Optum Therapists in Salem, OR

It has been my joy to walk with clients towards their personal therapeutic goals for wellness with compassion and insight for over 17 years. My therapeutic focus is to assist you in identifying your strengths and current developmental process and how internal and external influences might be interfering. Working with children for over 6 years, I have come to understand the conflicts young people are facing in their lives today. We all have creative ways of expressing ourselves unique to each of us. I have found various expressive forms invaluable tools for individual and interpersonal emotional healing.

Life is a continual marathon, growth is an ongoing process, success is not defined by a tangible finish line and we as humans can do hard things; however, sometimes seeking therapy helps us get through hard things with the help and guidance of another person. At times, we are able to manage and navigate our struggles and other times our struggles are overwhelmingly difficult. If you feel that you have reached a point where would like assistance improving mental or emotional distress, then you have come to the right place! Email me or visit www.arisecounselingservice.com today!

Sometimes we may need to face our past to reach our best selves. I believe that everyone has the ability to change, adapt, and grow with and through the challenges of life. My approach to counseling is one that looks at the whole person, and I fully honor the courage that it takes to begin any change process. In our shared space you will be treated with warmth and compassion, and together we will work to face any challenges that may be hindering your growth today so that you can achieve your PEAK Life.

No one makes it through life without picking up stuff that weighs us down or holds us back. Counseling gives us the chance to examine why we're carrying this stuff around and how to let go of it. By using Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy along with a mixture of therapeutic styles, we will work together to uncover the thoughts and beliefs that drive your emotions and behaviors so that you can move forward in your life with confidence. My associates and I work with adults of all ages and with any level of mental health goals or concerns.

From personal experience, I know how hard navigating the ups and downs of modern life can be. Debilitating thoughts like, “I’m not enough,” become barriers to progression. This brand of negative self-talk often leaves one feeling stuck and using whatever means necessary to alleviate the pain. I work from a philosophy that all emotions are “good” emotions. Like positive emotions, hard emotions give you insight into who you are and what's important to you. I believe the answers to creating a life worth living reside inside each one of us. My job is to help you uncover your unique ability to manage the challenges life throws your way.

Often by the time an individual is entering my office, they have become bogged down and overwhelmed by stress in their life. It is my goal to help quiet the mind (and the busy, stressful world) enough to get in touch with the heart and find true healing. I am a down-to-earth therapist - essentially just another being walking this path of life and trying to find fulfillment in it. I deeply value the time spent with clients as they navigate their lives, figuring out their stressors and their innermost needs that are not being addressed & being with folks as they seek a more centered, authentic and empowered life.

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.

Are you ready to find the keys which will unlock the doors to your better life? Whether you are depressed, anxious or trying to make sense of difficult and traumatic past events, we will work together to find solutions in a safe, welcoming environment.

Accepting New Clients. Are you suppressing feelings of anxiety or depression, and hoping it will go away? Maybe your relationships or career are starting to suffer, or you are simply tired of feeling your life is out of control. If you are ready to receive support, I can help. I specialize in working with people who are looking for relief from feelings of anxiety and depression and healing relationships with family and friends. By working together, I can help you develop coping skills and strategies to feel more hope and peace about your future and to set healthy boundaries with the people you care about the most.

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.

100 providers accepting new patients and have a team to coordinate services promptly if applicable. Life isn't easy or often how we hoped it to be. We have all faced obstacles at some point in our lives and will continue to do so because of events often outside of our control. There are many circumstances that can overwhelm: Depression; Anxiety; Anger; Grief/Loss; Violence; Bullying; Trauma; Work; Family life; Divorce; Behavioral issues; Worry; School; this list is endless. Whether they are past, present or future, sometimes it is nice to have someone to support you.

It is my honor to help people live life to their fullest potential. Whatever obstacles may be in your way to living a fulfilling life of love, health, happiness, abundance and compassion, I can help you find the strength and insight within yourself to overcome. I believe that we all have purpose and power in this life to be shared with ourselves and others. Sometimes we become lost on our way, or perhaps misguided and unhappy, and with a little help, we can create a purposeful, loving life. I offer a holistic approach and specialize in the mind-body connection.