began working with OCD patients. Working in various mental health settings has been invaluable in providing tools to bring to my clients individual needs and goals.

I hold unflinching space for folks looking to survive and thrive outside the norms. Quirky oddballs, freaky queers, radical rebels, whatever trail you're blazing, you'll be celebrated here. You may be navigating understandably scary questions about who you want to be, how to reconnect with your partner, or where to find reprieve from overwhelming stress. You don't have to do it alone. I will skillfully hold the tough stuff, while also supporting you in sowing seeds of joy, pleasure, and resistance.