Family Counseling Therapists in Salem, OR

** ONLY SCHEDULING GENDER-AFFIRMING CARE ** You are here today, on this site, reading my profile, choosing to take a chance on making a change in your life. Seeking help from a total stranger for something so personal is really brave. I see that. Over the last several years, I have walked beside adults, children, families , and couples as they worked to overcome everyday challenges that kept them from living their best lives. Anxiety, depression, finances, school performance, behavior challenges, relationships, mood changes, gender and sexual identity, are all things we can work on together in a safe and welcoming environment.

I believe that every person has the ability to heal and lead satisfying and fulfilling lives. Everyone does the best with what they have and that life presents significant challenges and all of our behaviors makes sense in context. Problems do not exist within one person but are the result of a person’s context, family or relational systems, circular patterns, external systems, and learned behaviors that once had a functional purpose but no longer do. I consider health to be the culmination of mental, physical, spiritual, and relational states, and I will work from this inclusive and holistic perspective.

You have decided to make some changes but do not know where to start. Your life, your marriage or your family , may seem out of control. You are a unique individual and you have within you great potential to make desired changes in your life. The relationship between client and therapist is based on trust and the hope filled possibility of that change. I will work with you as a collaborative guide to enable you to discover and map your chosen objectives. Small changes in your life will often results in positive changes in your relationships.

My work is guided by the vision of the developing person in the context of his or her interpersonal relationships. I believe that counseling is most effective when both client and counselor have the same well-defined goals, and that these goals are explicitly stated. I hold the following assumptions: 1) change is inevitable 2) collaboration is necessary 3) clients possess inherent strengths 4) change is both reflective and action-based 5) there are many ways to view problems 6)therapy is best when it is episodic. I work closely with Dr. Babe and Wendy Wan, PMHNP for clients requiring medications.

As an expressive art therapy counselor, I am able to offer a quiet, serene, and peaceful interactive environment that will allow you to explore your life and improve the quality of your life. You need not have any experience. We will work together to provide you with tools to enhance your journey through life. I work with children, young adults, teens, women, and a limited number of families . The atmosphere of our building lends itself to positivity, as well as creativity, which is essential to a fuller life experience. I use narrative, art, music, and movement strategies depending on the client's needs and desires.

I have worked with varied populations throughout Louisiana and Oregon; most often with male & female adults, couples, adolescents, and children ages 7-11. I have addressed multiple varied needs including sexual dysfunction, gang activity, drug use, domestic violence, PTSD, personality, mood disorders as well as relationship issues. **Education: I have a bachelor's degree (4 years) in Psychology (Oregon State University, Corvallis). I also have (one year) education (Holy Cross College, New Orleans, Louisiana) in Marriage and Family Therapy. I acquired a master's degree in Social Work (3 year master's program) from Portland State University in Portland, Oregon.

Melanie Lute is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her Masters in Counseling from Oregon State University. Melanie is a trained Neurofeedback practitioner and enjoys the rapid effectiveness of this treatment for helping those with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, migraines, and ADHD among others. Melanie also incorporates art and play therapy into her practice with children and adolescents. She enjoys working with clients of all ages and orientations, focusing on resolving an array of life's challenges.

Are you struggling with anxiety and depression and you are ready to start healing? You have been in therapy before, but you are looking for something different than regular talk therapy. You like to go back to be your happier self and feel unstuck. You want to finally let go of your past traumas and not just find a coping skill but to finally release what has been holding you back. Want to improve your self-confidence, have better relationships with significant others and family members. You can overcome struggles by learning the root of your problems in order to move on and feel joyful again.

Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself, your child or your family . I am here to help offer guidance, understanding and compassion as we work together to cultivate the personal growth you desire. Through my use of play, ACT, Narrative and CBT practices I create a secure, trauma-informed environment that promotes safety and healing. I use a strengths-based, person-centered approach to therapy that allows me to build a relationship and experience that is catered to your uniqueness. I seek to foster trusting rapport where you or your child can feel safe sharing the vulnerable parts of you.

It is hard to share your life story with just anyone, but be rest assured that you will be treated with the utmost respect in my care. Having a trusting relationship with your counselor is one of the most important aspects of counseling effectiveness and something you can count on when working with me! My focus is strength based individual, couple, and family counseling . I see healthy relationships with self and others as the foundation to well being.

My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and non judgmental environment in which one can develop insight, build healthy relationships, and accomplish desired goals. I see counseling as a collaborative process and my eclectic approach to therapy is tailored to meet your needs. I have over 15 years experience working with teens, children, adults, and families .

I am committed to providing respect, compassion, understanding, honest feedback, structure and openness to each of my clients in order to provide the optimum conditions for you to achieve your desired outcomes. I believe that life is a journey which is unique for each person. Psychotherapy can be an important tool in helping an individual or family discover their natural ability to heal, to love and to grow.

You already possess the ability to reach your full potential. My job as your therapist is to listen, walk alongside you, and help you move toward this potential. People seek therapy because they desire happiness. Let's begin by discovering what happiness looks like for you. Do you feel unheard, dismissed and over-ridden by a parent or partner even though you are an adult? Do you feel as though attempting to set new boundaries for yourself is next to impossible because important others will simply disregard them? Therapy can help you learn to fully validate within yourself what it is you feel and believe, and what it is you consider to be important. Peace, authenticity, and balance are springboards to happiness. My goal is to offer you individualized help in overcoming the obstacles that are blocking that happiness. Taking a step, reaching out for some help, will lead you to the change and growth you are hoping for. And whether you are seeking thriving relationships or simply greater contentment, I will help you tap into your own innate strengths to bring about a fuller, happier life.

I provide individual, couples, and family counseling for youth and adults. I believe in a collaborative relationship exploring issues and creating ways to improve personal growth. I have a Person Centered approach, with an eclectic mix of treatment tools to reflect, validate, and support each client as they journey through their counseling experience. I enjoy working with the Client to identify their goals and support them as they grow and heal.

I work mainly with teens, families , and young adults. I also see a handful of older adults. My practice is about half female and half male clients. I see a wide range of psychological problems and have particular expertise in the treatment of ADHD/ADD (frequently paired with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues and sometimes, trauma). I find ADD is often missed in girls because they act out less. When I work with teens I routinely include parents in some, or most of the sessions. I particularly enjoy supporting young adults who are working on the transition to independent living and/or college.

* I am not accepting new clients at this time.* 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.

You will receive the fastest response back by emailing me. There are times we come to when we need some support. I am honored to sit with individuals during these times to work on whatever struggles you have faced and how these times have affected you. I enjoy listening and hearing about the personal journeys of others and believe it is important to address the needs of the entire person. My goal as a therapist is to assist you in overcoming your challenges, identify and break patterns and to help you become the person you want to be.

Heather Powell, MA LPC earned her graduate degree in Counseling Psychology at Pacific University. Her studies included a double foci of Behavior Analysis and Organizational Behavior. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon (former license: C1882, current license: C5239). Heather has more than 25 years experience in the helping professions through teaching, consultation, and counseling. She focuses on client-centered, strength-based therapy in which the therapist and client are partners in treatment.

I aim to create an environment in which clients feel safe, heard, and empowered to make meaningful change in their lives. I view clients holistically and within the context of their environments, believing that clients are not defined by their problematic symptoms. My experience includes symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD, along with universal human experiences of transitions, loss, and relational challenges. I have experience working with teens, individual adults, couples, and families . Overall, my role is to meet you where you are and to honor your experiences as you work toward your goals.