Therapists in Salem, OR

My clients come with a variety of life experiences that have led them to therapy. Whether it is your first time in therapy, your fiftieth time, or you just stumbled upon this website, I encourage you to reach out. Life is hard, and there is strength in asking for help. I am a strong advocate to de-stigmatize mental health. I believe everyone has potential to reach their goals, and in my practice, I emphasize autonomy. Treatment will focus on what you want, while we work collaboratively on a plan to get there. I believe in letting you make your own decisions. Sometimes we just need a little help.

My 9 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families have led me to a passion for specific areas of study and practice. I believe in an eclectic approach which draws on a multitude of theories and treatment interventions including DBT; EMDR; Polyvagal Theory and Somatic Regulation; solution-focused; CBT; Sand-Play and Psychodynamic theory.

Now accepting Aetna, Cigna, Optum, and Unitedhealthcare. Also Canopy/Cascade Centers EAP and Optum EAP. Accepting new clients! I have 7 years experience and specialized training to assist individuals struggling with pornography and out of control sexual behavior. I am also trained to use EMDR for clients struggling with trauma memories, PTSD, and panic attacks. I can assist clients in all other general mental health areas, including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and conflict management.

Sharon Sielschott is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon who has 9 years experience partnering with adults seeking help with trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and women’s issues. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Western Oregon University and received her Master of Science in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from Western Oregon University.Sharon believes that everyone can benefit from exploring choices to choose a hopeful path forward.

I believe that everyone can reach an optimum state of mental and emotional health as they commit to the process of growing in wholeness. As a Person-Centered therapist, I believe that wholeness is a result of spiritual, relational, emotional and mental wellbeing. I believe that counseling provides opportunities for self-awareness and personal growth within the context of a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship.

Do you wonder if you might be on the autism spectrum, or if you have ADHD? Are you looking for answers from someone who really understands neurodiversity in adults, especially women and Trans folk? If so, then you've come to the right place. I'm Dr. Jami Heyting (she/her/hers), an ADHD member of a neurodivergent twice-exceptional family, abundant with amazing Autists & ADHDers. It was the experiences that my family and I have faced, living in a neurotypical world, that ignited a passion in me to help others who have neurodivergent brains. I'd love to meet you and see if I can help you find the answers you need.

Life is tough and we all need support at times with changes and difficulties. Counseling can be part of your support network. It is my goal to establish a safe environment where individuals can take time to process issues, and in the process engage their strengths, develop new ways of coping and receive fresh insight. I utilize both cognitive-behavioral therapy and DBT concepts. I am trained in EMDR, a specialized trauma technique. I am also a board approved clinical supervisor.

Hello and Welcome! I am Lorinda Sanders and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Idaho and Oregon. I've been in practice 23 years. I graduated from Walla Walla University with a Master in Social Work in 2000. My experience includes working with individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, career challenges, LGBTQ, relational conflict, grief and loss, and adjustment/transitional challenges. I use a number of therapeutic techniques including Motivational Interviewing, CBT, ACT, Trauma Informed Care, Mindfulness and strengths based techniques. My goal is to help you become a better version of yourself.

Together, we'll explore the thoughts and feelings that are holding you back, and work towards developing the skills and tools you need to thrive. Whether you're struggling with self-esteem, relationships, or past trauma, my priority is to provide a supportive space for healing and growth. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to participate in therapy. I will ask you to practice strategies outside of session, in order to get the greatest benefit from therapy. Email is the best way to reach me. www.salemtraumatherapy.com

By introduction I am a proponent of using life as the best teacher. For over thirty years I have learned through many personal experiences with family mental illness and crisis that telling our stories is crucial to healing. Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) is my chosen counseling approach that aids you as the client to discover solutions in your journey of therapy. Collaboratively my goal is to be a guide in your personal work to healing. I aspire to include Mindfulness techniques and integrating various interventions best suited to the individual to create a safe haven for positive change and growth.

Greetings neighbors. I am a person-centered therapist. I believe you are the expert of your life, and it’s my job to help you identify and overcome obstacles in life that are keeping you from experiencing true happiness and joy. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are facing difficult challenges in their lives, by being supportive, affirming, and helping identify unwanted and disruptive behaviors and thinking patterns.

Welcome! I currently work with clients who reside primarily in Marion & Polk County. I am genuinely glad you are considering counseling. I have a broad range of experience working with clients across the life span from children to adults, including those in their 80's or older. I currently serve clients 16 or older. I enjoy working with a wide range of client ages and concerns including but not limited to; trauma, life transitions, grief & loss, relationship concerns and self-esteem issues. I currently work as an independent contractor for Valley Mental Health as a Certified Clinician for Oregon Health Plan.

Exploring the ways in which your life events and experiences have impacted you requires curiosity and courage. If you're feeling stuck and wondering how to move forward, know that you don't have to do it alone. Our time together is a place to connect, feel safe, open up and be heard. Life can get messy, complicated and painful; the first steps in healing is deciding you want something different and want support to accomplish your goals. My intention as your therapist is to empower you to feel more at peace with the ups and downs of life to sustain personal wellness.

I am a mental health therapist who specializes in trauma and addiction issues. I also often work from a family systems theory basis. I have combined experience as a counselor, educator and social worker for over 22 years. My therapeutic philosophy and approach is to offer empathy and compassion working to understand the whole person perspective and I am a strong advocate to help my clients empower themselves. I offer energy healing work and other alternative therapies as part of my practice such as Hypnosis to include traditional methods of therapeutic intervention.

You're smart, but you've always wondered why you feel awkward and different. Why is it so hard to talk to people, or navigate office politics, or cope with stress? You've heard about adults diagnosed with ASD later in life, and it sounds familiar. Adult Autism Assessment & Services is a neurodiversity-affirming practice specializing in autism assessment for adults, especially women, trans, and nonbinary folk. We also provide ADHD and sensory processing assessment. Many of our clinicians are neurodivergent themselves, so we understand. After a lifetime of "pretending to be normal" t's OK to finally unmask and be your true self.

Hello, and welcome. I'm so glad you're here looking at my profile. It takes a lot of courage to open ourselves, reveal our past, explore life experiences and bring our insecurities, worries and hopes out into the open. During my career, I've been privileged to work with a diverse population of clients ages 18-95, with experiences spanning the spectrum of mental health and life challenges. My approach is person centered, honoring that we're all different, and as such, have different needs. I believe judgment and shame create barriers to progress, and that looking within can bring to light insights and tools for growth and healing.

My name is Pauline Botchway, and I strongly believe that, as human beings, we have the ability to change and transform our lives through choice. Since no single theory can capture our experiences as human beings, I utilize an integrated approach that allows me to use some aspects of Gestalt, Existential, and Solution Focused, as well as high utilization of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR. In addition to my community mental health, I am including private practice in my line of work. My main goal as a clinician is to help and guide individuals to change their lives to improve everyday living.

As a child or adolescent reaching out to a stranger for counseling can be a big step-even scary at first. Sometimes knowing what to expect can be one of the biggest hurdles to clear. I view the counseling environment as a place where people can bring their problems and their perspective into an environment where they can feel heard. I believe that both children and adolescents bring their own set of unique strengths into counseling. I have found that building off of those strengths is one key to success in working with my clients.

La mochila de la vida puede estar llena de piedras, lo que hace que el camino sea pesado y tedioso. A lo largo del proceso de asesoramiento, aprenderas a transformar esas rocas en plumas. Durante nuestras sesiones, te ayudaré a reconocer la carga que llevas y a aceptar las mismas que son parte de tu crecimiento personal y aceptarlas te hará sentir en el ser humano único fundamentado que eres. Con mi enfoque colaborativo, se te darán las herramientas para viajar a través de los inevitables altibajos de la vida de una manera saludable y disfrutar una vida plena y satisfactoria.